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Top 10 Inkjet Multifunction Printers

We test and review the latest multifunction inkjets. Models start at around $100 and combine a printer, scanner, copier and (sometimes) a fax machine.

Edited by Melissa Riofrio

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PCW Rating: 83.6PCW Rating: 83.6PCW Rating: 83.6

Last Rated: October 27, 2008

 BEST BUY!

1. Pixma MX700

B&W Pages per Min.: B&W PPM:30, Color Pages per Min.: Color PPM:20, Max. B&W dpi: 600-by-600, Max. Color dpi: 4800-by-1200, Max. Scanning dpi: 2400 by 4800, Tray Capacity, pages: 300,

Bottom Line: Work- and play-oriented features blend harmoniously in this unit, with just a few quality and design issues.

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PCW Rating: 82.8PCW Rating: 82.8PCW Rating: 82.8

Last Rated: October 27, 2008

2. Pixma MX7600

B&W Pages per Min.: B&W PPM:28, Color Pages per Min.: Color PPM:23, Max. B&W dpi: 600-by-600, Max. Color dpi: 4800-by-1200, Max. Scanning dpi: 4800 by 9600, Tray Capacity, pages: 170,

Bottom Line: If you can afford it, this fast, full-featured MFP will suit any small business or home office.

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PCW Rating: 82.5PCW Rating: 82.5PCW Rating: 82.5

Last Rated: October 27, 2008

3. Photosmart C5280

B&W Pages per Min.: B&W PPM:32, Color Pages per Min.: Color PPM:24, Max. B&W dpi: 4800-by-1200, Max. Color dpi: 4800-by-1200, Max. Scanning dpi: 4800 by 4800, Tray Capacity, pages: 125,

Bottom Line: This versatile unit handles photo and CD/DVD printing as easily as everyday copies or scans.

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PCW Rating: 78.7PCW Rating: 78.7PCW Rating: 78.7

Last Rated: October 27, 2008

4. Stylus NX400

B&W Pages per Min.: B&W PPM:34, Color Pages per Min.: Color PPM:34, Max. B&W dpi: 5760-by-1440, Max. Color dpi: 5760-by-1440, Max. Scanning dpi: 1200 by 2400, Tray Capacity, pages: 120,

Bottom Line: A standout among cheap MFPs, the Stylus NX400 is fast and competent, but with a few compromises.

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PCW Rating: 79.5PCW Rating: 79.5PCW Rating: 79.5

Last Rated: September 12, 2008

5. Pixma MP530

B&W Pages per Min.: B&W PPM:29, Color Pages per Min.: Color PPM:19, Max. B&W dpi: 600-by-600, Max. Color dpi: 9600-by-2400, Max. Scanning dpi: 1200 by 2400, Tray Capacity, pages: 300,

Bottom Line: It's a well-equipped MFP for the home office, but it prints digital photos only from your PC.

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PCW Rating: 79.2PCW Rating: 79.2PCW Rating: 79.2

Last Rated: October 27, 2008

6. Photosmart C8180 All-in-one

B&W Pages per Min.: B&W PPM:34, Color Pages per Min.: Color PPM:33, Max. B&W dpi: 1200-by-1200, Max. Color dpi: 4800-by-1200, Max. Scanning dpi: 9600 by 9600, Tray Capacity, pages: 100,

Bottom Line: A LightScribe drive offers soup-to-nuts digital photo processing, but office features are sparse.

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PCW Rating: 79.1PCW Rating: 79.1PCW Rating: 79.1

Last Rated: October 27, 2008

7. Lexmark X9575 Professional

B&W Pages per Min.: B&W PPM:33, Color Pages per Min.: Color PPM:28, Max. B&W dpi: 1200-by-1200, Max. Color dpi: 4800-by-2400, Max. Scanning dpi: 1200 by 4800, Tray Capacity, pages: 150,

Bottom Line: Though well equipped for a small or home office, its ink costs restrict it to lower-volume use.

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PCW Rating: 78.2PCW Rating: 78.2PCW Rating: 78.2

Last Rated: October 27, 2008

8. Officejet J6480 All-in-one

B&W Pages per Min.: B&W PPM:31, Color Pages per Min.: Color PPM:25, Max. B&W dpi: 1200-by-1200, Max. Color dpi: 4800-by-1200, Max. Scanning dpi: 4800, Tray Capacity, pages: 250,

Bottom Line: A raft of features makes this unit tempting, despite middling performance and a few design flaws.

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PCW Rating: 78.0PCW Rating: 78.0PCW Rating: 78.0

Last Rated: October 27, 2008

9. Dell 968w

B&W Pages per Min.: B&W PPM:32, Color Pages per Min.: Color PPM:27, Max. B&W dpi: 600-by-600, Max. Color dpi: 4800-by-1200, Max. Scanning dpi: 1200 by 4800, Tray Capacity, pages: 150,

Bottom Line: A light-volume small or home office could appreciate this MFP's Wi-Fi and tolerate a few shortcomings.

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PCW Rating: 77.4PCW Rating: 77.4PCW Rating: 77.4

Last Rated: October 27, 2008

10. 948 AIO

B&W Pages per Min.: B&W PPM:28, Color Pages per Min.: Color PPM:25, Max. B&W dpi: 600-by-600, Max. Color dpi: 4800-by-1200, Max. Scanning dpi: 1200 by 4800, Tray Capacity, pages: 100,

Bottom Line: Automatic duplexing and an ADF distinguish this multifunction from most others in its price range.

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