{"id":376759,"date":"2021-12-05T16:00:04","date_gmt":"2021-12-05T13:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-is-an-all-in-one-aio-printer-and-should-you-buy-one\/"},"modified":"2021-12-05T16:00:04","modified_gmt":"2021-12-05T13:00:04","slug":"what-is-an-all-in-one-aio-printer-and-should-you-buy-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-an-all-in-one-aio-printer-and-should-you-buy-one\/","title":{"rendered":"#What Is an All-in-One (AIO) Printer, and Should You Buy One?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a383d7bb19d1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a383d7bb19d1\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-an-all-in-one-aio-printer-and-should-you-buy-one\/#What_Is_an_All-in-One_Printer\" >What Is an All-in-One Printer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-an-all-in-one-aio-printer-and-should-you-buy-one\/#What_to_Consider_When_Buying_an_AIO_Printer\" >What to Consider When Buying an AIO Printer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-an-all-in-one-aio-printer-and-should-you-buy-one\/#Are_AIO_Printers_Worth_It\" >Are AIO Printers Worth It?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#What Is an All-in-One (AIO) Printer, and Should You Buy One?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-771835 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_1186386469.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_1186386469.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_1186386469.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A multifunction printer on a wooden table.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-illustration\/multifunction-printer-mfp-on-wooden-table-1186386469\" data-credittext=\"AlexLMX\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-illustration\/multifunction-printer-mfp-on-wooden-table-1186386469\">AlexLMX\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Printers have come a long way from when all they could do was print. They can now often scan and fax documents, too. The question is whether you need the added functionality and whether it\u2019s worth the cost.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_an_All-in-One_Printer\"><\/span>What Is an All-in-One Printer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve been on the hunt for a new printer recently, you\u2019ve probably come across the term \u201call-in-one\u201d (AIO) or multifunction printer. At first glance, the value proposition is clear: You are getting a printer that can do more than just print, but are these extra functions actually useful or even good?<\/p>\n<p>The truth is that you get what you pay for. You\u2019re not getting a top-of-the-line scanner built into an all-in-one printer. But that may not be a problem. For example, if you\u2019re just scanning some of your documents for safekeeping, you don\u2019t need a high-end scanner that can create a large resolution image.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also the slight hiccup that, while you might have a specific function available as part of the AIO, it might not work fully without additional equipment. Faxing, for one, might need you to have a computer connected to the AIO for it to function correctly. Then again, once you start looking at higher-end models, they have in-built fax functionality without the need for an external PC.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, it\u2019s not always straightforward.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Consider_When_Buying_an_AIO_Printer\"><\/span>What to Consider When Buying an AIO Printer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Functionality should always come first and foremost, especially if you <em>are<\/em> looking for these additional functions. Going a step deeper, you should also consider <em>how<\/em> you want to use your AIO and if there are specific features that might make your life easier. For example, do you take a lot of photos stored on an SD card? Look for a multifunction printer with an SD card slot so that you don\u2019t have to use a PC as an inter<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>ry.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, and somewhat obviously, it\u2019s important to pick a printer that fits your needs since that\u2019s the primary device you\u2019re buying. Does it have a good resolution and color profile? Do you need to go for laser or inkjet? How many pages do you need to print, and how much will that cost? All of these should play a big part in how you make your choice.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, you\u2019ll want to look at connectivity and compatibility. Some AIO printers can only connect through one cable or to one computer at a time, and if you\u2019re in a setting with several computers, that might be a problem. Similarly, if you would like to print off your phone directly, an AIO that can be run off an <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> is necessary.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_AIO_Printers_Worth_It\"><\/span>Are AIO Printers Worth It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The biggest issue with AIO printers is cost vs. quality.<\/p>\n<p>As mentioned above, you\u2019re ultimately getting a worse set of devices rolled into one for a lower price\u2014unless you are willing to spend money to get a higher-end AIO. At the high end, you\u2019re looking at spending another $200 to $300 or more on your printer. At that point, it might be better to just buy dedicated devices for each of the things you want to do rather than buying them as part of a package.<\/p>\n<p>The balance is figuring out how much you are willing to spend and what quality and functions you are ready to settle with. If you can spend $150 and get an AIO that fits your needs and you\u2019re okay with the quality, then you should absolutely go for it.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from the cost vs. quality issue, the only other problem is that if one part of the AIO breaks, you will likely be depriving yourself of the other ones as it gets fixed. 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