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What is the best color laser printer for graphic design?

I have an invitations and announcements business and need an affordable printer that can produce high quality graphics and text on a variety of papers (vellum, cardstock, etc). Speed is not as important as quality, the text needs to be impeccable and the resolution has to be on point. I've previously used a HP inkjet and like the vivid colors they produce but have experienced smudging on my metallic coated papers. I was looking at the Brothers brand because of their high resolution but am still unsure because of toner prices. Anyone have any good recommendations, keeping in mind affordability?

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1. The past few years, the prices of color laser printers have significantly decreased. Nowadays, not only offices and workgroups can own laser printers but ordinary households as well. Laser printer prices went down to cater the mass market as well as to compete with the inkjet printers. Laser printers usually produce better printouts than inkjet printers. Hence, more and more consumers prefer to own a color laser printer these days. If you are one of those consumers who are on a tight budget but wants to have a decent color laser printer, here is a list of the most affordable laser printers that you can avail in the market.
2. I am wondering if you ended up ordering one? I too am looking for a desktop style printer that can print heavy card stock for invitation, vellum etc. Let me know what you end up with and if it works out! I desperately need advice too thanks