Printers are a long term investment and it is important to know the purpose for which you need a printer. In this article, we list out the best printer for home use.
Printers for home and small offices are different and require different things than industrial printers. The following printers have been ranked the highest and are the most suitable for home usage. So here is the list and the pros as well as cons of these devices in the markets.
1. Brother HL-L2321D Monochrome Laser Printer
Build Quality
Brother HL-L2321D monochrome printer comes with the goodness of efficacy in a nice, robust design. Though the printer might take up some space and appear bulkier, the printer is totally worth it in providing you with the best printing service with the click of a button.
With the dimensions being 35.6 x 36 x 18.3 cm, the printer weighs around 6.8 Kilograms.
Maintenance
The printer comes with a 250 page capacity adjustable paper tray for letter sized paper which can also be altered manually for letterheads and other types of surfaces.
The page sizes that are supported by the printer are A4, Letter, A5, A5 (Long Edge), A6, Executive, Legal, Folio, Mexico Legal as well as India Legal. Suitable for a small office or home, the duty cycle of this printer is 10,000 pages per month.
This printer would require a TN-2365 standard toner cartridge and it has a page yield of 2600 pages, as per ISO standards.
Main Features
This Brother laser printer can easily print with a resolution of up to 2400 x 600 dpi and has a printing speed of up to 30 ppm which can help you make those pesky copies in very little time.
This cool and efficient printer is compatible with the following operating systems - Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista, , Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server2003, Windows Server2003 x64 Edition, Windows Server2008, Windows Server2008 R2, Windows Server2012, Windows Server2012 R2, Mac OS X v10.7.5 / OS X v10.8.x / OS X v10.9.x.
Pros
- Comes with duplex printing
- Is super fast and efficient
- Highly compatible
- Great resolution
- Easy to set up
Cons
- Printing cost is a little expensive
2. Canon PIXMA E477 Wireless Colour Printer
Build Quality
This cool printer is made out of the finest quality of materials and comes in the color combination of white and blue. This easy to install and use printer can be your best friend when it comes to making copies and printing.
The design of the printer is also small and compact making it easier to store since it takes such little space.
Maintenance
The printer’s compatible cartridge is the PG47 & CL57s and it comes with a page yield of 400 pages (black and white) and 180 pages (color) according to the ISO standards and you also get a set of PG47 and CL57s cartridge with the printer.
Page sizes that the printer supports are A4, A5, B5, Letter as well as Legal and it comes with an input tray capacity of 60 sheets.
Main Features
This is an ink efficient printer which can print, scan as well as copy in color and black and white formats. The printer can connect via USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Google Cloud Print, Canon Print Service, PIXMA Cloud Link and Canon SELPHY.
The product comes with a warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase and is compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7 SP1, Windows Vista SP2, Mac OS X v10.8.5 and later
With a speed of 8 pages per minute (black & white) and 4 ppm (colour) printing speed, the printer is ideal for homes and small offices.
Pros
- Wide range connectivity
- Small and compact design
- Auto power on feature for more convenience
- Affordable ink cartridges
- Easy to use and maintain
Cons
- Does not support duplex printing
3. Epson EcoTank L3101 All-in-One Printer
Build Quality
Crafted out of the highest quality of materials, this printer comes in a smart and compact design made specially to occupy the least space in your homes or small offices.
Available in the color black, this product has dimensions as 37.5 x 34.7 x 17.9 cm and weighs around 4.5 Kilograms.
Maintenance
Ideal for home and small office usage, this efficient printer is perfect for regular or heavy usage (more than 300 pages per month)
The page sizes that the printer are as follows - A4, A5, A6, B5, C6 and DL. Along with this, this duplex print is manual with the resolution as 5760 x 1440.
The ink bottles compatible with this printer are T003 (Black), T003 (Cyan), T003 (Magenta) and T003 (Yellow).
Main Features
With this Epson printer you can print, scan and copy without any hassles in color or black and white using the flatbed scanner.
Equipped with USB connectivity, the printer comes with a page yield of 4500 pages (Black & White) and 7500 pages (Colour). It also comes with 4 original Epson ink bottle of each colour - Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow).
With a printing speed of 33 pages (Black & White) and 15 pages (Colour), the printer works as per the ISO standards. The product comes with one year of warranty.
Pros
- High page yield
- Smart and compact design
- High speed and efficient printing
- Low power consumption
- Photo lab quality printing
Cons
- Could have been more ink efficient
- Plastic body is prone to scratches
4. HP 310 All-in-One Ink Tank Colour Printer
Build Quality
The HP 310 all in one printer provides you with extremely low cost printing with clear and crisp visuals meant for regular usage in homes and offices. Now, print, scan and copy with ease using the fade resistant ink that comes in the printer’s transparent ink tank.
Available in the color black, the dimensions of the product are 5.25 x 3.1 x 1.58 cm and it weighs around 4.67 Kilograms.
Maintenance
The printer is ideal for regular or heavy usage in homes and small offices with a printing capacity of up to more than 300 pages per month.
The page sizes supported by the printer are A4, B5, A6 as well as DL envelope. This manual duplex printing printer comes with a resolution of up to 4800 x 1200 DPI (Colour) and 1200 x 1200 DPI (Black).
The compatible ink for this printer would be the HP GT52 original ink bottle (Cyan, Magenta and Yellow) and the HP GT51 original black ink bottle. Along with this, the page yield for the printer would be 6000 pages (Black & White) and 8000 pages (Colour) in lines with the ISO standards.
Main Features
Using a flatbed scanner, you can print, scan and copy in color as well as black and white. In terms of connectivity, the printer uses a USB and the maximum output capacity of the printer is up to 25 sheets.
With a duty cycle of up to 1000 pages per month, the product comes with 1 year of warranty.
Pros
- Low cost per page printing
- Transparent ink tank for more reliance
- Less scanning time
- Highly efficient and good duty cycle
- Great build
Cons
- Scan print is average
5. Canon E560 Multifunction Color Printer
Build Quality
Equipped with the wireless connectivity feature, this Canon printer is an easy solution to all your printing woes and comes in a classy and elegant design.
Available in the color black, this printer has the dimensions as 44.9 x 30.4 x 15.2 cm and weighs around 5.4 Kilograms.
Maintenance
This all in one printer is ideal for home or small office usage and can print from 100 to 300 pages per month in regular use.
The page sizes supported by the printer are as follows - 4.0 x 6.0 inches till A4 / A5 / B5. Along with this, the printer also supports auto duplex print for added convenience and lower costs. The print resolution of the printer is a whopping 4800 x 1200.
The Compatible Ink Cartridge for this model of printer would be PG-89 (Black) and CL-99 (Colour). Along with this, the page yield of the printer is 800 pages (Black & White) and 300 pages (Colour).
Main Features
This ink Efficient all in one printer uses a flatbed scanner too scan, print as well as make copies and can be connected via Wi-Fi, USB or the very convenient Canon Inkjet Selphy App. It cannot connect via direct wifi though.
This efficient printer can print 9.9 pages (Black & White) and 5.7 (Colour) pages per minute with the per page printing costs being extremely low in both the cases.
The printing capacity of the device is along the lines of the ISO standards. Moreover, the product comes with 1 year of warranty from the date of its purchase.
Pros
- Ink efficient
- Very low printing costs
- Auto power on for convenience
- Auto double side printing function for lower costs
- Wireless connectivity feature
Cons
- Could be a little noisy while printing
6. HP DeskJet 4729 Ultra Ink Advantage Printer
Build Quality
This HP Deskjet printer comes in a cool, compact design that has been specially crafted to occupy the least amount of space and perform efficiently.
Available in the color combination of black and light blue, this cool printer has the dimensions as 4.75 x 1.91 x 3.54 cm and weighs around 5.3 Kilograms.
Maintenance
This printer is ideal for regular usage which is from 100 to 300 pages per month in homes or small offices. The compatible ink cartridge for this printer is HP 46 Black & Tri-Color Ink Cartridge and it comes with a page yield of 1500 pages (Black & White) and 750 pages (Colour).
The page sizes that this printer supports are as follows - A4, B5, A6 and DL envelope. Along with this, the printer has the manual duplex print feature with a resolution of 4800 x 1200 optimized DPI color and black and white up to 1200 x 1200 rendered DPI.
These are in line with the ISO standards and the printer comes with 2 additional free cartridges - 1 black as well as 1 colour.
Main Features
This ink advantage all in one printer can copy, scan as well as print whatever you want without any hassles.
To make things simpler, the printer also comes with a voice activated hands free printing that works with Alexa & Google Assistant. (Print, Scan, Copy) , Scanner type – Flatbed; Printer Output – Colour
This device comes with a duty cycle (maximum monthly recommended prints) of up to 1,000 pages per month and also boasts of a 1 year of warranty from the date of purchase.
Pros
- Ink advantage
- Great duty cycle
- Voice printing with Alexa & Google Assistant
- Wireless connectivity options
- 7-segment & icon LCD display
Cons
- Could face a smudging
7. Canon PIXMA E3370 All-in-One Colour Printer
Build Quality
Built from only the best quality materials to lasting durability and efficiency, this printer comes in a compact design that makes it easier to store and use.
Available in the color black with a matte finish, this product has its dimensions as 43.5 x 31.6 x 14.5 cm and weighs around 3.9 Kilograms.
Maintenance
The page size supported by the printer is 4.0 x 6.0 inch all the way up to A4 / letter. However, this printer would not support duplex printing.
Main Features
This inkjet all in one printer can do lots of things for you – from print, scan to make copies. In terms of connectivity, the printer can connect via Wi-Fi, Wifi Direct or even USB.
In addition to these, as per ISO standards, the printer comes with a 7.7 (Black) and 4.0 (Colour) pages per minute printing speed which is better than most printers at this price point.
Ideal for regular to heavy usage at home or small office, this printer can print from 150 to 300 pages per month. The product comes with a warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase.
Along with all these features, the printer also comes with a 3.81 cm segment LCD with icon display for added convenience.
Pros
- Does not support duplex printing
- Low cost cartridges
- Easy to install and use
- Good printing power and ink usage
- 3.81 cm segment LCD with icon display
- Auto power on feature
- Super lightweight
Cons
- Printing could get a little noisy
The purpose of a printer, your budget and the features you want in a printer should be very clear to avoid regret purchases.
Now that you know the pros and cons of each printer, it becomes easier to make a choice given that now it is clear what features one needs to look out for. We hope the list was helpful.
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