Print, scan and copy with one device; we round up six of the best all-in-ones.

The initial purchase price of a printer can be difficult to see past when you're making a buying decision, and it's tempting to simply go for the cheapest available - but inkjet printing can be deceptive.

We test nine devices, from the simplest printers to versatile multifunction devices that print, scan, copy and fax

A solid workgroup mono laser that delivers above-average quality and plenty of features for the price.

Very compact and incredibly cheap for an A3 all-in-one, but speed and print quality are only average

A brilliant performer, particularly in terms of photo image quality. It’s superb value, too.

Printer manufacturers have steadily been increasing the number of ink cartridges in their top of the range photo printers on the basis that the more basic colours they have to work with the more precise the overall result.

A workgroup printing workhorse that delivers classy mono and colour print quality

Dell has rounded out its printer line-up with two new colour models for business, one A4 device claimed as the fastest of its type in the world, and the company's first A3 colour model.

Superb print quality at consistently high speeds, and it’s packed with useful features too.

The scanner is the only minor weakness in an otherwise near perfect home all-in-one

A fast, high-quality all-in-one, but for running costs look for the MP610 first.

A slight speed boost and a new curvaceous shape keep Canon on top of the inkjet pile.

Quality, speed and a huge array of features go some way to justifying the price

Good print speed, high expansion potential and quality colour output makes the C9650n a great total printing machine.

A compact workgroup laser suited to high-volume colour and mono printing, but delivering average photo quality

Top colour speeds are only achievable in draft mode, but output quality is quite remarkable

A great value all-in-one printer that stands out because of its wireless printing ability.

The HP Officejet Pro 8500 is one of the best office inkjet alternatives for under $350. Being feature packed, small businesses may be tempted to try this over the latest expensive laser printer.

An attractive design, but several core flaws keep the Mini 10 far from the top of the netbook pile.