looking for multifunctional printer

[colore]

hello!

I want to know the cheapest printers with these characteristics:

1) automatic duplex
2) fastest b/w printing
3) scan, copy, email
4) biggest paper load tray (500 papers would be best!)

any hint?

thanks!

 

[cyclone3d]

You looking to spend a ton of money on ink for an inkjet or do you want to spend a decent amount upfront for a good laserjet and more than save the difference in toner cost?

Do you need/want color?

 

[colore]

i find fairly cheap compatible chipped inks at ebay
but i wouldnt mind a laser

yes, i need color, but not the high quality that most inkjets offer, to print photographs etc...
i will never print photographs, i want to print b/w documents, that may have some color

 

[tiraides]

If you want color and duplex printing, you're looking at an inkjet. The cheapest color laser MFP with built-in duplexing costs over $500.

How often do you print?

 

[colore]

If you want color and duplex printing, you're looking at an inkjet. The cheapest color laser MFP with built-in duplexing costs over $500.

How often do you print?

i print about 500-1000 pages per month

but definatelly the cheapest color laser MFP with built-in duplexing costs less than 100 USD

 

[DesertCat]

i print about 500-1000 pages per month

but definatelly the cheapest color laser MFP with built-in duplexing costs less than 100 USD

Your link is to an inkjet-based device, not color laser. I think it would help people to know a budget for this. Especially at the volume of 500-1000 per month, I think you would be much better served by a color laserjet. Some of the Brother MFC series that can be had for between $500-600 are meant for that kind of volume and the printing costs end up being rather cheap. If I remember right, the B&W toner cost per page is only 1.8 cents. My wife's business has similar page per month needs and went with the MFC-9970CDW. http://www.amazon.com/Brother-MFC-9970CDW-Wireless-Networking-Duplex/dp/B004GXAY9E