[NCLUG] Printer suggestions

[dobbster]

Michael Dwyer wrote:
> 
> > Can anyone suggest a relatively cheap printer as a replacement which is
> > faster and better supported in Linux?  I'd like one that we can easily
> > configure to resolve the issues I've described above.  I'd also prefer
> > to avoid HP Deskjets; I've not had great experiences with them in
> > general.
> 
> I'm rather partial to the HP LaserJet 4ML they were selling refurbed at
> http://www.theprinterworks.com  Since it is PostScript, it is excellent
> for cross-platform stuff.  It is only about 4ppm, and is also not color,
> but you might consider it.  Postscript makes printing under Linux sooo
> easy.

The 4ML is one I've worked with a little (in NT, at least), and I would
definitely consider it.  That site indicates they're about $299, which
is probably about the max we could pay.  Are these pretty easy to
configure in Linux?

Also, is there a way to adjust the darkness level?

Thanks for the feedback,

Mark (dobbster at dobbster.com)