QuiltE
I buy electronics at Staples without hesitation. However, their super-geek whippersnappers wouldn't have a clue what you would need. Even a non-whippersnapper wouldn't be much help unless he/she has tried printing on fabric. IMHO
C. Jenkins company was the first to develop treatments for the home sewer to use for printing on fabric with inkjets. They have the longest track record on researching and developing products for printing on fabrics.
Here’s their essay on choosing printers
http://www.cjenkinscompany.com/Choos...inter_s/21.htm It has some interesting information, comparing HP, Canon, and Epson printers. Might be worth a read before choosing a printer.