Ted Needleman has been covering the world of technology for more than 30 years. Although his experience in reviewing products is diverse, this New York-based "technologist" has a special place his heart reserved for printers.
Can a printer look good enough to reside in your living room? The Tango X does. With its fabric cover, it looks somewhat like a large, fabric-covered coffee-table book. But looks aren't everything -- it also prints quite well and is incredibly easy to set up thanks to HP's Smart app.
If you print occasionally and mainly in monochrome – with color photos once in a while – the HP Envy 4500 is a fine choice. Heavy users, however, will end up paying more in the long run.
The Epson Expression Premium XP-820 is a compact multifunction printer that offers a lot of utility and great image quality. Unfortunately, we just can’t get over its awkward paper tray.
The WorkForce WF-3640 is one of the first Epson desktop printers to utilize the new PrecisionCore technology, which promises faster speeds and better color quality – and it shows.
It’s not the fastest, cheapest, nor quietest multifunction printer you can buy. But the HP DeskJet 3755 the smallest, and that carries a lot of weight.
Like its namesake, the Epson Expression Premium XP-800 has a premium price, but has desirable features including a large 3.5-inch touchscreen, duplex capability for both printing and scanning, good print quality, and easy network setup. All of this is contained in a compact unit that won’t take up much space on your desk.
Resembling more like a home entertainment console than a printer, HP’s Envy 120 all-in-one is a stunner in the looks department, but has issues in print quality and functionality.
Canon’s Pixma MG6320 is a nicely designed three-function printer that will fit into any home. It’s packed with features, but to achieve the highest quality prints, you’ll have to invest in some Canon specialty paper.
At $99, the Epson Expression Home XP-410 Small-in-One provides a reasonable amount of functionality. You’re not going to get the features and print quality of a $400 machine, but then, you’re also not paying $400.
Dell’s laser-like C1765nf business-centric printer is ideal for small or home offices, but it’ll do just fine for home use. Just make sure you don’t print on photo paper.
Epson’s WF-7520 wide-format printer is designed for the office, but with its strong feature set and performance, it’s a great buy for the home, too. Just make sure you have the room and strength for this beast of a machine.
Samsung’s Xpress C410W is one of the world’s first color laser printers with NFC – great for printing from smart devices. Print quality is good, but it’s slightly marred by expensive supplies.
Samsung’s M2825DW is a fast laser printer with excellent print quality and cost-effective maintenance. It makes a great secondary printer at home or a workhorse machine for a small office.
The Xerox Phaser 6010 is a compact printer that delivers very good quality color prints. While designed with small office networks in mind, it’s suitable as a home laser printer too.
Although Oki’s C331dn LED printer is marketed toward office users, it’s also suitable for households that do a lot of printing. Just be aware that supplies are on the high side.
The Epson WorkForce Pro WP-4530 is business color inkjet printer, but it’s pack with features, performance, and cost-savings that would suit the home user very well. It does a great job with photos too.
The Epson Expression Photo XP-950 is an all-in-one printing, scanning, and copying solution complete with high resolution scanning and border-less high quality photo printing.
HP claims the Officejet Pro X576dw is the fastest desktop printer in the world, and it’s true – we achieved even faster speeds in our tests. But color results are mixed, and it’s pricey and large for an inkjet.
Epson’s Stylus Pro 3880 is capable of producing great-looking prints, even if you don’t know much about color management. For those who do, the printer will deliver gallery-quality art.
Epson’s Stylus Photo R2000 is an affordable, entry-level prosumer photo printer that handles a variety of media – including roll paper. It’s ideal for step-up users or designers on a budget, but some image tweaking may be required to get optimal prints.
Don’t let its “work” moniker deter you. With wide-format output and scanning, as well as affordable replacement ink, the Epson WF-7510 is great for home use.
Brother designed the MFC-J870DW multifunction printer as an office machine, but the low price and high-quality output make it equally suitable for home use.
The Epson Expression Premium XP-610 is an affordable wireless home printer that delivers excellent quality photos and documents, provided you use the right paper.
If you need a printer that can produce excellent photos, but also adept at being a multifunction device, Epson’s Expression Photo XP-860 is that machine.
Samsung’s Xpress C1860FW offers fast output and great quality prints, even on photo paper. Unfortunately, a high retail price and lack of duplexing holds it back.
Brother’s MFC-J4420DW all-in-one printer is marketed toward office users, but it’s more than capable in a home setting. Print quality is very good, and it’s a good deal too.
The WorkForce WF-2660 is an affordable entry into Epson’s PrecisionCore technology, offering plenty of MFP features, fast print speeds, and photo-quality prints.