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Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 09:38:56 -0400
From: Bill Moran <wmoran@potentialtech.com>
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In response to "Kurt Buff" <kurt.buff@gmail.com>:
> 
> I'm looking to replace my current printer - a Dell 1700n - because I
> can't make it work with FreeBSD/Linux.

I think you're doing it wrong.  I have a 1700 series Dell printer and it
works just fine with FreeBSD.  Did you install CUPS and the ppd files?

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Bill Moran
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