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Re: [SLUG] support for Dell 725 printer?


Amos,

> We got a free Dell 725 printer when I bought a desktop a few months ago but
> we can't make our Windows ME (an old laptop we want to use in the office) to
> talk to it, we can't install Windows XP on that ancient laptop, and now that
> I wanted to finally install Ubuntu on it I discovered on the web that this
> printer won't play with Linux.

AFAIK, all Dell printers are re-badged Lexmarks.  Have a look at the
Lexmark drivers and see if there is one there which will suit.
Comparing the pictures is dangerous but it looks like a Lexmark Z1320 so
try the Lexmark Z13 driver in CUPS as a starter.

Only a suggestion.

Rick