On Mon, 19 Nov 2001, TWEDE,ROGER (HP-Boise,ex1) wrote:
> Although it might seem absurd to some, the HP LaserJets are basically the
> same as a desktop machine minus the video card capabilities.
>
> The LaserJets usually have a MIPS RM5261 (R5000 compatible) or RM7000A
> processor running at up to 500 Mhz depending on the model. The printers
> also contain a PCI bus with space for two or three cards. I usually drop
> in a network card and a hard disk and then load the dimm slots with a couple
> 128 MB dimms. Such a self contained printer becomes a respectable Linux
> workstation.
>
> I'm running the RedHat 7.1 distribution and can export a Gnome or KDE
> desktop from the printer to any other X capable box.
is it possible to run linux and retain printing capability? printer is
sitting 5 m from me and if answer is yes, i'll replace its software...
ladis
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