I'm after a multifunction printer (copies/faxs/scans), specifically something that can handle OHT's (i assume some don't do that too well) and scan pretty well. It is not going to be used heavily for faxing or copying.

Also features like wireless would be great.
Price range - max $500

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advanced.

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No need to thank me.

We have a canon MP780. Its brillliant. Prints photo's and CD labels, has fax and a scanner.
Has'nt given us any trouble in the year its been running and the new model MP830 only costs $425 at Umart.

Cheers E.T was just looking at the MP830, just looking for some decent reviews now...

get one of the Brother MFC, latest model. About $700 though but its what we use in QR.

I wouldn't recommend Dell printers. There mainly re badged Lexmarks printers.

Before I go searching, can anyone tell me if any of these mfp can scan to email ? Preferably in pdf format ? Ta

Skitza, the software that comes with the Canon can do that.

i second the canon. one, canon printers are easy to use and setup, but i love the cd print function. i've printed about 4 times as many cd labels than i have pages :)

I'm so f***ing pissed off - I bought a epson stylus c65 a while back - didn't use it for ages cause the ink ran out (the one you get with the printer). Went out recently and bought a new cartridge and the f***ing printer chewed it up and wouldn't print properly - ended up going through the whole cartridge trying to get it to work.

So in short don't buy epson.

Skitza, the software that comes with the Canon can do that.

Oh good news, so if I bought one of the PIXMA range this function would be included ? So I'm guessing ti doesn't do it straight off from the printer itself?

i have several hp 3030's and they are good.

I tell you what, I'll double check this when I'm back in the office in the morning, just to be sure :)

The software I'm thinking of is called MP navigator (from memory), yes, it comes with the Pixima multifunction machines.

You should probably tell them that you're looking for an Inkjet, cause half the people are recommending laser machines.

Canon is the best brand, unless... you decide to believe that HP's 02 series of inks really are as good as HP seem to think they are.

They suposedly recirculate ink so that if you do a head clean, it doesn't waste any.

That being said, I don't believe them... MP830 is the latest top model in canon, and the 780 was the prevoious model. Basic differences are 780's lack of colour lcd, different cartridges and a change from 4800x1200@2pl to 9600x2400@1pl.

830's print better photos (marginly) and 780s have cheaper ink, but they both rock.

As for the rest...

HP = Too expensive on ink, lack photo quality
Epson = Not bad, but their multifunctions look weak compared to canon
Brother = Forget about it.

(Note this is for INK multifunctions, not lasers)

mongie:
Do you know if the MP830's print on transparencies? (OHT)

bought my bro 2 of the 830's (for his business) they kick ass

all of the canon inkjets will print on transparencies... you just have to buy the right sheets.