Inkjet printers are notorious for breaking down and wasting ink, but not the Brother MFC-J870DW. This all-in-one printer is a solid performer (at copying, scanning, faxing and wireless printing too), an ink miser, and owners say it’s actually reliable. With a 100-sheet paper tray, this is an ideal multifunction printer for personal or home-office use.

Laser all-in-one printers are faster and cheaper to run than inkjets — and reviews say the Brother MFC-7360N is the best of the bunch. This black-and-white all-in-one laser printer is an absolute workhorse, speedily churning out text and graphics that look crisper than what you’ll see from any inkjet printer or MFP.

If you plan to print a lot of photos — and copy, scan and fax, too — experts say the Canon Pixma MX922 is your best bet. Photos look beautifully detailed, better than prints from ordinary inkjets or the corner drugstore. Photos and text print quickly, although charts and graphics are painfully slow.

In test after test, the HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus e-All-in-One printer delivers professional quality output at a fast speed, and it also prints good quality photos. Most users appreciate its nifty features (including auto duplexing and a legal paper-sized scanning bed) and easy wireless use.