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Editors' Top Printers
updated March 3, 2006

If you need a grayscale printer, a scanner, and a fax machine but don't have room for all of that equipment, you're a good candidate for a multifunction, or all-in-one, device. Take a look at this batch of multitasking machines if you need crisp and clear black text; but for an all-in-one device with color capabilities, consider a multifunction inkjet instead. What should you keep an eye out for at the store? Our printer buying guide will tell you. -- Elsa Wenzel, associate editor

Multifunction lasers

Printers	Editors' rating	Price	Summary
HP Color LaserJet 2840 Released: 05/10/2005	8.0 Excellent	$399-$1401 from 5 stores	This truly business-friendly color laser multifunction can seamlessly replace the army of devices in your office. Specs: Fax , Copier , Printer , Scanner , Laser , 1200 x 1200 dpi

Samsung SCX-4720F Released: 12/02/2004	7.8 Very good	Email me when product is available	The reliable, easy-to-use Samsung SCX-4720F has great performance but a few glitches, notably limitations on its USB flash drive reader. Specs: Fax , Copier , Printer , Scanner , Laser , 600 x 600 dpi

Canon ImageClass MF8170c	7.7 Very good	Email me when product is available	The MF8170c is a great home-office multifunction, but in bigger offices it's suitable only for patient workgroups. Specs: Fax , Copier , Printer , Scanner , Laser , 1200 x 2400 dpi

HP LaserJet 3380 All-in-One Released: 03/15/2004	7.7 Very good	$399-$479 from 2 stores	The HP LaserJet 3380 is a good match for a very small-business operation that doesn't require color printing. Specs: Fax , Copier , Printer , Scanner , Laser , 600 x 600 dpi

Brother MFC-8440 Released: 04/01/2004	7.6 Very good	Email me when product is available	Brother's MFC-8440 covers the bases and is easy to use, but it's a weak choice for scanning. Specs: Fax , Copier , Printer , Scanner , Laser , 600 x 2400 dpi