Product Reviews:
Multifunction Printers
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Price:
$139.99
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$169.99
Specs:
Copier, Printer, Scanner, Ink-jet
The Bottom Line
The Kodak ESP5 is an attractive full color all-in-one printer, scanner, and copier, and casual photo enthusiasts will be happy with the watered-down editing software, but hard-core users should look elsewhere for a multifunction printer. The ESP5 is too expensive and suffers from too many mechanical deficiencies for us to give it our CNET stamp of approval.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$209.99
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$276.45
Specs:
Fax, Copier, Printer, Scanner, Laser, 600 x 2400 dpi, None
The Bottom Line
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.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$149.84
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$199.99
Specs:
Fax, Copier, Printer, Scanner, Ink-jet, 4800 dpi
The Bottom Line
The HP Officejet J6480 has a lot of built-in features that are rarely found included in a $200 printer. Shoppers looking for an all-inclusive multifunctional unit will be impressed with the robust hardware and rich print quality.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$109.84
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$167.99
Specs:
Copier, Printer, Scanner, Ink-jet
The Bottom Line
The Kodak ESP 3 comes with great software for editing photos and applying touch-ups to portraits, but printer software is only as good as the physical results, and the print quality isn't nearly up to current industry standards. Your $150 would be much better spent on alternative multifunction printers.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$299.99
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$399.99
Specs:
Fax, Copier, Printer, Scanner, Ink-jet, 9600 x 4800 dpi
The Bottom Line
The Canon Pixma MX7600 multifunction is a huge improvement over the previous model. With additional features such as an autoduplexer, increased faxing options, and an upgraded control cockpit, we have no problem recommending the MX7600.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$89.99
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$166.95
The Bottom Line
The Brother HL-2170W laser printer can be the perfect money saving sidekick to your existing inkjet, but don't expect it to handle even the most minor graphic jobs.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$199.00
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$199.00
Specs:
Fax, Copier, Printer, Scanner, Laser, 600 x 600 dpi
The Bottom Line
Aside from a few complaints, we like the Dell 1125's overall package. The reasonable price tag also helps. We would recommend the Dell 1125 as a sensible solution for shoppers in the market for a text-specific all-in-one.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$167.67
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$198.95
Specs:
Fax, Copier, Printer, Scanner, Ink-jet, 600 x 2400 dpi, Corded handset
The Bottom Line
The Brother MFC-685CW inkjet multifunction printer offers tons of great features at the expense of print speed and quality. If speed and quality are your priorities, look elsewhere.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$235.35
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$299.99
Specs:
Fax, Copier, Printer, Scanner, Laser, 600 x 1200 dpi
The Bottom Line
If your office printing, scan, and fax needs run to the basic, the Canon ImageClass MF4270 is a good fit, with brisk task speeds and consistent output quality.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$376.49
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$754.00
Specs:
Fax, Copier, Printer, Scanner, Laser, 1200 x 1200 dpi
The Bottom Line
In a vacuum, the HP LaserJet 2727nf is a fine mono laser multifunction for small offices. But its price and feature set are out of whack with the competition: you can get more for the same money, or you can pay less for the same features.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$299.00
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$359.99
Specs:
Fax, Copier, Printer, Scanner, Laser, 600 x 600 dpi, None
The Bottom Line
For a SOHO or corner-office corporate user, the LaserJet 3330mfp provides all the office equipment you need in one efficient desktop box. But considering its market, it should come with a longer warranty.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$89.99
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$101.15
Specs:
Fax, Copier, Printer, Scanner, Ink-jet, 600 x 2100 dpi
The Bottom Line
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.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$244.00
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$455.85
Specs:
Copier, Printer, Scanner, Ink-jet, 9600 dpi
The Bottom Line
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 s...l...o...w. If you always choose quality over speed, the c8180 will be a worthwhile addition to your digital toolshed.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$129.00
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$221.14
Specs:
Copier, Printer, Scanner, Ink-jet, 2400 x 4800 dpi
The Bottom Line
The HP Photosmart C6280 lacks many of the features that make a photo all-in-one compelling, and its print quality disappoints. Your $200 is better spent on a different all-in-one.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$199.99
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$319.95
Specs:
Copier, Printer, Scanner, Ink-jet, 4800 x 4800 dpi
The Bottom Line
The Canon Pixma MP970 isn't up to the company's usually high standards. You're better off spending more for last year's version.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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