If you need colour, buy a colour laser and don't think twice. Inkjets (all manufacturers I've experienced) are tempramental if you use them infrequently, and while even some cheap ones will take heavy use (I've pushed insane amounts of work through a low-end Epson) you could have bought a laser for what you'll pay for consumables.
I'm running moderate volumes through a Minolta-QMS 2350 which is reliable, fast enough, and didn't cost a fortune.
Keep in mind that printers are mechanical and need regular maintenance, especially if you are working them hard.
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...and I didn't even notice.
Time to take it out back and shoot it.
What he said.
If you need colour, buy a colour laser and don't think twice. Inkjets (all manufacturers I've experienced) are tempramental if you use them infrequently, and while even some cheap ones will take heavy use (I've pushed insane amounts of work through a low-end Epson) you could have bought a laser for what you'll pay for consumables.
I'm running moderate volumes through a Minolta-QMS 2350 which is reliable, fast enough, and didn't cost a fortune.
Keep in mind that printers are mechanical and need regular maintenance, especially if you are working them hard.