The 6 Best Easy-to-Use Printers of 2026, Ranked & Reviewed

Our verdict: The simplest start for a first-time printer buyer.

HP's DeskJet 4355 earns first place by smoothing the two moments that usually frustrate beginners. A short wireless setup connects it to your network, and a plainly labeled cartridge door takes the guesswork out of changing ink. It prints, scans and copies in color, comes with a 3-month Instant Ink trial and sits in the $50 to $100 band.

It ranks above the Canon TS6520 because the setup is described more simply, though it lacks the OLED display that makes error messages readable. A compact body keeps it unintimidating on a shelf.

Buy it for first-time buyers and non-technical households. The caveat is what the small size leaves out: there is no document feeder, so every scan means lifting the lid, and no color display, so you rely on lights when something fails. Heavy scanners should look at the TR4720.

Type

Color inkjet AIO

Functions

Print, scan, copy

Setup

Simple wireless flow

Ink program

3-month Instant Ink trial

Our verdict: A small OLED screen spells out what is wrong.

The Canon TS6520 puts words on the screen. A 1.42-inch OLED display shows status messages in plain language, so a paper jam or low ink reads as a sentence rather than a code. It also prints duplex, includes a built-in copier and scanner, and has an intuitive control panel, in the $50 to $100 band.

It ranks second because the display makes troubleshooting less of a guess, but its setup flow is not described as simply as HP's. Where the DeskJet wins on day one, the Canon wins on day thirty, when something breaks.

Buy it if you dread error lights. The caveat is size: the screen is small, so long messages need scrolling, and there is no document feeder, which limits multipage scans. Skip it if you would never look at a display anyway and want the simplest hardware.

Display

1.42" OLED

Duplex

Yes

Functions

Print, scan, copy

Price band

$50-100

Our verdict: A document feeder takes the pain out of scanning.

The TR4720 is the one that makes scanning painless. It has an automatic document feeder that pulls pages in one at a time, which scanning-heavy homes feel immediately, plus mobile printing, wireless connectivity and a legacy fax, in the $50 to $100 band. Feeding a ten-page form is a single step instead of ten lid lifts.

It ranks third because the feeder simplifies multipage work that none of the higher picks offer, while its day-to-day controls are less guided, with no OLED display. You choose capability over hand-holding.

Buy it for households that scan bills, forms and school paperwork often. The caveat is the fax: it is a legacy feature most people will ignore, and it adds buttons and menus that make the printer look more complicated than it is. If you only print, the TS3720 is simpler.

Feeder

Auto document feeder

Type

Color inkjet AIO

Mobile

Mobile printing

Extra

Legacy fax

Our verdict: Clear button labels and a simple wireless setup flow.

The TS6420 is the choice for people who trust buttons over menus. It prints, scans and copies in color, has a simple wireless setup, and a button layout where every key is clearly labeled. Real keys are quicker for a one-touch copy than scrolling a touch menu.

It ranks fourth because it costs a band more than the cheaper Canons, in the $100 to $200 range, without adding a feeder or a display. For the same money you could take a model with more help.

Buy it if you prefer physical controls to touch screens. The caveat is ink: it is cartridge-based, so running costs add up if you print a lot, and the higher price asks you to value the buttons enough to pay for them.

Type

Color inkjet AIO

Controls

Labeled buttons

Setup

Simple wireless flow

Ink

Cartridge-based

Our verdict: A compact single-tray printer with app support.

The TS4320 keeps things simple: a compact single-tray design with duplex printing and app printing from a phone. A built-in copier and scanner and a 1-year limited warranty come at $50 to $100. One paper tray means one place to load, and a phone app handles the printing for people who never touch a computer.

It ranks fifth because it has none of the guidance extras of the TS6520. It keeps the same duplex and app basics but gives you no display help when a jam occurs, and no feeder.

It suits people who print the same few things each week. The caveat is on-device support, so when something fails you rely on blinking lights and the manual. Choose the TS6520 instead if error messages are a worry, or the TR4720 if you scan.

Type

Color inkjet

Duplex

Yes

Tray

Single tray

Warranty

1 year limited

Our verdict: Stripped down to the basics, with no feeder or fax.

Canon's TS3720 is the plain one: a small, inexpensive color printer that scans and copies over wireless, with no document feeder and no fax. It costs $50 to $100. With so few controls, there is little to misunderstand, which is the whole appeal for a nervous user.

It ranks last because it offers the fewest features, yet that is the point for people who want the fewest buttons. Next to the TR4720, it drops the feeder and the mobile printing mention, and next to the TS6520, it drops the display.

It suits light users, older relatives and a printer that sits mostly idle. The caveat is multipage scanning, which is slow without a feeder. Heavy scanning is better done on the TR4720, and anyone who prints a lot should consider a model with more guidance.

Type

Color inkjet AIO

Functions

Print, scan, copy

Feeder

None

Price band

$50-100