The 5 Best All-In-One Printers - Fall 2022 Reviews

The best all-in-one printer we've tested is the Canon imageCLASS MF743Cdw. This sturdily-built laser model has tons of connectivity options, including USB, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet, making it easy for multiple people and various devices to access. Its ADF-equipped scanner is a little slow, as it only processes up to five pages per minute, but it produces high-quality scans and processes double-sided sheets in a single pass. The toner cartridges are good for a large number of prints, around 3000 black and 2000 color, so you don't have to replace them too often. They're expensive, though that's because they contain the drum, making maintenance more convenient since you won't have to replace the drum separately. It takes longer than most laser printers to warm up, but it's very fast once it gets going, pushing out 29 black or color pages per minute.

Although the imageCLASS MF743Cdw is an excellent printer, like most laser options, it isn't ideal for photo printing. If you need to print photos, you're still better off with an inkjet model. We recommend the Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550. It's an all-in-one with a refillable ink tank. It prints very detailed and colorful photos and supports borderless printing up to 13" x 19". Its ink tank yields thousands of pages, so you won't need to worry about high maintenance costs. There are some drawbacks, though, as it lacks an automatic feeder, doesn't print documents as quickly, and is more expensive.

If you only print in black, you can save some money with a monochrome model. We recommend the Brother MFC-L2750DW, a laser all-in-one. It has a high-resolution scanner with extendable hinges so that you can scan thick items like textbooks, an automatic feeder to process multi-page documents, and it scans double-sided sheets in a single pass. In addition to Wi-Fi, USB, and Ethernet connectivity, it supports NFC, which means you can connect by simply tapping your NFC-enabled device on the printer.

Its toner cartridge yields around 2000 prints and replacement toner is cheap, so your cost per print will remain low over time. You have to replace the drum separately, but it's usually good for 12,000 prints, so you likely won't need to do it too often. It doesn't take long to warm up and prints quickly at 36 pages per minute.

If you need something for home use but don't want to go too cheap, the mid-range price segment is where you'll find the best options. There are many models to choose from, and we eventually settled on the Brother MFC-J4335DW as our top pick, an inkjet model. It's more compact and affordable than the laser models we recommend above, but you still get plenty of features, like an ADF-equipped scanner, wide connectivity options, and fast printing speed.

Of course, there are cheaper printers on the market; however, cheap printers tend to have a very low page yield, so you end up spending more on replacement ink over time. This model yields roughly 2000 black and 800 color prints, which will help you save money in the long run. The only downside is that it doesn't print particularly good photos because printed pictures have a lot of grain and washed-out blacks.

For the budget-conscious, we recommend the Brother MFC-J1205W. It's an inkjet all-in-one intended for people who don't print all that often and only need basic features. It feels sturdily built, prints decent-looking photos, and yields around 1100 black and 700 color pages. Naturally, there are fewer features as you go down in price, and in this case, it's the lack of an automatic document feeder and Ethernet connectivity. It doesn't print very fast at nine black or six color pages per minute. Nonetheless, it's still a good option if you're looking for something affordable and don't mind a few compromises.

Finally, we have the cheap printers, the most entry-level and basic models you can get. Our recommendation is the Canon PIXMA MG3620. This inkjet all-in-one produces good-quality documents and photos, and that's about it. Aside from its not-so-sturdy build and lack of an automatic feeder for the scanner, the biggest downside with a cheap model like this is its page yield. Its black and tri-color cartridges are only good for about 200 black and color prints, and while the ink cartridges aren't overly expensive, the cost will still add up quickly if you print a lot.

As such, it's only a good option if you only print once in a blue moon for a specific project and need something that can get the job done. If you print any more than that, you're better off getting the Brother MFC-J1205W or the mid-range Brother MFC-J4335DW, as you'll spend significantly less on replacement ink.