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Are you in the market for a color, laser jet multi-function printer that can also scan and print both sides (without manual intervention)? Then you’re in (some) luck as HP’s taking $ 100 off this little workhorse. Yes, this deal isn’t as good as the lowest historical price of $ 399 and the often-times price of $ 449. Still, this is one heck of a printer and I’m tempted to get it just for future use.

More caveats: the toner cartridges are not cheap but this printer is bound to last longer than inkjet printers that dry up and clog up. Just my two cents. Some good advice: never buy consumables in advance or bulk. They do and will expire and will render your printer useless. Unless you print a ton, just use the cheaper, smaller yield OEM cartridges. This is true for both laser and inkjet printers.