This is the most expensive mistake I've ever made in purchasing computer-related equipment. I paid about $900 when I purchased the Minolta printer new several years ago. I thought I was investing in a read workhorse that would stand me in good stead for many years to come. The fact that you can buy the same printer now for $75 on E-bay should tell you something. In fact I don't see how you could even ship this incredibly heavy and bulky piece of equipment for under the $75 amount.The machine is too noisy to leave running all the time, yet it's time-consuming to boot up when you do shut it down.The numerous consumables (cartridges, oil rollers, drums, etc.) all wear out at a fast rate and they are VERY expensive to replace (as other reviewers have noted).Tech support was virtually non-existent.I'll never buy a Minolta product again.