| HP Photosmart C7180 multifunction printer
The HP Photosmart C7180 is a six-ink, all-in-one photo inkjet printer with built-in scanner, copier, and fax machine. With just about every imaginable connection option and feature, the C7180 isn't designed for bargain hunters, but it is a good choice for users who want a plethora of features in one box. Setup The C7180's streamlined design makes this unit very user-friendly right out of the box. Memory card readers supporting most types of digital camera cards are conveniently located on the unit's right-hand corner near the paper tray. Copying, scanning, faxing, and photo-printing functions are within arm's reach on the C7180's sleekly designed control panel, and menus are easy to navigate and read thanks to the large 3.6-inch LCD. When setting up the printer, one of the first decisions you'll face is choosing from the myriad connection options.
Canon PIXMA mini260 photo inkjet printer
White, rounded, portable, and armed with a scroll wheel, the Canon Pixma mini260 is reminiscent of Apple's iPod. And like the popular music device, this printer is a good companion to any Mac. This modestly priced compact printer produces high-quality 4-by-six-inch snapshots quickly and quietly. It also includes a few extra perks that make it appealing to more discerning shooters. The mini260 prints best on several different types of Canon photo paper including matte, glossy, and pro varieties. Canon offers a $28 package that includes 100 sheets of its glossy 4-by-6 photo paper and a three-color cartridge, for a cost per print of 28 cents. Thanks to Canon's ChromaLife100 system, the mini260's prints look excellent: the colors are accurate; the images are crisp and clear; overall, the photos look professional.
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