Why Buy an All-in-One Printer?

There was a time not too long ago, when the typical home office had a separate machine for copying, printing, scanning, and faxing. Gone are those days. Today’s All-In-One printers offer a variety of features, consolidating all those devices into one, saving time and space.

Many All-In-One printers go beyond the typical scanner/fax/printer combo. Many include memory card slots, allowing for easy printing of photos. Others have built-in wireless capabilities, making it even easier to share the printer on a network with other computers.

Since your All-In-One printer is just that, all-in-one, there is only one cable needed to connect it to the computer. It also only requires one power outlet.

All-In-One printers are available in both inkjet and laser technologies. Inkjet will typically cost less than laser, although laser printers are decreasing in price as they become more popular with the average consumer.

In this site, you'll find articles on buying All-in-One printers, news stories and comprehensive reviews on All-in-One printers that will help you make an informed decision on which desktop is right for you. At TopTenREVIEWS - We do the research so you don't have to™. 

 

 

What to Look for in an All-in-One Printer

All-In-One printers do so many things, it is difficult to narrow the choices down to just one. Some will have higher resolution than others. Some might have a higher resolution scanner. Some might be able to fax documents faster, while others will have blazing fast print speeds. Some will utilize laser printing technology, while others use tried-and-true inkjet technology

Below are the criteria TopTenREVIEWS used to evaluate All-In-One printers:

  • Print Speed: How fast can the printer output a page. Black and white documents typically print faster than color ones. Most printers will indicate how fast they can print both.
  • Maximum Resolution: The better the resolution on the printer, the better your documents will look. This is especially helpful when printing photos.
  • Memory Card Compatibility: Many printers will allow for various memory cards to be inserted directly into the printer, making it even easier to print photos.
  • Scanner Resolution: Copying documents and photographs requires a good scanner. The best printers will have a high resolution scanner in addition to its high resolution print capabilities.
  • Fax Speed: You don’t want to tie up the line for too long. Fast fax speeds reduce the time needed to send a fax.
 
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In addition to printing, these printers can fax, copy, and scan for all your home, office, or small business needs. 

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Brother MFC-6890CDW HP OfficeJet Pro 8500 HP OfficeJet Pro L7780 HP Photosmart C8180 HP Officejet Pro L7680 Canon Pixma MX850 HP Photosmart C6180 Hewlett Packard Photosmart 2710 Brother MFC-845CW Canon Pixma MX310
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$309.85
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$194.99
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$339.00
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$195.00
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$85.00
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$199.00
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$209.99
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$59.00
 
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Max Resolution (Color) 6000 x 1200 4800 x 1200 4800 x 1200 4800 x 1200 4800 x 1200 9600 x 2400 4800 x 1200 4800 x 1200 6000 x 1200 4800 x 1200
Max Resolution (B/W) 1200 x 1200 1200 x 1200 1200 x 1200 1200 x 1200 1200 x 1200 600 x 600 1200 x 1200 1200 x 1200 6000 x 1200 600 x 600
Scanner Resolution 19200 x 19200 19200 dpi 2400 x 4800 9600 x 9600 19200 dpi 9600 x 9600 4800 x 4800 2400 x 4800 600 x 2400 19200 x 19200
Black Print Speed 35 ppm 35 ppm 35 ppm 35 ppm 35 ppm 31 ppm 32 ppm 30 ppm 27 ppm 22 ppm
Color Print Speed 29 ppm 34 ppm 34 ppm 34 ppm 34 ppm 24 ppm 31 ppm 25 ppm 22 ppm 17 ppm
Printer Warranty 2 years 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year
Wi-Fi Connectivity Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark       
Fax Speed 3 Seconds/page 3 Seconds/page 33600 bps   3 Seconds/page 33.6 bps 33.6 bps 33.6 bps 14.4 Bps 33.6 bps
Memory Card Compatibility Smart Media MS SD CF   CF MS Smart Media MS SD CF Smart Media MS SD CF Smart Media MS SD CF CF MS Smart Media MS SD CF MS Smart Media MS SD CF
Copy Speed Black 23 ppm 35 ppm 35 ppm 35 ppm 35 ppm 31 ppm 32 ppm 30 ppm 20 ppm 22 ppm
Copy Speed Color 20 ppm 34 ppm 34 ppm 34 ppm 34 ppm 24 ppm 31 ppm 20 ppm 18 ppm 17 ppm
Energy Star Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark   Check Mark
Max Media Size 11 x 17 in. 8.5 x 14 in. 8.5 x 14 in. 8.5 x 11 in. 8.5 x 14 in. 8.5 x 14 in. 8.5 x 14 in. 216 x 610 mm 8.5 x 14 in. 8.5 x 14 in.
Monthly Duty Cycle 5000 15000 1,000 - 9,999 1,000 - 9,999 7500 1,000 - 9,999 1,000 - 9,999 1,000 - 9,999 1,000 - 9,999 1,000 - 9,999
Printer Depth    25.43 in. 15.2 in.   19 in. 15.2 in. 14.6 in. 14.6 in. 18.5 in.
Printer Height    17.48 in. 8.35 in.   10.4 in. 9.7 in. 8.35 in. 7.1 in. 9.1 in.
Printer Weight    40.76 lb. 24.26 lb.   30.86 lb. 23.28 lb. 18.75 lb. 19.2 lb. 19.2 lb.
Printer Width   19.4 in 20.91 in. 17.7 in.   20.9 in. 17.7 in. 18.4 in. 18.7 in. 17.3 in.
Scanner Speed     2 Second   2 Second 24 Second    2 Second
Status Panel LCD LCD LCD LCD LCD LCD LCD LCD LCD LCD
Total Media Capacity 350 Sheets 500 Sheets 600 Sheets 100 Sheets 250 Sheets 300 Sheets 170 Sheets 150 Sheets 100 Sheets 250 Pages
 
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Lowest Price Buy Brother MFC-6890CDW MFC-6890CDW
$309.85
Buy HP OfficeJet Pro 8500 OJ PRO 8500
$194.99
Buy HP OfficeJet Pro L7780
$339.00
Buy HP Photosmart C8180 C8180
$195.00
Buy HP Officejet Pro L7680
$85.00
Buy Canon Pixma MX850 MX850
$199.00
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$209.99
Buy Canon Pixma MX310 MX310
$59.00
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