choosing a printer

[annilation]

As the title says Im looking for a printer. I want a mutifunction because I have to scan a lot of documents (maybe some pics) and have a fax built in. Beside that Im just looking for good black text quality I could care less if it is color. Also I dont wanna drop to much money in it since I would maybe scan/fax once-twice a week and very light printing. So what do you guys think I should look at?

 

[gn0me]

I was in the market for a printer with similar features to what you were mentioning. I just ordered a Canon PIXMA MP530 tonight to fulfill this need. CNet gave the printer high marks (CNET review). I checked various online retailer sites for user reviews (NewEgg, Buy.com, Amazon). There are not a lot of reviews out for the printer yet since it was just released like a month or so ago. I did a lot of research before deciding on this printer. I didn't want some cheap piece of crap that was going to die after a month. I also didn't want to spend more then 250 bucks. The only thing that this printer is lacking is the builtin network and card slot reader. I don't really care about either of those features, since printer sharing is easy to setup and I have a card reader built into my monitor

NewEgg currently has the cheapest price for the printer (195.81 with shipping). It even beats out Buy.com using Google Checkout. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16828102031

Anyways, the printer should be here Friday. I'm looking forward to scanning all this paperwork that has been piling up over the years. Then it's shredder time!

 

[omz]

ah man, my dad just picked up an HP printer from office depot on saturday...forgot which model it was but it had scan, print, fax, copy and could be hooked up to a network.
price was about 150 or less AR (i believe there was a rebate)
sorry i can't give more info, but you could check it out

 

[Stuey83]

The Canon MP830 is another good bet. I have an MP800 and am absolutely loving it.

 

[darkeen]

Make sure it's a laser.