Printers deals

Choosing a printer

Printers here include inkjet, laser and photo printers from Canon, HP and Liene, plus 3D printers from Anycubic and Creality, with most deals between $85 and $440. For paper printing, the cost of ink or toner over time matters more than the purchase price. Ink-tank models cost more up front but print far more cheaply per page, and laser printers suit people who mostly print text or print rarely, because toner doesn’t dry out.

Check whether a printer is tied to the maker’s cartridges or a subscription; some HP models are sold for use with HP Instant Ink. Look for automatic two-sided printing, a scanner with a document feeder if you scan multi-page documents, and printing from your phone. For 3D printers, compare build volume, automatic bed leveling and print speed, and choose an enclosed model if you want to print materials like ABS.