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Honestly, you should probably never go to Office Max/Depot or Staples for printer stuff because they often overcharge. Unless you need to print photos, get a reliable laser printer (Brother is great) and then shop around for toner when it's time to replace in a few years. I found the toner I needed through the MFG website, then searched around a bit to see if there was a better deal. Toner is almost never an emergency, it'll warn you when it's low, which means you probably have a few months to order something.
Also, don't get an inkjet, you'll pay out the nose for it. If you do need to print photos, I recommend sending batches to get printed somewhere else. Yeah, it's not as convenient as having the printer right there, but it'll save a bit of time and headache, and probably some cash as well.
I buy paper at Costco and toner online at whatever retailer is cheapest. For office supplies, I generally stock up around back-to-school sales in August/September (in the US). The only time I go to an office supply store is if I really need some folders or something around tax season.