Have you got a decent printer? Tell me.

[longearedbat]

I've had it with mine, so am in the market for a new one. I design and paint/ink (general mixed media) my own cards. I need a printer with excellent colour reproduction and that will take a thicker piece of card so I can print them out. I currently have an Epson, which will do that, but this is my second Epson which has decided it can no longer print properly, so not an Epson.
I am currently scanning in my artwork (so at least I have a copy) and people are getting originals, which isn't my intention. I don't mind spending a bit on something good. What would you recommend? Would a laser be better than an inkjet?