The best printers on the market to suit every home office
Despite many areas of our day-to-day lives turning digital, printers still have a use in the office and workplace. If you're upgrading your home office or replacing your tired printer with something to get the job done faster, you'll be happy to know that there are many options on offer, at decent price points.
Different types of printers on the market
There are many different types of printers to choose from, with the most common options being inkjet, laser, refillable and all-in-one:
- Inkjet printers are the traditional printers that use ink cartridges that require replacing once they empty.
- Laser printers are suited for bulk printing jobs. Instead of using ink, it prints using toner powder.
- Continuous ink or refillable ink printers let you refill the ink instead of buying and replacing the whole ink cartridge.
- All-in-one printers, as the name suggests, can do it all, including scanning and faxing.
What to look for when buying a printer
With all these options, there are a few things you need to consider before buying – what will you be using it for, mainly? Do you need to scan? Are you eco-conscious? Where in your house will it live? Is connectivity a priority?
Another factor is price, and when it comes to printers you tend to get what you pay for.
Printer quality is determined through its resolution level, which is measured through dots per inch (DPI). If you are printing photos or images, or you want your documents printed at a high quality a higher DPI is recommended.
With all this in mind, we've worked out the best printers for different purposes, sizes and types of printers to help you decide which one is right for you and your office.
NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.
Best printer on the market
Epson Workforce Pro WF-3825 Multifunction Printer
Tackling it all, the Epson Workforce Pro WF-3825 Multifunction Printer is an inkjet and all-in-one wireless printer featuring individual colour cartridges. It can print, copy, scan and fax. High quality and high tech, it has 4800 x 2400 DPI for printing and 1200 x 2400 DPI for scanning and is built with a 2.7-inch LCD touchscreen display for easy navigation for different settings.
You'll be able to print up to 21 pages per minute in black and white and 11 in colour and can print directly from your smart devices when connected via Wi-Fi. It also has an auto-print function to print on both sides of the paper and has a 30-page auto feed for scanning and copying.
Best all-in-one printer
HP Envy Inspire 7920e All-in-One Wireless Colour Printer
The HP Envy Inspire 7920e can not only print, scan and copy but also has an advanced photo printing option and built-in photo tray for printing 10cm x 15cm sized photographs. You can operate the printer from the 2.7-inch touchscreen or when connected to your smart device. Making it one of the more modern printers available, it can connect to the HP+ service, which will automatically detect and fix any issues with the printer. It also has a DPI of 1200 x 1200, can print up to 15 pages per minute, is built with an automatic page feeder with two-sided printing and has a 125-page paper tray.
Best inkjet printer
Brother INKvestment Tank Printer
Ready to print right away, the Brother INKvestment Tank Printer comes with up to two years worth of ink included. This A4 printer can connect to your devices through Wi-Fi on the Brother mobile connect app and to your computer via USB and can print 20 pages per minute in both colour and black and white. It is also built with a 4.3cm screen that will track how much ink you have left in each cartridge, letting you know when to replace them.
Best laser printer
Brother MFC Laser Printer
Able to print 22 pages per minute in both colour and black and white, the Brother MFC Laser Printer has a 600 x 2400 DPI and a built-in fax, copier and scanner. Its automatic paper feeder is thick enough to print on envelopes and will automatically print double-sided onto the page. It also has a 250-page paper tray and can digitally connect to print from your devices.
Best refillable ink printer
Canon MAXIFY GX5060 MegaTank A4 Ink Tank Printer
The Canon MAXIFY GX5060 MegaTank Printer has huge ink capacity, with the ability to print on up to 6,000 sheets in black and white and 14,000 in colour. It also has an economy mode setting that will print using less ink than standard mode to help you get the most out of your ink supply.
Not only can you print from your devices using the Canon Print app, but you can also connect the app to the cloud to print files saved. With this added function, it is also built with a unique security and encryption system to prevent hacks when printing from digital sources.
Best photo printer
Epson Expression Photo XP-15000 Photo Multifunction Printer
The Epson Expression Photo XP-15000 Photo Multifunction Printer uses six colour ink cartridges to print. It has a 50-sheet tray that can be used for different-sized stock and paper finishes. It has a 2.4-inch LCD display panel to easily select your photo printing settings and can also be used as a regular printer with a 200-page front tray.
Best printer on sale right now
Canon PIXMA G7065 Megatank Multifunction Refillable Ink Tank Printer
Now selling for $499, the Canon PIXMA G7065 Megatank Printer can print, fax, scan and copy and can send scans and faxes straight to your inbox. When the ink tanks are full, they will share the same ink capacity of more than 30 standard ink cartridges. It can print up to 6,000 pages in black and white and up to 7,000 per colour ink tank. It can also connect to your device using PIXMA Cloud Link which will provide access to print from Instagram, Facebook, Dropbox and your Google Drive. Buy yours today and score a massive $200 saving.
Best printer for a small office space
HP DeskJet 3721 All-in-One Printer
Not only small in size, the HP DeskJet 3721 Printer is also small in price, now selling on Amazon for just $64. Measuring 40.2cm x 17.4cm x 14.1cm and weighing just 2.32kg, it can print, scan and copy and is compatible to print from Android, Apple and Windows devices. It also connects with the HP Smart app to send files to print, check ink levels and even order replacement ink to your home.
Best A3 printer
Brother A3 Colour Multi-Function Printer
The Brother A3 Colour Multi-Function Printer can print 28 pages per minute and will have the first page ready in as little as 4.3 seconds. It has an auto feeder with double-sided printing and can connect wirelessly, via Wi-Fi or through a USB connection. It is also built with a 6.8cm LCD touchscreen display to manage your printer settings as well as scan papers from the printer to your device.
Best compact printer
Canon SELPHY Square QX10 Printer
Using quick-drying dye-sub technology, the Canon Selphy Square QX10 Printer prints water-resistant photos with adhesive backing from 6cm to 6.85cm in size. You can print your happy snaps from the SELPHY Photo Layout 2.0 App where you can also customise and personalise your photos with different filters, borders and effects. It is available in four colour choices: green, black, pink and white.
Best 3D printer
Bambu Lab P1P 3D Printer
The Bambu Lab P1P 3D Printer is built with CoreXY Structure to ensure the prints are accurate and completed quickly. You can create your designs and control the printer using the Bambu Handy app or Bambu Studio on the computer. It is able to print your creations in up to 16 colours and also comes with a built-in camera to capture footage of the print so you can create your own time-lapse video.
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