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Brother HL-2170W Laser

$168.00 Est. at Amazon

from tommytrble, www.newegg.com
yes this is a wireless printer and it is fairly easy to setup.
from www.amazon.com
it was easy to setup as a wireless printer (i connected it to my router via cable for setup as recommended).
from www.amazon.com
now the problem is the way you have to setup the printer is to insert an ethernet cable from the router into the printer (which is very wise to do since it makes the installation a lot easier and
from www.amazon.com
i received this printer yesterday, and it took me several hours to setup the wireless network.
from www.amazon.com
the printer, follow the add printer wizard again to add another local printer this time with the wifi ip address, all the other steps are same for the wired installation except the ip is different.

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Positives: Excellent Print Quality, Fast Printing, Easy To Setup, Type: Workgroup Printers,Workgroup Printer

2 RECOMMENDED by 56 people for EASE OF SETUP

Canon PIXMA MP620 InkJet

$240.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?easy to setup with my mac and pc what's not so great:?minorly loud when printing "this printer works great wirelessly with all of my computers.
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?easy to setup on network what's not so great:?absolutely nothing "after fighting for months with my expensive all in one hp wireless printer, which kept disappearing over my
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?ease of setup, quality of printing, good pricepoint, paper loading what's not so great:?nothing so far "i was using an hp photosmart c5180 and the footprint was about the
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?ease of setup and use.
from www.amazon.com
i did had some glitches with setting up the printer ink cartridges and once i figured it out, then on wards it was very easy to setup the printer.

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Positives: Fast Printing, Nice Print Quality, Easy To Use, Type: All-In-One Printer

3 RECOMMENDED by 14 people for EASE OF SETUP

Brother HL-2140 Laser

$124.00 Est. at Amazon

from JayC, www.newegg.com
the printer is also fairly small and easy to setup!
from www.amazon.com
this printer is a snap to setup, just remove some packing material, insert the toner cartridge and paper, install the printer drivers and away you go.
from www.amazon.com
setup was quick and easy in both, although it did take some googling to find the proper linux drivers - you can find them at linuxprinting.org, along with installation instructions.
from JoJoe, www.newegg.com
was very easy to setup on my server and network the printer.
from www.amazon.com
the installation with vista (64bit) was simple and everything worked as it should.

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Positives: Fast Printing, Nice Print Quality, Easy To Use, Type: Workgroup Printers

4 RECOMMENDED by 27 people for EASE OF SETUP

Canon MX850

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from lt.dell.com
it is fast and was easy to setup for my network connection.
from MN from Raleigh, NC, clickfrom.buy.com
installation was pretty easy, though it would have been better if it didn't require connecting by usb and installing the software first.
from avairinc from Jacksonville, Fl, clickfrom.buy.com
printing speed and quality are very good; setup is quick.
from www.crutchfield.com
installation and setup was quick and easy.
from www.amazon.com
three different hp printer attempts, this canon took about a half hour longer to load all the installation files, but then successfully scanned color checks, repeatedly and printed excellent hard

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Positives: Fast Printing, Good Print Quality, Easy To Use, Type: All-In-One Printers

5 RECOMMENDED by 24 people for EASE OF SETUP

Canon PIXMA MX850

$410.00 Est. at Amazon

from lt.dell.com
it is fast and was easy to setup for my network connection.
from www.amazon.com
you will need a usb cable (that isn't included) to setup the printer on the network the first time.
from www.amazon.com
three different hp printer attempts, this canon took about a half hour longer to load all the installation files, but then successfully scanned color checks, repeatedly and printed excellent hard
from N/A, www.newegg.com
you have to setup this print via usb first before putting it on a network.
from www.amazon.com
the documentation for printer installation and configuration is too vague.

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Positives: Fast Printing, Great Print Quality, Compact, Type: All-In-One Printer

Brother MFC 9840CDW

$774.00 Est. at Amazon

from Layne Howard from Los Gatos, CA, clickfrom.buy.com
i installed it using the ethernet connection--flawless installation, no problems whatsoever.
from Rich, ServetheMaster from Murrysville, PA, clickfrom.buy.com
it is also a joy to setup and use wirelessly here at my 4 computer home office.
from A Customer from Clarence, NY, clickfrom.buy.com
it has beautiful print quality, combined with the ease of setup, makes this my best purchase in years!!
from A Customer from San Francisco, CA, clickfrom.buy.com
very easy to setup connection from printer to access point - good connection.
from www.pcnation.com
installation of toner was easy.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Easy To Set Up, Compact, Type: All-In-One Printers

Brother MFC-490cw Color Inkjet Multi-Function

$151.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
the quality is fine for what we use it for (not trying to print out professional looking photos), and we have had no problems whatsoever with it.easy to setup on our wirleless network, and easy to
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?very easy to setup what's not so great:?none "it had all the features i was looking for including wireless.
from www.bestbuy.com
the set up including installation of software plus pairing it to the router took less than 30 minutes.
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?easy to setup what's not so great:?n/a "this is an excellent printer/fax/scan.installation was easy
from www.bestbuy.com
i was worried about the installation, but it was a breeze!

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Positives: Fast Printing, Great Print Quality, Compact, Type: All-In-One Printer

Canon PIXMA® MP610 InkJet

$195.00 Est. at Amazon

from PFM from Chadds Ford, PA, clickfrom.buy.com
once setup is complete it's easy to use and very fast.
from friend from boise,idaho, www.circuitcity.com
this printer wasvery easy to setup and the software that is included can help to touch up your photos or any you scan!!
from Beth from Georgia, clickfrom.buy.com
setup is very easy.
from Marie from Quincy, www.circuitcity.com
the setup and installation were very easy and the installation directions were very explicit.
from Shawn S., www.newegg.com
just some things to keep in mind before purchasing the right printer for you.for installation, i didn't use the disc that came with it, but downloaded the latest driver from canon's website.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Fast Printing, Great Print Quality, Type: All-In-One Printers

HP Color Laserjet Cp2025dn

Hewlett Packard Color Laserjet Cp2025dn With Extra 250-Sheet Input Tray Bundle Printer

$599.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
the printed directions have you perform the cd installation very early in the set-up; the cd wants you to connect the printer to your computer as soon as the drivers are installed.
from LesBurdick@triad.rr., www.newegg.com
the printer is easy to setup and load (paper, forms, etc.) and works perfectly with vista.
from Andrew H, www.newegg.com
easy network installation.
from www.amazon.com
installation software offered either default or custom installation options.
from TeddyF, www.newegg.com
pros: • fast printing - quick warm-up time• excellent print quality - colors sharp, accurate• relatively quiet operation after initial warmup• excellent value for the price• easy to setup - just plug

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Positives: Fast Printing, Easy To Use, Easy To Set Up, Type: Card Printer

Brother HL-4070CDW

$917.00 Est. at Amazon

from Yan from Cumberland, RI, clickfrom.buy.com
it is very easy to operate, great speed and fantastic price and its installation was a breeze with no hurdles.
from GaryD, www.shopping.com
includes all consumables and easy to setup and install.
from Kel from Brecksville, OH, clickfrom.buy.com
if you follow the directions, setup is a breeze for both windows and mac laptops!
from SciTeach from SC, clickfrom.buy.com
there are currently no printers on the market that compete well with the hl-4070cdw considering: quality, features, interfaces, ease of setup, and cost of supplies.
from www.amazon.com
it was pretty easy to setup the printer on everyone's computer.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Setup, Type: Workgroup Printers

Brother HL4040CN Laser

$380.00 Est. at Amazon

from A Customer from Valparaiso, Florida, clickfrom.buy.com
easy installation.
from bill.a.west@gmail.com from Memphis, TN, clickfrom.buy.com
the installation instructions & procedures were clear & precise.
from www.amazon.com
the installation cd made it easy to connect each of my computers to the printer (i run both windows xp pro and vista home).
from The Briz, www.newegg.com
came with full toners, prints as quickly as advertised ( i have as small business network, it is not daisychained to a large server, but it is as easy as pie to setup!).
from B~GaS, www.newegg.com
add 1 cent a page for the actual paper and you have a printer that beats sending large print jobs to a commercial printer.setup is easy, and allows network printing or usb printing.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Nice Print Quality, Fast Printing, Type: Workgroup

HP Photosmart C8180 All-in-One

$415.00 Est. at Amazon

from Michgirl from Kalamazoo, Michigan, clickfrom.buy.com
but i have yet to be able to use everything - installation keeps freezing my pc and corrupting files.
from www.amazon.com
it loaded okay, but then we repeatedly got a notice on our computer screen that "new hardware found" each time we turned on the printer and it would bring up the installation program on the computer
from www.amazon.com
i am using it on my imac and the installation was perfect with no problems.
from www.amazon.com
the supporting hp solution center software is a bit opaque and the vaguely worded installation instructions resulted in my having to uninstall the software and start over when i initially installed
from www.amazon.com
the software installation for the 8180 ran without a hitch, and ended normally.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Setup, Type: All-In-One Printer,All-In-One Printers

Xerox Phaser 6130

$915.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
a search for ip printers and it found it, assigned an ip address, and set it to my default printer all in just a few seconds, so installation would have been much quicker if i would have known that.
from www.amazon.com
the set-up and installation were very easy, and it worked great both connected directly with a usb cable, and as a wireless network printer.
from www.amazon.com
i am awarding this printer 5 stars for its ease of installation, quality of output, quality of workmanship, unit price and the average cost of a printed page.
from www.amazon.com
i selected the proper one and off it went; perfect installation.
from www.amazon.com
then you use the installation cd and run the install program.

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Positives: Great Print Quality, Easy To Use, Has Great Connectivity, Technology (Detailed): Color Laser

Canon MX310 Office All-In-One 2184B002

$118.00 Est. at Amazon

from Vipul from Milwaukee, WI, clickfrom.buy.com
well after unpacking (tons of tape to remove), the printer was a breeze to setup.
from r2xman from amherst NY, www.circuitcity.com
fax: works but: 1) setup is unnecessarily complex.
from V from, www.circuitcity.com
easy installation and use.
from www.amazon.com
while i am not a tech expert i am also not a tech idiot.i found installation went faster and easier by doing it "my way".
from www.amazon.com
set up and installation were extremely easy (i use windows xp), and didn't take much time at all.

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Positives: Excellent Print Quality, Easy To Use, Fast Printing, Type: All-In-One,All-In-One Printers

Canon MP470 Pixma All in One

$137.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
the printer was easy to setup and install instructions were excellent.
from www.mwave.com
very easy to setup.
from jlw from sw NH, www.circuitcity.com
installation was smooth.
from www.bestbuy.com
its easy to setup and operate.
from Lou from Westfield, New Jersey, clickfrom.buy.com
the installation materials lacked detail to allow speedy ink reservoir installation.

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Positives: Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use, Fast Printing, Type: All-In-One Printers

X6570 WLS AIO 28PPM-4800X1200DPI P/C/S/F

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from Manny from FL, clickfrom.buy.com
printer is awesome, quite, very well fabricated, quality is great, setup is very easy.
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?easy installation, quality printing, wireless "i really want to commend lexmark's technical support.
from Dilbert from New Hampshire, www.circuitcity.com
installation cd didn't read i think it was scratched, a minor nuisance.
from MQMaven from Cary, NC, www.circuitcity.com
easy to setup (install worked fine on first laptop although it failed to recognize the processor speed of a second laptop we use and had to work around that).
from BucsFan from Metro Washingt, www.circuitcity.com
it took forever to setup the wifi but it was all user error, once it was setup has been working like a champ.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Easy To Set Up, Great Print Quality

Dell V505w All In One RED™

Dell V505w All In One (PRODUCT)RED™ Printer

$125.00 Est. at Amazon

from lt.dell.com
while everyone's lan/wan setup is different, some basic instructions on how best to utilize it would have been great.
from lt.dell.com
printer dell date:?april 15, 2009 prosthis printer was priced to fit my budget and provided much more for my purchase than expected.installation was easy and fast.
from lt.dell.com
additional thoughtsit uses ink like all printers and easy to follow setup installation.
from lt.dell.com
and o-yeah dont forget to hook up the ethernet before installation.
from lt.dell.com
finally found a link to drivers on the dell community website, downloaded the drivers specific to xp, and then installation was fine.

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Positives: Good Print Quality, Good Picture Quality, Easy To Set Up, Type: All-In-One Printer

Canon CIP4500 InkJet Photo

$234.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
installation: setting up the printer is straightforward, however i did have some problems with the installation disk.
from www.amazon.com
setup is a snap.
from www.amazon.com
anybody with a pulse and a third grade reading proficiency will do just fine with the easy installation instructions.
from www.amazon.com
one gotcha: software/driver installation may hang up under windows vista.
from www.amazon.com
i have just had this for a couple of months, but the installation was a snap on an xp with no service packs or updates.

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Positives: Fast Printing, Excellent Print Quality, Easy To Use, Type: Digital Photo Printer

MFC Canon Pixma MP970 Drucker Scanner Kopierer

$383.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.crutchfield.com
installation went without a hitch.
from www.amazon.com
as a mac user, i experienced no problems with the installation, except one minor flaw --- it is almost ready to use out-of-the-box but there's no usb cable included, which was very disappointing
from www.amazon.com
the downloaded driver is difficult to setup properly.
from www.amazon.com
installation for the pc was simple, installation disk does everything for you.
from www.amazon.com
very easy to setup and use.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Great Print Quality, Fast Printing, Type: All-In-One Printer

Canon PIXMA iP4500

$315.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
installation: setting up the printer is straightforward, however i did have some problems with the installation disk.
from DRF, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: follow the installation instructions exactly
from www.amazon.com
anybody with a pulse and a third grade reading proficiency will do just fine with the easy installation instructions.
from www.amazon.com
setup is a snap.
from www.amazon.com
one gotcha: software/driver installation may hang up under windows vista.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Great Print Quality, Fast Printing, Type: Digital Photo Printer

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