Canon mx700 or hp 7280 printer?

Hello,
I am looking at the Canon MX700 and HP C7280
Which printer is a better choice?
Which software is better under OSX?
Thanks
Frank

sig, Good point.
I will be doing just geenral printing and light faxing (3 4 times in 6 months)
Photos will be down the road after Christmas. (hoping to get a camera)
Concerned about what software runs better on OSX.
HTH
Frank

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