Brother DCP-9040cn Color Laser Copier and Printer with Built-in Ethernet Network Interface

Product Description

The DCP-9040CN is a digital color copier with up to 21 ppm color laser printing. It features a 35-page auto document feeder, high-quality color scanning and a flatbed document glass ideal for copying or scanning a variety of printed materials. In addition, it has the ability to reduce or enlarge documents from 25-400%. Paper handling features include a 250-sheet letter/legal paper tray with a 50-sheet multi-purpose tray. Everyone on the office network will appreciate its built-in Ethernet interface so they can share its powerful printing and scanning features. For busy offices, high-capacity replacement toner cartridges are available to lower cost per copy, too.


Product Details

* Brand: Brother
* Model: DCP-9040cn
* Platform: Windows
* Format: CD
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Dimensions: 19.00" h x 17.00" w x 19.20" l, 85.45 pounds

Features

* Up to 21/21 ppm color/black print speed
* Up to 2400 x 600 dpi rich color output
* Up to 35-page auto document feeder
* Reduce and enlarge from 25%-400%
* Up to 17/17 cpm color/black copy speed

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HP Deskjet 6940 Color Printer (C8970A#B1H)

Product Description

The HP Deskjet 6940 Color Printer is the new wired ethernet printer with breakthrough speed, professional print quality and direct photo photo printing. Easy print sharing abilities with built-in wired Ethernet make HP's Deskjet 6940 an affordable performance print solution for professional printing at office and home. Work the way you want to with wired Ethernet printing and print sharing with up to five computers. Work more productively with breakthrough speeds up to 36 ppm black, up to 27 ppm color in Fast Draft mode. Print professional-quality color color up to 4800 optimized dpi or optional 6-ink color. Convenient, direct photo printing without a PC from PictBridge-enabled cameras using printer's front USB port. Create standard and custom size photos up to 8.5 x 24 in, with or without borders. Save time and use up to 50% less paper with optional auto two-sided printing. Automatic paper type sensor and optional 250-sheet plain paper tray are other convenient paper handling features. Enhance and fix photos automatically with HP Photosmart Premier software. Smart, fast-access controls include Print cancel, Network configuration and Quiet print mode


Product Details

* Color: GRAY
* Brand: Hewlett-Packard
* Model: Deskjet 6940
* Released on: 2006-01-05
* Platforms: Mac, Windows
* Format: CD
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Dimensions: 5.70" h x 17.70" w x 14.50" l,
* Memory: 32MB

Features

* Affordable, high-performance InkJet printer for professional printing at home or office
* Crisp and clear 4,800 dpi print quality
* Built-in Ethernet network card
* Prints up to 36 pages per minute
* 1-year limited manufacturer's warranty

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Samsung ML-2851ND Network-Ready Monochrome Laser Printer

Product Description

imagine style and power condensed. The Samsung ML-2851ND small office network monochrome laser printer combines a compact and stylish design with the speed and strength of a larger printer. A powerful 400 MHz processor and 32 MB memory delivers first-page-out in less than 8.5 seconds followed by print speeds up to 30 ppm. Up to 1200 dpi resolution ensures page after page of sharp graphics and text. Increase productivity and save paper with its built-in automatic duplex. The ML-2851ND can help reduce costs with its monthly duty cycle of 30,000 pages and TonerSaveTM mode that can extend the cartridge life up to 40%. Working hard and looking good. With the Samsung ML-2851ND small office laser printer, it¿s not hard to imagine.


Product Details

* Color: GRAY
* Brand: Samsung
* Model: ML-2851ND
* Platform: Windows
* Format: CD
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Dimensions: 21.90" h x 12.80" w x 18.60" l, 17.20 pounds
* CPU: AMD Athlon 1 GHz
* Memory: 128000MB DRAM
* Hard Disk: 1GB
* Processors: 1
* Native resolution: 640x480
* Display size: 669.2913385827

Features

* Monochrome laser printer produces up to 21 ppm for efficient office use
* Prints single sheets in 8.5 seconds and 100 pages in under four minutes
* TonerSave mode that extends cartridge life up to 40 percent
* Durable monthly cycle of 30,000 pages for small office use
* Measures 14.3-by-14.5-by-8.3-inches

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Brother DCP-9040cn Color Laser Copier and Printer with Built-in Ethernet Network Interface

Product Description

The DCP-9040CN is a digital color copier with up to 21 ppm color laser printing. It features a 35-page auto document feeder, high-quality color scanning and a flatbed document glass ideal for copying or scanning a variety of printed materials. In addition, it has the ability to reduce or enlarge documents from 25-400%. Paper handling features include a 250-sheet letter/legal paper tray with a 50-sheet multi-purpose tray. Everyone on the office network will appreciate its built-in Ethernet interface so they can share its powerful printing and scanning features. For busy offices, high-capacity replacement toner cartridges are available to lower cost per copy, too.


Product Details

* Brand: Brother
* Model: DCP-9040cn
* Platform: Windows
* Format: CD
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Dimensions: 19.00" h x 17.00" w x 19.20" l, 85.45 pounds

Features

* Up to 21/21 ppm color/black print speed
* Up to 2400 x 600 dpi rich color output
* Up to 35-page auto document feeder
* Reduce and enlarge from 25%-400%
* Up to 17/17 cpm color/black copy speed

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Is Your Printer Ready for Windows 7?

With Windows 7 officially available, complaints about lack of support for printers likely won't be far behind. But the good news is that you have a much better chance of moving your printer to Windows 7 without serious problems than you had going from XP to Vista. Granted, that's not a particularly high bar to clear, but after all the problems with printers and Vista, both Microsoft and most printer manufacturers have made an effort to make the move to Windows 7 easier. Judging by my tests, they seem to have succeeded. Unfortunately, that doesn't mean there isn't anything left to worry about.

It's important to understand that printers can have different levels of support in Windows 7. For a single-function printer, the first, and most minimal, level is the ability to print. Beyond that, a Windows 7 driver may or may not support such features as duplexing (printing on both sides of a page) or multiple paper trays.

For a multifunction printer (MFP)—also known as an all-in-one, or AIO—support may or may not cover other functions besides printing. HP, for example, says that for its AIOs, the drivers included on the Windows 7 disc and on the Windows Update site allow printing and scanning, but the scan support for network printers in many cases is limited to scanning over a USB connection. Also missing from the Windows 7 disc and Windows Update are things like fax drivers for those HP AIOs that include a fax capability, and bundled software that adds features like optical character recognition (OCR) to let you scan a document and turn the image into editable text.

Missing Pieces and Where to Find Them
Fortunately, you're not limited to the built-in support on the Windows 7 disc and Windows Update. HP also provides (or, depending on the printer, is planning to provide) Windows 7 updates on its own site for many of its printers, with full support—including such things as bundled software with OCR modules. What's true for HP isn't necessarily true for all companies. Microsoft says that the level of support available on the Windows 7 installation disc and on the Windows Update site differs from one manufacturer to another, and even from one model to the next for any given manufacturer.

What all this translates to is that if you want to know if your printer is ready for Windows 7, you have to not only ask if your printer will work with Windows 7 before you make the change, you should also try to find out whether it's fully supported and, if not, what you have to give up. It also helps to know whether you have to download an update to get the most support possible and, if so, from where.

You may not be able to find this additional information, but it's worth making the effort before committing to Windows 7. If you can't find a definitive answer, at least consider whether you're willing to give up some printer features.

Windows 7 Compatibility Center
A good place to start your research is with the Microsoft Windows 7 Compatibility Center. Under the heading Check the compatibility status of your software and devices, you can choose Hardware from the drop-down list, and then enter your printer model. This will either turn up a list of possible matches or show a single exact match. If your printer turns up in the search results, it will most likely have a green checkmark labeled 32-bit next to the name, with the notations Compatible and Learn more. Other possibilities include a big red X paired with the words Not compatible, and a lowercase i in a blue circle, with the words Information coming soon.

Some of the printers labeled as compatible will also include a Compatible with Windows 7 logo, which means they've passed Microsoft's compatibility tests. This doesn't necessarily mean that the driver supports all of the printer's features, but it does mean that the printer has passed Microsoft's tests for reliability and stability. In other words, it won't make Windows 7 crash.

Whatever the list says about your printer, click on the entry to see a page with more details. On the detail page, you can click on the 32-bit or 64-bit tab, depending on which version of Windows 7 that you plan to run. (If you not sure what the difference is, you can also move your mouse cursor over the text What's 64-bit? and click on Learn more in the description that pops up.)

Interpreting Compatibility
In most cases you'll find some additional information on the details page. However, there's one detail you should take with a large grain of salt. For compatible printers, you'll see the green check with the Compatible label again, along with a note saying either No action required or Free download required. If it says the former, ignore it.

The problem is that No action required doesn't necessarily mean that you don't have to take any action to get full support for your printer. It only means that the Windows 7 disc, Windows Update, or both include drivers with minimal support for printing and, for AIOs, scanning. As I've already pointed out, these drivers may not support all of the printer's features. You may still have to go to the manufacturer's Web site to download full support, or at least additional support, if it's available.

The detail page for any given printer typically includes a link to the manufacturer's Web site. Depending on the manufacturer, you may or may not find additional information on the site, but you should follow the link to find out. Whatever you do, if the detail page says No action required, don't take it at face value.

Keep in mind too that the information in the Compatibility Center is not definitive. Microsoft points out that it updates the information every two weeks. The detail pages even ask users to vote Yes or No on whether the information is accurate, and other pages ask users to let Microsoft know if something's missing. One of the printers I installed for my tests, for example, isn't on the list at all, but it worked without problems. And it took me only a few minutes to find three HP printers that are marked as not compatible, even though HP offers Windows 7 drivers on its Web site.

The point here is that if your printer earns a green check in the Compatibility Center, it's probably safe to assume it will work, but not necessarily with all the features you're used to. If it isn't listed, however, or is marked as not compatible, don't stop there, because it may work anyway. Ultimately, you may have to try installing it yourself to find out. For details on how to do that, take a look at 7 Windows 7 Printer Installation Tips.

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Dell 1320c

A laser printer can be better than an inkjet if you print more text-heavy documents than photographs - the cost of each printer page is generally lower from a laser than from an inkjet.

Even better, colour-laser printers are getting cheaper all the time. The Dell 1320C is a colour-laser printer with both USB and network connections so you can plug it straight into a computer or plug it into a router to share it over your home network.

As far as laser printers go, the 1320c is not bad looking and it's certainly well made. The doors and buttons are all sturdy and we liked the simplicity of the printer’s interface. The only downside we could find was the paper tray, which only holds 250 sheets of A4.
The 1320c produced some really impressive text during our tests with sharp and well-defined characters. It was fast, too, with just eight seconds needed to print a page of text. A ten-page print took just under a minute.

The really outstanding performance came with our test document that mixed graphics and text as a business or school presentation would. The printer gave brilliant colour reproduction and sharp rendition of both images and text, something we were very impressed with considering its price.

It's not too loud either. We have tested some laser printers that sound like a jet engine powering up, but this one was pleasingly quiet.

Inkjet printers have lower ink capacities and are more expensive to run for longer periods, but you need to take into account the price when replacing the toner in a laser printer too.

At the time of this review a full set of high-capacity toner cartridges costs £220, which is slightly more than the cost of the printer. The cartridges that come with the printer have lower capacities but still the replacement cost is high.

The Dell 1320c performed well and produced results far above expectation, but the price of replacement toner will put many people off.

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Samsung unveils new state-of-the-art printers

SINGAPORE — Samsung
Electronics introduced recently 13 new printers and printing solutions at the picturesque Marriott Hotel along the bustling Orchard Road in this city-state.

The new products were designed to refine the printing experience with improvements that enhance productivity. The devices were also designed for convenient printing of Web pages, thanks to Samsung’s unique one-touch Print Screen button and AnyWeb Print software.

These features, combined with the devices’ wireless connectivity and user-friendly design, make the printers ideal for personal use in home and small offices.

Having grown steadily to become a top three brand in the regional laser printer market, Samsung aims to further expand its market share in the consumer and enterprise segments by demonstrating value in maximizing users’ ROI.

With the growing popularity of Web-based applications and increasing use of the Internet, it is no surprise that printing online content now represents the second major source of printed documents.

In recognition of this trend, Samsung has introduced the one-touch Print Screen button. This provides users with a quick and easy way to print what they see on their PC screen, including multiple Web browsers or the windows of different applications.

With this feature, users can print exactly what they need, reducing the amount of wasted printed pages traditionally associated with printing from Web sites, including empty frames, the URL or disclaimers.

The button is located on the control panel of the printers, so users do not have to be at their PCs to print the information they require.

Providing similar economical benefits, the printers are also compatible with Samsung’s AnyWeb Print software. This allows users to select, drag and drop specific content from Web pages into a new blank page on their PC screen, which they can then save or print.

The AnyWeb Print software allows users to print just the information they really need, rather than printing several whole Web pages when they only want a small section of each. This means users are not wasting time or resources such as paper and toner.

“Samsung has succeeded in the competitive market by constantly assessing and re-examining end-users’ printing habits and needs. We seek to provide products and services that match and exceed consumers’ and businesses’ needs and this has enabled us to create best-in-class printing innovations in design and technology through the years,” said Hye-sung Ha, vice president, Strategic Marketing Team of the Digital Printing Division.

“Our new line-up is another step in this direction and we are confident it will drive further success for the company,” she added.

Globally, the printing business has been earmarked as one of Samsung’s key growth engines. Despite the recession, Samsung has bucked the industry trend and is showing strong growth while established competitors are seeing sharp declines.

The company reported a year-on-year increase in market share of 5.4 percent for the Asian region in 2Q 2009. In Southeast Asia and Oceania, it leads the color multifunction printer segment (MFP) and is also the overall market leader in Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand.

The new devices feature a streamlined design and a glossy, patterned top that prevents fingerprints and protects against scratch damage.

An enclosed paper tray ensures that paper is kept dust free and clean, helping to guarantee reliable, high quality prints. A cover on the output tray contributes to the streamlined look and helps to keep the noise level down, avoiding unnecessary distraction.

With print speeds of up to 24 pages-per-minute (ppm), the ML-2525 and ML-2580N provide a robust, efficient printing solution.

The ML-2580N’s network capability and 64MB system memory mean this device is ideal for those that need to print higher volumes. A wireless version of the ML-2525 will also be available later in the year, offering even greater flexibility.

The ML-1910, ML-1915, ML-2525 and ML-2580N offer high-performance, flexible printing options for personal use in home and small offices.

The ML-1910 and ML-1915 have print speeds of 18 ppm and a first page out time of less than nine seconds to increase productivity by minimizing wait times.

As for the four new MFPs, they incorporate a variety of features making them easy to use, such as Samsung’s Blue Compass Navigation, which provides an intuitive user experience.

The user can navigate the printing options quickly and easily, reducing the amount of time it takes them to gain familiarity with the device. On all the MFPs, the control panel has also been designed to be uncluttered and simple for users to navigate.

“These new MFPs are designed to support the priorities of users in home and small office environments, which increasingly means enabling convenient printing from the Internet,” said Ha.

The MFPs also feature a streamlined design, an enclosed paper tray, and a cover on the output tray. They have the power button on the control panel, making it easier for the user to turn the devices on and off, as they do not have to reach to the back of the device.

The SCX-4600, SCX-4623F and SCX-4623FN offer print speeds of up to 22 pages per minute (ppm), as well as a fast first-page-out time of less than 9 seconds.

The fax functionality of the SCX-4623F and SCX-4623FN provides a convenient solution for users who require fax capabilities. These devices feature fax-to-PC, which means that received fax data is sent straight to the user’s PC.

Similarly, a PC application converts document files to images and enables users to send these using the fax connection. This means users do not have to print documents in order to fax, thereby reducing paper, toner and energy consumption.

For additional ease-of-use and convenience, all seven printers share the same toner cartridges, which are available in either 1,500-page yields or 2,500-page high-yield options.

High-yield toner cartridges, which are ideal for heavy users, last longer and provide a lower cost-per-page.

Other state-of-the-art printers launched during the event were the SF-650P, CLP-620ND, CLP-670ND, CLP-770ND, SDCX-6545N, and the SCX-6555N.

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Saturday giveaway: Kodak 5250 all-in-one printer, just for you

Good afternoon, readers! What does Santa have in his bag for you today? Interestingly enough, he was unable to bring his bag because this printer is far too big for it. We present, for your inspection, the Kodak 5250 all-in-one: a scanning, printing, faxing, photofinishing machine that can best the big boys in the printer race.

Best of all, the 5250 has built-in WiFi so you can stick the printer on your network and print from any computer in the house. Take a look at Kodak’s 5250 product page and then click through to figure out how to win.

Wireless printing in seconds—it’s simple!

With the KODAK ESP 5250 All-in-One Printer you can print vivid color documents and lab-quality photos at home for much less than what you’re paying now thanks to our low-cost, high-quality pigment ink cartridges. And with the convenience of Wi-Fi built-in, we’ve made printing as easy as it is affordable. Say goodbye to overpriced ink for good. Print, copy, scan, and save every day with Kodak.

To enter to win this delightful printer, simply comment below about what you intend to print with your new printer. Describe it in detail, because we don’t want this printer to fall into the hands of one of those people who buy a printer and then simply admire it. This is a workhorse and deserves to end up in a deserving home.

Good luck!

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Brother MFC-7440N Laser Multifunction Center with Ethernet Network Interface

Product Description

The MFC-7440N is a compact and affordable, network-ready laser Multi-Function Center® that is ideal for any desktop or small office. It combines crisp, high-quality monochrome laser printing, copying, color scanning and faxing into a single space saving device while delivering impressive print and copy speeds of up to 23 pages per minute. Additional features include a 35-page automatic document feeder and an adjustable 250-sheet paper tray and a single-sheet by-pass tray, ideal for letterhead, envelopes and thicker media. The MFC-7440N can connect to either your network or your computer through its built-in Ethernet and USB interfaces.

Product Details

* Brand: Brother
* Model: MFC-7440N
* Platform: Windows
* Format: CD
* Original language: English
* Dimensions: 21.70" h x 20.50" w x 20.10" l, 31.20 pounds

Features

* Multifunction networked device prints, copies, scans, and faxes in one compact form factor
* Prints and copies at 23 pages per minutes
* Scanner features 19200 x 19200 dpi resolution (600 x 2400 dpi optical) at 48-bit color depth
* 35-page automatic document feeder makes copying, faxing and scanning multiple pages easy
* Measures 21.7 x 20.1 x 20.5 inches (WxDxH)

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HP Deskjet 6940 Color Printer (C8970A#B1H)

Product Description

The HP Deskjet 6940 Color Printer is the new wired ethernet printer with breakthrough speed, professional print quality and direct photo photo printing. Easy print sharing abilities with built-in wired Ethernet make HP's Deskjet 6940 an affordable performance print solution for professional printing at office and home. Work the way you want to with wired Ethernet printing and print sharing with up to five computers. Work more productively with breakthrough speeds up to 36 ppm black, up to 27 ppm color in Fast Draft mode. Print professional-quality color color up to 4800 optimized dpi or optional 6-ink color. Convenient, direct photo printing without a PC from PictBridge-enabled cameras using printer's front USB port. Create standard and custom size photos up to 8.5 x 24 in, with or without borders. Save time and use up to 50% less paper with optional auto two-sided printing. Automatic paper type sensor and optional 250-sheet plain paper tray are other convenient paper handling features. Enhance and fix photos automatically with HP Photosmart Premier software. Smart, fast-access controls include Print cancel, Network configuration and Quiet print mode


Product Details

* Color: GRAY
* Brand: Hewlett-Packard
* Model: Deskjet 6940
* Released on: 2006-01-05
* Platforms: Windows, Mac
* Format: CD
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Dimensions: 5.70" h x 17.70" w x 14.50" l,
* Memory: 32MB

Features

* Affordable, high-performance InkJet printer for professional printing at home or office
* Crisp and clear 4,800 dpi print quality
* Built-in Ethernet network card
* Prints up to 36 pages per minute
* 1-year limited manufacturer's warranty

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IOGear USB 2.0 Print Server, 1-Port GPSU21 (Silver)

Product Description

IOGEAR's palm sized 1-port USB 2.0 Print Server allows any networked computer to share an USB printer. It complies with USB 2.0 specifications (backward compatible with USB 1.1 spec.), and provides users with an auto-sensing Ethernet port that works with either 10Base-T or 100Base-T networks. This unit also supports multiple protocols and multiple operating systems, and it integrates Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) in this print server to allow users to print from any computer over a LAN/WAN or the Internet by specifying the device's URL. The built-in web management feature provides more convenience by allowing the user to configure, monitor and even reset the print server via a web browser. This eliminates the need to place the printer right next to the computer. Print jobs can be sent to a printer in another country just as easily as to a printer in the same office. Why bother sending a degraded fax image while you can print an original at the destination?


Product Details

* Brand: Iogear
* Model: GPSU21
* Platform: Windows
* Format: CD
* Original language: English
* Dimensions: 3.00" h x 6.00" w x 8.00" l, .90 pounds
* Networking: Hi-Speed USB

Features

* IOGear USB 2.0 Print Server GPSU21 - Print server - Hi-Speed USB

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Brother MFC-490CW Color Inkjet Wireless All-in-One Printer Brother MFC-490CW Color Inkjet Wireless All-in-One Printer

Product Description

Unattended fax, copy or scan with up to 15-page auto document feeder. Flexibility to share with multiple users with wireless (802.11b/g) or wired (Ethernet) network connection. Wide 3.3" color LCD provides easy help menus and photo enhancement. Direct photo printing from media card slots or USB direct/PictBridge Interface. Print rich, vibrant photos on demand at up to 6000 x 1200 dpi. Fast print speeds at up to 33ppm black/27ppm color and high speed Super G3 33.6Kbps fax modem. 4-ink cartridge system ¿ replace only the cartridge that needs to be replaced. Other features include standard paper tray for up to 100 sheets and convenient photo bypass tray for up to 20 sheets 4"x6" glossy paper.


Product Details

* Brand: Brother
* Model: MFC-490cw
* Platform: Windows
* Format: CD
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Dimensions: 7.10" h x 15.40" w x 14.80" l, 17.90 pounds
* CPU: AMD Athlon 1 GHz
* Memory: 128000MB DRAM
* Hard Disk: 1GB
* Processors: 1
* Native resolution: 640x480
* Display size: 669.2913385827

Features

* Flexible wireless (802.11b/g) or wired (Ethernet) network connection
* Wide 3.3" color LCD provides easy help menus and photo enhancement
* Unattended fax, copy or scan; up to 15-page auto document feeder
* Direct photo printing from media card slots, USB direct/PictBridge Interface
* Fast speed printing up to 33ppm black and 27ppm color

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Canon MP620 Wireless All-in-One Photo Printer

Product Description

Canon MP620 all-in-one photo printer is high performance wireless photo printer.


Product Details

* Brand: Canon
* Model: 2921B002
* Platform: Windows
* Format: CD
* Number of items: 1
* Dimensions: 6.90" h x 14.50" w x 17.70" l, 30.00 pounds
* CPU: PowerPC G4 2.1 GHz
* Memory: 2000MB SDRAM
* Hard Disk: 1GB
* Processors: 1

Features

* ChromaLife100 system delivers vibrant photos that last up to 300 years
* Maximum 9600 x 2400 dpi with microscopic droplets as small as 1 picoliter using FINE technology
* Operate your printer within seconds after power-on with Quick Start
* Enhanced "Auto Photo Fix" easily removes red-eye
* Self-operating paper output tray automatically opens when printing or copying

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HP P2035N LaserJet Printer Monochrome

Product Description

Enjoy fast print speeds, professional quality output, and flexible connectivity options with the easy to use, value packed HP LaserJet P2035 Printer series. Get your documents and get back to work quickly with print speeds of up to 30 pages per minute /ppm on letter size paper. Time To Completion for a typical office print job can be nearly two times faster with the Instant on Technology built into this printer. Quickly connect the printer to your computer with the Hi Speed USB 2.0 port. Share the printer and efficiently utilize resources with built in Ethernet/Fast Ethernet networking on the P2035n model. Easily print a variety of black and white documents including index cards and prescription size forms with support for a range of media sizes and types.


Product Details

* Brand: Hewlett-Packard
* Model: P2035N
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Dimensions: 10.10" h x 14.45" w x 14.40" l, 23.60 pounds
* Memory: 16MB

Features

* LaserJet Printer Monochrome
* Built in Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Networking
* 150 Sheet Output Bin
* Print Speed Up to 30 ppm and Up to 600 by 600 dpi
* Hi Speed USB 2.0 Port and Security Device Slot

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IOGear 2-Port USB 2.0 Printer Auto Sharing Switch

Product Description

2-to-1 USB 2.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch

Product Details

* Brand: Iogear
* Model: GUB211
* Original language: English
* Dimensions: 4.80" h x 1.40" w x 7.70" l, 1.00 pounds

Features

* Automatically switch between two computers when connecting to a USB printer
* Includes easy to use software interface for Windows and Mac users
* Active port LED indicators to show which computer has USB access
* Easily shared USB device without network
* USB 2.0 High speed support and USB 1.1 backward compatible

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HP Officejet 6500 All-in-One Printer

Product Description

Boost productivity with this fast, networked all-in-one—save up to 40% per color page over lasers. Maximum print speeds of 32 ppm black, 31 ppm color. Speeds equivalent to a laser printer with up to 7 ppm black, 7 ppm color. Easily share this all-in-one and efficiently use resources with embedded wired Ethernet networking. Easy-to-use workflow tools let you scan to PC or memory cards plus digital fax options. Up to 40 percent lower cost per color page vs. lasers. Print color for up to 40% less cost per page than competitive lasers using HP Officejet inks. Save money by replacing only the individual ink cartridge that runs out. Get more pages and fewer cartridge replacements with available high capacity cartridges. Get professional quality black text, and vivid color graphics and photos with HP Officejet ink. Save money and energy with this efficient ENERGY STAR qualified all in one. Cut energy use by as much as 40% when using this HP All-in-One instead of four separate products. This HP Officejet All-in-One consumes up to 40% less energy than color laser all-in-ones. Enjoy free, easy recycling—cartridges returned via HP Planet Partners are recycled responsibly.

Product Details

* Brand: Hewlett-Packard
* Model: OJ 6500
* Original language: English, French
* Dimensions: 10.16" h x 16.14" w x 18.70" l, 16.72 pounds

Features

* Color Print, Copy, Scan, and Fax
* Laser Quality Speed Up to 7 ppm Black/7 ppm Color, Maximum 32 ppm Black/31 ppm Color
* Built In Ethernet Networking
* 2 Line Text LCD Display
* Automatic Two-Sided Printing, 35-Sheet Automatic Document Feeder

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Brother MFC-7840W Laser Multifunction Center with Wireless and Ethernet Network Interfaces

Product Description

The MFC-7840W is a compact and affordable, wireless-ready laser Multi-Function Center® that is ideal for any desktop or small office. It combines crisp, high-quality laser printing, copying, color scanning and faxing into a single, space saving device while delivering impressive print and copy speeds of up to 23 pages per minute. Additional features include a 33.6K bps high speed fax modem, a 35-page automatic document feeder, adjustable 250-sheet paper tray and a single-sheet by-pass tray. For maximum flexibility and connectivity, the MFC-7840W includes built-in Wireless and Ethernet network interfaces as well as a USB interface.


Product Details

* Brand: Brother
* Model: MFC-7840W
* Platform: Windows
* Format: CD
* Original language: English
* Dimensions: 12.00" h x 16.90" w x 15.60" l, 31.45 pounds

Features

* Multifunction device prints, copies, scans, and faxes in one compact form factor with built-in wireless networking
* Prints and copies at 23 pages per minute in monochrome; scans at 19200 x 19200 dpi resolution (600 x 2400 dpi optical) at 48-bit color depth
* Support for 802.11b/g wireless networking
* 35-page automatic document feeder makes copying, faxing and scanning multiple pages easy
* Measures 21.7 x 20.1 x 20.5 inches (WxDxH)

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Brother HL-2170W 23ppm Laser Printer with Wireless and Wired Network Interfaces Brother HL-2170W 23ppm Laser Printer with Wireless and Wired Network

Product Description

The HL-2170W is a network, monochrome laser printer that is ideal for home or home office printer sharing. It features network connectivity via Ethernet and wireless interfaces, a fast print speed of up to 23ppm, HQ resolution (up to 2400 x 600 dpi) for high-quality output, and quick processing with 32MB memory. The HL-2170W provides flexible paper handling via an enclosed 250-sheet capacity tray and a manual by-pass slot for printing envelopes and letterhead. It also offers a Toner Save mode to extend toner life and wide compatibility with support for Windows and Mac and PCL6 emulation.


Product Details

* Color: GRAY
* Brand: Brother
* Model: HL-2170w
* Platform: Windows
* Format: CD
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Dimensions: 14.50" h x 6.70" w x 14.20" l, 30.00 pounds
* CPU: AMD Athlon 1 GHz
* Memory: 32MB DRAM
* Hard Disk: 1GB
* Processors: 1
* Native resolution: 640x480
* Display size: 669.2913385827

Features

* Monochrome laser printer prints up to 23 ppm, perfect for home or office use
* High-quality 2400 x 600 dpi resolution
* Features network connectivity via wireless/wired interfaces
* 250-sheet capacity tray, Starter Toner Cartridge
* One-year limited manufacturer's warranty

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Print Magic for iPhone

The objective of Print Magic is simple: print from your iPhone to one of your network's printers. The idea behind this $7 app from Wellala is just ambitious enough: print, one at a time, text or graphics that have been copied from another app, or Web pages, or photos. And though it's hard to be sure where the "magic" comes in, it may be in the fact that this app, unlike others that enable you to print from the iPhone, does not require any server software to be installed on a standalone Mac.

The objective of Print Magic is simple: print from your iPhone to one of your network's printers. The idea behind this $7 app from Wellala is just ambitious enough: print, one at a time, text or graphics that have been copied from another app, or Web pages, or photos. And though it's hard to be sure where the "magic" comes in, it may be in the fact that this app, unlike others that enable you to print from the iPhone, does not require any server software to be installed on a standalone Mac.

Print Magic does all of these things. The one thing you have to do on your Mac is make sure that Printer Sharing is enabled via the Sharing panel in System Preferences. Then you install the app on your iPhone (and you subsequently reboot your iPhone, per the instructions, and wait for about 30 seconds). At that point, the app can print to any printers you have on your network. In my case, Print Magic quickly recognized both my Brother HL-2140 laser printer and my Epson Stylus CX9400Fax inkjet, which are joined to my home network via a MacBook running Snow Leopard.

Using Print Magic on the iPhone is also relatively simple, in part because you have few options. You can copy a URL from Safari (or any other app, for that matter). You then quit Safari, and open Print Magic. Almost immediately the Web page associated with the URL begins loading into Print Magic. The app does not have its own built-in browser, but it does a very good job of rendering Web pages as they look in Safari, and displaying them either in portrait or landscape mode. You tap the print icon, and within a few seconds, your printer is humming away.

Unfortunately, what you're printer is humming away at isn't always what you might think. Although Print Magic provides seven print size options (letter, A4, legal, etc.), I stuck with the default letter size. And using that default, some strange things happened with Web pages. One consistent problem was that it only used a 4-by-7-inch area of the paper, leaving wide margins all around. Documents longer than a few pages often printed out of order; you'll have your entire document, but will need to piece it together in the correct order using sometimes difficult guesswork. (There is no page numbering.) In one case, Print Magic displayed a blog post correctly on the iPhone screen, then proceeded to print dozens of copies of the first page before I manually halted the printer. My inner environmentalist (and outer cheapskate) cringed at the waste of toner and paper.

What Print Magic does do consistently well is print photos (you can select photos that are in your iPhone's Photo app from within Print Magic), and it also does a terrific job of printing copied text. Although the rendering is in 12-point Courier and the formatting is limited to paragraph breaks, the results are quick and very readable. The same blog post which caused the endless printing nightmare described above turned out to be just fine when I decided to print it out by simply copying the entire page from within Safari, and then opened Print Magic to view the text (plain, but readable), and print it.

I've previously reviewed Print n Share. That's an app that also enables you to print from your iPhone, and like Print Magic, it costs $7. It's an app that's a bit more complex than Print Magic but can do much more, and do it consistently. It's a major league app. Print Magic has a lot of promise, but it commits too many unpredictable errors at this point to rise out of the minor league ranks of apps. You'll want to wait for subsequent updates to see if Print Magic lives up to its potential.
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New Canon app prints photos wirelessly from your iPhone

SYDNEY: Canon Australia has just announced that from tomorrow the company will have a free app on the Apple App store that will wirelessly print your photos directly from your iPhone to a PIXMA printer.

The Canon Easy Photo-Print App will enable iPhone or iPod Touch users to print their photos directly from their device via a wireless network to a Canon PIXMA printer.

"Canon continues to make the photo printing experience as seamless and easy as possible with the addition of new technologies such as the Canon Easy-Photo Print Application," said Beryl Thomas, brand manager – PIXMA, Canon Australia.

SYDNEY: Canon Australia has just announced that from tomorrow the company will have a free app on the Apple App store that will wirelessly print your photos directly from your iPhone to a PIXMA printer.

The Canon Easy Photo-Print App will enable iPhone or iPod Touch users to print their photos directly from their device via a wireless network to a Canon PIXMA printer.

"Canon continues to make the photo printing experience as seamless and easy as possible with the addition of new technologies such as the Canon Easy-Photo Print Application," said Beryl Thomas, brand manager – PIXMA, Canon Australia.

“This new application opens up the photo printing possibilities for iPhone or iPod Touch users who can now easily print from their device while enjoying creative control over high quality output options.”

The new application will allow users to choose a variety of sizes and paper types while printing, according to Canon you can even print photos as large as 8.5” x 11” on up to six different types of paper.

“Now everyday images captured instantly can be printed from almost anywhere to be shared with friends and family,” said Thomas.

The app is compatible with the PIXMA MP990, MP640 and MP560 Wireless Photo All-in-One (AIO) Printers.
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Home Printer Buying Guide: How to Choose the Best Printer for Your Needs

Inkjet or laser? Do I need an all-in-one? What is PictBridge? Do I need a network capable printer? We answer these common questions and help you decide which type of printer suits you best in our home printer buying guide.

Essays. Coupons. Last-minute directions to Grandma’s house. Whatever you need to print, there’s a home printer that can do it. And intense competition among competitors like HP, Lexmark, Canon and others has ground prices such absurd lows that you can now walk into a store and walk out with a brand new printer for $60.

But selecting a home printer among so many options can be tough, especially with all the convoluted terms that can complicate the process. With that in mind, we’ve put together a quick-and-dirty guide to selecting a home printer, with simple explanations of the most common terms and our recommendations for a majority of users.

Inkjet or Laser?

The first question all printer buyers must tackle comes down to a simple matter of what you plan on printing.

Color inkjet printers comprise the bulk of the market simply because they can print just about anything: essays, pie charts, or glossy photos, you name it. But printed text from inkjets doesn’t always look as sharp as from a laser printer, they’re typically slower, and they cost more to keep running.

Laser printers rule the roost in offices because they can print large volumes of text quickly, reliably, and on the cheap. And besides looking sharper than text from an inkjet, laser printouts won’t run when they get wet. Color lasers have also fallen into the range of affordability for consumers recently, but the cost of replacement color laser toner remains prohibitively high, making them a poor option for home use.

Unless you plan on printing novels or page after page of school reports, inkjet printers usually make the best bet for home users due to their flexibility. But for practical printers who just want to be able to read their printouts – not make an artistic statement with them – laser printers are still a best bet.

All-in-One?

Both laser and inkjet printers often come built with a scanner bed up top, turning them into all-in-one machines: printer, copier, scanner and fax. Although you might not need all the functions, buying an all-in-one printer for home user makes a lot of sense, not only because it’s cheaper than buying a standalone scanner, but for the sake of saving room. Since all-in-ones are extremely common and manufacturers rarely charge much of a premium for them (HP’s cheapest goes for just $80) we highly recommend them for home users.

Supply Costs

Remember the mantra “give away the razor, sell the blades”? That century-old business model is still alive and well in the printer business, where many companies entice consumers with unimaginably low prices on their budget printers, knowing they can milk them over and over again when it’s time to replace the ink cartridges.

Research the cost of replacement supplies before you buy any printer to know what you’re in for when the initial cartridges finally run dry. Depending on how often you plan to print, it can actually be worth it to purchase a more expensive printer in order to buy into a cheaper line of cartridges. Also, look into the possibility of refilling your own cartridges, which can cost dramatically less than buying new every time.

Duty Cycle

Why do office printers with features similar to home models cost so much more? Longevity. Those cheap home machines weren’t built to supply a stream of paper to an entire office, a number reflected in the manufacturer’s suggested “duty cycle,” which is the number of pages it can printed in a month without damaging the printer. A home printer, for instance, might be rated for 750 pages, while an office printer might hit 8,000 pages. Keep in mind that these are maximums – you should operate well below them unless you want to shorten the life of your printer by pushing it right to the brink. However, most printers marketed for consumer use should hold up just fine under casual printing.

Networking Capability

Do you plan to print from multiple computers? Investing in a printer with networking capability will make that process much easier. Although you can configure any printer (connected to a single computer via a USB cable) to be shared on a network, it will rely on that computer for access to the network. Unless you want to keep a computer blazing 24 hours a day just for print capability, you’ll want a printer with its own built-in networking capability. An Ethernet jack will force you to put it somewhere near your router, but Wi-Fi can prove especially convenient, since it will allow you to place your printer in a central location where all members of the household can easily pick up their documents – like the living room.

Memory Card Slots, Bluetooth and PictBridge

If you plan to print a lot of photos, consider a printer with built-in memory slots, Bluetooth capability, or PictBridge support. All three will allow you to print photos directly from a camera, rather than transferring them to a computer and printing from there. Memory cards can be popped out of the camera and into the printer, Bluetooth cameras can send images wireless to the printer, and PictBridge cameras can be plugged into the printer with the same USB cable you might use to connect to a PC. Just don’t overestimate the usefulness of these convenience features: You’ll probably need to transfer your photos over to a computer to empty the memory card anyway, and most photographers will want to examine their prints on a bigger screen before printing them.

Paper Handling

Every printer will feed on a fat stack of 8.5 x 11 copy paper, but what about legal envelopes, index cards and 4 x 6 glossy photo stock? Many printers include dedicated feed trays for printing on unusual papers, which can make them easier to deal with them. Also consider the size of the ordinary paper tray: Smaller trays will require you to add paper all the time, while a nice 250-page hopper or even dual trays can make it a once-a-month affair.

Speed, Resolution and Color Claims

Much like the refresh rates for TVs and mile-per-gallon ratings for cars, these specs are easily manipulated by manufacturers. Take them all with a grain of salt, read published reviews and independent evaluations, and if possible, see actual printouts at a retail store to decide for yourself how quick a printer is, or how good the image looks.
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Epson WorkForce 610 Color Inkjet All-In-One Printer

This remarkable product manages to print documents up to two-times faster than leading color inkjet alternatives from competitive companies

Whether you are currently in the market for an exceptionally productive color inkjet printer for your office or home, Epson’s WorkForce 610 Color Inkjet All-In-One Printer provides you incomparable performance at an affordable price. You have the opportunity to capitalize on a limited time offer at Epson.com to purchase the Epson WorkForce 610 Inkjet All-In-One Printer for just $129.99 after sending in your $70.00 instant rebate.

This printer possesses built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet, which enables you to enjoy wired or wireless network connectivity based on your preference. You can also conveniently connect your WorkForce 610 All-In-One Printer with multiple printers in your residence or office to achieve maximum efficiency. Customers greatly appreciate this printer’s ability to provide you with incredibly fast printing results at sharp, laser quality.

Eco-conscious individuals will be intrigued to learn that the WorkForce 610 All-In-One Printer utilizes 70 percent less energy than competitive color inkjet models from other companies. Not only are prints that are generated by this product fade, smudge and water resistant but they also require zero ink dry time when printed with DURABrite Ultra Ink.

Epson’s WorkForce 610 Color Inkjet All-In-One Printer dimensions are 18.2” by 9.3” by 13.6”, which means that it is a noticeably compact product that takes up a minimal amount of space at your desk. Optimal for the workplace or the home, the WorkForce 610 All-In-One Printer comes equipped with a two-year limited warranty that includes free technical phone support for the product’s entire lifespan.
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Printer Holiday Buyer's Guide 2009

These days no one buys a major technology purchase - computer, TV, camera -without doing some research. Well, the same should go for buying a printer. These devices are more complex than ever with so many features and functions that it can hard to narrow down a style of printer, let along a brand.

That's why the staff of PrinterComparison.com has come up with a ten question checklist and a handy buyer's guide for purchasing a new printer. With the holiday season steadily approaching, take some time to make sure you are getting the perfect gift. Figure out what you need in a printer using our checklist and then check out our favorite inkjet printers, laser printers, solid ink printers, and dedicated photo printer of 2009!

TOP TEN QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE BUYING A PRINTER:

1. How much do you want to spend?
This is the number one question of the season considering the current economic climate. So before you hit the stores, ask yourself exactly how much money do you have to spend on this purchase? For an idea of what you can get in each price bracket, check our holiday buyers guide.
2. How much will consumables cost?
The second most important question although some would argue its the first. Either way, its important to get a general idea of how much it will cost to run your new printer over the long run. Check to see what kind of ink or toner it takes and then find it in the store or online. Most manufacturers will have a general ball park number on prints per cartridge listed on the packaging; divide that by the cost of the cartridge to get an estimate of cost per print.
3. Is Multifunction the ticket?
More than ever, manufacturers are advertising the fabulous All-in-One (AIO) or Multifunction printer (MFP). They mean the same thing; that youll be getting a printer AND several other functional devices. The question is do you really need a scanner and copier OR could you save money by just purchasing a single function printer?
4. You decided yes. So which AIO or MFP is right for me?
Most AIOs or MFPs offer print, scan and copy capabilities. However, many of these multifunction devices now offer fax and/or high quality photo capabilities as well. 4-in1 or 5-in-1 devices will almost always be more expensive than their 3-in-1 counterparts so make sure that fax and/or photo capabilities are something you need.
5. To go wireless or not? That is the question!
Cutting the cord is more prevalent than ever in todays world and the printing industry is not immune to the trend. Many manufacturers are touting a built-in wireless connectivity as a major feature but should you pay major money for it? Well, two questions can answer this dilemma for you: do you have a network in your home or office? And do you have more than one computer you want to print from? If the answer is yes to both, then youll want to consider either a Wi-Fi or Ethernet (wired network) connection. If the answer is no to either, than a plain old direct connection via USB will work just fine.
6. Am I a colorful person?
This question really only applies to the shoppers looking for a Laser or LED printer as inkjet printers always print in both black and white and color. Consumers can save a good amount of money purchasing a monochrome printer in both initial cost and long run usage because there is no color element. But be careful to make sure black and white is really right cause a colorless world can be pretty dull.
7. I love color; can I print lab quality photos?
You wont be getting lab quality photos from a Laser, LED or Solid Ink printer anytime soon. While all of these machines print beautiful colors and have their place in many households and businesses, if you want photos, inkjet or dye sub is the way to go. The real question is will you be printing photos for the home or photos to share? If you have a semi serious photography love, you want to go with a dedicated photo printer.
8. Im into the green movement, is there a printer out there for me?
The answer is yes. When you buying a printer ask a salesperson (or look yourself at the specs) to see if the printer is Energy Star and/or RoHS compliant. Both are environmental programs helping to conserve energy and protect consumers from harmful materials. Plus, most Energy Star compliant devices will save you money on your energy bill you cant beat that!
9. So Ill conserve energy, can a printer do more than that?
Again, the answer is yes. Two-sided printing (duplexing) is another feature youll want to look for when interested in conserving whether it be for Mother Earth or your wallet. Make sure you check to see if the printer has automatic duplexing; many times a manufacturer will advertise duplexing as a feature but the users will actually have to flip the document in order to get double-sided results.
10. What extras will I have to purchase?
Depending on how you answered the above questions, you will have to buy supplies for your new printer. Every printer comes with a starter kit of ink/toner (at least that Ive come across) but you may want to purchase a second set depending on your print volume. Paper is important; typically copy paper will be fine for most prints but photo paper or professional paper may be needed to accomplish some goal. Finally, you need to make sure you have the right cord for your connection. If you plan on setting up your printer over an Ethernet or USB connection, you will need an Ethernet cable or USB print cord. It should say on the box or in the specs whether either is included. If not, ask someone!

There are plently of options to consider when purchasing a new printer for your home or office but the most important thing is to make sure you get what you need to accomplish your goals. If you are buying a printer to share with a small workgroup with a large printing volume, take these needs into consideration. If you just want a a budget friendly single function printer to send with your student off to college, then consider that. Don't be taken in by all the cool gadgets and excellent marketing!

From the staff of PrinterComparison.com, here's to a successful holiday shopping season!
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Asus RT-N16 Review

Asus RT-N16 WiFi router has a great interface and plenty of features, but is slower than competitors when covering any distance.

Introduction

Asus’ RT-N16 wireless router boasts a raft of advanced features, including USB storage and printer sharing, an integrated ftp server, and Quality of Service (QoS) settings for prioritizing your network’s traffic flow. And unlike with most routers, you don’t need to be a networking geek to make the most of all this: Asus has developed an excellent graphical user interface (GUI) that renders everything very easy for a novice (as long as you don’t mind fractured English translations). The RT-N16 is also incredibly fast, at least at close range; it’s much less impressive at a distance. However, this device also has a few shortcomings that temper our enthusiasm and hold us back from giving it a stronger recommendation. Click onward to find out more about its pros and cons.

Features

This is a single-band 802.11n router with a radio that operates on the 2.4GHz frequency band. That’s fairly typical for routers in this price range; unlike many of its competitors, though, the RT-N16 doesn’t offer the option of operating a guest wireless network. Having a guest network makes it easy to provide friends, family, and other visitors Internet access without opening the door to your entire network.

The router has two USB ports and firmware that renders it capable of sharing both a USB printer and an external storage device on the network. But we discovered two significant limitations during testing: When we plugged a multifunction printer into one of the router’s USB ports, we had no trouble printing from each of the computers on our network; we needed only to install the drivers on each machine and we were ready to go. But we couldn’t access the device’s scanner function from any of the PCs on our network.

We then plugged a Western Digital Passport USB hard drive into the router’s second USB port to test its network-attached storage functionality. The router supports NTFS-formatted drives, so it had no problem with this one’s 250GB capacity, but it could not deliver enough juice from one USB port to spin up the drive. A two-headed USB cable solved that problem, but only at the expense of the router’s printer-sharing feature. Although you can access media from an attached hard drive, there is no UPnP media-server support (don’t let the presence of a prominent UPnP button in the user interface fool you. We tested the router using Microsoft’s Internet Connectivity Evaluation Tool and then confirmed this with Asus).

Other than that, Asus’ GUI is very good. Most router manufacturers pay very little attention to their router’s configuration software. They’ll typically provide an installation wizard on the CD that simplifies the process of pairing the router to your DSL or cable modem and then helps you establish wireless security, but that’s about it. Delve into the router’s inner workings to tweak its advanced features and you’ll find yourself in a parallel universe of technobabble. Asus’ use of point-and-click icons makes it easy to configure this router’s advanced settings—although you’ll probably chuckle at garbled translations like this from the QoS menu: “Click the Internet application and make the application remain the high priority even the network is busy.”

Asus also makes it extremely easy to share files stored on USB hard drive over the Internet. Simply click the AiDisk icon, create a user account, set up a custom ftp address using Asus’ own DDNS (dynamic domain-service system), and you can make it easy for friends and family to download digital photographs and other files stored on your USB hard drive.

Performance

We set up the RT-N16 for maximum real-world performance by configuring it to serve only 802.11n clients, enabling channel bonding, and activating WPA2 security with AES encryption. We then installed an Asus USB-N13 Wi-Fi adapter in a notebook client and linked the two using WiFi Protected Setup (WPS). WPS enables you exchange passwords by running a software application on the client (some adapters have a dedicated button for this purpose) and pushing a button on the router. This enables you to create passwords that are nearly impossible to break, and you don’t have to memorize them or write them down.

The USB-N13 Wi-Fi adapter, incidentally, has some pretty slick features of its own, including the ability to operate as a soft wireless access point (AP). Establish a hardwired Internet connection on your notebook, and then you can Asus’ USB adapter to act as a wireless access point that other PC’s can connect to, allowing your to share your Internet connection with friends or colleagues. There’s one big catch, however: When acting as an AP, the USB-N13 supports only WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), a weak encryption scheme that is very easily cracked.

We used WiFi Protected Setup and the J/Perf benchmarking tool to measure TCP/IP throughput at three locations inside a custom-built 2,800 square-foot home and at three locations outside it. (You’ll find a more detailed description of our test environment in our Netgear’s WNDR3700 review.) With the client 20 feet from the router, we achieved extremely fast TCP/IP throughput of 120 megabits per second (Mb/sec). That’s faster than any router we’ve tested at that location to date, including the aforementioned Netgear and the Linksys WRT600N.

Throughput dropped off rapidly as we moved the client further away from the router. At our second indoor location, 60 feet from the router, TCP/IP throughput dropped to 27.8 Mb/sec. For the sake of comparison, Netgear’s WNDR3700 achieved throughput of 38.3Mb/sec here. The Asus router’s throughput sputtered along at just 8.8 Mb/sec when we moved into our heavily insulated media room, compared to 41.8Mb/sec for the WNDR3700. The RT-N16 achieved better performance when we moved to our outdoor patio, mustering TCP/IP throughput of 32Mb/sec, but the WNDR3700 managed a far superior 55.2Mb/sec in the same location. The Asus router, meanwhile, just barely managed to remain connected to the client when we moved further out into the yard, producing throughput of less than 1Mb/sec and dropping the connection altogether during our final outdoor test.

Conclusion

The Asus RT-N16 has some great features, including one of the best user interfaces we’ve seen in a wireless router. It’s a speed demon at close range, too—delivering the fastest TCP/IP throughput we’ve recorded with the wireless client located 20 feet from the router. Once we moved the client further from the router, though, it proved to be much slower than several competing routers we’ve tested. And even though the router has two USB ports, Asus effectively forces you to make an either/or choice when it comes to hosting a hard drive or printer, because you’ll need both ports to power a disk drive (a flash drive shouldn’t be a problem, but those offer much less capacity). Should you forgo the drive in favor of a printer, you’ll have to give up a multifunction printer’s scanning and faxing capabilities in order to share it on the network (unless the printer has networking capabilities of its own, of course). All told, it’s a promising sell, but does have its hiccups.

Pros:

• Extremely fast at close range

• Very good user interface

• External storage and printer-sharing capabilities

• Supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup

Cons:

• Slower than competing routers when covering longer distance

• No guest network

• Two USB ports needed to power external hard drive

• Can’t share a multifunction printer’s scanner or fax functions over the network

• No UPnP media server
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Brother MFC-9320cw

Small-business users shopping for a multifunction printer may be tempted by the very low prices (some as low as $100) on all-in-one (AIO) inkjet printers, but sometimes a laser print engine is a better choice. If you care more about text quality than photo quality, a laser-class printer could be an attractive alternative. The consumables are usually less expensive, and the pages generally print faster—especially pages with mixed text and graphics. And your printed pages will have the kind of clean, professional appearance we associate with business documents, as opposed to something that's printed at home. If that sounds intriguing, consider the $499 Brother MFC-9320cw.

This model is the flagship in Brother's new high-performance line of moderately priced AIO printers targeted to small businesses and home-based offices.

The MFC-9320cw uses LEDs rather than lasers to produce its pages. That's a technical distinction, but it functions just like a laser printer, so we'll refer to it as a "laser-class" printer. Targeted for offices that don't necessarily need a high-duty-cycle printer, the MFC-9320cw offers just about every feature you would associate with an AIO inkjet. The biggest benefit over an inkjet is printed text that's true laser-quality rather than near laser-quality. The biggest trade-off is not being able to print images onto photo paper, or even having them look their best on plain paper. If that's not an acceptable trade-off, you may be better off limiting your search to inkjet-based printers.

Laser-class printers tend to be larger and heavier than inkjet printers, and the MFC-9320cw is no exception, though it's reasonably compact for an AIO laser printer. We knew we were in for a physical challenge when we noticed the sticker on the MFC-9230cw that warns that two people should lift it rather than just one. For the record, the MFC-9230cw tips the scales at 50.5 pounds. It also measures a hefty 15.8x16.9x19.3 inches. Since Brother didn't have to be overly concerned with keeping the weight and size down, the high-impact plastic is somewhat thicker (and presumably stronger) than with most under-$500 printers. And in keeping with the likely office environment, the MFC-9320cw plays it safe with institutional beige and gray styling.

If you prefer a large, high-resolution LCD screen for your AIO, you'll be disappointed with the MFC-9320cw. The narrow 2-inch LCD supports only two lines of text, with just 16 characters per line. Even worse, the text characters are formed out of low-resolution blocks. As a result, the "S" and "5" are hard to distinguish, as are the "1" and "l" (context helps). The LCD harkens back to an earlier era when text-based displays were the only option. Fortunately, many of the key functions can be controlled using a generous array of buttons, including dedicated Fax, Scan, and Copy mode buttons; a Direct button for printing directly from a USB flash drive or PictBridge-compatible camera; and an Enlarge/Reduce button for adjusting the copy size. The various buttons are clearly labeled and logically positioned.

The MFC-9320cw uses three color toner cartridges, one black toner cartridge, and one drum unit. The supplied color toner cartridges aren't full capacity. They're rated at 1,000 pages versus 1,400 pages for the replacement cartridges, which list for $69.99 each. The $74.99 black toner replacement cartridge is rated at 2,200 pages. While drum unit is expensive at $149.99, it's rated for 15,000 pages, so you shouldn't have to replace it anytime soon. The toner cartridges are color-coded, though it is possible to put them in the wrong slots.

The paper-output tray is configured so the paper doesn't stick out very far after it's ejected from the printer. That works well in keeping the paper from spilling onto the floor. Unfortunately, that design also makes it difficult to grab the sheets after they're printed. The space is so tight for reaching under the sheets that we sometimes pinched the pages as we tried to get a firm grip, which crinkled the paper slightly. It's not a critical flaw, as we learned to take a little extra time to carefully scoop out the pages, but the design doesn’t favor grab-and-run printing. Also, the paper output tray holds only 100 sheets. That could be problem if you routinely print large runs of documents such as newsletters, brochures, or sales flyers for your customers or clients.

The paper-intake tray can handle 250 sheets of 20-pound-rated paper. The manual-feed slot increases the weight rating to 43 pounds. Neither input option can handle photo paper. The built-in automatic document feeder has a 35-page capacity.

Setup was relatively straightforward. Brother includes a Quick Setup guide with useful illustrations that step you through the process of unpacking and configuring the product. The only snags we encountered were related to configuring the printer for our Wi-Fi network. The guide doesn't show the various encryption options supported, so we had to use the tiny LCD to preview each menu option to find the WPA-PSK entry that fit our network. Typing in the network name and password was also time-consuming, as we had to press the number keys on the dial pad multiple times—similar to a cell-phone keypad—to input the necessary letters and numbers.

Printing presented no significant problems. We never had a page misprint, a jam in the printer, or a page misfeed. It did take 1 minute and 19 seconds for the unit to warm up, and it can be somewhat loud while printing (Brother rates it an attention-getting 53dBA when operating and a moderate 30dBA when in standby). That's not excessive for a laser-class printer, and it's actually quieter than many higher-duty-cycle models. And as you would expect from the weight, the MFC-9320cw remains rock-steady as it prints. There's little danger that this printer will shake itself off a flat surface.

We were able to copy and scan documents fairly quickly, despite the small text-only LCD. The dedicated copy- and scan-mode buttons, combined with separate start buttons for color and black documents, let you skip the LCD menus entirely when using the default settings. The printer supports the usual options for copies and scans. You can input multiple copies (up to 99), enlarge or reduce a copied document, or send a scanned document directly to your e-mail program.

The MFC-9320cw's print speeds were generally faster than other laser-class printers we've evaluated. Those speeds also tended to be significantly faster than the inkjet AIO printers we've evaluated. With our 10-page mixed-text-and-graphics document in Fine quality mode, the first page printed in 10.7 seconds, about 5 seconds faster than both the Xerox Phaser 6128MFP and the Lexmark X543dn. The full 10 pages completed in 47.1 seconds with the MFC-9320cw, about 10 seconds faster than the 6128MFP and X543dn.

Copy and scan speeds were more middle-of-the-pack compared with other laser-class printers. The MFC-9320cw took 17.6 seconds to copy an 8.5x11-inch page, a few seconds faster than the Xerox Phaser 6128MFP, but almost 10 seconds slower than the Lexmark X543dn. Scans of an 8.5x11-inch photo took 21.3 seconds for the MFC-9320cw, a few seconds slower than the Xerox Phaser 6128MFP, but 25 seconds faster than the Lexmark X543dn.

The quality of the printed text was excellent for a native 600dpi (600x2,400dpi interpolated) laser-class printer. Each character was fully formed with essentially no stray dots or lines. The color text in our test document was fully saturated, which can be an issue with some inkjet printers. If you're thinking about a laser printer because you want near-publication-quality text printing, the MFC-9320cw holds up well in that regard, even against some native 1,200dpi laser printers.

Photo-print quality was more problematic. Laser-class printers have to dither photos to offer a realistic range of colors. They can't fully compete with inkjets when functioning as a photo printer. That said, the MFC-9320cw did a credible job printing our test photos with realistic colors and a fairly pleasing contrast range. Think of the dithered photos you might see in a book, as opposed to the photos you might find in a glossy magazine, and you'll have an idea of what the MFC-9320cw is capable of producing in terms of printing graphics.

Brother rates the duty cycle for this model at a maximum of 25,000 pages per month, which should be more than enough for a typical small business or home office. A more important number, however, is the recommended duty cycle, which Brother rates as 300 to 1,500 pages per month. Based on the ISO standards for calculating page yields from consumables, the MFC-9320cw should cost roughly 4.4 cents for a page of black text and 16 cents for a page that mixes text and color graphics. That's more expensive than other multifunction laser-class printers we've evaluated, though these numbers are based on the list prices for the toner cartridges and drum unit. If you can purchase the consumables at a substantial discount, you would be able to lower your page costs considerably.

The Brother MFC-9320cw offers solid performance, excellent quality printed text, and a good mix of business-oriented features. While it's no bargain—either for the purchase price or the price of the consumables—it could be a good choice overall for an office with moderate output needs.
Price (at time of review): $499 (mfr. est.)
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Brother HL-3070CW colour LED printer

Extensive connectivity and simple configuration make Brother's HL-3070CW colour LED printer easy to setup and use in a networked environment.

The Brother HL-3070CW colour printer is one of the company’s first to use LED technology. Competing with entry-level colour laser printers, the HL-3070CW is reasonably quick and it's easy to set up.

The Brother HL-3070CW prints in the same basic way as any laser: the printer uses toner powder to paint an image onto a rotating drum which is then transferred to paper. Instead of using a laser to paint this image, the HL-3070CW simply uses a line of LEDs; the same type used to backlight the some recent LCD monitors and TVs.

LED printers like the Brother HL-3070CW are allegedly smaller, cheaper, quieter and more durable than their laser counterparts. While the potential maximum print resolution is lower than with lasers, LED technology can actually produce more accurate characters at smaller text sizes.

The technology's benefits are definitely noticeable on the HL-3070CW. For a start, it's about half the height it would be if it was a laser printer. It still has quite a deep footprint. The reduced height makes it easy to replace consumables; just lift the printer's top cover and slide the toners out.

Page yields are still roughly the same; you'll get 2500 pages from the HL-3070CW's black toner (costing $119.95) and 1500 pages from each colour (at $111 each). This yields a total running cost of 27c, which is fairly expensive for a laser printer.

The printer only has a single-line monochrome LCD, but this is good enough for changing basic settings, navigating the contents of flash drives and locking settings access. You can also access features like Secure Print, which only prints a job once a four-digit PIN is entered, and Reprint, which stores the document for later reproduction. (Unfortunately, these two features can't be used together.)

The Brother HL-3070CW connects over USB, Ethernet and Wi-Fi. Despite the printer's tiny LCD screen, wireless setup is surprisingly easy. The printer defaults to its own ad-hoc network, which can be changed by running the wireless setup assistant directly from the install disc. This will configure the printer to join an existing network or, if your router supports Secure Easy Setup, WPS or AOSS, you can choose one of those automated systems as well. Our only qualm is that the Wi-Fi module is 802.11b, which means it won't be able to stray too far from the Wi-Fi router.

You can also directly print from USB flash drives and PictBridge-compatible devices. File format support includes JPG, PRN, TIFF, XPS and PDF documents. The effort is certainly better than Fuji Xerox's Phaser 3100MFP; there is no support for Word documents or even basic TXT/RTF files.

The front paper cassette has a maximum capacity of 250 sheets. This seems a little on the small side, particularly if you're planning to reach Brother's claimed monthly duty cycle of 25,000 pages.

The Brother HL-3070CW comes with 64MB of memory, which is good enough to handle a steady stream of print jobs in a small workplace. This is user-upgradeable to 576MB via a small side panel; upgrading the memory should let you store a few more Reprint jobs.

Print speeds aren't fantastic, but the Brother HL-3070CW colour LED printer produces decent output. Text quality is very accurate at all font sizes but the printer's fine line quality option makes for better results at 7pt. Colour isn't necessarily better than results from laser printers, as documents still occasionally suffer from mis-registration and poor alignment. Colour accuracy is mixed: the "vivid" option improved red and green hues in our test document, but it made blues look purple.

Brother's HL-3070CW colour LED printer may boast a comparatively new technology, but at the end of the day, it looks and performs like most laser printers. It certainly performs well for its price, but it's not without flaws commonly encountered on lasers.
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Canon PIXMA MX860 Wireless All-In-One Photo Printer

Product Description

Wireless Office All-In-One Printer with 2.5" LCD & Built-in Two-sided copying and printing

Product Details

* Brand: Canon
* Model: 3301B002
* Dimensions: 8.90" h x 17.10" w x 19.40" l, 33.55 pounds
* CPU: AMD Athlon 1 GHz
* Memory: 128000MB DRAM
* Hard Disk: 1GB
* Processors: 1
* Native resolution: 640x480
* Display size: 669.2913385827

Features

* Fully-Integrated 35-sheet Auto Document Feeder for rapid built-in two-sided document copying and scanning
* Super G3 High-speed fax with memory to store 100 coded speed dials and up to 250 incoming pages when receiving ITU-T No. 1 Chart
* Various security features including password protected PDFs

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Epson Elevates the All-in One Printer

All-in-one printers have a bit of a reputation among, um, print enthusiasts. They tend to offer plenty of great features, and there is no denying that they save space over having separate scanners, copy machines, and printers. But the software is often patchy, and until recently, networking wasn’t all that great either. Worst, print quality often suffered, compared with their stand-alone, single-purpose brethren.

We’re happy to report that the Epson Artisan 710 Color Inkjet All-In-One Printer suffers from few of those problems, though it does have a few quirks- even printers are going artisinal these days! Networking is a breeze, thanks to both the typical built-in ethernet port but also the easy wi-fi. It can handle CD and DVD printing, even, and did so adeptly. The built-in memory card slot can be accessed from any computer on your network, just in case you don’t want to haul around your memory card readers (and it supports most any format, from SD, xD to MMC, along with Memory Stick and Compact Flash). And print were beautiful- photos came out with great colors, surprisingly vibrant, and pretty fast too- about 5-10 seconds each. Regular black and white text printed 15-30 pages per minute; their claim of 38 wasn’t far off, but we typically opt for higher-quality settings that slow things down a bit and made the range pretty broad.

On the downside, the software definitely isn’t perfect- all-in-one software is typically a bit of a pain, and we tried it on XP, Vista, and Windows 7 with varying minor issues on each. We would’ve preferred a touch screen- if you’re going to include a nice, bright LCD with nice-looking buttons, just make it a touch screen. Scanning was only so-so, with business cards being a particular problem. And the worst problem with inkjet printers is always the ink, and it’s sadly no better here: there are six different ink cartridges, and depending if you’re printing those high quality photos, you’ll definitely end up spending a fair bit on ink. Note that the printer will also run a cleaning cycle after it has been unused for a while, and that it can take a while (and use up some ink).

All in all, the Artisan 710 a great printer at $175, with a great feature set and a particular emphasis on photo quality and the nifty CD/DVD printing capability. It would make a great gift for the aspiring photographer or photo lover, or pretty much anyone who does a fair bit of color printing- make sure to buy them some extra ink though.
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£136.13 Samsung CLP-315W Wireless Colour Laser Printer

Imagine vibrant, professional color within reach. The network ready wireless CLP-315W can fit comfortably on a corner of your home office desk or bookcase. The stylish printer features a rich, piano-black control panel, and delivers dynamite color at 4ppm and sharp laser text at 17ppm.

You'll also get NO NOIS print engine technology for quiet operation, along with easy-to-change toner cartridges. It features big color and small footprint. With the Samsung CLP-315W color laser printer, it's not hard to imagine.

As the world's first wireless colour laser printer the CLP-315W is a compact wireless solution for your colour laser printing needs. Combining sleek styling with great performance this is the ideal solution for those working from home or after a compact solution.

Its inbuilt wireless connectivity means that you no longer have to sit beside your printer. Wireless freedom means that you can print from almost anywhere in your home or office (if within range). Its exceptionally quiet printing performance means that this is ideal for a home or office environment.

With hi-speed USB 2.0 connectivity for rapid data transfer and simple setup. Compatible with Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista, Various Linux OS, Mac OS x 10.3 - 10.5.
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Troubleshoot Microsoft Word printer problems

A colleague contacted me the other day with an odd problem: Microsoft Word 2003's default paper size was stuck on A4. Every time he changed the paper-size default back to Letter, it reverted to A4 with the next print job.

My first thought was that his printer driver needed an update. But driver updates often spell trouble, so I recommended that he look for the fix first in Word itself, then check Windows' print settings, and install a new printer driver only after the first two options come up empty.

Try a new normal.dot template
One potential cure-all for Word printer woes is resetting the normal.dot template (it's called normal.dotm in Word 2007). Microsoft provides instructions for doing so in Word 2000, XP, 2003, and 2007 in the inaccurately named article "How to troubleshoot printing problems in Word 2007 and Word 2003."

Interestingly enough, Microsoft offers another support article with information on finding the source of print failures. But the step-by-step approach in "How to troubleshoot print failures in Word 2007 and Word 2003" takes more time than some people will want to spend to find a solution. For deliberate types, though, it might be just the thing.

Reset Windows' own print settings
Microsoft tries to make it easy to troubleshoot Windows print problems by offering a one-click Fix it routine. The Help & How-to article also provides instructions for resetting the Print Spooler service when you receive an error message referring to spooler problems.

If the problem is with a network printer, check the FAQs in Microsoft's aptly named Help & How-to article "Troubleshoot network printer problems." Of course, uninstalling and then reinstalling the printer is a trick that predates Windows. (You also tried turning the printer off and then back on again, didn't you?)

Look for a printer-driver update
It's no surprise that Microsoft suggests you let Windows update your device drivers automatically. Instructions for doing so are provided in the Help & How-to article "Update a driver for hardware that isn't working properly." The company also offers the article "Find and install printer drivers," but the information there is pretty basic.

To take matters into your own hands, visit the support or download section of your printer vendor's Web site and search for the most up-to-date driver for your model. If the driver has a version number later than the number of your current printer software, download the newer release and save the file where it's easy to find.

Next, open the Printers Control Panel applet, right-click the printer whose driver you want to update, and choose Properties. Select the Advanced tab, click New Driver, and browse to and select the new driver you just downloaded. (The Printers applet in Vista provides an option to "Go to the manufacturer Web site" on the toolbar when a printer's selected.)
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Share Your Printer on a Home Network

Imagine this. You have a paper due in less than an hour, and you absolutely have to print it before you rush off to school or to the office. You go to your desktop computer, which is the one connected with your home printer, only to find out that someone else – your mom or your wife — is using it to catch up with some long-lost friends overseas. Now you’re stuck in a rut – it would be a bit rude to interrupt her “me” time, after all.

Well, to avoid the possible argument that would come next, a network printer would be quite useful in this type of situation. Network printers are printers that can be shared over multiple computers through the utilization of a network connection such as LAN (Local Area Network) or Wi-Fi.

Imagine the previous scenario once again, this time with a network printer and your laptop computer around the house. All you will have to do is to give your laptop the command to print on your network printer. So while your mother or wife is busy chatting up her best mates online, your document is printing the entire time – less the hassle of an argument!

Of course, you would have to set it up properly first before you can print via a network printer. One thing you have to remember about network printers is that it has a higher chance of operating efficiently if the two computers run with the same operating system. Some printers may have compatibility issues with certain operating systems. Some may not work properly on a Mac, but will run impeccably on a computer with a Windows system, or vice versa.

It is a good idea then to check the printer’s drivers online to get the latest updates about printer compatibility. This may be something that the manufacturers may have already thought of beforehand, but it never hurts to check.
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