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Listen, we honor the paperless route for sharing documents and spreadsheets (thanks, Google Drive). But, in many instances, you just need to print that thing.
Long story short, having a newly minted printer in your home is the versatile best friend you should consider investing in — especially if you’ll be living in a college dorm this year.
And we’re not just talking about printing important files for work (though they’re important for a reason). The home office essential is your go-to for printing family portraits, curating DIY art projects and even making homemade birthday cards (we’ve done it, and we love it).
What’s more, we rounded up the best 3D printers, photo printers, and even shipping label printers for you to shop.
So many models on the market with assorted ink cartridges will turn your blank white sheets into professional papers and creative canvases. But, don’t fret — they won’t take up much space near your office desk.
Below, find the 13 best printers across all different models, budgets and styles. There’s sure to be at least one you’re ready to welcome into your space for sweet, at-home convenience.
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Enter one of Amazon’s favorite printers (labeled a “Choice” item): the Canon Pixma. Just shy of $80, this compact model doesn’t have many frills, but the fact that it’s WiFi-enabled and does the job is certainly a thrill.
You can’t beat HP’s OfficeJet Pro with two-sided printing and a fast print job. It’s essentially a “do-it-all” machine, as its print quality and speed are reliable for the price. Plus, its sleek makeup makes it standout from others on the market.
Especially fitting for a home office setting, HP’s LaserJet Printer is a well-priced option. Not only does it print at remarkable speed, according to the model’s reviews, but it also conveniently houses a self-contained output tray behind the touchscreen, making it difficult for papers to fall every which way in your space.
The HP Envy is a showstopping home office essential for printing, copying, scanning and faxing — all WiFi-enabled. Not to mention, you’ll have 10 months of ink (which we love) with HSN’s fantastic bundle. If there’s a printer to buy, it’s this one.
You can’t go wrong with a Canon printer (especially a model that’s one of the most affordable on this list and is compact to suit any space). Not only that, but it’s a sharp, all-you-can-ask-for item that also pairs with Alexa for all your printing needs.
We love Brother’s HL Laser Printer for many reasons, one being that it’s excellent for once-in-a-while print jobs. Why? Because it’s a laser printer, it can sit at your desk for weeks or even months without a tech issue.
This less-than-$400 model has a generous 250-sheet paper tray, WiFi capability and many layout features to choose from. For a trusty option, this one’s a solid printer.
Yes, spending more on $1,000 for a printer may be a bit steep — but hear us out. Not only is the Epson SureColor’s picture quality a far cry above the others in this list (just look at the printer’s name), but its 10-channel MicroPiezo AMC printhead delivers prints with exceptional speed and clarity.
If you’re keen on printing more often than not, you may want to splurge on this machine that’ll likely last you a lifetime.
First, Epson’s WorkForce Pro is honored by a Target review: “Epson fan for 30 years! A+.” Second, the features on this printer affirm that review tenfold.
With a fast first-page print (and quick speed after that), this model is especially great for heavy workloads; the innovative heat-free technology helps prevent technical mishaps.
As its name suggests, the HP Deskjet is an attractive option for your productive work sessions. It’s a swift option for printing recipes, forms and travel documents and doesn’t take up too much room in your space.
You’ve seen the traditional printer. But a shipping label printer? Now that’s something snazzy to have in your arsenal.
Not only does Rollo’s model save you hundreds of dollars on label costs, but the brand’s Advanced Thermal Direct technology prints without ever needing toner or ink. The size is super compact, too.
Need to develop photos but don’t want to pay a pretty coin for printing (plus printing costs)? No problem, especially with Kodak’s Dock Plus Portable Instant Photo Printer.
Simply use Bluetooth from your smartphone — both iOS and Android — and you’ll instantly have snapshots ready to frame.
Labeled an ideal 3D printer for beginners, XYZPrinting’s da Vinci model is one of the more affordable ones on the market. Once you learn a bit about the full creative suite 3D printers flaunt, you’ll want to make something of your own, too.
With an attached USB printer cable and touchscreen LCD, Brother’s Monochrome Laser Printer is a trusty splurge that offers impressive speed and two-sided printing.
This model is also WiFi-enabled with scanning features for at-home convenience.
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