All-In-One Printers

1. All-In-One Printers Brad Dunning EDT 661

2. What is an All-In-One Printer? • An All-In-One Printer is also known as a Multifunction Printer. • These printers can generally print, scan, and copy. Some even fax. • Many interface directly with SD cards and contain small LCD screens to view photo files.

3. Advantages of the All-In-One Printer All-In-One Printers: • Offer several capabilities in one product. • Take up considerably less space than buying each component separately. • Are generally less expensive than purchasing each device separately. • Require less resources to build. • Allow scanning and emailing as opposed to faxing – can save paper. • May have memory card slots to allow easy manipulation of photos.

4. Disadvantages of the All-In-One Printer • Can’t match the quality of purchasing independent components. • If one part breaks, you are out the whole machine until it is fixed. • Networking can be an issue – many inexpensive ones will connect only to one computer by a USB cable.

5. What should I consider when purchasing? • Laser vs. inkjet • Laser produces higher quality prints, but is considerably more expensive, especially if you need color • Ink type • Most use toner which can be refilled, but some use solid ink • Features most used • Consider what your MFP’s main use will be • If you don’t need a function, skimp on it so that you can put that money towards a different feature • Flatbed scanning versus a document feeder • Connectivity • USB versus parallel port • Compare brands and check out reviews • HP has roughly 64% of the market share, but it is not the only brand producing a quality product • You don’t have to spend a lot • Look for year-end closeouts and discounts. I purchased a closeout model for less than $80 and it may be the best peripheral device I have ever added to my computer

6. Budget-Priced • HP F4480 - $79.99 - inkjet • Prints, copies, scans • 28 ppm b&w, 22 ppm color • Color resolution up to 4800 by 1200 dpi • Flatbed scanner • Epson NX110 - $69.99 - inkjet • Prints, copies, scans • 28 ppm b&w, 14 ppm color • Color resolution up to 5760 by 1440 dpi • Flatbed scanner

7. Mid-Priced • HP Officejet 6500 - $209.99 - inkjet • Prints, copies, scans, and faxes • Network-ready with built-in 802.11b/g wireless LAN and wired Ethernet interface • 32 ppm b&w, 31 ppm color • Color resolution up to 4800 by 1200 dpi • 2-line LCD display • Flatbed scanner • Memory card slot • Built-in automatic duplexer

8. Mid-Priced • Brother MFC-990CW - $229.99 - inkjet • Prints, copies, scans, and faxes • Network-ready with built-in 802.11b/g wireless LAN and wired Ethernet interface • Wireless Bluetooth – print from a Bluetooth capable device • 33 ppm b&w, 27 ppm color • Color resolution up to 6000 by 1200 dpi • 5.7Ghz cordless handset • 4.2" touch-screen color LCD display • Flatbed scanner • Memory card slot • Digital answering machine

9. High-End • Canon PIXMA - $399.99 - inkjet • Prints, copies, scans, and faxes • 28 ppm b&w, 23 ppm color • Color resolution up to 4800 by 1200 dpi • LCD display • Flatbed scanner • Memory card slot • Two-sided printer • High-speed photo printing – 4x6 in 43 seconds

10. High-End • HP 8500 - $499.99 - inkjet • Prints, copies, scans, and faxes • 35 ppm b&w, 34 ppm color • Color resolution up to 4800 by 1200 dpi • LCD display • Flatbed scanner • Memory card slot • Two-sided printer • Built-in Wi-Fi 802.11b/g connection • Optional Bluetooth connectivity with adapter

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