i always prefer HP printers, i've had more luck with them than anything else (and i've tried several brands). the one i have now is inexpensive (about $100) and easy to use, plus it prints, copies, and scans. it's the PSC1210, i think, but i don't know if they make that particular one any more. i mainly only use it to print, but it's very convenient to have the other features, particularly since it's still quite compact. and since it's flat on top, you can sit stuff on it until you need to copy or scan.