The new Kodak printer is affordable to buy and the ink cartridges are cheaper than all others. They are smaller cartridges though, so if you do a lot of printing this may not be for you. The printer was easy to set up and runs well, not near as many issues as I have had with Epson and HP. It is low tech so it is great for beginners, or someone who does not plan to use it everyday. You can put a memory card right into it as well as plug your camera into it and print directly which is a great feature. It also scans and copies which drew me to it as well. It is simple and easy and efficient.