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Top 10 Inkjet Multifunction Printers
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.
Edited by Melissa Riofrio
Friday, January 18, 2008, 10:00 AM PST
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Canon Pixma MX700
B&W Pages per Min.:
30
Color Pages per Min.:
20
Max. B&W dpi:
600-by-600
Max. Color dpi:
4800-by-1200
Max. Scanning dpi:
2400 by 4800
Tray Capacity, pages:
300
Price When Reviewed:
$200
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Bottom Line:
Work- and play-oriented features blend harmoniously in this unit, with just a few quality and design issues.
(Last Rated: January 03, 2008)
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HP Photosmart C5280
B&W Pages per Min.:
32
Color Pages per Min.:
24
Max. B&W dpi:
4800-by-1200
Max. Color dpi:
4800-by-1200
Max. Scanning dpi:
4800 by 4800
Tray Capacity, pages:
125
Price When Reviewed:
$150
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Bottom Line:
This versatile unit handles photo and CD/DVD printing as easily as everyday copies or scans.
(Last Rated: January 03, 2008)
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Canon Pixma MP470
B&W Pages per Min.:
22
Color Pages per Min.:
17
Max. B&W dpi:
600-by-600
Max. Color dpi:
4800-by-1200
Max. Scanning dpi:
4800 by 2400
Tray Capacity, pages:
300
Price When Reviewed:
$100
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Bottom Line:
This capable unit offers full photo capabilities and a 1.8-inch LCD for a surprisingly low price.
(Last Rated: January 03, 2008)
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Canon Pixma MP530
B&W Pages per Min.:
29
Color Pages per Min.:
19
Max. B&W dpi:
600-by-600
Max. Color dpi:
9600-by-2400
Max. Scanning dpi:
1200 by 2400
Tray Capacity, pages:
300
Price When Reviewed:
$180
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Bottom Line:
It's a well-equipped MFP for the home office, but it prints digital photos only from your PC.
(Last Rated: January 03, 2008)
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HP Photosmart C8180
B&W Pages per Min.:
34
Color Pages per Min.:
33
Max. B&W dpi:
1200-by-1200
Max. Color dpi:
4800-by-1200
Max. Scanning dpi:
9600 by 9600
Tray Capacity, pages:
100
Price When Reviewed:
$400
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Bottom Line:
A LightScribe drive offers soup-to-nuts digital photo processing, but office features are sparse.
(Last Rated: January 03, 2008)
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Canon Pixma MP210
B&W Pages per Min.:
22
Color Pages per Min.:
17
Max. B&W dpi:
600-by-600
Max. Color dpi:
4800-by-1200
Max. Scanning dpi:
600 by 1200
Tray Capacity, pages:
300
Price When Reviewed:
$80
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Bottom Line:
Jump at the low price only if you can take a confusing control panel and sparse copy capabilities.
(Last Rated: January 03, 2008)
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HP OfficeJet Pro L7680
B&W Pages per Min.:
35
Color Pages per Min.:
34
Max. B&W dpi:
1200-by-1200
Max. Color dpi:
4800-by-1200
Max. Scanning dpi:
2400 by 4800
Tray Capacity, pages:
250
Price When Reviewed:
$400
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Bottom Line:
Get the higher-end office features you'd expect from a color-laser MFP, but for much less money.
(Last Rated: January 03, 2008)
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Lexmark X6570
B&W Pages per Min.:
28
Color Pages per Min.:
24
Max. B&W dpi:
1200-by-1200
Max. Color dpi:
4800-by-1200
Max. Scanning dpi:
600 by 1200
Tray Capacity, pages:
100
Price When Reviewed:
$150
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Bottom Line:
The X6570's largely typical configuration is enhanced by standard automatic duplexing and Wi-Fi.
(Last Rated: January 03, 2008)
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Dell 948 AIO
B&W Pages per Min.:
28
Color Pages per Min.:
25
Max. B&W dpi:
600-by-600
Max. Color dpi:
4800-by-1200
Max. Scanning dpi:
1200 by 4800
Tray Capacity, pages:
100
Price When Reviewed:
$149
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Bottom Line:
Automatic duplexing and an ADF distinguish this multifunction from most others in its price range.
(Last Rated: January 03, 2008)
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HP Photosmart C5180
B&W Pages per Min.:
32
Color Pages per Min.:
31
Max. B&W dpi:
1200-by-1200
Max. Color dpi:
4800-by-1200
Max. Scanning dpi:
2400 by 4800
Tray Capacity, pages:
120
Price When Reviewed:
$200
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Bottom Line:
Nice photos and networking come at a good price here, but plain-paper printing looks mediocre.
(Last Rated: January 03, 2008)
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