From 2628d46f33d83c77ff416d95170c9e181e69fed8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: David Harder Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2023 20:38:30 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] user/hardware/peripherals/printers-and-scanners.md: Update for brlaser - Update to include the more generic `brlaser` driver for Brother printers - Update the old dev tracker link to GH equivalent --- docs/user/hardware/peripherals/printers-and-scanners.md | 6 ++++-- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/user/hardware/peripherals/printers-and-scanners.md b/docs/user/hardware/peripherals/printers-and-scanners.md index 967251dbf..ac0313e70 100644 --- a/docs/user/hardware/peripherals/printers-and-scanners.md +++ b/docs/user/hardware/peripherals/printers-and-scanners.md @@ -20,7 +20,9 @@ Many printers will work out-of the box on Solus. If yours doesn't, you should tr ### Brother -Brother drivers are distributed by Brother for a single printer only. Because of this, you will need to install the package for your specific printer. +The Solus repositories include `brlaser`, an open-source driver for many Brother monochrome laser printers and multi-function devices. Compatible models are listed [here](https://github.com/Owl-Maintain/brlaser#supported-printers) + +Other Brother drivers are distributed by Brother for a single printer only. Because of this, you will need to install the package for your specific printer. For example, `brother-mfc1910w` provides drivers for the MFC-1910w. @@ -56,7 +58,7 @@ This list should not suggest that _only_ such devices listed below are compatibl - Brother MFC-L2703DW - Brother MFC-L2740DW -Should your printer not be on this list you can request your Printer here for inclusion [here](https://dev.getsol.us/T83) +Should your printer not be on this list, and the generic `brlaser` driver does not work, you can request your printer here for inclusion [here](https://github.com/getsolus/packages/issues/212) # Scanners