I highly recommend EPSON. I have three myself, Epson Styplus Photo 1400 for photo printing (takes larger paper too), Epson Stylus Color 880 (old) that my hubby uses, and have an Epson RX620 on ebay that ends today that is a great printer as I replaced it with a Epson Artison 810 as I have created a wireless network in my home.

For what you print there are some really good Epson to can be had on clearance. Doesn't sound like you need any fancy things like I do. Go to your local office supply in the area and I'm betting they have a new clearance one at a decent price. I bought one for my friend for about four months ago and got it for $40 NEW. Below is a link to -
**Epson and what they show as clearance; but again, sure if you go to your local store you'd find an excellent deal:
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/BuyEpson/ccHome.jsp

They have the following reburshied one which at $80 is a good deal: Epson Artisan 700 All-in-One Printer - Refurbished

**Office Max has an Epson WorkForce 30 Ink Jet Printer on clearance for $69.99

Good luck on your decision. dot