The 6 Best Home Printers - Winter 2022 Reviews

The best home printer for families we've tested is the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830. Whether you need to print research papers, color-coded graphs, or family photos, this unit's very fast print speeds mean you won't have to wait around for prints to finish. Also, its large 500-page input capacity means you don't need to refill the paper often.

It prints good-looking, detailed photos, so you can confidently print out your fondest memories to keep on hand. There's a flatbed scanner that can capture fine details in photos and an automatic document feeder that can scan both sides of a sheet at once to easily digitize documents. The cost-per-print is very low, meaning it's easy to stay within budget even if you print a lot, and its remarkable connectivity options mean you can print from a wide variety of devices.

Sadly, it has a disappointing black page yield, so you need to replace the black cartridge if you print a lot of essays or research papers. Fortunately, it's compatible with high-yield cartridges, which gives you better page yields at an even cheaper cost-per-print. All in all, it's a great printer for a variety of family needs.

The best photo printer for home use we've tested is the Canon PIXMA TR8620. This unit prints excellent-looking photos with good detail, vibrant colors, and no banding present. This makes it a great choice if you want to print photos you took from your phone or dedicated camera while retaining all the fine details and colors of the original picture.

Its cost-per-print is great, meaning you won't break the bank printing your photos. You can use its flatbed scanner to digitize old pictures without missing any details or colors, thanks to its high scan resolution and color depth. It has an excellent touch-capable display with menus that make it easy to start scanning, printing, and maintenance tasks. It has a fantastic array of connectivity options, so it's easy to print from a variety of devices, including your phone, laptop, or desktop.

Unfortunately, it prints documents slowly, meaning you'll have to wait around if you need to print for school or work. Also, its cartridge system is just okay, which means you might run out of ink quickly if you print frequently. That said, this inkjet unit makes it easy to print very good-looking photos from the comfort of your own home.

The best printer for home office use that we've tested is the HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e. This is a great option for a home office since you can print a good number of pages before either of the cartridges run out. Since you won't need to buy cartridges too often, this helps keep running costs low.

This all-in-one has a flatbed scanner and an automatic document feeder, so you can scan anything you need, whether it's a multi-page document or something too thick to fit in the feeder. Thanks to its two input trays that each hold 250 pages, you won't have to worry about refilling the paper too often. You can print wirelessly via Wi-Fi, Apple AirPrint, or Mopria Print Service, and you can also use the app to print, scan, and fax.

Unfortunately, there's a known issue with this model's ADF that causes tilted scans. Also, while its flatbed scanner can scan thick items, you can't close the lid over things like textbooks since the hinges don't extend. All that said, this is a great option if you're looking for a home office printer that won't cost a ton in ink.

The best home printer with a supertank system that we've tested is the Epson EcoTank ET-3760. Instead of using traditional ink cartridges, this printer has four high-capacity tanks located within the printer that you refill with ink. Thanks to this system, the printer has high page yields and a very low cost-per-print, so it won't hurt the wallet even if you print very frequently.

It has a high-resolution flatbed scanner and an automatic document feeder to quickly scan through long documents, and you can raise the hinges of the scanner lid to fit thick items like manuals, catalogs, and textbooks onto the scanning bed. It prints black-only text documents quickly, though color documents and photos take a bit longer. Also, you can print wirelessly via Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service, letting you can scan, copy, and print from a handheld device.

Unfortunately, it doesn't automatically scan double-sided, which is annoying since you'll have to manually flip over each sheet to scan them. Also, it doesn't have built-in faxing features, which may be a deal-breaker if you need it for a home business. With that said, it's an excellent option if you're looking for a printer with an outstanding cost-per-print to use daily.

The best home printer for black and white printing is the Brother MFC-L2710DW. This monochrome laser model is a great choice if you print out large documents infrequently. Laser printheads tend to clog less frequently, so you shouldn't have a problem printing even if you haven't used it in a few weeks.

This printer can print out a good number of pages before its cartridge runs out, so you won't spend a bunch of money replacing the toner cartridges often. However, keep in mind that you will need to replace its drum unit eventually, which adds an extra cost down the line. Otherwise, it prints very fast, and it has a flatbed scanner and an automatic document feeder, so all of your varied scanning needs are met.

Unfortunately, its ADF can't automatically scan double-sided, so you'll need to manually flip over each sheet, which can be time-consuming. Also, its small, two-line LCD is limiting, and it's hard to read unless you're standing directly above it. Also, it isn't a touch screen, so you need to use its many buttons to navigate the menu. That said, if these shortcomings don't bother you, then it's an excellent black and white printer for your home office.

If you're on a budget, the best home printer we've tested is the Brother MFC-J4335DW, which uses a hybrid cartridge–tank system. Although the cartridges are a little more expensive, the cost-per-print is still outstandingly low thanks to the excellent page yields, helping keep you within your budget.

There's a high-resolution flatbed, an automatic document feeder, and built-in fax. It prints documents at a good speed, meaning that you can get your work out fast. Also, it's easy to access paper jams and ink cartridges. The connectivity options are great, including Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service, so you'll have no problem connecting and printing from your phone or tablet anywhere in the house.

Unfortunately, it can't print via Bluetooth or directly from external media like USB flash drives and SD cards, which might be very limiting for some uses. Also, the photos it prints look only okay, and it takes a very long time to print them. All in all, it's a good printer for family use if you're on a budget, and it's also one of the best printers with cheap ink we've tested.