Consumer Guide to Scanners & Printers

You are looking for a printer or scanner and don’t know which kind to choose, we can help. The Brother HL-5240 Laser Printer is a desk top printer that can print up to 30 pages per minute, it has the ability to print 20,000 pages per month, the Brother printer is quick, and it prints out the first page in less than 8 seconds. It has a 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution but the cable for computer to printer connection is not included.

Another great brands is the Konica Minolta Page Pro 1400W Laser Printer, this printer can print up to 17 pages per minute, it has a 1200 x 600 dpi resolution, it prints about 9,000 pages per month on a cartridge of toner, the first page prints out in about 13 seconds and like the Brother model the cable is not included.

If you are interested in a scanner, then you may be interested in the HP Scanjet 4890, it is the fastest photo and negative scanner around. It has a 4800 x 9600 dip resolution, 48 bit color, it can preview the scans in about 6 seconds, it is equipped with a one touch button used for scanning, scanning film, scanning to share and it can copy as well. You can remove dust and scratches from the scanned images; it removes the ever present red eye and can make a picture brighter if it appears too dark. This scanner runs about $ 200.

The Epson Perfection 4490 Flat Bed Photo Scanner, this scanner can restore, repair and renew very old photos and film. It has a 4800 x 9600 dpi resolution, 42 bit color; it can hold film holders for 35mm film negatives and slides. It has the Epson Easy Photo Fix, this restores faded color pictures. The software for photo and document saving is included. This scanner is also priced at $ 200.