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Product Focus: Color Laser Multifunction Printers for Under $1,000

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Who says you can't have it all? Today's color laser multifunction printers can meet the document needs of most small offices, with all-in-one printing, faxing, and scanning. While they may not provide the kind of high-end performance in each area that you would expect from a dedicated device, these compact units can save both office space and money. Indeed, in our survey of the top color laser multifunction printers (MFPs), we found nearly 20 models that are priced under $1,000.

As with any all-in-one device, you should consider what features are most important to your office setup, since not all MFPs are equally adept at each function. If your office tends to print a lot, for example, focus your attention on print speed, paper capacity, or the ability to handle double-sided printing automatically.

While functionality differs from printer to printer, all models at this price point share a few features:

All are Windows and Mac compatible.
All but one include fax functionality. (The Lexmark X543dn, priced at $770, does not.) The rest offer up to 33.6 Kbps in fax transmission speed.
All provide USB 2.0 and Ethernet network connectivity, and several have additional options.

All prices are the manufacturer's suggested retail price; the reseller price may be up to 50 percent lower. Product info is based on manufacturers' specifications compiled by GovConnection.com and from the manufacturers themselves; we have not done any testing to verify manufacturers' claims.

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Brother MFC-9010CN Digital Color All-in-One

Copier
Printer
Scanner

Features: Weight: 50.00 lbs; Dimensions: 15.7" (h) x 16.9" (w) x 19.3" (d); Standard Media Capacity (# of sheets): 250; Standard Memory: 64 MB; Supported Memory: 576 MB; B&W Print Speed (max): 17 PPM; Color Print Speed (max): 17 PPM; B&W Print Resolution (max): 2,400 x 600 DPI; Color Print Resolution (max): 2,400 x 600 DPI; B&W Copier Speed (max): 17 PPM; Color Copier Speed (max): 17 PPM; B&W Copier Resolution (max): 600 x 600 DPI; Ports/ Connectors:
RJ-45 Ethernet port
USB 2.0 Type B port; Windows and Mac compatible: Yes

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Brother MFC-9120CN Digital Color All-in-One

Copier
Printer
Scanner
Fax

Features: Weight: 50.50 lbs; Dimensions: 15.7" (h) x 16.9" (w) x 19.3" (d); Standard Media Capacity (# of sheets): 250; Standard Memory: 64 MB; Supported Memory: 576 MB; B&W Print Speed (max): 17 PPM; Color Print Speed (max): 17 PPM; B&W Print Resolution (max): 2,400 x 600 DPI; Color Print Resolution (max): 2,400 x 600 DPI; B&W Copier Speed (max): 17 PPM; Color Copier Speed (max): 17 PPM; B&W Copier Resolution (max): 600 x 600 DPI; Fax Transmission Speed (max): 33.6 Kbps; Ports/Connectors:
RJ-11 port
RJ-45 Ethernet port
USB 2.0 Type B port; Windows and Mac compatible: Yes

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Brother MFC-9320CW Digital Color All-in-One

Copier
Printer
Scanner
Fax

Features: Weight: 50.50 lbs; Dimensions: 15.7" (h) x 16.9" (w) x 19.3" (d); Standard Media Capacity (# of sheets): 250; Standard Memory: 64 MB; Supported Memory: 576 MB; B&W Print Speed (max): 17 PPM; Color Print Speed (max): 17 PPM; B&W Print Resolution (max): 2,400 x 600 DPI; Color Print Resolution (max): 2,400 x 600 DPI; B&W Copier Speed (max): 17 PPM; Color Copier Speed (max): 17 PPM; B&W Copier Resolution (max): 600 x 600 DPI; Fax Transmission Speed (max): 33.6 Kbps; Ports/Connectors:
RJ-11 port
RJ-45 Ethernet port
Wireless 802.11 b/g connector
USB 2.0 Type B port; Windows and Mac compatible: Yes

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Brother MFC-9460cdn Color Laser All-In-One

Copier
Printer
Scanner
Fax

Features: Weight: 58.4 lbs; Dimensions: 19.4" (h) x 16.1" (w) x 19.8" (d); Standard Media Capacity (# of sheets): 300; Standard Memory: 128 MB; Supported Memory: 384 MB; B&W Print Speed (max): 25 PPM; Color Print Speed (max): 25 PPM; B&W Print Resolution (max): 2,400 x 600 DPI; Color Print Resolution (max): 2,400 x 600 DPI; B&W Copier Speed (max): 25 PPM; Color Copier Speed (max): 25 PPM; B&W Copier Resolution (max): 1,200 X 600 DPI; Fax Transmission Speed (max): 33.6 Kbps; Ports/Connectors:
RJ-11
RJ-45 Ethernet port
USB 2.0 Type B port
USB 2.0 Type A port; Windows and Mac compatible: Yes

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HP Color LaserJet CM1415fnw MFP

Copier
Printer
Scanner
Fax

Features: Weight: 50.10 lbs; Dimensions: 16.3" (h) x 17.4" (w) x 18.6" (d); Standard Media Capacity (# of sheets): 150; Standard Memory: 160 MB; Supported Memory: 160 MB; B&W Print Speed (max): 12 PPM; Color Print Speed (max): 8 PPM; B&W Print Resolution (max): 600 x 600 DPI; Color Print Resolution (max): 600 x 600 DPI; B&W Copier Speed (max): 12 PPM; Color Copier Speed (max): 8 PPM; B&W Copier Resolution (max): 600 x 600 DPI; Fax Transmission Speed (max): 33.6 Kbps; Ports/Connectors:
RJ-11 port
RJ-45 Ethernet port
Wireless 802.11 b/g/n connector
USB 2.0 Type A port
USB 2.0 Type B port; Windows and Mac compatible: Yes

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HP Color Laserjet CM2320fxi

Copier
Printer
Scanner
Fax

Features: Weight: 71.20 lbs; Dimensions: 25.6" (h) x 19.6" (w) x 19.4" (d); Standard Media Capacity (# of sheets): 550; Standard Memory: 160 MB; Supported Memory: 416 MB; B&W Print Speed (max): 21 PPM; Color Print Speed (max): 21 PPM; B&W Print Resolution (max): 600 x 600 DPI; Color Print Resolution (max): 600 x 600 DPI; B&W Copier Speed (max): 20 PPM; Color Copier Speed (max): 20 PPM; B&W Copier Resolution (max): 600 x 600 DPI; Fax Transmission Speed (max): 33.6 Kbps; Ports/Connectors:
RJ-11 port
RJ-45 Ethernet port
USB 2.0 Type B port; Windows and Mac compatible: Yes

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HP Color LaserJet CM2320nf MFP

Copier
Printer
Scanner
Fax

Features: Weight: 59.3 lbs; Dimensions: 21.7" (h) x 19.6" (w) x 19.4" (d); Standard Media Capacity (# of sheets): 300; Standard Memory: 160 MB; Supported Memory: 416 MB; B&W Print Speed (max): 21 PPM; Color Print Speed (max): 21 PPM; B&W Print Resolution (max): 600 x 600 DPI; Color Print Resolution (max): 600 x 600 DPI; B&W Copier Speed (max): 21 PPM; Color Copier Speed (max): 21 PPM; B&W Copier Resolution (max): 600 x 600 DPI; Fax Transmission Speed (max): 33.6 Kbps; Ports/Connectors:
RJ-11 port
RJ-45 Ethernet port
USB 2.0 Type B port; Windows and Mac compatible: Yes

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Lexmark X543dn Color Laser MFP

Copier
Printer
Scanner

Features: Weight: 59 lbs; Dimensions: 18.23" (h) x 17.3" (w) x 21.1" (d); Standard Media Capacity (# of sheets): 250; Standard Memory: 128 MB; Supported Memory: 640 MB; B&W Print Speed (max): 21 PPM; Color Print Speed (max): 21 PPM; B&W Print Resolution (max): 1,200 x 1,200 DPI; Color Print Resolution (max): 1,200 x 1,200 DPI; B&W Copier Speed (max): 21 PPM; Color Copier Speed (max): 21 PPM; B&W Copier Resolution (max): 1,200 x 1,200 DPI; Ports/Connectors:
RJ-45 Ethernet port
USB 2.0 Type B port
PictBridge port; Windows and Mac compatible: Yes

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Lexmark X544n Color Laser MFP

Copier
Printer
Scanner
Fax

Features: Weight: 60 lbs; Dimensions: 18.2" (h) x 17.3" (w) x 21.1" (d); Standard Media Capacity (# of sheets): 250; Standard Memory: 128 MB; Supported Memory: 640 MB; B&W Print Speed (max): 25 PPM; Color Print Speed (max): 25 PPM; B&W Print Resolution (max): 1,200 x 1,200 DPI; Color Print Resolution (max): 1,200 x 1,200 DPI; B&W Copier Speed (max): 25 PPM; Color Copier Speed (max): 25 PPM; B&W Copier Resolution (max): 1,200 x 1,200 DPI; Fax Transmission Speed (max): 33.6 Kbps; Ports/Connectors:
RJ-11 port
RJ-45 Ethernet port
USB 2.0 Type B port
USB 2.0 Type A port
PictBridge port; Windows and Mac compatible: Yes

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Okidata MC361 Color MFP

Copier
Printer
Scanner
Fax

Features: Weight: 63 lbs; Dimensions: 17.5" (h) x 16.8" (w) x 20" (d); Standard Media Capacity (# of sheets): 350; Standard Memory: 256 MB; Supported Memory: 768 MB; B&W Print Speed (max): 25 PPM; Color Print Speed (max): 23 PPM; B&W Print Resolution (max): 1,200 x 600 DPI; Color Print Resolution (max): 1,200 x 600 DPI; B&W Copier Speed (max): 25 PPM; Color Copier Speed (max): 23 PPM; B&W Copier Resolution (max): 600 x 600 DPI; Fax Transmission Speed (max): 33.6 Kbps; Ports/Connectors:
RJ-11 port
RJ-45 Ethernet port
USB 2.0 Type A port
USB 2.0 Type B port; Windows and Mac compatible: Yes

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Okidata MC561 Color MFP

Copier
Printer
Scanner
Fax

Features: Weight: 63 lbs; Dimensions: 17.5" (h) x 16.8" (w) x 20" (d); Standard Media Capacity (# of sheets): 350; Standard Memory: 256 MB; Supported Memory: 768 MB; B&W Print Speed (max): 31 PPM; Color Print Speed (max): 27 PPM; B&W Print Resolution (max): 1,200 x 600 DPI; Color Print Resolution (max): 1,200 x 600 DPI; B&W Copier Speed (max): 31 PPM; Color Copier Speed (max): 27 PPM; B&W Copier Resolution (max): 1,200 X 600 DPI; Fax Transmission Speed (max): 33.6 Kbps; Ports/Connectors:
RJ-11 port
RJ-45 Ethernet port
USB 2.0 Type A port
USB 2.0 Type B port
SD Card slot; Windows and Mac compatible: Yes

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Ricoh Aficio SP C232SF Color Laser Multifunction Printer

Copier
Printer
Scanner
Fax

Features: Weight: 66.14 lbs; Dimensions: 16.54" (h) x 19.41w" x 18.74" (d); Standard Media Capacity (# of sheets): 251; Standard Memory: 256 MB; Supported Memory: 512 MB; B&W Print Speed (max): 21 PPM; Color Print Speed (max): 21 PPM; B&W Print Resolution (max): 2,400 x 600 DPI; Color Print Resolution (max): 2,400 x 600 DPI; B&W Copier Speed (max): 21 PPM; Color Copier Speed (max): 21 PPM; B&W Copier Resolution (max): 600 x 600 DPI; Fax Transmission Speed (max): 33.6 Kbps; Ports/Connectors
RJ-11 port
RJ-45 Ethernet port
USB 2.0 Type B port; Windows and Mac compatible: Yes

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Samsung CLX-3185FW Color Multifunction Printer

Copier
Printer
Scanner
Fax

Features: Weight: 79.4 lbs; Dimensions: 25.6" (h) x 18.4" (w) x 19.6" (d); Standard Media Capacity (# of sheets): 350; Standard Memory: 256 MB; Supported Memory: 512 MB; B&W Print Speed (max): 21 PPM; Color Print Speed (max): 21 PPM; B&W Print Resolution (max): 9,600 x 600 DPI; Color Print Resolution (max): 9,600 x 600 DPI; B&W Copier Speed (max): 21 PPM; Color Copier Speed (max): 21 PPM; B&W Copier Resolution (max): 600 x 600 DPI; Fax Transmission Speed (max): 33.6 Kbps; Ports/Connectors:
RJ-11 port
RJ-45 Ethernet port
USB 2.0 Type A port
USB 2.0 Type B port; Windows and Mac compatible: Yes

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Samsung CLX-6220FX Color Laser Multifunction

Copier
Printer
Scanner
Fax

Features: Weight: 79.4 lbs; Dimensions: 25.6" (h) x 18.4" (w) x 19.6" (d); Standard Media Capacity (# of sheets): 350; Standard Memory: 256 MB; Supported Memory: 512 MB; B&W Print Speed (max): 21 PPM; Color Print Speed (max): 21 PPM; B&W Print Resolution (max): 9,600 x 600 DPI; Color Print Resolution (max): 9,600 x 600 DPI; B&W Copier Speed (max): 21 PPM; Color Copier Speed (max): 21 PPM; B&W Copier Resolution (max): 600 x 600 DPI; Fax Transmission Speed (max): 33.6 Kbps; Ports/Connectors:
RJ-11 port
RJ-45 Ethernet port
USB 2.0 Type A port
USB 2.0 Type B port; Windows and Mac compatible: Yes

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Samsung CLX-6250FX Color Laser Multifunction Printer

Copier
Printer
Scanner
Fax

Features: Weight: 82.5 lbs; Dimensions: 25.6" (h) x 18.4" (w) x 19.6" (d); Standard Media Capacity (# of sheets): 350; Standard Memory: 256 MB; Supported Memory: 768 MB; B&W Print Speed (max): 25 PPM; Color Print Speed (max): 25 PPM; B&W Print Resolution (max): 9,600 x 600 DPI; Color Print Resolution (max): 9,600 x 600 DPI; B&W Copier Speed (max): 25 PPM; Color Copier Speed (max): 25 PPM; B&W Copier Resolution (max): 600 x 600 DPI; Fax Transmission Speed (max): 33.6 Kbps; Ports/Connectors:
RJ-11 port
RJ-45 Ethernet port
USB 2.0 Type A port
USB 2.0 Type B port; Windows and Mac compatible: Yes

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Xerox Phaser 6128MFP Color Multifunction Printer

Copier
Printer
Scanner
Fax

Features: Weight: 63.9 lbs; Dimensions: 23" (h) x 16.7" (w) x 20" (d); Standard Media Capacity (# of sheets): 251; Standard Memory: 384 MB; Supported Memory: 384 MB; B&W Print Speed (max): 16 PPM; Color Print Speed (max): 12 PPM; B&W Print Resolution (max): 600 x 600 DPI; Color Print Resolution (max): 600 x 600 DPI; B&W Copier Speed (max): 16 PPM; Color Copier Speed (max): 12 PPM; B&W Copier Resolution (max): 600 x 600 DPI; Fax Transmission Speed (max): 33.6 Kbps; Ports/Connectors:
RJ-11
RJ-45 Ethernet port
USB 2.0 Type B port; Windows and Mac compatible: Yes

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Xerox Phaser 6180MFP/D Color Multifunction Printer

Copier
Printer
Scanner
Fax

Features: Weight: 90.4 lbs; Dimensions: 28.7" (h) x 18.1" (w) x 20.5" (d); Standard Media Capacity (# of sheets): 450; Standard Memory: 384 MB; Supported Memory: 1,380 MB; B&W Print Speed (max): 31 PPM; Color Print Speed (max): 20 PPM; B&W Print Resolution (max): 600 x 600 DPI; Color Print Resolution (max): 600 x 600 DPI; B&W Copier Speed (max): 20 PPM; Color Copier Speed (max): 7 PPM; B&W Copier Resolution (max): 600 x 600 DPI
DUPLEX PRINTING: Yes; Fax Transmission Speed (max): 33.6 Kbps; Ports/Connectors:
RJ-45 Ethernet port
USB 2.0 Type B port
Centronics 36-pin port; Windows and Mac compatible: Yes

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Xerox Phaser 6180MFP/N Color Multifunction Printer

Copier
Printer
Scanner
Fax

Features: Weight: 90.4 lbs; Dimensions: 28.7" (h) x 18.1" (w) x 20.5" (d); Standard Media Capacity (# of sheets): 450; Standard Memory: 384 MB; Supported Memory: 1,380 MB; B&W Print Speed (max): 31 PPM; Color Print Speed (max): 20 PPM; B&W Print Resolution (max): 600 x 600 DPI; Color Print Resolution (max): 600 x 600 DPI; B&W Copier Speed (max): 20 PPM; Color Copier Speed (max): 7 PPM; B&W Copier Resolution (max): 600 x 600 DPI; Fax Transmission Speed (max): 33.6 Kbps; Ports/Connectors:
RJ-45 Ethernet port
USB 2.0 Type B port
Centronics 36-pin port; Windows and Mac compatible: Yes

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