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Title: Epson Stylus Photo 1400 (4 mice)
Pros: Excellent print quality; borderless printing up to 13 inches by 19 inches; long-lasting prints; CD/DVD printing capability; decent ink cartridge life; ability to print directly from a camera.
Cons: Not as fast as some other photo printers; disc-printing software is hard to use and lacks integration with iLife.
Verdict: The USB-based printer sets up in a jiffy. The six ink cartridges (black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, and light magenta) snap into place, and a single CD installs the print driver, CD-printing software, and manual. A second disc includes Adobe Photo
Summary: Epson's Stylus Photo 1400 is an affordable alternative, providing great prints that last a long time, at larger sizes that can make your photos look very impressive.
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80/100 |
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Title: Canon Selphy CP740
Pros: Inexpensive; good quality prints; very easy to use; retractable USB cable/connector is a nice touch.
Cons: Prints are a bit slower than the competitions'; very limited onboard photo-editing features; photo colors need a bit of improvement.
Summary: The Canon Selphy CP740 offers a decent feature package and quality prints for an inexpensive compact photo printer. Casual snapshooters will be satisfied with this, but users who need more features should look elsewhere.
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70/100 |
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Title: Epson Stylus D92
Pros: Very cheap, Acceptable quality
Cons: Slow, Very noisy, Install process convoluted, New inks cost almost as much as printer
Verdict: It's by no means terrible, but it is slow, noisy and poor value. You should spend more
Summary: We all like a bargain and on the surface this seems like a great one. But the cost of a printer needs to be weighed against its running costs. For this model, a new set of inks will set you back around £25
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60/100 |
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Title: Epson Stylus D120
Pros: Low purchase cost; good print quality; dual black ink cartridges and individual colour ink cartridges; good performance; low power consumption; networkable model available
Cons: Basic paper handling; can't print onto CDs/DVDs; no finishing options; more expensive to run than a laser printer
Verdict: Epson's Stylus D120 offers solid build and print quality, ease of use and fast print speeds, while the high-yield dual black ink system offers extra convenience for those requiring relatively large volumes of black-and-white text printing
Summary: Although multifunction devices seem to be all the rage these days, there's still room for low-cost single-function printers designed to do one thing well -- print. The Epson Stylus D120 falls into this category, delivering above average, durable prints an
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75/100 |
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Title: Brother HL-5250DN
Pros: Fast printing, Quality Output
Cons: Optional 250-sheet paper trays cost $200
Verdict: With fast printing, quality output, easy networking, and a built-in duplexer, the Brother HL-5250DN would be a great choice for a small office.
Summary: Brother's network-enabled small-office laser has it all.
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83/100 |
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Title: Canon PIXMA iX4000
Pros: Excellent photo print quality, good text and speedy output
Cons: Slow set up, similar driver issues to sibling, iX4000, during set up
Verdict: At the £329 price point and speedy output times, it's good value for money even if it is big sat on the desk.
Summary: - The Canon PIXMA iX5000 is am A3+ thermal inkjet printer designed to provide a cost effective and speedy printer for the small office or home office. Like the iX4000 before it, it has 4800x1200dpi printing with 2-picolitre (two billionth's of litre) drop
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80/100 |
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