What kind of printer should I get if I want to make prints that are colorfast- things like mini posters, postcards, stickers, etc. I can spend 3 or 4 hundred dollars. I read about some thermal dye thing and some other options....I don't know what to get. Thanks

You really need a laser printer (for good quality postcards and such). If this is for a business, it might benefit you to contact someone like Canon or Xerox and lease a printer from them. It is costly, but once you figure in the cost of toners, supplies and service...it comes out for the best (and cheapest).

Might I suggest Lexmark color printers.

Thermal dye printers (good ones anyways) can be very expensive.
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