The best MFPs of 2020

This category contains multifunction devices with low productivity - less than 20 pages per minute. As you know, the presented models allow you to create only black and white pages. They are cheaper, more economical. At the same time, to date, color analogues are not inferior in relevance. However, they have less productive chips. Therefore, the MFPs collected below give the first page longer, they have a small resource. At the same time, we tried to select quite effective models taking into account the price and quality for domestic needs.

Opens our Top 15 best MFPs, the model for the house - HP LaserJet Pro M28W, which attracts with its neat design and good economy - up to 1000 sheets from one cartridge. The model is based on laser printing technology, and can serve up to 18 pages in one minute. The resolution of the image is 600 by 600 pixels. The device is distinguished by the presence of a built-in flatbed scanner, which allows you to make fairly high-quality digital versions of documents with a resolution in the region of 1200 dpi. At the same time, you can create copies by controlling scalability in the range from 25 to 400 percent. You can send prints via USB or wirelessly through Wi-Fi Direct, as well as Apple AirPrint and Google Cloud Print 2.0.

A convenient and functional MFP for the home with black and white printing was also proposed by the South Korean manufacturer of equipment. This is a model Samsung SL-M2070, positioned as a fast model of the initial category. At the same time, the budget multifunction device has an advanced flatbed scanner and a rather powerful processor. In addition, a good amount of memory is used. It is worth pointing to quality printing and an extensive list of embedded technologies. In particular, it is worth noting the intelligent saving mode, which helps to reduce the consumption of toner, as well as electrical energy. Customer reviews indicate a long service life and easy operation.

Definitely a decent model that has found application in small offices. However, the manufacturer is positioning an inexpensive, but good MFP as a reliable assistant for the home. The Kyocera FS-1020MFP model supports several functions at once, including printing, scanner and copying materials. At the same time, it differs in ergonomic design and good performance for its price category - up to 20 pages per minute, scanning up to 20 images per minute. The toner supply lasts 2,500 pages. It is worth noting the scaling range from 25 to 400% with an increase of 1%. As part of continuous copying, you can make up to 1 to 99 pages. Settings apply to text, photo.

Among the good budget MFPs for the home is the Brother DCP-1612WR, equipped with a high-speed Wi-Fi module that provides quick pairing with smartphones. The model, as you know, supports the function of printing, copying and scanning documents in good quality. At the same time, the equipment is compact in size and reliable assembly. The comments of the owners indicate the stable operation of office equipment over time. The DCP-1612WR print speed is 20 pages per minute. Connection is via USB 2.0 with support for Hi-Speed ​​mode. It is worth noting the presence of a good LCD screen with support for two lines and the output of 16 characters each. In general, the screen is quite informative. The toner cartridge is designed for 1000 images.

The best MFP for home in 2020 is the Canon i-SENSYS MF3010 model, combining a scanner, a copier and a printer in one case. This will save a lot of free space in the house. At the same time, the device copes with intense loads, and opens a wide range of functions to users. Based on the feedback of home craftsmen, the device economically consumes toner during printing. The maximum resolution is 600x1200dots per inch, which is the best result for this price category. Pleases with the support of various paper formats, including A4, B5, LTR, LGL, EXE.

This category contains mainly laser monochrome models that attract a special laser beam that quickly marks individual sections of the photosensitive drum, and the toner sticks to them with high efficiency. That is, powder paint, which is then transferred to paper. This technology is considered the best for working with business documents. Good durability is guaranteed, high quality images are achieved. For color printing, this technology is used less often than in inkjet models.

The Kyocera ECOSYS M3645DN model, capable of delivering up to 45 black-and-white A4 images in just 60 seconds, opens the list of the best office MFPs. The device is characterized by durable components, which guarantees a high level of efficiency and reliability. Reviews of this confirmation. Users managed to evaluate the quality of duplex printing, scanning, copying materials and fax. At the same time, the company took care of the increased performance of the device compared to its predecessor. It is worth noting that the brand’s engineers paid due attention not only to performance, but also to the ease of use of office equipment, which also manifests itself in file compression, digitization speed, and the ease of sending large amounts of data in electronic form.

This is a good monochrome laser MFP from the Xerox VersaLink B405 series. The device works on the basis of Xerox ConnectKey, which works perfectly with standard tasks, automating key processes. Users of office equipment of this brand will certainly appreciate the user interface that is inherent in all printers and MFPs of this manufacturer. The software has a high level of convenience and simplicity. However, you do not need to have any additional knowledge for the comfortable operation of the scanner, copier, fax, printer equipment. Printing is carried out in a resolution of 1200x1200 dpi with a productivity of 45 pages in 1 minute.

The advantages of this office equipment include a powerful processor, an updated printing algorithm and fast scanning thanks to the support of DSDF technology. A powerful office MFP allows you to scan up to 60 duplex images per minute. At the same time, the Samsung SL-M4580FX model is characterized by a high level of efficiency. Allows you to print up to 40,000 pages per month with a drum resource for 100,000 prints of professional quality. Simplicity in operation is guaranteed by touch control and synchronization with a smartphone. This model is equipped with the Android ™ based SMART UX Center system. Judging by the numerous user reviews, the device has an intuitive menu. At the same time, with the help of the Auto Start option, it was possible to almost completely automate embedded applications and directly the process of operating the equipment, respectively.

This model allows you to print at speeds up to 47 pages in 1 minute. The device has a high level of security and good performance. At the same time, it attracts a good office MFP with a reliable design, high energy consumption and a powerful quad-core chip with a frequency of 1.2 GHz with 2 gigabytes of RAM. There is enough performance to process 100 images in 60 seconds. It is worth adding that the built-in steller allows you to quickly stitch documents without the hassle of users. Even in a large enterprise, such a multifunctional device is very relevant. It is worth adding that this MFP complies with the GDPR regulation.

The best office MFP for 2020 is the HP LaserJet Enterprise M631DN, which represents the most advanced technology and high performance. The first page is displayed after 7.9 seconds. At the same time, users note the excellent quality of bilateral documents. It is worth adding that this multifunctional device consumes significantly less electricity than analogues, due to the presence of a well-thought-out design and the use of toner. The feeding and stacking of paper is carried out in different ways. In particular, by means of a stand on castors and by means of a special device that holds up to 550 sheets of paper format 4 by 6 inches. Special attention is given to HP laser cartridges that support JetIntelligence technology. It is worth saying that they are distinguished by an increased resource, in comparison with the models of the previous generation.

In this category, you will find models that support full color printing. At the same time, we paid attention to the collection of both budget and premium units. It is worth noting that even inexpensive multifunction devices of this type should, at a minimum, work within the standard CMYK color scheme. In premium models, advanced options for schemes are used, covering more colors and shades. You should understand that such printing of documents is more expensive than b / w.And it is rational to use color MFPs in the event that there is color plays a decisive role. Otherwise, it simply makes no sense to overpay.

The MFP rating of 2020 is supplemented by the color model with CISS from Epson - Expression Home XP-3100, which allows to solve a wide range of tasks. Suitable for both home and small office. Based on comments from customers, the model is equipped with a small LCD display, with which it is extremely simple to manage all processes. At the same time, the manufacturer managed to increase the productivity of the device up to 33 pages per minute - in monochrome printing up to 15 pages per minute in color. However, it was possible to reduce paper consumption, up to 50%. The loading tray holds up to 100 sheets. Of particular note is the quality of the implementation of the flatbed scanner and the simple connection to a computer via Wi-Fi.

In terms of price and quality, a good color MFP called the HP Color Laser 178NW looks very solid. Productive office equipment is equipped with a printer that supports dynamic security. At the same time, the model attracts with its compact size, fast scanning and simple printing. Using this device, you can make high-quality color prints, scan materials directly from your smartphone. Judging by the reviews, this model is great, up to 5 users when printing around 1,500 pages per month. Of course, not the highest performance, but for such a price a chic choice. It is worth adding that it takes several minutes to configure the equipment.

In search of a color multifunctional device for the office, many buyers have already opted for a reliable and reasonably efficient model of the Canon i-SENSYS MF641Cw (3102C015). At the same time, the design includes a good printer, copier and scanner. Pleased with the presence of a practical case, improved touch screen, with which you can control, in fact, all the settings of the MFP. At the same time, the resolution of laser technology is 1200 by 1200 pixels with a performance of 18 pages per minute. The maximum load per month is around 30 thousand sheets, which is a good indicator for this price category. You can use USB, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi to connect.

This is a good 3-in-1 MFP, which includes a fairly high-quality printer, copier and scanner. At the same time, the Epson L3150 model represents a new generation of multifunctional devices, which is due to the presence of frontal ink tank, there is an ink container with a built-in valve that protects users from accidental spillage of consumables. In addition, the upgraded Key Lock refueling system pleases. It is worth adding that this Prior got the Wi-Fi Direct function, and it can easily be interfaced with smartphones based on iOS and Android. Judging by the statement from the manufacturer, this model costs 25 times more profitable than cartridge counterparts.

The best digital MFP of 2020 is the Canon i-SENSYS MF645CX, equipped with a wireframe function to realize the ambitions of users in small and medium-sized businesses. In addition, the device has an advanced security option and ink consumption. The model supports the fax function, and is used by many enterprises representing the interests of both small and medium-sized businesses. The advantages of technology include a good print speed, up to 21 A4 pages per minute. Implemented user data protection, work protection through a PIN code. The capacity of the tray holds up to 250 liters. It is extremely difficult to find fault with the quality of double-sided printing, as well as with the cost-effectiveness of this MFP.

Given that multifunction devices support the functions of a copier, printer, scanner, and even fax, it is obvious that the question of buying such office equipment involves the study of many parameters. In particular, if you do not know how to choose an MFP, you should pay attention to the following parameters:

• paper format - modern models can support different sizes of media, but the most basic are A3 (29.7 by 42 cm) and A4 (21 by 29.7 cm). A separate category includes office formats of type A0 (118.9 by 84.1 cm).
• maximum resolution - most often this parameter is indicated by two numbers (the number of pixels per inch). The higher the indicators, the more detailed the resulting image, as a rule.
• first page print speed is an important parameter for offices, indicating the speed of issuing the first copy of a document.
• two-sided scanning is an actual function for both home and office models, which can significantly save time. Provides scanning paper on both sides.
• auto feed of originals - indicates the number of sheets that can be placed simultaneously in the MFP. This greatly simplifies scanning and copying when working with large volumes of documents.
• monthly resource - the number of pages that office equipment can process without a significant load and risks of failure.

Of course, you can still talk about paper density, tray, consumption of b / w and color cartridges, but these are all secondary issues. If you do not know which MFP to buy for your home or office, you should pay attention directly to comparing the current models, focusing on the proposals of various resources involved in the review, rating, etc. As for our top, the conclusion is as follows:

• good and inexpensive MFP - Samsung SL-M2070;
• for home in price and quality - Canon i-SENSYS MF3010;
• Best Office MFP - HP LaserJet Enterprise M631DN;
• effective color model - Canon i-SENSYS MF645CX.