If you are only printing black and white text for basic home needs, then you could probably get by with this printer. More advanced printing jobs need a more advanced printer. I have only had problems with paper jams on a few occasions although it seems to be a big problem for other users. Occasionally when I try to print something, my computer (also a dell) says the printer is not connected or not powered on although it is. As with all dell printers, you can only get ink for it by ordering it through dell. Their ink is very expensive to start with and then I would wind up paying 29.99% interest...review »