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Do it all with these high-scoring multifunction printers
Justin Yu,
April 1, 2009
An all-in-one printer gives you the freedom to complete multiple projects with the same printer, scanner, and copier, and fax machine all built into one central device. Most multifunction inkjet and laser printers also include front-loading media readers that let you print directly from your digital camera's storage card without the need for a physical computer in the middle. If you do choose to hook it up to your desktop, you're given a number of options for connectivity, with many printers featuring a build in 802.11b/g wireless print server, Ethernet networking, and of course the standard USB 2.0 port.Prices range from around $150 all the way up to $400 for extra features like multi-ink cartridge bays, increased dots per inch (DPI) results, and large format touch screens for advanced photo editing. Whether you need these auxiliary features or just want to perform simple print, fax, scan, and copy functions, an all-in-one printer makes a useful companion to your home or office workstation.
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| Price | $139.99 to $200.26 | $143.45 to $199.99 | $266.99 to $399.99 | $189.00 to $217.99 | $149.97 to $458.75 |
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| Review date | December 11, 2008 | May 08, 2008 | April 15, 2008 | April 04, 2008 | June 04, 2008 |
| The Bottom Line | Aside from a few design hang-ups and a slower than average output speed, the Lexmark X7675 Professional all-in-one printer is a cut above other multifunctional printers. Its excellent quality prints, easy-to-set-up wireless connectivity, and generous five-year warranty catapult it to the top of our list of favorites. | The HP Officejet J6480 has a lot of built-in features that are rarely found included in a $200 printer. Shoppers looking for an all-inclusive multifunctional unit will be impressed with the robust hardware and rich print quality. | The Canon Pixma MX7600 multifunction is a huge improvement over the previous model. With additional features such as an autoduplexer, increased faxing options, and an upgraded control cockpit, we have no problem recommending the MX7600. | Aside from a few complaints, we like the Dell 1125's overall package. The reasonable price tag also helps. We would recommend the Dell 1125 as a sensible solution for shoppers in the market for a text-specific all-in-one. | The C8180 multifunctional printer is an excellent choice for photo enthusiasts. It prints high-quality text and photos at a heavy price: the printer is s...l...o...w. If you always choose quality over speed, the c8180 will be a worthwhile addition to your digital toolshed. |
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| Printing Technology | Info unavailable | Ink-jet ( Color ) | Ink-jet ( Color ) | Laser ( Monochrome ) | Ink-jet ( Color ) |
| Product Description | Info unavailable | HP Officejet J6480 All-in-One ( Color ) | Canon PIXMA MX7600 ( Color ) | Dell Multifunction Monochrome Laser Printer 1125 ( Monochrome ) | HP Photosmart C8180 All-in-One ( Color ) |
| Weight | Info unavailable | 17 lbs | 36.6 lbs | 23.4 lbs | 25.1 lbs |
| PC Connection | Info unavailable | Hi-Speed USB IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX | Hi-Speed USB Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX | Hi-Speed USB | Bluetooth Hi-Speed USB IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g Ethernet 10 Base-T |
| PC Connection Availability | Info unavailable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Media Type | Info unavailable | Cards Labels Envelopes Photo paper Plain paper Transparencies Iron-on transfers | Cards Labels Envelopes Plain paper | Cards Labels Envelopes Plain paper Recycled paper Transparencies | Cards Labels Envelopes Photo paper Plain paper Transparencies Iron-on transfers |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | Info unavailable | 18.7 in x 18.6 in x 10 in | 19.7 in x 21 in x 10.1 in | 16.3 in x 17.5 in x 14.8 in | 17.6 in x 15.4 in x 8.5 in |
| Original Type | Info unavailable | Sheets | Sheets | Sheets | Sheets |
| Scanning | Info unavailable | 4800 dpi | 9600 x 4800 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi | 9600 dpi |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Info unavailable | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty |
| Media Size | Info unavailable | 3 in x 5 in (min) - Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max) | Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max) | Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max) | 3 in x 5 in (min) - 8.5 in x 24.0 in (max) |
| Original Size | Info unavailable | Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max) | Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max) | Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max) | 8.5 in x 11 in (max) |
| Max Printing Resolution | Info unavailable | up to 1200 dpi (mono) / up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (color) | up to 600 x 600 dpi (mono) / up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (color) | up to 600 x 600 dpi | up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (mono) / up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (color) |
| Max Printing Speed | Info unavailable | up to 31 pages/min (mono) / up to 25 pages/min (color) | up to 28 pages/min (mono) / up to 23 pages/min (color) | up to 21 pages/min | up to 34 pages/min (mono) / up to 33 pages/min (color) |
| Vista Certification | Info unavailable | Works with Windows Vista | Certified for Windows Vista | Works with Windows Vista | Certified for Windows Vista |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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