Microsoft Windows 2000 / NT4.0 Inkjet Printers

The Bottom Line: This is a solid, low-cost option for small offices and workgroups that need budget color printing that's strictly business.

Specs: Workgroup printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 28 pages/min, 9 pages/min, 4 pages/min, 24 pages/min, 8 pages/min, 8.1 pages/min, 2.3 pages/min, 0.7 pages/min, PC, Mac, USB, Parallel

Specs: Workgroup printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 28 pages/min, 9 pages/min, 4 pages/min, 24 pages/min, 8 pages/min, 8.1 pages/min, 2.3 pages/min, 0.7 pages/min, PC, Mac, USB, Parallel

Specs: Workgroup printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, Wireless, 9 pages/min, 28 pages/min, 4 pages/min, 24 pages/min, 8 pages/min, 8.1 pages/min, 2.3 pages/min, 0.7 pages/min, PC, Mac, USB, 802.11b, 802.11g, Parallel, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX

The Bottom Line: This easy, low-cost, printer will appeal to families and students. If you prefer a speedy model, however, keep searching.

Specs: Personal printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 17 pages/min, 6 pages/min, 2 pages/min, 12 pages/min, 4 pages/min, 0.5 pages/min, 0.8 pages/min, 0.7 pages/min, PC, Mac, USB, Parallel

The Bottom Line: The HP 3820's price and stellar photo output make it a good family-photo printer but not a solid all-purpose choice.

Specs: Personal printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 12 pages/min, 10 pages/min, 3 pages/min, 0.5 pages/min, 6 pages/min, 4.5 pages/min, 0.8 pages/min, 0.3 pages/min, 2.5 pages/min, 1 pages/min, 0.2 pages/min, PC, Mac, USB, Parallel

The Bottom Line: The Deskjet 450cbi makes it easy to print on the go, but its quality isn't good enough for important docs.

Specs: Personal printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 9 pages/min, 5 pages/min, 1.6 pages/min, 8 pages/min, 2 pages/min, 1 pages/min, 0.5 pages/min, 0.3 pages/min, 0.1 pages/min, 1.1 pages/min, 0.7 pages/min, 0.4 pages/min, PC, Mac, USB, Infrared, Parallel

The Bottom Line: The cp1160 is designed for desktop SOHO/business use and offers the connectivity and the flexibility to match, but its capabilities aren't quite in line with its price.

Specs: Personal printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 17 pages/min, 6 pages/min, PC, Mac, USB, Infrared, Parallel

Specs: Personal printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, Wireless, 5 pages/min, 2 pages/min, PC, Mac, USB, Infrared, Parallel

Specs: Personal printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 2.3 min/page, 1.1 min/page, 22 pages/min, 11 pages/min, PC, Mac, USB, Parallel

Specs: 24" Large-format printer - Ink-jet - Color, ARCH D (24 in x 36 in), Roll A1 (24 in x 50 ft), Wired, PC, Mac, USB, Parallel