Consumer Reports has tested all the printers in this list. This gives you a reliable opinion on the printers' quality. They also give you an estimate of the overall cost of each printer in the long run. This will help to decide the right printer for your needs. We'll be discussing the Epson Expression Premium XP620 printer, the HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 printer, and the Canon MegaTank printing device.
Epson Expression Premium XP-620
The Epson Expression Premium XP620 All In-One Inkjet Printer offers unbeatable photo quality. It prints borderless up to 8x10 and has a 2.7-inch LCD screen. This printer also has wireless connectivity. It produces sharp text as well as graphics. It is very affordable at just $130. Ink costs are also relatively low.
Consumer Reports voted Epson Expression Premium XP620 a Best Buy. It includes Wi-Fi printing, email printing, as well as remote printing. It also comes with an SD media card slot, allowing users to print directly from SD cards.
The EcoTank system used by this printer saves users from purchasing new ink cartridges. It is capable of holding ink for as long as two years. It's more costly than other printers but saves money on expensive replacements. If you need a low cost home MFP, this is something to consider.
HP OfficeJet Pro 8710
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 is a top-quality color all-in-one printer with a plethora of features. The printer's capabilities include copying, scanning and wireless connectivity. It also comes equipped with four ink-ready carts. This printer is ideal to use in a small office with up to five members.
The HP printer has a fab 850-page print capacity for black ink, and 420 pages for color ink. It costs just 2.2 cents per print for black ink and 8.9cents for color. The printer also comes with a 6-month Instant Ink trial.
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 printer is a fantastic printer. It was launched in 2007. It is affordable, yet offers good value for money. HP provides excellent support in the U.S. and has decent support for its printer. It's not worthwhile to buy it at the launch price.
Canon MegaTank printers
The Printers--All-in-One Test Program includes the Canon MegaTank PIXMA G3260. This program rates different models of printers based on their print quality. Higher scores indicate better quality and more uniform type and curves. The speed at which five pages are printed is also measured. Generally, a printer that takes less than 14 seconds to print five pages is rated Excellent. A printer that prints five pages in less than 29 seconds is rated Excellent, while those that take longer than 39 seconds are considered Poor.
Canon MegaTank Pixma G4210: The Pixma G4210 all in one tank printer is $300 cheaper than an equivalent model with inkjet cartridges. The printer's maintenance costs are $18 for three years and $30 every five years. This printer is more cost-effective than inkjet printers, with a savings of over $300. Even more economical is the Canon MegaTank G3202 tanks printer. The average user prints around 35 pages per month. Therefore, a supertank model is more cost-effective and will save you money.