✅ The driver compresses data efficiently over standard TCP/IP ports – important for 60+ ppm devices.

✅ Supports IPsec, 802.1x, and secure pull-printing without additional middleware. 5. Weaknesses (Pain Points) ❌ Legacy Naming Confusion: Older drivers (e.g., “KX” for PCL, “KM” for PS) are still referenced in documentation. New IT admins may download the wrong variant.

✅ They provide official CUPS PPD files (not common for this tier of vendor), and community drivers exist for ARM-based SBCs.

❌ The full driver is not available via Apple Software Update. You must download a 150+ MB package, and features like staple/position are buried in “Printer Features” dropdowns rather than native dialogs.