What are the best printers multifunctional for MacBooks?

Hello all,
Any recommendations on what printer to buy?
Thanks
Diana1

I have been using the HP LaserJet M1536dnf MFP printer/scanner/fax/copier attached to an ethernet port on my wireless router via Snow Leopard, Lion, and Mountain Lion (all functions currently working over the network), as well as using its AirPrint capabilities from an iPod Touch and iPad.  When I got the printer last year I did have to upgrade the firmware, via a USB cable from my Macbook, to get AirPrint support, but I would hope HP is now shipping the printers with that support already included.
This is a networked, Gray Scale Black & White laser printer, with built-in Postscript support.
I lean strongly towards laser printers with Postscript support.  1st because B&W laser printers print longer without running out of toner (except maybe the initial toner cartridge).  2nd, as time goes by, the drivers for the scanner/fax functions may not be updated for an old printer, but generic Postscript drivers are generally always available, so I should be able to at least print to the device for as long as it still works.
If I want something printed in color, I'll take a USB thumb drive to a drug store and get some color prints.

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