When choosing an MFP for home, you need to decide whether you will use it for printing photos or more often have to work with text documents. In the first case, it is better to purchase a color jet, in the second - a laser device (perhaps even black and white). It is not necessary to go deep into the characteristics of scanners and copiers - they are about the same for all budget MFPs. But to get acquainted with worthy novelties of this year is just worth it.
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Inkjet Multifunction
Epson Expression Home XP-335 - compact MFP with integrated card reader
This device implements the technology of piezoelectric inkjet printing, which allows you to adjust the size of the droplets to obtain high-quality images, even with a small resolution.
XP-335 does not require a PC connection, because it can work directly with memory cards and mobile applications via the Wi-Fi module.
Pros:
- A very compact case with a depth of 14.5 cm - this MFP will fit even on a narrow windowsill.
- Built-in Wi-Fi Direct module that allows you to do without connecting to an external router.
- Supports wireless connectivity with iOS and Android devices.
- The ability to self-refill cartridges, to reduce the cost of printing and maintenance.
- The model provides for the connection of CISS, plus the manufacturer has increased the life of the print head, which will extend the life of the MFP.
- Silent sound work compared with analogs - only 36 dB.
- There is a borderless printing function.
- Excellent resolution is 5760 × 1440 dpi for the printer and 2400x1200 for the copier.
- High print speed - 33 black and white and 15 color sheets per minute.
- Resource of the built-in cartridges good for the state employee - 180 and 150 pages on black and color, respectively.
- The screen displayed on the case, albeit small (1.46 ″), but color and allows you to view the photo before printing.
Minuses:
- Very demanding on the quality of ink.
- The price of 4800-5000 is not the most affordable among state employees.
- Bad friends with photo paper with a density of 300 g / m2 - periodically can not pick up a sheet from the tray.
Canon PIXMA TS3140 - incredible printing and photo processing capabilities
Despite the apparent budget, this inkjet printer is very impressive features: color printing, Wi-Fi connection, work directly with smartphones and through cloud services.
Quick connection to the wireless network is easily configured using the buttons on the body. At the same time, the MFP supports all existing applications for iOS, Android and Win-phones.
Pros:
- Worthy indicators of resolution 4800х1200 dpi.
- The ability to print envelopes and photos, including square images on paper with a side up to 12.7 cm (5 ″).
- There is a small 3.8 ″ LCD display that simplifies the management of the MFP.
- The paper type recognition feature allows the device to independently select the optimal print settings.
- Scans can be sent to cloud services or directly to social networks.
- Good scanning speed - on A4 sheet it takes only 15 seconds.
- The resource of starting cartridges makes 180 A4 pages (both for color, and for black-and-white printing).
- Funny Message in Print function “embeds” in the printout of messages, links, music or video content, recognized by the iPhone camera.
- Support for many Canon creative applications.
- Scratch-resistant and sturdy in black with no dirt or handprints visible.
- Very low cost in the range of 2400-3000 rubles.
Minuses:
- There is no front cover covering the paper tray and printed pages.
- Low print speed - 4 color or 7 black and white images per minute.
HP DeskJet 2620 - a stylish model for pupils and students
Compact desktop MFP has the standard for its class functions of the scanner, copier and the printer itself. Works with paper of the most popular formats (A5, B5, A4) and envelopes.
Much more interesting is its other function - it is the ability to print on photo paper with an improvement in quality up to 4800х1200 dpi. Included are starter cartridges, refueling which is enough for 100-120 A4 pages.
Pros:
- The presence of Wi-Fi with the possibility of wireless printing, however, only from iOS-applications.
- High resolution scanner 1200h1200 dpi.
- Automatic recognition of paper type by the printer.
- It can be connected to electrical networks with a voltage of 100-240 V.
- Included is a meter USB-cable - a trifle, but nice.
- Despite chipped cartridges, there is still the possibility to refill them and reset the ink level data.
- The price is about 2.5 thousand rubles.
Minuses:
- Brand snow-white body.
- Noisy work.
- Low print speeds of 5.5 and 7.5 pages per minute (color and black-and-white images, respectively).
Laser Multifunction
Xerox WorkCentre 3025BI - LED MFP for black and white printing
We are talking about all the same laser devices, but this time not with a single light source, but with a whole ribbon. This allowed the MFP to be significantly smaller, increase printing speed and create a truly reliable device with a minimum number of moving mechanisms. The resource of the starter cartridge is 1500 pages, so even it will last long.
Pros:
- Sufficient performance for the "home" device - 20 ppm in A4 format.
- Fast readiness for work - it takes only 8.5 seconds to print the first page.
- When working, it does not emit ozone, since here the light beam does not have to “wander” between the mirrors.
- Gives maximum image accuracy across the entire width of the page, even at reduced resolution.
- The print head goes in a metal protective cover and can theoretically serve forever.
- A decent resolution of 1200x1200 dpi allows you to display all halftones in black and white.
- Wi-Fi module and support for mobile printing from iPhone and other Apple gadgets.
- Finished scanned copies can be immediately sent by e-mail.
- Large, roomy trays in the feed (150 sheets) and output (up to 100).
- Very economical power consumption - about 310 watts.
- Low cost in the range of 9600-11400 rubles.
Minuses:
- The scanner has a low resolution (600x600 dpi), but for everyday needs it is enough.
- It is difficult to find drivers for modern operating systems.
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