Best home printer in 2021: Top picks for remote working, home office and more

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Tue, 10 Aug 2021 16:57:08 +0000

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Here's our selection of the best home printer choices money can buy.

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The best home printers are exactly what you need for all your printing needs for this new age of hybrid working. Whether your daily printing demands include work documents youre printing from your home office or mostly kids homework and fun, craft projects, you dont need a pricey behemoth youll find in most offices.

These printers are just as multi-functional and reliable while keeping things affordable, compact and perhaps more importantly reliable.

With so many working from home because of the pandemic, having one of the
best home printers is more important than ever. And, theyre just as capable
as their commercial counterparts of handling all the work documents you have to print as well as producing high-quality greeting cards, printing vacation pictures, and even scanning important documents to produce digital copies.

So, unless you require the high capacity capabilities of a business printer , you can save space and money as one of the best home printers will more than suffice. Here are our top picks, from ink-based options to laser all-in-one printers . No matter what size of household and family demands you have,
youll find something ideal here. Also check out our best small business printer s roundup. Need to upgrade your network? Get one of the best mesh Wi-Fi systems Best home printers: How did we test them?

Printers are not like smartphones so don't expect the ones from five years
ago to be significantly different from the ones launched last year. Printing resolutions, connectivity and features haven't changed significantly and so have our printing tests.

Each printer we source for testing is measured on our test bench and the results are critically compared with every other model we have reviewed. Rather than relying on the manufacturers quoted figures, we time the first page out and print speeds in single sheet and duplex mode using a standard ten-page document and a stopwatch app.

To compare print quality, we print out the same set of test documents on
every machine. These twelve test pages include text of varying font sizes and colors, mixed image and text pages, a set of photos and a series of test patterns designed to assess sharpness, color fidelity, contrast and grey scale.

We also calculate running costs, compare functionality and consider each products versatility, design and build quality. The overall score reflects
all of these parameters and overall value for money. (Image credit: Future)
1. HP Envy Pro 6420 printer

Feature-packed inkjet is ideal for home users Category: All-in-one color inkjet printer | Print speed: 10ppm (mono) | Paper capacity: 100 sheets | Paper size: up to A4 | Weight: 6.16kg Space saving design Strong wireless connectivity Slow print speed Wasteful tri-color cartridge

The HP Envy Pro 6420 is a compact and inexpensive inkjet with all the
features you could ask for from a home office printer. It can print, scan, copy and even fax via your smartphone. The print speed is slow, but it can duplex print and photocopy a stack of up to 35 pages with its inbuilt ADF (automatic document scanner). Instead of an Ethernet port, you have both Bluetooth and self-healing Wi-Fi built in, making mobile printing via HPs iOS/Android app particularly easy.

We were impressed by its ease of use and overall print quality, while its
lack of an LCD display, the limited paper capacity and slow print speed can all be overlooked if youre printing on a small scale. Just bear in mind that the Envy Pro works best with HP's ink subscription service, Instant Ink which ties you to a (low) recurrent monthly fee.

Read the full review: HP Envy Pro 6420 (Image credit: Future) 2. Lexmark MB3442adw printer

An office printer small enough for the home Category: All-in-one mono laser printer | Print speed: 42ppm (mono) | Paper capacity: 350 sheets | Paper size: up to A4 | Weight: 12.8kg Convenient touchscreen Fast print speed Print resolution is not high Slow to wake up

It might be small, but the Lexmark MB3442adw has the features and specifications of an accomplished office printer. Its a four-in-one device, which means you have a fax facility (assuming you have a landline) in
addition to printing, scanning and photocopying. Printing at a rate of 42 pages per minute places this among the fastest laser printers around. Theres plenty of room for paper too with a 350-sheet main tray and the option to upgrade, so its unlikely youll ever need another home printer.

The duplex printing and scanning is well executed and the touchscreen and front USB ports are certainly convenient. It can print large documents such
as manuscripts very quickly and above all, the quality is consistently high. If you need to print lots of pages and you require the added functionality of a scanner and ADF, then this is the AIO (all in one) device for you. Just
bear in mind that the cost of the toner.

The core selling point is that beyond thecartridgesthere are no other
supplies that need replacing e.g. no separate photoconductors, developers
and even the waste tone bottle is a lifetime item. So while you might feel thecartridgesare expensive other elements that can require replacing on competitor products dont need replacing.

Read the full review: Lexmark MB3442adw (Image credit: Image Credit: HP) 3. HP Envy 5055 printer (Envy 5010 UK)

Home photo printing on a budget Category: 3-in-1 colour inkjet printer |
Print speed: 10ppm | Paper capacity: 100 sheets | Paper size: up to A4 | Weight: 5.4kg Low price Easy to use High ink cost Poor connectivity

This humble all-in-one can scan and copy, but its real strength is in
printing photos. Frustratingly, theres no Ethernet port, nor a USB port for printing from a flash drive and it churns very slowly, but the results are surprisingly good for such an affordable inkjet. The supplied starter cartridges are rather light on ink, but if you replace them with
high-capacity carts, then the running cost is competitive too.

Note that this model is known as the HP Envy 5010 in the UK. (Image credit: Image Credit: Epson) 4. Epson WorkForce WF-7210DTW printer

A capable and capacious A3 printer Category: colour inkjet printer | Print speed: 18ppm | Paper capacity: 500 sheets | Paper size: up to A3 | Weight: 15.5kg Duplex A3 printing Deep paper trays Expensive ink No front USB port

Printers aimed at the home office that can handle A3 paper are not common,
but ones that can automatically print on both sides of an A3 page are downright rare. The WorkForce WF-7210DTW is one such beast and it does so quite successfully. Print quality is impressive, be that monochrome text, or
a glossy photo. The long list of features includes both Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity and the two paper trays can hold 500 sheets combined.

Read the full review: Epson WorkForce WF-7210DTW (Image credit: Image
Credit; Kyocera) 5. Kyocera Ecosys P5026cdw printer

Rapid laser printing for the busy home office Category: colour laser printer
| Print speed: 26ppm | Paper capacity: 250 sheets | Paper size: up to A4 | Weight: 21kg Fast duplex printing Prints quietly Expensive Primitive
interface

This stout laser printer takes up relatively little space, given its high capacity for paper and toner. It means you can keep printing quickly and efficiently and with lower running costs than an equivalent inkjet. The display is rather fiddly, but in all other respects, this colour printer is easy to use and can be relied upon for immaculate mono and colour documents time after time.

Read the full review : Kyocera Ecosys P5026cdw (Image credit: Image Credit: TechRadar) 6. Brother MFC-J5945DW Printer

Laser busting inkjet crams in the features Category: 4-in-1 colour laser MFD
| Print speed: 22ppm | Paper capacity: 500 sheets | Paper size: up to A3 | Weight: 21kg A3 capability High paper capacity Inconsistent prints Less economical than laser

This big Brother blurs the line between home printer and office printer by combining the fast print speed and high capacity of a laser machine with the superior photo finish of an inkjet. We would recommend it for both applications because although it is smaller than the laser equivalent MFC-L8690CDW , the inkjet MFC-J5945DW can handle A3 paper. Theres really nothing that this fully featured 4-in-1 cant do and it carries out all tasks satisfactorily.

Read the full review: Brother MFC-J5945DW (Image credit: Xerox) 7. Xerox Phaser 6510DN printer

Hardworking home printer Category: colour laser printer | Print speed: 28ppm
| Paper capacity: 250 + 50 sheets | Paper size: up to A4 | Weight: 23.8kg Rugged and secure Rapid print speed Small display No Wi-Fi on the DN model

You probably associate Xerox with office printers, but the brands entry-level range would suit a home office well, especially one with high print demands. The Xerox Phaser 6510DN has a rapid print speed of 28 pages per minute and room for 250 sheets of A3 in its main tray. This is expandable to 850 sheets and it ships with enough toner for 1,000 color or 1,500 mono pages. It also has all of Xeroxs usual high build quality and security features. Choose the DNI model if you need Wi-Fi in addition to the Ethernet port. (Image credit: Brother) 8. Brother HLL2395DW Compact Monochrome Laser Printer

For fast-printing jobs without fuss Category: All-in-one laser printer |
Print speed: Black: 36 ISO ppm | Paper capacity: 250 sheets | Paper size: up to A4 | Weight: 10.3 kg Super fast Intuitive display Monochrome only

The Brother HLL2395DW is an ideal printer for any small business that needs
to do a lot of printing and to do it quickly - but it's also one of the best home printer on the market. While you may be limited to black and white with this printer, youll be able to print up to 36 pages in a minute and could probably spit out a whole book before having to reload the printer, thanks to a 250 page capacity. Like other recent Brother printers, it has an intuitive display that allows you to print from and scan to cloud services like Dropbox and Google Drive as well as its NFC touch to connect printing which allows
you to access it from a mobile device without even needing a network connection. All-in-all, this is a pretty nifty printer. What about the best
3D printers? (Image credit: Brother) 9. Brother MFC-J995DW INKvestment
printer

Ink-telligent Category: All-in-one inkjet printer | Print speed: Black: 12
ISO ppm, Color: 10 ISO ppm | Paper capacity: 150 sheets | Paper size: up to
A4 | Weight: 8.7 kg Compact Reliable enough for small businesses Loud and
slow

Despite its compact size, the Brother MFC-J995DW INKvestment is a monster printer. Its incredibly efficient, being able to print for up to a year without having to change its ink cartridge. And, its also a feature-rich and intuitive machine perfect for any home or small business office. You can
print to it from just about any device wirelessly and, for mobile, you dont even need a network to do it, thanks to its NFC (near field communication) technology that connects directly to the printer. While interfacing with its 2.7 color display, you can even print from and scan to the cloud. (Image credit: Epson) 10. Epson EcoTank ET-3760 printer

For eco-conscious families Category: All-in-one cartridge-free printer |
Print speed: Black: 15 ISO ppm, Color: 8 ISO ppm | Paper capacity: 150 sheets | Paper size: Up to A6 | Weight: 7.3kg Cartridge-free printing Ink
replacement lasts up to 2 years Not cheap

Whether youre trying to run a more eco-friendly household or youre just fed
up with having to run out go get ink at the most inconvenient times in the middle of printing your important documents, for example you might love the Epson EcoTank ET-3760. This all-in-one printer is cartridge-free and comes with refillable bottles that contain up to two years worth of ink instead. It doesnt have a massive paper capacity, only 150 sheets at a time, thats hardly a deal-breaker, especially if youre just mostly using it for personal stuff. Its a bit expensive, but think of all the money youll save not having to run to the store and get replacement cartridges all the time.

With many of us now working from home, the best printers have become
essential devices in our homes and offices. However, the printer market is absolutely rammed with different makes and models. You can choose printers by manufacturer, such as Epson or HP . Not only that, but there are inkjet , laser , or black and white printer considerations as well.

There are also situations in which you may need a different type of printer, such as wireless or even portable , or even one specifically for a Mac .

This abundance of choice is good in some respects - it means no matter what type of printer you need, you'l be able to find one that's perfect for you. However, because there is so much to choose from, it means finding that perfect printer can be a lot more tricky. However, that's where our best printers guide comes in.

No matter if it's a home printer or business printer for your office, the
best printers on this page can help you quickly and easily print off
documents in perfect quality, all while keeping running costs low.

For your sake and sanity, we put together a list of the best printers. Weve got all-in-one printers that can do scans and photocopies, photo printers
that can produce lab-quality prints of your images, and even solid black and white laser printers for fast and cheap printouts for office use,



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