The 6 Best Wireless Printers – Spring 2023: Reviews
- Table of Contents
- Intro
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Best Printer
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Best Upper Mid-Range
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Best Mid-Range
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Best Budget
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Best Cheap
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Best Portable
- Notable Mentions
- Recent Updates
- All Reviews
- Discussions
Updated Jun 05, 2023 at 09:05 am
By Ryan Lim
Although most printers have wireless capabilities, some models have more connectivity options. Depending on what you’re using your printer for, you may prefer one option over another. For example, it’s fairly common for printers to wirelessly connect to devices using Wi-Fi, and it can be a good choice for a laptop or desktop setup. However, it may not be the most convenient way to print something from your smartphone. Conversely, printers with mobile apps can make printing from your mobile devices easier, but they may not work for computers.
We’ve tested over 125 printers, and below are our recommendations for the best wireless printers you can buy. Also, check out our picks for the best all-in-one printers, the best home printers, and the best AirPrint printers.
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Best Wireless Printer
Brother MFC-L8905CDW
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Family
8.2
Small/Home Office
9.2
Student
8.7
Black & White
9.1
Photo
4.7
Expected Maintenance
8.
5Estimated Black Page Yield
2,907 prints
Estimated Color Page Yield
1,446 prints
Scanner Features
9.7
Cost-Per-Print
8.6
Wi-Fi via Router
Yes
Wi-Fi Direct
Yes
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The best wireless printer we’ve tested is the Brother MFC-L8905CDW, a color laser all-in-one designed for small or home offices. As far as wireless connectivity goes, this model has nearly everything. You can connect via your existing Wi-Fi network, and the printer can generate its own wireless network if you don’t have one. It also supports NFC, allowing you to connect your NFC-enabled devices by tapping it against the printer. Plus, you get support for Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service so that you can print from your mobile device without installing drivers or third-party apps.
For your scanning needs, it has an 8.5″ x 14″ flatbed scanner that produces outstanding scans. There’s also an automatic feeder with single-pass duplex scanning. Printing-wise, it produces incredibly sharp documents and is fast, outputting up to 32 pages per minute. The toner cartridges last a long time and aren’t overly expensive, and although you have to spend extra to replace the drum, you won’t have to do it often since it’s usually good for 30,000 prints. Lastly, if you don’t need all the features and would rather save money, know that cheaper variants are available, like the Brother MFC-L8610CDW, which lacks duplex scanning and NFC support. You can see more details about the variants in the full review.
Like most laser printers, the MFC-L8905CDW’s main drawback is that it isn’t ideal for photo printing, as printed pictures look flat, grainy, and lack in detail. If you need to print graphics or photos, get the Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 instead. It’s an inkjet model that prints amazingly detailed, vibrant, colorful photos and can print on wide format paper up to 13″ x 19″.
There are a couple of tradeoffs, like the lack of an automatic document feeder, slower printing speeds, and its higher price tag. You can also go with the cheaper Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 variant. It gives you the same print quality as the ET-8550 but only supports paper sizes up to 8.5″ x 11″.See our review
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Best Upper Mid-Range Wireless Printer
Brother MFC-L2750DW
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Small/Home Office
8.6
Student
8.3
Black & White
9.1
Photo
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4Expected Maintenance
8.0
Estimated Black Page Yield
1,953 prints
Estimated Color Page Yield
N/A
Scanner Features
9.5
Cost-Per-Print
9.6
Wi-Fi via Router
Yes
Wi-Fi Direct
Yes
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If you only need to print in black and want to save money, get the Brother MFC-L2750DW is the best wireless printer for home use and at an upper mid-range price point that we’ve tested. This well-built all-in-one warms up in very little time, prints quickly at 36 pages per minute, and yields around 2000 prints from a single black toner cartridge. The scanner produces remarkably sharp scans and has an automatic document feeder to process multi-page documents and double-sided sheets. The downside is that you must replace the drum separately, which adds to your maintenance cost.
Brother specifies that the drum is good for 12,000 prints, so you’ll likely be okay for a while. You still get Wi-Fi connectivity and Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service support.This printer has many variants, so if you find the MFC-L2750DW a little too expensive, you can check out one of its cheaper variants, like the Brother MFC-L2710DW. It also produces very high-quality prints but produces them slightly slower and lacks an automatic document feeder. Some variants have an additional XL toner cartridge, like the Brother MFC-L2759DW. You can see all differences between the variants in the full review.
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Best Mid-Range Wireless Printer
Brother MFC-J4335DW
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Family
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2Small/Home Office
8.2
Student
8.4
Black & White
8.5
Photo
7.3
Expected Maintenance
6.0
Estimated Black Page Yield
2,280 prints
Estimated Color Page Yield
825 prints
Scanner Features
7.6
Cost-Per-Print
9.5
Wi-Fi via Router
Yes
Wi-Fi Direct
Yes
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A more modest mid-range model might be a better choice if you’re looking for a printer for home use. We recommend the Brother MFC-J4335DW, one of the best wireless printers for home use we’ve tested.
You can print thousands of pages before its cartridges run out of ink, reducing the frequency you need to replace them. There are also XL cartridges that’ll last longer, which might be cheaper in the long run, not to mention more environmentally friendly. Its ADF-equipped scanner scans up to 20 pages per minute and has optical character recognition (OCR) capability, allowing you to scan documents into text files, so you can easily search for keywords. It prints very detailed photos but doesn’t have the widest color range, and its color accuracy is only passable.See our review
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Best Budget Wireless Printer
Brother MFC-J1205W/MFC-J1215W
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7.9
Small/Home Office
7.
2Student
8.0
Black & White
7.3
Photo
7.6
Expected Maintenance
6.0
Estimated Black Page Yield
1,178 prints
Estimated Color Page Yield
766 prints
Scanner Features
6.2
Cost-Per-Print
9.5
Wi-Fi via Router
Yes
Wi-Fi Direct
Yes
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We chose the Brother MFC-J1205W for the budget pick, also known as the Brother MFC-1215W if you’re shopping at Walmart. It’s a simple, all-in-one inkjet model with a sturdy build, wireless connectivity, and a basic flatbed scanner.
It prints black and color documents well, although its printing speed of nine black or six color pages per minute is very slow, so you’ll have to be patient during large print jobs. You don’t need to replace the ink cartridges too often as they yield around 1100 black and 750 color prints. Better yet, replacement cartridges are relatively cheap, which helps keep your maintenance cost low. Printed photos have some graininess and banding, but they still look decent, and the colors are reasonably accurate. All in all, it’s a good option for people who only print occasionally.See our review
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Best Cheap Wireless Printer
Canon PIXMA MG3620
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Small/Home Office
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2Student
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Black & White
6.7
Photo
7.7
Expected Maintenance
7.0
Estimated Black Page Yield
225 prints
Estimated Color Page Yield
210 prints
Scanner Features
6.2
Cost-Per-Print
7.9
Wi-Fi via Router
Yes
Wi-Fi Direct
No
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If you only print once in a blue moon and need a cheap printer to get the job done, get the Canon PIXMA MG3620. The build feels a little flimsy, and it only has a basic flatbed scanner, but it still prints good-quality documents and photos.
The main downside with cheap printers like the PIXMA MG3620 is that the ink cartridges run out quickly, meaning you’ll have to replace them often. The cost per print is low because replacement ink is relatively cheap; it’s just inconvenient because it requires more maintenance, and you might end up with many incomplete or faded pages, wasting paper and time. This printer is fine for the occasional print job, but if you print more regularly, it’s best to get one with better page yields, like our budget or mid-range pick.See our review
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Best Portable Wireless Printer
HP OfficeJet 250
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6.8
Small/Home Office
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4Student
7.0
Black & White
4.8
Photo
6.6
Expected Maintenance
6.0
Estimated Black Page Yield
167 prints
Estimated Color Page Yield
123 prints
Scanner Features
6.4
Cost-Per-Print
6.6
Wi-Fi via Router
Yes
Wi-Fi Direct
Yes
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The best portable printer we’ve tested is the HP OfficeJet 250, an all-in-one inkjet model with a built-in rechargeable battery. It’s a great option if you have to travel for work or print receipts at an outdoor event. You can connect to the printer via an existing Wi-Fi network, and the printer can also generate its own Wi-Fi signal (Wi-Fi Direct).
It produces fairly sharp documents that look good enough for a professional work environment. The one big drawback is printing speed, as it only pushes out three black or six color pages per minute when plugged in, and it’s even slower when running on battery. The battery is good for about 225 prints and takes around two hours to charge.Aside from its slow printing speed, another downside of this printer is its low page yield. The cartridges aren’t overly expensive, but because the cartridges don’t last very long, the cost will still add up if you print a lot. You can increase the page yield slightly with XL ink cartridges, and the printer also accepts third-party ink, which might be cheaper. Unsurprisingly, it doesn’t have a flatbed scanner, as it would make the printer too cumbersome to carry around. What it does have is a sheetfed scanner that produces very detailed scans and processes up to four pages per minute.
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There are a couple of tradeoffs, like the lack of an automatic document feeder, slower printing speeds, and its higher price tag. You can also go with the cheaper Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 variant. It gives you the same print quality as the ET-8550 but only supports paper sizes up to 8.5″ x 11″.
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Brother specifies that the drum is good for 12,000 prints, so you’ll likely be okay for a while. You still get Wi-Fi connectivity and Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service support.
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You can print thousands of pages before its cartridges run out of ink, reducing the frequency you need to replace them. There are also XL cartridges that’ll last longer, which might be cheaper in the long run, not to mention more environmentally friendly. Its ADF-equipped scanner scans up to 20 pages per minute and has optical character recognition (OCR) capability, allowing you to scan documents into text files, so you can easily search for keywords. It prints very detailed photos but doesn’t have the widest color range, and its color accuracy is only passable.
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It prints black and color documents well, although its printing speed of nine black or six color pages per minute is very slow, so you’ll have to be patient during large print jobs. You don’t need to replace the ink cartridges too often as they yield around 1100 black and 750 color prints. Better yet, replacement cartridges are relatively cheap, which helps keep your maintenance cost low. Printed photos have some graininess and banding, but they still look decent, and the colors are reasonably accurate. All in all, it’s a good option for people who only print occasionally.
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The main downside with cheap printers like the PIXMA MG3620 is that the ink cartridges run out quickly, meaning you’ll have to replace them often. The cost per print is low because replacement ink is relatively cheap; it’s just inconvenient because it requires more maintenance, and you might end up with many incomplete or faded pages, wasting paper and time. This printer is fine for the occasional print job, but if you print more regularly, it’s best to get one with better page yields, like our budget or mid-range pick.
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It produces fairly sharp documents that look good enough for a professional work environment. The one big drawback is printing speed, as it only pushes out three black or six color pages per minute when plugged in, and it’s even slower when running on battery. The battery is good for about 225 prints and takes around two hours to charge.Notable Mentions
- Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw:
The Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw is a newer version of the Canon imageCLASS MF743Cdw and, like its predecessor, is a good alternative to the Brother MFC-L8905CDW. However, its toner cartridges yield fewer pages, and it has slower scanning and printing speeds.
See our review - Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300:
The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 is a professional photo printer and a good alternative to the Brother MFC-L8905CDW if you need to print photos, but it’s a print-only, meaning you’ll need a separate scanner if you want to scan anything. It also prints much slower and costs more to maintain over time.
See our review - Brother HL-L2325DW:
The Brother HL-L2325DW is a cheaper alternative to the Brother MFC-L2750DW if you don’t need a scanner. Its print quality is just as good, but it’s a little slower and doesn’t yield as many pages as the MFC-L2750DW.
See our review - Canon PIXMA TR8620a:
The Canon PIXMA TR8620a is a good photo printing alternative to the Brother MFC-J4335DW. It yields fewer pages than the Brother, making it slightly more expensive to maintain, but it produces higher-quality photos with a wider range of colors and better color accuracy.
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However, its toner cartridges yield fewer pages, and it has slower scanning and printing speeds.
It yields fewer pages than the Brother, making it slightly more expensive to maintain, but it produces higher-quality photos with a wider range of colors and better color accuracy.Recent Updates
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Jun 05, 2023:
Verified that all picks are valid and available. Added the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 and Canon PIXMA TR8620a as Notable Mentions. -
Apr 06, 2023:
Replaced Canon imageCLASS MF743Cdw with Brother MFC-L8905CDW as ‘Best Wireless Printer’ pick. Added Canon imageCLASS MF743Cdw and Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw to Notable Mentions. -
Mar 07, 2023:
Minor structure change. Removed the HP DeskJet 3755/3772 and the ‘Best Compact Wireless Printer’ category. Added the HP OfficeJet 250 as the ‘Best Portable Wireless Printer’.
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Nov 07, 2022:
Removed the Canon PIXMA TR8620a and the ‘Best Wireless Photo Printer’ category to avoid confusion, as we already recommend the Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 for photo printing.
Added the HP OfficeJet 250 as the ‘Best Portable Wireless Printer’.
All Reviews
Our recommendations above are what we think are currently the best wireless printers for most people. We factor in the price, feedback from our visitors, and availability.
If you would like to do the work of choosing yourself, here is the list of all our wireless printer reviews. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details.
While no printer is perfect for every use, most are good enough to please almost everyone, and the differences are often not noticeable unless you really look for them.
Best All-in-One Wireless Printer for Home Use
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HP OfficeJet 250 Mobile All-in-One Printer
Mobile Print, Scan, CopyPrint speed ISO: Up to 10 ppm black, up to 7 colorLong battery lifeHighest ink cartridge page yield in class
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HP Smart Tank 5101 All-in-One Printer
Print, scan, copy, wirelessPrint speed ISO: Up to 12 ppm black, up to 5 ppm colorDesigned to be intuitively smart and offers ultra-low cost printingUp to 2 years of ink in bottles included in the box
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HP DeskJet 3755 All-in-One Printer w/4 months ink included with HP Instant ink
Print, copy, scanPrint speed ISO: Up to 8 ppm black, up to 5 colorBuilt-in WiFi, mobile printingInstant Ink ready; High yield ink available.
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HP DeskJet 3755 All-in-One Printer w/ 4 months free ink through HP Instant Ink
Print, copy, scanPrint speed ISO: Up to 8 ppm black, up to 5 colorBuilt-in WiFi, mobile printingInstant Ink ready; High yield ink available.
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HP DeskJet 3755 All-in-One Printer w/ 4 months free ink through HP Instant Ink
Print, copy, scanPrint speed ISO: Up to 8 ppm black, up to 5 colorBuilt-in WiFi, mobile printingInstant Ink ready; High yield ink available.
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HP OfficeJet 250 Mobile All-in-One Printer
I love this little all-in-one which as the capacity to print even on photographic paper! I travel a great deal and having this little machine which has its own protective case is a real joy. It is small enough to fit in a 29” suitcase and lightweight enough to fall within airline weight guidelines when packed with your clothes!
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HP Smart Tank 5101 All-in-One Printer
I received this Printer for free and overall it I a great printer it is so easy to use and provides very good imaging when done , the ink is vey easy to put in and I overall
Would recommend this printer to everyone you would definitely enjoy it , this by far is the best printer I’ve used / had
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HP DeskJet 3755 All-in-One Printer w/4 months ink included with HP Instant ink
So far so good! Setting up this printer was almost too easy.
I don’t understand how other people are having such a difficult time with theirs it’s so easy my 10 year old daughter could do it. I’d have to say the 1 and only issue I have with this printer… It doesn’t have borderless printing for photos.
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HP Smart Tank 7001 All-in-One Printer
Great Printer – very fast – excellent resolution – fantastic photo prints (no smears, lines or runs) and the Wi-Fi connection makes it incredibly convenient. You can place it anywhere in the room!
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There are more than a dozen home printer companies around the world today, and there are even more models on the market.
Deciding on the choice of the best printer for the home in this variety is not so simple.
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How to choose a printer for your home in 2023?
When choosing a printer, the main characteristics of the equipment are taken into account:
- Print format – home devices usually work with A4 paper at a density of 80gsm. m;
- Print speed – about 18-20 pages per minute;
- First sheet out time, it is usually spent warming up the main elements of the printer. On average, this figure is 8-9 seconds;
- The maximum print resolution is usually less than 600 dpi. For home prints, this is quite enough;
- Input and output tray capacity;
- Cartridge yield.
When compiling the top 10 + rating, we chose the best models that meet all the above characteristics. We took into account the value for money, user reviews, the cost of consumables – the cartridge itself, printer cleaning services, refills.
We hope that our rating will be useful to you in the matter of buying a laser device.
Top 10+ best printers in 2023
10+. Xerox Phaser 3020BI
Very handy and not too bulky machine used for low volume monochrome printing for home or small office use. The noise of the device is not very loud – it will not disturb other people or distract from work. Products are characterized by a high level of reliability and functionality. You can use black or blue ink for printing – two cartridges with these inks are supplied with the product. The output will be a print produced using one of the most common printing technologies – laser, and the print density is up to 1200 dpi. This means that the material can be easily read, and the information will be stored on paper for a long time. With this printer, you can print up to 500 pages daily, and it takes no more than 3 seconds to print one page.
Designed for good tray capacity, holding approximately 150 sheets.
The body of the printer is made of matte slightly rough plastic, which can withstand high temperatures and various physical influences well, and does not accumulate dust. The printer connects to a computer using a standard USB 2.0 cable, but it has a Wi-Fi module installed, through which the device can be synchronized with several computers, laptops, tablets and even smartphones at once. For the latter, a special Apple AirPrint technology has been developed. The printer has 128 MB of built-in memory, enough to print even heavy images quickly. The device is capable of handling paper weights from 80 to 240 gsm. m.
Benefits:
- Affordable price;
- Simplicity of design – there is simply nothing to break in it;
- Excellent print quality;
- Small dimensions;
- Easy to connect and set up.
Disadvantages:
- Not all smartphones can be quickly synchronized.
Xerox Phaser 3020BI
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HP LaserJet Pro M15w
Compact enough to take up almost no desktop space. It is useful for both individuals and small businesses. With overall dimensions 16x35x19The product weighs only 3.8 kg, so some people even take it with them on business trips when they need to create a mobile office. The printer is used exclusively for monochrome printing of documents or images. The print speed is pretty decent – 18 sheets per minute. The device works only with A4 paper, but the manufacturer claims that you can print on envelopes, make postcards, and so on. Indeed, the printer is able to work with paper, the density of which is in the range from 65 to 120 gsm. m. There is a folding tray, designed for a maximum of one hundred sheets, but the designers did not provide for a unit for piece paper feed.
There is no cable for a wired connection to the computer – you will either have to purchase it separately or use a wireless Wi-Fi communication module. The resource of the cartridge is significant – at one refill you can print up to 700 pages.
Manufacturers also decided not to take out the photoconductor in a separate unit, thanks to which they managed to make the printer so compact. The device differs in high rates of profitability thanks to the original HP Auto-On/Auto-Off technology. With its help, the device independently monitors its workload. Depending on this setting, it will automatically stop or resume work.
Advantages:
- One of the most compact printers on the Russian market;
- Refill cartridge is inexpensive;
- Print directly via a cable connection or transfer data via Wi-Fi.
Disadvantages:
- If the machine is operated for a long time without interruption, it may become very hot;
- No page feed capability.
HP LaserJet Pro M15w
9. Epson L120
The maximum capacity of this printer is 1250 pages per month, which makes this model ideal for home use, especially if it will be frequently used by schoolchildren or students./cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/10145515/chrome_2018_02_02_15_01_37.png)
In principle, for an office with 4-5 employees, such a printer will also fit. The device works on the basis of inkjet technology, it is additionally equipped with a continuous ink supply system. Containers with paint are not located under the body of the device, but are taken out of it. This affects the increase in dimensions, but it greatly simplifies the maintenance of the device, besides, you can print a decent amount of documents at a time. The paper tray holds 100 sheets at once.
For an inkjet printer, the print speed is very fast – a standard A4 sheet with black and white text or an image is printed in 27 seconds. Color pictures come out a little slower – the print speed is 15 pages per minute. The device is also capable of working with photo paper, but one 10×15 image will be ready within 70-80 seconds. The design of the ink tanks has been improved, so there are no blots or streaks on the paper.
Benefits:
- Continuous ink supply available;
- Paint is quite economical;
- Relatively compact;
- Paint cans are moved out of the body – much easier to control their consumption.
Disadvantages:
- Connection cable not included;
- If the sheet is jammed, it can be difficult to remove it.
Epson L120
8. Canon PIXMA TS304
One of the few printers in this review that supports wireless printing from a mobile device. This became possible thanks to the presence of a Bluetooth module in this technique and a special Canon Print application. The function of almost instantaneous scanning and copying via smartphone allows you to easily and efficiently use this machine, it can be paired with iOS, Android, Windows 10 Mobile operating systems.
The printer uses XL cartridges, so it won’t need to be charged too often. You can print not only the usual documents, but also photographs, as well as other materials. The equipment supports Photo Paper Plus Glossy II and GP-501 photo paper. The equipment itself is an inkjet type, the print speed is not too high – it produces 7.7 pages per minute.
The highest image resolution for photo printing is 4800×1200 dpi. He prints one full-color photo of size 10×15 cm within 65 seconds.
Advantages:
- Inexpensive, but quite effective device;
- Great for users who don’t use office equipment very often;
- Stylish appearance and quality assembly;
- Long service life;
- You can enable Bluetooth wireless printing.
Disadvantages:
- The ink is consumed very quickly, especially if you print photos in high resolution.
Canon PIXMA TS304 printer
20 sheets per minute. This makes this technique quite suitable for a small office environment. The printer is compact, looks quite stylish and strict, so it will fit perfectly into any interior. The paper feed tray is designed for 150 sheets, an automatic feed mechanism is provided. Prints are crisp, bright and durable. The cartridge can be refilled or replaced if necessary. It is enough for about 1000 – 1500 pages.
Connects to a computer via USB only, capable of working with the Windows operating system. The laser head wears out very slowly. Built-in memory is 64 MB. The cartridge can be installed not original – there is not much difference. The body of the printer is plastic, with a matte coating, dust is practically invisible on it, and other impurities are also not visible. The parts are fitted tightly, there are no backlashes and extraneous squeaks.
Advantages:
- Easy to use;
- High print speed;
- Long life laser head;
- Possibility to use a non-genuine cartridge;
- Solid build.
Disadvantages:
- Often, a USB cable is not included in the kit.
HP Laser 107a Printer
6. Brother HL-L2340DWR
The machine is compatible with all non-genuine supplies. The print speed is high even for a laser printer – about 28-30 pages per minute, a capacious paper tray: it fits up to 250 sheets, the output tray is designed for 100 sheets.
This device has a duplex printing function, which is not found in every relatively cheap printer. The amount of internal memory is insignificant – it is 32 MB. This option will be enough for printing text documents, but it may not be enough for images or .pdf files. It consumes about 455 watts of power during operation and 58 watts in standby mode, which makes the printer very economical. It works quite quietly: even with heavy workload, the noise level does not exceed 49db.
Connection interfaces are standard, the printer uses a Wi-Fi module or receives data via a USB 2.0 socket, an Ethernet connector is not provided here. There is a direct print function, so documents can be output via a smartphone or tablet if you first download the appropriate Brother iPrint & Scan application there. The resource of the drum is decent – it is designed for about 120 thousand pages. Despite the compact dimensions of the product 356x360x183 mm, the device is characterized by a decent weight – almost 7 kg.
Benefits:
- Includes wireless connectivity, even printing from smartphones;
- Compact dimensions;
- Full paper tray slides into printer body;
- Duplex printing available.
Faults:
- You won’t know how much paper is left if you don’t pull out the paper tray;
- Loses Wi-Fi connection when idle for a long time.
Brother HL-L2340DWR
5. Canon i-SENSYS LBP621Cw
Here is one of the few color laser printers that can only be found on sale today. This is an excellent and quite convenient choice for an office that does not have too much paperwork. The print speed is average – it reaches no more than 18 pages per minute in A4 format, the highest print resolution is 1200×1200 pixels per inch. As a result, it will be possible to obtain perfectly clear and well-read text, there will be no banding or smearing on the images. Even when there is little toner left in the cartridge, the print quality continues to be very good.
The design is equipped with a built-in liquid crystal display with LED backlight. Everything on the screen is clearly visible even in low light conditions. Too often, there is no need to be distracted by the replenishment of consumables, because the tray is installed capacious – it is designed for 250 sheets. The model has a Wi-Fi module, data can be transferred to the printer without using wires, but if necessary, to a computer via a USB 2.0 cable.
Benefits:
- Bright and informative backlit display;
- Wi-Fi module available;
- High capacity paper tray;
- Excellent print quality;
- Low paint consumption.
Disadvantages:
- Quite expensive.
Canon i-SENSYS LBP621Cw printer
4. Epson M1100
For an inkjet printer, it has a very high print speed of 15 sheets per minute. It is monochrome, well suited for home or small office. The quality of the prints is clear, the pictures will be well detailed.
Materials printed on this printer will not fade over time, will not bleed if highlighted with a marker or if water gets on the sheet. The ink tank is large, so you don’t have to refill the printer too often.
The machine is based on Epson Micro Piezo piezoelectric printing technology. The printer is fully compatible with personal computers that run on Windows and MacOS operating systems. Overall dimensions are compact – it occupies a minimum of free space. Perfect for professionals working with customer documentation. One bottle of ink is enough for 5,000 pages.
Benefits:
- Larger ink tank capacity – rarely needs to be refilled;
- Decent print quality;
- Compatible with major operating systems;
- Small overall dimensions.
Drawbacks:
- Prints in black and white only;
- It is not uncommon for the paper feeder to pick up two or three sheets of paper.
Epson M1100 Printer
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HP Ink Tank 115
Another fairly high quality inkjet product that has a long life and high print quality, besides this printer has a very compact overall dimensions . It can be easily placed even on a small office desk. The model is equipped with a fairly efficient paint supply system, which is equipped with protection against possible leaks. The paint containers are outside the case, so the user will always see how much consumables are left. They open easily, which allows you to carefully add the running out of paint into the appropriate tank and continue working – it is not necessary to contact the masters.
The print speed is slow – only 7-9 pages of black and white text per minute, if you want to get a color image, then it drops to 4 pages per minute. You can even print photos on this printer, but you need to be prepared for the fact that it will take quite a long time – about 70-90 seconds for one 10×15 cm photo card. The main feature of the printer is high print resolution (largely because of this, it works so slowly).
When working with color images, this figure is 4800 dpi, with black and white format – 1200 dpi. The printer can even be used for serial production.
Benefits:
- The quality of photo printing is far superior to printers that are equipped with photo shops;
- Acceptable cost;
- Can be refilled if needed;
- Works with all operating systems.
Disadvantages:
- Increased dimensions due to the removal of the cartridges to the outside;
- Sometimes ignores settings when printing photos.
HP Ink Tank 115
2. Pantum P2207
Despite the fact that this product is produced by a not very well-known brand, it has an excellent price-quality ratio – largely due to these characteristics, it ended up in second place in our review best printers for home use. First of all, the device has a significant operational resource – up to 15,000 pages can be printed per month. Not every model from well-known companies can boast of such a volume.
The print quality is also very high – 1200 dpi, and the device produces it at a speed of 22 pages per minute. The paper feed is quite standard, the volume of the tray is 150 sheets. The cartridge is durable and economical – one refill of ink is enough to get a high-quality image on 1600 pages. The printer processor is fast thanks to a clock frequency of 600 MHz, the amount of built-in memory here is 64 MB.
Provides a slot for reading SD memory cards, you can print directly from them, connects to a computer via a USB 2.0 connector. The products are quiet, small in size, maximum A4 paper size, can work with envelopes, printing paper of various designs, film and so on. The print format is black and white only. The design of the printer is standard, no frills can be found here.
Advantages:
- Very powerful and fast machine, consuming a minimum of electricity;
- Decent print quality;
- Installs drivers on its own – no user intervention required;
- Can work with non-original cartridges;
- Compact dimensions.
Drawbacks:
- Black and white only.
Pantum P2207
1. HIPER P-1120
The laser printer is perfect for use at home or in a small office. The device allows you to print text and images with a resolution of up to 600×600 dpi. The first page comes out in about 8.5 seconds, and the maximum print speed is 24 pages per minute. The printer is rated at 8,000 pages per month. Setting up the unit is quite simple – you just need to connect it to a personal computer and plug it into the network, the printer will install the driver on its own, without user intervention. The product is capable of working with operating systems such as Windows and Linux.
Another important feature of the device is the ability to work with most Q2612 format cartridges, thanks to this feature, the user does not have to give preference to only certain cartridges. The printer is based on laser technology, which ensures high efficiency and low cost of printing – this is very convenient when there is a need to print quite serious volumes of documentation.
Users also note that the device is compatible with absolutely any consumables, including inexpensive ones – such a solution also increases the efficiency of the printer.
Advantages:
- Great for the home or small office;
- Compatible with all consumables;
- Nice design, small size;
- Long service life;
- Suitable for high volume printing;
- High print resolution.
Disadvantages:
- 2-sided printing only in manual mode.
Laser printer HIPER P-1120
In conclusion, useful video
Printers at home are usually used to print photos or some text documents, so you should select a device taking into account such features. We tried to give the most detailed characteristics of each printer considered in the review. How much this information helped you, you can share in the comments to this article.
10 reliable models for the home
Efim Gugnin
loves old printers
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We asked readers T-Z to tell us about printers that have served them faithfully for years.
And received many stories about devices that have stood the test of time and printed more than one hundred pages – despite the fact that some of them were accidentally found by readers from relatives in the country, while others were completely picked up from a landfill. We publish a selection of the best printers that do not require replacement.
These are comments from readers from the S-Z Community. Collected into one material, carefully edited and formatted according to editorial standards.
HP LaserJet 1020
How long has been working: 15 years
Andrey Primak
prints a lot
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I use HP LaserJet 1020 for about 15 years. As a sole proprietor and working from home, I print about 100 pages a month. Works great, has never been repaired – pah-pah.
Once printed about a thousand pages in a day without any problems. I printed 50 pages, then let the printer “rest” a little.
I fill it myself: I buy toner and put it into the cartridge.
One cartridge is enough for three or four refills, then the drum wears out and starts to streak. There are plenty of instructions on how to refuel on the Internet.
The original cartridge is expensive. There are non-original ones much cheaper. I don’t know how they are, I always bought the original, since it lasts for a very long time.
HP LaserJet 1010
How long has been working: 20 years
user1249938
selects drivers professionally
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My home printer HP LaserJet 1010 has been working properly since 2001, during this time I changed the cartridge a couple of times, and that’s it. Current expenses are cheap: I buy powder in wholesale stores, and my son refills the cartridge for free.
My student kids and I used the printer, even when working remotely. The only negative is that he likes good thick paper. It is really possible to adapt to a thinner one, but it can chew a leaf or grab two at once.
Unfortunately, this model is no longer in production. There were problems with drivers – never lose installation discs. But even they may not help if the software is outdated: you install new hardware and programs, but you cannot find a printer driver. But nothing is impossible – just by typing you find a suitable driver from a newer model.
Canon Pixma TS3340
How long has been running: 3 years
Aleksandr Murin
refills cartridges with surgical precision
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9000 2 I urgently needed to print a whole bunch of articles for the customer, which I wrote for him on the site. There was not much extra money, and a sealed and stitched set of documents had to be handed over by a certain time. Therefore, by chance, without choosing anything and without thinking about the consequences, I bought a Canon Pixma TS3340 MFP to replace the broken old HP.
This printer cost 4500 R. Color, inkjet, with cartridges that do not seem to be refilled.
Prints well. I did not notice any special problems when installing the drivers. Downloaded, installed, connected the device, waited a bit. Ready. There is a separate utility for tuning, cleaning, head alignment.
Prints clearly and is not too noisy. For a year of use, I chewed paper only once. I did not find any problems with color reproduction, although I cannot boast of perfect vision and the ability to distinguish colors. In the settings there is the ability to select the paper size – a rarely used feature in general, but it came in handy when I had to print on A5.
There are a lot of instructions for refueling, there is a video. But changing cartridges is expensive, each one costs 1500 R. And the paint kit is only 700 R. The refill kit contains syringes with thick needles, they do not fit inside the cartridge. I was afraid to drill, although a drill was included with the paint.
A friend taught me how to fill with an insulin needle. Such a needle fits perfectly into the cartridge, there is a small gap, therefore, when refueling, air calmly escapes from it.
You need to press very smoothly on the piston, otherwise the needle may fly off. After one unsuccessful attempt, he adapted.
I wipe the cartridge head before and after filling with a cotton pad with ethanol or isopropanol. Everything must be done carefully, otherwise it will be difficult to wash off the paint from your hands later.
This thing has only one plus: it is cheap and you can use inexpensive consumables. Refilling cartridges is about as difficult as giving an injection. Suitable only for those who have few documents, need the ability to print in color, do not tremble hands, have enough patience.
The scanner of this unit is decent, though it works slowly. Requires creating a separate scan profile for A4 color documents. There is a problem with the “Photo” profile that comes with the driver: it can stop scanning in the middle of the sheet. The settings are intuitive.
HP LaserJet 1300N
How long has been in service: 10 years
Kursor Ukazatel
respects the past
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900 02 I found an HP LaserJet 1300N with 110 sheets in the trash.
I don’t know who lives so beautifully, but I have been using it for 10 years, and everything is fine with it. This is still an old HP, not a one-time modern UG. Because of PCL, there are no issues with Linux – I haven’t used Windows for 15 years. There are chips, but in their absence, he simply says, they say, the cartridge is over, please change it. And there is also a print server, plugged into the network with a wire – everyone who wants to print.
Epson Stylus Photo PX820FWD
How long has been working: about 11 years
Andrew
saved the printer from cold death
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I have two printers at home, it happened. The main one is the laser HP LaserJet P1102W. Compact, inexpensive, can be connected via Wi-Fi. The second is the Epson Stylus Photo PX820FWD inkjet MFP, a six-color printer-scanner. A rather bulky device, colleagues gave to my brother for the birth of his son, in order to capture the first steps. Rarely used.
After the birth of the second heir, there was not enough space in the apartment for the printer, and he was exiled to the dacha, where I took him from, so that he would simply not freeze uselessly in winter. It is in my closet, removed for printing a photo. It copes with this task well, although the head still dries up occasionally if you do not print for a long time. Then stripes appear on uniform gradients in the photo – for example, in the sky. It is treated with standard cleaning or washing.
I tried to refill cartridges – they are tricky there, with chips, you cannot refill the original ones. You can refill non-original cartridges with non-original ink, but this is quite inconvenient, and the ink level with them is not displayed. Once such a cartridge suddenly ran out, and the printer stopped printing even after refilling. Barely restored.
Now I buy original cartridges. With small print volumes, it is not so expensive, especially since they are separated by colors and you can buy them as needed.
The whole set is enough for about a year. I think to try a set of ready-made non-original cartridges.
The Epson Easy Photo Print app is handy, with “enhancers” that really improve results if you use them carefully. The only thing that is inconvenient is that there is no A5 (15 × 21) print format, only 10 × 15, 13 × 18 (5 × 7 inches) and A4. Here I usually print 13 × 18. Such paper exists, but is rare – you have to cut it out of A4. With a photo cutter, it’s not that hard. I use Lomond Premium Photo paper – it does not differ from the original Epson, but several times cheaper.
The scanner, as it turned out, is also needed, and almost more often than the printer. It scans well, you can load a pack of sheets at once, but it often draws two sheets from it at once, it’s better to put one at a time.
HP LaserJet M1120
How long has been in operation: 5 years
Alexander Makaev
works on one cartridge
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Once upon a time, there was an action of unheard-of generosity at work: old office equipment was given away to those who wished, as bought a new one, and this one was simply written off.
So I became the owner of the indestructible HP LaserJet M1120 MFP. I only needed to refuel it, which I did. Five years have passed since then, and I still have not finished refilling that same cartridge.
Quite often my wife prints patterns, sometimes we print coloring pages for a child. The only problem is that there is no paper input tray, as well as a stand to support the paper at the exit, and the printed sheets fall to the floor. But these are the costs of a freebie, and I’m not worried.
Xerox Phaser 3010
How long has been working: 7-8 years
Artyom Matynyan
studies himself and teaches others
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9 0002 Good old Xerox Phaser 3010 bought in 2013 or 2014 for about 2000 R, serves faithfully without breakdowns. Used purely for the institute and printouts for tutoring.
Recently, it has become difficult to take paper from the tray. I “finished” the threshold for taking paper and pulled out the spring from there – it works like a new one.
Cactus 2,300 page cartridges priced at R300 are ideal.
HP LaserJet 1018
How long has been working: 16 years old
Dmitry Kuzmin
does not like to sit in one place
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Purchased, if I remember correctly, somewhere in 2005, that is he is already 16 years old. He moved with me, worked in the office, then returned home again. As he printed without problems, he prints.
True, when I installed Windows 10, I did not find the drivers. But I installed a slightly newer model – 1020, and everything works.
Samsung SCX-4100
How long has been working: 16 years old
What It
rarely prints
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When in 2005 bought the first computer in the year, and also purchased this laser printer – Samsung SCX-4100. MFP, three in one, with a scanner. During all this time, it was refueled probably only five times – economical consumption.
It’s hard to tell if he makes me happy now. If I printed out a lot, I would probably change it: it takes only one page, and then not always. It can chew paper – I took it to the service, they did something, it helped for a while. In general, I worked out my money a long time ago, but I don’t throw it away and don’t take another one, simply because I rarely print, and a new MFP will cost more than 10 thousand. I will use it until it dies completely.
Canon i-SENSYS MF3010
0413 7 years old
Egor Ageshin
is not afraid of halftones
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The Canon MF3010 printer is generally excellent for its money. There is a scanner function, and quite good quality. I have been using since school. At first they bought standard cartridges, but then at the university I decided to try Chinese ones, and, surprisingly, everything still works fine. And for a long time already.
The only downside is that the printer is black and white.