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Jerry, Here is a link to give you a feel for how Ricoh does support Linux http://www.linuxprinting.org/ricoh-faq.html#free_software_support I used to work for a Large Independant Canon Dealer and the support "from Canon" for Linux was either slim or none. I did a CUPS presentation for Both GNHLUG and BLU a while back. I believe that my presentation is still at http://www.blu.org/meetings/2003/04/ But everything I did to make the Canon devices work with CUPS and Linux was done without the help of Canon Corporate. About 18 months ago I changed jobs and went to work for Ricoh as a Digital Solutions Manager. One of the things that I really appreciate about Ricoh is the Corporate Support for Linux. LinuxPrinting.org lists Ricoh as "excellent", take a look at the number of Ricoh printers and MFPs that are listed as Excellent, then only a few as "mostly" and only one as "Paperweight" (hey, no one is perfect). I hope that this info proves helpful to the group. Regards, Vince McHugh Digital Solutions Manager Ricoh Business Systems - Boston 781-891-4200 x3267 >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Jerry Feldman" <gaf at blu.org> >> To: <discuss at blu.org> >> Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 8:35 AM >> Subject: Re: What laser printers do you like? >>> BTW: A friend got a great deal on a Ricoh. He mentioned that it is >>> already >>> set up to simply add toner. But, I haven't a clue if the Ricoh printers >>> are >>> Linux friendly. >>> >>> -- >>> Jerry Feldman <gaf at blu.org> >>> Boston Linux and Unix user group >>> http://www.blu.org PGP key id:C5061EA9 >>> PGP Key fingerprint:053C 73EC 3AC1 5C44 3E14 9245 FB00 3ED5 C506 1EA9 >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Discuss mailing list >>> Discuss at blu.org >>> http://olduvai.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss >> > >
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