Which printer (not 3d) is safe to use and does not have privacy risks? Transfering files via usb only without any internet connection? Should I avoid any brand or model? Namaste.

  • jeinzi@discuss.tchncs.de
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    18 days ago

    I can’t say anything in regard to modern printers, but I don’t trust any proprietary device connected to the internet. I have an old inkjet and an old laser printer, both without network functionality themselves - but I connected them via USB to a Raspberry Pi, which runs a printer server and makes them available on the local network. I can print and scan from my Linux laptop, and I also managed to print something from my Android phone. Haven’t tried Windows yet. Configuration of the Raspberry Pi was easy, especially enabling scanning via the network.

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      18 days ago

      uh that sounds great. i’d like to hear more on what you did. I tried switching to linux for all thing concerning files but I cant get the scan feature to work in linux, so using a Pi4 would be an awesome option.