Ideas / Recommendations for Workgroup Printer with LOW Cost-per-page?

(Like everyone else), we're printing more color than we anticipated.
Our leasing company charges $0.09 per color page on our Xerox Workcenter 7545 copier.
Color print is primarily used by a small group (6 individuals) who print about 3000 color pages per month. I'm considering a smaller additional network laser just for that group - if a suitable one can be found. (Does not need to be multi-function.)
We'd probably purchase (vs. lease) in this case - but cost-per-page (toner cost) is an important consideration.
Has anyone else done a similar recent study - and been happily surprised by the actual outcome? Or - are your costs lower - but you've been unsatisfied by reliability, etc.?
Thanks in advance!
This topic first appeared in the Spiceworks Community

I would greatly appreciate any feedback please!!! I thank you in advance!!!

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