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Nine month update: After nine months of use, this printer has not stood up well to the test of even light household printing tasks. It is chronically afflicted with difficult-to-clear paper jams and print cartridges require regular alignment/nozzle cleaning. Consider other options for your all-in-one printing needs. Original review follows below: ----- Overall --and especially at the nicely discounted price as I write this review-- this is a decently performing all-in-one. No major issues noted with any of the print, fax or copy functions. However, I was not able to use the scan functions using either WiFi or ethernet connections. Attempts at both yielded error messages from the scanner software that simply provided a laundry list of all possible problems ("the printer is not connected to the network...") while doing nothing to diagnose the actual problem. These disappeared and scanning was successful when I used a USB cable instead of either wireless or ethernet connectivity for scanning. Go figure. PROS: -Relatively easy set-up. Although documentation is limited to a quick start guide for printer unpacking and set-up, the printer offers sufficient additional detail both from its own LCD menu display and from the included utility software. -Copy and fax functions are simple and intuitive. -Double sided printing is possible without having to manually turn the paper over...yes! -Easily adjustable paper guides. -Relatively quiet operation free of harsh printer head movements. -Satisfactory text and photo hardcopy quality. CONS: -Unable to scan via ethernet or Wifi; had to use a USB cable to complete scan jobs. -Limited scanner output options (.jpg or .pdf). -Scan to email option supports creating attachments direct to Outlook only. -Complicated menu options for switching between wired and wireless network options. -Glossy black surface is dust and fingerprint magnet. IF you have a non-negotiable requirement to scan via an wireless or ethernet connection, then this all-in-one may not be for you. But if you're willing to default to a USB connection: at this price, it's hard to go wrong.