All-in-one vs print-only
When the extra scan, copy, and fax features are worth it — and when they're just more parts to break.
What you get with all-in-one
A flatbed scanner, copy function, scan-to-email or scan-to-cloud, and on most models a document feeder for multi-page originals. Some include fax.
What you give up
All-in-ones are physically larger and have more components. Both meaningful only if footprint or long-term reliability matter to you. They're rarely meaningfully more expensive than a single-function model of the same print performance.
When print-only is the right call
You almost never scan. You already own a dedicated scanner. You want the absolute smallest, quietest device for a tight space.
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