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Inkjet Printers Comparison - January 2025

Overview:
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9.7Exceptional
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9.6Exceptional
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9.5Excellent
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9.3Excellent
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9.2Excellent
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9.1Excellent
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Model

HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, ADF, Duplex Printing, Best-for-Home Office, 3 Months of Instant Ink Included (40Q35A)
Model
Epson EcoTank ET-2800 Wireless Color All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer with Scan and Copy – The Ideal Basic Home Printer - White, Medium
Model
HP DeskJet 2855e Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Scanner, Copier, Best-for-home, 3 months of Instant Ink included (588S5A)
Model
HP DeskJet 4255e Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Scanner, Copier, Best-for-Home, 3 Months of Instant Ink Included (588S6A)
Model
HP OfficeJet Pro 8139e Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Print, scan, Copy, fax, ADF, Duplex Printing Best-for-Home Office, 1 Year of Instant Ink Included
Model
HP OfficeJet 8015e Wireless Color All-in-One Printer, 6 months of Instant Ink included
Model
HP ENVY 6055e Wireless Color Inkjet Printer, Print, scan, copy, Easy setup, Mobile printing, Best-for-home, 3 months of Instant Ink included,white

Brand

HP
Brand
Epson
Brand
HP
Brand
HP
Brand
HP
Brand
HP
Brand
HP

Reviews

23,548 reviews
Reviews
18,300 reviews
Reviews
89,654 reviews
Reviews
47,554 reviews
Reviews
2,282 reviews
Reviews
10,798 reviews
Reviews
21,976 reviews

Tech Specs

hardware interface

USB, Ethernet
hardware interface
Ethernet
hardware interface
USB 2.0
hardware interface
USB
hardware interface
USB, Ethernet
hardware interface
USB
hardware interface
USB 2.0

print media

Paper plain
print media
Envelopes, Paper plain , Glossy photo paper
print media
Paper plain
print media
Paper plain
print media
Paper plain
print media
Envelopes, Paper plain , Card stock, Glossy photo paper
print media
Envelopes, Paper plain , Glossy film, Labels, Glossy photo paper

compatible devices

Smartphones, PC, Laptops
compatible devices
Laptops
compatible devices
Smartphones
compatible devices
Smartphones, PC, Laptops
compatible devices
Smartphones, PC, Laptops
compatible devices
PC
compatible devices
Smartphones, PC, Laptops

controller type

Android
controller type
Push Button
controller type
iOS
controller type
iOS
controller type
Android
controller type
iOS
controller type
Android

scanner type

Flatbed
scanner type
Flatbed
scanner type
Flatbed
scanner type
Flatbed
scanner type
Flatbed
scanner type
Flatbed
scanner type
Flatbed

customer reviews

4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 11, 774 ratings 4.1 out of 5 stars
customer reviews
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 9, 150 ratings 4.4 out of 5 stars
customer reviews
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 44, 827 ratings 4.1 out of 5 stars
customer reviews
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 23, 777 ratings 4.1 out of 5 stars
customer reviews
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1, 141 ratings 4.2 out of 5 stars
customer reviews
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 5, 399 ratings 4.1 out of 5 stars
customer reviews
4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 10, 988 ratings 4.0 out of 5 stars

product dimensions

13.29D x 18.12W x 9.17H
product dimensions
14.8D x 22.8W x 10H
product dimensions
11.97D x 16.7W x 6.06H
product dimensions
13.07D x 16.85W x 7.87H
product dimensions
13.29D x 18.12W x 9.17H
product dimensions
13.29D x 18.11W x 9.17H
product dimensions
14.21D x 17.03W x 5.2H

item weight

17.6 pounds
item weight
8.8 pounds
item weight
7.55 pounds
item weight
10.6 pounds
item weight
17.6 pounds
item weight
18.04 pounds
item weight
11.51 pounds

additional printer functions

All In One
additional printer functions
Copy, Scan
additional printer functions
All In One
additional printer functions
All In One
additional printer functions
All In One
additional printer functions
Copy, Scan, Fax
additional printer functions
Copy, Scan

sheet size

8.5 x 11 8.27 x 11.7 8.5 x 14 7.16 x 10.12
sheet size
4 x 6, 5 x 7, A6, Half Letter, Letter, A4, Executive, Legal, User definable from 2.2 x 3.4 to 8.5 x 47.2
sheet size
3 x 5 to 8.5 x14
sheet size
8.5 x 11 8.27 x 11.7 8.5 x 14 7.16 x 10.12
sheet size
8.5 x 11 8.27 x 11.7 8.5 x 14 7.16 x 10.12
sheet size
3 x 5, 8.5 x 14
sheet size
3 x 5 to 8.5 x 11

included components

HP 923 Setup Black Ink Cartridge HP 923 Setup Cyan Ink Cartridge HP 923 Setup Magenta Ink Cartridge HP 923 Setup Yellow Ink Cartridge Power Cord Regulatory Flyer Ink Caution Flyer Setup Poster Reference Guide
included components
EcoTank ET-2800 all-in-one, manual, CD-ROM for product setup, power cord, 1x bottle 522 Black 65 mL and 1x bottle each 522 Cyan, Magenta, Yellow 65 mL 2
included components
588S6A HP 67 Black Original Ink Cartridge 120 pages yield 3YM56AN HP 67XL Black High Yield Original Ink Cartridge 240 pages yield 3YM57AN HP 67 Tri-Color Original Ink Cartridge 100 pages yield 3YM55AN HP 67XL Tri-Color High-Yield Original Ink Cartridge 200 pages yield 3YM58AN. Actual yield varies considerably based on content of printed pages and other factors. For details see http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies
included components
HP DeskJet 4255e All-in-One Printer HP 67 Setup Black Cartridge HP 67 Setup Tri-Color Cartridge Regulatory flyer Setup guide Reference guide Power cord For ink volume and page yield information, visit http://hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies
included components
HP 923 Setup Black Ink Cartridge HP 923 Setup Cyan Ink Cartridge HP 923 Setup Magenta Ink Cartridge HP 923 Setup Yellow Ink Cartridge Power Cord Regulatory Flyer Ink Caution Flyer Setup Poster Reference Guide
included components
HP 910 Setup Yellow Ink Cartridge, HP OfficeJet 8015e All-in-One Printer, HP 910 Setup Cyan Ink Cartridge, Inkjet Cartridges, HP 910 Setup Magenta Ink Cartridge
included components
223N1A HP ENVY 6055e All-in-One Printer HP 67 Setup Black Cartridge HP 67 Setup Tri-Color Cartridge Regulatory flyer Setup guide Reference guide Power cord For ink volume and page yield information, visit http://hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies

max input sheet capacity

225
max input sheet capacity
100
max input sheet capacity
60
max input sheet capacity
60
max input sheet capacity
225
max input sheet capacity
225
max input sheet capacity
100

control method

App
control method
App
control method
App
control method
App
control method
App
control method
Touch
control method
Touch

printer media size maximum

8.5 x 11.7 in
printer media size maximum
8.5 x 14 inch
printer media size maximum
3 x5 to 8.5 x 14 in
printer media size maximum
8.5 x 11.69 in
printer media size maximum
8.5 x 11.7 in
printer media size maximum
8.5 x 14 inch
printer media size maximum
8.5 x 11 inch

duplex

Automatic
duplex
-
duplex
-
duplex
Manual
duplex
Automatic
duplex
Automatic
duplex
Automatic

power consumption

4.45 Watts
power consumption
-
power consumption
-
power consumption
2.8 Watts
power consumption
4.45 Watts
power consumption
21 Watts
power consumption
4 Watts

scan capability

Yes
scan capability
Yes
scan capability
-
scan capability
-
scan capability
Yes
scan capability
Yes
scan capability
Yes

dual sided printing

Yes
dual sided printing
No
dual sided printing
-
dual sided printing
Yes
dual sided printing
Yes
dual sided printing
-
dual sided printing
Yes

wattage

100 watts
wattage
-
wattage
-
wattage
100 watts
wattage
100 watts
wattage
21 watts
wattage
4 watts

color printing

Yes
color printing
Yes
color printing
-
color printing
-
color printing
Yes
color printing
Yes
color printing
Yes

is all in one

Yes
is all in one
No
is all in one
-
is all in one
-
is all in one
Yes
is all in one
Yes
is all in one
No

cloud connectivity

Yes
cloud connectivity
No
cloud connectivity
-
cloud connectivity
-
cloud connectivity
Yes
cloud connectivity
-
cloud connectivity
No

fax adf support

Yes
fax adf support
No
fax adf support
-
fax adf support
-
fax adf support
Yes
fax adf support
-
fax adf support
No

model series

8130
model series
-
model series
2855e
model series
-
model series
-
model series
8010
model series
6050

has auto paper feeder

Yes
has auto paper feeder
No
has auto paper feeder
-
has auto paper feeder
-
has auto paper feeder
Yes
has auto paper feeder
-
has auto paper feeder
No

manual feed

No
manual feed
No
manual feed
-
manual feed
-
manual feed
No
manual feed
-
manual feed
No

has document feeder

Yes
has document feeder
No
has document feeder
-
has document feeder
-
has document feeder
Yes
has document feeder
-
has document feeder
No

max copy speed black white

12 ppm
max copy speed black white
-
max copy speed black white
-
max copy speed black white
6 ppm
max copy speed black white
12 ppm
max copy speed black white
13 ppm
max copy speed black white
-

has auto ink reorder

Yes
has auto ink reorder
No
has auto ink reorder
-
has auto ink reorder
-
has auto ink reorder
Yes
has auto ink reorder
-
has auto ink reorder
No

maximum copies per run

Up to 99 copies
maximum copies per run
-
maximum copies per run
-
maximum copies per run
Up to 9 copies
maximum copies per run
Up to 99 copies
maximum copies per run
99
maximum copies per run
-

has front operation panel

Yes
has front operation panel
No
has front operation panel
-
has front operation panel
-
has front operation panel
Yes
has front operation panel
-
has front operation panel
No

maximum black and white print resolution

1200 x 1200 rendered dpi Dots Per Inch
maximum black and white print resolution
-
maximum black and white print resolution
-
maximum black and white print resolution
Up to 1200X 1200 rendered dpi when Printing from a computer Dots Per Inch
maximum black and white print resolution
1200 x 1200 rendered dpi Dots Per Inch
maximum black and white print resolution
1200 x 1200 Dots Per Inch
maximum black and white print resolution
-

maximum color print resolution

Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi on HP Advance Photo Paper 1200 x 1200 dpi input Dots Per Inch
maximum color print resolution
-
maximum color print resolution
-
maximum color print resolution
Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color when printing from a computer on selected HP photo papers and 1200 input dpi Dots Per Inch
maximum color print resolution
Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi on HP Advance Photo Paper 1200 x 1200 dpi input Dots Per Inch
maximum color print resolution
4800 x 1200 Dots Per Inch
maximum color print resolution
-

is electric

-
is electric
Yes
is electric
-
is electric
-
is electric
Yes
is electric
Yes
is electric
Yes

copy capability

-
copy capability
Yes
copy capability
-
copy capability
-
copy capability
Yes
copy capability
Yes
copy capability
Yes

display type

touchscreen
display type
-
display type
-
display type
LED
display type
touchscreen
display type
-
display type
-

initial page print time

18 seconds
initial page print time
-
initial page print time
-
initial page print time
19 seconds
initial page print time
18 seconds
initial page print time
-
initial page print time
-

output sheet capacity

60
output sheet capacity
-
output sheet capacity
-
output sheet capacity
25
output sheet capacity
60
output sheet capacity
-
output sheet capacity
-

has driverless printing

No
has driverless printing
No
has driverless printing
-
has driverless printing
-
has driverless printing
-
has driverless printing
-
has driverless printing
No

has color fax

Yes
has color fax
No
has color fax
-
has color fax
-
has color fax
-
has color fax
-
has color fax
No

scan to computer

Yes
scan to computer
No
scan to computer
-
scan to computer
-
scan to computer
-
scan to computer
-
scan to computer
No

has ink mixing

No
has ink mixing
No
has ink mixing
-
has ink mixing
-
has ink mixing
-
has ink mixing
-
has ink mixing
No

color depth

24
color depth
-
color depth
-
color depth
24
color depth
24
color depth
-
color depth
-

has collapsible output tray

No
has collapsible output tray
No
has collapsible output tray
-
has collapsible output tray
-
has collapsible output tray
-
has collapsible output tray
-
has collapsible output tray
No

ink color

Black, cyan, magenta, yellow
ink color
-
ink color
-
ink color
Black Cyan Magenta Yellow
ink color
Black, cyan, magenta, yellow
ink color
-
ink color
-

warranty type

One-year limited hardware warranty with option to extend to two-years with acceptance of HP+ Offer. For more info please visit us at support.hp.com .
warranty type
-
warranty type
-
warranty type
One-Year limited hardware warranty with option to extend to two-years with acceptance of HP+ Offer. For more info please visit us at support.hp.com .For full terms and conditions visit: support.hp.com. Warranty and support options vary by product, country, and local legal requirements
warranty type
One-year limited hardware warranty with option to extend to two-years with acceptance of HP+ Offer. For more info please visit us at support.hp.com .
warranty type
-
warranty type
-

mobile copy

-
mobile copy
No
mobile copy
-
mobile copy
-
mobile copy
Yes
mobile copy
-
mobile copy
No

has photo ink

-
has photo ink
No
has photo ink
-
has photo ink
-
has photo ink
No
has photo ink
-
has photo ink
No

consumables authentication

-
consumables authentication
No
consumables authentication
-
consumables authentication
-
consumables authentication
Yes
consumables authentication
-
consumables authentication
No

has usb host

-
has usb host
No
has usb host
-
has usb host
-
has usb host
Yes
has usb host
-
has usb host
No

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Our Top 3 Picks

Here are the top 3 recommended products with more information to help you find the right product for you
  • 9.8
    1
    HP

    HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, ADF, Duplex Printing, Best-for-Home Office, 3 Months of Instant Ink Included (40Q35A)

    Why we love it

    Efficient all-in-one functionality.
    Easy wireless setup and use.
    Good print quality and speed.
    Main highlights
    • WIRELESS PRINTING – Stay connected with our most reliable dual-band Wi-Fi, which automatically detects and resolves connection issues.
    • UPGRADED FEATURES – Fast color printing, scan, copy, fax, auto 2-sided printing, auto document feeder, and a 225-sheet input tray.
    • This printer is intended to work only with cartridges with original HP chips or circuitry and will block cartridges using non-HP chips or circuitry. Periodic firmware updates will maintain the effectiveness of these measures.
    • SUSTAINABLE DESIGN – Made with more than 45% recycled plastic.
    • PROTECTS YOUR DATA – HP Wolf Essential Security bolsters security and helps keep your network protected from cyber threats.
    • HP APP – Print, scan, copy, or fax right from your smartphone with the easiest-to-use print app.
    • FROM AMERICA'S MOST TRUSTED PRINTER BRAND – The OfficeJet Pro 8135e is perfect for home offices printing professional-quality color documents like business documents, reports, presentations and flyers. Print speeds up to 10 ppm color, 20 ppm black.
    • 3 MONTHS OF INK WITH HP+ ACTIVATION – Subscribe to Instant Ink delivery service to get ink delivered directly to your door before you run out. After 3 months, monthly fee applies unless cancelled, and you save up to 50%.
    • 2.7-INCH TOUCHSCREEN – Quickly navigate your printer with a large color touchscreen and a phone-like user interface.
  • 9.7
    2
    Epson

    Epson EcoTank ET-2800 Wireless Color All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer with Scan and Copy – The Ideal Basic Home Printer - White, Medium

    Why we love it

    Cartridge-free, cost-effective printing.
    Easy setup and maintenance.
    High-quality prints and photos.
    Main highlights
    • Zero Cartridge Waste – By using an EcoTank printer, you can help reduce the amount of cartridge waste ending up in landfills
    • Ultra high-yield replacement ink bottles
    • Stress-Free Printing — Up to 2 years of ink in the box (4) – and with every replacement ink set – for fewer out of ink frustrations
    • Innovative Cartridge-Free Printing ― High-capacity ink tanks mean no more tiny, expensive ink cartridges; Epson’s exclusive EcoFit ink bottles make filling easy and worry-free.Operating Temperature : 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C)
    • Impressive Print Quality ― Unique Micro Piezo Heat-Free Technology produces sharp text – plus impressive color photos and graphics – on virtually any paper type
    • Dramatic Savings on Replacement Ink ― Save up to 90% with replacement ink bottles vs. ink cartridges (1) – that’s enough to print up to 4,500 pages black/7,500 color (2), equivalent to about 90 individual ink cartridges (3)
    • Designed for Reliability ― Worry-free 2-year limited warranty with registration (8), including full unit replacement
    • Built-in Scanner and Copier ― High-resolution flatbed scanner and a color display for easy document copying and navigation
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    3
    HP

    HP DeskJet 2855e Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Scanner, Copier, Best-for-home, 3 months of Instant Ink included (588S5A)

    Why we love it

    Easy wireless setup and connection.
    Compact design fits small spaces.
    Affordable, with decent print quality.
    Main highlights
    • WIRELESS PRINTING – Stay connected with our most reliable Wi-Fi, which automatically detects and resolves connection issues; Wireless operations are compatible with 2.4 GHz operations only
    • This printer is intended to work only with cartridges with original HP chips or circuitry and will block cartridges using non-HP chips orcircuitry. Periodic firmware updates will maintain the effectiveness of these measures
    • SUSTAINABLE DESIGN – Made with at least 60% recycled plastic
    • KEY FEATURES – Color printing, copy, scan, and a 60-sheet input tray
    • ICON LCD – Print your basic documents with ease from the intuitive control panel
    • HP APP – Print, scan, copy, or fax right from your smartphone with the easiest-to-use print app
    • FROM AMERICA'S MOST TRUSTED PRINTER BRAND – The DeskJet 2855e is perfect for homes printing to-do lists, letters, financial documents and recipes. Print speeds up to 5.5 ppm color, 7.5 ppm black.
    • Compatible operating systems: Windows 11; Windows 10; macOS 10.14 Mojave; macOS 10.15 Catalina; macOS 11 Big Sur; macOS 13 Ventura; macOS 12 Monterey; Chrome OS
    • COMPACT DESIGN – Made to fit any home
    • 3 MONTHS OF INK INCLUDED when you activate HP+ – Subscribe to Instant Ink delivery service to get ink delivered directly to your door before you run out. After 3 months, monthly fee applies unless cancelled, and you save up to 50%.

Inkjet Printers Buyer's Guide

Written by Mike Clarke

Introduction

An inkjet printer is a type of computer printer that creates images by propelling droplets of ink onto paper, plastic, or other substrates. They are the most commonly used type of printer and range from small consumer-grade models to large professional machines. The choice of an inkjet printer depends on a variety of factors, such as the type of printing, the size of the documents, the cost, the speed, and the quality of the prints. In this buying guide, we will discuss the different types of inkjet printers, the features available, and the advantages and disadvantages of each type.

Types of Inkjet Printers

Inkjet printers can be categorized into two main types: single-function and multi-function. Single-function inkjet printers are dedicated to printing only and do not offer any additional features. Multi-function inkjet printers, on the other hand, can provide additional features such as scanning, copying, and faxing. These printers are ideal for home and office use. There are also commercial-grade inkjet printers, which are designed for large-scale printing jobs and are usually more expensive. They can print large volumes of documents quickly and offer a higher resolution.

Features

The features of an inkjet printer vary depending on the type and model. The most basic features include the ability to print documents, photos, and other images. Some printers may offer additional features, such as the ability to scan, copy, and fax documents. Some models may also offer wireless printing, allowing you to print from a laptop or other device without having to connect directly to the printer. Additionally, some printers may offer a variety of settings, such as borderless printing, double-sided printing, and other options.

Print Quality

The print quality of an inkjet printer is determined by several factors, including the type of ink used, the print resolution, and the type of paper used. Most inkjet printers offer a resolution of up to 4800x1200 dpi, which is considered to be high-quality. Additionally, some printers offer a variety of ink types, including dye-based, pigment-based, and UV-curable inks. These inks can vary in cost, but they offer different advantages, such as water resistance and fade resistance.

Cost

The cost of an inkjet printer varies depending on the type and model. Single-function inkjet printers are usually the most affordable, while multi-function models can be more expensive. Additionally, the cost of ink cartridges and paper can also add up over time. It is important to compare the cost of the printer with the cost of the supplies to determine the true cost of ownership.

Conclusion

Inkjet printers offer a variety of features and advantages, making them a popular choice for home and office use. When choosing an inkjet printer, it is important to consider the features, the cost of supplies, and the print quality. By considering these factors, you can choose the best inkjet printer for your needs.

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