If photos are what you want, options include printers that produce only photo-sized prints. If you need to generate documents, envelopes and other items, a desktop photorealistic printer is your best bet.
Prices vary for paper, special inks and other supplies.
Order extra supplies so you can change a cartridge when necessary. Check networking options. More and more computers and digital cameras can hook up to a Universal Serial Bus. Though mostly in demand by high-end graphics, publishing and CAD programs, having a printer that can support PostScript will increase its versatility in your office and make the acquisition an easier sale to your boss. Starting next year, Microsoft Corp. is going to push Windows NT 5.0 as a solution for workgroups and networks.