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Epson WorkForce 500 All-in-One Printer (Black) (C11CA40201)
Match the speed you move at with the fast and efficient Epson WorkForce 500 all-in-one printer, your personal business and photo center. This amazing all-in-one quickly delivers prints and copies, plus laser quality text, allowing you to create stunning proposals and impressive brochures, in house and on demand. The WorkForce 500 is ready to handle whatever comes its way, whether you need to scan a proposal into editable text, fax a presentation, or enlarge that family photo. And, it uses up to three times less energy than a laser printer. The right features, the right price, and truly remarkable results — that is the WorkForce 500.
Color: Black Brand: Epson Model: C11CA40201 Platform: Windows Format: CD Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 9.30" h x 18.10" w x 16.10" l, 16.80 pounds Display size: 2.5 5-in-1 print, copy, scan, fax, photo Print up to 33 ppm in black and color Built-in memory card slots and 2.5-inch LCD Built-in, 30-page ADF OCR and creative software included
Show the world what your business is made of with the WorkForce 500, Epson’s new all-in-one engineered for the small business and home office. This powerful performer delivers laser quality text, as well as vibrant color photos. Not only that, it can copy, scan and fax documents with ease. Versatile and flexible, the WorkForce 500 is built to keep up with you and your business, while making you look your very best. Multi-tasking redefined Get five machines in one to print documents, make copies, scan, fax, or print brilliant photos. It’s your personal business center and photo kiosk — all in one compact machine. The small footprint saves space, while built-in productivity features save time. Easily copy, scan and fax stacks of documents using the 30-page automatic document feeder. Or, use the built-in memory card slots and 2.5-inch color LCD to view, crop, rotate and print photos without using a computer. WorkForce 500 lets you do more in less time with print speeds up to 33 ppm in black and color.1 Professional results The WorkForce 500 is not only flexible and versatile, it also produces professional-looking output. Thanks to Epson’s patented ink jet technology, it delivers crisp, laser-quality text, eye-popping color graphics and vibrant photos that rival those from a photo lab. What’s more, revolutionary DURABrite® Ultra Ink offers brilliant results on plain and photo paper, plus prints that are smudge, fade and water resistant, and highlighter-friendly. Whether your next print job is a business proposal, a convincing bar graph or photos for your client, WorkForce 500 can get the job done, while making you look your best. Be more informed The new international ISO print speed standard Print speed is critically important when buying a printer or all-in-one. But how do you compare print speeds when different manufacturers measure in different ways? Now you can. Much like the "MPG" ratings on new cars, there's now a new industry standard for measuring print speed, which allows for an "apples-to-apples" comparison between different printer models and brands. The International Organization for Standardization (widely known as ISO) developed this industry approved and internationally accepted standard, specifically for ink jet printers and all-in-ones. It measures "out of the box" (default) print speeds using "real world" printing scenarios, so you can be sure you're getting a product that performs at the speed you need. Engineered for small business and home office Epson understands that small businesses develop ideas and opportunities fast — that’s why the WorkForce 500 all-in-one was built with your printing, copying, scanning and faxing needs in mind. You’ll not only appreciate its ability to print high quality documents fast, but also the convenient, built-in features that maximize productivity. Quickly fax important documents with the robust memory and speed dial storage. Use the included OCR software to turn documents into editable text and easily digitize those meeting notes. Or, use the scan-to-PDF function to share various forms and documents. The WorkForce 500 uses up to 3x less power than a laser printer2 and has built-in double-sided printing3 so you can save paper. What’s more, individual ink cartridges allow you to replace only the color that you need. And, the quick-drying formula lets you handle documents and photos right away — no drying time needed! Bottom line — the WorkForce 500 offers convenient features that will take your productivity to the next level. Features/Benefits Get five machines in one — Print, copy, scan, fax and photo; OCR and creative software included Print photos without a computer — Built-in memory card slots, PictBridgeTM and 2.5-inch LCD Do more in less time — Copy, scan or fax stacks of documents with built-in, 30-page ADF Enjoy your own personal photo lab — Automatically correct under- or over-exposed photos Send faxes fast, even in color — Fax in as fast as 3 sec per page; store up to 60 speed dials and receive up to 180 pages in memory; also faxes legal size Protect important documents — Smudge, fade and water resistant, highlighter friendly documents rival those from a laser printer and photos rival those from the lab Do more with useful software included — OCR and creativity software to create flyers, brochures, calendars and more Replace only the color that you need — Easy-to-use, individual ink cartridges Print more, change cartridges less often — High-capacity Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink cartridges available Get product protection you can count on — 1-year limited warranty and quick product exchange Save time — Print speeds up to 33 ppm in black and color1 Save energy — Uses up to 3x less power than a laser printer2 Save paper — Built-in double-sided printing3 1 Draft pages per minute (ppm) speeds measured after first page, based on black and color text patterns in Draft Mode on plain paper. Additional print time will vary based on system configuration, software application and page complexity. See www.epson.com/printspeed for more information about print speeds. 2 Compared to competitive monochrome laser printers at $199 and under available as of March 2008. Based on Epson testing of power estimated to be used during an eight-hour day. 3 Some applications and/or functions, like double-sided printing, may not be supported by Mac®. What’s in the Box WorkForce 500 all-in-one, documentation kit containing CD-ROM with drivers and bonus software, free sample paper pack with offers, power cord, telephone cord, one 69 Standard-capacity Black ink cartridge, three 69 Standard-capacity ink cartridges — Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Most helpful customer reviews 110 of 113 people found the following review helpful. Never Liked All-in-One's, but I Love this Unit from Epson By givpilot I've never been a fan of All-in-One's because I always felt too much was compromised; I just wouldn't settle for a poor printer, or scanner, or copier or fax machine just for the convenience of having everything in one box. Epson has changed the playing field, however. I'm not saying Epson has merged the absolute best of each of those pieces of equipment, but they have produced a remarkably well designed and engineered product with minimal compromise. The printer is excellent, the text approaches laser quality and the copier and fax work fine, the 30 page automatic document feeder works without a hick-up -- and what a joy that is!. The scanner is fast, operates with very easy to use intuitive software and it produces excellent text and photo scans. Epson also includes OCR software with the unit.Yes, you can buy a better printer... there certainly are printers that print faster and print photos better (I have a $1,000 photo printer that I use for the "serious" stuff) but this one works fine for the everyday tasks. And there are better scanners, this one won't do negatives or slides, for example, but for most everyday scanning tasks it's absolutely fine. And as far as fax and copy machines go, the fax and copies are first rate and better than every other "home office" machine I've tried.All in all, Epson has a winner with the Workforce 500. I really only needed a new fax machine, but the price on this unit was so low I thought I might as well try it and at least I'd have a backup printer if I needed one. Despite my preconceived notions, besides being a great fax machine, it turned out to be a very good printer, scanner and copier. I guess you learn something everyday. Setup was quick and the startup guide takes you step-by-step through the process with easy to follow pictures and text. I had the unit up and running within 15 minutes on a computer using Vista Home Premium.I'm delighted with my purchase and I use it frequently for my everyday printer and scanner needs. I don't think you'll be disappointed. 52 of 54 people found the following review helpful. Best all-in-one I've tried By Susan M I don't often write product reviews, but I've been so happy with my Epson WorkForce 500 since I got it that I had to write in. I've always used Epson printers before because I think the print and photo quality is the highest I've seen. I suffered along without a feeder because Epson didn't offer an all-in-one with one, so I am thrilled with the Epson 500 because in addition to being much faster than my previous printer, it has the feeder and the fax incorporated into the printer. In the first week after getting the Epson 500, I was able to pack up the fax machine on my desk that took up lots of space and save myself a trip to Staples(and the associated expense)to have a 40-page document copied (something I never would have done on a flat-bed printer).In terms of ease of use, I find it to be relatively intuitive. I did, however, have a little trouble on setup (I did not fully read the directions!) because the OK key was not always the default button to move on to the next step. Once I read the directions, though, it was extremely simple.In summary, I couldn't be more thrilled with my purchase - it's a fabulous home office printer with every feature you could want. 40 of 42 people found the following review helpful. Nice All-In-One By H. Ongaro Very nice All-In-One. It prints beautifully; crisp, clear, & bold. The photo printer works as well as my stylus photo printer. Great detail and color to the pictures. The fax works fine. I've faxed a couple of things. One had ten pages and I'm not sure if it was this fax or the fax on the other end, but while faxing the "transmission was interrupted" so I had to refax the last few pages. The scanner works OK. I've only used it twice to copy recipes
Canon PIXMA MX7600 Office All-in-One Printer
Printer, Pixma Mx7600, Off All In 1
Color: Grey/Black Brand: Canon Model: 2437B002 Platform: Windows Format: CD Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 10.10" h x 21.00" w x 19.70" l, 36.60 pounds All-in-one office printer prints, copies, scans, and faxes documents Advanced PgR ink system for better color saturation and outstanding photo prints Built-in Ethernet connection; ideal network-ready printer Prints documents at 28 ppm (black) and 23 ppm (color) Device measures 19.7x21.1x10.1-inches (WxHxD)
Amazon.com Product Description If you're looking for an all-in-one device that can fax, copy, scan, and print eye-popping photos, look no further than the Canon Pixma MX7600 All-in-One Printer. With built-in networking via an Ethernet connection, the ability to print straight from a memory card, and an automatic document feeder that enables automatic duplexing, the MX7600 is the ideal addition to your home or small office. .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: 20px; } table.callout { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, serif; margin: 10px; width: 250; } td.callout { height: 100 percent; background: #9DC4D8 url(http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/callout-bg.png) repeat-x; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; padding: 10px; width: 250px; } ul.callout { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -12px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5em; } h5.callout { text-align: center; } The Canon Pixma MX7600 All-In-One Printer offers: PgR ink system for superior quality prints with spectacular clarity. Built-in duplex printing and copying. Auto Image Fix feature that automatically optimizes your photos. With built-in networking, everyone in the office can easily share the device. Vivid Photos and Laser-Quality Text--Fast! Canon's newly developed Pigment Reaction (PgR) ink system incorporates a higher-intensity black pigment, a clear ink, and specially formulated color pigment inks for superior results for all your prints. This unique system coats the paper with clear ink before it reaches the print head, helping the colors more effectively bond together for better saturation and brightness. And since each color comes in its own tank, you only need to replace the color that runs out, reducing waste and saving you money. Offering prints at up to 4800 x 1200 dpi color resolution, photos exhibit continuous tone and look like they are fresh from the photo lab. In addition to the PgR ink system, the printer has a print head capable of producing two-picoliter ink droplets for exacting detail. You don't have to wait long for your prints either--a 4 x 6-inch borderless print takes only about 43 seconds. When printing business documents, the MX7600 churns out prints at up to 28 pages per minute (ppm) in mono, and 23 ppm in color. Because the printer has two paper feeders, less time needs to be spent loading or changing media. With a built-in duplexer, you don't have to waste your time standing by the printer flipping sheets when you want to print on both sides. And you don't have to wait for the machine to slowly start up either; the unit is ready for use in about five seconds after power up. The printer is network-ready thanks to its built-in Ethernet connection. Just connect it to your home or office network, and your networked computers can share the printer. The printer also features a built-in memory card slot that allows you to print photos straight from a memory card without a computer. With the printer's LCD, you can look at the pictures you want printed, and with Auto Image Fix, picture quality is automatically optimized. PgR technology uses a clear ink along with pigments for the best print quality. Duplex Scanning and Copying The MX7600 features a built-in Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) that holds up to 35 sheets and enables automatic duplexing for copies and scans, leaving you free to work on other tasks while the printer does all the work. The scanner offers up to 4800 dpi resolution at a 48-bit color depth for scans that pick up even the most minute detail. And thanks to Canon's advanced copy technology, the MX7600 copies graphics and documents with faithful accuracy. High-Speed Fax The device can achieve Super G3 fax speeds (33.6 Kbps), which allows the fastest fax transfers, and it can fax both black-and-white and color pages. The device's built-in memory will store 100 coded speed dials and up to 250 incoming pages--features that are especially useful for long faxes or if you run out of paper. The Canon MX7600 All-In-One Printer is compatible with Windows (including Vista) and Macintosh operating systems. The printer measures 19.7 x 21.1 x 10.1-inches (WxHxD) and weighs 36.6 pounds. It is backed by a 1-year warranty. What's in the Box: Canon MX7600 printer, five cleaning sheets, document kit, ink tanks (PGI-7 and PGI-9), power cord, print head, telephone line cable. The MX7600 provides printing, faxing, scanning, and copying all from one device.
Most helpful customer reviews 71 of 74 people found the following review helpful. Good office machine, but photos are just OK By J. Veazey Bottom Line: This is a good multifunction inkjet. All functions range from adequate to very good.Pros: The scanner is very good, with an auto feeder, and scan quality is good for both documents and photos. The print speed and quality is good. Having 2 paper sources (bottom plain paper cassette, rear feeder) is a time saver. The auto-duplex printing is very handy. Fax quality is good. Auto feeding for faxes is nice, but not something I will use that much. Builtin networking, so I don't need to have a PC continuously powered up when the family laptops want to print. Photo prints have good detail and shading. Printing directly from various memory cards and cameras is easy.Cons: Photo prints colors need some tweaking. It's all a bit bright with a tendency toward a very slight pink cast. Admittedly, I have not done that many color photos as yet. Tones and shades are not as accurate as a printer with more colors. This one has 6 ink tanks, but 2 of them are shades of black, so printing must be done with 4 colors. This printer is adequate for amateur snaps, but won't replace a dedicated photo printer. No scanning of film or negatives. Printer is large but that's a given with this many functions. 43 of 44 people found the following review helpful. Not as top of the line as it should be! By Roger Sadowsky I am a very big fan of Canon printers and All-In Ones. I previously have had the MP780 and the MP830 of which I had no complaints and would have rated 4-5 stars. My complaints with the 7600 are:1) slow to print first page2) cannot use regular paper from the rear paper loader (only the cassette).3) a bit noisy before and after printing.4) ink only available onlineIf I had to buy again, I would go with the MP850. 39 of 44 people found the following review helpful. MX 7600 extremely disappointing, noisy and no ink By C. Barwis The Canon MX 7600 is very noisy. It annoyingly clicks and clacks for minutes after it is done printing, and while speed of page printing itself is OK, the printer waits for up to a minute to start printing many times. I've had the machine for 2 weeks and already it has started jamming paper every 15 sheets or so. And the ink required by the MX 7600 is not sold over the counter by any store in New York City. No stores even list the ink, so you have to buy it online. And Canon's support dept. was absolutely no help whatsoever with coming up with a solution. How can Canon launch a product and not provide the ink anywhere!I replaced a Canon MP 780 which I liked, after it wore out, with this MX 7600 and am extremely disappointed and will now try another company's products. One last inconvenience to note, unlike the Canon MP780, paper for normal use in the MX7600 cannot be loaded from the rear, but must be loaded from the front cassette which holds less paper. See all 38 customer reviews...
Canon PIXMA MP760 All-in-One Photo Printer
The Canon PIXMA MP760 Photo All-In-One is an amazingly versatile home-office performer. Its built-in 2.5" LCD display lets you fine-tune your images for the best results1. You can print and copy up to 25 ppm in black and up to 17 ppm in color2 and print a beautiful 4"x 6" borderless photo in about 36 seconds.2 The built-in film adapter conveniently lets you scan 35mm slides and negatives for printing or archiving. You can also prin...
Brand: Canon Model: 9792A002 Dimensions: 27.34 pounds Print text and photos, copy, and scan in one convenient unit 4,800 x 1,200 optimized dpi color, 600 x 600 dpi black resolution Up to 17 ppm color, 25 ppm black, 4-by-6-inch photo in about 36 seconds Large 2.5-inch LCD for easy viewing, editing, and printing USB, Direct Printer Port, camera card slots; PC/Mac compatible
Most helpful customer reviews 311 of 314 people found the following review helpful. Which Canon Multifunction is right for you? By diljs First off, if you're in the market for a printer, you can't go wrong with a Canon. Canon printers consistently beat out the competition in independent tests for print quality. Their items are elegant, well designed, and most importantly, ink is affordable.We all know the razor and blade scheme: sell the printer below cost and make it up with pricey cartridges. Canon, however, saves you a lot of money by including the print head with the printer and not on each cartridge. Because of this, genuine Canon cartridges can be had for around $12, while 3rd party cartridges, which many claim work just as well, can be found for as low as $2.If you've already decided on a Canon multifunction, lets see which model is right for you. Canon's current market list is as follows:MP130 - New model, and the most affordable yet. Copy/Print/Scan 18ppm black, 13ppm color 2 ink tanks No auto sheet feeder! Card slotsMP390 - Has a fax, About half the cost of the MP7xx's. Copy/Print/SCan/Fax 18ppm black, 12 ppm color 2 ink tanks card slotsMP750 - Older model - exactly the same as mp780 but no fax. Copy/Print/Scan 25ppm black, 17 ppm color 5 ink tanks Built in DuplexingMP760 - New Model - geared towards photo enthusiasts. Copy/Print/Scan + Special Photo Features 25ppm black, 17 ppm color 5 ink tanks No auto sheet feeder! Built in Duplexing *Unique photo features: 2.5 inch lcd screen Built in film adapter for 35mm slides or negatives can print directly from negatives Card slotsMP780 - Does it all except for the mp760 photo features. Copy/Print/Scan/Fax 25ppm black, 17 ppm color 5 ink tanks Built in DuplexingNow, let's look more closely at some key differences between these models:*Fax: The first thing you should do is decide if you need a fax or not. If you do, you should choose between the MP780 or the MP390. If not, don't rule those two out just yet, they may have have other features you can't live without.*Note: There is NO auto fax/telephone switching on these models if you wish to use the same line for faxes and voice calls.*Number of ink tanks: The next important thing you should look at is whether you want to be able to replace each color individually or not. The MP750, MP760 and MP780 all have 5 individual ink tanks (photo black, black, cyan, yellow, magenta), while the MP130 and MP390 have only 2 (black and tricolor). The cost of each cartridge is about the same, but you will waste some leftover ink by throwing out the MP130 or MP390's color cartridge when just one color runs out.*Photo printing: If you're planning on printing a lot of photos, you should probably go with an mp7xx. These have a superior print head, as well as the 5 separate ink tanks. The MP760 is especially noteable with all the features Canon has added specifically for photos. These come at a price however, as the MP760 does not share the auto sheet feeder of its MP750 and MP780 cousins, or the fax of the 780.*However - If you plan on printing directly from memory cards, beware! The mp750 and mp780 do not have card slots! The 2 cheaper models and the mp760 do.*Auto sheet feeder: The mp130 and mp760 do NOT have an auto sheet feeder. All 3 of the others do. An auto sheet feeder is very useful when doing a lot of scanning or faxing.*Duplexing: The mp7xx models each have built in duplexing.*Size: The mp7xx models weigh around 30 pounds and are quite big. The MP390 is a smaller, and weighs 18 pounds. The mp130 has a tiny footprint for a multifunction printer, and weighs 14 pounds.Some features that all of Canon's current MFPs share:*Copying: Each of these models has a copy function, and all have the same resolution (600x600 black, 1200x1200 color).*USB 2.0 connection*Pictbridge direct photo printing support*All 5 models are great looking and will complement almost any decor.My recommendations:If you want a great price on an excellent printer and
HP Officejet Pro 8500 Premier Wireless All-in-One Printer
The HP Officejet Pro 8500 Premier Wireless All-in-One Printer comes with built in wireless printing and wired networking. It facilitates two-sided printing, 4*6 color photo printing and has a high capacity paper tray with auto document feeder.
Brand: HP Model: CB025A#B1H Original language: English, French Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 33.95 pounds Laser Quality Speed Up to 15 ppm Black/11 ppm Color, Maximum 35 ppm Black/34 ppm Color 3.4-in LCD Touchscreen Display Include two (2) sets of color ink cartridges (Cyan, Magenta and Yellow - 2 each) Standard Built-in Ethernet, WiFi 802.11b/g, 802.11b/g Wireless Technology 250 Sheet Paper Tray, Second 250 Sheet Paper Tray, 50 Sheet ADF, and Automatic Two-Sided Printing
Enhanced, high-quality performance is headed your way with the HP Officejet Pro 8500 Premier All-in-One. Featuring printing, faxing, and copying plus convenient built-in networking, it's ready to take on¿and plow through¿the workload. You'll get professional color documents at up to 50% lower color cost per page and using less energy than laser printers1. And you'll be able to scan photos and documents (up to legal size) directly into folders, no PC required. div.aplusAnnotate {font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;}div.aplusAcontentHead {font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; }div.aplusAcontentBody {font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; }div.aplusChartName {font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; padding-top:.4em;}div.aplusAPlusHeader {font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; }div.aplusAcontentLegal {font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin:1em 0 1em 0;}div.aplusstyle11 {font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; }div.aplusAcontentHeadOrange {font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#CC6600;}.aplusChartBg {background-color:#999; width:1px; height:70px;} .aplusCurrentViewBg {background-color:#ffffcc; .aplusAcontentLegal ol {list-style-position:outer; margin:0em 1em 0em; padding:0em 1em 0em; }WHY BUY?
Most helpful customer reviews 181 of 189 people found the following review helpful. Well-suited for the home or the home office By A. Dent I thought I would make what is normally the conclusion the beginning section because not everyone may have the time or the disposition to go through all these paragraphs unless actually interested in making a purchase. I am providing more detail that should support my conclusions AFTER the evaluation section.Evaluation----------This is, esentially, the HP Officejet Pro 8500 Wireless All-In-One Printer with an extra paper tray, 3 extra ink cartridges and some promo materials. The unit I reviewed did not have the extra paper tray.The reviewed unit meets the claim of it being a all-in-one solution. While it is not likely that any individual user would take advantage of all its features on a regular basis, it is reassuring to know that the features are there. The supplied software and the printer's own console interface allow for a tremenduous amount of flexibility and customization. Some of the more advanced features will require an above-average level of computer expertise but, even without a lot of customization, this will be a useful, worthy printing/faxing/copying/scanning appliance.While the superior quality of output would make this printer a good 'small office' candidate, its speed would probably disqualify it if the small office was doing any significant amount printing. I provided some personal benchmarks so that any prospective small business buyer could decide. As a 'home' printer, this comes as close to perfect as they come. I will be using it as a home printer so please do interpret my rating within that context.A minor observation regarding 'design'. I found it interesting that some of the functions available on the touch screen are duplicated on physical buttons on the printer's console. This was striking because I actually saw this model for sale at New York's Fifth Ave. Apple store. It immediately occured to me that an Apple designer would have none of those buttons if allowed to redesign the product. This is not criticism, it's only an observation, also prompted by the fact that, for example, when specifying the number of copies to be printed, I could NOT use the physical number pad but had to punch the number on the virtual keypad displayed on the touch screen.The strong, almost violent shaking the printer brings itself to when not on a perfectly steady surface was a little disturbing to me. I have little doubt that, if improperly placed, the printer would quickly lose its printheads alignment and it might even experience other technical trouble.Finally, I am happy that the HP Tech support solved my Vista-related problem but it would have been better if a printer that was manufatured only a few days before I received it had an updated CD or, at least, a flyer advising Vista users how to obtain the updated driver.Considering all of the above, the this printer gets a strong, very positive 4 stars. However, my view is that the OfficeJet Pro is basically a 'home' or 'home office' unit, not a 'small business' printer. As such, I see no advantage in purchasing the Premier' model instead of the 'one paper tray', less expensive version._______________________________________________________________________________First impressions-----------------The HP Officejet Pro 8500 Wireless All-In-One Printer integrates print, copy, fax, scan document and photo-processing functions. HP supplies the printer itself, 'starter' ink cartridges, print heads and a phone wire. Ethernet or USB cables are not included. Thin manuals are provided for wireless and FAX setup. A quick installation poster is provided as well. The full 300+ manual can be downloaded from the HP site. The CD has drivers for the several supported Operating Systems and a number of additional applications such as OCR (optical character recognition).Besides the Ethernet and USB ports, other physical IO include 2 telephone jacks in
Canon PIXMA MP800 All In One Photo Printer
Canon PIXMA MP800 All In One Photo Printer
Brand: Canon Model: 0581B002 Dimensions: 9.50" h x 19.30" w x 18.60" l, 26.40 pounds Print resolutions up to 9,600 x 2,400 dpi color and 600 x 600 dpi black Optical scan resolution of 2,400 x 4,800 dpi Print and copy at speeds up to 30 ppm black and 24 ppm color Preview images on 3.5" digital screen One-year warranty
The advanced PIXMA MP800 Photo All-In-One delivers spectacular Print Copy-Scan performance. It produces an amazing resolution of up to 9,600 x 2,400 color dpi, for remarkable detail and clarity. To achieve this, Canon Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering (FINE) uses a next-generation 3,584-nozzle print head that ejects precise, consistent droplets as small as one picoliter. The result? Smoother, virtually grain-free images. Also, our ContrastPLUS five-color ink system--four dye-based inks and a pigment-based black ink--produces true-life photos with a wide color palette, along with laser-quality text. What about speed? A 4"x 6" photo lab quality borderless photo takes approximately 36 seconds. When copying, the AE (Auto Exposure) Copy feature automatically optimizes reproduction quality based on the type of original you're duplicating. The convenient Photo/Film buttons allow you to make reprints of your photos and 35mm film without using your computer. And now, scanning: The unit's higher-resolution CCD technology enables you to produce exceptional 2,400-dpi scans, with vibrant 48-bit color depth. You can simultaneously scan up to six frames of 35mm film (negatives or positives), or up to four mounted slides. Plus, advanced paper handling features are built in - such as two paper trays and two-sided printing. Want to evaluate and enhance your images before printing? Just insert your compatible memory card into one of the built-in card slots, then select the images on the extra-large 3.5" LCD color viewer. As needed, images will be automatically enhanced for red eye, sharpness and brightness values, or you can fine tune the images yourself using the easy control panel. Then, print directly from the memory card! As an option, you can print directly from a PictBridge-ready device such as a digital camera. The Canon ChromaLife100 system combines the PIXMA MP800 Photo All-In-One's FINE print head technology and newly developed inks with select Canon photo papers, with results rivaling that of many conventional photos. And with the new smart LED ink tanks, your LED lamp flashes when ink is running low, and flashes even faster when nearing empty. What's in the Box: PIXMA MP800 Photo All-in-One, PIXMA MP800 print head, ink tanks: PGI-5Bk Black, CLI-8 (black, cyan, magenta, yellow), power cord, easy setup instructions, documentation kit, Canon Photo Paper Pro for Borderless Printing 4" x 6" sample pack
Most helpful customer reviews 109 of 111 people found the following review helpful. Very Pleased! Able to Refill Ink Cartridges! By Scott G. Cumming I purchased the mp800 to replace my Lexmark X-85 "INK GOBBLER" because I got tired of not being able to refill the ink successfully and paying through the nose for replacement ink cartridges. The Lex X-85 was over three years old and I was ready for a better printer that new technology had to offer.I am very pleased with the MP800. It's printing quality and speed is excellent for this caliber of printer. Most of the photos I have printed are on "Jet Print" professional photo paper which has worked well. I have yet to purchase some Canon Photo Paper Pro and try it. I did however print one 4x6 photo from the included pack of Canon Photo Paper Pro that came with the printer. The photo quality was amazing!Regarding the refilling of the ink cartridges: I purchased the 5 ink refill kit from re-inks.com for $60.00. the kit has enough ink for about 12 refills of per cartridge.The printer is smart enough to know that you are using refilled ink cartridges but it allows you to continue with a warning that Canon may not be responsible for damage.once you get past the warning the printer asks you to press the stop/reset button for 5 seconds and the printer will continue to print using the refilled cartridge but when you view the Ink Status Monitor it shows the ink tank level as empty.So in the future you will have to manually remove the cartridge to view it's ink quality. This is easy to do because Canon's ink tanks are Clear Plastic!This simple reset procedure is required each time the printer detects a refilled cartridge. I suspect that once all 5 cartridges have been "released" from ink detection, it might not ask you again to go through the reset process again. I haven't got there yet. Thanks canon for leaving the Ink Refill Door Open! Hope this info helps. Scott 101 of 103 people found the following review helpful. Very Good! By Mark Mcneil Excelent photo print speed and quality. Dual paper feed a plus, no need to remove paper from feed tray when printing photos and envelopes, just load the second feed source. Software easy and seems very Windows compatable unlike some others. Ink tank system very smart, no need to buy expensive cartridges with built-in print heads and the five seperate ink tank allows replacement of individual color. Recommend original Canon ink, read PCWorld.com (Cheap Ink Probed) article. 56 of 57 people found the following review helpful. Good quality of photo printing By T. Chen Good quality photo printing, good copy quality.Double side print is a plusGood scan results.Good price.Photo printing works well with Kodak and Canon photo paper,it doesn't work well with HP photo paper, save your money byusing Kodak or Canon photo paper if you have this printer.Don't use it with HP photo paper.The ink cartridges are kind of expensive, they have chips on thecartridges to check the ink levels and detect if the cartridges are been refilled or not.I refilled my color cartridges and the printer detected the changes in the ink level and warned me that the ink cartridges are not original and could harm the printer, but I decided to use the refilled ink cartridges. And it still works very well in terms of color precision and quality for more than 6 months.I think it's just a new way that printer manufactures try to scare comsumers to use refilled cartridges.Since ink cartridges are bigger revenues than the printers.Each refill for a cartirdge is about 30 cents compare to original cartridge price 12 to 16 dollars. I am a heavy printing user, in about a year, the money I saved will be worth a new printer. See all 83 customer reviews...
Epson Stylus Photo RX600 Inkjet All-in-One
EPSON Stylus RX600 -- Now you can have a powerful photo center right at your fingertips -- one so user friendly you'll create brilliant, borderless prints first time, every time. The RX600 all-in-one offers all this and more, delivering photo quality prints, copies and scans with or without a computer. Scans slides and negatives Easy Photo Fix technology restores faded color photos Unique scan-to-card technology writes to optional removable media via built-in card slots (CompactFlash I & II, SD, MMC, Microdrive, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick (all versions), SmartMedia) Up to 17 ppm black text printing (up to 12 ppm color) Prints a 4 x 6 color photo in under 37 seconds USB 2.0 - 1.1 interface Size - 11.9H x 23.3W x 17.7L; weighs 19.21 pounds Actual print speed will vary according to use
Brand: Epson Model: C11C543001 Original language: English Dimensions: 11.90" h x 23.30" w x 17.70" l, 19.21 pounds Designed for photo applications; prints, copies, and scans in 1 compact unit 5,760 x 1,440 dpi optimized inkjet printing; up to 17 ppm speed 4,800 x 2,400 dpi scanning, 48-bit color depth; restores slides, transparencies, and photos 2.5-inch LCD monitor for easy image previewing and printing USB 2.0 interface, PC and Mac compatible
The ultimate solution for traditional and digital photography, the Epson Stylus Photo RX600 previews, scans, copies, and restores slides, transparencies, and photos for vibrant color reprints or enlargements–even without a computer. And, with Epson's superior 6-color Photo Inks and up to 5,760 x 1,440 optimized dpi, it produces true photographic results. This photo all-in-one makes it easy to accomplish virtually any project, including everyday printing and copying. Print directly from a memory card with its built-in card slots, or from PictBridge-enabled digital cameras. And, for added convenience, print a photo proof sheet to view all the images from a memory card. Then select the ones you like, the paper type and size, scan the proof sheet, and it's done. In addition, the easy-to-use control panel with built-in 2.5-inch color monitor offers many powerful features. View images from a memory card or see scans of slides and negatives as they happen. Then it's easy to crop, resize, and more. Or, take advantage of the product's BorderFree print capabilities to create bright, vivid photos ready to frame, place in an album, or share with friends and family. Use the front USB port to plug in an external CD-R drive to save images from a memory card directly to a disc or to print from a picture CD. Connect the optional Bluetooth Print Adapter from Epson (sold separately) for convenient wireless printing from a mobile camera phone, PDA or computer. With all this, plus remarkable print speeds and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity, the Epson Stylus Photo RX600 is the ideal solution for great photos and more. What's in the Box Epson Stylus Photo RX600 All-In-One, one cyan ink cartridge (T048220), one light cyan ink cartridge (T048520), one magenta ink cartridge (T048320), one light magenta ink cartridge (T048620), one yellow ink cartridge (T048420), one black ink cartridge (T048120), one USB cable, documentation, CD-ROM containing all-in-one drivers and software (Windows and Macintosh)
Most helpful customer reviews 104 of 108 people found the following review helpful. Very nice unit By Tony Jannotta This unit can do it all (except fax). The software is a dream compared to the HP2150 I returned in order to get this. I got the HP because it had built in wireless/ethernet print server and a fax. But the software bundle is all or nothing, they didn't separate out the printer driver...so anyone who wants to just print on the thing must first install 1.5gb (thats GIGabytes) of crap the infects your registry like a cancer. This Epson RX600's software is a dream. They separated everything! Just want to print occasional black and white like me, driver is just 8mb. Want everything and do photo touchups and crazy things and photo albums and scan (like my wife) - just put in the cd and add what you want one app at a time. That's why we went with this printer and returned the HP. Also, one more plus is that the RX600 scans old negatives and can print them perfectly or digitize them for you forever - the HP can't. I LOVE this feature (and yes, it's a combo of mechanical and software differences that achieve this, I dare you to try on another machine). I do miss the HP's built in print server. I bought a Linksys Wireless-G for USB2.0, and it won't work with this printer. Epson wrote me back and confirmed this. This is why I docked this review by a star. You MUST be able to run your printers from a print server. My 4 year old HPLaserJet3150 hooked up no problem, but my new Epson fails? That sucks, and if my wife didn't love this so much, I would send it back strictly for that reason. I do like how it's USB 2.0, it is fast. Separate color tanks (...)are sweet, not like HP where if blue runs out, you're forced to buy all other colors again. This has 6 color tanks all independently replaceable. Nice.PROS: USB2.0, individual color tanks, scan negatives,LCD screen, front loading usb input for cameras, built in card reader on the front,great b/w quality, killer photo print quality, minimal/incremental/customizable software/driver install (extremely flexible and lightweight)CONS: doesn't work w/ LinkSys print servers 73 of 76 people found the following review helpful. Epson RX600 - A standalone photo lab in a box! By A Customer I have had my RX600 for a couple of weeks now, and think it is amazing. WITHOUT USING A COMPUTER, you can copy B&W or color documents that look fine and come out pretty soon after you push the button. However, when printing PHOTOS, this thing is LOTS better than Kodak's printing system in drug stores. It reads virtually any memory card. It reads cameras, CD's, and hard drives via USB on front. It scans color slides, negatives, B&W negatives and makes FANTASTICALLY RICH prints from them. With the tilting color LCD on the front you can crop and zoom photos before printing. It can scan or copy to CD's, memory cards, USB flash, etc, using its front USB port. Also has a Bluetooth adapter option that plugs in the same USB port.Amazing feature: Print thumbnail preview sheets and blacken circles under pictures you want. Stick these sheets in the scanner and it prints out only your choices! Naturally it's a great computer printer and scanner. You want to fax? Use it with your computer's modem. 67 of 73 people found the following review helpful. Quality all in one device! By 6229er There are hundreds of products I could (or should) have reviewed. Some good, some bad. This is the first one I have ever felt strongly enough to comment on.Being in the IT field I have always been skeptical of "all in one devices". However, after doing some research this is typical of those devicesPros:(1) It's photocopier - plain and simple. With or without the PC. Color, BW, enlarge, reduce, zoom - all the features of regular coper.(2) Digital camera support - memory card or USB cable. Images can be viewed and printed directly - again, without a PC(3) Ease of setup. Very easy to follow directions. Step by step. It works as advertised
Canon MP980 Wireless All-in-One Photo Printer
Canon MP980 all-in-one photo printer is ultimate wireless printer with 3.5-inch LCD.
Brand: Canon Model: 2922B002 Platform: Windows Format: CD Dimensions: 7.90" h x 15.20" w x 18.50" l, 25.00 pounds CPU: PowerPC G4 2.1 GHz Memory: 2000MB SDRAM Hard Disk: 1GB Processors: 1 Six individual ink system featuring gray ink provides profesional color and monochrome photos ChromaLife100 system delivers vibrant photos that last up to 300 years Maximum 9600 x 2400 dpi with microscopic droplets as small as 1 picoliter using FINE technology 4800 dpi high resolution CCD scanner for documents and films WHITE LED eliminates warm-up time for document scanning
Manufacturer Product Description Get ready for premium performance and fabulous results. The new ChromaLife100+ 6-color ink system includes a unique grey ink, which helps you achieve the exceptional monochrome and color values sought by discerning photographers. And it’s blazing fast: You can create long-lasting 4 x 6 inch photos with spectacular 9600 x 2400 color dpi resolution in about 20 seconds. The high-resolution CCD scanner will yield spectacular 4800 x 9600 color dpi results, and copies will be more faithful to your originals. .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: 20px; } table.callout { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, serif; margin: 10px; width: 250; } td.callout { height: 100 percent; background: #9DC4D8 url(http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/callout-bg.png) repeat-x; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; padding: 10px; width: 250px; } ul.callout { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -12px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5em; } h5.callout { text-align: center; } PIXMA MP980 All-In-One Photo Printer: 9600 x 2400 color dpi resolution. The Easy-Scroll Wheel’s user interface makes it easy and fun for anyone to use. This All-In-One’s built-in Wi-Fi capability lets you print wirelessly from a laptop or desktop computer anywhere in the house, with simple setup. This stylish home printer delivers a resolution of up to 9600 x 2400 color dpi, with droplets as small as 1 picoliter for spectacular photo detail and document clarity. Talk about print options: Go wireless and print from anywhere in the house via WiFi, or you can network this All-In-One using Ethernet cable and print from a wired computer in another room. Want to go computer-free? Produce photos directly from memory card, previewing and enhancing images on the 3.5 inch TFT display. Or, print from a compatible digital camera or camera phone, even a Bluetooth device via the optional BU-30 Bluetooth interface. Beautiful, Long-Lasting Photos The Canon ChromaLife100+ system combines enhanced FINE print head technology and five new ink tanks with select new Canon photo papers. This unique system lets you create beautiful photos that will last up to 300 years when stored in an archival-quality photo album. Six Individual Inks Tanks + Special Gray Ink Six individual ink system featuring gray ink provides professional color and monochrome photos. The six ink system features a Canon exclusive gray ink that gives you professional black and white photos. Premium Print Performance You’re going to love the print quality – and the speed. Beautiful 4x 6 inch photos with spectacular 9600 x 2400 color dpi resolution take only about 20 seconds. No Warm-Up / Low Energy Usage Thanks to the high-luminance white LED lamps, the unit is ready to scan the instant you press Power, with zero warm-up time. Plus, these advanced lamps quickly switch to Standby mode after scanning, saving energy. Learn More About Canon Wifi Printers Wireless Printing This All-In-One’s built-in Wi-Fi capability lets you print wirelessly from a laptop or desktop computer anywhere in the house, with simple setup. 3.5 inch LCD Screen The 3.5 inch high-resolution LCD display lets you view images from your compatible memory card, without having to download them to your computer. For better results, you can enhance the images before printing. Easy Scroll Wheel The Easy-Scroll Wheel’s user interface makes it easy and fun for anyone to use. You can view and control all of the functions of the MP980 by gliding a finger around the wheel in either direction. Auto Duplex Print The two paper trays let you store photo paper in one, plain paper in the other – so you’re always ready to print either photos or documents. Plus, you can automatically print 2-sided to save paper. Smart Copying Dual Color Gamut Processing Technology automatically optimizes quality based on the type of originals you are copying Automatic Image Optimization Just one of the features on the included Easy-PhotoPrint EX software – Auto Photo Fix - optimizes your images for such factors as skin tone, white balance and brightness, and makes red-eye corrections. Network Connectivity An Ethernet interface lets you connect to a home or office network, with connected computers sharing the use of this versatile machine. Click-Connect-Print Enhanced photo printing from memory cards, cameras and camera phones, no computer needed!
Most helpful customer reviews 99 of 102 people found the following review helpful. Great prints and convenience on home wi-fi network By A. Patterson I have now been using this printer/scanner for over two weeks. This replaces an old HP multifunction device which had problems with my Mac when printing over the network.I work from home and have several computers running, Vista, XP and OSX and wanted them to share a printer/scanner. I must admit the driver setup is not the cleanest, and I needed to download versions newer than on the supplied disk to enable printing from 64bit applications on the mac. The only setup I got stuck on was that it is not clear that you need to have the printer connected by USB to create the initial connection to a secure wi-fi network.Now that its up an running it works a dream enabling me to print and scan from any computer anywhere in the house. The scanning is decent (I don't have a huge quality need, but I can't complain about anything I've scanned), the printing is stunning. Colors are accurate for photos and the double sided printing is a great paper saver for general printing.The only things which I feel could improve this device, for my purposes, are a document feeder for bulk scanning and a built in fax capability. 62 of 62 people found the following review helpful. Well worth the price! By Chris Before I had this printer I purchased a Kodak All-in-one. The one that advertises lab quality prints at half the price. It worked really well the first month of having it. After that I have never been more frustrated with an electronic device. It's main issues were a design flaw in the print head, noisy operation, inks didn't last very long, paper feed problems, bad software, and it wouldn't let me print photos on anything other than kodak paper. So after replacing the print head three times I called it quits and decided I wanted something I could count on. Enter the Canon MP980. This printer was twice as expensive as the kodak, but worth every penny. The prints are AMAZING, and 4x6 Photos print faster than any printer I've ever used. There is also a dedicated Gray Ink cartridge allowing for true gray scale/Black & White photo prints. Printing is completely effortless. Everything just works. Setup was a breeze. I can replace each ink individually (not that I've had to yet). It has all the basic features like multi flash memory card reader, pic bridge, separate try for regular paper and photo paper, double sided printing and then some advanced features. Such as "quiet" mode. Optional blue-tooth, and built in Wi-Fi. BIG LCD. Connecting wirelessly is made easy. The scanner is fully functional and in addition to doing all the basics, it will do film and negatives as well. It also features LED's so there is no "warm up" time. Although a message will show up saying to stand by for the scanner to warm up but it's only for about 1 second. Things I thought are a nice touch. The standard paper tray slides inside the printer. When in a Standby mode, all the trays and openings to the printer are closed. When you execute a print, the door where the paper exits, opens automatically. There is no worry of things inside the printer getting dusty. The software bundled with the printer is really nice, straight forward, and works well. So far, no problems. I couldn't be happier with this amazing machine.Of course nothing is perfect. I thought it might be neat to print directly on DVD's like some other printers do, not with this one. It's largest borderless photo print is only 8.5" x 11". When turned on for the first time of the day, it goes through a priming routine where it gets the ink tanks and print head ready (I'm assuming). The process could take up to a minute. My biggest gripe is that the photo paper try loads from the rear. When you want to print from specialty paper you have to pull open the tray. It doesn't store paper inside like the standard paper tray. So when you want to print photos, you have to open