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xenialpup64-7.5 and lexmark 1200 series printer/scanner

Posted: Thu 29 Nov 2018, 21:44
by boof
This is an old [winXP] printer, can I get a linux driver for the printer part? expect scanner to be u/s. thx. & does it HAVE to have colour cartridge to work as b&w?

Posted: Fri 30 Nov 2018, 00:56
by bigpup
Here is where to start trying to get it working.

How to install your printer in Puppy
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=59015
does it HAVE to have colour cartridge to work as b&w?
If it has a colour cartridge and a black cartridge, probably only need the black for B&W.
But need to check the printer manual for info on this.
May need the colour cartridge installed, even if empty.

Posted: Fri 30 Nov 2018, 08:17
by boof
thx heaps.