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Date: March 22, 2010

New York, NY -- PC Magazine recently released a roundup of the top multifunction home printers. We have noted some highlights from each machine and linked to our review where applicable.

  • Epson Artisan 810
    Price: $299.99 direct ($229.99 with $70 instant rebate)
    Highlights: 5-in-1 device (print, copy, scan, fax, ultra hi-def photo), 30-page ADF and autoduplexing are standard, quick printing at 38ppm, 7.8” LCD touch screen, six separate ink cartridges
  • Lexmark Interpret S405
    Price: $129.99 direct
    Highlights: 4-in-1 device (print, copy, scan, fax), 35-page ADF, max print speeds of 33ppm, small footprint, aimed at small/home offices
  • Epson Stylus NX 515
    Price: $129.99 direct
    Highlights: Very fast printer, 2.5” color LCD, Wi-Fi and Ethernet capable, 3-in-1 (print, scan, copy), PC Mag Editor’s Choice selection
    Additional note: This printer has been consistently rated among the top printers in its class for the past 8 months, which may indicate how good of a machine it is.
  • Dell P713w
    Price: $199.99 direct ($139.99 with $60 instant rebate)
    Highlights: 3-in-1 device (print, copy, scan), manual duplex via EcoMode , above average print quality (even in draft mode), max print speeds of 33ppm, 4.3” WQVGA (Wide Quarter Video Graphics Array) screen
  • HP Photosmart Premium Fax AIO
    Price: $299.99 direct ($249.99 with $50 instant rebate)
    Highlights: 4-in-1 device (print, scan, copy, fax), 50-page ADF, wireless printing, max print speeds of 32ppm, PC Mag Editor’s Choice selection
  • Kodak ESP 5250
    Price: $149.99 direct
    Highlights: 3-in-1 device (print, scan, copy), manual duplex, 2.4” LCD screen, max print speeds of 30ppm

BY ADAM HAIGH, Editor