- PROS
Good print quality. Relatively fast. Low running costs. Lots of ink in the box.
- CONS
ADF is limited to manual duplexing. Does not scan or copy tabloid-size documents.
- BOTTOM LINE
The Brother MFC-J5845DW prints
Canon’s Color ImageClass MF641Cw All-in-One (Multifunction) Laser Printer
- PROS
Good overall print quality. Low purchase price. Small footprint. Excellent UI Portal and security.
- CONS
No automatic document feeder. Lacks automatic two-sided printing. Comparatively low print volume.
- BOTTOM LINE
The Canon Color ImageClass MF641Cw
Epson EcoTank ET-3760 All-In-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer
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Terrific print quality. Small footprint. Exceptionally low running costs. Thousands of pages worth of ink in the box. PrecisionCore printhead output quality. Two years warranty with registration. Excellent mobile connectivity options.
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Somewhat slow.
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HP’s Entry-Level Color Laser MFP 179fnw Multifunction Printer
- PROS
Compact and light. Strong mobile connectivity. Competitively fast. Low purchase price.
- CONS
Lacks automatic two-sided printing, copying, and scanning. Low recommended volume rating. High running costs.
- BOTTOM LINE
The HP Color Laser MFP 179fnw
Epson EcoTank ET-M2170 Wireless Monochrome All-in-One Supertank Printer
- PROS
Exceptionally low running costs. 6,000-page ink bottle included in box. Terrific print quality. Smart home voice-printing and scanning. Fast first page out. Two-year warranty with registration.
- CONS
Costly. Sluggish compared with laser counterparts. Low
The Editors’ Choice Canon Pixma G6020 MegaTank All-in-One Printer
PROS
Rock-bottom running costs. Up to 18,000 pages worth of black ink included. Excellent print quality, especially photos. Good feature set, software bundle, and paper capacity. Auto-duplexing print engine.
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No automatic document feeder. Archaic
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The Editors’ Choice Lexmark MC2535adwe All-in-One Color Laser Printer
- PROS
Fast. Excellent print quality. High maximum and recommended volume ratings. Highly expandable.
- CONS
Somewhat expensive to use. No Wi-Fi Direct or NFC.
- BOTTOM LINE
The Lexmark MC2535adwe is a fast color laser all-in-one printer
Epson’s EcoTank ET-M3170 Wireless Monochrome All-in-One Supertank Printer
- PROS
Very low running costs. 6,000-page ink bottle included in box. Good print quality. Fast first page out. Single-pass auto-duplexing ADF. Smart home voice-activation. Two-year warranty with registration.
- CONS
Pricey. A little slower than laser
Good-Looking, Low-Cost Output with Epson’s WorkForce Pro EC-4040 Color Multifunction Printer
- PROS
Terrific output quality. Competitive running costs. Single-pass auto-duplexing ADF. 500-sheet paper input capacity. Robust connectivity.
- CONS
Lacks multipurpose or override tray.
- BOTTOM LINE
The Epson WorkForce Pro EC-4040 color inkjet AIO prints well and
Brother’s Entry-Level Bulk-Ink MFC-J805DW INKvestment Tank All-In-One Printer
- PROS
Highly competitive running costs. Solid overall output quality. Single-pass duplexing ADF. Borderless printing.
- CONS
No Ethernet connectivity. No flash memory support. Minor banding in some graphics.
- BOTTOM LINE
The Brother MFC-J805DW is an entry-level