the printer

Ink-jet printers are widely available at very low prices.
Sometimes, however, there is a tradeoff between component quality and cartridges pricing.

If you have a medium to high volume of printing requirements, consider the quality of your printer carefully!

The market now offers Prosumer laser printers (B/W and color) that require a higher initial investment, but that will deliver a better print quality, better dependability during the course of time and overall lower cost-per-page.

Note:
Be careful when printing self-adhesive paper with laser printers. Make sure that the sheet is not too thick or incompatible with your laser printer.
Most of all, do not use ink-jet photo paper in a laser printer since the laser printer can be badly damaged.
Check your printer's manual for paper compatibility.