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I haven't had issues using a printer from my mac in about 25 years. I haven't tried from Windows, but I still needed to find and download a driver when I last t

I haven't had issues using a printer from my mac in about 25 years. I haven't tried from Windows, but I still needed to find and download a driver when I last tried from linux.

wil421 3y ago
Same here. My Mac and iPhone find my WiFi printer with ease. The only issues I have are printer related, WiFi disconnects and waking on sleep.
dotancohen 3y ago
Ubuntu has worked out of the box with every printer I've thrown at it since 2008 or so when I switched to Ubuntu. Literally tens of disparate printers from all manner of expensive laser printers to cheap no name ink jets. Both using USB and network interface.
superb_dev 3y ago
It’s been less than 25 years, but I haven’t had issues printing from a Linux desktop in a long while. It’s as smooth as my apple devices
michaelt 3y ago
I brought a black-and-white laser printer 20 years ago and, much like you, I haven't had a single problem since. My parents, in the meantime, have probably gone through 6 or 7 printers. For a truly cursed printing experience, here's my advice: * First of all, make sure it's an inkjet. They give the best colour print quality, you see. * Second, always be on the look out for a good deal. Why buy a $400 printer when you can buy a $50 one? As far as you know it'll be junk in 2-3 years anyway. * Third, get a wifi printer that doesn't have a screen, and make sure your wifi router doesn't support WPS. If the printer comes with an app, make sure it no longer works on your dated smartphone. Install the printer at the absolute edge of your wifi coverage. * Fourth, make sure it's a multifunction printer/scanner/copier, and always install the manufacturer's full suite of software. You want to be able to access all the features, don't you? Just follow these simple steps and before you know it, you'll have empathy with the many people who say printers suck.

I haven't had issues using a printer from my mac in about 25 years. I haven't tried from Windows, but I still needed to find and download a driver when I last tried from linux.

wil421 3y ago

Same here. My Mac and iPhone find my WiFi printer with ease. The only issues I have are printer related, WiFi disconnects and waking on sleep.

dotancohen 3y ago

Ubuntu has worked out of the box with every printer I've thrown at it since 2008 or so when I switched to Ubuntu. Literally tens of disparate printers from all manner of expensive laser printers to cheap no name ink jets. Both using USB and network interface.

superb_dev 3y ago

It’s been less than 25 years, but I haven’t had issues printing from a Linux desktop in a long while. It’s as smooth as my apple devices

michaelt 3y ago

I brought a black-and-white laser printer 20 years ago and, much like you, I haven't had a single problem since. My parents, in the meantime, have probably gone through 6 or 7 printers. For a truly cursed printing experience, here's my advice: * First of all, make sure it's an inkjet. They give the best colour print quality, you see. * Second, always be on the look out for a good deal. Why buy a $400 printer when you can buy a $50 one? As far as you know it'll be junk in 2-3 years anyway. * Third, get a wifi printer that doesn't have a screen, and make sure your wifi router doesn't support WPS. If the printer comes with an app, make sure it no longer works on your dated smartphone. Install the printer at the absolute edge of your wifi coverage. * Fourth, make sure it's a multifunction printer/scanner/copier, and always install the manufacturer's full suite of software. You want to be able to access all the features, don't you? Just follow these simple steps and before you know it, you'll have empathy with the many people who say printers suck.