Which Business Printers and Scanners Offer the Lowest Running Costs?

I learned this lesson the expensive way. A few years ago, I bought a budget office printer thinking I was saving money. Within weeks, replacement cartridges and maintenance costs started adding up faster than expected.

That pushed me to research business printers and scanners based on long-term value instead of the lowest upfront price. Now I’m curious what models have actually kept your operating costs low over time? Have laser options worked better, or are there other setups worth considering for busy offices? Share your experience and what made the biggest difference.