Well-equipped and quite quick, but the quality is patchy

Expensive but solidly built – a fast way to get superbly vibrant A3 prints.

There’s a good range of software and excellent image quality, but you pay a lot for the durability and ADF.

It doesn't seem likely that one device could be all things to all people, but the Canon PIXMA MP780 is the closest thing we've seen yet. It has a feature set that would leave few wanting, and is capable of professional results. Not only that, but this is by far the quickest inkjet in this roundup.

Large form factored and decked out in buttons, this unit features the incredibly easy to use Canon Toolbox 4.1 software

One of the larger form-factor units in this months Labs, Canons 9900F comes with a sexy mag alloy top coating and features a clearly labelled and attractive front control panel for easy single button press access.

Having set itself as a stalwart in slimline, ultra-cheap flatbed scanners, Canon is moving into the world of scanners for the serious photographer.

Canon's S820 has persistently fought off numerous challengers and remains one of the best photo printers on the market.

The MultiPASS C100 is a matured version of the C75 yet still manages to keep its price low. Many of the features in the C75 have been kicked up a notch, and the improvements make the C100 more productive and better value for money.

For the price, the performance and feature set, the MultiPASS C75 represents good value for money for those who want a cheap, all-round performer.