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  • Planon Printstik PS905 Portable PrinterCreated: 2009-10-23 @ 22:02:43 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-24 @ 11:39:57 EDT
    The Printstik PS905 is indeed very portable, and can print via Bluetooth, which may make it convenient for those on the go who absolutely can't wait to print something out. But it's not cheap, and …
  • Brother HL-3070CW Color Digital PrinterCreated: 2009-10-11 @ 10:07:43 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-12 @ 09:36:08 EDT
    Brother's HL-3070CW is a very good deal--for about $250 it can compete easily with color laser printers. (An LED printer uses LEDs rather than a single laser as a light source.) I found it fast, re…
  • Brother MFC-9320CW All-in-One Color LED Printer…Created: 2009-10-11 @ 09:01:45 EDT     
    Brother's MFC-9320CW is an affordable color LED printer (under $500) that offers a good deal of value for home or small-business users. (An LED printer uses an array of LEDs rather than a single la…
  • Lexmark X466 Laser PrinterCreated: 2009-10-04 @ 11:40:49 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-04 @ 11:57:01 EDT
    It doesn't come cheap, but with a huge, customizable touchscreen that helps simplify repetitive printing, scanning, and copying tasks, this networkable monochrome laser printer may well help to def…
  • Epson Perfection V600 Photo ScannerCreated: 2009-10-03 @ 17:49:51 EDT     
    The Epson Perfection V600 Photo Scanner offers all the tools and capabilities that photo buffs of every level could want in a photo scanner, including a built-in transparency unit and the ability t…
  • Lexmark S605 Interact All-in-One Printer ReviewCreated: 2009-09-17 @ 10:55:43 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-17 @ 15:17:40 EDT
    The Lexmark S605 Interact is a decent three-in-one printer that offers some great benefits, in particular a large and intelligently designed touchscreen, and a host of customizable applications tha…
  • Epson WorkForce 610 All-in-One Color PrinterCreated: 2009-09-10 @ 15:23:59 EDT     
    The Epson Workforce 610 offers a lot of printer for under $200. It has fast print speeds, with text and graphics looking good and photos with sharp colors. Built-in wireless helps make it appropri…
  • Canon Pixma iX7000 Large Format Color PrinterCreated: 2009-09-07 @ 13:30:15 EDT     
    It's not just large (and it is); the Canon Pixma iX7000 is a large-format printer, meaning it can easily handle paper up to 13 x 19 inches. With its jutting cassette, it will require a table o…
  • Epson Artisan 810 All-in-One Color PrinterCreated: 2009-09-07 @ 08:27:18 EDT     
    The Epson Artisan 810 is at the high end of all-in-one line; but for the price, it delivers a great value. It prints very quickly and photos in particular come out with startling quality and richne…
  • Canon Pixma MP560 All-in-One Color PrinterCreated: 2009-09-06 @ 17:50:46 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-06 @ 18:04:13 EDT
    Canon sets the bar pretty high for its printers, and in a few ways this one--the Pixma MP560--fell short. For a low-end printer it includes wireless, which is a real benefit; but I didn't get great…
  • HP Officejet Pro 8500 All-in-One Color PrinterCreated: 2009-09-05 @ 14:32:11 EDT     
    Slow set-up time aside, the HP Officejet Pro 8500 is an all-in-one with a host of features such as wireless, one-button scanning options, fax, and copier that will make any home or small office mor…
  • Brother MFC-255CW All-in-One Color PrinterCreated: 2009-08-14 @ 13:52:48 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-15 @ 10:43:48 EDT
    Brother's MFC-255CW is a very good color inkjet printer that is a great value at under $100. Like some other Brother all-in-ones I've tried, it has slow print speeds across a wireless network, but …
  • Back to School DealsCreated: 2009-08-09 @ 14:25:06 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-09 @ 14:35:24 EDT
    It's easy to save money when you look for a good back-to-school deal on a printer or scanner, because there are a lot of great machines to choose from. Here's a list of some of the best I've tried…
  • Epson Stylus NX515 All-in-One Printer ReviewCreated: 2009-08-09 @ 14:08:23 EDT     
    The Epson Stylus NX515 is a very fast all-in-one printer. It comes with WiFi networking built in and can do pretty much everything that much bigger and more expensive all-in-one printers can do--bu…
  • Canon Pixma MP490 All-in-One Printer ReviewCreated: 2009-07-19 @ 13:55:11 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-19 @ 13:57:52 EDT
    For under a hundred bucks, the Canon Pixma MP490 printer is a decent buy. Like many other printers in this price range, it lacks some advanced features such as an automatic document feeder, an auto…
  • Tech SupportUpdated: 2009-11-01 @ 14:24:52 EST
    You've got a printer or scanner and want to make it work its best. Here's some advice on how to set things up so they work the first time, some troubleshooting tips, and ideas on how to get creativ…
  • Buying AdviceUpdated: 2009-11-01 @ 14:22:15 EST
    Buying advice that looks at gauging what kind of printer or scanner you need, what features you might (or might not) need, some questions to ask before you buy, and where to find a great deal…
  • Best Laser / LED PrintersUpdated: 2009-10-12 @ 09:34:14 EDT
    Laser / LED printers are getting cheaper and, while they still may be pricier than inkjets, their total cost of ownership is lower thanks to their long-lasting toner cartridges. You can find some g…
  • Must Reads: Essential Articles and Resources about PrintscanUpdated: 2009-10-12 @ 09:28:31 EDT
  • Holiday Gift Guides: Best Printers and Scanners…Updated: 2009-10-11 @ 11:03:05 EDT
    With the holiday season coming soon, here are some Best Printer and Scanner Buys for the gadgeteer in the family. Why not treat someone to a cool, useful, and inexpensive gift? Printers and scanner…
  • Laser / LED PrintersUpdated: 2009-10-11 @ 11:01:14 EDT
    Laser and LED printers are great for printing high-quality documents in black-and-white or in color. They create sharp-looking text and excellent color graphics. They're more expensive to buy than …
  • ReviewsUpdated: 2009-10-08 @ 19:25:49 EDT
    Reviews of printers, scanners, laser and LED printers, inkjet printers, all-in-one printers, and all-in-one or multifunction printers…
  • Brother PT-1280 Label MakerUpdated: 2009-09-10 @ 21:25:09 EDT
    The new Brother PT-1280 P-touch Electronic Labeling System is no little toy; it's a seriously useful piece of office (or home) automation. It's not big (you could probably get four of them into a s…
  • Polaroid PoGoUpdated: 2009-09-10 @ 21:16:36 EDT
    The PoGo is a very portable photo printer that doesn't use ink. The prints are small but it's a lot of fun to use, it's fast, and it fits in your back pocket. …
  • Canon Selphy CP790 Digital Photo PrinterUpdated: 2009-09-10 @ 21:13:30 EDT
    The Canon Selphy CP790 offers excellent print quality in a really fun form factor--a big green bucket. …
  • Best All-in-One PrintersUpdated: 2009-09-05 @ 14:39:49 EDT
    When you've got a small home office, an all-in-one printer, also known as a multifunction printer (MFP), is a great buy. All-in-one printers can print, scan, copy, and sometimes fax. All-in-one pri…
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