can anyone recommend a wireless all in one printer?

starfish10

I am looking for a new printer, needs to be wireless wifi, I mostly print black and white (500 A4 a month) but would like the option of printing the odd photo, it needs to have a copy and scan. I have had HP in the past. I am hoping to buy a Sony laptop to connect wirelessly to it. But connect my old HP desktop pc to it by usb wire. This has XP and my new Sony will have Vista. Can anyone recommend or give me advice. I have searched today and it is confusing as needing wifi narrows down the options.

Belnahua

No experience but what about this ? £100 +VAT

http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=291772&CatId=1430

Lexmark X6570 Wireless Inkjet Multifunction
The beauty of multi-functionality coupled with the freedom of wireless! The Lexmark X6570 inkjet MFP ensures you can print, scan, copy and fax with amazing ease. Astonishing colour printing and copying at 4,800 x 1,200 dpi is all yours, complete with duplex printing so you can print on both sides. The EverColour2 inks let you have vibrant and resilient results for your documents, backed by water and fade resistance.

A 25 page auto document feeder ensures the fax machine facility runs smoothly, handling your workflow with efficiency. The integrated scanner has an astounding optical resolution of 600 x 1200 dpi, ready capture colour in a 24 bit depth. The Lexmark X6570 is ready to integrate into any IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g wireless network, backed with all-important WEP/WPA/WPA2 encryption protocols. USB connectivity is also provided.

You can bring images to the Lexmark X6570 from a variety of flash memory cards, such as CompactFlash, Secure Digital, Memory Stick, MMC, xD-Picture Card and IBM Microdrive. PictBridge compatibility means you can connect up with appropriate digital cameras to send your photos direct to the printer. You can even use image files from USB memory sticks! This is a truly magnificent A4 colour multifunction printer for the modern office environment.


Features
Wireless :
Users gain freedom and flexibility with built-in 802.11g wireless technology; Compatible with Wi-Fi certified IEEE 802.11g/b/n
High quality printing from virtually anywhere in the home over a secure wireless network(Printer designed to utilize your network's security (WEP, WPA and WPA2) and broadcast range. )
Share the Lexmark X6570 among multiple computers
Easy guided setup wtih Lexmark installation sofware
Connect wireless or with USB cable

Fax :
Up to 25 page capacity auto document feeder (ADF) for multiple page faxing and copying
Standalone black and color faxing with 33.6 Kbps modem speed
99 speed dials, automatic redial, and supports caller ID

Scan :
Flatbed scanner with 48-bit color depth; 16-bit grayscale
Brilliant 6-color printing with optional photo cartridge
Up to 1200 x 4800 dpi optical resolution Flatbed scanner easily handles thick books, reports and more

Copy:
1-touch PC-free copying (colour or black)
Up to 24 cpm in black and 23 cpm in colour
1-99 copies at at time
Reduction/enlargement capacity from 25%-400%

Print :
Fast! Up to 28 ppm black and 24 ppm colour printing
Save time, money and paper with built-in, two-sided printing
Superior quality printing up to 4800 x 1200 dpi resolution
Print Microsoft Documents and PDFs directly from USB Flash drive



Specifications
Product Description Lexmark X 6570 - multifunction ( colour ) Device Type Fax / copier / printer / scanner Copier Type Digital Fax Type Super G3 - plain paper Printing Technology Ink-jet ( colour ) Scanning 600 x 1200 dpi Inkjet Technology Lexmark Thermal Inkjet - 4 or 6-ink Max Printing Speed Up to 28 ppm (mono) / up to 24 ppm (colour) Max Printing Resolution Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (mono) / up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (colour) Office Machine Features Print from memory card, print from USB flash drive Max Fax Transmission Speed 33.6 Kbps Standard Media Capacity 100 sheets Media Type Envelopes, plain paper, cards, labels, iron-on transfers, photo paper, banner, coated paper Output Trays Capacity 25 sheets Document Feeder Capacity 25 sheets PC Connection Availability Built-in PC Connection Hi-Speed USB, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, USB host Original Type Sheets Dimensions (WxDxH) 45.4 cm x 35 cm x 20.2 cm Weight 8 kg

maximus0983

HP Photosmart C4830 from PC World

The HP Photosmart C4380 can print and copy at up to 30 page per minute in black, 23 page per minute in colour and prints photos as fast as in 25 seconds. The HP Photosmart C4380 is a wireless All-in-One printer that comes with a 3.8 cm (1.5 inch) colour display, one-touch copying, 4-ink colour with up to 4800-optimised dpi or optional 6-ink, optional high-capacity inkjet cartridges, memory card slots, borderless up large panorama, scan at up to 1200 x 2400 dpi, 100-sheet paper tray, automatic paper type sensor, HP Smart Web Printing, HP Photosmart Essential Software.

The HP Photosmart C4380 is designed for small business or home office users that offers you prints, scans, copies and built in wireless connectivity all in one machine. It enables you to print true-to-life photos effortlessly every time, using a 1.5-inch colour display, prints efficiently with fast speeds, offers easy web prints and much more.

• Maximum print resolution - 1200 x 1200 dpi
• Normal print speed - 11ppm mono/7ppm colour
• Standalone Copier - Yes
• Number of cartridges - Black and Tri-colour

• Connectivity - 802.11g wireless & USB 2.0
• Borderless printing - Up to A4
• Direct Printing - Cardreaders & Pictbridge
• Display - 3.8cm preview screen

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Full specification



Benefit Format Flatbed AIO Pages per minute in black 32 ppm ppm Pages per minute in colour 24 ppm ppm Standalone Fax NO Standalone Copier YES Automatic Document feeder NO Connectivity 802.11g Wireless & USB 2.0 Software included YES

Remember to connect wirelessly ad-hoc (ie pc to printer) isnt stabl. you want to connect through a home network of some sort. Works wonders and is really easy in Vista.

starfish10

Can you explain a bit more about how I will connect. I havnt got a wireless router yet, but I am getting one with the broadband package i will be getting.

HC_2

Belnahua wrote: »

No experience but what about this ? £100 +VAT

http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=291772&CatId=1430

Lexmark X6570 Wireless Inkjet Multifunction

While prices for Lexmark printers often seem very good value in comparison with other brands, the ink cartridges are very expensive. I guess this is how they make their money.

I would definitely avoid Lexmark.

s-j-cooper_2

starfish10 wrote: »

Can you explain a bit more about how I will connect. I havnt got a wireless router yet, but I am getting one with the broadband package i will be getting.

I've just recieved my HP4380 and I am pretty pleased with it so far. I got mine delivered from Currys for just under £74:

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=802179&highlight=c4380

I also paid just under £19 delivered for a set of cartridges (1 black, 1 colour) from Amaon marketplace.

It is easy to set up - the instructions are good and the CD walks you through it all too. I had to uninstall it and reinstall it again though as there seemed to be a problem the first time. The installation took a long time, but once it was up and running I was very impressed.

It will detect your router automatically - you just need to know what your password is and input that when prompted.

timbim_2

If you're printing B&W in bulk, buy a B&W laser. Printing B&W documents on an inkjet is expensive and slow. If you're getting a wireless router, you can plug the printer into the router via ethernet if it has its own inbuilt printserver, which most do now, or through a printserver from £20 upwards. For the occasional photo, I might be tempted to suggest a mini photo printer, but if you plan to use it lots, it can become very expensive. For printing photos, the best option is often to go to a professional developer, eg Boots or Jessops, who print really very cheaply if you're willing to go back next day.

Hope that helps!

chippyb

Is it possible to scan multiple pages in one go? e.g. create a 10 page pdf file?