Need all in one printer with some perks...

[lynx6200]

Ive seen a lot of all in one printers out there, but its hard to find what im looking for with specific functions, and thought I may be able to get a word of advice from all you great folks out there.

What Im interested in is mainly the scanner and printer part (but most come with the copier and fax anyway), with a laser printer, and a scanner with a flat bed (optional) and ADF (auto document feeder) that can do duplex scanning.

Another option is the scanner alone that can perform these functions, but so far ive only seen the Fujitsu scansnap s500, which is still $450 alone.

The problem is I dont want to spend 1000 bucks USD for this item, more like $300-$500.

Appreciate all and any suggestions/comments, Thanks.

 

[Bobo]

Well for duplex scanning, you will need to get into the really high end of things, I do not know of any cheap multifunctions that do duplex scanning. (of course that doesn't mean that they dont' exist...)

B&W or color?

 

[lynx6200]

B&W printing is fine, I thought all scanners can scan in b&w and color? If not, I guess something that scan both.

Thanks

 

[computerhakk]

If you aren't looking in high end duplex, but just the printer and scanner part like you said, you can get all that and more and still be under your budget. Like let's say, $150-$200?

One model is the Brother MFC-640CW with printer, scanner, fax, wireless networking, etc. Wal-Mart has it for under 160 as of now.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4837459