When looking for an MFP strictly for an office, you probably care more about text than photos, which means you'll want a laser or laser-class printer.

There are only a few choices in this subcategory: You can spot them by their ability to scan slides and strips of film, a feature most MFPs leave out. Beyond that, if photos are your primary interest, and you're looking for a way to print them from virtually any source-memory cards, USB memory keys, cameras, slides, strips of film, and original photographic prints-you need a photo-lab MFP. If you're looking for a home MFP, you probably care about photo quality, which means you want an inkjet. The single most useful way to categorize MFPs is by intended use: home, office, or both.