I use a lexmark 9575 professional. By being careful on checking ink prices (I watch staples and usually use a rewards coupon, a $10.00 coupon and turn in cartridges for more rewards points. If you watch carefully you can usually get 50% return on rewards points by buying the ink jet paper from staples and also get the paper on sale. I do not use 3rd party or compatable cartridges in this machine.I also do most of my printing in draft mode to save on ink. By following these practices, I have been able to get the cartridges for less then $15.00. It also comes with extra capacity cartridges, not starter cartridges!! and a USB cable and a Phone cable.
Kodak is suppose to be the cheapest on ink but I do not kmow about its quality or what it comes with.
Do not get the lemark 7675 if you plan on using it in draft mode. It has a software bug that they have not been able to fix (I tried 2 machines and had numerous talks with their engineers before lexmark admitted that they had a problem and replaced them with the 9575(a much better printer). In normal mode the 7675 printer is fine.
Watch for sale prices on the printers, I have seen mine for as low as $150.00 and as high as $350.00. If you get a lexmark on e-bay, lexmark may not honor the waranty.
Be careful on your choice for a printer and good luck!
Can anyone provide a recommendation on a multi-function printer which would be relatively small in size but provide adequate printing, copying and scanning? My daughter will not have much space for extra items in her dorm room. It does not need to be wireless but should be as economical as possible in ink costs. I realize that there will be some tradeoffs in the attributes I am seeking. However, I would appreciate guidance since there seems to be so many choices.
thanks for your help!

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