I am having the hardest time finding the best color printer for my home business. Please help me find the best one for card stock and specialty papers.
By lcipaper on January 31, 2008 3:00 PM
Here are our top picks for professional and personal ink-jet and laser printers based on CNET's review. Printer technology continues to evolve and improve therefore we suggest doing your own research at the time you are considering purchasing a printer. We also feel if you are interested in printing a complete range of papers & card stocks it is important to find a printer that can handle the heavier card stocks now available on our website.
Professional Ink-jet Printers:
Epson Stylus Photo R2400
Review: The Epson Stylus Photo R2400 printer's excellent monochrome printing further solidifies company's hegemony of the enthusiast and professional photo printer markets.
Specs: Ink-jet, Color, Wired, 0.6 pages/min, Mac, PC, 5760 dpi x 1440 dpi, 5760 dpi x 1440 dpi, Paper format 13 in x 19 in
Rating: 8.1
Price: $509 to $1349
Epson Stylus Pro 3800
Review: Epson's least expensive pro-series printer yet, the Stylus Pro 3800 is sure to dominate among pros, prosumers, and big-spending amateurs alike.
Specs: Ink-jet, Color, Wired, 4.1 min/page, 2 min/page, 5.5 min/page, 11 min/page, 6.6 min/page, 3.3 min/page, Mac, PC, 2880 dpi x 1440 dpi, 2880 dpi x 1440 dpi, Paper format as large as 17 inches wide
Price: $1058 to $1397
Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Professional Edition
Review: Epson's least expensive pro-series printer yet, the Stylus Pro 3800 is sure to dominate among pros, prosumers, and big-spending amateurs alike.
Specs: Ink-jet, Color, Wired, 4.1 min/page, 3.3 min/page, 6.6 min/page, 2 min/page, 11 min/page, 5.5 min/page, PC, Mac, 2880 dpi x 1440 dpi, 2880 dpi x 1440 dpi, Paper format as large as 17 inches wide
Price: $1319 to $1495
Personal Laser Printers:
Lexmark C532dn
Review: With fast speeds and impressive print quality, the Lexmark C530dn is a great color laser printer for the price. We prefer it over a more expensive color printer from the competition.
Specs: Laser, Color, Wired, 24 pages/min, 21 pages/min, 22 pages/min, Unix, PC, Mac, 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi, 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi, 250-sheet input tray that can expand to hold legal-size paper
Rating: 8.1
Price: $574 to $758
Lexmark C532n
Review: With fast speeds and impressive print quality, the Lexmark C530dn is a great color laser printer for the price. We prefer it over a more expensive color printer from the competition.
Specs: Laser, Color, Wired, 21 pages/min, 24 pages/min, 22 pages/min, PC, Unix, Mac, 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi, 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi, 250-sheet input tray that can expand to hold legal-size paper
Rating: 8.1
Price: $381 to $573
Professional Ink-jet Printers:
Epson Stylus Photo R2400
Review: The Epson Stylus Photo R2400 printer's excellent monochrome printing further solidifies company's hegemony of the enthusiast and professional photo printer markets.
Specs: Ink-jet, Color, Wired, 0.6 pages/min, Mac, PC, 5760 dpi x 1440 dpi, 5760 dpi x 1440 dpi, Paper format 13 in x 19 in
Rating: 8.1
Price: $509 to $1349
Epson Stylus Pro 3800
Review: Epson's least expensive pro-series printer yet, the Stylus Pro 3800 is sure to dominate among pros, prosumers, and big-spending amateurs alike.
Specs: Ink-jet, Color, Wired, 4.1 min/page, 2 min/page, 5.5 min/page, 11 min/page, 6.6 min/page, 3.3 min/page, Mac, PC, 2880 dpi x 1440 dpi, 2880 dpi x 1440 dpi, Paper format as large as 17 inches wide
Price: $1058 to $1397
Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Professional Edition
Review: Epson's least expensive pro-series printer yet, the Stylus Pro 3800 is sure to dominate among pros, prosumers, and big-spending amateurs alike.
Specs: Ink-jet, Color, Wired, 4.1 min/page, 3.3 min/page, 6.6 min/page, 2 min/page, 11 min/page, 5.5 min/page, PC, Mac, 2880 dpi x 1440 dpi, 2880 dpi x 1440 dpi, Paper format as large as 17 inches wide
Price: $1319 to $1495
Personal Laser Printers:
Lexmark C532dn
Review: With fast speeds and impressive print quality, the Lexmark C530dn is a great color laser printer for the price. We prefer it over a more expensive color printer from the competition.
Specs: Laser, Color, Wired, 24 pages/min, 21 pages/min, 22 pages/min, Unix, PC, Mac, 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi, 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi, 250-sheet input tray that can expand to hold legal-size paper
Rating: 8.1
Price: $574 to $758
Lexmark C532n
Review: With fast speeds and impressive print quality, the Lexmark C530dn is a great color laser printer for the price. We prefer it over a more expensive color printer from the competition.
Specs: Laser, Color, Wired, 21 pages/min, 24 pages/min, 22 pages/min, PC, Unix, Mac, 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi, 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi, 250-sheet input tray that can expand to hold legal-size paper
Rating: 8.1
Price: $381 to $573
