Printing is slower than laser printing and the ink will run if the page gets wet, but it's adequate for normal use. You will need to replace ink cartridges in an inkjet printer or toner in a laser. Most manufacturers will be able to tell you the cost per page if you ask. I recently purchased a machine of this type for about 250 that I am delighted with. The scanner includes OCR software and it is incredibly easy to use.
Every action is prompted on screen or via a printer display.
It's worth checking out. Monitor The standard size of monitor currently appears to be 17in. Larger models are available and useful for graphics or DTP work. Cheap deals generally include a 15in monitor. It's nice to have a large screen but not essential.