The 6 Best All-In-One Printers - Fall 2023 Reviews

The best all-in-one printer we've tested is the Brother MFC-L8905CDW, a color laser model. It produces amazingly sharp documents, prints quickly at up to 32 pages per minute, and doesn't need much maintenance. Its ADF-equipped scanner scans fast and supports single-pass duplex scanning, making it a great choice for offices that regularly scan multi-page or double-sided documents. It yields thousands of prints, and the toner cartridges are relatively cheap. You need to replace the drum separately, but you won't have to do it too often, as it's usually good for 30,000 prints.

Like most printers, the MFC-8905CDW has a few variants with slightly different features. For example, the cheaper Brother MFC-L8610CDW variant has a smaller display and flatbed scanner and doesn't support NFC and duplex scanning. You still get the same performance printing-wise; you just lose a few features—more details in the full review. As you may already know, laser printers aren't ideal for photo printing, and the MFC-8905CDW is no different. Printed pictures look dull and low-resolution, with a visible printing pattern.

For photo printing, we recommend the Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550, an all-in-one supertank inkjet model. It prints detailed and colorful photos and supports various paper sizes up to 13" x 19". A full ink tank gets you thousands of prints, and the ink bottles are cheap, so you don't need to worry about high maintenance costs. There are a couple of tradeoffs, like its lack of an automatic feeder, slower printing speed, and higher price tag. If cost is a concern, the cheaper Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 variant is also a good option. It performs identically but has a smaller 8.5 x 11.7" flatbed scanner and only supports paper sizes up to 8.5" x 11".

Our best upper mid-range pick is the Canon Color imageCLASS MF656Cdw, one of the best all-in-one laser printers we've tested. It has the same print quality and features as the Brother above and yields even more color prints. It's also easier to maintain, as its toner cartridges contain the drum, meaning you won't have to replace the drum separately. The tradeoff for its lower price is its printing speed. It can print up to 22 pages per minute, but you can only get that speed when connected via USB or Ethernet, which is inconvenient if you don't have space near your computer or router to put the printer. Scan speed is slower but still respectable at 14 pages per minute. Cheaper variants with fewer features are available; see our full review for more details.

If you only need to print black-and-white documents, the Brother MFC-L2750DW is a great alternative and one of the best all-in-one laser printers we've tested. It prints high-quality documents, takes little time to warm up, and prints quickly at 36 pages per minute. Its cost per print is very low, as a regular toner cartridge gets you about 2,000 prints and is relatively cheap. The scanner only processes up to seven pages per minute through the feeder but supports single-pass duplex scanning. The biggest tradeoff is the lack of color printing, so you must be sure you won't need to print any color documents.

If you need something for home use but don't want to go too cheap, the mid-range tier is where you'll find the best options. Our pick is the Brother MFC-J4335DW, an inkjet model. It's more compact and affordable than the laser models we recommend above. You still get many features, like an ADF-equipped scanner, wide connectivity options, and fast printing speed. It produces high-quality documents, and while it doesn't have the best color accuracy or the widest color gamut, printed photos still look very detailed.

Although it isn't a supertank printer, it still yields a large number of prints, approximately 2000 black and 800 color ones. Better yet, replacement cartridges aren't overly expensive, which will help you save money in the long run. It has Wi-Fi and USB connectivity and is compatible with Brother's feature-rich mobile app, allowing you to print, copy, scan, and perform maintenance tasks from your smartphone.

For the budget-conscious, we recommend the Brother MFC-J1205W, also sold as the Brother MFC-J1215W at Walmart. It's an inkjet all-in-one intended for people who don't print much and only need basic features. It feels sturdily built, prints decent-looking photos, and yields around 1100 black and 700 color pages. Naturally, since it's a budget model, it lacks features like an automatic document feeder and Ethernet connectivity. Printing speed is also on the slower side at nine black or six color pages per minute. Nonetheless, it's still a good option if you're looking for something affordable and don't mind a few compromises.

If you want to spend as little as possible and want something to get the job done, consider the Canon PIXMA MG3620. This all-in-one inkjet model has all the basics. It has a flatbed scanner, produces good-quality documents and photos, and connects via USB or Wi-Fi. It prints slowly at nine black or three color pages per minute, but on the upside, it supports automatic duplex printing. It's compatible with Canon's mobile app, so you can easily print from your smartphone.

The biggest downside with a cheap model like this is its page yield. Its black and tri-color cartridges are only good for about 200 black and color prints, so you need to replace them often. Maintenance cost isn't the issue since the cartridges are cheap, but replacing them is inconvenient. Even worse, you must replace the entire color cartridge if one color runs out, which is wasteful. It's still a good option if you only print once in a blue moon for a specific project, but if you print more frequently, you're better off getting a model with better page yield, like the Brother MFC-J1205W or the mid-range Brother MFC-J4335DW.

The best all-in-one portable printer we've tested is the HP OfficeJet 250. It's a great option if you travel a lot for work or run an outdoor kiosk and need to print receipts. It runs off a rechargeable battery that supplies enough power for about 225 prints and takes around two hours to fully charge. You can connect to the printer via Wi-Fi or USB, and there's support for Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service, making it easy to print from your smartphone or tablet. Its sheetfed scanner produces high-quality scans and has an optical character recognition (OCR) feature that allows you to save scans as text-searchable PDFs.

Printing-wise, it produces very sharp and detailed black and color documents. The downside is that it's slow, as it only prints three black or six color pages per minute. Also, its ink cartridges run out quickly, so you might need to carry a few extra cartridges. The cost per print is pretty decent as the cartridges are relatively cheap, although color printing can still get expensive if you print a lot. You can get XL cartridges that'll last longer, and the printer also accepts third-party ink, which can help save some money.