How to find an affordable home printer
It’s getting harder and harder to live without a printer in your home, but knowing which printer to buy from the endless options out there can be equally as confusing.
That’s why the team here at Inkpal always recommend you stop to consider a few key factors before heading off to buy a new home printer.
What you need to consider
Use
What are you going to be using the printer primarily for? Work documents, photos, colourful print-outs… This will all affect which affordable printer is best suited to you.
Size
Is size an issue? Do you have limited space? Or are you happy to go with a behemoth of a home printer as long as it is affordable and reliable?
Connectivity
Some printers connect through Wi-Fi for easy set up and use but others still don’t. Make sure to consider how you will connect to your new printer.
Speed
Printers offer different pros and cons. If speed of printing is important to you, always consider the pages per minute or PPM.
Inkjet versus laser
Inkjets and laser printers can both be good options depending on what you are going to be printing.
Our opinion of the best affordable home printers in the market
HP DeskJet 3755 Compact All-in-one Wireless Printer
This all-in-one inkjet printer is compact, connects to Wi-Fi and–most importantly-is reasonably priced. One drawback is that its pages per minute printing speed isn’t as crash hot as others on this list.
Canon TR8620 All-In-One Printer
This all-in-one alternative is also inkjet and offers wireless connectivity. Other features include an automatic document feeder for convenient use and an ability to produce high quality photo prints.
HP ENVY Photo 6255 All-in-One Wireless Photo Printer
This inkjet computer is particularly aimed at the photo printing market. Inkjet, USB and wireless connectivity, it’s very user friendly for printing, scanning or copying photos.
Canon Pixma TS6360 Inkjet
This Canon inkjet printer is one of the best value for money printers on the market. Not the fanciest of machines, it is certainly affordable and better yet has equally affordable ink replacement cartridges as well.
HP LaserJet Pro M15w
If size does matter to you and you want something compact but not unreliable, the HP LaserJet Pro is an excellent choice.
HP OfficeJet Pro 9010 Inkjet Printer
With a relatively high PPM rate, this HP OfficeJet is excellent for home offices when you need something sturdy, reliable and affordable.
HP Envy 6034 All-In-One Inkjet Printer
The HP Envy 6034 is a super affordable inkjet model. It has a decent enough PPM and secure WI-Fi connectivity. It’s certainly an excellent option for general home use.
Epson Photo XP-8600 Printer
Compared to the other printers on this list, this Epson model is a little pricier but if you’re serious about your photo printing and want to invest in a good quality photo printer it’s an excellent option.
Brother HL-L2350DW
If you just want your typed documents done and you don’t need any frills or fancy colours, this black and white model from Brother is compact and efficient. Plus, it works with Wi-Fi and mobile device printing.
Pantum M7102DW 3-in-1 Printer
This laser printer is a stand-out model for use in small businesses who don’t have a need for industrial sized machines. With multiple connectivity options and a high print speed, it can print, copy and scan with ease!
Your search for an affordable home printer starts and ends here!
As you can see, there are many options for home printers that are both affordable and reliable. Of course, depending on your needs, you may find that one model is better suited to you and your intended application.
If you’re still not sure, why not reach out to our team here at Inkpal. We’d love to help you!
