Home Printer reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 280 Reddit reviews across 35 subreddits and 71 posts to rank the best Home Printer brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/printers, r/BuyItForLife, r/homeoffice, r/Tech_Philippines, r/teaching. Top-rated brands include Brother (4.6/5), Epson (4.5/5), Canon (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews280
Subreddits35
Posts71
Brands23
Products80
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#1
Brother
4.6
(121)
"I got a color laser Brother printer, refurbed, for like $250 in 2012 and it's still going strong."
"Brother color laser printer. Will last forever."
"Brother printers are pretty much BIFL as much a printer can be. Ink is cheaper to replace and goes a long way."
"The Brother small B&W lasers are among the best at that price point."
"Yes. Brother black and white is the way to go."
"Any laser Brother. Stay away from HP."
"I bought a USED brother printer about 15 years ago. Solid."
"Brother laser hands down."
"Another vote for Brother laser printers. Laser printers have higher print quality, don't smudge, and are cheaper to own/operate than inkjet printers."
"A Brother color laser printer with a separate scanner can be gotten right around the $300 mark. It's been great."
#2
Epson
4.5
(67)
"Another vote here for Epson Ecotank. Switched from an HP that I wanted to go full 'Office Space's on. Zero regrets."
"I have an Epson EcoTank 3850-ET. I love it! Not sure what it’s currently retailing for, but it’s been a workhorse for me in the time I’ve had it."
"LOVE my EcoTank. I've bought ink once in the four or five years I've had it."
"I have an Epson Eco tank I got refurbished from best buy, I previously had a brother and it was TERRIBLE."
"I printed a LOT during prereqs, nursing school and just in general for my daughter and life. Only had to fill ink twice."
"I love it."
"Loooooooooove our Epson Eco Tank."
"I’ve had my eco tank since 2019 and have filled it twice."
"Another vote for the Epson Eco Tank! I got my printer at the beginning of the school year and it's been great!"
"I would also recommend the epson eco tank."
#3
Canon
4.3
(33)
"I bought a canon about 13 years ago and it’s still kickin"
"Canon printers are in a class of their own."
"I have a Canon ImageClass laser printer that I've been extremely happy with."
"Canon laser printer. We have ours on wifi and I leave it off or in saver mode most of the time. Need to print every 3 months ish and it always works perfectly with windows 11 with zero issues."
"Another vote for Canon mega tank printers. I have the G5050 and the ink just lasts forever."
"I absolutely love my canon G5020, it has ink tanks which save TONS of money over the long run."
"Sure, any A3 printer will do the trick Canon Pixma TS9520a, Canon Pixma iX6820 or Epson Workforce WF-7310DTW."
"Sure, any A3 printer will do the trick Canon Pixma TS9520a, Canon Pixma iX6820 or Epson Workforce WF-7310DTW."
"Canon site says the printer price is around your budget, can handle card stock up to 75lbs, and uses pigment-based inks so it produces high-quality photos."
"Canon Imageprograf Pro-1000 or Epson Surecolor SC-P900."
#4
HP
3.5
(25)
"Go color laser. Cheaper in the long run. I use HP and buy XL cartridges when on sale."
"It's terrific. Has Ethernet which is what we use."
"I got the HP DeskJet Plus 4130 during lockdown. Only about 60 quid and find it really good."
"My latest is $40 over your budget at $338 at Amazon. HP Color Laserjet Pro 3201dw Wireless Color Laser Printer, Office Printer, Duplex"
"Hp tank 3 years ink supply 380aed"
"HP LaserJet Pro 3201dw Wireless Color Laser Printer"
"I bought this printer, and working good with new features and solid built quality."
"It's known for vibrant color quality and should be within your budget."
"HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302sdwg Multifunktions-Farblaserdrucker, Automatischer beidseitiger Druck, Hohe Druckgeschwindigkeit, CGD-Touchscreen, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, HP Wolf Pro Security"
"You can have a good printer that prints up to 11 x 17."
#5
Laser Printer
4.1
(10)
"A laser printer would be the best option."
"We picked up a ho laser printer from Costco for 80$. Works great."
"Get a laser printer."
"In that case, go laser."
"Investing in a laser printer is highly recommended."
"Laser printer (unless you really want to do color)."
"I would only buy a laser/led printer."
"Get a cheap laser printer."
"Some sort of laser color printer is probably your best bet."
"Any cheap laser printer. Just don’t get ink yet."
#6
Oki
4.7
(3)
"My OKI is like a tank - indestructible."
"If you have the money, I strongly recommend you get an Oki."
"I have an oki c332, great colors, but you must dial them, good software."
#7
Color Laser Printer
4.5
(2)
"I recommend looking for a color laser printer that can handle cardstock and heavier paper weights for professional real estate marketing materials."
"Get a color laser printer it prints faster and toner does not dry out."
#8
Ink Tank Printer
4.0
(2)
"Either laser printers or ones with ink tanks."
"If you'll be using it a bit have a look at ink tank printers instead of cartridges."
#9
B&W Laser Printer
4.0
(2)
"A single function B&W laser printer will serve your needs."
"You might do well to consider getting a B&W laser printer."
#10
HP DeskJet
3.5
(2)
"I have a deskjet and i print on 200gsm linen double sided... you can then invest in a cheap laminator and just like that you will have nearly pro quality printouts."
"I have a HP Deskjet ($40 on sale IIRC) with the free instant ink plan."
#11
OKI
5.0
(1)
"It works like new, just had to replace the supplies a few times."
#12
Epson EcoTank
5.0
(1)
"I have an Epson ecotank myself. It's a bit more expensive but waaaaay cheaper in ink."
#13
Continuous Ink System All-in-One Printer
5.0
(1)
"If pang home use, go with the continuous ink system na all-in-one printer."
#14
Dell
4.0
(1)
"I think any laser printer you can buy on sale at Staples should be fine. I happen to use a Dell but I've used Brother in the past without an issue."
#15
Samsung
4.0
(1)
"I’ve changed the toner once. I don’t print in color so it’s worked."
#16
Ricoh
4.0
(1)
"Stick with laser printers, the toner won't dry out like traditional ink will."
#17
Sister
4.0
(1)
"Ganda pero minsan di nya ako pinapansin."
#18
Canon Color Laser All-in-One
4.0
(1)
"I’d recommend a Canon or Brother color laser all-in-one."
#19
Brother AIO Laser Printer
4.0
(1)
"I'd instead go for a laser printer BUT you won't find an AIO laser printer, that too which prints in color."
#20
Generic Laser Printer
4.0
(1)
"Go find a laser printer, it will last economically in the long run."
#21
Unknown Printer
4.0
(1)
"I use this one with my chromebooks."
#22
Scan Snap
4.0
(1)
"Many of the court reporters in my state swear by the Scan Snap."
#23
Inkjet Printer
3.0
(1)
"For what you describe, you'd be better looking at inkjets oriented around photography."
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