Whether it be essays, or articles, or school homework a home printer can pretty much do it. Home printers these days are available in a sheer number of options and that too at a reasonable price.
But with so many brands to choose from, how are you going to settle on the perfect one that meets your needs? Don’t worry we got it covered in this in-depth informative guide. We have covered all sorts of printers that are suitable for anyone. So that you are bound to get the optimal one.
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15 Best Printer for Home Use in India 2022
Selecting the right printer can be an overwhelming task, given the range of options available in the market. To keep your selection process simpler we have segregated this list of the best printers for home use.
HP 419 All-in-One Wireless Ink Tank Color Printer
Feature:
- Printer Type: Ink Tank
- Functionality: Multifunction
- Per Page Printing Cost: 10 paise for B&W and 18 paise for colour
- Printing speed: 8 PPM for B&W and 5 ppm for colour
- Auto Duplex Printing Support: No
Just what you need in a home printer. Hp is one of the dominant brands when it comes to technology and printers are not an exception. The quality and durability of the printer are great as well as the after-sale support.
This all-in-one printer can scan and copy with ease while at the same time provides a low cost per page. For normal prints, it is 10 paise and for the colour prints, it is 18 paise. They’ve expanded the area of the printout for better user experience. This is an ink tank printer that offers a good page yield of 8000 for colour and 6000 for black & white.
As for the ink, it is easily maintainable thanks to the transparent ink tank and reusable bottles the overall refill is great. The paper tray can handle around 60 sheets, at the same time also accepts unusual page sizes.
The connectivity is great, it supports almost all types of connections and can be connected to voice assistants like Google Home and Amazon Alexa. It can be connected to a wireless network and supports common operating systems.
About the quality, it is amazing the printer boasts about 4800 DPI, giving you the glossy looking printouts. They offer a one year warranty and they offer 24/7 support on both calls as well as WhatsApp.
Why We Recommend It:
Overall, Hp has putten a good emphasis on better user experience as it is easily fillable and forestalls mess. Not to mention the great duty cycle of 1000 pages. The installation time is less and the after-sale support is just great. Best for home use as well as regular heavy office users.
Canon Pixma G3000 All-in-One Wireless Printer
Feature:
- Printer Type: Ink Tank
- Functionality: Multifunction
- Per Page Printing Cost: 9 paise for B&W and 32 paise for colour
- Printing speed: 8 PPM for B&W and 5 PPM for colour
- Auto Duplex Printing Support: No
Canon is another famous brand known for delivering quality products for years. This is an ink tank printer that conveys a good resonance with most of the operating systems and apps.
The all-in-one printer has an amazing page yield of 6000 pages for black and white while 7000 pages for colour, this makes it a beast for home use. The cost per page is also relatively low for B&W that is 9 paise. The duty cycle of the printer is around 300 pages.
The paper handling is also great and supports all legal pages as well as letters. Pixma provides clear cut images or prints of high-quality all thanks to the high dpi. The refill is easy and maintainable as it has a transparent ink tank.
As for the connectivity, Pixma can be connected to a wireless network and all sorts of other possible connections. Not only limited to that, but it can be also connected to cloud servers with your devices for remote printing.
The printer comes with a Canon app that can also be connected for seamless printing experience. The warranty is for one year and it is recommended to use Canon inks for the refill to avoid any problems.
Why We Recommend It:
Canon Pixma offers a great page yield as well as borderless quality prints. The printing speed is also good as well as low cost per print for B&W. The connectivity is great and flexible allowing good user experience. Ideal for small office and home use.
Epson EcoTank L3150 Wi-Fi All-in-One Ink Tank Printer
Feature:
- Printer Type: Ink Tank
- Functionality: Multifunction
- Per Page Printing Cost: 7 paise for B&W and 18 paise for colour
- Printing speed: 33 PPM for B&W and 15 PPM for colour
- Auto Duplex Printing Support: No
Epson is a Philippine-based company that is another tough competitor for other printer manufacturers. The ink tank printer is multifunctional and has an exceptionally good printing speed like crazy good.
The printer facilitates 33 PPM for B&W whilst 15 PPM for colour which is great for home users. It has a duty cycle of 300 pages per month. The design is simple and the installation is easy. The page yield is about 7500 pages for colour and for B&W it is around 4500 that is for sure great.
The printer is cost-effective a CCP of 7p for B&W, the supported page size is all the way from A4, A5, A6 till B5, C6, and DL which is really flexible. The printer is compact so saves a bit of space and the refilling is easy and error-free.
With all the common connections, the printer additionally supports email printing which is great for home users. The dpi is around 5,760 that provides good quality borderless prints. The printer supports cloud print from google and also other apps such as AirPrint and Epson connect.
The offered warranty is of 1 year and the power consumption is really less than most of the other brands.
Why We Recommend It:-
The printer is remote and can be used to print high-quality borderless images from anywhere in the world with the help of internet connection. The offered printing speed is amazing just as the connectivity. Not to mention the power consumption is low and it is cost-effective.
HP DeskJet 4729 All-in-One Printer
Feature:
- Printer Type: Inkjet
- Functionality: Multifunction
- Per Page Printing Cost: 52 paise for B&W and 1 rupee for colour
- Printing speed: 7.5 PPM for B&W and 5.5 PPM for colour
- Auto Duplex Printing Support: No
Another printer from Hp and this one is an inkjet printer with amazing quality and low noise. The printer works well with Amazon Alexa and googles assistant allowing you to print pretty much from anywhere in your house.
This all-in-one printer comes with block ink and allows you to connect with almost all sorts of connections including wireless and USB. The print speed is around 7.5 pages and the dpi is 4800 for colour providing excellent quality photos.
The quality of this colour printer is crazy while it supports all ideal pages. The duty cycle is around 1000 pages per month. Easily print documents or photos from a range of smartphones as well as tablets. The page yield is 1500 pages for B&W and 750 for colour.
It also boasts wi-fi direct feature allowing you to connect with the printer without the need to access the network. The inkjet printer consumes less ink and ensures less time in replacing the cartridges.
The printer can be set up in almost no time with 3 steps. It comes with an HP app that you can download for free to print documents or photos virtually. Though the cost per page is high as the old cliche goes “With higher price comes higher quality”. They’ve also offered a year of warranty.
Why We Recommend It:
The printer is best for home and offices users as well as for those looking to print high-quality crystal clear images. Regardless of the cost, quality and customer support are great. Not to mention the connectivity and flexibility as well as the compact space-saving design.
Brother DCP-T520W All-in-One Printer
Feature:
- Printer Type: Ink Tank
- Functionality: Multifunction
- Per Page Printing Cost: 8 paise for B&W and 21 paise for colour
- Printing speed: 30 PPM for B&W and 11 PPM for colour
- Auto Duplex Printing Support: No
If you are looking for a cheap yet quality printer that can last long while providing excellent images and documents then Brother DCP is just what you need. The printer is an ink tank and offers all sorts of functions such as scan and copy.
The multifunction printer yields 7500 pages for B&W while 5000 pages for colour which is not bad for the price it is available. The print speed is 30 PPM and 11 PPM for black & white and colour respectively.
The paper tray can handle 150 sheets while the page handler can accept all sizes of pages so you can print brochures, envelopes, index cards, and so forth. They’ve also given a dedicated single sheet slot for other paper types.
The best part is the printer comes with an ADF feature that allows you to print multiple copies or scan. The ink tank is transparent allowing you to keep track on when to refill. The refilling design is user friendly and easy that prevents messiness.
Just like other printers, it can be connected with most of the devices as well as the app. The wireless connection enables printing from anywhere.
Why We Recommend It:
The printer is budget-friendly and it also offers ADF features so that is really great if you happen to print a ton of times. Besides that, the printing speed is amazing so a faster printer than can print multiple sheets. Not a bad investment.
HP Smart Tank 515 All-in-One Wireless Ink Tank Colour Printer
Feature:
- Printer Type: Ink Tank
- Functionality: Multifunction
- Per Page Printing Cost: 10 paise for B&W and 21 paise for colour
- Printing speed: 16 PPM for B&W and 22 PPM for colour
- Auto Duplex Printing Support: No
Once again Hp with wireless ink tank printer that offers a flatbed designed all-in-one printer. The paper tray can handle around 100 sheets and the design is space-saving.
The multifunctional printer provides borderless stunning high-quality printouts, all thanks to the high dpi of 4800. The page yield of the printer is also quite high and that too of 7000 pages. The technology used is all latest and it can be connected to voice assistants such as Google or Alexa.
Besides that, you can print from anywhere as it has all supported features such as Apple Airprint, Google cloud, Mopria, Wi-fi and so forth. The ink reservoir is easily fillable and has an auto ink sensor as well as a separate tank design.
With lower maintenance cost this printer also offers a low cost per page which is good for home users. They provide an app that has a shortcut panel which allows you to print with one touch.
The aftersale contract is great and customer service as well. They have added a 1-year warranty, the installation time is less than 6 hours.
Why We Recommend It:
The printer is up to date with all the latest technologies and it is reasonably priced. The printouts quality is excellent just as the printing speed and the dpi. The ink tank printer has an automated ink sensor.
HP Laserjet Pro M126nw Multi-Function Laser Printer
Feature:
- Printer Type: Laser Printer
- Functionality: Multifunction
- Per Page Printing Cost: Rs 2 for B&W
- Printing speed: 20 PPM for B&W
- Auto Duplex Printing Support: No
Once again Hp but this time it is not an inkjet or ink tank printer rather it is a laserjet or laser printer which tends to be costly at first but is way worthy in the long run.
The all-in-one printer provides a good page yield of 1500 pages with the compatible laser toner. The printer supports all sorts of connection including wi-fi and ethernet. It has a dpi of 1200 which provides a decent quality of images.
As it is a laser printer the printing speed is great and so is the functionality. The design is compact and it is energy efficient. It supports Windows as well as Mac operating systems.
It supports wi-fi direct feature allowing you to print without a network. Not only that but it also comes with an auto-turn off feature that shutdowns the printer if it is idle for too long.
The printer is great for home users as well as business owners and students. The duty cycle of the printer is 8000 pages which are really good. It has a one year warranty with 24/7 customer care support.
Why We Recommend It:
The laser printer is great if you are looking for a long run and want to invest only one time. Also, the printing quality and speed are amazing. Moreover, it is also an energy saver. So if you rely on printing for a regular basis then this one is for you.
Brother HL-L2321D Monochrome Laser Printer
Feature:
- Printer Type: Laser Printer
- Functionality: Single Function
- Printing speed: 30PPM
- Auto Duplex Printing Support: Yes
Another printer from Brother, it is a single-function monochrome laser printer. The printing speed is crazy like really great.
The printer yields 2600 pages and has an insane duty cycle of 10,000 pages. The paper sheet capacity is around 250-sheets. The paper tray can handle letters, envelopes and so forth documents, it also has a manual feed slot and rear exit that ensures a straight paper path.
The quality of the printouts should not be a matter of concern as it has a dpi of 2400 which is great for black and white printing. With all the features the printer also provides automatic duplexing that makes sure auto 2 sided printing.
The paper tray has a large capacity and is resistant to moisture as well as dust. The printer supports all versions of windows and mac operating system and comes with a year warranty.
The quality, as well as the durability of the printer, is great and the customer care support also.
Why We Recommend It:
This mono laser printer is a great option for someone looking for a quick quality printer at an affordable price. It has an amazing printing speed as well as page yield and duty cycle. The quality of the prints is also not compromised and it has an auto-duplex feature.
HP DeskJet 2723 All in One Wireless Inkjet Printer
Feature:
- Printer Type: Inkjet
- Functionality: Multifunction
- Per Page Printing Cost: Rs 6 for B&W and Rs 8 for colour
- Printing speed: 7.5 PPM for B&W 5.5 for colour
- Auto Duplex Printing Support: No
If you are looking for a cheap, affordable inkjet printer then this one’s for you. Hp multifunction printer offers quality printouts with a dpi of 1200.
The printer yields 120 pages for B&W and 100 pages for colour. The paper tray can handle 60 pages of all sizes, it can also easily print envelopes and letters. The duty cycle is up to 1000 pages per month.
The printing speed of the printer is 7.5 and 5.5 PPM for B&W and colour respectively. The cost per print is relatively high, that is 6 and 8 rupees for the same, but the quality of the photos and documents are worth the penny you spend.
The printer is compatible with almost all operating systems and voice assistants like Google and Alexa. The printer supports most of the connections including wireless and wi-fi. The installation is pretty straightforward and easy.
Like most of the printers, this one also offers a year warranty.
Why We Recommend It:
The inkjet printer is affordable and great for typical home users that rely on printing occasionally. It has good printing speed and quality printouts. The printer supports most of the latest features, it also offers great paper handling.
Canon PIXMA E477 All-in-One Wireless Colour Printer
Feature:
- Printer Type: Inkjet
- Functionality: Multifunction
- Per Page Printing Cost: Rs 1.4 for B&W and Rs 4 for colour
- Printing speed: 8 PPM for B&W 4 for colour
- Auto Duplex Printing Support: No
Again Canon with its all-in-one inkjet printer that supports tons of platforms such as Google Cloud, Apple AirPrint, Canon Print, Pixma Cloud Link, and Canon Selphy.
With that being said it also supports most of the typical connections like USB, wireless, wi-fi and etc. It is compatible with most of the operating systems like Windows and Mac.
The supported page capacity is 60 sheets and the paper handling is not bad. The compatible cartridge yields 400 pages for B&W and 180 pages for colour. It features a printing speed of 8 and 4 for B&W and colour respectively.
The printer boasts an auto turn on and off feature that turns on the printer when it detects a command for printing and turns off automatically after staying ideal for a long time.
It also has a one year warranty. The printer is great for small office and home users.
Why We Recommend It:
The printer is budget-friendly and offers all the technology you need. It also supports cloud links ensuring a virtual print from anywhere. The printing quality is great and so is the page yield and cost per month.
Canon Pixma TS307 Single Function Printer
Feature:
- Printer Type: Inkjet
- Functionality: Single Function
- Per Page Printing Cost: Rs 7 for B&W and Rs 9 for colour
- Printing speed: 7.7 PPM for B&W 4 for colour
- Auto Duplex Printing Support: No
If you are looking for a colour printer and mostly rely on it to print beautiful images and photos then this single function printer from Canon is just what you need.
The printer offers stunning borderless excellent quality images with 4800 dpi. The maximum page yield is 300 pages. The printing speed is 7.7 for B&W and 4 for colour whilst the cost per print is Rs 7 and 9 for B&W and colour respectively.
This inkjet printer is compatible with most of the features including Google, Appel AirPrint, and Mopria. It also supports wi-fi and other wireless connections.
The printer can be connected with the app to print photos and images virtually. The installation is easy and the customer support is great.
Why We Recommend It:
We would recommend this printer to anyone who relies mostly on colour prints. The printer produces high-quality printouts and the printing speed is great. The cost per print is also relatively low when compared.
HP DeskJet 2331 All-in-One Inkjet Colour Printer
Feature:
- Printer Type: Inkjet
- Functionality: Multifunction Printer
- Per Page Printing Cost: Rs 7.5 for B&W and Rs 5.5 for colour
- Printing speed: 6 PPM for B&W 8 for colour
- Auto Duplex Printing Support: No
Last but not least just where the list started is where the list is ending, its with Hp multifunctional inkjet colour printer. The price of the printer is so attractive that you won’t resist.
The printing speed and printing cost both are great, the page yeild of the printer is around 120 pages for B&W and 100 pages for colour. Paper handling is awesome and can take most of the sized documents as well as brochures and envelopes.
The paper tray can handle 60 sheets while the output tray can handle 25 sheets. The duty cycle is 1000 pages which is good. The printouts are of great quality as the dpi is 1200.
The printer has most of the common connections and is compatible with the Windows and Mac operating system. It provides great quality phots with the low priced cartridge. They offer a year warranty and good after-sale service.
Why We Recommend It:
It is the cheapest yet high-quality printer on our list and that too from a well-known brand. The printer facilitates good page yield and is ideal for home users that don’t depend much on printing.
How do I choose a printer for my home?
Printers that are expected for home use must be multifunctional and versatile as there will be a ton of people who will need it. It will be used for many outputs as well, like printing essays, photos or brochures and so forth. Therefore, a tough and adaptable printer should be on your rundown.
With that being said, there are different factors that you need to keep in mind when looking for a home printer. These imperative factors are mentioned as follows
Use
Now, this may seem redundant but it is vital to understand how you are going to use the printer. Maybe you will rely more on printing documents or more on colour prints, maybe you will not print that much and just need it for the occasion. The catch here is that there are tons of printers out there in the market but you will need the one that gets your job done and according to that you’ll have to buy.
Printer Types
Well before you go all busting out for printers it is important to get a fair share of an idea about printers and its types so that you can find the one that gets your job done.
Inkjet Printer
Irrefutably an inkjet printer is best for all-round use. These types of printers use liquid inks to print on the paper. The innovation has now arrived at where models can print sharp content rapidly with exceptional quality photos on the paper. Some of the printers can even print on blank CDs. That covers all that anyone would require to print, which is the explanation inkjets are so acclaimed for home users.
The catch here is that inkjet printers can prove to be costly to print, especially if you use them to print photos. Inkjet ink is expensive, especially in case you buy a comparable brand as the printer maker, but that is a marketing strategy that obviously all manufacturers recommend you do.
Practically all inkjet printers can colour print, however, make certain to get one that ensures separate ink tanks for each of its four colour tones that are cyan, red, yellow and dark. This makes it easier and more affordable to finish off each one of the colours when it runs out, rather than overriding a single joined cartridge that is by and large for all intents and purposes full.
We would recommend you inkjet printer if you don’t rely too much on the printer, and you have less printing requirements.
Laser Printer
An adversary of the inkjet printer is the laser printer, laser printers dominate at creating text reports rapidly, and low running costs make them ideal for hefty customers. For quite a while, the least expensive laser printers could just print in white and black colour tones, yet now colour models are entirely reasonable, as well.
Less expensive colour laser printers are not on a par with inkjets for printing photographs. However, they’re better to use for printing newspapers as they combine coloured documents with printing photos that are mixed with texts.
Laser printers as the name suggest are known for delivering prints that are water fast, so in case if you are looking for printing posters then consider using a laser printer.
They are also inexpensive to refill much the same as inkjet printers with the same conditions apply such as manufacturers restrictions and so forth. In case you’re purchasing a colour laser printer then make sure to search for the one that uses separate colour toner so that you can get it refilled without much of cost and time.
We would recommend you laser printer if you are not looking for some colour prints cause inkjet plays well in that domain. Having said that, if you find yourself printing regularly that too in larger quantities than a laser printer is your best shot.
Dye Sublimation Printers
In the event that all you need is to print some postcard-sized colour photographs that too from a digital camera, you should consider a dye-sub printer. These types of printers use special ink tapes and paper to produce photographs at home that you’ll battle to distinguish from those delivered by a photo lab.
Back in the days, these were the only ones used to print glossy photos, however, inkjet printers have now taken that job from them. As they are not used for anything else it makes them hard to suggest.
We would recommend getting these only if you rely on colour photos and nothing else, which is generally rare.
Ink Tank Printers
Supertank inkjet printers or otherwise known as ink tank printers shed expensive substitution of cartridges for refillable reservoirs renewed with a container of ink. These models will in general cost more straightforward in the beginning however they can set aside your cash over the long haul.
Aforementioned they have reservoirs which significantly reduce the cost of printing just because it requires less ink to replace, plus it is easy to fill the ink regardless of the price the printer is available.
Now, this printer will cost you more upfront, a regular inkjet printer could cost not exactly a large portion of that much straightforward, however, you can undoubtedly wind up spending more than that every year on ink.
Supertank printers offer a greatly improved quantifiable profit. The average user (one who prints 45 pages or more for every month) will begin setting aside cash after around two years of utilization of the printer.
After two years of use, these reservoir based printers will be less expensive than other printers. So we would recommend this printer if you rely more on printing like on a weekly basis and need it for a longer run.
Inkjet vs laser
Inkjet printers come with ink cartridges that are generally less expensive when compared with laser printers, regardless of the lower page yield. So as long as you are not using the printer to print regularly high-quality images or photos then an inkjet printer will not shell out a ton of money every time you will need new ink. At the same time will bring more remarkable photos to the table.
A laser printer, on the other hand, is more costly than an inkjet printer but they can not only offer better page yield but also great printing speed. So if you wind up regularly printing in huge amounts then a laser printer is a more commendable choice.
Block vs Individual Ink
When talking about inkjet printers it usually highlights block inks or individual inks. Individual inks (Ink tank printers) as the name suggests have a separate cartridge for each colour, so they are great for those you rely on printing regularly and need photos or documents with a single colour or letter. Also, they are easy to replace.
As far as block ink is concerned they kinda combine the main three colours into one unit. This way they tend to be cheaper than purchasing the inks individually. They are a great option for those who don’t print that regularly.
Multifunctional Printer
A multifunctional printer (MFP) or also known as all-in-one can print, fax, copy, and scan. They are generally available in both inkjet and laser printer variations.
For home usage, these are the best ones and for good reasons. They are not just cheaper than purchasing a printer as well as a scanner, yet they don’t take up much space. They are also common so the manufacturers won’t charge much on them, thus they are the best bang for your buck.
Scanning is especially valuable as a feature of your printer since it makes it simple to scan your documents directly from your computer. Faxing is not that great as it has diminished from the business world so that additional feature is not worth considering.
Page Yield
Page yield simply is a way to calculate the expense of printing one or each page. This calculation is determined by standard industry guidelines. This gives you a good idea about the capacity of the cartridge. That said, the page yield is a subject to the contingency and depends on the type of pages you want to print. If you print high-quality photos then it will consume more ink than normal text documents.
Cost Per Print
Cost per print or CPP is an important factor to keep in mind, as it displays how much it is going to cost you to print one page. This basically refers to replacing ink and stuff but it is something that you should consider while looking for a home printer. Supertank inkjet printers are a good player in this field as they have a low cost per print.
Print Speed
Print speed or PPM (Page Per Minute) determines how fast your printer can print. That may not seem important enough but is crucial for those who print on a daily basis. It saves time and effort. Nevertheless, generally for home use print speed is not that big of a factor unless you are tied by time or job.
PPM is different for a black and white printer which is around 15 to 20 pages. While for colour printers it is near 10 to 15 pages.
Print Quality
Quality of your prints is determined by DPI that stands for Dots Per Inch. So a printer with better quality DPI will provide clear, glossy, and detailed photos or pictures. That said, other factors also play a part in better quality clear images. So don’t let this alone be the definitive deciding spec.
Duty Cycle
Duty cycle represents the number of pages per month your printer can print. You will find the number mentioned on the printer with something like this “Duty Cycle 1000 pages”. For better usage, you’d generally want your number of pages printed per month less than the number. This is important if you find yourself printing regularly.
So you can use these factors as basic building blocks for printers, but they are not the only ones, if you are looking for something specific then read along.
Connectivity
There are a ton of connections that come with printers and nowadays there are even amazing features that help you print remotely.
- USB:- This is the most common type of connection when it comes to printers and you will find this in every single printer especially USB-A. This can allow you to connect it with other external devices and print from the printers screen without the need of a computer. Keep in mind that some printers do not support USB-C connections.
- Ethernet:- Printers with ethernet connection provide ethernet ports for internet connection. This feature is not that vital for home printers and can be helpful for certain office setups.
- Bluetooth:- This feature is also great but not so famous nowadays as so many new features have made its way. The printer can be connected with all the devices that support the Bluetooth feature.
- WiFi:- Speaking about home printers, most of them are designed to have wi-fi connections that help you to connect them directly with your wi-fi network. You can easily print from anywhere in your house as long as your device and printer are connected with the wi-fi network. This is the most convenient feature for home users as well as for those working from home.
- Wi-Fi Direct:- This feature provides a wireless connection without any wi-fi network or signal. It establishes a signal between your printer and device. Apple AirPrint and Google Cloud Print are good examples of this feature. This is safer and faster, just what you need in your home printer.
- Apple Airprint:- Airprint comes as a built-in feature in most of the recent apple products, this feature allows you to print directly from the IOS product.
- Google Cloud Print:- Google’s cloud print is available in all of the android devices and allows you to print from either phone or tablet. To get started, just simply log-in to your Google or Gmail account.
- NFC:- NFC or otherwise known as Near Field Communication is a type of feature that is available in some printers. This lets you connect with your printer by simply touching the printer at a specified area with your smartphone or device.
- SD-Cards:- Some printers also have dedicated sd card slots that you can use to insert your cards and get your prints by using the printers menu screen. This feature is best for photographers as they can directly transfer their photos through sd card.
- Email Printing:- Now, this feature is not so common and is available in some of the printers. It facilitates the user to connect printers with any email device, and once connected it can print any documents or photos it receives.
Duplexing
Duplexing or also known as two-sided printing is a common feature that should be considered and is not always available with most of the printers. What this does is, it lets you print or scan on both the sides of the paper without turning them every time which you will inevitably do if this feature is excluded.
ADF
Most of the multifunctional printers come with an ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) feature that is really handy. This feature allows you to scan or copy through numerous documents at the same time without manually inserting them.
Paper Handling
All printers can print with the common papers but what about index cards or envelopes or other unusual sizes of paper? Thanks to modern printers most of them include a separate tray to print special types of paper. This is a good feature for home users as sometimes uncertain situations show up and we might have to print in an unusual size.
OCR
Optical character recognition or abbreviated to OCR is a feature that you will find in most of the multifunctional printers and scanners. This feature helps you to convert a scanned document into a Word file that can be easily edited on a computer or a tablet.
OS
Os stands for an operating system, it is important to check whether the printer supports your os. Most of the printers support windows and mac, but if you are a Linux user then make sure that it is supported by the printer you seek to buy. This is mostly important for laser printers.
Supplies Cost
There is an old mantra in the business world that says “Give them the Razor, Sell them the Blades” and this mantra is absolutely perfect in the printer industry. How you may ask? It is because many printer manufacturers attract the customers with low deals on the devices while charging them the most on the replacement supplies or in this case ink cartridges.
So it is important that you figure out how much it is going to cost when the replacement cartridge finally runs out. So that when it does you are already ready or you have the perfect printer to counter that like for example super tank inkjet printer and so forth.
After-Sale Service
You have to invest in a printer that offers a good warranty, this way it ensures any accidental damage or problems to your printer. What’s more important is to find out what is included in the after-sale service, traditionally in most of the cases, a warranty will cover almost everything related to the device while excluding the network in which it operates.
FAQs on Best Printer for Home Use
What is the best value printer for home use?
There are a ton of brands that you can select from such Hp Deskjet series, Canon Pixma, and Brother. These are really good brands providing excellent value for money and we have listed them so you can check that out.
Which printer is better for home use inkjet or laser?
Well, it all comes down to the use, both of them are good in their own ways. If you are looking for more and fast printing then a laser printer is best for you. If you want more quality colour prints then inkjet is good to choose.
What are the Disadvantages of ink tank printer?
The major downside of ink tank printer is that if you don’t print regularly then the ink in the reservoirs or cartridges dry up and causes issues.
Conclusion
That’s the rundown of the best home printers and clearly, the winner is none other than HP 419 All-in-One Wireless Ink Tank Color Printer, it is not just multifunctioning but also easy to use and maintain while at the same time cost-effective printer that provides great page yield as well as printing speed. Not just that, the quality of images and documents is great, as the DPI is high.
Before you leave, remember that your use and other basic factors such as the type of printer, PPM, CCP, and so forth are important. All the printers mentioned in our guide have been tried and tested so that you can find the best one that is worth the money you spend.
With that being said, if you have any doubts please make sure to leave them in the comment section below, and we will gladly reach out to you.