Such 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 a

Such 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.