Macworld Buying Guides: Multifunction printers

Multifunction printers combine a printer, scanner, copier, and sometimes a fax machine into a single device. With that conveniences comes questions. We have a few tips on finding the right MFP, plus some picks for our favorite all-in-one devices.

Review: Epson WorkForce 600 multifunction deviceThe WorkForce 600 is one of the fastest ink-jet printers out there, producing quality photo printing and scanning.
Review: Epson Artisan 800 multifunction deviceThe Epson Artisan 800 makes perfect sense for those looking primarily for a photo printer, copier and scanner. Its plain paper print quality isn’t great, but absolutely fine for personal and casual use, and its fully functioning fax machine and network connection options are nice to have features.

Review: Epson WorkForce 600 multifunction device The WorkForce 600 is one of the fastest ink-jet printers out there, producing quality photo printing and scanning.
Review: Epson Artisan 800 multifunction device The Epson Artisan 800 makes perfect sense for those looking primarily for a photo printer, copier and scanner. Its plain paper print quality isn’t great, but absolutely fine for personal and casual use, and its fully functioning fax machine and network connection options are nice to have features.
Review: Epson WorkForce GT-1500 document scanner Easy to use and simple in its focus, the GT-1500 does an adequate job of photo- and document-scanning.
Review: Epson Perfection V300 Photo flatbed scanner Though its appeal is limited by its stand-alone nature, the Perfection V300 Photo, with its 4800 dpi optical scanning resolution and transparency scan support, is a good choice for those looking to take their snapshots, negatives, and slides into the digital age.
Review: Canon Pixma MP480 multifunction device Canon’s Pixma MP480 doesn’t have all of the fancy features found on some of the MFPs we've tested recently, like integrated fax capabilities, an automatic document feeder, or wireless connectivity. But the MP480 proved to be a very capable device in all of its functions.

Macworld Buying Guides: Multifunction printers Multifunction printers combine a printer, scanner, copier, and sometimes a fax machine into a single device. With that conveniences comes questions. We have a few tips on finding the right MFP, plus some picks for our favorite all-in-one devices.

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