Originally Posted by
StuckInYYZ
So I would recommend an HP... A slightly older model maybe. Or definitely make sure the printer supports universal drivers (unfortunately I haven't bought a printer in years) but a quick check of the HP web site vs the printer you want should be able to confirm if universal drivers support it.
Or if you want to throw it back in the corporate security team's lap, ask them for a list of printers supported in the corporate image. Kind of irresponsible of them to issue this kind of directive without creating such a list. It should list some printers in a range of prices...
I would probably do both of these. Get a cheap HP from Target, Walmart, Meijer and see if that works. If not, return it and tell corporate security that you tried but were unable to find a printer that meets their specifications, would it be possible for them to provide a list of printers that are verified to work.
My guess is someone in IT convinced someone in the C-suite that has zero technical knowledge or has ever set up a printer that this change needed to happen with zero thought of the ramifications.