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Kodak ESP 3 All-in-One Inkjet Multifunction Printer
(Reviews) A student or home user can get an adequate printer plus a few more features in this low-cost multifunction unit.
Lexmark X9575 Professional Inkjet Multifunction Printer
(Reviews) Though this multifunction printer is well equipped for a small or home office, its ink costs restrict it to lower-volume use.
HP Officejet J6480 All-in-One Inkjet Multifunction Printer
(Reviews) A raft of features makes this multifunction printer tempting, despite its middling performance and a few design flaws.
Top 5 Color Laser Multifunction Printers
(Reviews) These efficient workhorses combine color laser printing, scanning, copying, and, frequently, faxing. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.
Xerox Phaser 6180MFP Color Laser Multifunction Printer
(Reviews) This higher-end color laser MFP offers good performance and features, but it's not for the budget-conscious.
Oki Printing Solutions C3530n Color Laser Multifunction Printer
(Reviews) A low-volume office might tolerate the pricey toner for this color laser MFP, but its design could be a lot better.
Lexmark X500n Color Laser Multifunction Printer
(Reviews) Cheap to buy but costly to resupply, this color laser MFP would fit best in a lower-volume small office.
Konica Minolta Magicolor 2590MF Color Laser Multifunction Printer
(Reviews) Although it prints surprisingly good photos, this color laser MFP has too many limitations for the price.
Dell Multifunction Color Laser Printer 3115cn
(Reviews) Speed and expandability are this color laser MFP's forte, making up for its subpar photos and design quirks.
Brother MFC-9440CN Color Laser Multifunction Printer
(Reviews) Efficient but not stylish, this color laser MFP is a solid choice for adding a little color to work documents.
New Color Inkjet MFP Features DVD Burner
(Reviews) New Color Inkjet MFP Features DVD Burner
Kodak Easyshare 5500 All-In-One Color Inkjet MFP
(Reviews) Poky speed and a high price detract from this multifunction printer's useful small-office/home-office and shutterbug features.
Brother MFC-685CW Color Inkjet MFP
(Reviews) Brother's MFC-685CW is a well-equipped color inkjet multifunction printer. Unfortunately, it's very slow.
Dell 948 All-in-One Color Inkjet MFP
(Reviews) Otherwise average MFP gets a lift from its standard automatic duplexing and automatic document feeder.
Lexmark X6570 Color Inkjet MFP
(Reviews) High-end features--automatic duplexing and Wi-Fi--help the X6570 stand out in its price range.
HP Photosmart C8180 All-in-One Color Inkjet MFP
(Reviews) With a DVD-writable drive, unit offers do-it-all digital photo processing, but office features are sparse.
Canon Pixma MX700 Color Inkjet MFP
(Reviews) A few image-quality and design quirks aside, this multifunction printer offers a capable mix of features for a fair price.
HP Photosmart C5280
(Reviews) This all-in-one offers many features (such as CD/DVD printing) and great photo quality, but its speeds are below average.
New Printers Ideal for Home and Office
(Reviews) New all-in-one devices are ideal for home and office tasks, from printing to to copying to faxing.
Canon Pixma MP530
(Reviews) With its built-in fax and duplexer, the MP530 handles small-office tasks well.
HP OfficeJet Pro L7680
(Reviews) This versatile inkjet multifunction printer stacks up well against laser-based rivals.
Kodak EasyShare 5300 All-in-One
(Reviews) This all-in-one's slightly high price is offset by competitive ink costs. Performance is fair, but photo quality can be very good.
Lexmark's New, Inexpensive Wi-Fi Printers
(News) Here's the lowdown on Lexmark's new bargain-priced wireless printers.
HP's New Multifunction Inkjets Take On Laser-Based Versions
(News) HP's New Multifunction Inkjets Take On Laser-Based Versions
Dell Photo All-In-One 966
(Reviews) This MFP offers a fax, an automated document feeder, wireless networking, and many upgrade options, but print quality isn't tops.
Brother MFC-665CW
(Reviews) This all-in-one printer doesn't set any performance records, but it packs many business-class features into a compact package.
Canon Pixma MP510
(Reviews) This general-purpose all-in-one prints high-quality photos at an affordable price.
Lexmark X5470
(Reviews) Lexmark's budget multifunction device includes a fax and an automatic document feeder.
Epson Stylus Photo RX580
(Reviews) Epson's all-in-one performs well as a scanner and photo printer, but falls short on quality for other general-purpose tasks.
HP Photosmart C5180 All-In-One
(Reviews) The C5180 handles photos well and offers built-in networking.
Canon Pixma MP960
(Reviews) Photographers will love the MP960 for its film scanning and beautiful photo prints.
Canon Pixma MP600
(Reviews) This easy-to-use MFP delivers high-quality prints and copies at fast speeds.
They Do It All, but Performance Varies Widely
(Reviews) This month's chart features all newly tested models.
Top 5 Inkjet Multifunction Printers
(Reviews) These all-in-one printers are the best of their class, and are solid choices for small businesses and home offices. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.
Top Multifuntion Laser Printers
(reviews) Top Multifuntion Laser Printers
Latest All-in-Ones Pack in the Features
(reviews) Latest All-in-Ones Pack in the Features
Top 5 Inkjet Multifunction Printers
(reviews) Top 5 Inkjet Multifunction Printers
HP PSC 1410 All-in-One
(reviews) HP PSC 1410 All-in-One
Brother MFC-640CW
(reviews) Brother MFC-640CW
Canon Pixma MP830
(reviews) Canon Pixma MP830
Printer Makers Answer Your Urgent Questions
(howto) Printer Makers Answer Your Urgent Questions
Top 5 Multifunction Inkjets Versatile All-in-One Models Continue to Improve
(reviews) Top 5 Multifunction Inkjets Versatile All-in-One Models Continue to Improve
Top 5 Inkjet Multifunction Printers
(reviews) Top 5 Inkjet Multifunction Printers
Dell Photo All-In-One Printer 964
(reviews) Dell Photo All-In-One Printer 964
Lexmark P4350
(reviews) Lexmark P4350
Canon Pixma MP950
(reviews) Canon Pixma MP950
HP Officejet 7410 All-in-One
(reviews) HP Officejet 7410 All-in-One
Epson Stylus CX7800
(reviews) Epson Stylus CX7800
Canon Pixma MP500
(reviews) Canon Pixma MP500
New Year, New Multifunction Printers
(news) New Year, New Multifunction Printers
Inkjet MFP Helps Photos Go Digital
(reviews) Inkjet MFP Helps Photos Go Digital
Epson's Low-Cost MFP Impresses
(reviews) Epson's Low-Cost MFP Impresses
All-in-One Lasers That Do It All
(reviews) All-in-One Lasers That Do It All
Samsung SCX-4720F
(reviews) This monochrome laser boasts terrific text output and flexible networking options.
Canon ImageClass MF 5750
(reviews) Low-cost laser MFP offers good performance for the price.
HP LaserJet 3030
(reviews) Subpar speed and image quality make this small laser multifunction printer tough to recommend.
HP Color LaserJet 2840
(reviews) Stylish design and versatile networking can't save HP's poor-performing color laser MFP.
Canon ImageClass MF8170C
(reviews) Sharp text and bright colors distinguish this color laser MFP.
Xerox WorkCentre C2424
(reviews) Color laser MFP supports robust networking and has a sensible interface, but image quality was unimpressive.
Brother MFC-8840DN
(reviews) Offers a great combination of price, image quality, and office-oriented features.
Lexmark X7170
(reviews) The X7170 has appealing features for the office, but its scan quality is disappointing.
Brother MFC-5840CN
(reviews) The MFC-5840CN's built-in networking lets you share it as a printer, scanner, fax, and memory card reader.
Dell Photo All-In-One Printer 942
(reviews) Dell adds media slots and a color LCD to its economical printer/scanner combo.
Epson Stylus Photo RX620
(reviews) The RX620 prints beautiful photos and does a masterful job of scanning. But the device falters when printing text and graphics on plain paper.
Lexmark P6250
(reviews) The P6250 offers a good combination of features for the price, but speeds and print quality are mixed.
HP PSC 1610 All-In-One
(reviews) Despite its low price, this MFP delivers high-quality prints, scans, and copies.
Canon Pixma MP780
(reviews) The MP780 is fast and professional at handling office tasks, offering built-in faxing and an automatic document feeder.
Canon Pixma MP760
(reviews) Equipped with a built-in film scanner and a media card reader, the MP760 offers the kind of speed, quality, and features photographers will love.
HP OfficeJet 7210 All-In-One
(reviews) Packed with features, this networked MFP is fast and delivers high-quality prints and scans.
Epson CX6600
(reviews) Geared toward photo hobbyists, the CX6600 made impressive color scans, but its photo and graphics print quality was less than stellar.
Dell All-in-One Photo Printer 922
(reviews) You'll get fast text speeds and a nice software bundle with this inexpensive MFP, but its print quality could be better.
Affordable Color MFPs for the Office
(reviews) Affordable Color MFPs for the Office
Xerox Pitches More Color for Business
(news) Xerox Pitches More Color for Business
Spotlight: Multitalented Office Machines
(reviews) We look at several inkjet and laser multifunction devices that can print, scan, copy, and fax.
Canon Unveils a Cavalcade of Printers
(news) Topping the list of new models is a $999 color laser multifunction printer.
Sharp AL-1661CS
(reviews) The Sharp AL-1661CS works best as a scanner, but doesn't perform nearly as well on other tasks.
Lexmark X422
(reviews) The X422 is speedy and produces reasonably good graphics, but it's pricey.
IBM Infoprint 1410
(reviews) The Infoprint 1410 offers impressive performance but has only minimal scanning functions, and it's expensive.
HP LaserJet 3380
(reviews) The LaserJet 3380 produced good-looking text and scanned images, but it makes you wait a while for scans.
Dell 1600n
(reviews) The 1600n is an inexpensive MFP that would work well for printing text and making copies, but it's very slow at printing graphics.
Brother MFC-8840DN
(reviews) Offers a great combination of price, image quality, and office-oriented features.
Lexmark X2250
(reviews) A nice price and a nifty software bundle don't make up for the X2250's mediocre performance.
Brother MFC-3820CN
(reviews) The feature-rich Brother MFC-3820CN is quick at printing graphics but slow at most other tasks, and its image quality is mediocre.
Epson CX6600
(reviews) Geared toward photo hobbyists, the CX6600 made impressive color scans, but its photo and graphics print quality was less than stellar.
Lexmark X5270 All-in-One
(reviews) Though the Lexmark X5270 offers speedy text printing and great software, its print quality needs improvement.
Dell All-in-One Photo Printer 922
(reviews) You'll get fast text speeds and a nice software bundle with this inexpensive MFP, but its print quality could be better.
Canon MultiPass MP390
(reviews) The $200 Canon MultiPass MP390 earned high marks for its fast speeds and good print quality, and it comes with media card slots and a built-in color fax.
HP PSC 1315
(reviews) The PSC 1315 offers impressive print quality, but its slow performance requires a lot of patience.
How We Test Multifunction Printers
(resource) Our jury-based testing evaluates MFPs using real-world applications.
All-in-One Tries Too Hard
(reviews) HP's multifunction Officejet 9130 proves too slow for workgroups.
Lexmark's So-So All-in-One
(reviews) Lexmark's low-cost multifunction printer specializes in printing photos but is no office workhorse.
HP's Versatile New Office Assistant
(reviews) The PSC 2175 multifunction printer can print, scan, and copy, though its scanning quality is not first-rate.
Dell A920
(reviews) The A920 is nothing fancy, but it offers the basics at a very affordable price.
Copy Shop in a Box
(reviews) New multifunction printers also scan, copy, and fax--all for the price of an ordinary model. But which ones do the job right?
Lexmark X5150 All-in-One Print Center
(reviews) Our Best Buy MFP is a solid all-around performer at an affordable price.
Lexmark PrinTrio X75
(reviews) This bargain all-in-one is adequate for basic printing, scanning, and copying, but a little more money gets you a lot more MFP.
HP PSC 2210 All-in-One
(reviews) This multifunction printer combines strong print performance with plenty of extras.
HP LaserJet 3330mfp
(reviews) Sharp text, speedy printing, and a plethora of features set this laser all-in-one apart.
Dell Personal All-in-One A940
(reviews) PC maker dives into the low-end multifunction pool with a low-cost, easy-to-use device.
Canon MultiPass MP730
(reviews) This multifunction printer offers a good balance of speed and quality output, but at a somewhat high price.
Brother MFC-4420C
(reviews) The shortest multifunction printer in our roundup is also one of the slowest, but its output quality will suffice for most home-office needs.
Desktop Photo Labs?
(reviews) Color ink jet all-in-ones stress photo print features with mixed results.
HP, Lexmark Multifunction Units Do It All
(reviews) New units handle regular and photo printing, as well as scanning, with ease.
Lexmark Shows Two All-in-Ones
(news) Multifunction devices print, scan, copy, and fax--in a single package priced under $200.
All-in-Wonders
(reviews) Can one peripheral do everything--and do it well? With the latest printer/copier/fax/scanners, the answer is finally yes.
Fax, Copy, Scan--And Print Digital Photos
(reviews) HP's new multifunction PSC 950 is a small-office workhorse.
HP's Latest Multifunction Device Bypasses PC
(news) The PSC 950 is a scanner, copier, printer, and fax machine in one $399 package.
FaxFilter Blocks Unwanted Spam Faxes
(news) Adonis device's filter technology stops unwanted faxes from flooding your phone line.
Lexmark Ships All-In-One Printer Devices
(news) Sub-$200 X83 and X73 ink jet printers also handle scanning and copying chores.
Solutions for Small Spaces
(howto) The best PCs, flat-panel displays, and multifunction devices to turn your compact office into a place for serious business.
Lexmark Ships Bargain Multifunction Device
(reviews) Low price and convenience offset lack of fax capability.

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