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$100 Snapshot Printers: Ink vs. Dye-Sub Models

The following contains computer information you should know about ink photo printers and dye-sub models. Read on if you are interested in purchasing these inexpensive printerst for yourself or for a loved one.

Best Multifunction Printers Do It All, But Performance Varies Widely

This month's chart features all newly tested models.

Brother MFC-665CW

This all-in-one printer doesn't set any performance records, but it packs many business-class features into a compact package.

Canon Pixma iP1700

This printer carefully balances features with economy, offering competent performance and few disappointments.

Canon Pixma iP4300

Inexpensive printer successfully balances speed, output quality, and price.

Canon Pixma Mini260

Canon's portable printer offers excellent controls and better print quality than competing models.

Canon Pixma MP210

Jump at this MFP's low price only if you can tolerate a confusing control panel and sparse copy capabilities.

Canon Pixma MP470

This MFP's low price includes full photo capabilities and a 1.8-inch LCD, as well as good scanning, copying, and printing features.

Canon Pixma MP510

This general-purpose all-in-one prints high-quality photos at an affordable price.

Canon Pixma MP600

This easy-to-use MFP delivers high-quality prints and copies at fast speeds.

Canon Pixma MP960

Photographers will love the MP960 for its film scanning and beautiful photo prints.

Canon Selphy CP740

It's slow and a bit clunky, but prints look smooth (albeit dark). Cost per print is reasonable.

Canon Updates Feature-Packed Photo Printer

Printer offers good photo output and PC-less printing options, but just average text quality and speed.

Color Printer

When it comes to making hard copy, you're going to need a printer. Often enough, black and white ink is serviceable - if you're a lawyer, for instance, or work for someone else who requires a lot of bulk text printing. If you need more than that, though - whether for aesthetic or other reasons - you're going to have to get a color printer.

Dell Laser Delivers High Quality at a Low Cost

Dell continues to top the chart, with its new 3110cn, and new models from Oki and Ricoh also join the lineup.

Dell Laser Printer 3110cn

Low-priced model offers low costs per page, though it's slow to print in color.

Dell Photo All-In-One 966

This MFP offers a fax, an automated document feeder, wireless networking, and many upgrade options, but print quality isn't tops.

Digital Photos: Print Them, Share Them, Perfect Them

You have more pictures than ever. These snapshot printers, photo sites, and free editing tools will help you make the most of your images.

Dymo Desktop Mailing Solution

Label printer and scale bundle for e-postage makes mailings a snap.

Epson PictureMate Dash

This bulky printer produces nice-looking photos quickly, easily, and at a reasonable price.

Epson PictureMate Snap PM240

Epson's new Snap is well designed and simple to use, but narrow banding mars otherwise decent prints.

Epson Stylus Photo R260

Glossy photo prints and CD and DVD printing are great, but slow, mediocre-quality plain-paper printing narrows this printer's appeal.

Epson Stylus Photo R380

This model's many extras, including the ability to print on CDs and DVDs, are appealing.

Epson Stylus Photo RX580

Epson's all-in-one performs well as a scanner and photo printer, but falls short on quality for other general-purpose tasks.

How to Buy a Printer

The following Computer Hardware information will give you everything you need to know about how to buy a printer. Read on to learn more about printers, printer features, and where you can find one.

How To Buy Copiers / Printers / Scanners

Buying a combination copier/printer/scanner can be confusing. If you are not familiar with the products, it can be difficult to find the right copier to suit your needs. Here are some considerations to take into account if you are considering buying a printer or copier.

HP Color LaserJet 2605dtn

This full-featured laser makes high-quality color prints, though print speeds are slow.

HP Deskjet 460wbt

This mobile printer is nicely designed and easy to use, but it's also somewhat slow.

HP Deskjet 6980

This good everyday printer delivers solid performance without distracting or pricey extras.

HP LaserJet 1018

This tiny but inexpensive and easy-to-use printer is slower than most personal mono lasers we've tested recently.

HP Photosmart A526

The Photosmart A526 is simple to use but very slow. The prints are worth the wait, though.

HP Photosmart A616

This snapshot printer is easy to tote and use, though print speeds are slow and color accuracy is so-so.

HP Photosmart C5180 All-In-One

The C5180 handles photos well and offers built-in networking.

HP Photosmart D7160

This is one of the better photo printers available, but other models have an edge in speed or price.

HP Photosmart D7360

The Photosmart D7630's image quality won't dazzle you, but printing photos has never been easier.

HP Printer Has a Big Touch-Screen LCD

The Photosmart D7360's image quality won't dazzle you, but printing photos has never been easier.

Kodak EasyShare 5300 All-in-One

This all-in-one's slightly high price is offset by competitive ink costs. Performance is fair, but photo quality can be very good.

Kodak EasyShare Photo Printer 500

Kodak's dye-sublimation printer is easy to use, but it has trouble producing accurate colors.

Konica Minolta magicolor 2500W

This is the lowest-priced color laser we've seen--and it offers top-notch print quality.

Konica Minolta Magicolor 2530DL

The network-capable 2530DL includes a PictBridge port forprinting directly from a digital camera.

Konica Minolta Magicolor 2550EN

This color laser offers reasonable per-page costs, but stumbles on print speed and quality.

Konica Minolta PagePro 1400W

This compact laser printer produces fast, high-quality text, but has only one paper tray.

Laser Printer

This article discusses some important points of laser printers, including what types of laser printers are appropriate for different purposes, how to compare different models and shop for a laser printer, and how to keep your laser printer operating at peak efficiency.

Lexmark C500n

Lexmark's budget-priced color laser delivers fast, high-quality text.

Lexmark C530dn

The affordable C530dn delivers high-quality duplex color printing.

Lexmark E120n

Built-in networking makes this compact laser printer a bargain for sharing among several PCs.

Lexmark P350

Lexmark's portable P350 is inexpensive and easy to use, but its slow prints suffer from banding.

Lexmark X5470

Lexmark's budget multifunction device includes a fax and an automatic document feeder.

Lexmark Z845

If all you want to do is print photos, this printer is a cheap way to get started.

New Network-Ready Color Lasers From $350

Economical printers make color-laser accuracy and network features affordable.

Oki Printing Solutions C3400n

This entry-level color laser delivers high text quality and fast color speeds, but operating costs are high.

Oki Printing Solutions C5500n

The C5500n delivers high-quality text at a fast pace, and can accommodate lots of paper.

Print E-Mail and Photos Without a PC or Net Connection

Presto's new service for the less tech-savvy utilizes HP's A10 Printing Mailbox device.

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Put a Laser Printer on Your Network for $150

Affordable monochrome laser printers rank high on our Top 10 chart this month.

Ricoh Aficio CL3500N

The CL3500N offers excellent paper handling and low costs per page, but print quality is lackluster.

Samsung CLP-300N

This tiny color laser is a cinch to use, but its print quality is disappointing.

Samsung CLP-650N

This color laser offers good paper handling and low costs per page, but print quality is low.

Samsung ML-2571N

This model is easy to maintain, but its print quality was mixed and its network setup could be simpler.

Samsung ML-3051ND

This networked laser printer is a solid performer that offers a built-in duplexer.

Sony DPP-FP55

The small and light DPP-FP55 is quick; it can be difficult to use, however, and its prints suffer from dull colors and fuzzy details.

Sony DPP-FP70

The main drag on this fast and feature-rich printer is its comparatively high price.

The Print Shop: Snapshot Printer Features CD Burner

Lexmark's P450 printer connects to your TV--and is also the first printer with an integrated CD burner.

Top 10 Inkjet Multifunction Printers

The latest wave of MFPs carry the same prices as stand-alone inkjet printers.

Xerox Phaser 6180/N

The Phaser 6180/N does better at printing text than photos.
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