Having a printer first in college and now at home has been a lifesaver for me. From printing photos to personal documents to papers, I genuinely don’t know what I’d do without mine. If you’re on the verge of deciding whether or not you need one, I promise, you do. That’s why I’ve created this list of the top seven printers to shop on Amazon.
From touchscreen options to printers from tech leaders to all-in-one printers, there’s something for the casual and frequent printer users, and they start at just $40. So save yourself time and money from visiting the library and FedEx and instead, print at home with my top picks. Plus, none of these will catch on fire like the Sabre printers did in season six of The Office.
8 Printers to Shop on Amazon
- Infinite Ink: This multifunction Brother HL-L2480DW laser printer prints up to 36 pages a minute, but its real trick is toner cartridges good for up to 3,000 pages! A little more up front saves you a huge amount of money in the long run if you print a lot. — just $240
“I’ve had a Brother multifunction printer since 2013, and all I ever have to do is buy ink every other year or so.” — Senior Editor David Traver Adolphus
- So Many Features: This all-in-one Canon Pixma TR4720 wireless printer scans, prints, copies and faxes with ease. It prints in both B&W and color, and even has a mobile print setting for printing photos, documents and more directly from your phone — just $75!
- Budget-Friendly Option: For a more affordable Canon printer, go with this Pixma MG3620 color inkjet that’s just $40. It prints at a 5.7 ppm speed, has a 100-sheet capacity and the space-saving design is perfect for small offices and spaces — just $40!
- Top Notch Tech: HP is a leader in tech, and along with its laptops and gaming equipment, its printers are also top-notch. This HP Smart Tank 5000 wireless printer is a bit of a splurge, but it prints up to 10 pages per minute, delivers vivid photos and has easy-to-use settings — just $230!
- Bestselling Product: A number one bestseller on Amazon, this HP DeskJet 2855e wireless printer has a 60-sheet input tray, single-band Wi-Fi connectivity and prints in 7.5 ppm black and 5.5 ppm color. And did I mention that it’s 33% off? — just $60!
- In Living Color: Over 10,000 people have purchased this bestselling Epson EcoTank ET-2800 for the 100-sheet capacity, fast printing speed and high-quality photos and documents. Plus, it comes with enough ink to print up to 4,500 black pages and 7,500 color pages — just $223!
- Your Office Essential: On sale for 40% off, snag this Epson Workforce Pro WF-4820 printer for just $150. Slightly different from the Epson printer listed above, this one has a 250-sheet capacity, auto two-sided printing and a touchscreen panel — just $150!
- Customer Favorite: Reviewers love the quality and easy setup of this Brother Work Smart 1360 wireless printer. “As someone who juggles both WFH tasks and personal printing needs, finding a printer that ticks all the boxes – reliability, efficiency, quality and ease of use – has always been a challenge. This one doesn’t just tick them; it excels at them,” one reviewer wrote — just $110!
What to Know About Subscriptions
- Depending on how much you print, you will eventually have to buy additional ink that’s compatible with your printer.
- Some manufacturers like HP require you to enroll in a mandatory subscription service upon purchase. These services may provide automatic cartridge replenish, ink delivery and a set number of pages printed per month. Canon, Brother and Epson offer optional subscription services. Plans range anywhere from basic free services to $3 a month on the low end and $25 a month on the high end.
- For paid subscriptions, most of them start after your year-long warranty is up.
