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Konica Minolta Magicolor 5570 review and Cartridge choice
The 5570 is the latest colour laser to join the established magicolor family. With a quoted top speed of 35ppm for mono and 30ppm for colour, it looks capable of satisfying high-volume workgroup printing and uses Konica Minolta's Simitri HD polymerised toner technology, which claims to deliver superior print quality.
HP Photosmart C5280 All in One photo printer review and Cartridge choice
The HP Photosmart C5280 shows how good design can tame an inherently complicated machine. This inkjet multifunction printer has a few limitations and a mountain of benefits , all available for under £100.
Canon Selphy CP740 review
The digital age has altered forever the way we take and view photos, not least because of the speed at which the final image can be produced and then passed on to other media. Professional photographers can have their pictures on the front page of a newspaper within minutes and holiday snaps can be swapped with friends only seconds after they're shot.
Bargain Laser Printers
It wasn't that long ago that laser printers were only affordable for business use. Their higher speeds and better text print quality were reserved for the work environment.
Lexmark X4550 multifunction - review and cartridge choice.
The Lexmark X4550 isn't the cheapest printing device to offer Wi-Fi capabilities (that accolade goes to the juicily priced £60 Lexmark Z1420 inkjet), but it still weighs in at a sub-£80 price that, particularly in light of its scanning capabilities, ought to grab your attention.
Canon PIXMA ip1800 inkjet printer - review and cartridge choice.
The PIXMA ip1800 is a no-frills, entry-level printer that retails at under £40, yet instead of settling for a humdrum cream casing, Canon has designed a sleek black mirror finish to a case that remains relatively compact (442 x 237 x 152mm) and weighs 3.3kg.
Epson Stylus DX7000F - review and cartridge choice.
Print, scan and fax with a single inkjet-based machine. The DX7000F scans well but makes slow prints, scans and copies, and has no ADF for fax and is commonly available for a little over £100.
Samsung ML-3050 review and cartridge choice.
Sub-£100 laser printers are nothing new, but for that money you'd expect a fairly basic personal laser. Samsung's ML-3050 certainly covers the basics, but also offers a couple of extras you might not expect.
HP introduces new Inkjet Cartridge Packaging
HP inkjet cartridges are to get a new colour coded look to assist customers in choosing the product most suited to their requirements.