It would be nice if you could count on an Honest evaluation of these attributes, but I would not expect to find that anywhere.

I like to go by ease to use, reliability, quality and quantity. I have chosen the HP Officejet Pro 6578 for my home and my office I use the HP 8720

Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041 I replaced my $800 laser color printer with an Epson WorkForce printer. I got tired of paying $300+ for printer cartridges when the Epson to me looks like the same quality print at a lot lower cost.

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I balance the reviews with initial investment and the cost of ink cartridge replacements.  High quality isn't a huge priority for me at this point.  If I need something more I enlist the professional courstesy of my active REALTOR® friends who have fancy schmancy printers in their office.

I have had an HP 2600 color laser for the last 12 years. Printers don't mean much to me.

I have been using an HP printer for years.

what Fred Griffin said.

All of the above but you left off speed (in secs) for color or BW.

Yes

Ours is no longer working ?

I usually stick with HP, and look at how fast it prints, then the reviews, but don't count on them.

We really like ours, it was relatively inexpensive, scans, and prints well.  No complaints.  A

I have an Epson WorkForce I have had for some time. Works for me, but HP ink easier to find and may be a bit cheaper. Maybe next time.

no

Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041 - usually, I do not understand any of these things.

If it looks nice, it is good! Simple!

I don't need a fancy one, just be good and reliable

for my home office no.  for my work office where it gets use from multiple agents yes.  At home I see them as disposable... lasting no more than 2 years with pretty decent use because my husband prints a lot for his work also.

Laser printers are best. Ink ones need fresh stuff often or copies look awful.

Probably one of the most important ones on the list is Toner Usage... that stuff is pricy Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041 

No, ink use, simplicity, and quality of printing are the most important for me. I also do not care about printers that you have to use their ink and their paper ~ gets too expensive.

Generally I trust Costco, but sometimes that creates a glitch as well. Although so far so good. I currently use an Epson, works better than the HP I had.

If I was printing high end or large quality graphics, yes.  For printing contracts, no.  They just need to be legible.

some would..... but a printer is a printer and I like the $99 jobs.... I have all marketing materials printed on professional equipment and heavy stock...

None would mean anything to me. I bought mine because it came highly recommended ... it's a workhorse and has not let me down.

In my time in IT, I know alot about many of these items, but not all.  Resolution is important to know.  I know a lot of agents don't know about scan resolution, especially when I receive purchase agreements by email that are only 6 pages long, yet 30 megabytes in size.... seriously. Don't scan docs at such a high quality.

I found that HP color Laserjets have the best color print quality and speed for personal home or small office use.  Cartridges will cost you a lot more than the printer itself.  A small office could benefit leasing a color BizHub too.  Great color printing for flyers and what not. Fast ouotput too.

I purchased two Brother color laser printers years ago and I'm about to go "Office Space" on them both.

Just bought an HP laser printer and can't wait to try out all it's bells and whistles. Also have an old one, Epson, from which I do quantity printing. The ink jet ones always run out at the wrong time or, worse, dry up if you don't use them too often. Pain.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. 

My primary concern is the cost of ink.

I actually enjoy reading up/researching anything of substancial purchase

I've never given this any thought. Purchased a great Lexmark printer at least six years ago... prints well, reliable, a true workhorse and the customer service with Lexmark is first-rate.