Multifunction inkjet printers Updated December 14, 2005 If you have to print in color and don't mind an all-in-one that doesn't race through plain old black-and-white text pages, these offerings fit the bill. All include a printer with text and color photo skills, as well as a scanner and a fax machine. Did we mention that their ADFs (automatic document feeders) let you easily photocopy a stack of pages without lifting the scanner lid? While the HP OfficeJet 7410 boasts the most features, including Wi-Fi networking potential, the Canon Pixma MP780 is best loved by CNET's users. |
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Canon Pixma MP780 |
HP OfficeJet 7410 |
Dell 962 |
Lexmark X7170 |
Brother MFC-420cn |
HP Photosmart 3310 All-in-One |
| Review date | February 4, 2005 | December 10, 2004 | January 27, 2005 | November 4, 2004 | November 2, 2004 | November 7, 2005 |
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| Review summary | The Canon Pixma MP780 is well suited for home offices or businesses small enough to get by without a networked multifunction printer. | You'll get what you pay for. The 7410 provides the latest all-in-one features and functions--for a price. | The Dell 962 crams four multifunction features into a single speedy printer without too many compromises along the way--unless you crave fast photocopying. | The Lexmark X7170 fits a home or a small office that values good-looking photos more than speed, sharp text prints, or great scans. | The Brother MFC-420cn is a good multifunction for easy digital photo printing, but it's too limited for heavy workloads. | The HP Photosmart 3310's many useful features make it a good fit for a home office. |
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| User comments | 7.7 Very good (from 113 users) | 5.0 Average (from 196 users) | 5.8 Average (from 16 users) | 5.5 Average (from 17 users) | 6.2 Good (from 86 users) | 4.7 Mediocre (from 71 users) |
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| Copier Type | Digital | Digital | Digital | Digital | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Max Fax Transmission Speed | 33.6 Kbps | 33.6 Kbps | 33.6 Kbps | 33.6 Kbps | 14.4 Kbps | 33.6 Kbps |
| Data Compression System | MR , MH , JPEG , MMR | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | MR , MH , JPEG , MMR | Info unavailable |
| Fax Resolutions | 203 x 98 dpi , 203 x 196 dpi , 200 x 200 dpi | 300 x 300 dpi , 200 x 200 dpi | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 300 x 300 dpi , 200 x 100 dpi , 200 x 200 dpi |
| Scanning | 2400 x 4800 dpi | 2400 x 4800 dpi | Info unavailable | 1200 x 4800 dpi | 600 x 2400 dpi | 4800 x 4800 dpi |
| Original Type | Books , Sheets | Sheets | Sheets | Sheets | Sheets | Sheets |
| Document Feeder Capacity | 35 sheets | 50 sheets | 50 sheets | 50 sheets | 10 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Media Type | Plain paper , Transparencies , Photo paper , Envelopes | Plain paper , Cards , Banner , Greeting cards , Transparencies , Labels , Photo paper , Iron-on transfers , Envelopes | Plain paper , Transparencies , Photo paper , Envelopes | Plain paper , Cards , Banner , Transparencies , Coated paper , Labels , Photo paper , Iron-on transfers , Envelopes | Plain paper , Photo paper | Plain paper , Cards , Banner , Transparencies , Labels , Photo paper , Iron-on transfers , Envelopes |
| Standard Media Capacity | 300 sheets | 400 sheets | 100 sheets | 150 sheets | 100 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Max Media Capacity | Info unavailable | 400 sheets | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Output Trays Capacity | Info unavailable | 50 sheets | 50 sheets | Info unavailable | 25 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Collator | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | None |
| Stacker | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | None |
| Stapler | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | None |
| Binder | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | None |
| Printer type | Multifunction printer | Multifunction printer , Multifunction | Multifunction | Multifunction printer , Multifunction | Multifunction printer , Multifunction | Multifunction printer , Multifunction |
| Max Resolution B/W | 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi | Info unavailable | 2400 x 1200 dpi | 6000 x 1200 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Max Resolution Color | 4800 x 1200 dpi | 4800 x 1200 dpi | 4800 x 1200 dpi | 4800 x 1200 dpi | 6000 x 1200 dpi | 4800 x 1200 dpi |
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| Product name | Canon Pixma MP780 | HP OfficeJet 7410 | Dell 962 | Lexmark X7170 | Brother MFC-420cn | HP Photosmart 3310 All-in-One |
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$219-$238 from 2 stores |