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38 printers under $250 from Canon, Epson, HP and more. Most cost $160 to $239, and half cost less than $195.

Top brands: Canon (12)Epson (11)HP (7)Brother (6)

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
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
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
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 11/04/2026 14:40 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 11/04/2026 14:41 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 11/04/2026 14:41 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 11/04/2026 14:37 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 11/04/2026 14:36 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 11/04/2026 14:36 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 11/04/2026 14:40 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
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
CanonSpec score 8.7

Inkjet

+All-in-one design prints, copies and scans in one unit
+Wireless connectivity for printing from multiple devices
+Inkjet printing suited to home office and small business use
$199.95
as of 11/04/2026 14:41 PST - Details
BrotherSpec score 8.7

Inkjet, Color

+Color printing, scanning and copying in one device
+Wireless connection for printing from multiple devices
+Mobile printing supported for phones and tablets
$164.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:36 PST - Details
EpsonSpec score 9.5

Inkjet, Color

+Automatic two-sided printing saves paper
+Wireless connection for printing from devices
+All-in-one with copy, scan and fax
−Inkjet type, so printing speed may vary by job
$169.99-39%List: $279.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:51 PST - Details
Canon
+All-in-one with copier, scanner, and fax
+Automatic document feeder for multipage jobs
+Handles both photo and document printing
−Larger footprint than a compact photo printer
$225.95
as of 11/04/2026 14:41 PST - Details
EpsonSpec score 8.7

Ink tank, Color

+All-in-one design combines printing, scanning and copying
+Wireless connectivity for printing from networked devices
+Ink tank design uses refillable ink bottles
$189.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:51 PST - Details
CanonSpec score 8.7

Inkjet, Color

+Includes fax for sending and receiving faxes
+Wireless connection for printing from multiple devices
+All-in-one with copier, scanner and fax functions
$228.99-29%List: $323.98
as of 11/04/2026 14:41 PST - Details
EpsonSpec score 8.7

Inkjet, Color

+Prints, scans, and copies in one device
+Wireless connection for printing from multiple devices
+Wi-Fi Direct for connecting without a router
−Inkjet type may cost more per page than laser for high volume
$199.99-13%Was: $229.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:51 PST - Details
EpsonSpec score 9.5

Inkjet, Color

+Prints, scans, copies, and faxes in one device
+Automatic two-sided printing saves paper
+Wireless connection for printing from multiple devices
−Inkjet type may cost more per page than laser for high volume
$200.27-6%Was: $212.49
as of 11/03/2026 22:51 PST - Details
BrotherSpec score 9.5

Laser, Monochrome

+Compact monochrome laser printer for small spaces
+Duplex printing for two-sided pages
+Wireless networking for printing from devices
−Monochrome only, no color printing
$223.49-5%Was: $236.14
as of 11/04/2026 14:37 PST - Details
EpsonSpec score 8.7

Inkjet, Color

+All-in-one with scanner, copier and fax
+Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity
+Wi-Fi Direct and NFC for direct device printing
−Inkjet cartridges rather than ink tanks
$161.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:51 PST - Details
EpsonSpec score 9.5

Inkjet, Color

+Prints, scans, copies, and faxes in one device
+Automatic two-sided printing saves paper
+Wireless connection for printing from multiple devices
−Inkjet type may cost more per page than laser for high volume
$199.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:51 PST - Details
Electronics BasketSpec score 9.5

Inkjet, Color

+Automatic duplex printing prints on both sides of paper
+Wireless printing for printing from devices without cables
+All-in-one design combines printing, scanning and copying
−Inkjet type uses ink cartridges that need replacing over time
$164.95
as of 11/04/2026 14:37 PST - Details

Compare specs

printerTypeSpec scorePrice
Inkjet9.5$179.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:51 PST - Details
Ink tank8.7$199.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:30 PST - Details
Laser8.7$199.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:29 PST - Details
Laser9.5$232.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:40 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 11/04/2026 14:41 PST - Details
Inkjet8.7$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:41 PST - Details
Inkjet8.7$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:37 PST - Details
Laser8.7$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details

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