Printer Brand Battle: Who Won the Top Spot in Q3 2009?
The battle of the different brands of printers is on. As consumers, you always want to know who got first place so you can at least gauge which of these product names are really worth a look or even an investment. Among the many popular brands on the market, you will surely remember the name of Canon, Epson, HP and Lexmark printers.
During the third quarter of 2009, these four printer brands managed to maintain their position in the industry. Under each brand, there are several products that you should be aware of. Canon leads its comrades with four printers on the list. Then Epson follows with three, then HP with two and Lexmark with one.
#1 Printer Brand: Canon
As mentioned in the rankings, the Canon printer brand took the top spot with four company products that continue to make a splash in the market. Here is the list:
1. Canon Pixma MX330. This continues to be popular with consumers looking for a printer priced at $100. It has earned rave reviews from customers due to its 4-in-1 capabilities, making it not only visually appealing but extremely functional.
2. Canon Pixma MP620. Priced around $50 more than the Pixma MX330, this little machine is equipped with two paper trays, a built-in card reader, a scanner, and a copier. Add to that the perfect idea of a wireless network technology.
3. Canon Pixma Pro9500 Mark II. This second generation Canon printer boasts of its 10 individual printer ink tanks. It also has two paper feed options along with a PictBridge port and ambient light correction feature. You can print at a maximum resolution of 4800 by 2400 dpi.
4. Canon Pixma ip4600. This may not be an all-in-one printer, but the basic features loaded into this machine make it one of the most affordable printers these days.
Printer Brand #2: Epson
Epson landed at number two after having included three printer brands in the top 10 list. The list of the best printers in the Epson family includes:
1. Epson Stylus NX515. If you want a printer that is capable of producing high page yields at high speeds, the NX515 is worth investing in. It can handle a 4-by-6-inch photo in a print time of just 20 seconds. I love it for its 2.5-inch tilting LCD screen and wireless connectivity. This printer uses DURABrite Ultra pigment-based ink.
2. Epson WorkForce 600. Also offered for around $150, this multifunction printer is a picture of elegance with excellent performance. Consumers love it for the easy-to-use built-in features.
3. Epson Artisan 800. This Epson printer has fax capabilities and contains a large touch panel. It is commendable for being able to print 38 pages per minute.
Printer Brand #3 – HP
There are two models of HP printers that made the list of the best printers for the third quarter of 2009. Here are the reasons why consumers love these two products:
1.HP Photosmart C4780. This product is a three-in-one machine that can scan, print and copy. It can print up to 29 ppm and also has built-in Wi-Fi and a Touchsmart panel. In addition, it stands out for using recycled original ink cartridges.
2. All-in-one FAX HP Photosmart Premium. This is the first printer certified by the Digital Living Network Alliance or DLNA. It allows users to print wirelessly from any special device or media such as the PlayStation 3.
#4 Printer Brand – Lexmark
Lexmark had only one printer in the top 10. This is the X6650 which is available at a very cheap price of only $150. Although this is so, it has many features that every user wants. It is equipped with a scanner, fax, photocopier and photo printer. This brand of Lexmark printers has a wireless network capability and has a built-in card reader.
In fact, these four printer brands are still growing in the field of printer manufacturing. Their positions may change from time to time depending on the cheers and votes they get from consumers. Of course, the list is updated a lot knowing that these printer brands keep bringing new products to the market.