Product review: 16 multi-function printers from 50 to 259 euros (page 4: Scanning quality)

Scanning quality at 300 and 1200 ppp , the recommended resolutions to respectively identically reproduce a photo and to enlarge it 16 times.

Photo 10x15 @ 300ppp	Stamp scanned at 1200 ppp
Brother DCP-130C/330C/440CN	Brother DCP-130C/330C/440CN
Canon Pixma MP160	Canon Pixma MP160
Canon Pixma MP510	Canon Pixma MP510
Canon Pixma MP600	Canon Pixma MP600
Epson DX5050	Epson DX5050
Epson DX6050	Epson DX6050
Epson RX560	Epson RX560
Epson RX640	Epson RX640
HP C3180	HP C3180
HP C4180	HP C4180
HP C6180	HP C6180
Lexmark X2550	Lexmark X2550
Lexmark X3550	Lexmark X3550
Lexmark X9350	Lexmark X9350

Our opinion

Once again, the excellent reputation of Epson scanners is proven here, and their colors are reproduced the best. After this, the sharpness of the RX560 and RX640 can be surprising and Epson probably thought that users would want to personalize their settings. You just have to activate the sharpness filter, for example, to find a level comparable to the other multifunctions. However, once you start adjusting, you might be tempted to modify everything. Despite a rather old fashioned interface, the pilot is efficient in professional mode.

The Canon scanners are maybe a little more suited for the "general public" in this respect. Corrections are automatic in the default settings and are well chosen.