Best wireless printers to shop 2020: Canon, Brother, HP and more
Shopping for a new printer means sifting among lots of options: Laser or inkjet? All-in-one? Portable? Here's how to find the best printer for you.
Whitson Gordon
Whitson Gordon
Maybe you don’t need anything special. You just want to grab as affordable a printer as possible to get some stuff on paper. In that case, grab the Canon Pixma MG3620. Not only will it print in decent enough quality for simple documents, but it also has a flatbed scanner and copier built-in — just remember you need to replace its ink occasionally for about $60.
If you don’t need scanning features but plan on printing lots of photos for framing around your home, consider the Canon Pixma Pro-100. It’s not the ultimate photo printer on the market, but it’s the best balance between quality and price that covers most needs. Their ink tends to be more expensive than ink for typical models.
If you’re mostly printing black-and-white documents, a monochrome laser printer may be a better choice for you than an inkjet. Not only are they faster, but they’re easier to maintain, requiring toner replacements far less often than inkjets require ink (which might save you money in the long run). Brother’s MFC-L2750DW is a great all-in-one laser option (the brand’s HL-L2350DW provides a more affordable alternative for those who don’t need a scanner). You can grab the standard toner replacements at $42 for 1,200 pages or step up to a high-yield cartridge at $76 for 3,000 pages.
Not everyone has space to dedicate to a large all-in-one wireless printer. HP’s OfficeJet 250 will ensure you can still print, scan and copy when you’re in a tight spot. Packing all that functionality into a small, portable package can cost a little bit more. For the added price, you gain the ability to more easily stow it away when you aren’t using it and still get solid-quality prints from anywhere you go. Just don’t forget to have some ink replacements on hand.
