April 11, 2008 9:00 AM PDT

Print, copy, and scan with $28 all-in-one

(Credit: Lexmark)

If you thought the $34 HP DeskJet F2110 printer/scanner/copier was a good deal, try this on for size: Wal-Mart has the Lexmark X3430 printer/scanner/copier for a mere $27.88.

The X3430 combines a tri-color inkjet printer with a flatbed scanner and copier. It can churn out documents at up to 17 pages per minute (according to Lexmark) and scan to PDF or OCR. It prints 4x6-inch borderless photos and includes slots for most kinds of memory cards. It also has a basic control panel, something the HP lacks.

The printer relies solely on tri-color ink cartridges (which run about $21 apiece), so don't expect great black output. You'll also need to BYO USB cable. But if you have modest print, scan, and/or copy needs, good luck finding a better deal on an all-in-one. (FWIW, Wal-Mart shoppers rated it 4 stars out of 5.)

Originally posted at The Cheapskate
A technology writer for over 15 years, Rick Broida is a regular contributor to CNET and the author of over a dozen books, including "How to Do Everything with Your Palm Powered Handheld." He writes The Cheapskate for the CNET Blog Network, and is not an employee of CNET. Disclosure.
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by hawk9934 April 12, 2008 5:33 AM PDT
Yes this is a cheap printer, but the cheaper the printer the more it cost you to own and operate. I do not recommend Lexmark for any user. Their quality and cost for ink cartridges is just worthless. Plus it is hard to find the 24 return program cartridge at Walmart.
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