All in One Printer/Scanner/Copier/Fax Recommendations

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All in One Printer/Scanner/Copier/Fax Recommendations

Hi,

I'm looking to purchase an all in one printer/scanner/copier/fax device. I was wondering what recommendations other people have. The main purpose would be to print photos, scan photos and some small business office printing. Note, a fax would be nice, but is not absolutely neccessary.

Scanning photos would be important, since I plan to scan our family's photo albums into iPhoto.

Also, is there a printer than can communicate with the Mini using bluetooth? If so , does it work well?

Since I have limited desk space, size would be an issue (smaller the better).

Looking to spend about $200, slightly more if the cost justifies itself. Less is always better.

Thanks in advance!

Mac Mini 1.42Ghz, 512K RAM, 80Gb HD SuperDrive, AE, BT, Mac OS X (10.3.9), 2Gb Nano, iShuffle

Posted on Feb 17, 2007 4:29 AM

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Answer 1

Boece

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6,264 points

Feb 17, 2007 5:28 AM in response to John McDonough

The Brother MFC-420cn

http://www.brother-usa.com/MFC/ModelDetail.aspx?ProductID=MFC420CN

does everything you ask for less than $100 -- except bluetooth.

The Pluses: Good Mac software. Cheap ink. Networkable.

The construction is flimsy plastic, but if you are gentle it will hold up.

Definitely small footprint.

Paper path is 180 degrees, which is not my preference.

Personally, I prefer Epson all-in-ones. Also good Mac software and 80 degree paper path for less jamming. Exceptional scan quality.

http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/ProductCategory.jsp?oid=-8182

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Answer 2

Feb 17, 2007 11:50 PM in response to John McDonough

My wife was looking for a all in one unit. She had looked over quite a few different models. One day she ended up bringing home a Canon MP830. We gave away our old copier, fax machine, and she unplugged her scanner. She now uses the MP830 and is very happy with it. Scan speeds are so much faster than her old scanner which was a Canon unit too. She is using it with a Windows machine.

Alan

iMac24 Mac OS X (10.4.8) Planning a big server with iTunes content to draw from.

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