All in one color laser printer?

[trajectory]

My uncle is looking for an all-in-one (scanner [preferably flatbed], copier, faxer, printer) color laser printer that's not too expensive, and he doesn't want to get shafted with toner/cartridge prices. I was looking at the HP Color LaserJet CM1312nfi MFP but I'm not sure if it's the best deal or quality, and I don't know how it compares to others. Can anyone recommend some other products? I've never looked at laser printers before, or compared them/shopped for them. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[novadude]

You're always going to get shafted on color laser cartridges, so I'd suggest you be damned sure of the need for color laser printing before stepping up to one. Most people could get by with a B/W AIO laser printer and a cheap Kodak inkjet for the odd color print they need.

Take a look at the Brother printers. Do you need auto duplexing or networking?

 

[trajectory]

Networking shouldn't be needed, since it's just going to be hooked up to my uncle's one computer. I doubt auto duplexing is a requirement. He didn't mention anything about it when I talked to him.

 

[novadude]

Hrrm, all of the ones I was looking at for my father a while back were the brother xxxx-DN models

Take a look at the 9440CN. I think for about $100 more you can get nearly the same model but with the auto 2-sided printing. The brother models have cheaper toner cart's that also have higher yields than the HP's.

 

[trajectory]

Hah, I told my uncle the price range for the less expensive color laser printers and he suddenly decided color wasn't very important anymore. I ended up ordering a Brother MFC-7340 for $159.99 and a TN360 high yield toner cartridge for $44.99 from newegg with free shipping and $8 off (combo deal), for a total of $196.98.