RSSMeg Massie - AOL Shopping
We love our laptops – everyone's got one these days. They've got all you need for your basic professional and recreational uses... except for the printer. Cheap printers used to come in a package deal with desktop computers, but now that we're all buying laptops, those printers are sold separately. If you just broke the bank on your latest computer, you don't want to spend another fortune on accessories. Cheap printers are yours for the picking; whether you need to print off your holiday photos, your first manuscript, or your tax forms, we've got you covered.
Please note: Average prices based on AOL Shopping availability at press time.
Cheap Deal #1
Epson Stylus NX400 All-In-One Printer
Average Price: $91
Don't you hate waiting three minutes for a color printer to finish printing your photo, only to pick it up out of the tray and smudge wet ink all over your hands and the page? The Epson Stylus NX400 won't do that to you and your prints. This cheap printer is a steal at under $100 (some sellers are offering it under $50!), and you'll love the quality. It's super-fast at up to 34 color pages per minute on plain, photo, and specialty papers. When you use DURAbrite Ultra ink, prints are ready to handle as soon as they hit the tray – so your photos and your fingers are safe at last.
Cheap Deal #2
Canon PIXMA MP620 All-In-One Printer
Average Price: $140
If you're looking for a cheap printer that can handle your photos in addition to all your other printing needs, the Canon PIXMA MP620 is an excellent choice. This cheap multifunction printer can scan, copy, and fax, too, and it will print digital photos directly from your camera's memory card – you don't even need a computer. Before you print, you can preview and enhance photographs on this cheap printer's 2.5" TFT display.Cheap Deal #3
Samsung CLP-315 Laser Printer
Average Price: $183
Laser printers are ideal for high-volume printing jobs, and the Samsung CLP-315 is a great cheap printer for an office. It's small enough to fit on a bookcase or shelf, and its NO-NOIS print engine technology will keep distractions to a minimum. Cheap Deal #4
Hewlett-Packard Officejet J6480 All-In-One Printer
Average Price: $187
HP has long been a leader in high quality cheap printers. This all-in-one wireless model is more than just a great cheap printer – it scans, copies, and faxes, too. It's a speedy machine even for color printing at 25 pages per minute. With so many functions, the Hewlett-Packard Officejet J6480 is an excellent choice for your home office or small business.Cheap Deal #5
Brother HL-2140 Laser Printer
Average Price: $106
If all you need is a cheap printer to do basic document printing jobs, then the Brother HL-2140 Laser Printer is just what you're looking for. It can spit out 23 black and white pages per minute, but keep in mind that this cheap printer is designed for basic jobs only. It's not an ideal machine for graphics, but it's great for text documents, plus it is compact, easy-to-use, and easy on the bank account. 
