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.
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The Canon Pixma MX700 is a great choice for small offices with a wide variety of print tasks. This inkjet multifunction beats out the competition with a winning combination of features and performance.
If you work in a one-person office and are on a tight budget, the Pixma MX300 is a good fit; you won't find better quality output from comparably priced all-in-one inkjets. You'll need to keep shopping, however, if you need built-in networking or fast prints.
The Lexmark X4550 offers what most all-in-ones in this price range don't: wireless networking. Casual home users who value network-readiness will love that feature, but users who want better print quality will be happier with a different machine.
The Dell V305w is an inexpensive all-in-one printer that also connects wirelessly to your home network. However, the output quality needs significant improvement, and the cost to maintain the printer is much higher than the industry standard.
The HP Deskjet F4280 is an affordable printer for students and home users as it does a pretty good job of printing. However, if you also need a scanner that does a top job then this all-in-one printer is not for you.
The Brother MFC-7440N prints quickly and is fairly inexpensive to sustain, but we simply can't get behind a printer with poor quality graphics, significant hardware defects, and a boring design.
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.
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.
CNET.com.au attended HP's annual consumer launch in Singapore this week. Dubbed "Simply Yours" the event focused on design, innovation and ease of use. Check out our gallery to see the new PCs, laptops, printers and iPaqs that were on display.
Kodak just announced a slew of new digital imaging products at CES, including several cameras and an all-in-one photo printer scheduled to ship in the first half of this year.
Multifunction inkjet printers are one of the most valuable, versatile devices you can put in your home or office. CNET.com.au rounds up four offerings under AU$300 so you can choose the best option at the best price.
Hewlett-Packard has launched a new range of Officejet Pro printers Down Under aimed at home office users and small- to medium-sized businesses that use laser printers.
What should you look for in a multifunction printer? CNET.com.au highlights issues you need to consider including scanner, document feeder and fax capabilities.
HP has just launched three new all-in-one printers that can print colour documents at 31 ppm and 4 x 6-inch colour prints in 14 seconds (provided you use HP Advanced photo paper).
The Dell V305w is an inexpensive all-in-one printer that also connects wirelessly to your home network. However, the output quality needs significant improvement, and the cost to maintain the printer is much higher than the industry standard.
The HP Deskjet F4280 is an affordable printer for students and home users as it does a pretty good job of printing. However, if you also need a scanner that does a top job then this all-in-one printer is not for you.
The Brother MFC-7440N prints quickly and is fairly inexpensive to sustain, but we simply can't get behind a printer with poor quality graphics, significant hardware defects, and a boring design.
The Canon Pixma MP610 is a minor upgrade of the MP600, offering nothing less and not much more but if you don't already have a multifunction printer it may be worth a look.
The HP Deskjet F4280 is an affordable printer for students and home users as it does a pretty good job of printing. However, if you also need a scanner that does a top job then this all-in-one printer is not for you.
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