The 7 Best All-In-One Printers - Fall 2024

The best all-in-one printer we've tested is the Brother MFC-L8905CDW, a color laser model. It produces amazingly sharp documents, prints quickly at up to 32 pages per minute, and doesn't need much maintenance. Its ADF-equipped scanner scans fast and supports single-pass duplex scanning, making it a great choice for offices that regularly scan multi-page or double-sided documents. With a yield of around 3,000 black and 1,400 color prints, you likely won't need to replace the toner cartridges often unless you print a lot. Plus, the toner cartridges are relatively inexpensive. If you don't mind losing a few features, like NFC support and duplex scanning, cheaper variants exist. See more details in the full review.

If you need to print photos, get the Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 instead. This all-in-one supertank model produces beautiful pictures and supports up to 13x19 paper, making it an excellent option for printing posters. Its page yield is fantastic, so you won't have to spend much on replacement ink. Like the Brother, it has an 8.5x14 flatbed scanner to scan Legal-size documents, but there's no ADF, so you'll have to scan each sheet manually. It also has slower printing speeds and is more expensive upfront than the Brother.

Our best upper mid-range pick is the Canon Color imageCLASS MF656Cdw, one of the best all-in-one laser printers we've tested. It has the same print quality and features as the Brother above and yields even more color prints. It's also easier to maintain, as its toner cartridges contain the drum, meaning you won't have to replace it separately. The tradeoff for its lower price is its printing speed. It can print up to 22 pages per minute, but you can only get that speed when connected via USB or Ethernet, which can be inconvenient depending on your setup. The scan speed is slower but still respectable at 14 pages per minute. Again, cheaper variants with fewer features are available; see our full review for more details.

If you're looking for a more modest printer to use at home but still have a moderate print load and need a wide range of features, the mid-range tier is where you'll find the best options. Our pick is the Brother MFC-J4335DW, an inkjet model. It's more compact and affordable than the laser models we recommend above. You still get many features, like an ADF-equipped scanner, wide connectivity options, and fast printing speed. It produces high-quality documents, and while it doesn't have the best color accuracy or the widest color gamut, printed photos still look decent for casual or home use.

Although it isn't a supertank printer, it still yields a large number of prints, so you won't have to replace the cartridges regularly. The input tray holds 150 sheets of paper, which is likely enough for most households, with a few people sharing the printer. If you print more and want to minimize the times you need to refill the tray, you can get the slightly more costly Brother MFC-L4535DW variant, which has an additional 250-sheet tray, bringing the total capacity to 400 sheets. It also has a larger control panel and more connectivity options, including an Ethernet port and NFC support.

For the budget-conscious, we recommend the Brother MFC-J1205W, also sold as the Brother MFC-J1215W at Walmart. It's an inkjet all-in-one intended for households that print frequently but not in high volume and only need basic features. It feels sturdy, prints sharp documents and decent-looking photos, and yields around 1,100 black and 700 color pages. Naturally, since it's a budget model, it lacks features like an ADF and Ethernet connectivity. The printing speed is the real downside; it's slow, pushing out just 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, making it one of the best all-in one-printers for home use that we've tested.

If you want to spend as little as possible and just need something to get the job done, consider the Canon PIXMA MG3620. This all-in-one inkjet model has all the basics. It has a flatbed scanner, produces fine documents and photos, and connects via USB or Wi-Fi. It prints slowly at nine black or three color pages per minute, but on the upside, it supports automatic duplex printing. It's compatible with Canon's mobile app, so you can easily print from your smartphone.

There are two major downsides to a cheap model like this. First is its awful page yield. Its black and tri-color cartridges are only good for about 200 black and color prints, so you'll need to replace them often. Even worse, you must replace the entire color cartridge if one color runs out, which is wasteful. It's still a good option if you only print once in a while, but if you print more frequently, you're better off getting a model with better page yield, like the Brother MFC-J1205W.

The second major downside is maintenance. When inkjet printers sit for long periods, their print heads can clog. While the printheads are on the cartridges themselves for this printer, and you can just buy a new cartridge if this happens, this is an inconvenience and may result in you spending more money in the long run if your printer doesn't get frequent use. So, if you only find yourself printing out the occasional return label but still want to maintain a good quality scanner, you may fare better with the Brother DCP-L2640DW, the cheapest variant of our next pick.

If you only print black-and-white documents or don't want to deal with potential clogs, we recommend the Brother MFC-L2820DW, one of the best all-in-one laser printers we've tested. This model produces incredibly sharp documents and prints quickly at 33 pages per minute. Its cost-per-print is very low, as a regular toner cartridge gets you just under 1,300 prints, and there's only one cartridge to replace since it's a monochrome model. XL cartridges are available if you print more, with advertised page yields of 3,000 pages. The scanner's lid hinges can extend so that it's easier to close the lid over thicker items like textbooks, and there's an automatic feeder, although no duplex scanning.

You can connect to the printer via Wi-Fi, USB, or Ethernet. Other variants in this series have more or less features depending on your budget and needs. For example, you can save money with the Brother DCP-L2640DW variant, which loses the touchscreen interface but actually has higher print speeds at 36 pages per minute. By contrast, you can get more expensive variants like the MFC-L2880DW with single-pass duplex scanning as well as higher print speeds at 36 pages per minute. This model is ideal if you need to scan lots of long, multi-sided documents. The print quality remains the same no matter which model you get.

The best all-in-one portable printer we've tested is the HP OfficeJet 250. It's a great option if you need to print contracts or estimates while traveling for work or run an outdoor kiosk and need to print receipts. It uses a rechargeable battery that supplies enough power for about 225 prints and takes around two hours to charge fully. You can connect to the printer via Wi-Fi or USB, and there's support for Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service, making it easy to print from your smartphone or tablet. Its sheetfed scanner produces high-quality scans and has an optical character recognition (OCR) feature that allows you to save scans as text-searchable PDFs.

Printing-wise, it produces very sharp and detailed black and color documents. The downside is that it's slow, as it only prints three black or six color pages per minute. Also, its ink cartridges run out quickly, so you might need to carry a few extra cartridges. The cost-per-print is decent as the cartridges are relatively cheap, although color printing can still get expensive if you print a lot. You can get XL cartridges that'll last longer, and the printer also accepts third-party ink, which can help save some money.