[Pc_Support] Re: Recommendations for low-end b&w laser printer? -- $150 HP LaserJet 3050 "all-in-one"

[Bryan J. Smith]

On Thu, 2006-09-28 at 10:50 -0400, Damien McKenna wrote:
> Hrm... more reasonable.  Looking at the printer it seems to be a  
> parallel printer, right?  My mac only has USB.

If you don't mind rebates, HP is running a 50% rebate on its $299
LaserJet 3050 model:  
  http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/product_detail.do?product_code=Q6504A%23ABA  

You can buy it on-line, or local stores like OfficeDepot have it for
$299 with the 50% rebate as well.

It's a _true_ Postscript (level 3?), ColdFire-based engine on-board with
64MB on-board, included MacOS drivers, and works with Linux
out-of-the-box (just add the included PPD for more functions in CUPS).
It's all-in-one functionality for copy, fax and scanning not only works
for MacOS X and Windows, but Linux as well:
  http://hplip.sourceforge.net/supported_devices/mono_laser_mfp.html  

Uses the 2,000 page 12A black toner cartridges, which aren't the
greatest price per page, but not too bad either.  Certainly a lot
cheaper than the black ink jet cartridges though.  ;->


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