For those looking for a tabloid-sized multifunction printer, the MFC-6890CDW is a decent option. It has a ton of features and prints good quality office documents.

Large format prints and scans ; multiple connection options ; automatic duplexing ; inexpensive ink-cost per page when using high capacity cartridges

Paper jams and misfeeds were common ; paper trays were difficult to adjust ; prints on Brother's glossy photo paper were unattractive

Connecting directly to the printer over USB 2.0 was easy, as was connecting the printer to the office network via Ethernet. Wireless setup from the printer's onboard controls was a challenge, however. The MFC-6890CDW's built-in controls are less than ...

Konica Minolta's magicolor 1690MF is a compact multifunction device with a color laser printer, flatbed scanner, and fax.

Good-looking prints ; compact size

Low-resolution scanner ; difficult network scanning setup

The beige and dark gray 1690MF has a 50-sheet automatic document feeder, making it easy to copy or fax multipage documents. The 100-sheet input tray for the printer may be adequate for small or home offices, but if you plan to approach the 35,000-page ...

The Photosmart C6380 printer is best designed for the photo enthusiast who also needs occasional plain paper output and document copying.

High quality photo output ; easy to set up WiFi networking ; Mac friendly software ; handy 2.4” LCD screen with easy to use menus ; single color ink cartridges

Too noisy for quiet areas ; no USB cable in the box ; not easy to duplicate prints with borders ; large prints will drain ink cartridges quickly

The C6380 prints documents up to 8.5 by 11 inches from the 125 sheet paper tray, and includes a dedicated 20-sheet photo tray for 4-by-6 and 5-by-7 prints. It has a 4,000 dpi, 48-bit color flatbed scanner that serves double duty as a copier, a 2.4 ...

HP's Officejet 6000 Wireless is an inexpensive four-color ink-jet printer that, as its name implies, has wireless 802.11b/g connectivity.

Multiple connection options ; inexpensive cost per page

Colors appear muted on plain paper ; lack of shadow detail in photos

HP's Officejet 6000 Wireless is an inexpensive four-color ink-jet printer that, as its name implies, has wireless 802.11b/g connectivity. It also has an inexpensive price per print--as long as you buy HP's high capacity ink tanks. Though office ink ...

In the universe of sub-$1,000 color laser printers, the Xerox Phaser 6280/DN is a fair performer. It has high-capacity input trays and toner cartridges, and an average cost per print and purchase price. It’s fast at printing longer text documents, ...

10/100 Ethernet ; duplex printing ; high-capacity toner cartridges ; superior text quality

Photographs have red color cast ; confusing driver menus

The 6280/DN was easy to set up, and once it was powered up and connected via Ethernet to our test network, it was recognized automatically via Bonjour, Apple's zero-configuration networking protocol. You can also connect to the printer via USB 2.0

The compact Konica Minolta magicolor 1650EN, with its strong color and black text printing quality, can be ideal for low-capacity printing in a home or small business setting. Home users who may never burn through thousands of pages may well find the ...

Inexpensive ; superior text quality ; impressive color image quality

Slow color print speeds ; costly consumables

With its compact, opaque plastic design, the 1650EN is one of the smallest color lasers we've reviewed. It's also comparatively lighter than other leading color laser printers, but at 33 pounds it's by no means portable

The HP Color LaserJet CP2025dn is a reasonably priced, compact color laser printer that prints high-quality documents at a fast clip, then the HP CP2025dn deserves to be on your short list.

Easy setup ; 10/100 Ethernet ; duplex printing ; superior text quality ; speedy

Low-capacity toner cartridges ; high cost per page

The CP2025dn was easy to set up, though it weighs nearly 53 pounds—you may need some help lifting it. The four small printer cartridges come preinstalled. You simply remove some protective tape from each cartridge before plugging in the printer. The ...

The LaserJet M1319f will quickly produce high-quality text documents, and also offers faxing and passable scanning abilities. That’s all some businesses need.

Fast ; superior-quality black text

No flatbed scanning ; networking available only though OS X printer sharing

The laser-based M1319f is about as wide and deep as a conventional ink-jet multifunction device, but is about twice as tall. At 22 pounds, it's one of the lightest laser printers we've tested. The exterior is a standard plain gray hue, and its ...

Brother's MFC-790CW is a solid multifunction device for the home office. Businesses that need to print color documents like manuals and guidebooks will enjoy the relative speed and affordability of the MFC-790CW.

High-quality text and color prints ; affordable ink

Slow monochrome printing ; low-capacity paper tray

The compact MFC-790CW is black and gray, and equipped with a 4.2-inch LCD touch screen. From the screen, you can control most of the unit's functions, including copying, faxing, scanning, managing photos, and troubleshooting. The MFC-790CW comes ...

If you're looking for an inexpensive color laser multifunction device for your small-to-medium workgroup, the Color LaserJet CM1312nfi is worth a look. It offers printing, scanning, copying, and faxing, with an automatic document feeder and built-in ...

10/100 Ethernet ; automatic document feeder ; superior text and fine line printing

No automatic duplexing ; photographic copies a touch green

The CM1312nfi has a compact design that doesn't take up a lot of space, but it does weigh a hefty 54.5 pounds, so it needs to be installed in a sturdy place. The device also features a 150-sheet paper tray and a 20-page automatic document feeder-handy ...