Depending on the model, the printer on a multifunction can be as good as or better than a stand–alone machine. The same is true of a multifunction machine's copier, fax machine, and scanner. Ultimately, you need to compare the core features.
| Machine | Print speed range (pages per minute) | Resolution range |
| Inkjet multifunction | 8–20 ppm (black and white), 6–17 ppm (color) | From 600 x 600 to 4800 x 1200 dpi |
| Inkjet printer | 6–21 ppm (black and white), 4–17 ppm (color) | From 600 x 600 to 4800 x 1200 dpi |
| Laser multifunction (black and white) | 10–25 ppm | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Laser printer (black and white) | 14–50 ppm | 600 x 600 to 2400 x 600 dpi |
| Color laser printer | 4–20 ppm (color) | Up to 2400 x 2400 dpi |
| Photo printer | 4–17 ppm (color), slower for photos | From 2400 x 1200 to 5200 x 720 dpi |
| Machine | Copy speed range (copies per minute) |
| Inkjet multifunction | 2–20 cpm |
| Laser multifunction | 10–25 cpm |
| Personal copier | 4–18 cpm |
| Business copier | 13–18 cpm |
| Machine | Scanning resolution range |
| Multifunction machine | Inkjet and Laser: Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi |
| Scanner | Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi |
| Machine | Transmission speed range | Number of fax pages it can store |
| Inkjet multifunction | 3–6 seconds per page | 100–480 |
| Inkjet fax machine | 3–9 seconds per page | 20–485 |
| Laser multifunction | 3 seconds per page | 480 |
| Laser fax machine | 2–8 seconds per page | 80–600 |
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