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The best printers for 2024: tested and reviewed

The HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e rests on a white stand surrounded by plants.
The HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e rests on a white stand surrounded by plants. Alan Truly / Digital Trends

The best printers are fast, affordable, easy to use, with excellent quality, and good long-term value. Finding the perfect balance of features and cost is incredibly hard, so we've put together a list of the printers we think will meet your needs best. These printers are our top picks for business, home use, budget pricing, and more.

We cover a variety of printers in this guide, but if you already know what you're looking for, you might prefer our guides to the best budget printers, fastest high-quality color laser printers, or best all-in-one printers.

HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e All-in-One Printer, Color, Printer-for-Small Medium Business, Print, Copy, scan, fax, Instant Ink Eligible (3 months included) ; Touchscreen; Smart Advance Scan;
HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e
Best business inkjet for your home office
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Canon imageClass MF275dw
Canon imageCLASS MF275dw
Best budget monochrome laser printer
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HP Smart -Tank 7602 Wireless Cartridge-free all in one printer, up to 2 years of ink included, mobile print, scan, copy, fax, auto doc feeder, featuring an app-like magic touch panel (28B98A)
HP Smart Tank 7602
Best printer for versatility and economy
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HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301dw
Best fast color laser printer with full duplex
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Epson EcoTank ET-2850
Epson EcoTank 2850
Best way to save on ink costs
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Canon MegaTank G3270 All-in-One Wireless Inkjet Printer. for Home Use, Print, Scan and Copy, Black
Canon MegaTank Pixma G3270
Best compact office printer
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Canon PIXMA TS6420a All-in-One Wireless Inkjet Printer [Print,Copy,Scan], Black
Canon Pixma TS6420a
Affordable and stylish inkjet for dorms and homes
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Brother HL-L2405W Wireless Compact Monochrome Laser Printer with Mobile Printing, Black & White Output | Includes Refresh Subscription Trial(1), Amazon Dash Replenishment Ready
Brother HL-L2405W
Best monochrome laser printer for light use
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Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 Wireless Color All-in-One Supertank Printer with Scanner, Copier, Ethernet and 4.3-inch Color Touchscreen, White, Large
Epson EcoTank ET-8500
Best all-in-one for photo-quality prints
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HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e

Pros
  • Fast prints for a midrange inkjet
  • Nice borderless prints on photo paper
  • Good-quality pictures (with borders) on plain paper
  • Reliable Duplex
  • USB-A for thumb drives
Cons
  • It's cartridge-based
  • No media tray for one-off prints

Why should you buy this? It's a solid all-around printer that's great for documents and photos.

Who is the HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e for? Homes and offices with moderate printing needs.

Why we picked the HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e:

The previous generation HP OfficeJet Pro 9015e was already a solid printer, and improvements to make the OfficeJet Pro 9125e an even better inkjet printer. With print speeds up to 22 pages per minute, 1,200 dpi scans, and an automatic document feeder with a tray capacity of 35 pages for quick scans and copies.

The tray loader can handle up to 250 sheets of paper, and the printer can output to a variety of formats and paper sizes, including envelopes, cards, labels, and more. And with an output of up to 4800 x 1200 resolution for color jobs, this printer is versatile enough to handle photo printing as well.

With the OfficeJet Pro 9125e, HP includes three months of its Instant Ink subscription service, which monitors how much ink you have in your cartridge and sends you replacements when you're running low. While it may not be worth subscribing if you print in volume, it's a nice feature for small offices with limited space in supply closets. Other features include Wi-Fi printing, a companion app to monitor print status, and support for AirPrint.

HP also sells high-capacity, eco-friendly EvoMore cartridges, which will help reduce printing costs in the long term. This printer averages about 3 cents per page in monochrome and 10 cents for color. The OfficeJet Pro 9125e can handle duplex scanning, copying, and printing to help reduce your paper cost.

HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e All-in-One Printer, Color, Printer-for-Small Medium Business, Print, Copy, scan, fax, Instant Ink Eligible (3 months included) ; Touchscreen; Smart Advance Scan;
HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e
Best business inkjet for your home office
canon imageclass mf275dw review s is a nice looking home office printer
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Canon imageCLASS MF275dw

Pros
  • Fast printing, scanning, document feeding
  • 3.5-inch touchscreen
  • Generous starter toner, pre-installed
  • Low cost per page
Cons
  • Taller than most all-in-ones
  • Grainy photos

The Canon ImageClass MF275dw offers great value as a reliable and affordable monochrome laser printer. This full-featured all-in-one printer with fax capability has a compact 15.4-by-14.6-inch footprint and weighs just 26 pounds. That makes it easy to move and fit in smaller workspaces.

The MF275dw delivers crisp text documents at a rate of 30 pages per minute, with the first page out in just 5.3 seconds. Its 150-sheet paper tray is smaller than most but could be perfect for a home office. The ADF can handle double-sided copies and quickly churns through multi-page documents.

For a little over $200, the Canon ImageClass MF275dw is an outstanding option for a fast monochrome all-in-one printer on a budget. Its solid print quality, robust feature set, and affordable price make it a great choice for a home office.

Canon imageClass MF275dw
Canon imageCLASS MF275dw
Best budget monochrome laser printer
hp smart tank 7602 review printing is fast and economical with the
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HP Smart Tank 7602

Pros
  • Good photo quality even on plain paper
  • Quite fast for an inkjet tank
  • Wi-Fi performance is quick
  • Bold design with a clever hidden touchscreen
  • Cheerful chimes provide audio cues
Cons
  • Slow scan speeds
  • No duplex scanning

The HP Smart Tank 7602 is one of the best printers for versatility and economy. This all-in-one printer offers exceptional print quality, long-lasting and inexpensive ink, as well as high-quality scan, copy, and fax capabilities.

HP gave the Smart Tank 7602 a unique touchscreen display integrated into the top, front edge of the printer. Interactions are accompanied with cheerful chimes that make this printer fun to use.

Using refillable tanks instead of traditional cartridges, this HP printer keeps printing for up to two years with the included ink. Cost per page drops to .6 cent per page in color and .3 cent for monochrome documents. Photo print quality is vibrant and sharp on glossy paper and very good on plain paper.

The HP Smart Tank 7602 has good speed for an inkjet tank, rolling through up to 15 pages per minute for black-and-white and nine for color. Its 250-sheet paper tray and large ink tanks mean you rarely need to replenish supplies. It's a great choice for for home and office use.

HP Smart -Tank 7602 Wireless Cartridge-free all in one printer, up to 2 years of ink included, mobile print, scan, copy, fax, auto doc feeder, featuring an app-like magic touch panel (28B98A)
HP Smart Tank 7602
Best printer for versatility and economy
hp color laserjet pro 4301fdw review the is sturdy super fast
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HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301dw

Pros
  • Lightning fast print and scan speeds
  • Good print quality
  • Two paper trays
  • Easy setup and use
  • Reliable operation
Cons
  • Color cost per page is just OK
  • No borderless printing

Why should you buy this? It's a quick, reliable color laser printer with great quality.

Who is the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301dw Printer for? Office users who need a color laser printer.

Why we picked the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301dw:

If you want a laser printer for your home or office, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301dw could be what you're looking for. It's blazing fast, printing 35 pages per minute in color or monochrome. Even though it's expensive, this sturdy printer is built to last, so you'll get long-term value in a busy workspace.

With a 250-sheet main paper tray and a 50-sheet multipurpose tray, it's an excellent choice for offices, where you might switch between paper types and sizes often. It looks nice enough with its navy blue and white styling that you won't mind putting in your home office either.

HP's Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301dw isn’t just fast; it also supports duplex printing for double-sided scanning, copying, and printing. No job is too big for this printer.

The only downside to a color laser printer is the cost of color toner. If you frequently print photos or a large volume of color documents, an inkjet tank printer is a more economical choice.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301dw
Best fast color laser printer with full duplex
epson ecotank et 2850 review the is a versatile all in one with good photo print quality
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Epson EcoTank 2850

Pros
  • Large ink reservoirs last a long time
  • Ink levels visible at a glance
  • Great print quality
  • Very high-resolution scans
  • Two-year warranty
Cons
  • Print speed is a bit slow
  • Mobile app setup didn't work
  • Blueish tone to some prints

Why should you buy this? You have moderate printing needs and don't want to spend a fortune on ink.

Who is the Epson EcoTank ET-2850 for? Small office users with limited ink budgets.

Why we picked the Epson EcoTank ET-2850:

The Epson EcoTank ET-2850 is a compact all-in-one printer designed to minimize the hassle and cost of ink replacement. It features large, refillable ink tanks, making it easy to monitor ink levels at a glance. The EcoTank ET-2850 is among the most economical printers. It comes with enough ink to last up to two years, saving you hundreds of dollars ink. That's a substantial savings if you print frequently or in high volume.

The EcoTank ET-2850 offers high-resolution printing, scanning, and copying, making it suitable for both home and small office use. While it isn't as fast as some office printers, its quality, versatility. and large ink supply make it a worthwhile investment.

The EcoTank ET-2850’s ability to print high-quality borderless photos, envelopes, labels, and documents without the constant need for ink cartridge replacements makes it an excellent choice for those looking to reduce printing costs and environmental waste.

Epson EcoTank ET-2850
Epson EcoTank 2850
Best way to save on ink costs
canon megatank pixma g3270 review s is easy to setup and use
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Canon MegaTank Pixma G3270

Pros
  • Good borderless photo prints
  • Accurate colors and good detail
  • Large ink tanks last a long time
  • Great value
  • Minimal ink costs
Cons
  • Slow document scanning and printing
  • Display panel isn't adjustable

Why should you buy this? It has all the features of an office printer with a home printer footprint.

Who is the Canon MegaTank Pixma G3270 for? Office users who need a fast printer.

Why we picked the Canon MegaTank Pixma G3270:

The Canon MegaTank Pixma G3270 is a compact and affordable home office printer that balances cost, quality, and features. Measuring just 16.4 inches wide, 13.3 inches deep, and 7 inches tall with all trays closed, it's easy to fit into small spaces and weighs only 13.2 pounds, making it easy to setup and move around. The printer comes in black or white, so you can pick the model that works best in your office.

Despite its small size, the Pixma G3270 doesn't sacrific print quality. Photo prints look great on glossy and matte paper, with a slight bias toward warm colors. The printer is relatively fast for its category, printing 11 black and six color pages per minute. While the flatbed scanner is slow, it delivers good quality scans and copies.

The printer is user-friendly, with clearly marked adjustments and a simple control panel. It supports Windows, macOS, iPhone, Android, and ChromeOS. The MegaTank Pixma G3270 is ideal for home use, offering low ink costs and easy maintenance, though it lacks some advanced features like duplex scanning and automatic document feeding.

Canon MegaTank G3270 All-in-One Wireless Inkjet Printer. for Home Use, Print, Scan and Copy, Black
Canon MegaTank Pixma G3270
Best compact office printer
canon pixma ts6420a review s handles double sided document printing reliably
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Canon Pixma TS6420a

Pros
  • Great photo prints
  • Fast for a budget printer
  • Very compact and lightweight
  • Low upfront cost
  • Easy setup
Cons
  • Black ink is expensive
  • Tricolor cartridge wastes ink

Why should you buy this? It's small and inexpensive, yet still produces great-quality prints.

Who is the Canon Pixma TS6420a? Students and home users who want a high-quality all-in-one printer without the bulk.

Why we picked the Canon Pixma TS6420a:

Canon's Pixma TS6420as a stylish and affordable printer that's suited for those who may not have frequent printing needs. The compact design of this printer makes it a great option for dorm rooms. It has a footprint of 16 by 14 inches and stands just six inches tall.

You can find incredible deals on the Pixma TS6420a, but don't let its size and cost fool you — this tiny all-in-one printer has great quality and prints up to 13 pages per minute in monochrome and seven pages per minute in color.

The only trade-off is ink cost, which ranges from eight cents to 12 cents per page. Canon also offers a subscription ink service to help you manage your ink cartridges, cutting costs a bit and ensuring you're always ready for your next print job.

Canon PIXMA TS6420a All-in-One Wireless Inkjet Printer [Print,Copy,Scan], Black
Canon Pixma TS6420a
Affordable and stylish inkjet for dorms and homes
Brother HL-L2405W product shot on white background.
Brother

Brother HL-L2405W

Pros
  • Very low cost
  • Fast print speeds
  • Easy wireless connections
  • Compact design
Cons
  • Expensive operating cost
  • No duplex printing

Why should you buy this? It's a fast, compact laser printer that takes all of the work out of printing black and white documents and shipping labels.

Who is the Brother HL-L2405W for? Work from home offices and small businesses that don't print several documents each day.

Why we picked the Brother HL-L2405W:

The initial cost of the Brother HL-L2405Wis shockingly low for a laser printer. With a cost of just a little over $100, you might expect this to be an inkjet, but this budget-priced printer can roll through 30 pages per minute and lasts a long time before needing new toner. It's monochrome and meant for printing documents and it handles that task beautifully.

Brother has excellent wireless compatibility and didn't skimp on its budget model. It's easy to print over your Wi-Fi network from Apple devices using AirPrint, Google, and Android via Cloud Print, Windows WSD or you can use Wi-Fi direct if a local area network isn't available.

It's not all good news and the toner is where Brother makes back some money. If you're printing several pages each day or a big batch weekly, the costs might add up too quickly and overcome the initial savings. However, for lighter use, this is a fantastic deal.

Brother HL-L2405W Wireless Compact Monochrome Laser Printer with Mobile Printing, Black & White Output | Includes Refresh Subscription Trial(1), Amazon Dash Replenishment Ready
Brother HL-L2405W
Best monochrome laser printer for light use
epson ecotank et 8500 review s is a high quality photo printer with big ink tanks
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Epson EcoTank ET-8500

Pros
  • Excellent photo quality
  • Fast document and photo prints
  • Easy setup and use
  • Fast and quiet scanner
  • Three paper trays with wide media support
  • SD card and USB drive support
  • Small footprint with automatic output tray
Cons
  • No automatic document feeder
  • High initial cost

Why should you buy this? It's an all-in-one inkjet tank that prints lab-quality photos, and it's versatile enough to double as a home office printer.

Who is the Epson EcoTank ET-8500 for? Photographers, creative professionals, and anyone that demands top-quality prints without high ink costs.

Why we picked the Epson EcoTank ET-8500:

The Epson EcoTank ET-8500 is a compact all-in-one photo printer designed for lab-quality prints at home. It features a six-color ink system, including the standard cyan, magenta, yellow, and black, along with gray and photo black. The additional inks enhance the dynamic range and color fidelity, for stunning picture quality.

The EcoTank ET-8500 prints vibrant, borderless photo prints on matte or glossy paper, with colors that are crisp and accurate. Even draft-quality photos maintain good color accuracy and sharpness. The speed is also impressive, delivering up to 16 black-and-white or 12 color documents per minute. Photo prints are also quick, with best-quality 4×6 prints taking under a minute.

As an all-in-one, the EcoTank ET-8500’s scanner is fast and quiet, and the large touchscreen simplifies copying, scanning, and accessing drives and cards. The printer supports various media types, including CDs and DVDs, making it versatile for different printing needs.

Despite its higher price, the EcoTank ET-8500 offers long-term value with its large ink tanks and low running costs. The included ink supply can last over a year, and the cost per page is significantly lower than cartridge-based printers. If you prioritize photo printing and need high-quality, reliable prints, the EcoTank ET-8500 is highly recommended.

Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 Wireless Color All-in-One Supertank Printer with Scanner, Copier, Ethernet and 4.3-inch Color Touchscreen, White, Large
Epson EcoTank ET-8500
Best all-in-one for photo-quality prints
Alan Truly

Alan Truly is a Writer at Digital Trends, covering computers, laptops, hardware, software, and accessories that stand out as the most unique and effective solutions. Alan also researches and reviews VR headsets, AR glasses, AI, and robotics, the advances that can redefine how we live and work.

As a kid, Alan marveled at Star Trek, Popular Science, and other science news and sci-fi concepts on the horizon. Now, that future is fast approaching as we work from home, converse with computers thanks to AI, and visit the equivalent of a holodeck with VR and AR. The robot revolution began in factories but could soon reach our homes. What a time to be alive!

Alan's degree in Computer Science from Cal State Fullerton set him up for a diverse career centered around advanced technology. His first job in journalism was as a roving reporter and video editor at a cable TV station in Laughlin, NV before returning to California and starting a video production company specializing in computer animation. After the internet boom, Alan shifted to website design and marketing. He also spent several years as COO of a tablet accessory manufacturer, before returning to communications.

With bylines at Android Police, Peta Pixel, Mixed, and Screen Rant, Alan has written about every type of technology from mobile devices, watches, and tablets to drones, electric vehicles, and space habitats. It's all fascinating and all powered by computing.

Alan lives in Nova Scotia, Canada. A tech-enthusiast since his youth, he stays current on what is new and what is next. With over 30 years of experience in computer, video, and photo equipment, you can expect useful tips and insights in his writing. To stay flexible in mind and body, he practices daily yoga, light cardio, and eats a whole food diet, based on minimally processed plants.

When the weather is nice, and sometimes when it's not, Alan enjoys bringing tech on adventures with beach visits and woods walks. There's no better way to review an FPV drone, AR glasses, and 3D cameras.

Whenever the opportunity arises, Alan advocates for animal rights, green energy, and universal basic income to ease the burden of those without a voice and those who are less fortunate. In his free time, he catches up on the fascinating and unfolding UAP revelations that suggest humans aren't the only intelligent species in the cosmos.

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