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HL-1660e
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Printer supports direct text printing with the 'us-ascii' charset.
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They advertise 1200x600 but this is only with the Windows DIB emulation. Even at 600x600 produces crisp, readable 9-up output.
Brother publishes proprietary Linux drivers for CUPS and LPD for
most of their laser printers and multi-function devices, including
SANE drivers for the scanners. They can be downloaded free of
charge on their Linux driver
page .
Consumables/Refills: Toner/Drum cartridge, ~$175
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Drivers
The following driver(s) are known to drive this printer:
Recommended driver:
This may run the 1200x600 mode; if not someone let me know. This driver is free software. Type: Ghostscript built-in Download: PPD file: View PPD , directly download PPD
Other drivers:
This driver is obsolete. Recommended replacement driver: gutenprint This driver is free software. Type: CUPS Raster
HP's HPIJS driver - PPDs for compatible PCL-5e-based non-HP laser printers
Supplier: Hewlett-Packard License: BSD (free software)User support: HPLIP support and bug tracking system (voluntary)Max. rendering resolution: 600x600dpi Only monochrome output Type: IJS Text: |||||||||| 100Graphics: |||||||||| 100System Load: Unknown Line Art: |||||||||| 100Photo: |||||||||| 100Speed: ||||||| ||| 70Download: PPD file: View PPD , directly download PPD
Built-in Ghostscript driver for PCL 5e laser printers
300 or 600dpi PCL driver. Supplier: GPL Ghostscript License: GPL (free software)User support: OpenPrinting forums (voluntary)Max. rendering resolution: 600x600dpi Only monochrome output Type: Ghostscript built-in Text: ||||||||| | 90Graphics: |||||| |||| 60System Load: Unknown Line Art: ||||||||| | 90Photo: ||| ||||||| 30Speed: ||||||||| | 90Download: PPD file: View PPD , directly download PPD
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