To find out which one offered the best value, we compared prices for a common basket of goods, including printer paper, toner cartridges, toilet paper, garbage bags, file folders, envelopes and pens.

FORBES: A Penny Pincher's Guide To Office Supplies

Thus, Canon's core engine technologies still hold nearly 60% of the laser-printer market, including machines sold through an alliance with Hewlett-Packard.

ECONOMIST: Canon

As part of a growing trend to produce energy-efficient products, HP announced today a bunch of changes in its line of printers, including a color laser jet printer that it says uses up to 65% less energy than other similar printers.

FORBES: HP Takes A Green Step With Energy Efficient Printers