Best Overall Home Printer

Canon Pixma TR8620a Printer

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Orig. $200$130 at AmazonOrig. $200$149 at Walmart$140 at Dell

With near-perfect ratings across the board, this all-in-one printer from Canon is our best overall pick for its ease of use and printing quality. In our testing, we found that it took just 18 seconds to print a single-sided color document. Not only can this model print colors and photos, but it also has copying, scanning, and faxing capabilities—making it one of the most versatile home printers on our list. During testing, the black and white copies and color prints were impressively crisp and clear.

When we used it to print wirelessly from our work computer, it worked perfectly and paired seamlessly with new devices (including our phone), with no technical issues. During our at-home testing, we printed a 4×6 photo, and it was on par with professional photo printing—though we didn’t test this capability extensively throughout our trial period.

This home printer also has bonus features like wireless connectivity, an intuitive LCD touchscreen, an automatic document feeder (ADF), and double-sided printing. Whether you want an all-in-one printer the whole family could use or need a reliable printer for the home office, this model can suit any home. Plus, we think it’s a great value based on its performance in our tests. After six months of use, we can confidently say that this printer is a reliable workhorse for all your home office needs.

Technology: Inkjet | Connectivity: Wireless, USB | Color: Yes | Size: 13.8 x 17.3 x 7.5 inches

Best Budget Home Printer

Canon Pixma MG3620 Wireless Printer

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Orig. $80$61 at AmazonOrig. $80$69 at Walmart$80 at Best Buy

Upgrading your home office with a reliable printer doesn’t need to be an expensive endeavor. The Canon Pixma MG3620 has all the functionality you need in a home printer, at a fraction of the cost of some other models. We commend this wireless printer for its ease of use and user-friendly design, though it could have performed better when it came to speed and setup. This printer took almost an entire minute before it began printing a 10-page document and we noted that the instructions weren’t very clear, but overall, the setup process was pretty self-explanatory.

After six months of use, we stand by our selection of the Canon Pixma as our best budget home printer. We used it to print black and white and color documents, which maintained an impressive, high-quality look throughout the entire testing period. We also loved the scanner, which came in handy when archiving family photos. When it wasn’t in use, we could easily tuck the printer into a cupboard to save space. The only downside to this printer is that its photos leave room for improvement—the color was slightly off, and the resolution was lower than we would have liked.

In addition to scanning, copying, and printing, this budget-friendly Canon printer also has wireless connectivity, cloud printing, double-sided printing, and a compact design that can fit in most spaces. Based on the quality alone, we expected this printer to have a much higher price tag. Considering its low price tag, ease of use, and high-quality prints, this printer is one of the best value options on our list.

Technology: Inkjet | Connectivity: Wi-Fi | Color: Yes | Size: 17.7 x 12 x 6 inches

Best Color Home Printer

Epson Expression Home XP-4100

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Orig. $139$127 at AmazonView on Newegg.com

Editor’s Note: This specific model has been discontinued, but a newer model, the Epson Expression Home XP-4200, is available on Amazon, Best Buy, and Staples.

If vivid color is a top priority for your next printer, we recommend the Epson Expression Home XP-4100 Small-in-One Printer because it produces bright, well-saturated prints, copies, and scans. When we printed from our phone, the printer produced a very sharp/clear image—we felt the color of the photo was even better than the original. Even though this printer took less than 30 seconds to produce photos on both plain paper and glossy photo paper, we weren’t impressed with the quality and accuracy of the images, so we recommend this printer primarily for printing documents.

During the setup process, we had to refer to the instruction manual several times, although most of it could be done from the control panel. Still, this home printer received stellar ratings for its ease of use, design, and overall value. It has features like an LCD screen, wireless compatibility, and voice controls—all in a compact design.

After six months of use, the printer was still producing high-quality black and white and color documents. We also regularly used the scanning and copying functionality, which remained reliable throughout. The only downside we noted was that this printer is only compatible with Epson cartridges, which have a slightly higher price tag than off-brand cartridges. Still, especially where value was concerned, we were impressed with the quality of the prints, copies, and scans in conjunction with the price tag.

Technology: Inkjet | Connectivity: Wi-Fi | Color: Yes | Size: 6.9 x 5.7 x 2.9 inches

Best Small Home Printer

HP DeskJet 3755 Compact Printer

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$77 at Amazon$105 at Target$105 at Walmart

Whether you’re dealing with a cramped home office, makeshift WFH space, or dorm room for a college student, there’s a good chance the HP DeskJet 3755 All-in-One Printer can fit. It has a super-slim profile—roughly 7 x 16 x 5.5 inches—and fits nicely in small spaces.

The setup process took roughly 20 minutes, which impressed us during testing. Connecting it to our phone, computer, and Wi-Fi network was a seamless process, and during our real-world tests, the Lab test setup time was halved to just 10 minutes. Plus, this printer also features app and cloud connectivity, an LCD screen, and includes a color and black cartridge.

While this printer was already impressive during our Lab tests, it stood out even more once we tried it in real-world conditions. Printing documents on paper was speedy, and our color prints appeared crisp and clear. We also found the photo printing exceptional—while it took a bit longer (around 3-6 minutes), the final results were stunning on matte and glossy paper. And for those who want IRL copies of their digital photos, the HP DeskJet 3755 makes it easy to print directly from your phone while adjusting for size, color, and quality. Overall, the compact size, affordability, and quality of both prints and photos make this one of the most versatile printers on our list.

Technology: Inkjet | Connectivity: App, wireless | Color: Yes | Size: 6.97 x 15.86 x 5.55 inches

Best Wireless Home Printer

HP OfficeJet Pro All-in-One Printer

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$544 at Amazon$462 at Walmart$400 at Newegg.com

While most modern home printers now have wireless printing capabilities, not all models can pair with an app that allows you to print, scan, and copy from anywhere. The HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e All-in-One Printer can be seamlessly synced to your phone using the HP+ app, which also offers cloud-based security services to encrypt your data and protect your documents. We were especially impressed with this wireless printer’s speed, noting that it didn’t sacrifice quality—it seemed like it would rival (or at least come close to) a laser printer’s speed.

In our testing, we were also impressed with the intuitive control panel and the automatic edge-finder for scans. The copied pages were nearly indistinguishable from the original and no corners or edges or color were lost. Plus, the photo paper printed without a margin or a bleed edge.

This level of quality remained consistent throughout six months of testing. Paper printing was high-quality and fast, though we noticed that color prints came out somewhat muted. Similarly, the photo print quality could be better—again, the colors were less vibrant. While we think this wireless model is the perfect printer for basic home office documents, copying, and scanning, if you need a specialized printer for color documents or photos, you may want a different option from our list. Also, keep in mind that the footprint of this printer is much larger than the home printers we’ve used in the past.

Technology: Inkjet | Connectivity: Wireless, app, USB | Color: Yes | Size: 15.6 x 17.2 x 12.53 inches

Best Monochrome Home Printer

Brother HL-L2350DW Monochrome Laser Printer

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$209 at Amazon$280 at Walmart

This home printer from Brother was one of the top-performing models in our tests—and it received perfect ratings across the board. Unlike the other printers on our list, this is a laser option that can better handle large print jobs without frequently replacing the cartridges. While laser printers can sometimes be more expensive than inkjet, this one comes at a more affordable cost that is well-aligned with its value and effectiveness. Our favorite standout feature was this printer’s incredible speed, which didn’t cause any decline in picture or print quality.

With two months of continued use, we think this one of the fastest and easiest home printers we’ve ever tried. It produced crisp documents in a mere second from the time we pressed print without any fussy functionalities that made the process overly complicated.

During our Lab tests, we were able to successfully set up this printer in just 15 minutes, which is one of the fastest recorded times among the 25 printers we tested. Though this pick is great for anyone who needs to print a high volume of documents in black and white, it doesn’t offer scanning, copying, faxing, or color printing capabilities.

Technology: Laser | Connectivity: USB, Wi-Fi | Color: No | Size: 14.2 x 14 x 7.2 inches