Multifunction Printer Recommendation



First post from a newbie .....

Our old (very old) HP deskjet has expired with a loud grinding noise,
so we are in the market for a new home printer and, as we are short of
space, we are considering a multifunction.

Requirements are for a text and document printer including diagrams,
colour scanner for both page and book, and copy function (preferably
colour). No need for fax, and we won't be printing photos. I accept
that any of the functions can be better on a standalone machine, but
are there MFs that give 'average' quality on each of these required
functions??

Is any one manufacturer considered best-of-breed?? - I've sort-of
assumed that Canon is the best, but am not sure. Also, I would be
grateful for any specific model recommendations. We are looking
sub-£200 (which probably means sub-$250).

Many thanks in advance for your help - Roy Simpson

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