PROS
- Prints high-quality color labels in varying sizes.
- Choice of four label widths.
- Reasonable print speeds.
CONS
- Relatively high running costs.
- Not suited for printing hundreds or thousands of labels monthly.
THE BOTTOM LINE
The
Brother’s Capable MFC-L3750CDW Color Laser MFP Overshadowed by Slightly More Costly Sibling
PROS
- Large ADF.
- Good text, graphics, and photo quality.
- Decent mobile device support.
CONS
- Running costs are a bit high.
- Lacks auto-duplex scanning and copying.
- No NFC.
THE BOTTOM LINE
The Brother MFC-L3750CDW color laser-class
Lexmark’s Highly Capable MC3224dwe Multifunction (MFP) Color Laser Printer
PROS
- Above-average print quality.
- Strong connectivity (including Wi-Fi Direct) and OS support.
CONS
- No ADF.
- Expensive to use.
THE BOTTOM LINE
The Lexmark MC3224dwe prints well and quickly for an entry-level AIO, but high running
Canon’s Pixma TS6320 Wireless All-in-One Consumer-Grade Photo Printer
PROS
- Excellent print quality.
- Five-ink design for richer blacks and wider color range.
- Voice-activated hands-free printing.
- Two paper input trays.
- Bluetooth LE.
CONS
- No automatic document feeder or memory card support.
- High cost per page.
Epson’s Expression Photo XP-8600 Small-in-One Printer, A Six-Ink Consumer-Grade Photo-Churning Marvel
- PROS
Excellent output quality, especially photos. Prints borderless photos up to 8 by 10 inches. Strong mobile connectivity. Supports SD memory cards and USB thumb drives. Prints labels on pre-surfaced CD, CD-ROM, and DVD discs.
HP’s Smart Tank Plus 551 Wireless All-in-One Bulk-Ink Printer
- PROS
Very low running costs. Great print quality. Small footprint. Decent volume rating.
- CONS
Non-duplexing print engine. Ink bottles not keyed to corresponding onboard tanks. Lacks automatic document feeder.
- BOTTOM LINE
The HP Smart Tank
Lexmark’s MC3224adwe Color Laser Multifunction Printer (MFP), Excellent, Though Costly, Output
- PROS
Excellent print quality. Robust connectivity and OS support.
- CONS
Expensive to use. No Wi-Fi Direct or NFC. ADF is not auto-duplexing.
- BOTTOM LINE
The Lexmark MC3224adwe prints very well at respectable speeds, but high
Epson’s Excellent Laser Alternative Inkjet WorkForce ST-M3000 Monochrome MFP Supertank Printer
- PROS
Very low running costs. Two 6,000-page ink bottles included in the box. Good print quality. Smart home voice activation. Two-year warranty with registration.
- CONS
Pricey. A little slower than laser counterparts. Low monthly print
Canon’s Excellent Color imageClass MF644Cdw Multifunction Laser Printer
- PROS
Good print quality. Single-pass ADF. USB thumb drive support. Excellent UI portal and security.
- CONS
High running costs. Paper input capacity not expandable.
- BOTTOM LINE
Canon’s Color imageClass MF644Cdw laser printer delivers high-quality output
With its Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One Printer, HP Scouts Out a Piece of the Bulk-Ink Printer Market
- PROS
Very low running costs. Great print quality. Small footprint.
- CONS
Low capacity and volume ratings. Non-duplexing ADF and print engine. Ink bottles not keyed to corresponding onboard tanks.
- BOTTOM LINE
The HP Smart Tank