10 Of The Best Printers For Your Home In 2023 (On Any Budget)

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Working from home has become increasingly common in recent years, and that has meant that the role of the humble home printer has also changed. Whereas many households would once only need a printer for infrequent documents or photos, the newly important status of the "home office" has seen its role increase beyond its traditional scope. Luckily, the quality of printers on the market has also increased since then, with many now offering advanced connectivity features, eco-friendly ink refills, and faster printing speeds than ever.

There's a huge variety of makes and models to choose from, but we've picked out ten of the best that should cover all bases, whether you're in need of a high-volume home office workhorse or an entry-level printer for occasional use.

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Epson's cartridge-free EcoTank ET-3850 is about as good as it gets for low costs per page, although its $399.97 list price on Amazon might turn some people off. An all-in-one with both scanning and printing capabilities, the ET-3850 is ideal for home offices where color printing is frequently required thanks to its ink tank refill system. That said, not all buyers will need to bother with refills to begin with, as the printer ships with enough ink for 5,200 color pages, or 14,000 pages of monochrome printing.

Costs per page work out significantly cheaper than an equivalent cartridge printer, so despite the higher upfront costs, it might eventually work out to be better value if you print significant volumes on a regular basis. The ET-3850 is also one of the faster printers in its price bracket, with Epson claiming speeds of 8.5 and 15.5 pages per minute for color and monochrome respectively. It's also capable of two-sided printing, although not two-sided scanning, so there's no easy way to copy and print two-sided documents. Other than that, there's little to dislike about the EcoTank ET-3850.

The Canon PIXMA TR8620a might not be a lightning-fast home office workhorse, but it excels as a cost-effective home photo printer. Overall image quality at a reasonable price is the key here — as useful as speed comparisons can be for work-related projects. Anyone just looking to print out some holiday snaps probably won't be too fussed about page-per-minute figures. They'll be more concerned about the quality of the finished print, and that's where the Canon shines the most.

At a list price of $199.99 on Amazon, the TR8620a delivers high-quality photo prints at a price point that's still a good deal cheaper than many of its rivals. It's easy to use for tech-averse family members too, as the 4.3-inch touchscreen comes with video how-tos that explain all of its main features. A built-in memory card slot makes it easy to print directly from a camera, while the Wi-Fi connectivity means that printing from most mobile devices or computers is also hassle-free.

Anyone looking for cartridge-free printing for home and family use should consider the Canon PIXMA G3270, which offers a low cost per page and a reasonable upfront price. It usually retails for $229.99 on Amazon. Using tanks saves the need for expensive and potentially messy cartridges, although much like the pricier Epson EcoTank ET-3850, the Canon comes with enough ink included that many households won't need to consider refills.

There's enough ink as standard for 7,700 color pages, with the cost per page after that working out at less than a cent per color page. Canon printers have a reputation for solid photo quality, and the PIXMA G3270 is no different, although being an all-in-one, it's still a little down on image quality compared to Canon's dedicated photo printer range. It's reasonably speedy for both text and documents, certainly fast enough for normal home and family use, and the Wi-Fi connectivity means that printing from any home device should be straightforward. Although there are a handful of printers out there that produce equal photo quality for a lesser upfront cost, the ultra-low-cost per page of the PIXMA G3270 makes it well worth considering for more frequent home users.

For buyers whose household printing only extends to the occasional document or photo, there's no point in spending hundreds of dollars on a high-end printer. Instead, something that simply gets the job done at a reasonable price will be more than enough, even if the print quality or cost per page isn't quite as great as the pricier models. It's possible to get a decent printer for less than $100, and of those sub-$100 printers, one of the best is the Canon PIXMA MG3620, which retails for $79.99 on Amazon.

The printer offers solid photo printing quality for the price, along with color scanning and Wi-Fi connectivity. It's not fast at either printing or scanning, and it lacks a few of the additional features that pricier printers offer. But, for a basic, unfussy printer with a straightforward setup and more than enough features and functions for the average household, it's an excellent entry-level option.

An affordable all-in-one, the HP Envy Inspire 7955e doesn't excel in any one aspect, but is still worth considering nonetheless. It retails for $219.99 but can often be found cheaper on Amazon. It's easy to set up and use, and it comes with HP's offer of six months free ink if you sign up to the HP+ subscription service. The Envy Inspire 7955e misses out on some of the features that pricier rivals offer, with no memory card slot and a less-than-impressive 125-sheet paper tray.

However, the printer's basic scanning and printing chops are on par with pricier rivals — namely the HP OfficeJet Pro 9015e that also features in our top picks. Like that printer, the 7955e requires HP's pricey official ink cartridges, so it's not advisable for home offices needing high volumes of printing. But for average home use, it still works out to a decent value. Photo quality is good considering this is primarily a document printer, too, although it's still some way off what the best dedicated photo printers in the segment will offer. It might not be a class leader in any single area, but the 7955e delivers solid performance across a range of uses, making it a great option to suit the needs of the whole family.