HP or Xerox Color Laser MFP?

I am about to purchase a color laser MFP. I researched a while ago and had decided on the Xerox 6180. However, I just noticed that HP just came out with the 3530. I would like to be able to use the scanner to scan docs into a networked computer. I know the Xerox has a way to do this, but cannot find out if the HP can do this also.
We have used HP printers forever and have had great luck with them. But I have heard (read) that their MFP's do not always play friendly with macs. I've never had a Xerox printer, but have read that they play well with macs.
Any advice or recommendations will be greatly appreciated!
See 'ya,
John

I did my research for the "best" compatible network color laser/scanner/fax for the Mac and Leopard. The answer late last year was the Brother MFC-9840CDW.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductReview.aspx?Item=N82E16828113257
Flatbed scanner, sheet feeder, full duplex printing, scan from any computer, scan to any computer. Wireless if you want it.
Brother has shown it's serious about Mac support. They are currently developing drivers for these latest versions of OS X.
BTW, got it on Amazon for $600 w/free shipping. The deals change weekly. Two years ago this printer was over $1300. I saw an "Open Box" sale on NewEgg for $428 today.

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