Need devices to scan and print documents, but are reluctant to buy multiple products? Opt for an all-in-one (AiO) product as these devices focus on print and scan functionalities for home usage and are often bundled with software to help organise all your photos. AiOs boast of multiple connectivity options for transferring files from different devices either via ethernet cables or WiFi connections. In certain cases, the wireless devices have to be connected to a host computer by wire (usually via USB) to initialise the device, and once the setup is completed, the user can opt for seamless operations by cutting the cord. Here’s a look at a few budget wireless AiOs that are available on Amazon. Do note that these devices were selected based on the specifications and features that they have to offer.
The USP of this wireless device is its easy setup. For even easier access, you can use the HP All-In-One Printer Remote mobile app to print, send scans to your e-mail or cloud storage, or to check the ink status. The 2.2-inch mono touchscreen display lets users issue commands from the display itself without the need to fiddle around with buttons, which may confuse you. The company claims that the all-in-one has a duty cycle of 1,000 pages per month. Its ergonomic design ensures that it can fit into any place with ease.
Ideal for usage in homes and small offices, The Canon Pixma E477 is said to be able to print up to 300 pages in a single monthly cycle. Further, the Selphy App offers greater connectivity as it allows users to control various functions via their smartphones. Apart from these functions, it also allows you to set up cloud services remotely and monitor the ink level status. The Auto Power On feature is another notable ability which allows the device to detect a print command. It automatically switches the printer on and automatically turns it off after a specific time. With the PIXMA Cloud Link feature, you can print from popular social media and other online services like Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Evernote and Dropbox as well.
What makes this all-in-one wireless printer a good option for you is the fact that it has a voice-activated printing feature which works with both Alexa & Google Assistant. In order to help set up the printer, users can make use of the HP All-In-One Remote App to get step-by-step instructions regarding how to proceed. Thanks to a compact and ergonomic design, you can place the device wherever you want, while ensuring that it doesn’t take up too much space on your desktop.
The auto-duplex printing feature on this all-in-one wireless printer is something that makes this device worthy of consideration. The device has the facility to print on both sides of the paper at the same time, thereby saving time and money. A very interesting feature of the printer is the ability to embed secret wishes, video and web links in print outs, and send them to family and friends. Simply download the Selphy application, place the smartphone above the photo and voila, your secret message is unlocked.