Test and review the latest multifunction inkjets. Models start at around $100 and combine a printer, scanner, copier and (sometimes) a fax machine.
1. Canon Pixma MX700
B&W Pages per Min.: B&W PPM:30, Color Pages per Min.: Color PPM:20, Max. B&W dpi:600-by-600, Max. Color dpi: 4800-by-1200, Max. Scanning dpi: 2400 by 4800, Tray Capacity, pages:300
Bottom Line: Work- and play-oriented features blend harmoniously in this unit, with just a few quality and design issues.
2. HP Photosmart C6380 All-in-one
B&W Pages per Min.: B&W PPM:33,Color Pages per Min.: Color PPM:31,Max. B&W dpi:600-by-600,Max. Color dpi: 9600-by-2400, Max. Scanning dpi: 4800, Tray Capacity, pages:125
Bottom Line: Well designed, with solid speed and print quality, this home-oriented model has what it takes.
3. Canon Pixma MX7600
B&W Pages per Min.: B&W PPM:28, Color Pages per Min.: Color PPM:23, Max. B&W dpi: 600-by-600, Max. Color dpi: 4800-by-1200,Max. Scanning dpi: 4800 by 9600, Tray Capacity, pages:170
Bottom Line: If you can afford it, this fast, full-featured MFP will suit any small business or home office.
4. Canon MP620
B&W Pages per Min.: B&W PPM:26, Color Pages per Min.: Color PPM:17, Max. B&W dpi: 600-by-600, Max. Color dpi: 9600-by-2400, Max. Scanning dpi: 2400 by 4800, Tray Capacity, pages: 300
Bottom Line: For home or school, the Pixma MP620 offers impressive features and connectivity for a low price.
5. HP Photosmart C5280
B&W Pages per Min.: B&W PPM:32, Color Pages per Min.: Color PPM:24, Max. B&W dpi: 4800-by-1200, Max. Color dpi: 4800-by-1200, Max. Scanning dpi: 4800 by 4800, Tray Capacity, pages:125
Bottom Line: This versatile unit handles photo and CD/DVD printing as easily as everyday copies or scans.
6. Epson Artisan 800
B&W Pages per Min.: B&W PPM:38, Color Pages per Min.: Color PPM:38, Max. B&W dpi: 5760-by-1440, Max. Color dpi: 5760-by-1440, Max. Scanning dpi: 4800-by-4800, Tray Capacity, pages: 120
Bottom Line: You get plenty of features and capabilities, but it needs special paper for the best results.
7. Epson Workforce 600
B&W Pages per Min.: B&W PPM:27, Color Pages per Min.: Color PPM:19, Max. B&W dpi: 5760-by-1440, Max. Color dpi: 5760-by-1440, Max. Scanning dpi: 2400-by-2400, Tray Capacity, pages: 100
Bottom Line: Upstaged by its own blazing speed, this machine pales in every other way--especially ink costs.
8. Canon Pixma MP980
B&W Pages per Min.: B&W PPM:26, Color Pages per Min.: Color PPM:21, Max. B&W dpi: 9600-by-2400, Max. Color dpi: 600-by-600, Max. Scanning dpi: 4800 by 9600, Tray Capacity, pages: 300
Bottom Line: Photos are this higher-end model's forte, and it sports some generous and innovative features.
9. HP Photosmart C8180
B&W Pages per Min.: B&W PPM:34, Color Pages per Min.: Color PPM:33, Max. B&W dpi: 1200-by-1200, Max. Color dpi: 4800-by-1200, Max. Scanning dpi: 9600 by 9600, Tray Capacity, pages: 100
Bottom Line: A LightScribe drive offers soup-to-nuts digital photo processing, but office features are sparse.
10. Lexmark X9575 Professional
B&W Pages per Min.: B&W PPM:33, Color Pages per Min.: Color PPM:28, Max. B&W dpi: 1200-by-1200, Max. Color dpi: 4800-by-2400, Max. Scanning dpi: 1200 by 4800, Tray Capacity, pages: 150
Bottom Line: Though well equipped for a small or home office, its ink costs restrict it to lower-volume use.