How to Find the Best All in One Printers on the Market

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By Alice Albritton

 A computer hardware component that can operate as several office devices in one machine that saves energy, money, and space is called a multifunctional printer, or more commonly, an all-in-one.

 If you think an all in one printer may not be for you, a "printer-only" version that only does exactly what you think it might do is often available for a discount from manufacturers of the more versatile all-in-one. The main difference between a printer and an all-in-one is that printers are less capable than an all-in one, though they do have the same quality of printing and speed. Printing is usually the only function most consumers need. An all-in-one is a wonderful way to save money through the use of additional functions for those who need more than just printing though.

Prior to making a purchase, you should be aware of a few facts if you are shopping around for the best all-in-one printers available online. Often times, all-in-one units can be controlled from a PC, since most of them come with software to install on your computer. Usually included in the materials packed with your all-in-one, several of the advanced functions can't be accessed without software; however, if the software disc becomes lost or damaged, many manufacturers offer downloads to replace them. The software of all-in-ones designed for business are usually loaded onto the business's server and controlled that way. Server communication eases software updates and allows printing and other all-in-one capabilities to be accessed from several computers rather than one.

Some all-in-ones can even be operated by buttons on the unit rather than the software, which is great news if anything happens to the software. In this case, as the user gets a new software copy, the all-in-one isn't condemned to inactivity.

Conducting a little research into finding the best all-in-one printers available can save your home or office energy, money, and space!

A Few of the Best All in One Printers

Canon MP280 All-in-one Printer (4498B030)
Amazon Price: $29.00
List Price: $69.99
HP Officejet 4500 All-in-One (CB867A#B1H)
Amazon Price: Too low to display
List Price: $99.99
Canon PIXMA MG2120 Inkjet Photo All-In-One (5288B019)
Amazon Price: $60.81
List Price: $69.99
Epson WorkForce 545 Color Inkjet Wireless All-In-One Printer and Copier with Fax (C11CB88201)
Amazon Price: $88.58
List Price: $129.99

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