The compact HP PSC 1610 is slower than average, but its extensive software and high-quality prints make it a great value.

With fast performance and built-in Ethernet, the HP Officejet 7210 all-in-one is a top inkjet MFP for office. And it produces superb-looking photos to boot.

Faster, better-quality monochrome laser MFPs than the LaserJet 3030 are available.

The media card slots and the extensive image software make the 2840 attractive for offices that print lots of photos, but its slowness and mediocre image quality will incline many prospective buyers to steer clear.

The Dell 942 is a good buy because it's cheap, easy to use and produces high-quality scans, but its print quality is lacklustre.

Geared toward amateur photographers, the MP760 quickly scans film and prints top-quality photos, while offering perks such as a duplexer.

This well-appointed MFP should be up to handling the workload in most small offices.

The Brother MFC-5840CN is good value for a networked MFP, but slow speeds and middling print quality limit its usefulness in an office setting.

This inexpensive MFP would fit well in a home where fast and easy operation is important and image quality is secondary.

Great for personal use, this low-price colour laser printer produces attractive colour documents.

This package distinguishes itself by offering a good software suite that would benefit anyone who has not had much experience with a multi-function device. It is highly recommended for the small office, although for photo printing you may have to tinker with the colour balance of your photos first to get good results.

While this unit has plenty of great features, we were disappointed by its print and photocopy quality. Photo printing may require a little fiddling in an image editor beforehand to get the colour balance correct.