Printers: Buying Advice, Tips, and News
Buying a new printer doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. If you know what you need to print, how often, and how much you're willing to spend (up-front and per page), we can help with the rest. PCMag has been testing printers for decades, and our top recommendations handle everything from everyday office and school work to high-quality photos and polished presentations.
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How to Save the Most Money on Printer InkWhether you print a lot or a little, it pays to explore bulk-ink and subscription programs like HP Instant Ink. We walk you through the options and compare them side by side.
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No matter what you need to put on paper from your PC or phone, we've got a line on a well-reviewed printer that can do it for less.
Business trip, road trip, or just a trip across town? Our top tested travel printers will let you print photos, documents, and more on the spot, wherever you are.
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Navigating Epson’s many printer families can be tricky. Our breakdown of all the models, plus our top tested recommendations, make it easy to find your perfect printer match.
The Bambu Lab X2D builds intelligently on the company's iconic X1 Carbon, pairing heated-chamber printing with a clever dual-nozzle system that cuts purge waste and makes multi-material printing easier than ever.
$899.97
Elegoo's Centauri Carbon 2 Combo builds on an already excellent formula, adding dependable four-color 3D printing and thoughtful refinements without sacrificing value. It's a good pick for makers seeking a low-cost, high-performance entry into multicolor output.
$399.00
Amazon Prime Day is almost over, but you can still grab some great deals on 3D printers—filament and resin models alike!—from the leading names in the field.
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More affordable than ever, 3D printers are booming for personal, professional, and educational use. We've been testing them for over a decade and are here to help you find the right option.
Printing office documents, personal snapshots, or gallery-level art prints? Canon's got a printer that's up to the job. We break down Canon's printer families and our top-rated reviews to help you pinpoint the right model.
Whether you need a simple desktop monochrome laser for a home business, a color machine for churning out handouts and presentations, or a multifunction printer for a busy office, we've got a top tested pick for you.
If you want photos, stickers, labels, and instant photo-booth-style strips from a single printer, the HP Sprocket Panorama is a versatile package at a reasonable price.
$129.99
Need tabloid-size output in the office, or truly big photo prints at home? These top-rated wide-format printers handily produce documents and photos on paper that's 11 by 17 inches or larger—in some cases, much larger.
Your favorite photos deserve to exist as more than digital shadows in bits and bytes. Here's how to pick the right photo printer—whether for humble snapshots or big, bold art prints—plus our top lab-tested picks.
Need to scan, copy, or fax, in addition to printing? An AIO printer is what you want. Find the right multifunction machine based on our in-depth reviews and expert advice.
A quality laser printer delivers unparalleled speed, pristine text, and reliable paper handling. Find the right option for your home or office from our list of tested picks.
Have a busy home office, or a couple of creative kids? The humble desktop printer is your friend. See our top printer picks under $200, backed by PC Labs' dozens of hands-on reviews of the latest models.
The Creality Sparkx i7 lights a fire under the entry-level 3D printer market, offering exceptional value from a machine that's easy to set up and can print in multiple colors.
$198.99
With an exceptional feature set and broad filament support, the easy-to-use Snapmaker U1 raises the bar for hobbyist-level multicolor 3D printers.
$899.00