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hi I'm Sina editor Justin you this is your first look at the Kodak ESP 3.2 all-in-one printer so this $100 multifunction device can print scan and copy but that's just not enough for today's average imaging devices this one also has multiple connectivity options including cloud printing but it still doesn't earn my recommendation when there are other printers out there like the Epson Stylus and X 430 that will give you all the same features as this one plus separate ink cartridge tanks and better imaging quality in a smaller overall package but the ESP 3.2 does have a pretty small footprint it's just mediocre in most other regards you don't get an auto document feeder on top here for the scanning and copying functions which may or may not deter shoppers at the end of the day investing in a printer is an exercise in personal utility for example the NX 430 by Epson is the best one you want if you have a tiny workspace where as the canon pixma MX 372 can be had for 80 bucks which is cheaper than this one and that will give you an auto document feeder so be sure to measure up those specs and make sure they're up to your personal buying requirements the hardware is really my main issue with the 3.2 however whereas competing printers do feel sturdy and able to withstand the bumps of daily use this guy's cheap light plastic gives it a flimsy and delicate feeling and this thin arm keeping up the hood is old technology that really Mars the overall design under the hood you'll find a standard ink cartridge bay with separate cartridges for black and color so expect the output quality to take a serious hit compared to the NX 430 which has three separate tanks for cyan magenta and yellow colors taking a quick tour around the device you'll find a small 2.4 inch LCD screen up top and a couple virtual buttons on the side of that you also get a convenient multimedia card reader though you won't find a USB port for printing directly from a camera one thing the three points you does have going for it is your connectivity options you can connect it using standard USB cord but the built-in wireless is really where you're gonna get the most functionality with remote printing and Kodak's new email print now that feature lets you send print jobs directly to the printer from anywhere with email access and it does a lot to free users from the shackles of that annoying print driver software but despite its versatility under the hood you can get more features faster performance and better imaging quality out of competing systems like the NX 430 from Epson that's actually a $20 cheaper and you can read more details on both printers on cnet.com but that's going to do it for me I'm Justin you you just took a first look at the kodak ESP 3.2 all-in-one printer thanks for watching