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Inkjet or laser?

Inkjets are cheaper and great for color photos, but cost you later in cartridges. Lasers are pricey, but they print quickly and do text well.

Can I get a fax and copier, too?

Yep, just go with a multifunction printer, which combines copier, scanner, printer, and—in some models—fax.

What cables do I need?

All new printers take a USB, but older ones still use the big parallel cable. You could even go wireless with a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth printer.

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