I'll keep this short and simple. I've had numerous Epson and HP printers over the years... and I'll now only buy HP. The difference between the models i used was staggering, but i haven't used an Epson in 2 years, so who knows what's changed. I've never had a problem with my HP 925c Deskjet, which is an older model nowadays, and it does all you required and more. Every Epson i've had either jammed all the time, pulled multiple pages, or just gave me a general pain in the ass. HP's build quality just seems so much higher than Epson's... and the ones i've used have printed MUCH faster. I'd say go to a CompUSA or the like where there is a huge row of printers and have a look for yourself. My recommendation is for HP though. YMMV.