The 6 Best AirPrint Printers - Fall 2024

The best AirPrint-compatible printer we've tested is the Brother MFC-L8905CDW, an all-in-one color laser printer designed for small or home offices. Its wide connectivity options make it easy to connect, and thanks to AirPrint support, you don't have to install any drivers or third-party apps when printing from an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. The flatbed scanner is large enough to scan Legal-size sheets and produces high-quality, detailed scans. It can also process long and double-sided documents quickly via its automatic feeder.

Printing-wise, this model produces incredibly sharp documents and is fast, churning out an impressive 32 pages per minute. The regular toner cartridges yield a large number of prints and aren't overly expensive, so you won't have to spend much on replacement toner in the long run. You can also get XL cartridges that'll yield even more prints, further reducing maintenance and cost. Cheaper variants are available if you don't mind compromising on a few features, like the Brother MFC-L8610CDW, which lacks duplex scanning and NFC support. See our review for more details.

Like most laser printers, the MFC-8905CDW isn't ideal for photo printing. If you need to print photos or graphics for your business, we have two recommendations: the Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 and the Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550. The former is better suited for offices because it has faster printing speed and more features, like an ADF with duplex scanning, while the latter produces higher-quality photos and supports wide-format papers. These supertank models yield thousands of prints, so you won't have to worry about high running costs. The downside is that they're more expensive upfront.

The Canon Color imageCLASS MF656Cdw is our best upper mid-range pick. It has the same features as the Brother MFC-L8905CDW recommended above and produces equally sharp documents. It also yields significantly more color prints and is easier to maintain, as its toner cartridges include the drum, so you don't have to replace the drum separately. A built-in drum makes the cartridges more expensive, but since the cartridges last a long time, your long-term maintenance cost will remain low.

The tradeoff for its lower price is printing speed. It prints slower at 22 pages per minute, and that speed is only achievable via a wired USB or Ethernet connection, which is inconvenient if you don't have space near your computer or router to place the printer or if you just want to keep your setup clear of unsightly cables. The scan speed is also slower but decent at 14 pages per minute. If you don't need an ADF, duplex scanning, or fax functionality, you can get one of its cheaper variants, like the Canon Color imageCLASS MF654Cdw. See our full review for more details.

If you want something more modest for home use, get the Brother MFC-J4335DW. This all-in-one inkjet model feels very well built despite its price and packs many features to satisfy most household needs. With AirPrint support, you can connect to the printer easily and start printing immediately, saving you precious time. It prints quickly for an inkjet printer, churning out 17 black or 15 color pages per minute, and supports automatic duplex printing.

Regarding its page yield, the regular ink cartridges give you around 2,200 black and 800 color prints, and you can get high-yield cartridges that'll last even longer. The cartridges aren't overly expensive, so your maintenance cost won't rise quickly if you print a lot. Unfortunately, it doesn't support duplex scanning, and it isn't the best for printing photos, as printed pictures look grainy and slightly washed out. If those things don't matter, the MFC-J4335DW is a great option.

For those on a budget who only need a printer for occasional use, we recommend the Brother HL-L2460DW. This monochrome laser printer may be a bit more expensive up front than many of its inkjet alternatives, but there's no risk of clogging if it sits unused for long periods. This can save you money in the long run, as you won't have to prematurely replace ink cartridges. As for build quality, it's well-built and has a detachable power cable, making it easy to replace in case of damage.

Although its print quality is lower than you would expect from a Brother printer out of the box, you can get it to produce sharp-looking documents with a few tweaks to its settings. It prints up to 34 pages per minute and yields slightly under 1,300 prints from a single toner cartridge. If you print a lot and don't want to worry about changing the toner often, this printer is compatible with Brother's TN830XL high-yield cartridges, which yield around 3,000 pages. Like other Brother laser printers, you'll have to replace the drum separately, but again, it's not something you'll have to do often.

If you want to spend the least you can, get the Canon PIXMA MG3620, an all-in-one inkjet printer. It doesn't feel sturdy but produces good-quality documents and detailed photos. You still get Wi-Fi connectivity, USB connectivity, and Apple AirPrint support. The scanner produces surprisingly high-quality scans; however, as this is a budget-friendly model, there's no automatic feeder or fax functionality. It prints nine black or three color pages per minute and supports automatic duplex printing.

One downside to inkjet printers is they are prone to clogging if unused for long periods. So you're better off spending a bit more and getting our budget pick above, the Brother HL-L2460DW, if you're only printing the occasional return label. Another downside is its low page yield. It yields only around 200 black and color prints, meaning you'll have to replace the cartridges often. The cartridges aren't expensive, so cost isn't the issue. It just requires more maintenance, so you might need to interrupt print jobs to replace the cartridges, and because it uses a tri-color cartridge, you'll have to replace the entire cartridge even if only one color runs out.

We recommend the HP OfficeJet 250, an all-in-one inkjet printer with a built-in rechargeable battery, for on-the-go use. It's easy to carry around thanks to its compact size, so it's a great option for people who regularly travel for work or need to print receipts at an outdoor event with no power outlet nearby. You can connect to the printer via Wi-Fi or USB, and of course, you get Apple AirPrint support. Its sheetfed scanner produces high-quality scans and supports optical character recognition (OCR), a feature that lets you save scans as PDFs for quick keyword searches.

This inkjet model produces very nice black and color documents; it's just slow, with speeds of three black or six color pages per minute. Another downside is that the ink cartridges run out quickly. The cartridges are relatively cheap; however, color printing can still get expensive if you print a lot. The battery is good for about 225 prints and takes around two hours to charge fully.