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Photos: Annoying hardware, a rogues' gallery

Photos: Annoying hardware, a rogues' gallery

Hardware may be less 'in your face' than software, but it can still ruin your day. We've listed our main bugbears: let us know if you agree.

11/06/2008 01:05 PM

HP Photosmart C8180

HP Photosmart C8180

The C8180 multifunctional printer is an excellent choice for photo enthusiasts. It prints high-quality text and photos at a heavy price: the printer is slow. If you always choose quality over speed, the C8180 will be a worthwhile addition to your digital toolshed.

05/06/2008 06:01 PM

Printer's gel-like ink works on everything

Xerox gave a sneak peek last Thursday at its cured gel ink for digital printers that works on a large variety of materials from foil to super-slick plastic to cardboard.

02/06/2008 09:25 AM

Lexmark's new multifunction line-up

Lexmark's new multifunction line-up

Lexmark had announced seven new multifunction printers; four for small office and home users, and three for professional use.

29/05/2008 07:59 PM

Best printers for homes on a budget

Best printers for homes on a budget

Whether you need a printer for your school work, personal documents, or work-at-home business, chances are you're looking for the best bang for your buck. Check out this list of our favourite low-cost printers, and save some of that hard-earned dough!

27/05/2008 03:15 PM

Samsung ML-2851ND

Samsung ML-2851ND

Home offices and small businesses should take a serious look at the Samsung ML-2851ND's mono laser because of its excellent print speed, text print quality, auto-duplexer, and networking features. It's a little more expensive than the competition, but its chart-topping test results speak for themselves.

27/05/2008 02:02 PM

Dell 1720 mono laser printer

Dell 1720 mono laser printer

The Dell 1720 offers fast prints and good print quality, making it an excellent mono laser printer for small offices or work groups.

27/05/2008 12:35 PM

Canon Selphy ES2

Canon Selphy ES2

Although it offers no technical upgrades from its predecessor, an enhanced user interface and larger LCD display improve on the impressive ES1, making the Canon Selphy ES2 a pleasing choice for a dye-sub photo printer.

27/05/2008 09:58 AM

Kodak ESP 3

Kodak ESP 3

The Kodak ESP 3 comes with great software for editing photos and applying touch-ups to portraits, but printer software is only as good as the physical results, and the print quality isn't nearly up to current industry standards. Your money would be much better spent on alternative multifunction printers.

26/05/2008 09:55 AM

HP Officejet J6480

HP Officejet J6480  Video

The Officejet J6480 is Hewlett-Packard's newest all-in-one printer with a host of features designed to appeal to small-to-midsize businesses that want a low-cost, feature-rich device capable of handling projects across the board. The price and features set make the J6480 one of our favourite do-it-all devices.

13/05/2008 05:22 PM

New way to save energy: Disappearing ink

New way to save energy: Disappearing ink

Xerox has paper you can use again and again, which could cut down on energy and the cost of recycling.

01/05/2008 02:22 PM

Dell announces major retail partnership with Officeworks

Dell announces major retail partnership with Officeworks

Dell has announced a major retail partnership with Officeworks, to sell 10 PC models across its 104 outlets.

01/05/2008 10:54 AM

Xerox melts ink to stay green

Xerox melts ink to stay green

Will the development of solid ink lead to greener printing solutions? Xerox thinks so.

30/04/2008 12:13 PM

Photo printing resolution explained

Photo printing resolution explained

All that talk about megapixels and resolution can be confusing when you want to print a picture. But fret not, let our chart show you how.

08/04/2008 03:33 PM

Canon Pixma MX850

Canon Pixma MX850

The Canon Pixma MX850 is a small, versatile multifunction printer suited to a small office looking for a cheap, do-it-all machine. It offers a broad range of features and reasonable document print quality, but don't expect top quality colour prints.

28/03/2008 05:13 PM

Brother HL-2170W

Brother HL-2170W

The Brother HL-2170W laser printer can be the perfect money saving sidekick to your existing inkjet, but don't expect it to handle even the most minor graphic jobs.

25/03/2008 12:19 PM

Print, save and organise your digital photos

Print, save and organise your digital photos

Learn how to organise your images so that they're easy to find, safely backed up, optimised for printing and much more. Once your digital photographs are transferred to your PC, learn how to "process" them for the best possible results.

19/03/2008 03:04 PM

Kodak EasyShare 5500 All-in-One

Kodak EasyShare 5500 All-in-One

Kodak packs a host of features in the EasyShare 5500, but fails to flesh them out sufficiently. We found this all-in-one printer frustrating to use.

05/03/2008 05:38 PM

Print labels for CDs and DVDs

Print labels for CDs and DVDs

Spruce up those boring white labels on the CD/DVD you burn for fun or profit, with easy to use CD labelling software.

03/03/2008 04:36 PM

Epson Stylus Photo R1900

Epson Stylus Photo R1900

Epson's Stylus Photo R1900 photo printer is great for scrapbookers who want to print with pigment ink or advanced photographers who want to print large but can't justify the expense of a pro-level printer.

01/02/2008 10:32 AM

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    • HP Photosmart C6380

      HP Photosmart C6380

      An excellent all-in-one printer for the home and small office, the C6380 pairs great photo printouts with an easy to use interface.

    • Lexmark X7675

      Lexmark X7675

      The Lexmark X7675 is a network-ready multifunction printer that promises much, but delivers little with its average print quality and frustrating setup process.

    • Epson Stylus CX5500

      Epson Stylus CX5500

      This affordable multifunction printer is suitable for light users and students, offering print, scan and copy capabilities for under $100.

    • HP Photosmart C5380

      HP Photosmart C5380

      Affordable all-in-one printers are a dime a dozen these days, but from the looks of it the C5380 may just be one of the best.

    • Epson Stylus Photo TX700W

      Epson Stylus Photo TX700W

      We know they can design cars, but can the Italians do printers? An industrial design team in Milan has turned its hand to Epson's latest Stylus Photo TX range.

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