Photo-loving printers that also scan and make copies are a steal at $100 or less. These all-in-one inkjets serve home users and scrapbook makers who like to tinker with digital imaging after work or over a long weekend. Many machines in this lineup also include memory card slots or a PictBridge port, so you can insert your digital camera card or plug in your camera via USB to print photos without using a computer. If you plan to use your all-in-one as a photo kiosk, find a model with a color LCD that displays pictures before you print, such as the easy-to-use Lexmark P6250, the Lexmark P4350, or the petite HP PSC 2355. One drawback to most budget all-in-ones is that they come with two ink cartridges, so you'll have to swap cartridges when you switch between printing pictures and text documents. Plus, when one color runs dry, you need to toss the entire color cartridge and buy a fresh one.

For more polished output and advanced features, such as slide and negative scanning, prepare to pay more for the Canon Pixma MP760 or the Epson RX620. Offices should look for an inkjet multifunction with networking potential and automated document feeders.