Best Network/Wireless Printer?

[soulesschild]

So I've been shopping around for a decent printer to use in my apartment between my GF and I and so far I haven't found a single decently priced printer that does what I want. Does [H] have any good recommendations?

Needs:
Double Sided

Pluses:
Networked (Wireless or Ethernet) +++
Cheap toner/inkjet cartridges ++
Not huge and bulky +
Scanner ++
Copier +

Budget is 200 max.

 

[engiNURD]

That network onboard function will jack the price up. Consider sharing the printer on a system instead to save money.

 

[soulesschild]

That network onboard function will jack the price up. Consider sharing the printer on a system instead to save money.

I've never gotten it to work properly which is why I hate to have to resort to using it. But if needs be, then at least the double sided

 

[engiNURD]

Really? I've been using shared printers for years... like, since late 90's. What OS are you running on each machine?

Thats the thing, i don't know of any all in ones that are double sided off the top of my head, sorry. Hopefully someone else will have some rec's for you.

 

[soulesschild]

Really? I've been using shared printers for years... like, since late 90's. What OS are you running on each machine?

Thats the thing, i don't know of any all in ones that are double sided off the top of my head, sorry. Hopefully someone else will have some rec's for you.

I'm running Vista X64, X32, Win7(netbook) and with Vista it really, really hates playing nice. Sometimes it works great, but sometimes it can't establish that the printer even exists without having to reboot machines. And considering one of the machines takes like 5 min to reboot, its a pain in the ass when we need to print something before class.

 

[tiraides]

Duplex (or double-sided) printing also jacks the overall price up. I haven't seen a decent (multifunction) printer capable of duplex printing available for less than $250.

 

[soulesschild]

Duplex (or double-sided) printing also jacks the overall price up. I haven't seen a decent (multifunction) printer capable of duplex printing available for less than $250.

I've seen a few on sale at Costco, mainly inkjets though =/

 

[MR_PERFECT]

What ever you choose don't be suckered into getting a mfc.I read a review then took off to office max.I picked it up and was back at the house in 30 minutes.Ready for the wireless connection.The wireless has never worked right and the printer was crappy.Stick with hp what ever you do.