Multifunctional devices (MFPs) that combine the capabilities of a printer, scanner, copier, and sometimes a fax can save you time and space. This makes them a great choice for home users. By purchasing one MFP for your home, you don't have to buy three or four different devices for every single task. The print quality of the all-in-one devices is on par with their “single-task” counterparts.
Based on the popularity of all-in-one devices (rating at least 4 out of 5 possible) and reviews on Yandex.Market, we have compiled list of the best MFPs for home use.
10. Epson Expression Premium XP-830
The average cost is 14,990 rubles.
Features, characteristics:
- MFP (printer, scanner, copier, fax)
- for home, small office
- 5-color inkjet printing
- Max. A4 size (210 × 297 mm)
- Max. print size: 216 x 297 mm
- printing photos
- color LCD
- two-sided printing
- printing from camera and memory cards
- automatic feeding of originals when scanning
- Wi-Fi, Ethernet
- printing on CDs and DVDs
This is one of the most expensive models in the 2018 home MFP ranking. You can easily find cheaper options, but not many MFPs in this price range will provide you with five-color inkjet printing and support for SD memory cards.
What's more, the Epson Expression Premium XP-830 is one of the fastest inkjet MFPs around. In a minute, it manages to print 32 sheets in both monochrome and color.
Epson's patented piezoelectric printing system is more reliable than thermal and provides superior print quality. The life of the print head is the same as that of the device itself. In thermal printing, the print head will gradually deteriorate due to temperature changes.
The device has a USB 2.0 port, and Wi-Fi and Ethernet interfaces. It can function as a fax and allows you to directly connect various digital devices to print or scan documents.
Pros:
- Touchscreen 4.3-inch display.
- Simple and intuitive duplex printing.
- Excellent photo quality.
- Borderless printing and glossy paper are possible.
Minuses:
- Expensive consumables.
9. Canon PIXMA MX494
The average price is 5,161 rubles.
Features, characteristics:
- MFP (printer, scanner, copier, fax)
- for home, small office
- 4-color inkjet printing
- Max. A4 size (210 × 297 mm)
- printing photos
- LCD panel
- print from camera
- automatic feeding of originals when scanning
- Wi-Fi
One of the best home MFPs, mainly due to its low cost, fax and Wi-Fi module. The PIXMA MX494 can print and scan to mobile devices over Wi-Fi. You don't need to connect to a computer or install special drivers for this.
PIXMA Cloud Link also allows you to connect to cloud resources to work with documents.
Pros:
- Light weight - 5.9 kg.
- The presence of an LCD screen.
- Simple setup.
- Ability to print on A4 sheet without borders.
Minuses:
- Not cheap consumables. However, the cartridges can be refilled.
- Noisy.
- The display has no backlight.
8.HP DeskJet Ink Advantage Ultra 4729
It costs, on average, 8,547 rubles.
Features, characteristics:
- MFP (printer, scanner, copier)
- for home, small office
- 4-color inkjet printing
- Max. A4 size (210 × 297 mm)
- Max. print size: 216 × 356 mm
- LCD panel
- Wi-Fi
This model is distinguished not only by its beautiful design, but also by its fast operation. Print speed in black and white mode is 20 ppm, while color mode is slightly slower at 16 ppm.High-quality assembly, low weight (4.17 kg) and the presence of a Wi-Fi module, together with support for AirPrint, provided HP MFPs with the "buyers choice" label and brought it to the top 10.
Pros:
- The presence of an LCD screen.
- Ease of use.
- Large resource of cartridges. Together with the MFP itself, there are 2 black and 1 color cartridges.
- Comes with a power cord and a USB cable.
Minuses:
- No duplex printing.
7. Canon PIXMA TS8040
You can buy it for 9,755 rubles.
Features, characteristics:
- MFP (printer, scanner, copier)
- for home, small office
- 6-color inkjet printing
- Max. A4 size (210 × 297 mm)
- Max. print size: 216 × 356 mm
- printing photos
- color LCD
- two-sided printing
- Wi-Fi
- printing on CDs and DVDs
The stylish and compact device from the renowned manufacturer supports not only USB, but also wireless printing via Wi-Fi and AirPrint, reads SD memory cards, has 2 paper feed trays, and can also print on CD / DVD.
Considering that the price of the PIXMA TS8040 is slightly lower than that of many competitors, it becomes a good option for both home and small office.
Pros:
- Supports automatic duplex printing.
- Has a 4.25 inch color touch screen.
- Weighs 6.5 kg.
- Perfect print quality, even the smallest details are clearly visible.
Minuses:
- Expensive consumables.
- Fingerprints, scratches and dust are visible on the glossy body.
6. Canon i-SENSYS MF3010
The average price is 16,000 rubles.
Features, characteristics:
- MFP (printer, scanner, copier)
- for home, small office
- b / w laser printing
- up to 18 ppm
- Max. A4 size (210 × 297 mm)
First, but not the only laser MFP for home in 2018. Apparently, among Yandex.Market users, all-in-one laser devices are less popular than inkjet devices due to the low price of the latter. The i-SENSYS MF3010 offers only black and white printing, but at a high speed of 18 pages per minute and excellent quality. And if you believe the feedback from users, then one cartridge can withstand printing over 1600 sheets.
Pros:
- Ease of Management.
- Inexpensive cartridges (not original). They cost about 500 rubles.
- Works quietly.
Minuses:
- High price.
- The set does not include a cable for connecting to a PC via USB.
- No duplex printing.
- When working for a long time, it starts to hum, you need to give the device a "respite".
If you need a color laser MFP for your home, check out the Canon i-SENSYS MF633Cdw (number three on our list). It costs 3 thousand more than the i-SENSYS MF3010, but it can print in color, has an LCD screen and Wi-Fi interface.
5.HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 3835 All-in-One
It is offered, on average, for 5,531 rubles.
Features, characteristics:
- MFP (printer, scanner, copier, fax)
- for home, small office
- 4-color inkjet printing
- Max. A4 size (210 × 297 mm)
- Max. print size: 210 × 297 mm
- printing photos
- color LCD
- automatic feeding of originals when scanning
- Wi-Fi
Thanks to its compact size, this MFP with optional fax function can be easily accommodated even in small spaces. It has Wi-Fi, which makes choosing a location even easier. Although the print quality is not as impressive as, for example, the Epson Expression Premium XP-830, the low price makes it a very tempting alternative to more expensive MFPs.
Pros:
- There is a 2.2-inch touchscreen.
- Weight is only 5.61 kg.
- There is AirPrint support.
- You can print on labels, envelopes, transparencies and card stock, in addition to regular paper.
- The cost of one cartridge ranges from 600 to 700 rubles.
Minuses:
- Large frames on photos.
4. HP Deskjet 2630
The average cost is 2,824 rubles.
Features, characteristics:
- MFP (printer, scanner, copier)
- for home, small office
- 4-color inkjet printing
- Max. A4 size (210 × 297 mm)
- printing photos
- LCD panel
- Wi-Fi
If you need to print, scan and copy documents from time to time, then this is a great choice for saving money. However, just because the HP DeskJet 2630 is cheap does not mean that it is heavily cut in terms of features. It has a Wi-Fi interface and AirPrint support. This means you can print documents directly from your smartphone.
Pros:
- The presence of an LCD panel.
- Low weight - 3.42 kg.
- Intuitive menu.
Minuses:
- High cost of original cartridges.
3. Canon i-SENSYS MF633Cdw
The average cost is 19,000 rubles.
Features, characteristics:
- MFP (printer, scanner, copier)
- for a small office
- 4-color laser printing
- up to 18 ppm
- Max. A4 size (210 × 297 mm)
- Max.print size: 216 × 356 mm
- color LCD
- two-sided printing
- automatic feeding of originals when scanning
- Wi-Fi, Ethernet
This all-in-one color laser device is a worthy choice not only for home, but also for small offices that need to print documents quickly or just don't like the high cost of consumables for inkjet MFPs.
This machine has AirPrint support, as well as automatic double-sided printing and direct printing from a digital device.
Pros:
- 5-inch touchscreen display.
- There are non-original cartridges that are much cheaper than the original ones.
- Works quietly.
Disadvantages:
- Very heavy (weighs 22 kg).
- There are no physical buttons, except for the power button, and the display does not always work on small icons.
2. Canon PIXMA TS5040
It can be purchased for 4,990 rubles.
Features, characteristics:
- MFP (printer, scanner, copier)
- for home, small office
- 4-color inkjet printing
- Max. A4 size (210 × 297 mm)
- Max. print size: 216 × 356 mm
- printing photos
- color LCD
- Wi-Fi
This compact model on Yandex.Market is labeled “customer choice”, and for good reason. Despite the low price, it also has a built-in Wi-Fi module and support for memory cards and a three-inch touch screen. Combine that with borderless printing and you realize that with a budget of 5K, this is the best option for a home MFP.
The PIXMA TS5040 prints at 12.60 ipm in monochrome and 9 ipm in color.
Pros:
- Simple and intuitive management both on the MFP itself and through the web interface.
- Good print quality.
- Works quietly.
Minuses:
- When printing on glossy photo paper, a subtle mesh appears.
- Genuine cartridges are expensive. Better buy refillable ones.
1. Canon PIXMA MG2540S
The average price is 2,017 rubles.
Features, characteristics:
- MFP (printer, scanner, copier)
- for home, small office
- color inkjet printing
- Max. A4 size (210 × 297 mm)
- Max. print size: 216 x 297 mm
- printing photos
This is the best MFP for the home of 2018, and it's not just about its low cost, but also about the performance. It prints at 8 ipm in monochrome and 5 ipm in color. It can print not only on photo paper, but also on matte and glossy paper, as well as on envelopes. You can refill the cartridges yourself.
And the convenient software allows even a novice user to easily manage the MFP.
Pros:
- Ease of operation.
- Fast printing.
- Low weight - 3.5 kg.
Minuses:
- A set of 2 cartridges costs about 750 rubles.
- Noisy.
- At the bottom of the page after printing photos, a margin of 2 centimeters remains. However, if you set the rotation to 180 degrees in the settings, as one of the users advised in the reviews, then this field appears on top, and does not interfere.
- No USB cable included.
Summing up: which MFP to choose for the home
If price is the most important factor for you when buying a color MFP, then we recommend choosing between the Canon PIXMA MG2540S (1st seat) and HP DeskJet 2630 (4th position). They cost less than 3 thousand rubles, are easy to set up and fully satisfy the needs of a student or schoolchild.
If print quality is at the forefront for you, then we recommend Epson Expression Premium XP-830 (10th place in the rating), Canon PIXMA TS8040 (7th place), Canon i-SENSYS MF3010 (6th place) or Canon i-SENSYS MF633Cdw (opens the top -3). These are expensive models, but users have no complaints about the quality of their work.
If you need MFPs that have a fax option, then the choice is narrowed down to Epson Expression Premium XP-830 (10th place), Canon PIXMA MX494 (9th place in the rating) and HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 3835 All-in-One (fifth place).
Duplex models - Canon PIXMA TS8040 (7th place), Canon i-SENSYS MF633Cdw (top three) and Epson Expression Premium XP-830 (10th line). The rest of the models in this review will suit those looking for a reliable, durable Wi-Fi multifunction device.