I’m a telecommuter and have a Brother laser monochrome printer/scanner. I probably use it more for scanning like when I have to sign expense reports and stuff. I print concert tix, too. 
It’s a relative bargain and the carts are not expensive.
http://m.brother-usa.com/Printer/ModelDetail/1/HL2280DW/Overview#.Vsk3IEU76nM
