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Office and workgroup printers are usually laser-based due to their high workload, print quality and speed. Surprisingly, the quest to drive down cost per print also see the inkjet printers among this class, thanks to the ink tank evolution.

We normally pit printers of the same type together, but inkjet and laser technologies have gotten so similar in terms of price and performance that we decided to do a categorical comparison, with no restrictions in the type of print engine used.

Printer buying guide: Finding the best Canon business printer that fits your needs

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The Canon imageCLASS MF735Cx is a multifunction printer (MFP) that offers business owners quick and efficient ways to boost productivity.

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The printer is still a popular gadget to have around the home and office, but gone are the days of messy cables. With a wireless printer, you can print documents remotely and easily.

Want a one-of-a-kind card? This quirky letterpress printer is just the person to look for.

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The flexibility of 3-D printing is bringing a better game to golfers.

With MPS, customers only pay for what they print. And this is actually more important for small businesses that tend to have more cash flow concerns than big corporations.

Brother’s flagship printers and multi-function centres bring advanced features to every company.