+1 to the laser. We broke down and bought a color laser printer after our last ink jet died. It wasn't all that expensive, couple hundred bucks, and oh my god is it ever better. The cost per sheet is lower in terms of ink. Also, I no longer buy printers frequently. If yours was 10 years old, you'll be in for an unpleasant surprise if youbuy a new ink jet; they're practically disposable.