11 best multifunction printers with CISS

Multifunctional devices (MFPs) of inkjet-type printing, combining at least three functions - a printer, a scanner, a copier - an extremely convenient and profitable acquisition for office work. The only problem in case of sufficiently intensive operation is the replacement of consumables. The fact that the original cartridge is comparable in price to the printer itself hasn't surprised anyone for a long time, but the problem remains.

The problem is solved by installing a system of continuous ink supply, but often for this you have to seriously interfere with the design of the printer, which automatically implies a loss of warranty. Therefore, it makes sense to buy an MFP in which the availability of a CISS is provided for initially. There are quite a few such models on the market, and to make it easier for you to make the right choice, editors of iexpert.techinfus.com/en/en/ prepared for you a rating of 11 such devices that our experts considered to be the best.

How to choose a multifunction printer with CISS

To begin, consider the main points that you need to pay attention to when choosing an MFP with CISS. As for the CISS itself, its main role in most cases is to minimize the cost of printing. But the main thing in the MFP is still its functionality, print quality and other parameters, and the role of the CISS is, though important, but secondary.

Function modules

As mentioned above, the MFP is able to perform at least three functions that until their appearance were performed by separate devices - a scanner, printer, copier. To this minimum, depending on the developer’s idea, a fax may be added. The most inexpensive modifications imply manual scanning, while the more expensive ones are equipped with an additional block for automatic feeding of originals. Moreover, these same blocks can submit originals for scanning / copying even in duplex mode, if this is provided for by technical capabilities.

Ink type and shades

Used in inkjet printers and MFP inks are the two most common types - pigment or water-soluble. The first ones are better at almost everything - a richer color rendition, a more “correct” point without a decompression effect (spreading), the image does not float when in contact with moisture, does not creep away when selected by a marker and does not stain the marker itself. On the other hand, water soluble inks are trivially cheaper. Often, developers resort to a compromise when the color ink in the device is water-soluble, and the black ink is pigment.

Most of the affordable MFPs form a full color image based on the four colors of the basic CMYK model — cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. Those models that are specifically designed to print color images of impeccable quality, can use additional shades - for example, gray, light blue, light magenta.

The volume, and accordingly the resource of the ink supplied with the MFP, may also be different.In some cases, the device can be equipped with a double set of ink, which will be enough for many months, or even for years, and in our rating this model will be considered.

Connection methods and the rest of the functionality

Modern printing devices can connect to a PC through a variety of interfaces - USB, wired and wireless networks, it all depends on the specific engineering design. In terms of medium and, especially, a large office, this moment acquires serious importance, and the types of connections must be paid attention to.

Some models may have useful additional functions that can make life much easier: the ability to print directly from flash cards without having to connect to a PC; printing on optical disks; borderless printing; duplex mode (duplex printing)

Print and scan format

Here, it would seem, everything is obvious - A4 and A3 formats cannot be confused in any way. But just in case it is worth warning that the maximum print format A3 in the MFP does not always imply the ability to scan originals of the same size. There are inexpensive models in which the maximum formats of the scanner and printer do not match. Therefore, having discovered a large format MFP at a particularly affordable price, you should carefully look at the key technical characteristics.

Rating the best MFP with CISS

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Rating the best MFP with CISS	1	Epson L1455	67 020 ₽
	2	Epson L6190	30 320 ₽
	3	Epson L6170	28 020 ₽
	4	Epson L850	27 050 ₽
	5	Epson M205	20 475 ₽
	6	Canon PIXMA G4410	20 180 ₽
	7	Brother DCP-T700W InkBenefit Plus	-
	8	Canon PIXMA G2410	10 680 ₽
	9	HP Ink Tank Wireless 415	10 080 ₽
	10	Brother DCP-T510W	13 550 ₽
	11	HP Ink Tank 315	9 780 ₽

Now we go directly to the ranking of the best MFP with CISS. Our experts have identified 11 models from a wide market offer, of which almost half is made by Epson, a world-famous company that is associated in the mass consumer’s mind with printers and related products. All 11 models - jet, differ only in technology - piezoelectric or thermal. All but M205 print in full color. The format of all devices - A4, and only the most expensive model L1455 - A3.

Epson L1455

Rating: 4.9

First of all, let's consider an Epson multifunction printer, which has a characteristic that our experts could not ignore - the maximum print format is A3. All other devices in the rating will be A4. Another important note about the format - this model is capable not only of printing, but also of scanning the large A3 format.

This multifunction device is designed for desktop placement despite decent overall dimensions - 666x418x486 mm and weight - 23 kg. To operate the device, it is enough to consume 20 W of electricity. Pending power consumption - not more than 9.1 watts. The maximum level of noise - no more than 44 dB. The MFP is equipped with an external color display with a size of 4.3 inches diagonal.

The MFP prints on piezoelectric technology, forming an image of four primary colors. In printer mode, the maximum resolution is 4800x1200 dpi. There is a duplex function that is activated automatically if there is a request for duplex printing from the software. There is a separate photo printing mode. The layout for maximum speeds - 32 copies. A4 per minute for b / w and 20 copies. A4 per minute for color. Color photo 10x15 cm printed 69 seconds.

In scanner mode (flatbed / draw with contact sensor), the device reads the original up to 329x483 mm in size with a maximum resolution of 1200x2400 dpi. Separate, non-bonded originals can be loaded into a 35-sheet automatic feeder. Automatic feeding can work in duplex mode.

In copier mode, the maximum print resolution coincides with the scanner maximum of 1200x2400 dpi. Up to 99 copies are printed per cycle.

In addition to the functions required for an MFP - a printer, scanner, copier - the device can also work as a standalone fax. Fax resolution - up to 1200x600 dpi, full color, memory up to 550 pages.

This model assumes correct work with paper not less in density 64 and not more than 256 grams per square meter. meter.For automatic paper feed, a 250-sheet reservoir is provided; the output capacity of the output slot is 125 sheets.

The capacity of color ink tanks in the CISS corresponds to conditional 7.5 thousand copies each and 6 thousand pages is black. Pigment inks are used. The minimum amount of drops - 2.8 pl.

Connect the device via USB or Wi-Fi, as well as directly to a wired LAN for public access. Supports memory card, direct print, AirPrint. A set of drivers includes support for the latest generation of iOS, Mac OS and Windows operating systems. PostScript no support.

Epson L6190

Rating: 4.8

The second interesting model with the CISS from the Epson five presented continues the rating. This multifunction device differs from the previous model "twice" in two parameters at once - format and cost. The model is two times cheaper primarily due to the smaller format.

This model, like the previous one, was created for desktop placement; moreover, here the overall dimensions - 375x231x347 mm and weight - 6.8 kg completely allow. To operate the device is powered from the network, consuming two times less energy than the above model - 12 watts. The MFP is equipped with a 2.4 inch compact display. There is a separate replaceable waste ink tank.

The printing module works on piezoelectric technology, creating an image based on 4 primary colors. In printer mode, the maximum resolution is 4800x1200 dpi. There is an automatic duplex mode and a separate photo print mode. The layout at maximum speeds almost exactly coincides with the parameters of the previous model - 33 copies. per minute for b / w and 20 for color. Color photo 10x15 cm printed 69 seconds. Borderless printing is possible.

In scanner mode (the scanner type is the same as that of the model above) it reads the original A4 with a maximum resolution of 1200x2400 dpi. The depth of color perception is 24 bits, the gray scale is 256 shades. There is a device for automatic feeding, including two-sided, with a capacity of 30 sheets.

In copier mode, the limiting resolution is the same as that of the scanner - 1200x2400 dpi. Up to 99 copies are printed per cycle. You can zoom in or out four times.

The functions and features of the built-in fax are as follows: memory - 180 pages; resolution limit - 200x200 dpi; full color; PC Fax software.

The allowable paper density here fully coincides with the above model - from 64 to 256 grams per meter. The capacity of the automatic feed is designed for 250 sheets, the output slot is 30 sheets.

The capacity of color ink tanks in the CISC corresponds to conditional 7.5 thousand copies each and 6 thousand pages - black (pigment ink). The minimum volume of a drop is 3.3 pl.

Connection options - USB, Wi-Fi, LAN. The device supports memory cards, direct printing, AirPrint. A set of drivers includes support for the latest generation of iOS, Mac OS, Android and Windows operating systems. There is a web interface. PostScript no support.

Epson L6170

Rating: 4.7

Now consider the MFP from Epson, which is practically the twin brother of the previous model, if not for a few differences. First of all, let us describe them.

In fact, the only most noticeable difference is that the fax function has been abolished in this device. But due to this only difference, the price of the device is significantly reduced. Considering how fast classic faxes with data transmission over the switching telephone network go out of circulation, the absence of this function in the device cannot be considered a disadvantage.

The remaining differences are already "minimalistic" character: the capacity of the automatic feeding is designed for 150 sheets (against 250 liters in the above described MFP); less functional control panel; more modest design.

Even the overall dimensions and weight of this model fully coincide with the previous one, and the same applies to printing technology, resolution in different modes, performance, and other things.

It is necessary to highlight some points that relate to both models - L6170 and L6190. Firstly, this is a simple but elegant solution to the problem of mistaken refilling with the wrong ink. Epson specialists solved the problem by providing each container with an individual shape of the nozzle, which coincides according to the key principle with a lock only with the “correct” tank in the carriage.

The second important point - the MFP comes with a double set of consumables. According to the conventional calculation based on the average intensity of the use of the MFP at 300 copies per month, a regular set of ink in the package should be enough for three years of operation without buying new ink (11.2 thousand A4 color images and 14 thousand black and white).

Black pigment inks instantly dry out and “stick” like laser toner, that is, they don't “float” when they come into contact with water and do not smudge when you select text with a marker.

Epson L850

Rating: 4.7

Continuing rating model MFP L850 from Epson, which is already significantly different from the L6190. It focuses on improving print quality and realistic images. At the same time, the cost of the device was even reduced a little by eliminating some technical elements.

The overall dimensions of the device are 542 × 196 × 386 mm, the mass outside the package is 9.1 kg. Power consumption - 12 watts. The panel is equipped with an external color display 2.72 inches. Optimum in design, size and weight for table placement.

An important structural difference between this model and the three options described above is the lack of an automatic feed module for scanner-copier. But, as already mentioned, the emphasis here is on print quality, for which there are not four, but six tanks with inks of different shades.

The printing technology of this MFP is the same as that of the previous ones - a piezoelectric jet. Each of the six cartridge tanks holds an ink volume of approximately 1.8 thousand copies. Ink colors: black, cyan, light cyan, magenta, light magenta, yellow. The minimum volume of a drop is 1.5 pl.

When working as a printer, the MFP prints on paper and film carriers, on optical disks with a special surface. There is a function of printing photos including borderless at high speed - 1 color photo format 10 × 15 for 12 seconds. The maximum resolution is 5760 × 1440. A4 print speed is 37 and 38 copies per minute for b / w or color respectively.

The scanner perceives the colors of the source with a depth of 24 bits. Readout details are 1200 × 2400. The same maximum print resolution of copy mode with 99 maximum copies per cycle.

The compartment for feeding paper is designed for 100 sheets, for issuing - for 50 sheets. The recommended density is from 64 to 300 grams.

Connects the device only directly to the PC via USB 2.0. Supported memory cards and direct printing from cards to bypass the computer. PostScript is not supported. Standard drivers from the manufacturer - for the Windows-family systems and Mac OS.

Epson M205

Rating: 4.7

Completes the top five MFP with CISS brand Epson model M205. This is the only MFP in our rating, designed only for black and white printing. Expectedly, this is the most inexpensive model in the top five Epson devices.

Overall dimensions of the multifunctional device - 435x226x377 mm, net weight - 6 kg. In work consumes up to 10 watts of electricity. Implies desktop placement. The panel is equipped with a miniature monochrome LCD screen.

The principle of printing is the same here - jet, piezoelectric. The minimum volume of a drop - 3 pl.In printer mode, the resolution limit is 1440x720 dpi. Maximum speed - 34 copies per minute. The first print is issued after 5.4 seconds. Pigment inks are used, the resource of the refilled reservoir is conditional 6 thousand copies.

A flatbed scanner with a contact sensor is capable of reading images with a resolution of 1200x2400 dpi. In addition to the scanner, there is an automatic feeding of originals (one-sided) with a capacity of 30 sheets. Scanner resolution "inherits" copy mode by printing copies with the same detail. The scale can be changed four times up or down in 1 percent increments. The number of copies per cycle is up to 99.

The paper’s density in this model is set at a rather rigid limit on the maximum - not more than 92 grams per square meter. The lower limit is the same as for all previous multifunction devices - 64 g / sq. meter. The feed tray is designed for 100 sheets.

This multifunction device supports two types of connection - directly to a PC via USB 2.0 or wireless 802.11n wireless via Wi-Fi, supported by AirPrint. A set of drivers includes support for Windows-based systems, iOS and Mac OS.

Canon PIXMA G4410

Rating: 4.6

Now let's move on to the MFP with CISS from other manufacturers, and our rating will continue the model of another well-known company, also Japanese - Canon. The assembly of this model is carried out at one of the factories Canon in Thailand. In this case, we are dealing with the technology of thermal rather than piezoelectric inkjet printing.

Overall dimensions of the device - 445x197x330 mm, net weight - 7.3 kg. To ensure the operating mode, it needs a power consumption of 10 W, a standby mode - no more than 0.9 W During operation, the noise is no more than 53.5 dB, as the manufacturer claims. Designed unit for desktop layout. In addition to the three main functions, also contains a full fax.

This device uses pigment black ink and water-soluble color ink. Only 4 ink tanks, one for each base color of the CMYK palette. The resource of each refilled color tank corresponds to conditional 6 thousand copies, black - 7 thousand.

In printer mode, the maximum resolution for both color and b / w is limited to 4800x1200 dpi. The minimum volume of a drop - 2 pl. It is possible to print photos on special photographic paper, to print borderless images on any media. The maximum print speed in this model of the MFP is significantly lower than that of any of the above, 8.8 black and white prints per minute or 5 color. One photo 10x15 cm is displayed exactly one minute.

A flatbed / pull-out scanner with a contact sensor reads images of originals with a color depth of 24 bits or 256 shades of gray scale. Scan resolution is also significantly lower than previous solutions - 600x1200 dpi. The work is greatly accelerated and simplified by the auto-feed block of sources (one-sided) with a capacity of 20 sheets. The feed rate / scan one sheet of the original - 14 seconds. The function of the copier allows four times to change the scale in both directions.

The paper feed slot is designed for 100 sheets. Permissible density - not less than 64 and not more than 105 grams per square meter. The maximum density of Canon original photo paper is 275 g / m².

Built-in fax scans the document sent with a resolution of 300x300 dpi in full color and remembers up to 50 previously processed pages.

You can connect the device to a PC via USB cable (available in the delivery package) to the 2.0 interface or via a wireless Wi-Fi network; AirPrint technology is supported. There are built-in hardware and software for efficient work with cloud storage. A set of drivers supports Windows, Mac OS, iOS.

Brother DCP-T700W InkBenefit Plus

Rating: 4.6

Now consider another "Japanese" - MFP produced by an international corporation with Japanese roots Brother. This model is recommended by the manufacturer for individual use, but it is also more than suitable for a small office.

Overall dimensions of the device - 435x180x374 mm, net weight - 8.3 kg. Power consumption during operation - up to 18 W, in the standby state - no more than 2.5 W. The principle of printing is jet, piezoelectric.

The printer prints color images on a standard four-color model at a resolution of 1200x6000 dpi maximum. The maximum resolution of the black and white mode is the same. There is a photo printing function. Production speed - up to 11 black and white A4 images per minute and up to 6 color. Resource of any color ink reservoir - 5 thousand conventional pages, black - 6 thousand pages.

Scanning module tablet / broaching type in standard mode reads the original with a resolution of 1200x2400 dpi. Also provides a mode of high detail scanning, when by a special order of image reading and software processing, the resolution is increased to an incredible level of 19200x19200 dpi. The scanner is equipped with a one-sided auto-feed module with a capacity of 20 sheets. The speed of processing color sources - 4.27 l / min, black and white - 3.37 l / min.

When the MFP is used as a copier, the processing speed of originals almost coincides with the scanning speed: 4.8 l / min - h / w and 3 l / min - color. The maximum copy resolution for any chromaticity is 1200x1200 dpi. The scale can be changed four times in increments of 1% of the original size.

For this model, paper is recommended for a density of not more than 220 and not less than 64 grams per square meter. The paper feed slot holds 100 sheets, the output slot is up to 50 sheets.

You can connect to the MFP directly via the USB 2.0 interface or wireless 802.11n Wi-Fi. Regular drivers support Windows-based operating systems, Linux and Mac OS.

Canon PIXMA G2410

Rating: 4.5

Another MFP with Canon's CISS in our rating is the budget model G2410 of the PIXMA line. The device is in great demand due to ease of operation, low weight and size, reasonable price.

Dimensions of the MFP - 445x163x330 mm, net weight - 6.3 kg. Power consumption in work and waiting - 9 and 0.6 W, respectively. With active loading produces noise up to 53.5 dB. Technology of drawing the image - jet, thermal. The design implies a desktop installation.

The printing module can print photos, including borderless. Images in color are formed on the base 4-color model. The minimum volume of a drop - 2 pl. In printer mode, the maximum resolution can be as high as 4800x1200 dpi in both color and black and white. Color ink tanks are designed for 7 thousand conventional pages each, black ink tanks - 6 thousand pages. Pigment type black ink is used, color ink is water soluble. The speed of production of prints - 8.8 and 5 images per minute in b / w and color, respectively. Photo 10x15 cm in full color and resolution printed for 60 seconds.

A scanning module of a tablet type with a contact sensor reads originals with a resolution of up to 600x1200 dpi, a color depth of 48 bits and a gray scale is 256. The speed of reading the source is 19 seconds per full A4 page. In copy mode, printing is carried out at a resolution not exceeding the maximum scanner resolution. The maximum number of copies per cycle is 20.

The paper feed slot holds up to 100 sheets of paper. The recommended density is not less than 64 and not more than 210 grams per square meter. meter. Photo paper can have a density of up to 275 g / m. sq.

The MFP is connected in the only way - through the USB 2.0 interface. Proprietary drivers support only Windows operating systems.

HP Ink Tank Wireless 415

Rating: 4.5

Now we will consider the first in our rating model MFP not a Japanese brand, but the American one - HP. The name of the Ink Tank Wireless line unambiguously hints at the main advantages of the device - the presence of a CISS and wireless connection. At the price this model is comparable to the previous one.

The physical dimensions of the case are 525x158x310 mm, the mass outside the package is 4.67 kg. Power consumption - 10 and 2.1 W in work and waiting, respectively. Thermal inkjet technology is used for color printing based on four basic shades. Conditional performance is estimated at about a thousand images per month, which conventionally assigns this model to the category of multifunction devices for individual use for the most part at home.

The resource of each color inkwell is designed for 8 thousand A4 prints, black - 5 thousand. The color inks in this model are water soluble, the black ones are pigmented.

In the "role" of the printer, the device reproduces images with up to 4800x1200 dpi in color or up to 1200x1200 dpi in b / w, including borderless printing and photo paper. The speed of production of prints (maximum) - 19 copies of A4 per minute in b / w or 15 copies in color. The first imprint in the cycle comes out after 14 s monochrome and 18 s color.

The device can scan with 1200 × 1200 details and a 24-bit range of recognition of shades (or 256 shades of gray scale). In copy mode, the maximum technical quality of the print will be no more than 600 × 300. You can adjust the scale four times. One copy cycle includes up to 9 copies.

The paper feed slot is designed for a maximum (recommended) for 60 sheets, for issuance - 25 sheets. Suitable for automatic feeding paper with a density of not more than 300 grams per square meter. meter.

The device is equipped with a relatively powerful, as for this class of technology, a processor with a frequency of 360 MHz. The MFP can be connected via a wire to the PC USB 2.0 interface, as well as via Wi-Fi. Official drivers are released for Windows, Mac OS, iOS, Android systems.

Brother DCP-T510W

Rating: 4.5

Another model in our ranking is a multifunctional multifunction printer system with a relatively young Japanese brand Brother. It is one third more expensive than the previous solution, but it also significantly exceeds it in functionality.

Overall dimensions of the device - 453 × 159 × 380 mm, weight outside the package - 7.5 kg. Energy consumption - up to 14 and up to 3 W in operation and waiting, respectively. Nominal noise declared by the manufacturer is not higher than 50 dB. The technology of applying ink - piezoelectric jet. Recommended for individual use. The capacity of color ink tanks is based on 5 or 6.5 thousand conventional copies for color and b / w respectively.

When working as a printer, printing is carried out with a resolution of up to 1200 × 6000, including borderless and on photo paper. The minimum volume of a drop is 1.5 pl. The speed of reproduction of prints - a maximum of 12 or 6 images in b / w and color, respectively. The first loop imprint comes out after 18 seconds.

The scanning unit reads the source at resolutions up to 1200 × 2400 or up to 19200 × 19200 in the enhanced mode, when software processing is added to the optical readout. The depth of color removal is 24 bits or 256 gray scale tones. Scanner speed - 4.38 sec / p in color and 3.5 sec / p in b / w. The scanned image can be sent by e-mail directly from the device.

In the mode of "copier" prints with the highest technical quality 1200x600 dpi. A fourfold increase / decrease in the source image in 1 percent increments is allowed. One copy cycle includes up to 99 copies.

The paper feed container holds the recommended maximum number of sheets - 151, the dispensing tray - 50 sheets. There is also a separate slot for manual submission to 1 sheet. The recommended paper density is no more than 300 grams per square meter. meter.

The electronics of the device is controlled by a relatively powerful processor, the high speed of image processing provides the RAM in the amount of 128 MB. Device connection - via USB 2.0 or via Wi-Fi standard 802.11n, supported by AirPrint. There is a web interface. Branded drivers support Windows, Mac OS, iOS.

HP Ink Tank 315

Rating: 4.4

Finishing the ranking of the best multifunctional power supplies with CISS according to iexpert.techinfus.com/en/en/ is another “American” from HP of the Ink Tank line. It is also part-time and the cheapest of all reviewed in the review.

This model is the most compact and lightweight in the whole review: dimensions - 525x158x310 mm, weight outside the package - 4.67 kg. Rated power consumption - 10 watts in operation and 2.1 - in waiting. Thermal inkjet color printing technology. Approximate nominal productivity of 1 thousand copies per month corresponds to the rate of individual use. The resource of color inks is based on 8 and 6 thousand conventional copies in color and b / w respectively.

The device as a printer provides technical quality at the level of 4800x1200 dpi in full color and 1200x1200 dpi in monochrome printing. Supports printing photos and any borderless images. Speed ​​of work (maximum) - 19 and 16 pages in b / w and color, respectively. The first print is issued after 18 seconds in color and 14 seconds in b / w.

The resolution of the scanning module in this model is 1200x1200 dpi. In the "Xerox" mode printing is carried out with a quality of 600x300 dpi on any chromaticity, adjust the scale to 400% in the direction of increase or decrease. One copy cycle includes 9 copies.

The paper loading tray holds 60 sheets, the output slot is 25 sheets. Recommended paper density of not more than 300 grams per square meter. and at least 60 grams per square meter.

Electronics MFP running processor with a frequency of 360 MHz. Connect the device only wired directly to the PC USB 2.0 interface. Regular drivers support Windows and Mac OS.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.