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On Mon, 3 Aug 2020 13:01:19 +0100 Brad Rogers <brad@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > On Mon, 3 Aug 2020 12:47:29 +0100 > David Bell <grimpen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > Hello David, > > >One thing hasn't changed. Despite the fact that major printer > >manufacturers do now provide linux drivers, they are rarely included > >in most distro's. > > That's probably due to licensing issues, since not all companies > release their drivers under a suitable license. For example, many > such things are in Non-Free (if they're there at all) in Debian > because of said issues. Hello Brad, This doesn't explain why there are large gaps in CUPS listed drivers for most of the manufacturers. Are the manufacturers being selective in their licencing of drivers for particular models and yet many provide them free to download? Surely it is in their interest to be able to sell printers - not just to MS Windows users. David - - - - W. Devon -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG https://mailman.dcglug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq