I actually prefer Brother laser printers - their consumable costs are much lower than HP units, as well as being cheaper up front. I like to order from either CDW-G or Newegg. ---- Jack Kramer Computer Systems Specialist University Relations, Michigan State University w: 517-884-1231 / c: 248-635-4955 > From: Clifford Beckett <[log in to unmask]> > Reply-To: Clifford Beckett <[log in to unmask]> > Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 10:50:03 -0500 > To: "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]> > Subject: [MSUNAG] Office Printer Recommendations > > Hello NAG, > Our Lexmark Optra S1650 Laser printer just quit working. I has > been a great printer, very durable and dependable. I would like your > recommendations on a good replacement. We have a color HP 4550 for > color printing that is slow but meets our needs. We use the B&W laser > when we can because the toner costs are much lower. Cost and > dependability are the primary factors. Is HP still the best out > there? We require networking and at least a 500 sheet paper tray. > Which HP model would you recommend? Which supplier would you recommend? > Thanks > Cliff > > -- > Clifford L. Beckett office: 517-355-4659 > Electronic System Designer cell: 517-449-8226 > A411 E. Fee fax: 517-353-0789 > OMM Department email: [log in to unmask] > Michigan State University web: www.obl.msu.edu > East Lansing MI, 48824