Do-it-all office inkjets

Most offices shop for a laser multifunction to meet all of their document demands. But only ink-based multifunctions can juggle spreadsheets for work and print pictures for play.

For home offices or small start-ups, these models include text and photo printing, scanning, and faxing, plus they have an automatic document feeder to make stacks of photocopies. Some are a breeze to set up, but others, especially if you want to connect them to a network, take much longer. Scrapbook hobbyists should turn to a digital imaging-driven all-in-one, while high-volume business users should consider a laser multifunction to print lots of text and save on upkeep costs.

Canon Pixma MP780 Read review The Canon Pixma MP780 is well suited for home offices or businesses small enough to get by without a networked multifunction printer. Brother MFC-5840cn Read review We love this all-in-one's low price and office-appropriate features, but we can't overlook its poor performance and dismal output quality. HP OfficeJet 7410 Read review You'll get what you pay for. The 7410 provides the latest all-in-one features and functions -- for a price. Lexmark X7170 Read review The Lexmark X7170 fits a home or a small office that values good-looking photos more than speed, sharp text prints, or great scans.