Originally Posted by
Mary2e
My current printer is laser

That's why I love it. The ink lasts forever, though it is expensive to buy a cartridge when it does empty. I think it's been at least 5+ years since I put in a cartridge and did so this week.
Color or B&W laser?
This is one of the things to think about as the years pass - you may love your printer, but if toner cartridges get more and more expensive, it may be more cost effective to get a new printer.