Epson WorkForce 600 Wireless All-in-One Refurb Review

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(More customer reviews)When I review a product, I like to mention the problems first, then detail the things I like. For this review, there are quite simply no things I like about this printer.
Connectivity: Poor. I've been able to connect a wide variety of devices to my wireless G network, including a Brother printer, but this printer will not connect no matter what I do. This isn't terribly important, however, given the other problems I've had.
Print: Print quality is acceptable. Given the quantity of ink this printer guzzles, I'd hope it would be. After replacing what I assumed were starter cartridges, I got 40 ordinary text pages out of the replacement carts. There's no longer a need to connect this monster to my wireless network, since it's cheaper to print text on my Canon photo printer.
Fax: It will not receive faxes. All is configured correctly, the printer reports an incoming ring, it's set to answer, but when I try to force it to answer it returns the error "Load paper for fax printing." Paper is loaded, and I made a copy to test that there are no feed problems.
Copy: B&W copying is acceptable, but again, not cheap. I'm not going to try a color copy until I have no choice.
Scan: Acceptable. I'm using an 8GB SDHC card and scanning directly to the card, since of course there's no network connection. It works, but an ordinary scanner would produce better quality scans and take up a whole lot less space.
I've had my eye on a large format Epson printer, but this is the last Epson product I will ever own. I do recognize that the photo printers are a very different beast than the Workforce printers, but if this is the kind of quality that Epson will put its name on, I've lost all respect for the company.

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Samsung SCX-4016 Flatbed Laser Multifunction Review

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(More customer reviews)Just received SCX-4016 from Amazon.com for two days. Because I have an HP ScanJet scanner and heard that SCX-4016 scan function is not that great, I only use copy and print functions. Laser printing quality is good and is truely 600DPI. Copying is also ok. Toner came from the box is just the same after market SCX-4216D3/XAA (you should check the toner itself), not a lower graded. Not too big, not too slow (about 10 to 12 page/min).
However, the downsides are,
1. First page of copying comes out slowly. Probably below average waiting as other SOHO copiers. But the multifunction is for my home use and it's not a high volume so this is fine. First page of printing seemed faster.
2. The unit is a little noisy. You will hear a hissing especially at night. But this is still ok to me because I bought a wireless print server and put it to family room.
Though it has two shortcomings till now, consider the price ($274 - $70 rebate = $204), you can hardly find another multifunction with laser printer and flatbed copier...

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The Samsung SCX-4016 is a reliable, flatbed monochrome laser MFP (copier/printer/scanner). A true magician of multi tasking, it's ideal for SOHO. As a monochrome laser printer, it offers 4 MB of standard memory, a fast print speed of 17 pages-per-minute, and 600 dpi resolution for superior image quality every time you print. The SCX-4016 accommodates standard paper sizes up through legal. Its flatbed scanner gives you greater versatility in what you can copy and scan. And its adjustable bypass feeder allows for easy printing of varying special media. The SCX-4016 offers a great paper handling 250-sheet input capacity, 150-sheet output, and can scan in color at 4800 dpi in an enhanced mode. There's also the added savings benefit of Samsung's exclusive TonerSave button. When activated, TonerSave mode allows users to increase toner capacity up to 40%. For greater convenience, printer interfaces include both IEEE-1284 parallel and USB 1.1. And as you'd expect from this versatile machine, it's compatible with a wide range of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 95/98/2000/Me/NT4.0/XP. The Samsung SCX-4016 is reliable, versatile, and affordable. It's clearly the smartest choice.

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Canon BJC-2100 Bubble Jet Printer Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought my Canon BJC-2100 about a month ago as a stop-gap. My old printer had died, and I was a little tight on money.
I have been very satisfied with this printer in the time that I have had it. Canon seems to have made some improvements over the BJC-2000, most notably the separate cartridges for black&white and color. I did a little checking before I bought this, and the black&white replacement cartridges only cost about $10 (compared to over $30 for some other printers) while the color cartridge (all colors are in this one...there are no separate color wells) was about $25.
This printer has given me very acceptable results. Quality has been fine, but not spectacular. Speed is OK, and I have not had to worry about any paper mis-feeds....
The Canon BJC-2100 has done good work for me so far.

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Canon MultiPass F30 Flatbed Multifunction Review

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(More customer reviews)The Canon F30 is better than I expected, even after having read the favorable Consumer Reports review. What I like: printouts are crisp and clean for text, graphics and photos; photos that I've printed on photo glossy paper were indistinguishable to me from the 4"x6" photos I scanned in (600 dpi, using F30's scanning software and Microsoft PhotoDraw 2000 v1.0); 1152x864 dpi digital photos I've taken and printed as large as I can on 8.5"x11" photo glossy paper look like professional portraits to me; it prints fast, even in high quality photo mode; functions as a stand alone copier (b&w, color and photos, too); and the ink is relatively cheap. I would buy another one if I needed a second stand-alone printer/scanner (as it apparently doesn't work as a network printer). It has USB and parallel communication ports (so maybe one could connect two PCs to one F30 when using different ports?). Regarding the ink, each color is in its own reservoir and is easy to replace. The print head is replaceable should the nozzles ever become clogged. (I totaled a $50 Epson printer by using a cheap ink refill kit, as Epson ink was costing me about $15 for every 100 to 150 pages of black text.) While ... seems expensive, I estimate the F30's lifetime cost to me will be about the same to hundreds of dollars less than an HP, Epson or Lexmark printer (without scanners) when the cost of the manufacturer's ink is factored in. I like the Omnipage Pro v9 OCR software that comes with the F30. Overall the F30 is a great printer, a great scanner and a great copier for this home user.

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Designed with small spaces in mind, Canon's F50 Multipass combines several necessary functions inside one sleek box that fits snugly into an 18-by-24-inch space. Featuring a copier, scanner, and printer, this speedy and accurate machine is a convenient device for home offices and imaging hobbyists.
The printer and copier are compatible with envelopes, transparencies, photo paper, stickers, and transfers, as well as plain paper in letter size and legal size. The individual ink tank system is designed so that you only have to replace colors as they are used--a more economical plan than replacing entire cartridges.
For monochrome documents, the F50 churns out 17 pages per minute at 600 x 600 dpi; in color, it can process up to 12 pages per minute at an outstanding 2,400 x 1,200 dpi. The paper tray can handle 100 sheets of plain paper.
Up to 99 copies can be created from one original, with available magnification ranging from 25 percent to 400 percent. The flatbed scanner offers 9,600 x 9,600 dpi and 36-bit color; hobbyists can easily process their vacation photos, while professionals can quickly organize important documents.
The F50 is compatible with Windows 95/98, NT, ME, 2000, and XP, and includes a scan processing software package; it interfaces with your PC through either a USB or IEEE 1284 parallel connection. Canon provides a one-year limited warranty on parts and service with an option for InstantExchange service.

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Hewlett Packard PSC500xi Multifunction Device Review

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(More customer reviews)The printing resolution is excellent. I can hardly tell the difference in quality from the laser printer in both B/W and color. All the functions work just great if you consider the price tag. This is almost identical to its sibling PSC500. Only downside is that if you use MS Publishing 2000, can't use the built-in slot to print out the envelopes because of the limited printing option to choose. It's MS's fault. You can still work around it by importing it to MS Words. For this reason I give 4 stars, but would give 5 stars for the unit itself. And, I wish I can copy something in color to B/W. Wouldn't mind paying few bucks extra for it.

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The Hewlett-Packard PSC 500 produces impressive family and school projects with or without your PC. Its primary functions of color printing, scanning, and copying are designed to work together. You get vivid color and photo quality using HP PhotoREt II color-layering technology for lifelike skin tones at 6.5 pages per minute (ppm). Laser-like black text also brings a professional look to resumes, papers, and presentations at 9 ppm.
The PSC 500 supports a variety of media, including index cards, legal- and letter-size paper, envelopes, labels, and transparencies. Plus, your projects can be printed in crisp color on greeting cards, photographs, and T-shirt transfers.
The PSC 500 provides sharp scanning with the press of a button. It makes scanning and editing photos for all kinds of projects easy, even for the novice user. You can also send scanned objects through your e-mail. The flatbed scanner lets you scan books, magazines, and 3-D objects. You'll also appreciate OCR software for scanning text into your favorite word-processing program. The scanning resolution is 600 x 600 dpi optical and up to 2,400-dpi enhanced, with 30-bit color depth for accurate colors and with 8-bit grayscale (256 levels of gray) for enhanced contrast.
You can use the color-copy features without starting your PC. Pressing one button creates copied projects, like wallet-size photos to pass around to the extended family. You can also make posters, mirror images, and super-zoom enlargements. Save time and money, and make your own photo reprints and enlargements using high-quality photo paper. And of course, the HP PSC 500 prints up to 50 copies at a time and provides quick copies at up to 5 ppm in black and 3 ppm in color.
With its plethora of family-friendly features and HP Creative Photo Projects software, the HP PSC 500 is ideal for busy families and home offices. And don't forget the advantages of an all-in-one unit for saving space, reducing clutter, and eliminating the need for disparate accessories and supplies. The PSC 500 is also backed by the HP Customer Care warranty service.

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HEWCB071A - Officejet J3680 All-in-One Printer Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought the HP J3680 for my small business. I needed dependable printing of invoices and mailing labels, plus the ability to copy and scan. I also wanted a printer I could take on the road if I had to. The HP J3680 fit those requirements like no other printer I could find. On top of all that, I found a great price on Amazon.com
Caveats: I've used this only for printing black and white text.
Pros: Compact. Easy setup (Mac). Built in phone. Ink available everywhere. Takes up very little space on desk. The copier has many features to customize your job. The menu prompts are easy to follow. The phone (yes, even a phone!) has good sound.
Cons: Printing not the fastest, but the quality is exceptional. Cartridges are a bit finicky when being changed, but you'll get the hang of it once you've done it.
Bottom Line: I'd buy it again. Very nice for the start-up small business or general home use.

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Lexmark X75 Multifunction Printer Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this printer a few months ago not because my previous printer had failed but because I simply couldn't use my scanner and printer at the same time. This printer had just been released and there was little information but I took a chance and have been incredibly happy with it since.
Most of the complaints I see here seem to be a problem of unrealistic expectations. This unit is NOT a fax machine. You can scan something into your computer and fax it using a modem but that's another story. This unit is NOT a laser printer nor is it a high end photo printer. It is also NOT a stand alone copying machine. It is printer that scans and copies.
I found the installation to be simple - follow the instructions that come with it and you'll be fine - be careful aligning the print cartridges (its easy but just don't blow it off) and the print quality will be significantly better. I installed the software and was a little worried when I went to print the first time and the familiar print setup page was replaced with a huge assortment of options. My worry was quickly replaced with excitement - you can store your printing preferences! If you are like me you don't need to print every webpage in beautiful color, its a waste of time and ink, so I have a setting for Black & White Draft, works like a charm.
Now I must admit that the black and white printing is not any better than my old Lexmark - inkjets are inkjets. The color and picture quality though is significantly better. Using the best printing option on photo paper it was hard to tell it came from an inkjet. I have found the photocopying and scanning to be nice and clear as well.
Overall I'm very pleased with this space saving printer.

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Compatible Dell 1815dn Toner Review

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(More customer reviews)The toner shipped started to produce light copies after only 50% of its capacity was used.

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Sharp Color AJ-5030 All-In-One Print/Copy/Scan Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a VERY, VERY, VERY slow machine for coping. The copy speed is 1.2 cpm for color and 2.5 cpm for b/w. I would rather pay more to get another brand of Print/Copy/Scan/Fax if I knew the speed performance before I bought it. If you don't need the fax function, there are some other cheaper machines that work faster than this one.

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Manufacturer's Part # AJ-5030This product is Refurbished.
Flexible and easy-to-use the AJ-5030 is loaded with a spectrum of color office tools. Convenient features include stand alone color printing, faxing, color copying, color scanning, and one-touch scan to e-mail functionality. So when you look for a true color printing solution look no further than the AJ-5030.

FEATURES:

FunctionalityColor, Print, Full Function Fax Machine, Color Copy & Color Scan

Connection Connect to your PC via USB orparallel ports.

Print Resolution Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi enhanced for color and black printing

Scan Resolution600 x 600 dpi 1200 dpi Enhanced

Ink System 2 cartridge system (1 color & 1 black) (NotIncluded)

Platen Based Copier Functions Scan Once Print Many - For faster multiple copiers

OS / Interface Windows 95/98/2000/NT 4.0/XP For XP, please download updated driver: CLICK HERE

Fax Functions 14.4Kbps modem 10 Rapid / 89 Speed Dials

Automatic Document Feeder with 10 page capacity...
This product is Refurbished and comes with a 30 day warranty.

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Samsung SCX-4216 Flatbed Laser Multifunction Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had this for past year. Use it for home use. Use it as fax, scanner, printer and copier. Satisfied with all those functions.
- Simple to use.
- The auto sheet feeder is very useful.
- Software is good also.
- Also, the scanner works well. I scan in documents mostly and it works well. No problems with scanning magazines or newspapers. As for scanning color photos, the detail is there, but the color saturation wasn't perfect. What I mean is that when scanning a color photo with some dark areas in a photo with high contrast areas, I was unable to make it so that the dark areas came out clearly. Perhaps I have't tried it thoroughly. I wasn't too concerned about it, so haven't spent much time tweaking it.
- Print quality is good. Of course, the print quality from more expensive HP printers I use at office has better print qualities. But for everyday home use, this is more than sufficient.Bottom line: I would buy this printer again. Good quality and value.

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A flatbed laser multi-function from Samsung, the SCX-4216 consolidates important office functions into one unit, saving on both space and money. Designed with home office and small business users in mind, the SCX-4216 can scan, copy, fax, and print, and has a number of useful, time-saving extras.
A maximum optical resolution of 600 x 600 dpi (scan, print, and copy) can be enhanced up to 4,800 x 4,800 dpi when scanning, while 256 levels of halftone and 24-bit color depth produce high-quality, accurate scans suitable for a wide range of applications (scanning function not available for Macintosh systems). Print speeds are as fast as 17 ppm for letter-sized documents, with copy speeds of up to 17 cpm and scan speeds of around 25 seconds (depends on the document).
A multi-copy capability of up to 99 pages provides a convenient way to copy multi-page documents, while one touch scan-to-web, image, OCR, fax, and e-mail buttons offer a quick and easy way to perform these often-used functions. The fax machine has a 33.6Kbps modem, with fax speeds of up to 5 seconds per page. An automatic document feeder lets you easily fax multiple pages, and a broadcasting feature lets you send a single fax to as many as 109 locations.
A 250-sheet input tray is standard, as is a 150-sheet output tray and a single sheet bypass input. The SCX-4216 has an 18.7-by-17.2-inch footprint and connects to the host computer via either its USB or parallel ports. PC and Mac compatible, the unit also comes backed with a three year parts and labor warranty.
What's in the Box SCX-4216F, starter toner cartridge, AC power cord, CD-ROM, quick install guide, telephone line cord, TAM lead; printer cable not included

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Canon PIXMA MP510 All-in-One Photo Printer (1450B002) Review

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(More customer reviews)My purchase from Amazon yielded a printer that had an issue. Canon promptly replaced with a brand new unit. The printer is plenty fast. Does a great job with text, nice and crisp, which is my primary concern whenever I purchase a printer. Printing on standard paper my photos look great. Looking forward to trying them on photo paper and I imagine the results will be even better. Copying, works great and copies look near identical to originals. Scanning function works great too with scans that can be used in print and elsewhere. At $150 this printer is the way to go. Of course you could spend twice as much and get something quicker but as too quality of output I am not sure the average user would see much of a difference without magnification. I have no qualms about recommending this product. One last note... it is great to have the separate ink carts. The black is twice as large as the 3 colored carts.
Thanks Canon

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Canon imageCLASS MF4690 Multifunction Laser Printer w/Scan Review

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(More customer reviews)I own 3 of these in two businesses - and at my home. This is a very reliable printer with good, clean output. Always works, easy to print envelopes with and makes a reliable fax machine. It's also a very good scanner and copier, capable of double-sided copies. Scanning directly into my iMac, the results are very clean.
For you Mac users, this is an excellent choice. Easy to set up on a network or directly connected via USB. I use one in an all PC network, one in a mixed Mac and PC network at home and another in a mixed Mac and PC network in my Forensics Lab.
This is an excellent value, solidly constructed and easy to setup and use. I highly recommend this machine.

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Acer AcerScan ScanWit 2720S Film Scanner Review

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(More customer reviews)Contrary to the first reviewer, a passive terminator is not needed if this is the only SCSI device in the computer and you are using the bundled SCSI card. All I needed to do was plug in the SCSI card, hook up and scanner, install the driver, and boom, it's working! You do, however, need a terminator if you're hooking up the scanner to a third party SCSI card (ex. Adaptec). The scanner produces excellent scans for negatives, and very good results with slide films. Bundled software, Mirafoto, has ver nice features and is easy to use. However, for certain negative films it does not produce the most accurate colors, but that can easily be corrected in any imaging software (Photoshop 5 LE is included). For this price, this scanner is an excellent buy!

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Share your digitally optimized photographs over the Internet using the Acer AcerScan ScanWit 2720S. This impressive film scanner offers professional and amateur photographers excellent digital editing and reproduction capability. The ScanWit 2720S comes with Adobe Photoshop LE and Ulead Photo Express software, providing an expansive range of artistic and creative image editing options. This economical one-pass scanner has high optical resolution of 2,700 x 2,700 dpi and 36-bit color scans that differentiate more than 68.7 billion colors for superb image quality. Maximize the shadow detail of your slides and negatives, from the darkest to the brightest tones, with this scanner's dynamic range of 3.2. You can scan mounted 35mm slides in a maximum four-unit batch, or scan a 35mm negative filmstrip with up to four-unit batches. Automated positioning and focusing features ensure a sharp image, and a push of the scan button allows you to preview loaded frames. The 40-second scan speed makes the process efficient and easy. System requirements include Windows 95/98/NT, 35 MB RAM, a CD-ROM drive, and a PCI slot. Acer provides a one-year limited warranty with its 48-hour Hot Swap policy. --Carol Pierce

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Minolta Dimage Scan Elite Scanner with Digital ICE Review

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(More customer reviews)I did quite a bit of research before deciding on this scanner, so I'll sum up for you what took me many hours. I also considered a couple of the lower end Minolta Dimage scanners, as well as the Nikon Coolscan and the HP Photosmart S20.
Essentially, they all promise to scan 35mm film, and with an adapter, it can also do APS. However, promises are just that - empty for most of these scanners. This one however does it all:
- Digital ICE (you absolutely need this for cleaning images after they are scanned in - do NOT get a scanner without this, you'll be sorry!). - 2,820 dpi resolution (you always want to scan as high as possible. You can always sample down and lower resolution, but you can't go the other way without quality degradation) - Fast scanning speeds (with the exception of $2,000 models, this is the fastest scanner around. On my Windows PC is takes around 30 secs. On a Mac is takes 10 or so per FINAL scan.)
The problem with the Photosmart 20 is that it doesnt have a proper ICE image cleaner and film scans poorly. The Nikon coolscan doesnt have a good dut guard, and you end up with dust on your negatives/slides, which scans in horribly! UGH!
This one has virtually no weakness. SCSI connection makes it extremely fast! Get it and you'll be happy you did.

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The Minolta Dimage Scan Elite Scanner is designed for professionals who want to produce top-quality images. Using Digital ICE (Image Correction Enhancement) technology, this scanner identifies surface defects like scratches, dust and fingerprints, and automatically removes them from the scan, reducing the need for retouching and producing cleaner images.
With a high input resolution of 2,820 dpi, the Dimage Scan Elite supplies 10 million pixels in a full-frame image scanned from 35mm film. The 12-bit RGB analog-to-digital conversion and 3.6 dynamic range deliver strong color while adjusting for deep shadows and bright highlights. Scanned images possess the fine quality of your original, with tonal gradations of up to 4,096 shades for each color channel (that's a total of 68.7 billion colors for RGB channels). The Dimage Scan Elite's driver software sustains from conventional 8-bit to 16-bit output. Thus you'll maintain accurate color fidelity in the final printing from prescanned images with gamma correction.
Top-quality output and versatility are paramount in the design of the Dimage Scan Elite. It's capable of scanning 35mm sleeved and mounted, positive and negative films in color and black and white. Plus, with an optional adapter, the Elite is also compatible with Advanced Photo System (APS) film. A click of the mouse yields index scans and continuous scanning of the entire APS film cassette. Running at scanning speeds you would expect from a more advanced unit, the Dimage Scan Elite scans 35mm color positives in an average of 30 seconds for Macintosh and 35 seconds for PCs. Combine this scanning rate with a high-speed SCSI-II interface, and your staff will scan more productively, saving time and effort.

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Visioneer One Touch 5600 Purple USB/Parallel Scanner Review

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(More customer reviews)I just ordered this scanner a few days ago and it arrived very quickly, it was so simple to install a 5 year old could do it, just put in the software, push install, and plug 1 cord into the back of your comp and the other into a wall socket and you are ready to go. The software that came with it is great, and it scans under 10 seconds on 200 dpi, It has the most beautiful quality scans i have ever seen in both grayscale, and color. It's just amazing! I love the preview feature! it has a real-time preview feature where you can change, contrast, lighting, etc and see it happen while you are doing it, so you know exactly what it looks like when you scan it. I encourage everyone who needs a scanner or just wants one to get this one! it's the best!

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The Visioneer OneTouch 5600 is a USB/parallel color flatbed scanner that is ideal for home or small-office use. First-time scanner users will be happy to know that the 5600 features preconfigured buttons for the most commonly used tasks such as scan, copy, and e-mail. More advanced users can easily customize settings by holding down any button for more than one second, which will bring up the scan setting interface.
The 5600 offers an optical resolution of 600 x 1,200 dpi and true 42-bit color. It comes with ScanSoft's PaperPort Deluxe 7.0, TextBridge Pro 8.0, and MGI PhotoSuite III SE, which combine to allow for easy editing and retouching. You can also store documents and photographs with the 5600. This scanner requires Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, or 2000 Professional.
The Visioneer OneTouch is available in a choice of three stylish colors: purple, smoke, and blue. It weighs 5.95 pounds and comes backed by a one-year standard warranty.

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Canon PIXMA MP150 Photo All In One Printer Review

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(More customer reviews)This printer is a question of value. Clearly, there are higher quality printers even from Canon. Likewise, there are printers that are less expensive. What I am most interested in knowing about when shopping for something is the relative value of the item. In that way, the MP150 should receive 5 stars. It is an extremely good value for what it is: a quality, at-home moderate use printer.
Printing quality is fast and of high quality. Borderless 4x6 photos are what I would call very good (I have not yet printed larger). I have seen better photos, but not at this price point. You will be very happy with the occasional or semi-frequent picture you print off for friends, family, or yourself. Pictures seem a little skewed to the beige, but I don't notice any grain or lines. It will not quite replace a photo studio or online provider, but with the low cost of printing digital pictures at your local drug store, 90% of us should not be overly concerned with very, very high quality, at home printing. The Pict Bridge is nice and Canon claims pictures will not fade for 100 years if stored in proper albums.
Normal document printing is good too. Not quite laser, but anyone who need regular business printing should invest in at least a low cost laser. No ink based printer will do what you need if you have a business office in your home.
Scanning is very good and easy. Their software allows for all sorts of imports and scanning, while not lightning fast, is quite good. Copying is a breeze: place your document on the glass (and with an auto-adjusting top, you can easily copy books up to 1-2 inches thick), hit the black or color button, and you're done. No need to have the computer on.
The paper tray leaves a little to be desired, but not too much. It's a bit flimsy and doesn't give you a great deal of confidence that it will pull paper correctly, although it has so far for me. I like the non-turning path the paper takes. Paper goes in the top and comes out straight from the front. This makes labels easier and more successful. The printer seems very good at pulling your paper media quite well without the stutter or mistakes of some HP printers.
Canon offers four ink cartridges for this printer: PG 40 (black) and PG 50 (black high capacity) as well as CL41 (color) and CL51 (color high capacity). Some have said that it won't accept the high cap cartridges. I haven't tried yet.
As for what I would have liked to see, the printer, while somewhat fast, can take forever to start printing. It almost always takes enough time for me to think the printer is not going to print. When I then go to remove the paper and try again, it starts up just before I get there like it was waiting for me to make the first move!
The tray is rated to hold 100 pieces of paper. No way. More like 50 if you're lucky. Ink is high quality and the heads are part of the cartridge, but ink use is higher than average. Normal cartridges are rates for around 200 pages and, because there are not multiple color cartridges, if you run out of one color, you run out of everything.
Finally, when compared to its competitor (HP1401), it is both more expensive and bigger. However, I would take the MP150 over the HP (and since I have both, I should know).
Photo Print Quality: A-
Letter Print Quality: A-
Scanning: A
Copying: A+
Ink Usage: B-
Ink Cost: B
Overall: B+ to A-
Essentials:
USB cable (sold separately)
Replacement Cartridges
Photo Paper (comes with a few 4X6 glossies)
CD/DVD Rom for install


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Canon PIXMA MP750 All-in-One Photo Printer Review

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(More customer reviews)First off, if you're in the market for a printer, you can't go wrong with a Canon. Canon printers consistently beat out the competition in independent tests for print quality. Their items are elegant, well designed, and most importantly, ink is affordable.
We all know the razor and blade scheme: sell the printer below cost and make it up with pricey cartridges. Canon, however, saves you a lot of money by including the print head with the printer and not on each cartridge. Because of this, genuine Canon cartridges can be had for around $12, while 3rd party cartridges, which many claim work just as well, can be found for as low as $2.
If you've already decided on a Canon multifunction, lets see which model is right for you. Canon's current market list is as follows:
MP130 - New model, and the most affordable yet.
Copy/Print/Scan
18ppm black, 13ppm color
2 ink tanks
No auto sheet feeder!
Card slots
MP390 - Has a fax, About half the cost of the MP7xx's.
Copy/Print/SCan/Fax
18ppm black, 12 ppm color
2 ink tanks
card slots
MP750 - Older model - exactly the same as mp780 but no fax.
Copy/Print/Scan
25ppm black, 17 ppm color
5 ink tanks
Built in Duplexing
MP760 - New Model - geared towards photo enthusiasts.
Copy/Print/Scan + Special Photo Features
25ppm black, 17 ppm color
5 ink tanks
No auto sheet feeder!
Built in Duplexing
*Unique photo features:
2.5 inch lcd screen
Built in film adapter for 35mm slides or negatives
can print directly from negatives
Card slots
MP780 - Does it all except for the mp760 photo features.
Copy/Print/Scan/Fax
25ppm black, 17 ppm color
5 ink tanks
Built in Duplexing
Now, let's look more closely at some key differences between these models:
*Fax: The first thing you should do is decide if you need a fax or not. If you do, you should choose between the MP780 or the MP390. If not, don't rule those two out just yet, they may have have other features you can't live without.
*Note: There is NO auto fax/telephone switching on these models if you wish to use the same line for faxes and voice calls.
*Number of ink tanks: The next important thing you should look at is whether you want to be able to replace each color individually or not. The MP750, MP760 and MP780 all have 5 individual ink tanks (photo black, black, cyan, yellow, magenta), while the MP130 and MP390 have only 2 (black and tricolor). The cost of each cartridge is about the same, but you will waste some leftover ink by throwing out the MP130 or MP390's color cartridge when just one color runs out.
*Photo printing: If you're planning on printing a lot of photos, you should probably go with an mp7xx. These have a superior print head, as well as the 5 separate ink tanks. The MP760 is especially noteable with all the features Canon has added specifically for photos. These come at a price however, as the MP760 does not share the auto sheet feeder of its MP750 and MP780 cousins, or the fax of the 780.
*However - If you plan on printing directly from memory cards, beware! The mp750 and mp780 do not have card slots! The 2 cheaper models and the mp760 do.
*Auto sheet feeder: The mp130 and mp760 do NOT have an auto sheet feeder. All 3 of the others do. An auto sheet feeder is very useful when doing a lot of scanning or faxing.
*Duplexing: The mp7xx models each have built in duplexing.
*Size: The mp7xx models weigh around 30 pounds and are quite big. The MP390 is a smaller, and weighs 18 pounds. The mp130 has a tiny footprint for a multifunction printer, and weighs 14 pounds.
Some features that all of Canon's current MFPs share:
*Copying: Each of these models has a copy function, and all have the same resolution (600x600 black, 1200x1200 color).
*USB 2.0 connection
*Pictbridge direct photo printing support
*All 5 models are great looking and will complement almost any decor.
My recommendations:
If you want a great price on an excellent printer and don't need a fax: MP130
If price is an issue but you still need a fax: MP390
If you can afford an MP700 series and don't need a fax, card slots, or the MP760's photo features: MP750
If you need its exclusive photo features (but no fax or auto sheet feeder): MP760
If you can afford an MP700 series and need a fax (but no card slots and none of the MP760s photo features): MP780

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