Comparative Test: 9 ink All-in-Ones up to 200 Euros: An overview: Nine AIOs
Brother DCP-J515W and MFC-J615W
Brother has two AIOs in this test: A DCP- and a MFC-AIO. DCP stands for digital copier and printer - and that´s without fax. MFC means multifunction center - with a fax. Both have a big display and Wlan connectivity. All differences are shown in the table below.
You pay approximately 150 Euros for the DCP-J515W, the MFC-J615W is for sale for about 200 Euros.
Brother DCP-J515W: Flat AIO without ADF (automatic document feeder) and no fax or Ethernet. Wlan on board.
The MFC-J615W comes with ADF and fax. It also works with high-yield ink cartridges, resulting in lower cost of printing. Both have no duplex-unit.
| Brother-AIOs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brother DCP-J515W | Brother MFC-J615W | |
| Price (MSRP, approx.) | 150 Euros | 200 Euros |
| Single ink cartridges | yes | yes |
| Duplex-print | no, manually only | no, manually only |
| ADF (automatic document feeder) | no | yes |
| DADF (automatic duplex document feeder) | no | no |
| Fax | no | yes |
| Cardreader | SD / MS | SD / MS |
| Display | yes, 3.2 inches | yes, 3.2 inches |
| Interfaces | USB / Wlan | USB, Ethernet, Wlan |
| Paper tray | 100 sheets | 100 sheets |
| CD/DVD-print | no | no |
| Special characteristics | Minimal smudge, fold-away display | |
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Canon Pixma MG5150 and Pixma MG5250
DC takes a closer look at two Pixma-AIOs made by Canon, MSRP 120 and 170 Euros. They are different in number of nozzles (which means speed of printing), CD-print capability, and connectivity (Wlan). Highlights are two paper trays, one at the backside, one at the bottom. No other AIO in this test sports that. They come without fax and automatic document feeder (ADF), however.
Surprise: If you send a print job to these Canons, and the front cover is closed, it will open automatically, to avoid crumpling of the sheets.
Canon names ink-AIOs as follows: MG for consumer solutions, MX for the office.
| Canon-Aios | ||
|---|---|---|
| Canon Pixma MG5150 | Canon Pixma MG5250 | |
| Price (MSRP, approx.) | 120 Euros | 170 Euros |
| Single ink cartridges | yes (5) | yes (5) |
| Duplex-print | yes | yes |
| ADF (automatic document feeder) | no | no |
| DADF (automatic duplex document feeder) | no | no |
| Fax | no | no |
| Cardreader | CF, SD, MS, XD | CF, SD, MS, XD |
| Display | yes, 2.4 inches | yes, 2.4 inches |
| Interfaces | USB | USB, Wlan |
| Paper tray | 300 sheets (2 trays) | 300 sheets (2 trays) |
| CD/DVD-print | no | yes |
| Special characteristics | Paper tray opens automatically, fold-away display, two paper trays | |
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Epson Stylus Office BX525WD and Stylus SX620FW
Epson calls its ink-AIOs Stylus Office BX- and Stylus SX. AIOs for the office aren´t necessarily better equipped than non-office AIOs, as our test will show you. The Office BX525WD comes with Wlan and automatic double-sided printing, but without fax and ADF. The Stylus SX620FW has Wlan, fax, and ADF. Both can´t print on CDs and come with just one paper tray (Compare to Canon AIOs).
You may buy these AIOs, Stylus Office BX525WD and Stylus SX620FW, for 130 and 180 Euros.
| Epson-AIOs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Epson Stylus Office BX525WD | Epson Stylus SX620FW | |
| Price (MSRP, approx.) | 130 Euros | 180 Euros |
| Single ink cartridges | yes (4) | yes (4) |
| Duplex-print | yes | no, manual only |
| ADF (automatic document feeder) | no | yes |
| DADF (automatic duplex document feeder) | no | no |
| Fax | no | yes |
| Cardreader | SD, MS, XD | CF, SD, MS, XD |
| Display | yes , 2.5 inches | yes , 2.5 inches |
| Interfaces | USB, Ethernet, Wlan | USB, Ethernet, Wlan |
| Paper tray | 150 sheets | 250 sheets |
| CD/DVD-print | no | no |
| Special characteristics | no smude, fold-away display | |
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HP Officejet 6500A E710a and HP Photosmart Plus B210a
Our lab takes a closer look at HPs AIOs Officejet 6500A and Photosmart Plus. Both are available for about 150 Euros, but there are clear differences between them. The Officejet comes with a capacious paper tray, ADF,Wlan, Ethernet, and fax, ready to work for a small office. A duplex unit is not available, contrary to the manual´s information. CD-print isn´t a choice, too.
The Photosmart´s touchscreen is an eye-catcher. But the rest is marginal: No duplexer, no ADF, no fax, no CD-print. Only a Wlan connection is included.
| Hewlett-Packard-AIOs | ||
|---|---|---|
| HP Officejet 6500A E710a | HP Photosmart Plus B210a | |
| Price (MSRP, approx.) | 150 Euros | 150 Euros |
| Single ink cartridges | yes (4) | yes (4) |
| Duplex-print | no | no |
| ADF (automatic document feeder) | yes | no |
| DADF (automatic duplex document feeder) | no | no |
| Fax | yes | no |
| Cardreader | SD,MS,XD | SD, MS |
| Display | yes, 2.4 inch touchscreen | yes, 3.5 inch touchscreen |
| Interfaces | USB, Ethernet | USB, Wlan |
| Paper tray | 250 sheets | 125 sheets |
| CD/DVD-print | no | no |
| Special characteristics | E-Print, touchscreen | |
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Lexmark Prospect Pro205
Lexmark labels their AIOs S or Pro. We think S stands for "Standard". For this test DC chose a professional AIO, Prospect Pro205. It´s available for 180 Euros.
This machine is well equipped: Duplexer, fax, Wlan, and automatic document feeder (ADF). But no CD-print, no Ethernet, no second paper tray.
| Lexmark-AIOs | |
|---|---|
| Lexmark Prospect Pro405 | |
| Price (MSRP, approx.) | 180 Euros |
| Single ink cartridges | yes |
| Duplex-print | yes |
| ADF (automatic document feeder) | yes |
| DADF (automatic duplex document feeder) | no |
| Fax | yes |
| Cardreader | SD, MS, XD |
| Display | yes, 2.4 inches |
| Interfaces | USB, Wlan |
| Paper tray | 100 sheets |
| CD/DVD-print | no |
| Special characteristics | — |
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