27. November 2009

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Comparative Test Eleven multifunction printers: Cardreader and display

All AIO´s in this test have a memory card reader for most of the current types like SD or XD.

But only nine have a liquid crystal display (LCD) to preview photos. The small Brother and Lexmark offer no preview but just a status-display.

The size of the LCD´s is specified in inches (screen diagonal).

Brother DCP-165C

Handling of the Brother works without using the manual. Keys are labeled self-explanatory.

Brother DCP-165C: Easy handling - but no preview for direct printing via memory card or USB-stick.

Brother DCP-165C: Can read current memory cards except CF.

• Pictbridge: yes
• Prints via USB-stick: yes
• CompactFlash: no
• Memory Stick: yes
• SD memory-card: yes
• xD-PictureCard: yes
• PC can read data on card: yes

Brother MFC-790CW

Brother´s MFC-790CW has a big, inclinable touchscreen. Handling is exemplary simple. All keys on screen are suitable ever for big fingers. The "real" keys to the left and right are labeled intelligibly.

Brother MFC-790CW: The big touch-sensitive display (touchscreen) simplifies handling considerably.

Brother MFC-790CW: Supports all current types of memory cards.

• Pictbridge: yes
• Prints via USB-stick: yes
• CompactFlash: yes
• Memory Stick: yes
• SD memory card: yes
• xD-PictureCard: yes
• PC can read data on card: yes

Brother MFC-790CW: Biggest display in this test (4.2 inches). Touchscreen allows very easy handling.

Brother MFC-790CW: How to use the inclinable touchscreen.

Canon Pixma MP490

In spite of the multitude of functions (copy, scan, direct printing via memory card or USB-stick) Canon gets by with only a few keys. Guidance through the menus via display is examplary facile and well-arranged.

Canon Pixma MP490: If not in use the hinged display conceals the operating panel. Handling is no problem even for laymen.

Canon Pixma MP490: Good memory card support - but not for USB-stick.

• Pictbridge: no
• Print via USB-stick: no
• CompactFlash: yes
• Memory Stick: yes
• SD memory card: yes
• xD-PictureCard: yes
• PC can read data on card: yes

Canon Pixma MP490: Small 1.8 inch display, but easy handling.

Canon Pixma MP490: How to handle the inclinable display and the memory card reader.

Canon Pixma MP560

On the operation panel you find a scroll wheel to navigate through menus and to select settings necessary for printing. A keypad, as it comes with Brother´s MFC-790CW, is missing, however. But that´s actually not needed. The scroll wheel even enables you to insert a WPA-key for wireless communication fast and effortless.

Canon Pixma MP560: Exemplary and effortless handling due to well-thought-out menu navigation and scroll wheel.

Canon Pixma MP560: Slots for all current memory cards and USB-stick (bottom).

• Pictbridge: yes
• Print via USB-stick: yes
• CompactFlash: yes
• Memory Stick: yes
• SD memory card: yes
• xD-PictureCard: yes
• PC can read data on card: yes

Canon Pixma MP560: 2.0 inch display with very convenient operation.

Canon Pixma MP560: How to operate the inclinable display and the memory card reader.

Canon Pixma MP640

This AIO is as easy to use as the MP560. Canon´s biggest printer in this test comes with this handy scroll wheel and the same keys. Compared to the MP560 the MP640 sports a bigger display on top of the scanner´s cover. If you open the cover, the operating panel goes up as well.

Canon Pixma MP640: Big display for exemplary easy handling. The operating panel sits on the scanner cover, if you open the cover, the operating panel goes up as well.

Canon Pixma MP640: Slots for all current memory cards and USB-stick.

• Pictbridge: yes
• Print via USB-stick: yes
• CompactFlash: yes
• Memory Stick: yes
• SD memory card: yes
• xD-PictureCard: yes
• PC can read data on card: yes

Canon Pixma MP640: 3.0 inch display, very easy to operate.

Canon Pixma MP640: How to operate the inclinable display and the memory card reader.

Epson Stylus SX510W

Handling of Epson´s AIO takes some getting used to. With the Canons it´s considerably simpler. But once you get used to Epson´s conception, you will come square with it.

Epson Stylus SX510W: Handling needs getting used to. The inclinable display shows a clear picture.

Epson Stylus SX510W: Conveniently situated in front: Memory card reader and USB-slot.

• Pictbridge: yes
• Print via USB-stick: yes
• CompactFlash: yes
• Memory Stick: yes
• SD memory card: yes
• xD-PictureCard: yes
• PC can read data on card: yes

Epson Stylus SX510W: 2.5 inch display.

Epson Stylus SX510W: How to operate the inclinable display and the memory card reader.

Epson Stylus Office BX610FW

The operating panel clicks into place in four positions. Whether sitting or standing, you always have a good view of display and keys. Handling is similar to the Stylus SX510W.

Epson Stylus Office BX610FW: The panel looks stylishly, it can be arrested in four positions.

Epson Stylus Office BX610FW: Front left side: Memory card reader and USB-slot.

• Pictbridge: yes
• Print via USB-stick: yes
• CompactFlash: yes
• Memory Stick: yes
• SD memory card: yes
• xD-PictureCard: yes
• PC can read data on card: yes

Epson Stylus Office BX610FW: 2.5 inch display.

Epson Stylus Office BX610FW: How to operate the inclinable display and the memory card reader.

HP Photosmart C4680

The Photosmarts get along with just one key - the power button. HP advertises the printer as "Touchsmart". But the pretty small display is no touchscreen. Only the LEDs to the left and right of the display are touch-sensitive. Handling is easy, but the sensors are soon clogged with fingerprints. The mini-display cannot be tilted.

HP Photosmart C4680: Very small display with touch-sensitive keys - handling is not difficult.

HP Photosmart C4680: Supports three formats only.

• Pictbridge: no
• Print via USB-Stick: no
• CompactFlash: no
• Memory Stick: yes
• SD memory card: yes
• xD-PictureCard: yes
• PC can read data on card: yes

HP Photosmart C4680: Smallest display in this test (1.4 inches) - also the only one that cannot be tilted. Operation via touch-sensitive keys.

HP Photosmart C4680: How to handle display and cardreader.

HP Photosmart Premium Fax C309a

The Photosmart Premium Fax has a lot of clearly laid out keys, all well situated on the operating panel. The display (left side) can be tilted, the panel cannot. At the bottom (right side) you can open the CD-caddy for printing on CDs/DVDs.

HP Photosmart Premium Fax C309a: Easy handling despite numerous keys.

HP Photosmart Premium Fax C309a: Supports all current memory cards and USB-stick.

• Pictbridge: yes
• Print via USB-Stick: yes
• CompactFlash: yes
• Memory Stick: yes
• SD memory card: yes
• xD-PictureCard: yes
• PC can read data on card: yes

HP Photosmart Premium Fax C309a: 2.2-inch display.

HP Photosmart Premium Fax C309a: How to operate the inclinable display and the memory card reader.

Kodak ESP 5250

Kodak´s AIO can be used without looking into a manual. The display is inclinable in every position desired.

Kodak ESP 5250: Easy handling with neatly arranged operating panel.

Kodak ESP 5250: Few features - SD and MS only.

• Pictbridge: no
• Print via USB-Stick: no
• CompactFlash: no
• Memory Stick: yes
• SD memory card: yes
• xD-PictureCard: no
• PC can read data on card: yes

Kodak ESP 5250: 2.4-inch display.

Kodak ESP 5250: How to operate the inclinable display and the memory card reader.

Lexmark Impact S305

Lexmark´s new AIO gets along with only a few keys, but in spite of the missing display handling is very easy. The operating panel has to be pulled out on first installation, it snaps into a fixed position.

Lexmark Impact S305: Neatly arranged panel, very facile handling.

Lexmark Impact S305: Only Compact Flash is missing.

• Pictbridge: yes
• Print via USB-Stick: yes
• CompactFlash: no
• Memory Stick: yes
• SD memory card: yes
• xD-PictureCard: yes
• PC can read data on card: yes