Multifunction Devices

[gary_r_james]

Anyone using a multifunction device in linux? If yes, what one and how do you like it?

thanks,

Gary

[mdwatts]

What type of multifunction device are we talking about?

Have you tried a Google search for whatever one you are thinking about? You may get some ideas of whether it's supported or not.

[gary_r_james]

By multifunction device I mean a printer, scanner, copier all-in-one. I have not even begun to make a selection because I wanted to start with what is Linux compatible. My question has received no response so I may have to search as recommended. I usually like to start with actual users recommendations first but that may not be possible here.

Thanks,

Gary

[mdwatts]

Sometime ago when I was setting up a few pc's for the store owner in my building (only Windows), I also configured his Canon 3500 (I think it was) printer/copier/fax etc. When I was configuring my printer for Linux I noticed in my distro that the Canon 3500 was listed as a supported device. I don't know how much or whether all the functions were supported.

I would suggest you pick a brand/model and do some searching. Google is a good place to start and perhaps freshmeat.net may have specific applications for certain multifunction devices.

[bugfix]

Here's a list of HP multi-function Linux support:
Link-o-rama (http://hp-linux.org/hw-support/list?category=4)