[DM-MUG] Brother Laser printers

[Matthew W.]

Never believe the Web! This, by definition, means don't believe me  
either :)

I had a positive feeling on this one and I was sure that I'd set one  
up already. I'm over 35, though, and I forget things. Okay, what were  
we talking about again...?

See this thread regarding using a 1020 on a Mac: <http:// 
www.macworld.com/forums/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Number=336968>

And this one: <http://forums.macosxhints.com/showthread.php?t=40933>

So, technically, it will work (YMMV), but officially HP wants Mac  
users to pay more money. It's also possible that the 1018 will ride  
on the same driver, but I wouldn't chance it. I'm the technical-type  
and I'd probably save the money and play with it, but that's your  
call. You can also find a late-model 1020 at Newegg for $117 with no  
rebate (I wonder if the rebate would still apply though?): <http:// 
www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16828104354>.

Mw


On Aug 17, 2006, at 10:31 AM, Matthew W. wrote:

> Whoa sorry! You're right, Ray. That's bad mojo I'm spreading. HP  
> does this every once-in-awhile, deleting Mac support from specific  
> models, but I'm behind the curve on these models. Stupid practice  
> from a Mac perspective, but profit is profit. Stand by, I'm  
> investigating.
>
> I still prefer HP, but you might also check out Samsung. I've read  
> that they've made some good Lasers lately too.
>
> Matthew
>
> On Aug 17, 2006, at 8:40 AM, Ray Bowler wrote:
>
>> Thanks Matt. I have checked the HP webpage earlier and the OS for  
>> the 1018 and the 1020 is Windows. The 1022 at $199.99 is the  
>> lowest Mac OS listed. Am I missing something?