So I got the printer hooked up, on the wireless network, static IP set up, and off I go to install the drivers on the machines. At least until that first test page comes out okay. I had tossed the instructions immediately upon opening the box - this is one case where you’re probably going to want to refer to them. Connecting the printer to the wireless AP was a breeze - simply connect the printer (via wire) to either the PC (via USB) or the router (via ethernet) and do the config using either the web interface (built into the printer) or the software. I brought it home, unpacked it, and set it up. Besides, it was a wireless printer so nearly any generic driver should work. (Obviously, or I’m not going to buy it.) I read a lot of mixed stories about this printer, but at the time Lucid (10.04) was coming out and I figured that a number of the issues would be addressed and I had a good chance of it working. I had done some searching while I was at the store because, as a Linux user, I’m big on cross-platform.
For the price per page, laser is without a doubt the way to go. I picked up a Brother HL-2170W wireless laser printer at OfficeMax a while back to replace my empty HP ink jet.
