There may be no way to get all I want from Brother: 1-fits available space 2-copier/scanner too 3-Epson emulation 4-laser Current models from Brother all omit at least one from the above list. So, apparently I'll have to give up the idea of Laser. That opens up the possibility of buying Epson to get Epson FX/LQ emulation. Looking through what local stores have in stock, XP-820 would seem to be a candidate. So I looked online, and am not thrilled with information available: 1: Epson's online XP-820 manual's search box produces no hits for "emulation". 2: https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd4/cpd40988.pdf produces no hits for "emulation". 3: http://www.openprinting.org/printer/Epson/Epson-XP-820 calls it a paperweight. 4: http://download.ebz.epson.net/dsc/search/01/search/searchModule does list a downloadable Linux driver and a Linux printer utility, plus two hits re scanning for the XP-820. 5: The string "Linux" seems to be missing from all product descriptions and specifications on Epson's web site and the printer boxes I read in the stores. 6: Searching for "DOS" on Epson's web site produces only hits for technical support docs, none for products, at least among the first dozen pages of hits. 7: Searching for "emulation" on Epson's web site produces mostly hits for technical support docs, none that seem to be for MF products, at least among the first 20 or so pages of hits. Before I try getting help from Epson over the phone: A: Does anyone here have anything to say about Epson under Linux generally, good or bad? B: Does openSUSE's epson-inkjet-printer-escpr (ESC/P-R) rpm have any direct relationship to supporting FX or LQ emulation? ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ESC/P seems to provide a qualified yes.) I've not yet ruled out Brother. I'd still rather based on reputation in Linux, if I could find a suitable model. In fact, I've been given an opportunity to acquire a new with box but otherwise unused Brother MFC-420CN that a close friend paid around $350 for 8 years ago (at my direction), for $100, but it does does not do any kind of emulation. http://www.brother-usa.com/MFC/ModelDetail/4/MFC420CN/spec OTOH, http://www.brother-usa.com/MFC/ModelDetail/4/MFC8510DN/spec might actually fit. This all makes my head swim in confusion. :-( -- "The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive." Proverbs 16:21 (New Living Translation) Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 ** a11y rocks! Felix Miata *** http://fm.no-ip.com/ -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org