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One of the biggest things lacking in linux is proper scanning support. The Samsung CLX-3170 is an amazing little printer. It's network based and even comes in a wireless version. It uses up toner more than most but it's overall functionality makes up for it. With Samsung's "Smarthru 4" software I was hopeful it was possible to install over Wine and have a fully functional print and scan solution with generated "searchable" PDFs something that is not possible using a scanner on linux. The packaged linux software is at best abysmal and actually breaks cups/xsane....