Need a New Printer

When I upgraded to OSX 8, I got slapped in the face with a printer, my HP 6122 that is no longer supported. Fortunately it still prints. unlike my HP 960, however only in black ink. When a test page prints, it shows colors, but when I tell it to print in OSX 8, no luck, black and gray scale only.

So...
I have traditionally liked HP because it has large cartridges and the printer heads are on the cartridge. Traditionally I've not liked Epson cause it used to have an issue (still does?) with clogged heads (heads not on the cartridges) and it has/had small cartridges. But now I've heard the new HP printer cartridges are small too.

Based on what I've said, any suggestions on a new printer? What about Kodak that speaks of being the most inexpensive printer for ink?
Thanks!
-Dave

 

I'd also like to ask if anyone is using their all in one printer to fax documents over a VOIP phone system? If so I'd like details!

Thanks for the suggestion! Tradionally I've had high brand loyalty to HP printers because of the features I mentioned in my first post. Now I'm reconsidering and will consider this one.

Don't have those. But with Mountain Lion, I believe it's a driver issue and HP no longer supports these older printers. How would those devices overcome this issue I wonder?

 

I ended up purchasing a Hewlett Packard CF147A#BGJ LaserJet PRO 200 Color Printer

Thanks for the advice.

 

It's enroute. I read up a lot and it seems like the less you pay for a printer up front, the more you pay for it's ink. I also like the fact that laser toner does not go bad if it sits unused unlike deskjet ink which can dry up or clog. And I got it in my head that it's the most economical. I'll report back once I've had a chance to get to know it.

Note: I paid $160 for mine. The Amazon link now shows $195.

 

So far so good. Not that I need it frequently, my only complaint is that the HP driver offers no manual even, odd printing. This seems like such a basic thing to have.

Does anyone know of a way around that? Thanks!

Update: I'm not sure if the MacOS8 drivers on HP's site are the same that have all ready been installed via Apple update. Going to try that.

 

After using this printer for a couple of weeks, I recommend it! I like it better than the deskjets I've been using for the last (almost) 20 years. Regarding printing prices, I have yet to experience the joy of replacing toner cartridges.

 

It makes a buzzy, clicky noise (but not a racket) for a couple of seconds. After reading about laser printers, I believe there is static electricity involved and am not sure if that might be associated with the sounds on startup.