The CLX-3175 is an affordable multifunction device for the home office area. The operation is done via the USB 2 - port. A network connection is not possible. The corresponding variant is significantly more expensive than the basic version discussed. There are connections on the front for a USB flash drive and Pict-Bridge. Scan, print and copy function smoothly and in decent quality generally. Where now are the limits of such an inexpensive device - in addition to the lack of networking? 1. The scanning software) if one can speak of it at all - is rudimentary. Who scans images Solte for finishing a program like Photoshop Elements use. 2. 80 - 100g - paper works well. Papers about 150g are highly problematic. Go to photo printing - at an appropriate paper - the device is not suitable. At best, smooth paper / Transparencies do not feed. In the worst case can even damage the print engine! Who can live with that has an inexpensive and space-saving device for the home office area, which works without problems not only on PCs but also on Macs and Linux.
