 Re: printer
I think you first have to decide (1) do you want inkjet or laser (2) what size are you going to do - if larger than 8.5x14, a laser would not work..only one that will do 11x17 and it is big..and heavy.. (3) are you going to do dark garments or white...and if sublimation, you can only do polyester garments.
lowest cost inkjet is probably the Epson C88+ but that will only do 8.5 wide.
on lasers...be sure you know what laser will work with your paper..not all are the same | 
