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September 5, 2008
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Inkjet multifunction printers--which combine a printer, scanner, copier and (sometimes) a fax machine--continue both to proliferate and to drop in price, to the point where buying a stand-alone printer almost doesn't make sense anymore. You can now get an Inkjet MFP with full photo printing capabilities for about $100 (and sometimes less). If you don't require extras such as the ability to scan and sometimes fax documents, then you'll be interested that all our top 10 single-function Inkjet printers cost between just $50 and $300. If you do a lot of printing in a small office situation, then a color or monochrome sub $1000 multifunction laser printer could be right for you. And if laser printing sounds great--but price remains a concern--you'll be pleased to note that our Top 10 single-function color laser printer chart includes highly ranked models priced as low as $299. And for snap happy families interested in producing 4-by-6 photos away from the PC, new snapshot models include surprising features like big preview LCD displays and tempting prices starting at $100. Color Lasers
This competent printer balances good pricing, speed, and print quality with a sometimes-awkward design.
Monochrome Lasers
This fast, well-equipped laser can handle both SOHO and workgroup needs, and it has room to grow.
Multifunction Inkjets
Work- and play-oriented features blend harmoniously in this unit, with just a few quality and design issues.
This versatile unit handles photo and CD/DVD printing as easily as everyday copies or scans.
This capable unit offers full photo capabilities and a 1.8-inch LCD for a surprisingly low price.
Photo Printers
Photos suffer on plain paper, but shine on photo paper; photo-processing features are plentiful.
Inkjet Printers
The Pixma iP3500 offers impressive speed, very good output, and useful features for a low price.
Multifunction Lasers
Low-cost laser MFP offers high copy quality and good performance for the price.
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