Although I don't have personal experience, I have seen a number of posts on this and other lists warning against Lexmark printers, both laser and inkjet, especially about reliability. I suggest you find some published reviews from the computer magazines, etc., for a little reassurance. That does sound like a great price for a COLOR laser--the usual Mac sources all have an HP Color LaserJet 2550L for $499 but I haven't researched further. I do know HP laser and inkjet printers have a great record of reliability; don't know about their color lasers. Steve in Raleigh