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Review of the best inkjet MFPs 2017-2018 years for home and office

April 13, 2020

Inkjet multifunction devices provide high quality printing of images or photos, compared to laser technology. From a financial point of view, such devices are also profitable: starting price of the device, usually, very attractive, and CISS or PZK will solve the problem of expensive "consumables".

The rating of inkjet MFPs is based on customer reviews and value for money. The selection clearly demonstrates, which MFPs are best to buy for regular printing, and which - to create sketches and pictures. Only the most successful devices were included in the review 2017-2018 year, meet all the basic requirements of functionality and quality.

7. HP DeskJet 2130 - a leader among low prices

The cheapest MFP model in the ranking has acceptable print quality, stable work, simple FOR quality scanner and copier. The modest life of black and color cartridges limits the amount of printing, but for infrequent use the device is quite suitable.

In general, the MFP model is noteworthy, even with low printer performance. If it is common to consider an MFP as a printer, combined with other office equipment, to DeskJet 2130 Is a great scanner, supplemented by a copier and printer.

  • low starting price + good print quality and assembly;
  • fully performs the functions of a scanner and copier;
  • simple and clear interface, easy setup;
  • print on thick paper before 300 g / m?;
  • one and a half times cheaper than any flatbed scanner with similar characteristics.

Of the shortcomings can be noted, that the manufacturer does not provide refilling cartridges, and new variables cost about 900 rubles.

6. Canon PIXMA MG3040 - the best among the budget

Apparently, it's not just better than an MFP, and the best inexpensive model with a Wi-Fi module. The device can be used for periodic "home" printing of text, images, including photos. It's easy to set up, and modest dimensions and compact design do not take up much space.

The device combines a color inkjet printer, scanner and copier, and the functionality is striking in its diversity against the background of anti-crisis value.

  • Wi-Fi wireless. Easy to set up and stable.
  • Automatic two-sided printing of documents or images is provided.
  • Resolution allows you to print photos in decent quality on different types of paper (photo paper, plain paper for documents, film, labels).
  • AirPrint support.
  • Availability of USB port 2.0.
  • Compatible with Windows and Mac OS.
  • Possibility of installation of non-original cartridges or refueling regular.
  • Low energy consumption (10 W during printing) and a convenient LCD screen, where the current action is displayed.
  • Small cartridge life (moreover, 4-color printing is divided into only two cartridges: black and colored).
  • Significant time spent on printing (printing 44 s / page, copies 20 / page).
  • Print with margins. There is a blank space when working with photos, and they have to be cut by hand.

5. HP DeskJet GT 5810 - MFP and CISS included

Inkjet printers with (СПНЧ) Is the best solution for regular color printing. The cost of such devices exceeds the models without CISS, but the convenience is, that everything is already set up here (careful installation of the CISS to the printer requires careful adjustment, quality loop connection). in addition, HP can be trusted, product quality is confirmed by thousands of users, as well as the rich experience of the manufacturer.

The four-color printer is equipped with very economical cartridges, color toner life - 8 000 pages, h / b - 5 000. A set of toners comes with the MFP.

Refilling the printer is very simple and accessible even to inexperienced owners, but you can use the service of the service center.

The average resolution machine can print photos or images in good quality, fieldless printing is also provided. Print speed can be called average for equipment of this class: b / w imprint - 20 pages per minute, color - 16.

The trays are small, but the MFP prints on paper of different densities - from 60 to 300 g / m?, which expands the capabilities of the device. The user can take good photos on photo paper, make various postcards and stickers, print on cards, matte or glossy paper.

  • easy cartridge refill;
  • economy, great functionality;
  • great printing capabilities.
  • no Wi-Fi;
  • fixed compartments for tanks;
  • print volume limit - up to 1000 pages per month.

4. Canon MAXIFY MB5140 - affordable price and performance

This is the best model among the inexpensive ones, but productive inkjet MFPs. Scanner resolution 1200*1200 dpi, high-quality color reproduction 48 bit, good speed - up to 23 pages per minute. Auto-feed and two-sided scanning are also provided.

A four-color printer can print high-quality color images or text, copes well with photos, although photo production is not the strongest point of the device. Black and white print time - 24 pages per minute, color - 15. Implemented automatic two-sided printing module.

Original cartridges are quite expensive, but the issue is resolved by the acquisition of CISS (means of continuous ink supply) or PZK (empty cartridges are refilled). The upgrade will cost only a couple of thousand, but will significantly reduce ink costs.

Functional apparatus:

  • support for AirPrint and Ethernet;
  • Wi-Fi module for wireless connection to a PC;
  • USB port 2.0;
  • color LCD screen;
  • sending a scan to e-mail.

With its advantages, the MFP is quite large, and weighs almost 10 kg. Noise level during operation is slightly above average. Sellers often describe this model as office, but a great combination of price and performance will allow you to buy appliances for the home.

  • functionality;
  • possibility of installation of PZK or CISS;
  • good speed and performance.
  • dimensions;
  • high price of original cartridges.

3. Epson L655 - reliability, quality, productivity

It is difficult to choose such a model among MFIs in the middle and high price categories, where everything will be perfect: from build quality to color reproduction, installations. This piezoelectric inkjet model is designed for intensive use at home or in the office.

The duplex of the scanner and the printer provides convenience and relative autonomy of work, b / w printing speed - up to 33 prints per minute in color printer produces up 20 pages / min. High resolution 4800*4800 dpi allows you to print high-quality color images, the machine can also print photos (photo 10*15 – 69 with).

  • A wide range of tasks.
  • Color fax with memory up to 180 pages.
  • Ethernet support, AirPrint, Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, Windows і Mac OS.
  • Reusable cartridges with a long life: non-ferrous 6500 pages, h / b - 6000 pages.
  • Zoom to 400% with a step 1%.
  • Compact size.

As a disadvantage we note, that the cost is relative to a laser MFP, true, with less broad functionality.

2. Epson Expression Premium XP-710 is a home photo lab

Printing photos at home is not a problem, if you have convenient and high-quality equipment at hand. Example, one of the Epson models. The device is equipped with five rounds, the printer perfectly conveys colors and shades on paper, not without the help of Claria Premium Ink toner.

The XP-710 is a bit short of a professional device, but prints images or photos of decent quality, without fields. The photo center can work without a PC, for this purpose the convenient display is provided, card reader, wireless module.

The device handles other responsibilities well: scanning and copying. High resolution is provided here, scanner color depth up to 48 bit, print at speed 32 pages per minute - in combination with the characteristics of the MFP printer looks very attractive compared to analogues. Confused by the slightly inflated cost of the device and not very cheap consumables, but when it comes to quality photo printing at home, such shortcomings take a back seat.

  • compatible with CISS;
  • high speed operation + printing on thick paper - 300 g / m?;
  • compact design, attractive design;
  • convenient screen;
  • AirPrint support, Ethernet;
  • PC wireless feature;
  • USB port version 2.0, support for different memory cards.

As a minus - the cost of one print with the original cartridges and toner is slightly above average.

1. Epson L850 is the best photo center for home or office

In fact, it's not just a photo center, it is a full-fledged printer, scanner and copier in a single case. The feature of this model is the high quality of six-color piezoelectric printing technology, which allows you to take pictures yourself, sketches or layouts. The device is completed with reusable refillable ink cartridges, this increases the resource and reduces the financial cost of consumables, service.

As the owners of the device write in their reviews, the device functions stably and without complaints. There are no such small problems, as the settings drop, constant long calibration, grabbing several sheets of paper or getting stuck.

From the outside, the device looks quite attractive, on the front is the control panel, the body itself is streamlined in black. The LCD display informs the user about each current operation.

  • multicolor borderless printing;
  • economy, high performance (print to 38 pages per minute);
  • the use of non-genuine toners does not reduce the image quality;
  • printing on paper of different density, from 60 to 300 g / m?;
  • excellent assembly - good joining of all details, reliable fastenings.

There are some drawbacks - no Wi-Fi module.