10 Best Inkjet Printers 2025

Inkjet printers are among the most popular printing devices. This technique is very much in demand among home users, but in some cases it is also optimal for office tasks. While offering decent text quality, inkjet models are also great for photographs. At the same time, the cost of such devices is lower than the alternatives with laser printing technology. Today we take a look at the TOP of the best inkjet printers available on the market in 2019-2020. The list includes both excellent budget models for undemanding buyers and advanced solutions for business users.

Inkjet printer selection criteria

1. Quality... Or resolution, measured in dots per inch. May differ for color and black and white documents. If you plan to frequently print photos and drawings, then the resolution should be high. For the text, you can take a smaller one.
2. Format... Typically, printers are designed for A4 sheets. However, professionals may need support for A3, A2 and even larger formats.
3. Speed... The number of pages the printer can print per minute. In a domestic environment, this is not a critical indicator, but for an office, print speed can be one of the main parameters affecting productivity.
4. Compatibility... Any modern printer works with Windows. Support for Mac OS and iOS, and even more so Linux and Android, is not always provided.
5. Resource of cartridges... The frequency of service depends on it. If you need to regularly print more volumes of documents, then it is better to take models with CISS.
6. Number of colors... The more of them, the better the photos will be.

Best inkjet printers for home

Home users are not picky about the capabilities of such devices. Most buyers want a reliable printer that can occasionally print materials for coursework, reports, business meetings and more. But we have to admit that in the modern world it is impossible to do with exclusively black and white materials. Even the simplest student work will look more informative and colorful if pictures, diagrams and graphs are designed in different colors.

Therefore, we excluded b / w solutions from the review. They will not cost much less, and functionality will suffer significantly due to savings. However, not only budget printers are presented in this category. One of the models will suit customers with increased requirements, will delight fans of amateur photography and will become a faithful assistant for professionals. But let's talk about everything in order.

1. Canon PIXMA TS704

What parameters should be a good inkjet printer for the home? Many buyers will note the low cost, good functionality and compactness. All this is offered by the PIXMA TS704 from the Japanese manufacturer Canon. You can purchase such a model for 70 $, which makes this printer the best price-quality combination.

The reviewed model is equipped with 5 cartridges. In addition to three color toners, the printer has two black and white toners. Large pigment is necessary for printing text, because it is he who guarantees the best quality of documents. The second is smaller and contains water-soluble photo ink.

The device has a two-way feeding system. Canon PIXMA TS704 Tray can hold up to 350 sheets.The paper weight for which the printer with high quality color printing is designed is from 64 to 300 grams per square meter. The device supports all popular operating systems, and is also compatible with Amazon and Google voice assistants.

Advantages:

• there is Wi-Fi, RJ-45 and USB;
• high-quality printing;
• fast enough;
• affordable cost;
• not loud work.

Disadvantages:

• volume of complete toners.

2. HP OfficeJet 202

The next in line is the most compact inkjet printer in the ranking. The dimensions of the HP OfficeJet 202 are 364 × 69 × 186 mm, and the device weighs just over 2 kg. At the same time, this device is not inferior in capabilities to its competitors (except that you will have to change toners more often). This excellent home printer can handle 60-300 gsm matte, glossy and photo paper, labels, envelopes, transparencies and card stock. The maximum resolution for both b / w and color printing for the OfficeJet 202 is 1200 x 4800 dpi. The speed of printing images on A4 sheets in the reviewed model is 9-10 ppm.

Advantages:

• compact size;
• ease of customization;
• print speed;
• photo quality;
• beautiful appearance.

Disadvantages:

• the cost of consumables.

3. Canon PIXMA iP8740

The high-quality PIXMA iP8740 photo inkjet printer entered the market in 2014. However, Canon has managed to create such a high-quality solution that even after 5 years it remains an excellent choice in its category, despite a wide selection of newer alternatives. The reviewed model is equipped with a state-of-the-art FINE print head, which achieves an impressively small drop volume of 1 pl (picoliter) and color print resolutions up to 9600 × 2400 dpi.

The PIXMA iP8740 printer comes with six standard cartridges. However, they can be replaced with high yield toners if desired.

The print speed in this model is average - 13 and 8 ppm for black and white and color A4 images, as well as 40 seconds for 10 × 15 photos. This is slightly less than the manufacturer indicates, but overall a good result. But Canon PIXMA iP8740 can work with formats up to A3, supports direct printing and AirPrint, and also pleases with a low noise level (43.5 dB). And all this at a cost below 25 thousand!

Advantages:

• reasoned cost;
• high quality printouts;
• maximum sheet size;
• can be printed on discs;
• wireless connection.

Disadvantages:

• the price of original toners.

Best inkjet printers with CISS

Inkjet printers, as well as consumables for them, can be purchased quite cheaply. However, the cost of one print on such devices is much higher than on laser counterparts. For years, users have benefited more from the technology by equipping it with continuous ink supply systems. This solved the problem, but negatively affected the neatness of the workspace.

Fortunately, manufacturers understood the needs of their customers, deciding to add CISS to some printer models themselves. The presence of such a system increases the cost of the device, but allows you to constantly control the volume of ink, refilling only the necessary colors, and not completely changing the toners when one of them is depleted. Also CISS reduces the price of a page and reduces the load on the printer.

1. Canon PIXMA G1411

A quality and affordable inkjet printer for the small office or home. With the PIXMA G1411, you can use office paper with a weight of 64 g / m2, as well as photo paper (up to 275 grams per square meter) and envelopes. The installed continuous ink supply system provides a resource of 7,000 pages for black and white toner, as well as 6,000 for color. The noise level of the Canon PIXMA G1411 in operation is slightly above average (54.5 dB), but the power consumption is very low at only 11 W (0.6 in standby).

The reviewed model is the simplest device with a price tag below 8 thousand. It works exclusively with Windows, and the interfaces available here are limited to USB 2.0. If your needs are wider and / or high print speed is important (the PIXMA G1411 claims performance of 9 and 5 A4 images per minute), then it is better to buy a higher class printer.With other tasks, the device from Canon will cope flawlessly.

Advantages:

• resolution 4800 × 1200;
• large resource of toners;
• the remainder of the ink is clearly visible;
• attractive cost.

Disadvantages:

• modest functionality;
• small monthly resource.

2. Epson L1300

The next line is taken by one of the best inkjet color printers according to the reviews of real buyers. The device supports formats up to A3 and offers a maximum print resolution of 5760 x 1440 dpi in any of the modes. At the same time, the speed of black and white prints can reach as much as 30 pages per minute, which is an excellent indicator not only for home use.

The minimum drop volume in the Epson L1300 is 3 pl.

The average resource of containers with both color and b / w inks is 6 thousand A4 pages. The refueling cost for this model is not too high, therefore the price of one print is lower than that of most competitors. The L1300 has no significant disadvantages. Unless the lack of Wi-Fi and a network interface, as well as the small size of the trays, do not allow us to recommend this model for offices.

Advantages:

• high-quality printing of documents;
• support for formats up to A3;
• ease of management and maintenance;
• low cost of prints.

disadvantages:

• sometimes it can jam sheets of paper;
• does not support borderless printing;
• not the best choice for photos.

3. HP Ink Tank 115

Looking for a good printer that prints documents quickly? We recommend choosing Ink Tank 115 from the American HP brand. The speed of this model reaches 19/8 or 16/5 ppm for color or black and white documents / images. The capacity of the paper feed tray is 60 sheets, the output is 25. The resolution for color prints can be up to 4800 x 1200 dots, and in b / w - 1200 x 1200 dpi. This printer is suitable for home if the user prints no more than 1000 pages per month. At the same time, the resources of the black and white and color HP Ink Tank 115 toners are 8 and 6 thousand pages, respectively, so customers will not have to refuel the device often.

Advantages:

• moderate cost;
• high-quality printing;
• economical work;
• easy maintenance.

Disadvantages:

• no USB cable included.

4. Epson M100

We decided to finish the second category of the rating with a good inkjet printer, which is suitable for the average office. The Epson M100 is designed exclusively for black and white documents. The maximum resolution and speed of the device are 1440 × 720 dpi and 34 pages per minute.

Please note that the M100 is not suitable even for b / w photos, since the supported paper weight is in the range of 64-95 grams per m2.

The minimum drop volume of an Epson printer is 3 pl, which is quite a decent indicator, taking into account other advantages and a price tag from 168 $... You can print documents to the M100 via a network connection and USB. Of the supported operating systems, only Windows and Mac are announced.

Advantages:

• high printing speed;
• reliability and durability;
• ease of management;
• low cost;
• CISS volume (6000 pages).

Best inkjet printers for the office

As a rule, in offices, laser models are used, which can withstand a heavy load, cope better with printing documents, and also stand out for other important advantages. But in some cases, professionals simply cannot do without inkjet printers. They are used for technical documentation, especially when it comes to formats larger than A4. It is this technique that we will consider in the final category of TOP printers. Of course, the cost of some models here is also invested in the budget of ordinary users, but it is unlikely that their purchase will be justified if you do not regularly work with sheets larger than the standard size.

1. Epson WorkForce WF-7210DTW

We continue to get acquainted with Epson printers, and this time our attention was attracted by a model from the WorkForce line, the name of which clearly reflects the scope of this technique. In reviews, the WF-7210DTW printer is praised for the unusually high print speed for inkjet models - 32 and 20 ppm A4 in b / w and color, respectively.The device prints images slower, but still better than competitors (18 and 10 pages). Moreover, the maximum resolution in each of the modes is 4800 × 2400 dpi.

Advantages:

• speed of work (even with A3);
• power consumption up to 22 W;
• high print resolution;
• 500-sheet paper feed tray;
• there is Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB 2.0 and NFC;
• color display 2.2 inches.

2. Canon PIXMA iX6840

On the second line is one of the best Canon color inkjet printers for designers and photographers. The device handles sizes up to A3 inclusive, and in addition to paper, the PIXMA iX6840 can handle envelopes, labels, stickers, cards and films. There are five colors here, since the manufacturer has provided two black colors (for text and photos). The noise level of the printer during operation does not exceed 44 dB. Power consumption is 24 and 2 W in operating and standby modes, respectively. The manufacturer's declared cartridge yields are 331 and 1645 pages in b / w and color.

Advantages:

• maximum size A3;
• resource of color toner;
• high-quality assembly;
• convenient control;
• AirPrint support.

Disadvantages:

• high cost of toners.

3. HP DesignJet T520 914mm (CQ893E)

Rounding out the review is the professional inkjet printer. The HP DesignJet T520 914mm is a floor-standing model that is 93.2cm high and over a meter wide. The device weighs almost 28 kg, and the cost exceeds 700 $... The maximum format the device can work with is A0. Of course, buying this printer for printing photos and documents is not a very reasonable decision.

The DesignJet T520 series also offers a smaller model for the A1 format. But in Russia it costs at least 914 mm, and it is more difficult to find it.

But for drawings, this technique is ideal. When A1 is selected, the device can print a page in 35 seconds. The DesignJet T520 handles 70 sheets per hour. The minimum line width available for this model is 0.07 mm. In this case, the error does not exceed one hundredth of a percent. The professional thermal inkjet printer can handle glossy, matte and photo papers, as well as films and rolls from 60 to 220 g / m2 (up to 280 when hand fed).

Advantages:

• maximum format;
• printing on films and rolls;
• pigment ink quality;
• resolution up to 2400 × 2400 dpi;
• noise level within 48 dB.

Which inkjet printer is better to buy

If you plan to work exclusively with documents, and you will have to print a lot and often, then buy the Epson M100. This model is suitable for both home and office. In personal use, the PIXMA TS704 from Canon will show itself perfectly. For professionals in design and photography, we recommend the PIXMA iP8740 or iX6840 from the same Japanese. The HP DesignJet T520 914 mm will handle large formats (up to A0). If you need a color printer with a long resource, then choose a suitable model equipped with CISS in the second category.