[Leaplist] Brother Corp. has a Linux Device Driver project

["pberry2" at cfl.rr.com]

Brother has a page  about support for their products, in Linux!

http://solutions.brother.com/linux/en_us/ 


We have a MFC-240 multi-function printer, scanner, fax, copier, color 
ink jet.

Linux drivers specifically built for that printer would be a 'good' 
thing.  Otherwise, I am quite pleased to continue using my 1992 
Macintosh Select 360 laser printer as the main unit here.  It gets 
4,000+ prints of excellent quality, out of a $19.00 toner pack (new, on 
eBay, including shipping!).
It just printed it's 4400th page, with a lifetime expectancy of 300,000 
printouts.   The first toner pack lasted from 1992 through to 2006, and 
did 4,297 printouts. 

Cost was $12 for the RAM expansion, and the $19 toner.   Found an 
MFC-8500 at a garage sale, and might grab it, as it is supposed to be 
Linux ready.  It is a laser multifunction unit.  If drivers are there 
for it, I might go for it.  $24.00 but, I will check the built-in 
database for use and tests.