Compare Printers
Updated January 2013
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UPC
Pages Per Minute (manufacturer's estimate)
Max. Dots per Inch
Connectivity
Input Capacity (sheets)
PictBridge
Memory-Card Slot
LCD Preview Screen
Auto Duplexing
Ink Cartridges
Ink Cartridge Replacement Cost (total)
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Platform
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Dimensions (inches)
Weight (pounds)
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Basic inkjet printerPros: fast, quality black-and-white, color and photo prints, can print via Wi-Fi, Ethernet and cloudCons: no photo preview or PictBridge, startup ink cartridges run out quickly6100 ePrinter886111599561Up to 8 (black, everyday mode), Up to 6 (color, everyday mode)1,200x1,200Ethernet, Wi-Fi, HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, USB250NoNoNoNo4$29 black; $45 color500 average , 3,000 maximumPC and MacYesN/A11.18 by 19.45 by 25.4324.21 yearHP -
Best home-office printerPros: fast, double-sided printing, easy on consumablesCons: no photo preview, pictBridge not supported, some issues finding appropriate drivers8100 ePrinter N811a886111547401Up to 20 (black), Up to 16 (color)1,200 by 600 (black), 4,800 by 1,200 (color)Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Apple AirPrint, HP ePrint, USB250NoNoNoYes4$33 black; $69 colorUp to 25,000PC and MacYesN/A19.45 by 18.03 by 7.9524.21 yearHP
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Best photo printerPros: superb photo prints, can print on roll paper, CDs and DVDs, bigger ink cartridges are more economical, auto switches between photo, matte black inkCons: wasteful ink purge during auto switchingR3000010343878372N/A5,760 by 1,440USB 2.0, Ethernet, Wi-Fi120 (plain paper), 30 (photo paper)YesNoYesNoNine$275N/APC and MacYesCD/DVD printing, fine art paper support, roll paper printing24.2 by 14.5 by 935One yearEpson
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Professional photo printerPros: exceptional photo print quality, prints up to 17 inches by 22 inches, compactCons: wastes ink when switching from glossy to matte, finicky paper feedPro 3880010343875319N/A2,880 by 1,440USB 2.0, Ethernet120 (plain paper), 50 (photo paper)NoNoNoNoNine$480 and upN/APC and MacYesFine art paper support, extra-large-format printing27 by 15 by 1043.2One yearEpson
