Printer drivers?

[Todd Denniston]

Jeffrey Ross wrote, On 02/14/2008 10:24 AM:
> As of right now Kodak's new line of printers (easyshare 5100, 5300, & 
> 5500) are not supported under Linux, either by Kodak or a third party.
> 
> I've posed the question to Kodak and they wrote back "Unfortunately we 
> have no plans of making the printers compatible with Linux."
> 
> Its a shame as they have seem to hit on a reasonable printer, the 
> purchase price is a little higher but the ink costs are dramatically 
> lower.  I admit some of the other printers make better photo prints but 
> for the cost I don't think you can beat it.
> 
> I have searched but have come up empty handed so far but does anybody 
> know of a project someplace out there to write drivers to support the 
> printer in Linux?  If so where, I'd be interested in checking it out.
> 
> Thanks, Jeff
> 

I can't say that they have support or will, but AFAIK these are the folks who 
can help (or help you help you) if Kodak does not want to.

http://gimp-print.sourceforge.net/
https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/gimp-print-devel

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Todd Denniston
Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane)
Harnessing the Power of Technology for the Warfighter