Lots of office-oriented features, quick performance, and high-quality printing make the MFC-8840DN a great workhorse for busy offices.

The MP830 has a strong combination of features and terrific performance, making it a worthy option for small businesses, despite its bulky size

Situated in the middle of Epson’s Stylus multifunction range, the CX7300 is an ideal family device in terms of quality, features and running costs. Although there are some flaws, the multifunction is an excellent device for its price.

For its price, this unit is worth a look, especially if you need faxing capabilities.

The HP PSC 1315 provides adequate photo-quality prints and document printouts, as well as very good scanning capabilities. It has an attractive price tag, and a PictBridge port, but lacks separate print cartridges for each colour.

Definitely look at considering this unit if you need the photocopier and scanner as well

If you want a machine that can do it all, and also one that offers plenty of convenience, the X9350 can't be overlooked. It's very well priced and would suit either a home environment or a small office.

It may not look pretty, but underneath its boxy exterior the MP600R has plenty of useful features that make it a great all-round multifunction centre for the home or small office.

Although there are cheaper home inkjet multifunctions, the Kodak EasyShare ESP 5 provides a decent all-round experience for its price. Its focus on print and scan quality allows for good results, particularly with photos.

Epson's CX8300 provides impressive scanning and printing performance in a small, inexpensive package.

The HP Photosmart C4280 provides home users with an affordable and convenient multifunction. While there are some minor problems with photo quality, the C4280 is an excellent choice for all-purpose printing.

This is the lowest-priced colour laser we've seen -- and it offers top-notch print quality. Its only downfall is the cost of a networking adapter.