An all-in-one printer is a multifunctional machine that can perform a number of tasks, including printing, copying, and photo printing. Most printer manufacturers have an entrant in the all-in-one market, as many home offices turn to these machines for their low prices and ease of use. If you're short on space, these machines allow you to get rid of separate scanners and copy machines.

Lexmark all in one printers are popular choices for home or office. The X7170 prints 15 pages per minute (ppm) in color, 22 in black and white. It comes with a four by six inch photo tray and the unit includes a fax machine. You can print photos directly from your digital camera. You can also scan documents to PDFs with this machine!

HP all in one printers are, predictably, a solid choice for anyone looking for a multifunction printer. The OfficeJet 7410 is a top-of-the-line all-in-one, with such features as printing, copying, scanning and faxing, as well as the ability to e-mail and receive photos. You can review and crop photos with this HP all in one, and you can also hook this machine up to a network. It also prints, faxes and copies double-sided to save paper.

All-in-one printers are a great way to reduce office clutter, and to streamline your workday processes. When you can scan and fax a document from the same machine, you can share information with friends and colleagues seamlessly, without having to add a task to your already busy day.

All-in-one printers come in a wide price range, depending on features and page per minute speed. These machines use the same paper and ink or toner as regular printers. There may be a higher learning curve in getting started, but the time saved in the long run will render this a moot point.