I am sick of buying inkjet cartridges!

We currently use a HP 7310 all-in-one at home. Fine machine, but it's getting fussy.

We also have an old Canon 630. We need to maintain the ability to make some copies and send some faxes. We could retain the HP or the Canon for the relatively small number of color pages we print.

But as we print more stuff, I keep thinking that a laser printer would be cheaper and better.

Problem is, to get a network-capable laser printer (or all-in-one) seems to cost $300 and up. I'm of the opinion that printers are starting to be disposable items, and I'm reticent to spend big money on one.

1. Do those USB-to-ethernet print servers really work? Here is an IO Gear thing for $50. Are there better options?
2. How much cheaper per page are laser printers than inkjets?
3. I've never wanted to fuss with refilling inkjet tanks. Am I being silly?
4. What brands or models of laser printers would you recommend (either standalone or all-in-one)?

Thanks for your advice.

Tom


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