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J_D_
Joined: 11 Apr 2014 Posts: 522 Location: Indiana
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Posted: Wed 17 Feb 2016, 12:45 Post subject:
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Using Tahr, 6.05 fresh frugal install on a Toshiba A105 S2141. About a 9 year old laptop that just works great. I need a printer. I print so little that the cartridges dry out, not run out of ink. $100 budget. Easy install please.
For the record, Ive always just booted Windows for printing but I hate that. My old HP 6100 would think it was printing from Tahr but only gave me blank pages.
Please suggest a printer.
Thanks
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Burn_IT

Joined: 12 Aug 2006 Posts: 3702 Location: Tamworth UK
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Posted: Wed 17 Feb 2016, 13:03 Post subject:
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Thermal wax or one that uses thermal paper.
I also think you can buy pre-inked paper that you put in any impact printer sans the ribbon.
_________________ "Just think of it as leaving early to avoid the rush" - T Pratchett
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J_D_
Joined: 11 Apr 2014 Posts: 522 Location: Indiana
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Posted: Wed 17 Feb 2016, 13:04 Post subject:
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Looking at this.
http://linuxdeal.com/Printer-Deskjet-F2430
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J_D_
Joined: 11 Apr 2014 Posts: 522 Location: Indiana
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Posted: Wed 17 Feb 2016, 13:06 Post subject:
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Burn_IT wrote: | Thermal wax or one that uses thermal paper.
I also think you can buy pre-inked paper that you put in any impact printer sans the ribbon. |
No just regular paper for documents.
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Burn_IT

Joined: 12 Aug 2006 Posts: 3702 Location: Tamworth UK
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Posted: Wed 17 Feb 2016, 13:10 Post subject:
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That will dry out!!
A thermal Wax printer uses plain paper.
_________________ "Just think of it as leaving early to avoid the rush" - T Pratchett
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J_D_
Joined: 11 Apr 2014 Posts: 522 Location: Indiana
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Posted: Wed 17 Feb 2016, 13:20 Post subject:
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Burn_IT wrote: | That will dry out!!
A thermal Wax printer uses plain paper. |
I am ok with it drying out. I just want a simple printer with a simple install.
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J_D_
Joined: 11 Apr 2014 Posts: 522 Location: Indiana
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Posted: Wed 17 Feb 2016, 13:48 Post subject:
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Is wireless/ethernet better or easier to install, than a USB connection or does it matter ? Im ok with hooking up cables when I print. Most of the time the printer is in a desk drawer unplugged anyway.
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Burn_IT

Joined: 12 Aug 2006 Posts: 3702 Location: Tamworth UK
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Posted: Wed 17 Feb 2016, 14:07 Post subject:
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Then use USB
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J_D_
Joined: 11 Apr 2014 Posts: 522 Location: Indiana
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Posted: Wed 17 Feb 2016, 14:11 Post subject:
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Burn_IT wrote: | Then use USB |
Sounds good. How about a HP Laserjet 1102 ?Do the toner cartidges dry out ?
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Flash
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Joined: 04 May 2005 Posts: 13653 Location: Arizona USA
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Posted: Wed 17 Feb 2016, 14:18 Post subject:
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No, the toner cartridges used in laser printers are already a dry powder, so they don't dry out. If all you want is black and white, definitely get a laser printer. The process by which the toner is put on the paper is basically the exact same idea as a xerox copier.
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J_D_
Joined: 11 Apr 2014 Posts: 522 Location: Indiana
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Posted: Wed 17 Feb 2016, 14:31 Post subject:
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Flash wrote: | No, the toner cartridges used in laser printers are already a dry powder, so they don't dry out. If all you want is black and white, definitely get a laser printer. The process by which the toner is put on the paper is basically the exact same idea as a xerox copier. |
Thanks. Hoping someone has an easy install story.
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J_D_
Joined: 11 Apr 2014 Posts: 522 Location: Indiana
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Posted: Wed 17 Feb 2016, 16:58 Post subject:
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They have this for less than $100 at Best Buy. Think I will go for it. Opinions ??
http://www.amazon.com/Brother-HL-2270DW-Compact-Wireless-Networking/dp/B00450DVDY/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1455743092&sr=1-1&keywords=HL-2270DW
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p310don
Joined: 19 May 2009 Posts: 1502 Location: Brisbane, Australia
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Posted: Wed 17 Feb 2016, 20:00 Post subject:
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That printer looks like it has linux driver support, which is obviously a good start.
Instructions for installing a brother printer in puppy can be found here:
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=42533
And Flash is 100% correct in his recommendation of Laser as the way to go. A laser printer can sit there for years, and then work when you switch it on, due to the "dry" nature of the toner.
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J_D_
Joined: 11 Apr 2014 Posts: 522 Location: Indiana
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Posted: Wed 17 Feb 2016, 20:06 Post subject:
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p310don wrote: | That printer looks like it has linux driver support, which is obviously a good start.
Instructions for installing a brother printer in puppy can be found here:
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=42533
And Flash is 100% correct in his recommendation of Laser as the way to go. A laser printer can sit there for years, and then work when you switch it on, due to the "dry" nature of the toner. |
Thanks. Laser, for sure. The starter toner is suposed to be good for 700 pages. I dont think Ive printed 700 pages in my life, and I'm pretty old. I may buy it and if I get into trouble, I guess I can come back here, whining for help.
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ndujoe1
Joined: 04 Dec 2005 Posts: 854
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Posted: Wed 17 Feb 2016, 20:09 Post subject:
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Collective advise in our computer club. Send your photos to be printed at Walgreens, Walmart, etc.
Stick to inexpensive B/W Laser Jet printer the toners will last a long time and usually you can obtain replacements at lower costs.
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