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 Printers have come a long way in recent years. Wireless printers may be found in
nearly any home or office, simply because they are much more convenient
than their wired counterparts. Wired models are still used, but
wireless printers offer the freedom to put the printer anywhere and not
worry about having enough cable to reach.
Top 5 Wireless Printers of 2010
Our research revealed a lot about the top 5 wireless printers of 2010.
We'll share the top 5 as well as provide pros and cons of each based on
customer reviews.
Canon
Pixma MX860
Not only does Canon produce some of the best cameras on the market,
their wireless printers have really stepped up and delivered. The Canon
Pixma MX860 offers an incredible 9600 x 2400 dpi for color printing.
Five individual ink cartridges guarantee perfect color every time. The
MX860 is a 4-in-1 machine; copy, print, scan or fax with ease.
The SD card slot allows photographers to take their SD card directly
from camera to wireless printer to print pictures without using a
computer. The 2.5 inch LCD display allows you to preview or even edit
photos before you print.
Customer reviews state that there is no USB functionality for printing
and there is no preview from USB. Several customers mentioned margin
size, saying the printer cannot produce a copy of a document that has
.25 inch or smaller margins. This particular model of wireless printer
generally received 3.5 to 4.5 stars of a possible 5 and sells for $180
to $210.
HP
OfficeJet Pro 8500
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8500 prints color images up to 4800 x 1200 dpi and
holds 500 sheets of paper for heavy duty printing. Print speed is good,
at 35 pages per minute (ppm) black and 34 ppm black.
This sleek black and white wireless printer provides 4 functions;
print, copy, scan and fax. The 3.4 inch LCD display allows you to
preview color or black and white before printing. Easy-to-push buttons
make copying, printing and faxing a breeze.
Customer reviews for these printers were mixed. We believe that has to
do with the fact that there are three versions of this machine on the
market. For example: The base model doesn't have wireless network
capability or a large 3.4 inch LCD display. The top-end model, however,
does sport those features.
Most of the negative customer reviews referred to a lengthy setup and
some connectivity issues. Positive customer reviews included nothing
but praise. Overall user rating is 3.8 stars of a possible 5 stars.
Prices for the HP Office Jet Pro 8500 range from $200 to $380.
Brother
MFC-5890 CN
This wireless printer keeps up with the HP and Canon in terms of ppm.
It prints 35 ppm black and 28 ppm color. 6000 x 1200 dpi color printing
provides excellent color printing and 600 x 600 dpi is pretty standard
for black and white printing. The paper tray holds up to 150 sheets.
Reviews for this printer were through the roof. It was one of the
top-reviewed wireless ink jet printers on the market. We consistently
read customer reviews of 4.5 of 5 stars or higher than 8 stars of a
possible 10.
Cons for this printer include slow black printing, expensive
cartridges, and removal of the tray to add paper. Overall, customers
seem very pleased with this printer. Prices run from $175 to $210.
Samsung
ML-1630W Laser Printer
This is not an all-in-one unit. Nearly every user review gave this
wireless laser printer the maximum number of stars for appearance. The
sleek, shiny black design adds contemporary style to any home or office
setting.
Customer reviews praised the print quality, stating they received
extremely sharp prints. These printers may be networked wirelessly or
through a cable connection. The paper tray holds up to 100 sheets and
the printer itself requires a 15-second warm-up time before printing.
Cons include manual duplexing and troublesome network setup. Some
requested a similar style that includes scanner and copier. Compared to
many others on the market, those seem like very insignificant cons.
Prices range between $150 and $210.
Lexmark
Prevail Pro 705
We feel we saved the best for last. The Lexmark Prevail Pro 705
received an astounding 9.1 out of 10 stars. It's one of the best deals
on wireless printers available today at around $150 to $200.
This is a 4-in-one printer, copier, scanner, and fax. Many customer
reviews felt that the price was low for the quality of the machine.
Printing is reportedly excellent, even in standard mode. The
front-loading paper tray is easy to use and very large. Two-side
printing (duplex) is a snap and setup was very easy according to most
customer reviews.
The only real con for the Lexmark Prevail Pro 705 was noisy operation
when printing double sided papers. Customer reviews revealed a great
deal on a great printer.
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