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Printer News
October 20, 2009
Lexmark T656DNE Black and White Laser Printer Sports Touch Screen
By Databazaar Blog
Printer News: Lexmark Trades Buttons for a Touch Screen on New T656DNE Laser Printer
Buttons are out. Touch screens are in. Lexmark's new T656DNE, a high-volume monochrome laser printer, features a 7-inch color touch screen.
Once upon a time, you only touched your printer to turn it on, clear a paper jam, or insert paper. The Lexmark T656DNE's touch screen may strike some as more sizzle than steak, but if your printer sits in a public place such as a reception area, you can run a promotional slide show on the touch screen when it's not in use. From the touch screen you can also print previously uploaded forms, adjust the printer's settings, choose from among 18 languages, and access your own custom applications.
Beyond the touch screen, you'll find a fast and powerful printer that prints duplex up to 55 pages per minute and has a capacity of 4,300 pages with optional high-capacity feeders and trays. Without all the options, it holds 650 pages and weighs just 53 pounds. With specs like that, the predecessor T650 series can't touch the new T656DNE.
Summary
Monochrome laser printer best for paper-intensive businessesMSRP: $1,999.00
Manufacturer
Press Release
Lexmark Delivers Another Industry First With New Solutions-Ready, Touch Screen Laser PrinterProduct Page
Lexmark T656dneSupplies
Specs that matter
| Release Date: | October 6, 2009 |
| Notable Features: | 7 inch color touch screen, custom applications, gigabit Ethernet, fast printing speeds, large paper capacity, PC-free printing |
| Green Features: | Energy Star, duplex printing saves paper, eco-settings, cartridge recycling program |
| Pages Per Minute: | 55 |
| Resolution: | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Paper Trays: | 2 standard (additional trays optional) |
| Paper Capacity: | 650 (up to 4,300) |
| Interface: | Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0 (supports printing from USB drives |
| Compatibility: | Windows and Macintosh |
| Dimensions: | 17.2 x 16.7 x 20.7 inches |
| Weight: | 53 pounds |
| Monthly Duty Cycle: | 35,000 pages |
| Warranty: | 1 year (extended warranty available) |
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October 19, 2009
Print From Anything to the HP Photosmart Premium Fax All-in-One C309a
By Databazaar Blog
Printer News: HP Photosmart Premium Fax All-in-One C309a Does Just About Everything, Including Printing
Despite what you may have heard, paper still has a bright future. At least, that's what HP's Premium Fax All-in-One C309a would have you believe. For example, embedded QuickForm templates enable you to print fax cover sheets, calendars, checklists, etc. You can also copy, fax, or scan up to 50 sheets at a time.
With the HP Premium Fax All-in-One C309a, you can print from just about any device — via Ethernet, USB, or WiFi from Macs and PCs, via WiFi from your iPhone or iPod touch, via Bluetooth from your cell phone (including iPhone), via PictBridge from your digital camera, and via a memory card.
HP claims the Premium Fax All-in-One prints up to 33 pages per minute. Among its many high-end features, it offers duplex printing and a 2.4 inch LCD display. We always list the MSRP, but we have seen this printer for $199 from HP itself thanks to an instant rebate. You can spend the money you save on some paper, which we remind you has a bright future.
Summary
Inkjet color all-in-one best for families and small businessesMSRP: $299
Manufacturer
Supplies
Specs that matter
| Release Date: | March 2, 2009 |
| Notable Features: | Duplex printing, fax, CDs/DVDs printing, iPhone and other PC-free printing, QuickForms, 50-page automatic document feeder, lab-quality photos |
| Green Features: | Energy Star, duplex, 2-up, and 4-up printing saves paper, HP Smart Web Printing saves paper and ink, high-yield inkjet cartridges reduce packaging waste, HP Planet Partners recycling program |
| Pages Per Minute: | 33 (b/w), 32 (color) |
| Seconds Per Photo: | 17 |
| Resolution: | Enter |
| Paper Trays: | 2 (including dedicated photo paper tray) |
| Paper Capacity: | 175 sheets, 20 photo |
| Interface: | USB 2.0, Ethernet, WiFi, PictBridge, Bluetooth (optional), Memory Cards |
| Compatibility: | Windows and Macintosh |
| Dimensions: | 9.5 x 17.7 x 17.4 inches |
| Weight: | 24.3 pounds |
| Warranty: | 1 year |
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September 23, 2009
Canon PIXMA MP490 Inkjet Printer Focuses on Print Quality
By Databazaar Blog
Printer News: Canon Cuts Some Corners With the PIXMA MP490 But You May Not Care
If you build it, they won't necessary come, but if you build it and sell it cheap, you've got a fighting chance even during the Great Recession. That's the philosophy behind Canon's new PIXMA MP490 Photo All-in-One inkjet printer.
The PIXMA MP490 cranks out lab-quality 4x6 inch photos in about 43 seconds using four inks (it can print photos as large as 8x10 inches). Unlike pricier printers, Canon has cut some corners. For example, the LCD screen measures just 1.8 inches, and there's no WiFi, duplex printing, or fax capability. However, the PIXMA MP490 offers some advanced features such as a nearly instantaneous warmup, automatic recognition of scanned items, and professional color copies.
Clearly, Canon gave some thought to what a certain class of consumers want and what they don't care about. If you just want to print high-quality photos from one computer and have a copier and scanner handy just in case, the PIXMA MP490 may suit you.
Summary
All-in-One inkjet printer best for home users and studentsMSRP: $99.99
Manufacturer
Press Release
Canon U.S.A. Announces New Affordable Pixma and Selphy Printers for a Wide Range of UsersProduct Page
PIXMA MP490Supplies
Specs that matter
| Release Date: | July 7, 2009 |
| Notable Features: | LCD Screen, borderless photo printing, auto photo fix, PC-free printing, copying and scanning |
| Green Features: | Energy Star, QuickStart, 4-in-1 and 2-in-1 printing saves paper, RoHS compliant, hardware recycling program |
| Pages Per Minute: | 8 (b/w), 4 (color) |
| Seconds Per Photo: | 43 (4x6 inch) |
| Resolution: | 4800 x 1200 |
| Paper Trays: | 1 |
| Interface: | USB 2.0, Memory Cards |
| Compatibility: | Windows and Macintosh |
| Dimensions: | 17.5 x 13.1 x 6.1 inches |
| Weight: | 13 pounds |
| Warranty: | 1 year |
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August 27, 2009
Epson Artisan 810 Aims to Please Gadget Hounds and Families Alike
By Databazaar Blog
Printer News: Epson Artisan 810 All-in-One Inkjet Printer Replaces the Artisan 800
Epson showed us its Artisan 800 in July 2008 in a faux living room complete with a comfy black leather sofa. The only item missing was a yuppie — he was probably at the office working late.
Perhaps because of the recession or perhaps because the Artisan is now an established brand, Epson didn't build a living room around the new Artisan 810 this time around. Instead, Epson just had it sitting on a table in a hotel lounge.
But we're actually more excited about the 810 than the 800 because savvy consumers (like you) often resist buying "Rev A" models. Instead, they wait to buy the second generation.
So what's new? We suspect Epson made improvements under the hood, but specs-wise not much has changed. You can print from your iPhone/iPod Touch, charge USB devices thanks to the new port on front, take advantage of more built-in printing projects, and fax documents from your computer (Windows only). Unfortunately, the 810 lacks automatic duplexing though you can add this functionality by purchasing a duplexer.
Summary
Multifunction inkjet printer best for home users that care about style and need fax functionalityMSRP: $299.99
Manufacturer
Product Page
Artisan 810Supplies
Specs that matter
| Release Date: | August 19, 2009 |
| Notable Features: | 7.8 inch touch panel, 3.5 inch LCD screen, embedded photo correction and printing projects, borderless photo printing, CD/DVD printing, Ethernet and WiFi, USB charging, iPhone printing, two year warranty |
| Green Features: | Energy Star, duplex printing saves paper (automatic duplexing is optional), individual ink cartridges mean you can replace only the color you need, estimated power consumption for one year is less than two dollars |
| Pages Per Minute: | 38 (9.5 at laser quality) |
| Seconds Per Photo: | 10 |
| Resolution: | 5760 x 1440 dpi |
| Paper Trays: | 2 |
| Paper Capacity: | Main Paper Tray: 120 sheets, Photo Tray: 20 photo sheets |
| Interface: | USB 2.0, WiFi, Ethernet, PictBridge, Memory Cards, Bluetooth (optional) |
| Compatibility: | Windows and Macintosh |
| Dimensions: | 18.3 x 25.8 x 7.8 inches |
| Weight: | 23.1 pounds |
| Warranty: | 2 years |
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August 05, 2009
Canon Selphy CP790 Photo Printer Gives New Meaning to the Term All-in-One
By Databazaar Blog
Printer News: Print Buckets of Photos With Canon's SELPHY CP790
If you buy Canon's new SELPHY CP790 Compact Photo Printer, keep it away from your toddler as he's likely to fill it with water. The SELPHY CP790 comes with a "Storage Basket" that holds the printer, paper, and ink cassettes. Nice idea, but why did Canon design it to look like a bucket? On the plus side, if the printer ever dies, you can use the basket to chill a bottle of wine.
Basket aside, this nifty new SELPHY features a 3 inch LCD screen for previewing photos, an Easy-Scroll Wheel for selecting functions, and fast printing (47 seconds for a 4x6 inch borderless photo). Plus it might qualify as the world's first green printer — the color green that is.
The SELPHY CP790 prints photos from your Mac or PC, but you can also print PC-free thanks to a memory card slot, PictBridge, infrared, and Bluetooth (optional). The SELPHY CP790 does not run on batteries, but it's reasonably portable thanks to its small size, compact power adapter — and of course that basket.
Summary
Compact photo printer best for people who want a dedicated printer for small lab-quality photosMSRP: $179.99
Manufacturer
Press Release
Canon U.S.A. Announces New Affordable Pixma and Selphy Printers for a Wide Range of UsersProduct Page
SELPHY CP790Supplies
Specs that matter
| Release Date: | July 7, 2009 |
| Notable Features: | Storage Basket, 3 inch LCD screen, ink and paper in one cassette, embedded software projects, PC-Free printing, green color |
| Green Features: | Energy Star |
| Seconds Per Photo: | 47 |
| Resolution: | 300 x 300 dpi |
| Paper Trays: | Integrated |
| Paper Sizes: | Card (2.13 x 3.39), Postcard (4 x 6 and 4 x 8) |
| Interface: | USB, Memory Cards, PictBridge, IrDA, Bluetooth (Optional) |
| Compatibility: | Windows and Macintosh |
| Dimensions: | 7.0 x 9.7 x 3.4 inches |
| Weight: | 3.2 pounds |
| Warranty: | 1 year |
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July 30, 2009
Epson Stylus NX415 All-in-One Printer Emphasizes Photos
By Databazaar Blog
Printer News: Epson Stylus NX415 Can Scan and Copy, But its Strong Suit Lies in Printing Lab-Quality Photos
How can you differentiate between a consumer printer and a business printer? Consumer printers emphasize photos (and single users) whereas business printers emphasize documents (and multiple users). Epson's new Stylus NX415 is a multifunction USB printer with an emphasis on photos. And Epson has shipped it just in time for the back to school shopping season.
The Stylus NX415 sports an LCD screen and prints borderless photos from your Mac or PC, your digital camera via PictBridge, or memory cards. The DURABrite ink and embedded image correction technology (redeye removal, photo restoration, etc.) produces lab-quality results. We saw some photos from this printer at an Epson press event in New York and can attest to their quality.
That said, the Stylus NX415 is no mere photo printer. You'll also find manual double-sided printing (Windows only much to our consternation) and color copying and scanning (flatbed only — clearly geared at photos rather than documents). The price is nice too at $99.99.
Summary
All-in-One inkjet printer best for home offices and studentsMSRP: $99.99
Manufacturer
Press Release
Epson Unveils Four New and Affordable All-in-Ones Designed to Give you More for Your MoneyProduct Page
Epson Stylus NX415Supplies
Specs that matter
| Release Date: | May 19, 2009 |
| Notable Features: | 2.5-inch tiltable color LCD, PC-Free photo printing, embedded photo correction tools, fast print speed, manual duplex printing (Windows only) |
| Green Features: | Energy Star, manual duplex printing saves paper, individual ink cartridges mean you can replace only the color you need, RoHS compliant, recyclable |
| Pages Per Minute: | 34 |
| Seconds Per Photo: | 26 |
| Resolution: | 5760 x 1440 |
| Paper Trays: | 1 |
| Paper Capacity: | 100 |
| Interface: | USB 2.0, Memory Cards, PictBridge |
| Compatibility: | Windows and Macintosh |
| Dimensions: | 17.7 x 21.3 x 11.7 inches |
| Weight: | 15.2 pounds |
| Warranty: | 1 year |
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July 30, 2009
Epson WorkForce 310 Multifunction Printer Offers Speedy, Wireless Printing
By Databazaar Blog
Printer News: WorkForce 310 Brings a Lower Price Point for Epson's Popular Mulifunction Line
Epson launched its WorkForce line of printers in 2008. Both consumers and reviewers seem to like them. Not surprisingly, Epson recently released the WorkForce 310, a new model geared at small businesses that want a multifunction printer, thus excluding the 30 and 40, but don't need all the bells and whistles of the 500 and 600.
Smaller than the 500 and 600, the WorkForce 310 prints slightly faster at up to 36 pages per minute (16 at laser quality), reflecting its next-generation print engine. It also features both Ethernet and WiFi connectivity, dual black cartridges to lessen the frequency of replacement, DURABrite pigment inks for longer lasting prints, and copying, scanning, and faxing via a 30 page automatic document feeder.
Sounds great, but what does it lack? It does not have a color LCD screen or automatic duplexing (it has manual duplexing, a feature that has never made much sense to us). It also lacks a high price, selling for just $79.99 for a limited time thanks to an instant $50 rebate.
Summary
All-in-One inkjet printer best for home-based and small businesses that don't need automatic duplex printingMSRP: $129.99
Manufacturer
Press Release
Epson Introduces The Fast, Reliable And Cost-Efficient WorkForce 310 Ink Jet All-In-One With Ethernet For BusinessProduct Page
Epson WorkForce 310Supplies
Specs that matter
| Release Date: | May 12, 2009 |
| Notable Features: | Fast print speeds, small footprint, dual black cartridges, DURABrite ink, 30 page automatic document feeder, Ethernet and WiFi, PC faxing (Windows only) |
| Green Features: | Energy Star, individual ink cartridges mean you can replace only the color you need, uses up to 70% less energy than comparable laser printers |
| Pages Per Minute: | 36 |
| Resolution: | 5760 x 1440 |
| Paper Trays: | 1 |
| Paper Capacity: | 100 |
| Interface: | Ethernet, USB 2.0 |
| Compatibility: | Windows and Macintosh |
| Dimensions: | 18.1 x 21.3 x 11.9 inches |
| Weight: | 16.8 pounds |
| Warranty: | 1 year |
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June 29, 2009
Xerox WorkCentre 3220 Multifunction Laser Is Fast and Cheap
By Databazaar Blog
Printer News: Xerox WorkCentre 3220 Multifunction Laser Doesn't Print in Color But Offers Everything Else
You can now buy an iPhone for $99. The catch is that the two years of service will cost you at least $1,700, probably more. But such pricing works because most people think in the present tense. Inkjet manufacturers have long used this trick. With the new WorkCentre 3220 multifunction laser printer, Xerox has jumped into the game as well.
Priced at just $549, this handsome-looking printer offers speeds of 30 pages per minute, Adobe PostScript 3 for printing complex graphics, Ethernet networking, duplex printing, and support for USB memory drives. It can also copy, scan, and fax.
So what's the catch? It's a monochrome printer. It'll also cost you more per page in toner than Xerox's pricier laser printers. Nonetheless, we would like to see more printers with Postscript and consider the WorkCentre 3220 worth a look for that reason alone. Also, kudos to Xerox for listing cost per page.
Summary
Monochrome multifunction laser printer best for small businesses that primarily print documents at relatively low volumeMSRP: $549
Manufacturer
Press Release
Xerox Delivers 'Big Budget' Features to Small Businesses with New Low-Cost Multifunction PrintersProduct Page
WorkCentre™ 3220Supplies
Toner
106R01485 (Standard capacity toner cartridge), 106R01486 (High capacity toner cartridge)Specs that matter
| Release Date: | June 16, 2009 |
| Notable Features: | Duplex printing, Adobe Postscript 3, Ethernet, fast print speed, print from or scan to USB drives, copy, scan, fax |
| Green Features: | Energy Star, high-yield toner cartridges, duplex printing uses less paper, Xerox Green World Alliance Program recycles toner cartridges |
| Pages Per Minute: | 30 |
| Resolution: | 1200 x 1200 |
| Paper Trays: | 1 (with optional additional tray available) |
| Paper Capacity: | 250 (500 with additional tray) |
| Interface: | Ethernet, USB 2.0, USB Flash Drive |
| Compatibility: | Windows, Macintosh, Linux |
| Dimensions: | 17.5 x 16.2 x 15.6 inches |
| Weight: | 30.73 pounds |
| Recommended Monthly Print Volume: | Up to 4,000 pages |
| Warranty: | 1 Year |
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June 23, 2009
HP Photosmart Premium With TouchSmart Web Brings the Internet to Your Inkjet Printer
By Databazaar Blog
Printer News: HP Sees the Future of Printing in Online Apps Built Into its New Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart Web
We've long covered printers with PC-free features such as printing from memory cards or via PictBridge. But with the HP Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart Web, which we recently saw firsthand in New York City, HP has upped the ante.
The HP Photosmart Premium looks like a multifunction inkjet printer with an iPhone for a control panel. It's not really an iPhone of course, but a 4.33 inch touch screen from which you can run special Web-enabled apps.
For example, do you like Sudoku puzzles? You can print one anytime you want using the Sudoku app. Need directions? Enter your "here" and "there" and print a Google Map. Going shopping? Print some coupons. You get the idea. Other apps include Fandango for movie tickets, Snapfish for photos, weather reports, and various projects for kids from DreamWorks and Nickelodeon. HP promises more apps, all of which are free to use.
Will people want to print directly from the Web? We can certainly think of some use cases but only time will tell. HP is leaving nothing to chance. Its printer boss, Vyomesh Joshi, helped announce the Photosmart Premium, and HP has even launched a Twitter stream. HP often ships printers without even a press release.
The HP Photosmart Premium also handles old-fashioned PC printing with speeds up to 33 pages per minute. It copies, scans, and faxes. And like a few other HP printers, the Photosmart Premium can print screenshots from your Playstation PS3. Who wants to frame their college diploma when you can instead frame your score in Killzone 2.
Summary
Color multifunction inkjet best for people who want the world's first Web-enabled printerMSRP: $399.99
Manufacturer
Press Release
HP Introduces World's First Web-connected Home PrinterProduct Page
HP Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart WebSupplies
Specs that matter
| Release Date: | September 2009 |
| Notable Features: | Web apps optimized for printing, Memory card printing, large touchscreen, automatic duplex printing, borderless photo printing, automatic paper-type sensor to prevent wasted ink and paper, Ethernet and WiFi |
| Green Features: | Energy Star, HP Planet Partners cartridge recycling program, high-yield ink cartridges reduce waste, duplex printing saves paper |
| Pages Per Minute: | 33 (b/w), 32 (color) |
| Seconds Per Photo: | 18 |
| Resolution: | Not Yet Available |
| Paper Trays: | 1 |
| Interface: | Pictbridge, USB 2.0, WiFi, Ethernet, Bluetooth |
| Compatibility: | Windows and Macintosh |
| Dimensions: | 17.99 x 19.33 x 7.76 inches |
| Weight: | 16.53 pounds |
| Warranty: | 1 year |
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June 16, 2009
Lexmark T652n and T654n Offer Speedy and Quiet Laser Printing
By Kara Hiltz
Printer News: Lexmark T652n and Lexmark T654n Reduce Cost Per Page With High-Yield Toner Cartridges
If the Lexmark T652n and the Lexmark T654n were roleplaying characters, they'd belong to the Thief class, with high speed stats and the ability to stay quiet. Lexmark designed these monochrome laser printers for high speeds and heavy work volumes.
The T652n and T654n models come network-ready as evidenced by the "n" in the model name. Lexmark also sells the T652dn/T654dn, which adds duplex printing and the T652tn/T654dtn, which adds a paper tray.
Jeff Roberts, Lexmark's Manager of Channel Marketing, seemed particularly excited about the extra high-yield cartridges for the T654n when we spoke with him. He says that you'll print 36,000 pages from an extra high-yield toner cartridge, which means you'll throw fewer cartridges into landfills. In the role-playing world, your alignment increase a few points for that, but in the real world you'll have to settle for a lower cost per page.
Summary
Monochrome laser printer best for law firms and other businesses that print high volumes of documentsMSRP: $799 (T652n); $1,099 (T654n)
Manufacturer
Press Release
Print less, save more with powerful new family of Lexmark monochrome laser printers, MFPsSupplies
Specs that matter
| Release Date: | October 20, 2008 |
| Notable Features: | First page out in as little as 7.5 seconds, network connectivity, high paper capacity (4,300 max), automatically adjusts toner level for consistent printouts, Job Waiting feature prints next job in queue while putting current job on hold when a problem occurs, print directly from USB flash drive, secure PIN release for print jobs, staple finisher (optional) |
| Green Features: | Eco mode saves energy, Quiet mode reduces noise pollution, high-yield toner cartridges (extra high-yield on T654n) reduce packaging waste, Lexmark cartridge recycling program |
| Pages Per Minute: | 50 (T652n); 55 (T654n) |
| Resolution: | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Paper Trays: | 2 (up to 4 with optional trays) |
| Paper Capacity: | 650 standard (4,300 maximum) |
| Interface: | USB 2.0, Ethernet, Wireless (optional), USB flash drives |
| Compatibility: | Windows, Macintosh, Citrix, Linux, Novell |
| Dimensions: | 16.8 x 16.7 x 20.1 inches (T652n); 17.2 x 16.7 x 20.1 inches (T654n) |
| Weight: | 50.7 pounds (T652n); 51.6 pounds (T654n) |
| Warranty: | 1 year |
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