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Provide Linux (Ubuntu) drivers for printer Dell photo aio 922.

3320 points posted to Linux, Printers and Ink by pierantonio 04/22/07

I have a Inspiron 9300 with printer Photo Aio 922 from DELL. Please, Mr. M. DELL develop Linux drivers (Ubuntu) for my hardware. Grazie!!!

steve2
04/22/07		 It would suffice, to post the interface description on the internet. Someone would write a driver. And the interface description doesn't contain anything about its technology it is just a "how do i tell it to..."
lionbeast
Apr 1		 anyway. dell printer or lexus....should provide linux drivers...or else i'll change for epson.
qarnak
May 12		 Merged Idea originally posted 08/21/07
Ubuntu Drivers for Dell Printers

I have a Dell 922 all in one printer. It would be nice if I could use it with my new Dell desktop with Ubuntu. However, Ubuntu has no support for it. Maybe Dell could make Ubuntu drivers for their printers ???

Peace,

Bob
jorge
May 12		 Merged Comment originally posted 08/21/07
Yooo Hooo Bob: http://www.ideastorm.com/article/show/68599
ebrahim
May 12		 Merged Comment originally posted 08/22/07
Please don't say "Ubuntu drivers", they are "Linux drivers" and Ubuntu is a GNU/Linux distribution!!!
qarnak
May 12		 Merged Comment originally posted 08/22/07
Sorry Jorge. I didn't see your post. I did promote it though. :-)
Ebrahim, try not to be so dramatic. Of course Ubuntu drivers would be Linux Drivers, but this is Dell, and Dell sells Ubuntu computers, therefore I am more concerned with an Ubuntu specific solution vs. a solution that would work on all distros.

Peace,

Bob
ebrahim
May 12		 Merged Comment originally posted 08/23/07
Nice, but anyway they are Linux drivers ;).
Let's say "Linux drivers for your Ubuntu systems". OK?
qarnak
May 12		 Merged Comment originally posted Feb 14
I could agree to that. :-) I don't really see Dell caring too much about this issue. Perhaps Walmart, now that they are selling the $199 gPC, which uses gOS, which is based on Ubuntu, can pressure Lexmark, and some other companies to make Linux drivers. Dell seems more concerned about keeping their customers who use MS products happy then their Linux loving customers. I own a Dell, with Ubuntu, but my next PC will be home built, still with Ubuntu, Brother will be the manufacturer of my next printer, and Dell will no longer collect them high interest rates from my purchases. I vote with my wallet, as it should be, ignore what people want ... lose customers ...
jorge
May 12		 Merged Idea originally posted 06/19/07
Dell supply CUPS compatible PPD printer drivers for all your printers!

Dell supply Cups compaitble PPD printer drivers for all your printers!



Ref: http://www.cups.org



Format Standard for your printer programmers:
http://partners.adobe.com/public/developer/en/ps/5003.PPD_Spec_v4.3.pdf



And its MacOSX compatible to keep reg happy!


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mistern
May 12		 Merged Comment originally posted 06/19/07
I like the Tux picture.
sumyunggai
May 12		 Merged Comment originally posted 06/23/07
Fortunately, Ubuntu includes a whole bunch of printer drivers with CUPS. However, it wouldn't be much work to include *all* the PPD's, say, on an "Supplemental Drivers" CD.
jorge
May 12		 Merged Comment originally posted 06/23/07
This idea is specific to Dell printers.
dbyte32
May 12		 Merged Comment originally posted 08/22/07
Does Dell really make their own printers or do they order them from someone like HP and just put their own casing on them to give the impression of a Dell Brand. I would think trying the HP drivers and see what happens.

G-
jorge
May 12		 Merged Comment originally posted 08/22/07
If they use HP engines then its even easier for Dell because HP has all the PPD drivers already to go!
jkharris
May 12		 Merged Comment originally posted 12/09/07
Dell is using Samsung for the 1100.
theswortz
Jun 21		 At least provide documentation so someone in the linux community can make a proper driver.
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