I have an HP Laserjet 1012. It prints 8.5x11 like a dream. Flawlessly compatible with Ubuntu, connecting directly via USB. 

http://www.amazon.com/HP-Q2461A-ABA-LaserJet-Printer/dp/B0000C1XHY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1435768875&sr=8-1&keywords=laserjet+1012

It's a bit pricey on Amazon, mainly because it is discontinued and still very popular. The PRO P1102w may be the replacement. It is also a USB printer:

http://www.amazon.com/HP-CE657A-BGJ-LaserJet-P1102w/dp/B0036TGGVO/ref=sr_1_5?s=office-electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1435768959&sr=1-5&keywords=hp+laserjet&refinements=p_n_feature_five_browse-bin%3A5662328011

I have tested the European model, it works perfectly. Not sure if the North American version will work the same. I guess it should.

JJ

On Thu, 25 Jun 2015 at 13:58 Malgosia Askanas <maskanas@pair.com> wrote:
Dear List,

I am a new and green Ubuntu laptop owner in the GTA, and am wondering if
you could recommend a b/w laser printer (preferably USB-wired) that
would work smoothly with Ubuntu.  As I discovered, my Lexmark E232 (that
works beautifully with my Macs) is not (at all) Ubuntu-liked...

With many thanks in advance,
Malgosia Askanas

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