SuSE Linux: Versions up to (including) 7.3
Virtually none of the currently available Lexmark ink-jet printers, and specially the Z series (Z11, Z31), run under Linux. An exception to this rule are those printers that directly "understand" any of the common printer languages (HP PCL , ESC/P2 , PostScript) and not merely emulate via the included Windows driver. For further information, please contact Lexmark directly.
These printers can only be accessed through the (Windows) driver included in them via Lexmark's own control strings (GDI printers). The new models do not work with the control strings of previous models. That is why the current drivers (for Lexmark 7000 or 5700) probably no longer work.
Since Lexmark does not want to make publich the information regarding the control strings, which is considered Lexmark's industrial secret, it is extremely difficult (if not impossible) to program Linux drivers for the current Lexmark printers.
The article "GDI Printers" (http://sdb.suse.de/en/sdb/html/ke_printer-gdi.html) provides you with information on what Lexmark printers are supported in each SuSE Linux version.
However, Lexmark ink-jet printers in particular do not work with Linux. These specific printers are the so-called GDI printers, only accessible through the included (Windows) driver.
Since Lexmark's Linux support is somewhat uncertain, we recommend you to get in touch with Lexmark before purchasing a Lexmark printer and ask directly about the printer's usability under Linux.
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