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Brother HL-2270DW Laser Printer (27 PPM, 2400x600 DPI, B&W, 32 MB, Wi-Fi, PC/Mac)

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Pros: Fast printing speed, Good print quality, Duplex function, Small footprint, Inexpensive toner
Cons: Loud, Wireless networking can be hard to set-up

Review: Gone are the days when you need to stay at one place when printing a large batch of school or work files. With the Brother HL-2270DW, you can wirelessly print your day-to-day documents without breaking the bank. Wireless networking can be tricky for non-techies, though, so we suggest reading the manual carefully. Also, it cannot connect via an Ethernet and wireless connection simultaneously. Those who use a router which supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup or AOSS, on the other hand, can set-up their printer by simply pressing a button on the router. The print quality is actually good, especially for the price and size, and the unit's small form factor makes it ideal for clearing up space. Speed is also not issue as initial printing can only take less than 8.5 seconds and then after that, it can print at a rate of up to 27 PPM. It even supports up to 2400 x 600 dpi resolution and has an automatic duplex function which allows it to produce two-sided documents like brochures and pamphlets without any hassle. In addition to printing on letter or legal size paper, you can print on envelopes through the manual feed slot. Printed documents exit at the back of the unit to prevent crumpling and the paper tray is capable of holding up to 250 sheets of standard paper. The Brother HL-2270DW, like most laser printers, can be loud when in operation but its practicality makes up for the noise it creates. There is even a Toner Save mode which yields greater savings when printing low-priority documents. Compact but reliable, this laser printer from Brother is a perfect, low cost option if you only print text and two-sided documents, and you don't want to pay a little extra for features that you probably won't use or need.

Canon PIXMA Pro9000 Mark II Inkjet Printer (4800x2400 DPI, Color, PC/Mac)

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	Price: $498.00
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Pros: Professional quality results, Good speed, Separate ink cartridges
Cons: Doesn't include a USB and PictBridge cable, CD printing is not supported by all versions, Large footprint

Review: The Canon PIXMA Pro9000 Mark II sets a new standard for easy, professional quality printing. It is bundled with Adobe Photoshop Elements, Easy-PhotoPrint EX and Easy-PhotoPrint Pro and designed to work perfectly on Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP/2000 or Mac OS X v10.3.9 to v10.5.x. Whether you want to print with the help of your PC or do it without the typical hassle or annoyance, you are given the ultimate freedom to choose from the Pro9000's USB and PictBridge Interfaces. Its compatibilty with PictBridge may come in handy if you own cameras, camera phones or other compatible devices. On a side note, Canon must've concentrated on print quality, causing it to miss the minor features that are normally found in comparable printers such as a USB or PictBridge cable and ability to print on CDs. Some versions of this printer, specifically those purchased in Europe, are capable of CD printing but sad to say, this particular feature may not be available in other continents. The unit also has a large footprint, standing at 7.6" high, 26.0" wide and 13.9" deep. On the contrary, the PIXMA Pro9000 exhibits incredible print quality and can print very quietly, especially when placed on quiet mode. The Canon Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering (FINE) technology works in tandem with the printer's 8-color ink system and 4800 x 2400 maximum color dpi resolution to provide sharp looking pages and lab-quality photos. Its ink system now features photo magenta, photo cyan and red, in addition to the usual black, yellow, green, cyan and magenta of most inkjets, hence offering more vibrant and accurate colors when printing photos. Borderless printing and paper sizes ranging from 4" x 6" to 13" x 19" are also supported. Printing an 8" x 10" Borderless Color Photo takes only 47 seconds while an 11" x 14" Color Photo on a 13" x 19" paper takes just a minute and 23 seconds. You can easily fix your photos through the Canon PIXMA Pro9000 Mark II's Ambient Light Correction or built-in Auto Photo Fix and feed paper into the machine through the front or back paper slot.

HP (Hewlett-Packard) LaserJet Pro P1102w Laser Printer (19 PPM, 600x600 DPI, B&W, 8 MB, Wi-Fi, PC/Mac)

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	Price: $109.99
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Pros: Easy to set-up, Fast printing, Great print quality, Wireless, Small footprint, Auto off/on technology
Cons: Noisy, Expensive replacement cartridges

Review: If you're looking for an affordable yet high-quality printer that you can use for your projects or even on a daily basis, the HP LaserJet Pro P1102w is a great candidate. It is easy to install and it boasts multiple OS support. It works flawlessly with Linux, Windows 7, XP and Vista and Mac OS X v 10.4-10.6. Its built-in WiFi 802.11b/g enables easy printing without the hassle of tangling wires and the supplied Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable lets you go corded when you want or need to. The on-screen display simplifies operation and HP also has a great 24/7 customer support in case you are having trouble with installation. As for print quality, it is highly dependable. It supports up to 600 x 600 x 2 dpi resolution and the HP FastRes 1200 improves the quality of your marketing materials. However, it is noisy and replacement cartridges are a bit expensive. They let you print up to 1,600 pages but you must be willing to shell out a little higher than 50 bucks when it rans out. With its Instant-on Technology and printing speed of up to 19 pages per minute for letter size and 18 pages per minute for A4, this laser printer delivers high speed performance and fast start-up time. It has a 10-sheet priority feed slot and a 150-sheet input tray. Through a firmware update, the HP LaserJet Pro P1102w becomes Apple AirPrint and HP ePrint capable which means you can print your photos or documents straight from your smartphone, notebook, iPod touch, iPad, iPhone or other similar devices. Its auto-off/on technology is also a nice feature as it enables your printer to sleep after five minutes of inactivity. The good thing is that it doesn't shut down completely, the printer comes back up the moment it receives a printing job.

Brother HL-5370DW Laser Printer (Monochrome - 32 ppm Mono - 1200 x 1200 dpi - USB, Parallel - Fast Ethernet, Wi-Fi - PC, Mac)

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Pros: Fast, Excellent print quality, Superb wireless capability
Cons: No LCD display, Loud, Can't use Ethernet and Wi-Fi simultaneously

Review: Outstanding print quality and superb wireless capability are two of the Brother HL-5370DW's noteworthy traits. It can print as fast as 32 pages per minute and its duplex printing feature helps you save money and paper by letting you print high quality brochures and other types of documents on both sides of the paper. Printing the first page takes less than 8.5 seconds and the free Brother iPrint&Scan application allows you to print both your JPEG & PDF files straight from your Android, Windows Phone 7 and Apple devices such as iPhone and iPad. Like most laser printers, this particular model is a little on the loud side. It also doesn't have an LCD display and set-up can be a little tricky. Although it is integrated with wireless 802.11b/g, networking options are still limited. You need to choose between using Ethernet or Wi-Fi as it doesn't allow you to use both simultaneously. On a positive note, users of SecureEasySetup, AOSS or Wi-Fi Protected Setup capable routers can easily configure their wireless settings by simply pushing a button. Boasting a 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution, this laser printer ensures great-looking images and professional quality documents. It works great for its intended purpose and is recommended for anyone who wants a fast and reliable printer for their home or small office. It also supports Windows, Mac OS and Linux operating systems and has a 250-sheet paper tray that can accommodate A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, letter or legal size paper sizes and a multi-purpose tray that can hold up to 50 sheets and handle other paper sizes as well as envelopes. In conclusion, the Brother HL-5370DW is neither the smallest nor the slimmest laser printer we've come across but even with these few drawbacks, its long list of features and ease of use make it a great buy.

Canon PIXMA MX410 Inkjet All-in-One Printer ( 8.7 IPM, 4800 x 1200 DPI, Color, PC/Mac)

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Pros: Affordable all-in-one printer for moderate output, Automatic Document Feeder fucntions with printer and scanner, Great with text printouts
Cons: Printer needs constant ink supply, No memory card slots, LCD display has no backlight, Installation issues with certain OS

Review: A budget office printer solution comes your way with the Canon PIXMA MX410 All-in-One Inkjet Printer. This multifunction inkjet printer delivers print speeds and quality fit for the demands of a home or small office setting at an impressive entry-level price point. Suited for light to moderate monthly output, the PIXMA MX410 produces output at a rate of 8.7 ISO pages per minute (PPM) at 600 X 600 DPI for black text and 5 ISO PPM at 4800 X 1200 for color. Aside from a 100-sheet paper input tray, the PIXMA MX410 also sports a 30-sheet automatic document feeder, which is something of a rarity for devices of this class. In addition to standard papers, the MX410 also prints on specialty media like envelopes and photo papers. It uses a black ink tank and a combination ink tank, presumably to cut down on costs. The document feeder on the PIXMA MX410 is shared with the unit's onboard flatbed scanner, giving it the capability to perform high-speed scanning, and adding an upgrade on the size of the paper the scanner is able to accommodate. Using the ADF with the scanner increases the length of media that can be scanned to 8.5 X 14 inches, compared to the 8.5 X 11.7 inches when using the flatbed alone. On the other hand, scanning quality is mostly par for the course, with an optical resolution rating of 1200 X 2400 DPI and an enhanced resolution that reaches up to 19200 X 19200 DPI. The two other functions on the PIXMA MX410, the copier and the fax transmission, offers much the same satisfactory performance. For the former, a zoom factor between 25%-400% of the original is all right for casual use, while the fax performs at a fast transmission rate of three seconds for text and one minute for graphics. The fax also stores up to 50 pages in memory, allowing you to recall them at a moment's notice. From a design standpoint, the Canon PIXMA MX410 presents itself quite well with a streamlined, compact profile, aided by having most of the flaps folding away into the body. It is also considerably small for a multifunction printer and will fit into most work spaces or shelving. The front of the MX410 has the control panel, as well as a dot-matrix LCD display. You can use a USB connection to link this printer to your computer; alternatively, you can go wireless with a Bluetooth and a Draft-N Wi-Fi network card. However, if you only have a wired router to work with, this model may not be the best choice since it has no Ethernet port. As mentioned, the Canon PIXMA MX410 All-in-One Inkjet Printer was made for entry-level users who require text more than images. As a result, you can expect more quality from the MX410 when it comes to printing text than pictures. In any case, printing pictures with this all-in-one can be more expensive, since it uses a combination color ink tank. It also appears to stop functioning even when the ink tanks are depleted. It also has no support for printing directly from memory cards. The single-line dot-matrix is a letdown too, since you may need to do some configuring using it and the keypad on the control panel. Because it lacks backlighting, it will get hard to read it in dim light. Finally, the PIXMA MX410 has a few installation issues with 64-bit Windows XP and some OSX versions.

Epson WorkForce 545 Inkjet Multifunction Printer - Color - Plain Paper Print - Desktop (Printer, Scanner, Copier, Fax - 15 ppm Mono/7.2 ppm Color Print ISO - 5760 x 1440 dpi Print LCD - 2400 dpi Optical Scan - 250 sheets Input - Fast Ethernet - Wi-Fi - USB)

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Pros: Easy to set-up, Supports both wired and Wireless network printing, Individual ink cartridges
Cons: No USB cable included, Auto document feeder can hold only 30 pages, Some plastic parts seem flimsy

Review: Although a laser printer can print documents and photos faster and with higher level of quality, inkjet printers have a lot of advantages over lasers. For example, they are much smaller, less expensive and quieter. The Epson WorkForce 545, an all-in-one inkjet printer, is one good example. It does the four basic functions quite well and is ideal for home, school or office-use or those who don't demand professional quality results. Print quality is average and good for normal or basic tasks, but may not be sufficient for printing photos. The speed of this printer, however, makes up for it. With ISO Print Speeds of 15.0 PPM black and 7.2 PPM color, it is, in fact, considered as one of the world's fastest all-in-one. Wireless printing is also a key feature of the WorkForce 545, so there's no need to be confined to your desk anymore while waiting for those pages to print. You can print from anywhere in your home using almost any mobile device including smartphones and tablets via Epson's iPrint app. Apple's AirPrint and Google's Cloud Print are likewise supported. You can also go wired by purchasing a USB cable. There's a 250-sheet paper tray and a 30-page Auto Document Feeder. We would have liked it more if the paper tray is not made of plastic material and if the ADF has a larger capacity, though. As for faxing, you can send fax messages straight from your PC at a speed of up to 3 sec per page. Fax memory can store up to 180 pages and there's also a speed dial that can hold 60 numbers. Aside from being energy-saving, the Epson WorkForce 545 utilizes a 4-color DURABrite Ultra pigment ink that yields more savings and produces smudge, fade and water resistant prints. The small form factor also means that it doesn't have to compete for the small space on your workstation. Finally, a 2.5" LCD is embedded into the unit for easy editing and quick preview as well as a front USB port for inserting your thumb drive.

Brother MFC-7860DW All-in-One Laser Printer (27 PPM, 2400x600 DPI, B&W, 32 MB, Wi-Fi, PC/Mac)

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Pros: Wired/Wireless connectivity, High speed printing, Easy set-up, Space-saving, Supports duplex printing
Cons: Not AirPrint compatible, No duplex scanning

Review: The wired and wireless connection options, duplex printing and multiple OS support of the Brother MFC-7860DW isn't exactly rocket science, but admit it or not, these features maximize convenience and make performing daily office tasks easier by two to three fold. It generates copies at a speed of 27 cpm and offers just the same rate for printing. Adding to its ability to scan up to a maximum 19200 x 19200 dpi (interpolated) resolution, Brother's famous "Scan to" features which enable you to scan to Email, Image, OCR, File, FTP or to an Email Server are also featured in this printer, along with a document glass for scanning a single page and a 35-page capacity auto document feeder for multiple pages. A wireless-capable all-in-one printer like the MFC-7860DW is a must for shared work spaces, saving not only space and money but also time. No need to get up off your desk as you can easily print wherever you are at the office. The option to connect through USB is also offered. For small offices, its 250-sheet capacity paper tray which accepts both letter and legal size paper and a manual feed slot for envelopes, labels or other media will surely be a big convenience. Printing noise is acceptable and a dedicated ID copy feature can be used for copying both sides of your Identification card on a single page. However, it does not support AirPrint for direct printing from Apple devices. Instead, it employs Brother's own iPrint&Scan app which works great and permits easy printing and scanning from your Apple, Android or Windows Phone 7 devices. Duplex scanning is also not supported by this multifunction printer, only duplex printing. So if you really need this feature, there are other printers which can provide this functionality, but of course, at a more expensive price. Otherwise, the reasonably-priced replacement cartridges and the duplex printing feature make the Brother MFC-7860DW very economical to use and suited for any office setting.

Epson WorkForce Pro WP-4530 All-in-One Inkjet Printer (16 PPM, 4800x1200 DPI, Color, Wi-Fi, PC/Mac)

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Pros: Excellent speed that rivals laser printer output, High paper-carrying capacity, Automatic double-sided printing and scanning
Cons: Large and heavy

Review: Its large footprint notwithstanding, the Epson WorkForce Pro WP-4530 Color All-In-One Inkjet Printer dominates the competition when it comes to sheer speed. This solid multifunction printer is a perfect fit for the high-pressure demands of an office setting, as its blazing speed, rated at around 16 PPM for a black text-only page, makes sure that no printing job queues form, even with multiple pending requests coming from different users. The print speed that this excellent all-in-one provides is nearly equal to that provided by laser printers, who likewise boast superior printout speeds, but with the professional imaging quality afforded by inkjets. Another good thing about the large size of the WorkForce Pro 4530 All-In-One is that it offers full automatic support for double-sided printing, effectively doubling the amount of paper that you can print on. The automatic duplexing feature of the 4530 saves time, and more opportunity, money, with every page that you print, as it is rated for 9.2 ISO PPM for a duplexed page in black text and 7.1 ISO PPM for color at a cost that is about 30% of the usual. Epson's WorkForce Pro 4530 doesn't skip on the essentials of being a multifunction machine though; if it gave serious improvement towards its printer aspect, the fax, scanning and copying features are equally top-notch too. For example, you can scan directly from either the flatbed scanner or the Automatic Document Feeder, with an option to toggle between the two. Double-sided documents work exceptionally well with the ADF, as it also supports duplex scanning. With the use of a USB drive connected to any of the ports on the WorkForce 4530, you can set the output file to save directly to your media as either PDF or JPEG, your computer, or even attach it straightaway to your email client as an attachment. The fax component offers the standard 33.6 Kbps modem connection with PC-Fax support, while the copier counts automatic reduction and enlargement as among its features. The WorkForce Pro 4530 Multifunction printer doesn't differ much from other high-end printers, at least when it comes to connection options. Both the wired and wireless interfaces on the 4530 provide a good, strong way to connect this printer to a network, while the old USB standard still does it for the local connection. With regards to media, the Epson WorkForce Pro WP-4530 Color All-In-One Inkjet Printer has a pretty high paper handling capacity totaling 330 sheets (250 plain-paper, 80 special-media.) Not bad, but if more is needed, there are some printers that can carry up to 500 sheets. As it stands however, 330 sheets is already quite high for an office printer. It comes supplied with a introductory pack of cartridges, but they do recommend that the Extra-large capacity cartridges be purchased for more prints.

HP (Hewlett-Packard) LaserJet Pro CP1525nw Laser Printer (12 PPM, 600x600 DPI, Color, 128 MB, Wi-Fi, PC/Mac)

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Pros: Economical per page cost of printing, Small and space-saving size, Wireless printing capability, Energy-saving, Easy software setup
Cons: Basic features, No advanced options aside from wireless, Software included on printer disk is outdated

Review: In this age of complex multifunction inkjet printers, the simple laser printer may seem like holdovers from an earlier, less advanced time. However, the ability of laser printers to produce quality pages at a fraction of the cost of inkjet printers, plus recent innovations which let them print in color have allowed them to continue on in the market instead of being consigned to the dustbins of office equipment history. For example, take the HP LaserJet Pro CP1025nw Color Laser Printer, whose biggest strengths are its economical per page cost of printing, its small size which saves desk space, wireless printing capability and a painless software setup that is impressively bloatware-free. The CP1025nw leaves off the advanced functionality in favor of better performance, as it doesn't offer advanced features like PC-free printing from storage media or even an auto document feeder. It is, however, a basic laser printer with 17 ppm for text and 4 ppm for color printing speeds. The print quality is standard HP goodness. That being said, it does tend to lean towards darker shades when printing color images, so a minor amount of tweaking is needed through the software controls. Users will also be glad to know that this printer is quite an energy saver as it has an automatic shutoff function. The HP LaserJet Pro CP1025nw uses either a USB, Ethernet or an 802.11b/g/n compatible wireless connection for fast and easy sharing between multiple computers. On a minor note, if this printer is to be set up to use multiple connections, it's recommended to install wireless first before connecting it via USB. It works with most operating systems but it's better to download the updated drivers from the HP website for full functionality.