Printers are the workhorses of the information system, yet they rarely get the attention each flashy new computer receives. Without the printer, however, the computer and other devices are only half as valuable. Mobile systems and electronic mail notwithstanding, the concept of a truly paper free environment for business is a long way off. The printer will remain a critical asset for the foreseeable future, and it has had as interesting a development path as the computer itself. The introduction of the HP Color LaserJet 2840 printer and Q3963a magenta toner will ensure that movement upward of technology.