Printer for college student

I have a freshman in college who called me yesterday saying she's in need of a printer in her dorm. Going to the Union just doesn't cut it.
Any suggestions for a "college quality"-type printer?
(It's only been two weeks but the college keeps costing more and more!)

Hi RCM..
When I bought my MacBook I got my printer free, tho usually I believe they run around $100.00. Its an HP Photosmart C4280 All In One. I was skeptical because even tho the price was right, I work my printer HARD. It prints, scans and copys. It is compact (good for small spaces) yet doesn't sacrafice on size or quality. Color and Black and White, of course. Paper tray is on the bottom and it slides in and out so as not to get in the way. Copier and Scanner are on top. It's great. Oh! And loading the ink cartridges is reeeal easy. And since school is just starting, maybe they have another deal going! Hope this helps.
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