Which printer is right for me?

I do not use a printer very frequently. I just print out occasional piano sheet music and Google driving directions.



Anyhow, which type of printer (ink jet, laser jet, etc.) uses the least amount of toner/ink when printing or has the cheapest cartridge replacements?Which printer is right for me?
For cheapest replacements, forget the OEM (HP, Lexmark, etc.) and buy refurb/refilled cartrigdes on Amazon or another site. I save almost two-thirds off the price of the OEM HP toner for my HP laser printer. They print just as much as what HP says that their own cartridges will print.



Laser printers will be cheaper in the long run, but they typically cost more (up front, when you buy them). If you realy don't print up that much, you might want to see if you can get a bundle (free printer when you buy a desktop/laptop, etc.) at a major site's sale. Or, you should probably look for a cheap printer that comes with a nice rebate.



I really wouldn't pursue the line of reasoning about what printer uses less ink per page--that might get you some low-quality print jobs. Just stick with a name brand like Brother, Lexmark, HP, and you should be fine.



Bestbuy on this page has two inkjets less than 45 bucks:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site//olspage.jsp鈥?/a>



The lexmark is going for 32.

Just for comparison's sake.
well laser jet uses the least amount of ink and is the fastest. however it's usually cheaper to buy an inkjet and re-fill the ink. i suggest an HP deskjet series or laser jet series.Which printer is right for me?
i found a good printer is brother mfc 490cwWhich printer is right for me?
Since you are not printing pictures you probably only need a very basic printer. I would suggest an ink jet. I understand cartridges for Kodak are cheaper than many other brands, but you might want to check with a retail outlet. You can google Staples, Best Buy, Office Depot and other retailers and compare printers.
I ordered mine off the hp website for 39$, and it works good, its an hp deskjet d2530, it comes with one color cartrige but you must buy the black one for 15$ or so.
HP LJ P006 for $99 at office depot.

Cartridge for $65 lasts 2,500 pages. 2.6 cents/page.

Compared to Inkjet for $60 with $30 cartridge that lasts 300 pages. 10 cents per page.

But LJ is $40 more and only B%26amp;W.

Do the numbers and decide. I chose the LJ.