wifi printing from linux

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    hi all
    This subject has no doubt been covered so apologies in advance. I am running a linux system and cant connect it to my dell printer so am considering buying a cannon wifi printer. Does anyone know whether this will allow me to print from my aspire straight from the box? I assume wifi is not operating system sensitive so shouldn't make a difference?
    thanks for any help, john
     
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    It probably will depend on OS. Wi-Fi is used as a medium only but printer drivers installed in the system must support your Wi-Fi printer. In this case Wi-Fi is just a piece of wireless "cable"...
     
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    Thanks Melhiore, so is there a way to check to see what printer i can get. Must admit if i knew all these things to consider i doubt i would have bought one of these systems.
    thanks, john
     
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