TOP 10 best home printers

Today, there are more than a dozen companies involved in the production of home printers all over the world; there are even more models on the market. Choosing the best printer for your home in this variety is not so simple.

How to choose a printer for home?

When choosing a printer, the main characteristics of the equipment are taken into account:

• Print format - home devices usually work with A4 paper at a density of 80 g / sq. m;
• Printing speed - about 18-20 pages per minute;
• The output time of the first sheet, it is usually spent on warming up the main elements of the printer. On average, this indicator is 8-9 seconds;
• The maximum print resolution usually does not exceed 600 dpi. For home prints this is enough;
• Volume of the giving and receiving tray;
• Cartridge Resource.

When compiling the rating of the top 10, we chose the best models that meet all the above characteristics. The ratio of price and quality, user reviews, the cost of consumables - the cartridge itself, printer cleaning services, refueling were taken into account. We hope that our rating will be useful to you in purchasing a laser device.

Top ten

10. Brother HL-1112R

This is one of the most compact devices in this review. Its main advantage is the presence of a built-in voltage stabilizer, in standby mode it does not make sounds. The printer is economical, there are separate cartridges and a drum in the design, which reduces printing costs. No need to install drivers - after connecting to a computer, the device independently searches for them on the Internet and installs them.

The software is very convenient and understandable, translated into Russian. In the menu, you can change the print settings, in particular, there is a toner saving mode. It makes a lot of noise during printing. The case is made of high-quality plastic, over time, the parts slightly move away from each other, backlash and some creaking appear even with slight pressure. The input tray is designed for 150 sheets.

Benefits:

• The drum unit is designed for 10 thousand prints;
• The cartridge holds up to 1000 pages;
• Light weight - only 4.5 kg;
• High print speed - 20 pages per minute;
• Good resolution - 2400 * 600 pixels;
• The cartridge is unchipped, so instead of it you can place a product from another manufacturer.

Disadvantages:

• Low build quality
• It is not possible to use in network mode;
• On Windows 8 and Ubuntu operating systems, it does not always work stably.

9. Ricoh SP 150w

This is another inexpensive model - it is simple in structure, prints black and white text and images well. It can be used not only at home, but also in small offices. Made in Japan, the warranty is three years, although the company is not very well-known, the products are high-quality and durable. The kit comes with a long cable for connecting to a computer.

He has a Wi-Fi module, due to which the device can be used as a network. The dimensions are small, but the printer weighs decently - about 5 kg. The case is made of beautiful white plastic, the upper part is painted black. On the front panel is a power button, equipped with LED backlight, there is also a hinged lid that hides the tray for output of printed sheets. The jacks for connecting the power cable and USB cable are located on the back of the device.The feed tray has a latch for aligning the stack of paper, due to which it will go into the device evenly and without distortions.

Access to the cartridge is simple - the top panel rises, it is located just below it, there are also graphic images on how to properly extract it. It is designed for approximately 700 pages. The pickup tray does not have a stopper, so you have to catch sheets manually. Print quality is acceptable, there is an economical mode.

Benefits:

• Low toner consumption
• The control panel is convenient, it is easy to understand even for a novice user;
• Small overall dimensions;
• Good assembly, parts do not loosen during operation;
• Practical arrangement of all the main buttons and connectors.

Disadvantages:

• Chip cartridge;
• Use paper with a density greater than 80 g / sq. m

8. HP LaserJet Pro P1102

This is a simple and reliable device, designed specifically for home use or for a small office. One of the best inexpensive printers. The manufacturer claims 5,000 pages per month, but the optimal print volume is about 2,000 pages. The ultimate load is negligible.

The device does not have various modules that would be useful in the office, in particular, there is no two-sided printing, and from the interfaces there is only a USB connector. However, certain additional features are still available. These include the presence of a Wi-Fi module, due to which it is used in wireless mode. No need to install drivers. There is additional software - HP Smart Web Printing, thanks to it, web pages are formatted to place information in A4 format, but it works fine only in the standard Internet Explorer browser, in others it does not show itself too well. The printer works well with any operating system.

Benefits:

• High-quality assembly;
• Ability to use as a network;
• Convenient button layout;
• It warms up quickly and prints the first page after 7.5 seconds;
• Acceptable price;
• No need to install driver;
• Cheap cost of maintenance, including refilling a cartridge;
• The case is plastic.

Disadvantages:

• Slow print speed - only 14 pages per minute;
• The cartridge is designed for only 600 pages.

7. Canon i-SENSYS LBP7110Cw

In our review, this is the first color laser printer that is perfect for home use. The maximum monthly print volume declared by the manufacturer is 30,000 pages, the device supports only A4 format. The color image is printed with the support of the CMYK palette, the highest resolution is 600 * 600 pixels for monochrome and color images. It warms up for a long time - the speed of the first page is 20 seconds. The input tray is designed for 150 sheets, receiving a smaller volume - 100 sheets.

One of the key distinguishing features of the device is the support of paper of various density - from 60 to 220 g / sq. m. This allows you to print such printing products as leaflets or business cards, in addition, it can apply images to film and glossy paper. The color cartridge is designed for one and a half thousand prints, black and white - for 1400 sheets. The printer has a RAM of 64 MB. It can be connected to the Internet via a wired connection or through a Wi-Fi module, there is a USB 2.0 connector, which allows you to use it in network mode.

Benefits:

• Compact overall dimensions;
• Attractive and austere design;
• The feed tray is hidden, preventing dust from entering the paper;
• The Wi-Fi module is reliable, there is no need to reconnect;
• It works almost silently;
• Easy to maintain;
• High-quality assembly, lack of backlashes and creak.

Disadvantages:

• I have to adjust the color rendering;
• By default, it automatically turns off after a couple of hours of operation;
• There is no self-installation of drivers;
• The layout of complex colors is inaccurate.

6. Canon i-SENSYS LBP7018C

This is the best laser printer that supports full color printing technology. It has small overall dimensions, fits well into a small home office. The device in terms of the materials used is universal - it supports not only standard A4 paper, but also cards, labels, envelopes, applies a high-quality image to matte and glossy paper, the density of which is in the range from 60 to 220 g / sq. m

Resolution 600 * 2400 pixels, individual pixels of the image are not visible. In black-and-white printing, it produces 16 sheets per minute, with full-color printing, the speed is 4 sheets. A very long warm-up time - more than a minute. The volume of the input tray is 150 sheets, the output tray holds up to 50 sheets. The device is equipped with 4 refillable cartridges, has 16 MB RAM, a USB 2.0 connector, is compatible with all major operating systems, and is almost silent during operation.

Benefits:

• Perfect value for money;
• High print quality;
• There are no problems in the process of connecting and setting up equipment;
• Cartridges can be refilled independently;
• Good image quality.

Disadvantages:

• No Ethernet connectivity; no Wi-Fi module;
• Color images are prone to reddish hues - you need to adjust the color rendering;
• The high price of new cartridges.

5. Ricoh SP C250DN

It differs in small overall dimensions and small weight - it is convenient to place it on a table, a pedestal or even in a niche. The main thing is to ensure access to fresh air necessary for cooling the main parts of the device. The case is attractive, made of high-quality plastic, has no backlashes, during operation, its parts do not loosen and do not emit a squeak.

It is not suitable for a large office, but it is an ideal design for a home - the speed is not very high, in black and white it produces about 20 pages per minute, the maximum monthly volume is 30 thousand prints. There are several ways to connect equipment - USB 2.0, Ethernet or Wi-Fi module. In the last two cases, it can be used as a network device.

Benefits:

• Quality color prints;
• There is no need to additionally process images;
• Acceptable overall dimensions;
• Possibility of use as a conventional or network device.

Disadvantages:

• The limitation on paper density is not more than 120 g / sq. m;
• The low capacity of the cartridge, because of which it will often have to be refilled.

4. Epson L200

In the ranking of the best home printers, this is the first inkjet-based model. The main advantage of the photo printer is the ability to use it to print photos. Together with a continuous supply system for coloring compounds, the Micro Piezo print head is used, thanks to which it is possible to achieve the highest possible print resolution of 5730 * 1440 pixels. This technology provides a variable droplet size Variable Size Droplet Technology - its minimum volume is 1.5 picoliters, maximum - up to 5 picoliters. If necessary, you can quickly fill up the running ink.

Externally, this printer is no different from other similar devices with the exception of several features - there are no standard cartridges, instead of them there are six bubbles, since the equipment works on the basis of six-color printing. The maximum format is A4, but also supports smaller paper sizes. The input tray holds up to 120 sheets of plain office paper or about 40 sheets of photo paper. Overall dimensions are not very large - 537 * 298 ** 188 mm.

There are only three buttons on the panel, providing access to key equipment functions. Two-sided printing functions are not provided, there are no wireless connection modules, data is transmitted only via a USB cable. It’s very convenient to set up a printer - you don’t have to look for drivers or adjust color reproduction, all this was done by the manufacturer.The print quality is high, an order of magnitude higher than that of laser devices, so the device is well suited for the manufacture of photographs up to A4 size.

Benefits:

• Very high build quality;
• Good resolution;
• Continuous ink system with refill;
• Low maintenance costs;
• Profitability, which is very important for inkjet devices.

Disadvantages:

• Slow, which does not allow using it in offices;
• The minimum set of additional functions;
• High price.

3. Canon PIXMA iP2840

A well-known printer from a well-known manufacturer, who rightfully took third place in the ranking of the best printers of 2019. It features compact dimensions and attractive appearance. The printer has folding trays for printed sheets and for blank paper.

The print speed is low, the resource may vary depending on which picture. For example, a standard black cartridge is designed for 180 sheets, so you need to take care to refuel it in a timely manner. Assembly and connection takes a minimum of time. It connects to a computer using a USB 2.0 cable, there are no wireless modules, but for home use they are optional.

Benefits:

• Acceptable price;
• High print quality;
• Can use any paper sizes up to A4;
• Insignificant dimensions;
• You can refill yourself;
• Ink adheres perfectly to matte photo paper.

Disadvantages:

• It makes a lot of noise during operation;
• Slow warm-up - about 25 seconds;
• There is no cable to connect to a computer;
• Paper is electrified as it passes through the printer;
• It always prints with margins - from 5 sides on 5 mm, from the fourth as much as 17 mm.

2. Samsung CLP-365

One of the most popular models for home use. Cartridges have original sizes, even new ones are not too expensive. Their design is designed in such a way as to prevent curling, chewing or skewing of paper during capture. This is a color printer that supports CMYK color reproduction, has an ergonomic design, characterized by high-quality assembly. The ink consumption is minimal, refilling is not required too often. The panel has four buttons with LED backlighting, provides an economical printing mode.

Drivers are installed automatically when the printer is connected to a computer. The software allows you to independently create your own original color profiles - due to the Easy Color Manager application. The maximum monthly load is not more than 20 thousand sheets, the minimum print format is 76 * 152 mm, and the maximum is A4. The input tray is designed for 150 sheets, the printer supports matte, glossy and cotton paper, produces a picture in high resolution - 600 * 2400 pixels.

Benefits:

• High build quality;
• Long period of operation;
• Average print speed - 18 sheets per minute;
• Warming up 14 seconds;
• Profitability.

Disadvantages:

• No network mode;
• There is no duplex;
• Big dimensions.

1. HP Color LaserJet Pro M252n

The best model among all presented printers for the house. The design has a convenient and bright panel, equipped with a monochrome display, next to which there are 5 control buttons. The device has an economical mode of operation, there are four cartridges for the primary colors - Yellow, Cyan, Magenta, Black.

The drum unit does not have a security system, so transport the printer as carefully as possible. The cartridges themselves are located on a retractable platform, you can change and refill them without any additional effort. There is a USB port and an Ethernet connector, duplex printing is missing.

Benefits:

• Print quality;
• Quick warm up;
• Reliability;
• Ability to use various paper sizes up to A4.

Disadvantages:

• No, except for the high price of new cartridges.

In conclusion, a useful video

Printers at home are usually used to print photographs or some text documents, so choose a device based on such features. We tried to give the most detailed specifications to each printer discussed in the review. How much this information has helped you, you can share in the comments to this article.

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