Justin Yu, April 1, 2009
An all-in-one printer gives you the freedom to complete multiple projects with the same printer, scanner, and copier, and fax machine all built into one central device. Most multifunction inkjet and laser printers also include front-loading media readers that let you print directly from your digital camera's storage card without the need for a physical computer in the middle. If you do choose to hook it up to your desktop, you're given a number of options for connectivity, with many printers featuring a build in 802.11b/g wireless print server, Ethernet networking, and of course the standard USB 2.0 port.Prices range from around $150 all the way up to $400 for extra features like multi-ink cartridge bays, increased dots per inch (DPI) results, and large format touch screens for advanced photo editing. Whether you need these auxiliary features or just want to perform simple print, fax, scan, and copy functions, an all-in-one printer makes a useful companion to your home or office workstation.
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| Price | $529.95 |
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| Review date | May 07, 2008 | April 15, 2008 | June 04, 2008 |
| 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. | 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. | 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. |
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| Product Description | HP Officejet J6480 All-in-One ( Color ) | Canon PIXMA MX7600 ( Color ) | HP Photosmart C8180 All-in-One ( Color ) |
| Fax Type | Plain paper | Super G3 - Plain paper | Info unavailable |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 18.7 in x 18.6 in x 10 in | 19.7 in x 21 in x 10.1 in | 17.6 in x 15.4 in x 8.5 in |
| Weight | 17 lbs | 36.6 lbs | 25.1 lbs |
| Printing Technology | Ink-jet ( Color ) | Ink-jet ( Color ) | Ink-jet ( Color ) |
| Inkjet Technology | HP Thermal Inkjet | Canon FINE (Full-lithography inkjet Nozzle Engineering) - 6-ink | HP Thermal Inkjet - 6-ink |
| Monthly Duty Cycle (max) | 5000 impressions | Info unavailable | 3000 impressions |
| Max Copying Speed | up to 31 ppm (mono) / up to 25 ppm (color) | up to 28 ppm (mono) / up to 23 ppm (color) | up to 34 ppm (mono) / up to 33 ppm (color) |
| Max Copying Resolution | up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (mono) / up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (color) | Info unavailable | up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (mono) / up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (color) |
| Max Printing Speed | up to 31 ppm (mono) / up to 25 ppm (color) | up to 28 ppm (mono) / up to 23 ppm (color) | up to 34 ppm (mono) / up to 33 ppm (color) |
| Max Printing Resolution | up to 1200 dpi (mono) / up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (color) | up to 600 x 600 dpi (mono) / up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (color) | up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (mono) / up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (color) |
| Max Fax Transmission Speed | 33.6 Kbps | 33.6 Kbps | Info unavailable |
| Scanning | 4800 dpi | 4800 x 9600 dpi | 9600 dpi |
| Original Size | Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max) | Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max) | 8.5 in x 11 in (max) |
| Original Type | Sheets | Sheets | Sheets |
| Document Feeder Capacity | 35 sheets | 35 sheets | Info unavailable |
| Media Size | 3 in x 5 in (min) - Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max) | Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max) | 3 in x 5 in (min) - 8.5 in x 24.0 in (max) |
| Media Type | Iron-on transfers Labels Cards Envelopes Transparencies Plain paper Photo paper | Labels Cards Envelopes Plain paper | Iron-on transfers Labels Cards Envelopes Transparencies Plain paper Photo paper |
| Standard Media Capacity | 250 sheets | 150 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Trays Capacity | 50 sheets | Info unavailable | 50 sheets |
| Collator | None | Info unavailable | None |
| Stacker | None | Info unavailable | None |
| Stapler | None | Info unavailable | None |
| Binder | None | Info unavailable | None |
| Automatic Duplexing | Yes (copying) | Yes (copying) Yes (printing) | Info unavailable |
| PC Connection Availability | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PC Connection | Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX Hi-Speed USB IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g | USB host Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB Bluetooth Ethernet 10 Base-T IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g |
| Power | ( 50/60 Hz ) | Info unavailable | AC 110/230 V ( 50/60 Hz ) |
| Microsoft Certification | Works with Windows Vista | Certified for Windows Vista | Certified for Windows Vista |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty |
| CNET Labs Color Scanning Speed Test (pages per minute) | 3.4 | Info unavailable | 3.73 |
| CNET Labs Gray Scale Scanning Speed Test (pages per minute) | 3.27 | 5.11 | 6.13 |
| CNET Labs Photo Speed Test (pages per minute) | 0.83 | 1.24 | 0.66 |
| CNET Labs Presentation Speed Test (pages per minute) | 2.36 | 5.02 | 2.47 |
| CNET Labs Printer Graphics Speed Test (pages per minute) | 2.17 | 4.29 | Info unavailable |
| CNET Labs Text Speed Test (pages per minute) | 5.54 | 7.1 | 4.37 |
| Display | Info unavailable | 1.8" | 3.5" |
| Office Machine Features | Info unavailable | Print from memory card | Print from memory card |
| Environmental Standards | Info unavailable | Yes | Yes |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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