The 7 Best Inkjet Printers for Home Use of 2026, Ranked & Reviewed

Our verdict: Higher upfront cost, much lower cost per page.

The ET-2800 is a cartridge-free Epson that prints, scans and copies wirelessly, and refills from bottles instead of swapping cartridges. It lands in the $100 to $200 bracket. Ink tanks hold far more ink than a cartridge and the bottles cost much less per milliliter, which is why the running cost drops so sharply.

It leads because that lower cost per page pays off for any household that prints more than occasionally. The ET-2400 costs a little less, but the saving is small, and the HP Smart Tank 5101 trades a clumsier network connection for its bundled ink.

Buy it for a family or home office with regular printing. The caveat is the higher upfront cost and a body larger than the small cartridge models, so skip it if you print a few pages a year.

Ink system

Cartridge-free tank

Functions

Print, scan, copy

Refill

Bottle system

Price tier

$100-200

Our verdict: The most ink included in the box, at tank prices.

The HP Smart Tank 5101 is a cartridge-free all-in-one that prints, scans and copies, ships with two years of ink and connects over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only. It is the lowest-priced tank model here, in the $100 to $200 bracket. Two years of included ink shifts the economics: you postpone the first refill bill and start with the lowest cost per page immediately.

It falls just behind the Epson because 2.4GHz-only wireless can be a nuisance on modern dual-band networks, and it is bulkier than a cartridge unit. The ET-2800 has no such restriction listed.

Buy it if you want ink included upfront and your router supports 2.4GHz. Skip it if your network runs 5GHz only, because the printer will not connect at all.

Ink system

Cartridge-free tank

Included ink

2 years

Wi-Fi

2.4GHz only

Price tier

$100-200

Our verdict: A cheaper way into ink-tank printing.

The ET-2400 is a cartridge-free Epson with wireless print, scan and copy for everyday home use, using the same bottle refill system as the ET-2800. It sits in the $100 to $200 bracket at a slightly lower price. Bottle refills mean the savings are identical in daily use; the difference is in the listing detail.

It ranks third because the saving over the ET-2800 is small, so most buyers are better served by the model one step up. It also lists fewer extras than the ET-2800 and cannot match the HP's bundled two years of ink.

Buy it if the price difference matters to you. The honest caveat is that it saves little, and if the ET-2800 is close in price, spend the extra. Skip it if you want the most documented feature set.

Ink system

Cartridge-free tank

Functions

Print, scan, copy

Focus

Everyday home printing

Price tier

$100-200

Our verdict: A compact cartridge printer with duplex.

The Canon PIXMA TS4320 is a compact, cartridge-fed machine that prints double-sided, copies and scans, with simple setup and a one-year limited warranty, priced at $50 to $100. Duplex printing saves paper automatically, and a small footprint suits a desk shelf or a dorm.

It ranks fourth because the cartridge design means a higher cost per page than the EcoTank models, though the entry price is far lower. It beats the TS6520 on size and simplicity but lacks that model's display, and it cannot compete with any tank printer on running cost.

Buy it for light, occasional printing in a small space. The caveat is running cost: if you print weekly, cartridges will eventually cost more than a tank model, so skip it for heavy use.

Ink system

Standard cartridge

Duplex

Yes

Warranty

1-year limited

Price tier

$50-100

Our verdict: A clear OLED display for shared households.

The Canon PIXMA TS6520 uses standard cartridges and adds duplex printing, a 1.42 inch OLED display, a compact design and wireless connectivity, in the $50 to $100 bracket. The display matters more than it sounds: menus, ink levels and error messages are readable at a glance, which cuts down on guessing when something jams.

It sits above the TR4720 for households where several people print, because the display makes everyday use clearer. Against the TS4320, it costs a little more for that screen.

Choose it if more than one person uses the printer. The caveat is that cartridges still cost more per page than an EcoTank, and the screen is small. Skip it if you print large volumes, since a tank model will save money.

Ink system

Standard cartridge

Display

1.42-inch OLED

Duplex

Yes

Price tier

$50-100

Our verdict: An auto document feeder and fax for paperwork.

The Canon PIXMA TR4720 uses standard cartridges and stands out for an automatic document feeder, a built-in fax and mobile printing, all wireless, at $50 to $100. Instead of lifting the lid for every sheet, you drop a pile of forms in the tray and walk away, which changes how paperwork feels.

It ranks sixth because paperwork features are a niche, and it carries the same cartridge cost per page as the other Canon models. Fax is rarely used today, so the feeder is the real draw. It is more useful than the DeskJet for anyone who scans.

Buy it for a home that handles multi-page forms, taxes or school paperwork. The caveat is that fax is rarely needed, so skip it if you never scan stacks and want lower running costs.

Ink system

Standard cartridge

Feeder

Auto document feeder

Extra

Built-in fax

Price tier

$50-100

Our verdict: The cheapest way in, with an Instant Ink trial.

The HP DeskJet 4355 is a standard cartridge inkjet that prints, scans and copies wirelessly, with a 3-month Instant Ink trial and AI-capable setup features. It has the lowest price in this list at $50 to $100. A subscription trial offsets cartridge cost early, but only while it lasts.

It finishes last because cartridges make it the costliest to run if you print often, even though it is the cheapest to buy. Every Canon and every tank model above it either prints for less or does more.

Buy it for very light printing, such as the occasional boarding pass. The caveat is running cost, so skip it if you print more than a few pages a week, because the savings at the register disappear into replacement ink.

Ink system

Standard cartridge

Functions

Print, scan, copy

Ink plan

3-month Instant Ink trial

Price tier

$50-100