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Why are printers still even aware of the OS a printer job comes from? Why aren't they all just a standardized service on a network? I assume there's a reason ot
by kgwxd 8y ago
Why are printers still even aware of the OS a printer job comes from? Why aren't they all just a standardized service on a network? I assume there's a reason other than "just because printer companies don't want to do that."
- Arnt 8y agoSuch printers do exist, have existed for thirty years, they're called "network printers" and they've always been simple to get to work with Linux. Lexmark, HP and Brother make fine printers in this class. However, the printer most of you buy is a cheaper thing with a USB plug, a GDI driver and flimsy movable parts.