Printers are an essential bit of kit for home computing. From the casual need to print out a receipt, or homework, to the workhorse style printer for the home office, with all its quirks these gadgets are needed as much today as ever. On this page we bring to you the best multi-function models for sale in the UK, to give you a guide on some of the best to go for.
‘Multifunction’ includes standard printing of text and images, photocopying, and scanning. There are many available and most are fine for occasional use. If you are after something that will see more action then this guide should come in handy.
Canon PIXMA MP495
If you are looking for a good low-cost solution this little baby could be for you. It is very popular being one of the bestsellers (at the time of writing). It is wi-fi enabled, can deliver a maximum print resolution of 4800 x 1200dpi and you can also print moments from movies with the ‘Full HD Movie Print’ feature. Also has; automatic correction, free software, compact design, and a save paper feature.
HP All-In-One Special Edition
This system is ideal for printing your everyday documents, the compact device is very simple to set-up and use and is also designed to help you reduce your environmental impact, it even contains 50% or more recycled materials. Box contains cartridges, software, guides, power supply and a reusable bag. This printer gets rave reviews from customers who have purchased it.
Brother Mono Laser Multifunction DCP7030
Need something a bit more heavy duty? If you print a lot this may be for you, with a PPM (page per minute) speed of 22 you will be able to save a lot of time compared to the above offerings. Scanning up to 600 x 2400 dpi and printing upto Up to 2400 x 600 dpi. Also has a capacity for 250 sheets, so needs refilling less often than the cheaper printers. Manufacturer provides a 1 year warranty.
Overall
If you need an all in one machine for general household use then either the Canon or the HP will serve you well. Perhaps, if you are going to print out more photos, the Brother is the slightly better buy long-term. But research them all well to decide which is best for your personal needs. You will also get quality printer results with dependable multicolour ink cartridges. Remember time is money so you don’t want to sit around waiting for docs to finish.
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