Brother MFC-8890DW Multifunction Printer (Monochrome Laser - 32 ppm Mono - 1200 x 1200 dpi - Fax, Copier, Scanner, Printer - Parallel, USB - Ethernet, Wi-Fi - PC, Mac)

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Pros: Fast, Easy to set-up, Excellent wireless networking capabilities, Advanced duplex printing and scanning
Cons: Heavy, Crumpling issues with envelopes

A multifunction printer has been almost a stationary machine in offices and even in homes. With its excellent wireless networking capabilities and tons of features, the Brother MFC-8890DW is one of the best all-in-one printers you can find at this price point. It is almost neck-and-neck, in terms of features, with more expensive models, especially with the inclusion of advanced duplex printing and scanning and a USB slot on the front panel that lets you print from your flash drive or save PDF files. The auto document feeder can hold a maximum of 50 sheets of up to legal size paper. You can also download Brother's iPrint&Scan app which permits easy, wireless printing from your Windows 7, Apple and Android devices. In addition to its built-in 802.11b/g wireless interface, an Ethernet connection is likewise supported. The MFC-8890DW can print and copy up to 32ppm black, scan with a maximum reslution of up to 600 x 2400 dpi and send a fax as fast as 2 seconds per page. The main paper tray can handle up to 250 sheets and the multi-purpose tray has 50-sheet capacity. In case you need more, you can purchase an optional 250-sheet paper tray. A high yield replacement toner cartridge is also available for greater savings. On a minor note, some users reported some crumpling issues when printing on envelopes. But if you print mostly on standard paper, this shouldn't be a drawback. Notwithstanding the fact that the Brother MFC-8890DW is heavy and enormous in size, it is an excellent workhorse. It is capable of handling high-volume and it is designed to boost productivity on your office.

Brother MFC-9970CDW Multifunction Printer (Color - 30 ppm Mono - 30 ppm Color - 2400 x 600 dpi - Printer, Scanner, Copier, Fax - Fast Ethernet - Wi-Fi: Yes - USB: Yes)

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Pros: Excellent construction, Touch screen, Supports automatic duplex printing and scanning, Flexible connection options, Good Photo Printing
Cons: Loud, Large, Page curling issues

In this new era, it's no longer enough to have a printer. The more functional and advanced your printer, the better. With wireless functionality becoming more prevalent, a wireless printer like the Brother MFC-9970CDW is the natural choice. The 5" Color Touch Screen Display makes it so much easier to navigate and printing speed reaches a maximum of up to 30 pages per minute in both color and black. The same output can be expected when copying documents. Whether you want to use an Ethernet or USB connection or you're looking forward to doing all your daily tasks like printing, scanning and sending faxes without the need for wires, this color laser all-in-one offers instant set-up. Users of Apple, Android or Windows Phone 7 smartphones and mobile devices can download the free Brother iPrint&Scan app for hassle-free, wireless printing. Adding to its long-list of advanced features is its support for automatic two-sided printing and scanning. The auto document feeder has a 50-page capacity and it accepts up to legal-size documents. For scanning a single page, a legal size document glass is available for use. The 33.6K bps fax modem allows you to receive and send faxes instantaneously, regardless if it's in black and white or color. Also, photo printing is not comparable to dedicated photo printers but is quite good and acceptable. Owners or operators of large businesses can purchase high yield replacement toner cartridges to save on ink costs. In times when you don't want to open your PC or laptop and wait for it to load, you can connect your flash drive directly to the USB port and print and scan from and to your device. Capable of doing the job of multiple office equipment in a single unit, the Brother MFC-9970CDW meets the expectations of even the most demanding users. If you're wondering what are the possible trade-offs for such quality and performance, the answer is the admittedly large form factor of the printer itself and the loud noise it creates when warming up. The unit sits 20.9" high, 20.7" deep and 19.3" wide, requiring a considerable amount of space. Some users also experienced page curling issues.

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

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. Speed, 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. No need to be confined to your desk 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.

HP (Hewlett-Packard) Photosmart 7510 All-in-One Inkjet Printer (34 PPM, 9600x2400 DPI, Color, 64 MB, Wi-Fi, PC/Mac)

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Pros: Wireless, Large touchscreen display, Quiet, Easy to set-up, Smaller footprint compared to other multifunction printers
Cons: No Ethernet and USB port, Free eFax service only permits up to 20 pages a month

The HP Photosmart 7510 offers a new level of convenience by combining wireless connectivity with touchscreen functionality. There's no need to use your computer, you can print, scan and copy documents directly from your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch via AirPrint or from your other mobile devices through HP ePrint. You can even do all these hands-free, thanks to its automatic document feeder. Faxing is likewise supported. The free eFax service enables you to send up to 20 pages per month without the need for a phone line. However, it may not be enough if you intend to use the fax function more. The unit also lacks a USB port which lets you print and scan from and to your thumb drives and an Ethernet port if you prefer a wired connection. On the other hand, the 7150 has memory card slots for direct and PC-free printing. It uses five individual inks which print documents with greater detail and clarity and help cut down on ink costs. You can also buy HP Photo Value Packs. Initial printing only takes 15 sec for black and 17 sec for color. After which, its printing speed goes up to 13.5 ppm black and 9 ppm color on normal quality mode and as fast as 34 ppm black, 33 ppm color and 16 sec for a 4 x 6 photo when on draft mode. Copy speed is rated at up to 34 cpm black and 33 cpm color and it scan 8.5 x 14 documents with up to 1200 dpi resolution. In terms of paper handling, it can hold 125 sheets in its input tray and 25 sheets in its photo tray. There's no envelope feeder but it has a 25-sheet Automatic Document Feeder and a 50-sheet output tray. The HP Photosmart 7510 also provides multiple OS support and WiFi 802.11b/g/n compatibility. Smaller than most all-in-one printers, it is likely the best choice if you want to save some desk space that you can use for your other devices or office equipment.

HP (Hewlett-Packard) LaserJet Pro M1536dnf All-in-One Laser Printer (26 PPM, 1200x1200 DPI, B&W, 128MB, PC/Mac)

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Pros: Prints fast, Simple installation, HP ePrint capable, Supports double-sided printing
Cons: Bulky, Noisy, Low-capacity introductory toner cartridge

With features clearly tailored for business use, the HP LaserJet Pro M1536dnf can maintain and even enhance productivity in any office. Its HP ePrint and AirPrint capability are two of its strongest points as it enables you to print PC-free from your smartphones, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch or other mobile devices. The ability to print on both sides of paper allows you to help the environment by saving trees and it can also be a handy feature if you're planning to create postcards, brochures, newsletters and other similar types of printing materials. A 2-line LCD and a user-friendly control panel are there to assist you. Quality-conscious professionals will not be disappointed with the M1536dnf's print quality and speed. It can print and copy up to 26 pages per minute, scan up to 26 pages per minute for black and up to 15 pages per minute for color with a maximum optical resolution of 1200 dpi and fax as fast as 3 seconds per page. Initial printing takes 8.5 seconds. You can expect it to be noisy when it prints, though. The introductory toner cartridge is also low capacity so it is recommended to buy replacement cartridges beforehand. In terms of compatibility, it supports multiple operating systems such as Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 and 2008, Mac OS X v 10.5.8-10.6, Linpus Linux 9.4-9.5, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.0, SUSE Linux (10.3, 11.0, 11, 11.1, 11.2), Fedora (9, 9.0, 10, 10.0, 11.0, 11, 12, 12.0), Ubuntu (8.04, 8.04.1, 8.04.2, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10, 10.04), Debian (5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3), HPUX 11 and Solaris 8/9. Notwithstanding its bulkiness, the HP LaserJet Pro M1536dnf is solidly-built and aesthetically-pleasing. Add to that all the advanced features and you'd gain total peace of mind knowing that you won't need to purchase multiple machines or another unit in the not-so-distant future.