Editors' Top Printers
updated March 3, 2006
 
Elsa Wenzel, associate editor
  Do you prize printing photos but also need to print text and scan or fax documents? One of these color multifunctions will juggle all your tasks without cluttering your desk. But if you rely on crisp black text more than color prints, look to a multifunction laser instead. For more details on what to look for, see our printer buying guide. -- Elsa Wenzel, associate editor
 
Small office/home office inkjets  |  Snapshot printers  |  Multifunction inkjets  |  Multifunction lasers  |  Personal lasers  |  Office lasers  |  Color lasers  |  Photo inkjets

Shopping by brand? According to CNET editors, here are this category's major players:
Brother  |  Canon  |  Dell  |  Epson  |  HP  |  Lexmark  |  Samsung
 
Multifunction inkjets
Printers Editors' rating Price Summary
Epson Stylus CX6600

8.1 out of 10 8.1
Excellent
 
This upgrade of the popular CX6400 pledges more of a good thing: a low-cost, semi-standalone, multitasking, photo-loving all-in-one.
Specs: Copier , Printer , Scanner , Ink-jet , 1200 x 2400 dpi
 

HP OfficeJet 7410

8.0 out of 10 8.0
Excellent
 
You'll get what you pay for. The 7410 provides the latest all-in-one features and functions--for a price.
Specs: Fax , Copier , Printer , Scanner , Ink-jet , 2400 x 2400 dpi
 

HP Photosmart 2710 All-in-One

7.8 out of 10 7.8
Very good
 
Whether you work from home, in a small office, or with varied home printing, scanning, faxing, and copying needs, this all-in-one takes care of business.
Specs: Fax , Copier , Printer , Scanner , Ink-jet , 2400 x 4800 dpi
 

Canon Pixma MP780

7.3 out of 10 7.3
Very good
 
The Canon Pixma MP780 is well suited for home offices or businesses small enough to get by without a networked multifunction printer.
Specs: Fax , Copier , Printer , Scanner , Ink-jet , 2400 x 4800 dpi
 

 
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