New York, NY -- We at Castle Ink are always on the lookout to find the top printers available for consumers. Some review sites such as PrinterComparison.com gather monthly lists and other sites update a bit less frequently. Without further ado, here are the latest rankings of top 10 inkjet multifunction printers from PC World :
HP Photosmart Plus AIO
Price: $149.99
Key features: 3-in-1 device, 30ppm max print speed, 2.4” color LCD, highly rated print quality, reasonably compact
Additional notes: Duplexing is available, but only manual
HP Officejet Pro 8500 Wireless
Price: $243.80
Key features: 4-in-1 device, 35ppm max print speed, 3.45” color LCD, automatic duplexing, four individual ink cartridges
Additional notes: An ADF comes standard, but CNET rates it at 50 sheets and HP rates it at 35 sheets
HP Officejet 6500 Wireless
Price: $155.77
Key features: 4-in-1 device, 31ppm max print speed, 3.45” color LCD, automatic duplexing, 35 page ADF, four individual ink cartridges
Additional notes: LCD is 2-line 16-character monochrome LCD
Canon Pixma MP490
Price: $60.99
Key features: 3-in-1 device, 8.4 ipm max print speed, 1.8” color LCD, two cartridge ink system
Additional notes: Likely best suited for a college-bound student or casual home use, 100-sheet maximum input capacity
HP Photosmart Premium TouchSmart Web
Price: $249.99
Key features: 3-in-1 device, 33ppm max print speed, 4.3” touchscreen color LCD, access to Web via apps, automatic duplexing
Additional notes: Still has some touchscreen/web quirks, but new HPs with email address made render that moot
Lexmark Platinum Pro 905
Price: $266.99
Key features: 4-in-1 device, 33ppm max print speed, 4.3” touchscreen color LCD, access to Web via apps, automatic duplexing, two paper input trays standard (150 sheet capacity/tray), 50-page ADF, four individual ink cartridges
Additional notes: Wireless connectivity is capable to up to the “N” level
Epson Stylus NX515
Price: $99.99
Key features: 3-in-1 device, 36ppm max print speed, 2.5” color LCD, wireless or wired connections, automatic duplexing, two paper input trays standard (150 sheet capacity/tray), 50-page ADF, four individual ink cartridges
Additional notes: Does not come with a USB cable in the box, no software suite
Additional notes: Does not come with a USB cable in the box, no software suite
Lexmark Pinnacle Pro 901
Price: $220.49
Key features: 4-in-1 device, 33ppm max print speed, 4.3” touchscreen color LCD, access to Web via apps, automatic duplexing, 50-page ADF, four individual ink cartridges
Additional notes: Black replacement cartridge costs $4.99
Canon Pixma MX350
Price: $109.99
Key features: 4-in-1 device, 8.4ipm max print speed, 2.5” color LCD, wireless or wired connections, 30-page ADF, four individual ink cartridges
Additional notes: The consumables are somewhat expensive, no duplexing
