Printing means more than just ink on paper. Find out how careful analysis can save you thousands of dollars.

Taking photos is only half the fun. Touching them up on your PC and printing them is the other half. PC Authority takes a look at some of the best photo-printers on the market.

Print, scan, copy and fax with one single device. We put 10 all-in-ones through their paces.

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

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

Once upon a time not too long ago, your average inkjet printer had a single tricolour ink cartridge. Of course, the print quality was fairly ordinary, but it did the job. Today, with digital cameras the norm and home users wanting to print their own photographs, your photo printer may have as many as eight different ink cartridges.

This is one of the most complete office multifunction printers we've ever seen. but the MFC-885CW can’t overcome its price or quality issues.

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

Colour for the price of black and white, claims firm.

The C5600n handles colour-related tasks well and at a price that makes it affordable for small businesses.

With a lightning-fast scanner and high-quality photo printing, it’s only hampered by speed and running costs. CD printing and transparency scanning are bonuses, though.

Cheap to buy, cheap to run and bundled with features; print quality holds it back from greatness.

The LBP-2410’s real strength clearly lay in its speed, as opposed to its print quality. It was the third fastest printer overall, but fell in the shadow of the Labs Winner OKI C5100 for printing times and TCO over both low and high monthly duty cycles.

From personal printers to home office colour, we put 12 lasers through their paces. Some are lightning fast; others produce dazzling colour. Some are tiny, and some are surprisingly cost-effective.

You don't have to settle for printer that just prints. PC Authority tests six of the latest all-in-one devices.

While HP’s strength in photo printing is once again proved, mono prints take too long and the scanner is poor.

Solid ink printing technology has had a tumultuous life.

The MP500 is a great all-rounder. It’s capable of excellent print quality at high speeds, plus CD printing, has an automatic duplex module and a tempting price.

An A3 colour printer with a good turn of speed, quality colour output and low running costs.

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