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2009 Holiday Gift Guide to the Best Printers / Scanners

It's sometimes hard to find the perfect gift for someone who loves gadgets. A printer or scanner is great, budget-friendly idea. Here's a holiday gift guide to help you choose the right printer / scanner present for someone lucky on your list!

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Save $183 on an Epson Artisan 810, and other great holiday deals

Friday November 27, 2009

The Epson Artisan 810 got some great marks and has been a favorite of many readers. Take advantage of some great holiday prices on it--PC Nation has it for only $183 (a savings of $116 from its regular price)! If you're looking for a great deal on the Epson Artisan 800, another excellent printer, Epson has it for $129.99, a savings of $170! Looking for a portable photo printer at a great price? Try the fun Polaroid PoGo, which is available for only $54.99 from NewEgg. How about a color laser printer for under $100? The Samsung CLP-315 is also available at a great price from NewEgg--only $99.99. Act fast while these great deals are still in stock, and happy shopping!

Resolving HP Scan / Print Problems After Upgrading to Win 7

Friday November 27, 2009

Though I haven't heard too many issues yet with hardware functioning properly after upgrading to Windows 7, it's inevitable that it will happen. If you're using an HP device you can find troubleshooting information all in one place--HP's support and troubleshooting page. Information is arranged by device name and model number, and a number of the solutions (particularly those for wireless issues) are related to Windows 7 upgrades. Scanner issues should be less common since they're not wirelessly connected; but if you do need help on your HP photo scanner, check out their comprehensive troubleshooting guide.

Top Photo Printers of 2009--Updated

Thursday November 26, 2009

Epson PictureMate CharmI just had the chance to test out the Epson PictureMate Charm, a portable photo printer--which means I had to update my list of Top Photo Printers for 2009 as well. Portable and easy to use, the PictureMate also puts out some fantastic photo prints. There are some basic on-board photo-editing functions, though a somewhat clunky interface makes them a bit hard to find and understand; and it's frankly not quite as fun looking as the Canon Selphys; but overall, it hits the mark for a Best Buy.

Top Ten All-in-One Printers for 2009

Thursday November 19, 2009

There are some new entries in this year's list of Top All-in-One Printers. These workhorses not only can print, scan, copy, and (usually) fax), they're not expensive, either. Finding the best one for yourself or for a most-welcome holiday gift is a simpler task with the Top Ten All-in-One Printers for 2009. But keep checking back--the year's not over yet!

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