Suvayu Ali <fatkasuvayu+linux <at> gmail.com> writes:
You would be happy to know on GNU/linux, they are the printer manufacturer of choice now. :)
"... There is one printer manufacturer though that as of last year has begun supporting Linux from top to bottom with their entire line-up of printers. Not only are they providing CUPS drivers, but also they are even printing Tux in the corner of every box they ship right besides the Windows and Apple logos. Do you know who we are talking about? Probably not, but it's Lexmark. After months of wrangling within the company, Lexmark has stepped up to become a Linux and open-source friendly company."
http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=lexmark_linux&num=1
They've provided Linux drivers for a long time, but they only maintain them as long as they're selling the corresponding printer. I have a Lexmark Z22 printer that gradually became unusable for this reason. I replaced it with a Samsung laser printer with built-in Fedora driver support. Unless Lexmark open-sources its drivers, their printers aren't worth the trouble.