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42 printers under $500 from Brother, Canon, Epson and more. Most cost $423 to $498, and half cost less than $455.

Top brands: Brother (15)Canon (9)Epson (5)

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BrandBrother15Canon9Epson5HP3Xerox3Bentsai1Bixolon1Inovofai1
Show all 12Lexmark1Playing Card Deck1Star Micronics1Wcuoyjet1
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CanonSpec score 8.7

Laser, Color

+Automatic duplex printing prints on both sides of the page
+Built-in wireless connectivity for printing from several devices
+Rated at 35 pages per minute for fast office printing
−Laser toner cartridges are needed for ongoing color printing
$429.99-37%List: $680.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:17 PST - Details
CanonSpec score 8.7

Ink tank

+Ink tank design uses refillable tanks instead of cartridges
+Built-in fax adds faxing to printing, copying and scanning
+Wireless connection allows printing without a cable
$428.00-21%List: $539.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:18 PST - Details
BrotherSpec score 8.7

Ink tank, Color

+Wired Ethernet and wireless connectivity options
+Multipurpose tray for handling varied paper types
+All-in-one design combines printing, copying and scanning
$444.95-5%List: $469.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:14 PST - Details
Xerox

Laser, Color

+Wireless connectivity for printing from multiple devices
−Print-only model with no scan, copy or fax
$449.00-36%List: $698.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
CanonSpec score 9.5

Laser, Color

+Automatic two-sided printing saves paper
+Wireless connectivity for printing from multiple devices
+All-in-one design combines print, copy and scan
−Laser type uses toner rather than ink
$449.99-31%List: $648.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:17 PST - Details
CanonSpec score 9.5

Laser, Color

+Automatic two-sided printing saves paper
+Wireless connectivity for printing from multiple devices
+All-in-one design combines print, copy and scan
−Laser type uses toner rather than ink
$409.99-25%List: $549.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:17 PST - Details
CanonSpec score 9.5

Laser, Monochrome

+Automatic two-sided printing saves paper
+Wireless connectivity for printing from multiple devices
+All-in-one design combines print, copy and scan
−Monochrome only, with no color printing
$429.00-8%List: $464.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:18 PST - Details
BrotherSpec score 9.5

Laser, Color

+Automatic duplex printing saves paper
+All-in-one with print, scan, copy and fax
+250-sheet paper capacity for fewer reloads
−Fax function adds features many users may not need
$459.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:14 PST - Details
LexmarkSpec score 8.7

Laser, Monochrome

+Automatic duplex printing saves paper
+Wireless connection for printing from devices
+Prints up to 26 ppm in monochrome
−Monochrome color setting listed alongside color capability
$489.50
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
HP

Laser, Monochrome

+Monochrome laser for fast black-and-white printing
+Ethernet connection for wired network use
+Mobile printing supported for phones and tablets
$448.90
as of 11/03/2026 23:29 PST - Details
BrotherSpec score 9.5

Laser, Monochrome

+Monochrome laser printing for text-focused work
+Automatic duplex printing saves paper
+Wireless networking for shared office use
$499.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:14 PST - Details
Brother

Laser, Monochrome

+Laser printing technology for monochrome output
+Wireless networking for sharing across a network
+Large paper support for bigger print jobs
$469.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:14 PST - Details
EpsonSpec score 9.5

Ink tank, Color

+Cartridge-free ink tank design lowers reliance on replacement cartridges
+Wireless connectivity for printing without a cable
+Built-in duplex printing for two-sided pages
$422.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:51 PST - Details
Brother

Laser, Color

+Laser printer type for fast business document printing
+Wireless networking for printing from multiple devices
$489.98
as of 11/03/2026 22:14 PST - Details
XeroxSpec score 8.7

Laser, Color

+All-in-one unit prints, scans, copies and faxes
+Wireless connectivity for printing from multiple devices
$469.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
Brother

Laser, Monochrome

+Compact all-in-one design fits smaller work spaces
+Monochrome laser type prints black text quickly
+All-in-one unit combines printing, copying and scanning functions
−Prints in black and white only, with no color output
$452.57-24%Was: $598.96
as of 11/03/2026 22:14 PST - Details
HPSpec score 8.7

Inkjet, Color

+All-in-one unit for printing, copying and scanning
+Wired and wireless connections for flexible setup
$429.89-10%Was: $479.89
as of 11/03/2026 23:29 PST - Details
Bentsai

Inkjet

+Handheld inkjet design for printing directly on surfaces
+Rated for up to 16 hours of battery life
+Handheld only, with no extra accessories included
−Prints a narrow 1 inch wide area per pass
$490.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:04 PST - Details
XeroxSpec score 8.7

Color

+Compact color printing, scanning and copying in one unit
+Rated at 26 pages per minute
+Wireless connectivity for printing without a cable
$459.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
BrotherSpec score 8.7

Laser

+Laser printing with 1200 x 1200 DPI resolution
+Wireless connectivity for printing from networked devices
+All-in-one that prints, copies and scans
$495.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:14 PST - Details
BrotherSpec score 9.5

Laser, Monochrome

+Monochrome laser printing for text-focused documents
+Built-in fax for sending and receiving faxes
+Automatic two-sided printing saves paper
$457.20-6%Was: $488.33
as of 11/03/2026 22:14 PST - Details
CanonSpec score 8.7

Laser, Color

+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
$468.20
as of 11/03/2026 22:18 PST - Details
EpsonSpec score 8.7

Ink tank, Color

+Cartridge-free ink tank design lowers reliance on replacement cartridges
+Wireless connectivity for printing without a cable
+All-in-one with print, scan and copy functions
−No duplex printing, so two-sided pages must be done manually
$435.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:51 PST - Details
Brother

Laser, Monochrome

+Flatbed copy and scan functions in one unit
+Wireless printing with NFC connection support
+Compact monochrome laser printer for home or office
−Prints in black and white only
$472.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:13 PST - Details
EpsonSpec score 8.7

Inkjet, Color

+Wireless connectivity for printing without a cable
+All-in-one design with scanner and copier functions
+Color printing for photos and documents
−Inkjet type uses ink cartridges that need replacing over time
$498.70
as of 11/03/2026 22:51 PST - Details
EpsonSpec score 8.7

Inkjet, Color

+Wireless connectivity for printing without a cable
+All-in-one design with copier and scanner functions
+Color printing for documents and photos
−Inkjet type uses ink cartridges that need replacing over time
$499.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:51 PST - Details
Inovofai

Inkjet

+600 dpi resolution for sharp coded text
+7 inch touch screen for easy operation
+Uses black ink with 42 ml dry ink included
−Industrial coder, not suited to home photo printing
$429.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:35 PST - Details
Brother

Ink tank, Color

+Ink tank system with up to 3 years of ink included
+Duplex printing supported for two-sided documents
+Wireless connection for printing from devices on the network
$433.97
as of 11/03/2026 22:14 PST - Details

Compare specs

printerTypePrint outputSpec scorePrice
LaserColor8.7$429.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:17 PST - Details
Ink tank8.7$428.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:18 PST - Details
Ink tankColor8.7$444.95
as of 11/03/2026 22:14 PST - Details
LaserColorn/a$449.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
LaserColor9.5$449.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:17 PST - Details
LaserColor9.5$409.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:17 PST - Details
LaserMonochrome9.5$429.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:18 PST - Details
LaserColor9.5$459.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:14 PST - Details
LaserMonochrome8.7$489.50
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
LaserMonochromen/a$448.90
as of 11/03/2026 23:29 PST - Details

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