Im ready to move on from my Canon 850i printer to a multifunction so I can clear some desk space (fax/scanner).
I have a Printer Hub to use my 850i as a network printer (wired) on my LAN.
Im looking for a Multifunction printer that can do the following:
1. Connect to a network either through a wire or wireless and allow full capabilities (print/scan/fax). I havent been able to confirm is any of the network MFP's do this.
2. Have good photo printing and scanning. Fax/Copy isnt as important
3. Scanner must be flatbed since I scan some book stuff every now and then.
4. Printer must use indiviual ink tanks - Canon has me hooked on this and am frequently running out of 1 color more than others - hate to pay for the whole thing...........
5. Must have card slots and photo printing w/o PC (most do this)
Ive look at the HP 7420 (something like that) - has most features above except no individual ink tanks. It appears user feedback on the scanning part is below average from other sites.
I looked at the Canon MFP - 760, 780, 800 - Nice features but no networking. SCanning capability seems good in these.
Lexmark didnt seem to have anything in the sub $500 range in MFP except a B&W model
Epson didnt seem to have anything in the mid-range market to compete with HP and Canon.
So,
Im starting to believe there isnt anything out there quite what I want unless someone here can enlighten me. Ive been out of the printer market for awhile and its hard to get a good idea on what these things are really good at.
Thanks for any suggestions in advance.
I have a Printer Hub to use my 850i as a network printer (wired) on my LAN.
Im looking for a Multifunction printer that can do the following:
1. Connect to a network either through a wire or wireless and allow full capabilities (print/scan/fax). I havent been able to confirm is any of the network MFP's do this.
2. Have good photo printing and scanning. Fax/Copy isnt as important
3. Scanner must be flatbed since I scan some book stuff every now and then.
4. Printer must use indiviual ink tanks - Canon has me hooked on this and am frequently running out of 1 color more than others - hate to pay for the whole thing...........
5. Must have card slots and photo printing w/o PC (most do this)
Ive look at the HP 7420 (something like that) - has most features above except no individual ink tanks. It appears user feedback on the scanning part is below average from other sites.
I looked at the Canon MFP - 760, 780, 800 - Nice features but no networking. SCanning capability seems good in these.
Lexmark didnt seem to have anything in the sub $500 range in MFP except a B&W model
Epson didnt seem to have anything in the mid-range market to compete with HP and Canon.
So,
Im starting to believe there isnt anything out there quite what I want unless someone here can enlighten me. Ive been out of the printer market for awhile and its hard to get a good idea on what these things are really good at.
Thanks for any suggestions in advance.