laser printer?

Many companies make lower end laser printers, even all-in-one units that can scan, print, copy and some even are fax machines as well. Models from HP, Lexmark, Samsung and Brother come to mind with some around the $150 mark starting (around here). There are even color lasers available in some areas for under $300 so nice color printing for low initial investment.

Ink or rather toner is a thing you have to look at as it does cost so look at the price of the replacement toner cartridges and the number of pages they do with 5% coverage. Make sure you compare on the same coverage specs as otherwise unfair numbers. Toners usually last like 3000 pages for 5% coverage for black and a lot less for color but that depends on dpi print levels etc. So investigate carefully and ask questions and definitely read the mfr specs before buying. Look at the mfr web sites and get info as well. Don’t just rust any sales pitch for one over the other. Pick one with features you want and like and the pricing you like and the toner replacement costs you prefer or can live with.

If printing a lot look at the duty cycle (# of pages per month) as this will let you know if it can handle your demands for printing. If this is a concern add up the reams (500 sheet package) you go through in a month in your printer and add another one minimum to cover and that should be the level you look at buying.