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90 printers under $250 from Canon, Epson, HP and more. Most cost $160 to $239, and half cost less than $190.

Top brands: Canon (28)Epson (14)HP (13)Brother (8)Liene (6)Fujifilm (5)

EpsonSpec score 9.5

Inkjet

+Wide-format printing up to 13 x 19 in.
+Automatic two-sided printing saves paper
+Wireless connection for printing from devices
−Inkjet type, so printing speed may vary by job
$179.99-36%List: $279.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:51 PST - Details
LexmarkSpec score 8.7

Laser, Color

+Automatic two-sided printing saves paper
+Wireless connection for printing from devices
+Ethernet port for wired network connection
$229.99-30%List: $329.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.7

Ink tank

+Ink tank type uses refillable ink reservoirs instead of cartridges
+Wireless connection for printing without a cable
+All-in-one unit combines printing with other functions
−Ink tank printers have a higher upfront size than basic inkjets
$199.99-26%List: $269.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:30 PST - Details
CanonSpec score 8.7

Laser, Monochrome

+Wireless connectivity for printing from several devices
+Automatic two-sided printing saves paper
+Monochrome laser output suits black-and-white documents
−Single-function, no scanning or copying
$249.99-23%List: $324.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:18 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.7

Laser

+Prints, scans and copies in one device
+Wireless connection for printing from a network
+Mobile printing supported for phones and tablets
$199.00-17%List: $239.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:29 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.7

Inkjet, Color

+Wireless connectivity for printing from multiple devices
+All-in-one unit combines printing, scanning and copying
+Mobile printing supported for phones and tablets
−Inkjet type suits lower page volumes than laser printers
$159.89-33%List: $239.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:29 PST - Details
HPSpec score 9.5

Inkjet, Color

+Wireless connection for printing from multiple devices
+All-in-one with print, scan, copy and fax
+Automatic two-sided printing saves paper
$159.99-33%List: $239.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:29 PST - Details
CanonSpec score 8.7

Inkjet

+Wireless printing for placing the printer anywhere on the network
+All-in-one design combines printing with other document functions
+Inkjet technology suits everyday home printing needs
$229.99-29%List: $323.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:19 PST - Details
CanonSpec score 8.7

Inkjet

+All-in-one design prints, copies and scans
+Wireless connectivity for printing from networked devices
+Inkjet printing technology for home use
$229.99-29%List: $323.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:19 PST - Details
Liene

Photo, Color

+Portable design suits printing photos away from a desk
+Wireless connectivity allows printing from a phone
+Includes 100 sheets and 3 cartridges
$159.99-27%List: $219.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
CanonSpec score 8.7

Laser, Monochrome

+Wireless connectivity for printing from several devices
+Automatic two-sided printing saves paper
+Mobile printing supported for phones and tablets
−Single-function, no scanning or copying
$179.99-17%List: $215.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:18 PST - Details
Canon

Photo

+Wireless connectivity for printing without a cable
+Compact photo printer for small-space home or office use
+Bundle includes ink and paper for printing right away
$197.96-10%Was: $219.95
as of 11/03/2026 22:19 PST - Details
Canon

Photo, Color

+Compact photo printer for small-space home or office use
+Bundle includes a 64GB memory card for storing photos
$198.00-9%Was: $218.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:19 PST - Details
CanonSpec score 9.5

Laser, Monochrome

+All-in-one with print, copy, scan and fax
+Wireless connectivity for printing from several devices
+Automatic two-sided printing saves paper
−Monochrome only, no color printing
$232.00-7%Was: $249.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:18 PST - Details
Canon

Photo

+Dye-sublimation technology for photo-quality color prints
+Prints two sizes for versatile photo output
+Wi-Fi connectivity for wireless printing
$199.95-7%Was: $215.95
as of 11/03/2026 22:19 PST - Details
Xerox

Laser, Monochrome

+Compact design for smaller desks and workspaces
+Rated at 36 pages per minute for black and white printing
+Laser type with wireless connectivity
−Prints black and white only, with no color output
$159.99-6%List: $169.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
BrotherSpec score 8.7

Inkjet, Color

+Wireless connection for printing without cables
+All-in-one unit combining printing and other functions
+Includes a 26-month protection plan
$169.99-6%Was: $179.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:14 PST - Details
XeroxSpec score 8.7

Laser, Monochrome

+Fax included alongside print, scan and copy
+Wireless connectivity for printing from multiple devices
+All-in-one design combines several functions
−Monochrome only, no color printing
$189.99-5%Was: $199.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
BrotherSpec score 9.5

Laser, Monochrome

+Compact laser monochrome all-in-one for smaller spaces
+Automatic two-sided printing
+Built-in fax for sending and receiving faxes
$184.99-5%Was: $194.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:14 PST - Details
BrotherSpec score 8.7

Laser, Monochrome

+Laser printer type for fast, crisp black text
+Automatic two-sided printing saves paper
+Wireless connection for printing without cables
−Prints only in black and white, no color
$179.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:13 PST - Details
BrotherSpec score 9.5

Inkjet, Color

+All-in-one design with printing and scanning
+Automatic duplex printing saves paper
+Wireless networking for shared printing
−Inkjet printer, not a laser for high-volume text
$159.98
as of 11/03/2026 22:14 PST - Details
CanonSpec score 9.5

Laser, Monochrome

+All-in-one with print, copy and scan
+Wireless connectivity for printing from several devices
+Automatic two-sided printing saves paper
−Monochrome only, no color printing
$248.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:18 PST - Details
EpsonSpec score 9.5

Inkjet

+Wireless connection for printing without a cable
+Automatic two-sided printing saves paper
+Fax function included for sending and receiving faxes
−Inkjet type, so ink replacement is an ongoing cost
$179.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:51 PST - Details
HPSpec score 9.5

Inkjet, Color

+Duplex printing for two-sided pages
+Wireless connection for printing from devices
+All-in-one with print, scan and copy functions
$179.89
as of 11/03/2026 23:29 PST - Details
Brother

Inkjet, Color

+Wireless connectivity for printing from devices
+1.8-inch color display for control panel access
+Manual feed slot for single sheets
$209.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:14 PST - Details
HPSpec score 9.5

Inkjet, Color

+Wireless connection for printing from multiple devices
+All-in-one with print, scan and copy functions
+Automatic two-sided printing saves paper
$179.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:29 PST - Details
HP

Laser, Monochrome

+Automatic two-sided printing saves paper
+Monochrome laser printer for fast black-and-white printing
+Compact desktop laser option for home or small office
$159.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:29 PST - Details

Compare specs

printerTypeSpec scorePrice
Inkjet9.5$179.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:51 PST - Details
Laser8.7$229.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
Ink tank8.7$199.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:30 PST - Details
Laser8.7$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:18 PST - Details
Laser8.7$199.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:29 PST - Details
Inkjet8.7$159.89
as of 11/03/2026 23:29 PST - Details
Inkjet9.5$159.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:29 PST - Details
Inkjet8.7$229.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:19 PST - Details
Inkjet8.7$229.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:19 PST - Details
Photon/a$159.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details

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