The HP Photosmart 5520 is an inexpensive multifunction printer that offers built-in duplexing, a touch panel and ePrint capabilities. It also provides reliable and good looking output but it lacks an automatic document feeder and the scanner lid hinge does not float to accomodate thicker items.

Affordable initial cost & ink; Wireless ePrint capabilities; Built-in duplexing; Very good output quality

Scanner lid hinge does not float; No automatic document feeder

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Was a breeze to install the software and wireless capabilities; unfortunately; never got to test them

Removed all tape and stickers from printer and began installation; Software installed perfectly, including wireless access; But when I began the hardware installation of inks i noticed a problem.

Bought this printer to replace my old epson, I must admit this is the best so far, quality printing and is compact no need for paper at the back taking up space.

Good Photo quality

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Does it do its job? The main points are: are the prints high quality? Is it fast enough? Is it reliable? The print is all three. Then is it affordable. The cost of the printer itself is okay, but per- cost is relatively high since toner is expensive. Other things are good.

Reliable; fast; and quality prints

Toner is expensive

A low monthly print volume and a slightly high cost per page reduce this laser's overall value, but it's otherwise a strong performer for small businesses with moderate output needs.

Auto-duplexing ADF; Good output quality; Fast; Easy to set up and use

High purchase price for a monochrome-only laser with this feature set; Slightly high cost per page; Relatively low monthly volume rating

It's tempting to look at a multifunction printer that offers fax and ethernet facilities and conclude that it's a business printer. The Canon Pixma MX895, though, more than almost any other MFP we've seen, caters for everyone.

Like Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, the MX895 is a little bit unsure of its true identity. On the one hand, it's a respectable consumer printer, capable of popping out A4 photo prints like your local Harvey Norman. On the other hand, it has a fax machine built in. A fax!

Canon's Pixma MX892 Wireless Inkjet Office All-In-One color inkjet multifunction printer (for printing, copying, faxing, and scanning) is suitable for a home or very small office. It delivered good output quality in our tests, and supports both automatic duplex printing and scanning.

Automatic duplex printing and scanning; Good speed and output

Inefficient control panel

Doing my searches found the Brother DCP - J140W at a best price of £59.45 including delivery.

Is this productivity all-rounder the ideal printer for your home?

Solid all-round printer; Superb photo prints; Good range of features

Photos could be sharper