25-03-2025
The Best All-In-One Printers, According To Extensive Testing
All-in-one printers, as the name suggests, do more than just print. They can scan, copy and fax documents big and small, both for home offices and small business. If you're looking for a do-it-all machine, we can help. After extensive research and testing, we found that the best all-in-one printer is the HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e thanks to its versatile design, fast output and the ability to automatically print—and scan—double-sided.
If the long-term cost of maintaining your next all-in-one printer is a priority, the budget-friendly Brother INKvestment Tank MFC-J4335DW should be your go-to choice. Whether you're seeking a speedy double-sided printer or a monochrome device like the HP LaserJet Tank MFP2604sdw, the best all-in-one printers can help streamline your office needs. And, if you're looking for one specifically for a home office, check out our guide to the best home printer, too.
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Type: Inkjet | Features: Print/Copy/Scan/Fax | Color: Yes | Two-sided printing: Automatic | Tray capacity: 250 sheets | Wireless: Yes
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The HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e is easy to set up and, based on our testing, offers speedy print speeds. For the average single-sided six-page job, the printer took around 35.6 seconds. It has a slew of features, from copying, scanning and mobile connectivity via the HP Smart App. The app is available for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS, so you can print and scan so long as you have an internet connection. The HP Smart App comes in handy for another reason: It can connect to Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive and HP's Scan Cloud, so you can scan, upload and send documents hassle-free.
Our tester noted that the 2.7-inch touchscreen display felt a little claustrophobic. Those with larger hands may prefer a device with a larger touchscreen so you're not accidentally pressing buttons. The tank uses a set of four EvoMore cartridges: black, cyan, magenta and yellow. If you find yourself needing to replace all four, expect to pay $239. They deliver 2,500 monochrome pages and 1,650 color pages, so they last a while before it's time to invest in more. But chances are slim they'll run out simultaneously, and if you just need one, you can get a black cartridge for around $80 and a color for around $53. You can opt into the HP Instant Ink subscription which automatically orders ink for you when you're low. It starts at $1.49 per month, though we recommend against it unless you plan to print heaps of paper.
Our tester also noted that every so often, the printed pages came out in a different order than printed. If you're printing massive jobs, that may be an issue. But if most of your print jobs are 10 pages or less, it's something to keep in mind before you staple them together. We also named this printer our best home printer after rigorous testing.
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Type: Inkjet | Features: Print/copy/scan/mobile fax | Color: Yes | Two-sided printing: Automatic | Tray Capacity: 60 sheets | Wireless: Yes
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For a supposedly 'no frills' printer, the HP Envy 6555E comes with printing, scanning, copying and faxing, so it can do everything that the HP OfficeJet 9125e can. There are a few differences between the two models—and one of them is price. It usually costs around $160, but you can find it on sale for around $100 pretty frequently. As such, it nabs our budget moniker for this blend of features and cost.
It's pretty large, which surprised our tester; still, compared to the other options on the market, it still has a lower profile and would fit nicely in a cramped office space. To get the cartridges installed correctly, 'you have to push upward instead of downward,' which our tester felt was confusing and prolonged the setup just a bit. Outside of that glitch, setup was straightforward.
While it can complete the major tasks most printers on this list can, the price means there are some caveats to consider. For one, its print speed feels glacial. Our tester timed a 10-page double sided test, and it took 70 seconds for the first page to hit the paper tray and three minutes to complete the job.
The tray capacity is also the smallest we tested, holding only 60 sheets. Still, if you're a student, for example, who only prints occasional papers, this printer is more than enough for your needs. But if you're a business owner or someone who's printing more than 10 pages per day, you may want to look elsewhere.
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The Brother MFCJ5855DW can print on documents up to 11 x 17 inches, a unique feature on our list that makes it useful for school projects or business fliers. On average, our testing showed this model can print up to 30 pages per minute, which is slightly faster compared to the HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e. In addition to printing, scanning, copying and faxing, it has a USB-C port to print documents from a flash drive. It also has an Ethernet port so you can get a wired connection, though most will just use the dual-band wireless capabilities to set it up and print documents. It also gives you access to a host of cloud storage services, including Google Drive, OneDrive, Evernote, OneNote and more.
This printer features a 3.5-inch color touchscreen with menu icons that can help you navigate it for commands, updates and more. It comes with a one-year supply of ink when you order it, too, and can print 3,000 monochrome pages and 1,500 color pages, which can last for months if you don't frequently print. As a heads up, it doesn't offer auto duplex scanning. Unfortunately, we've seen reports of internet connection issues, particularly with the Wi-Fi Direct feature. Thankfully, we didn't have this issue during our testing, but your mileage may vary.
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Most of the all-in-one printers on this list are laser printers. These kinds of printers can deliver sharper text and be more cost-efficient long-term since you don't have to worry about ink drying out. However, colors on inkjets tend to be more accurate and vivid compared to their laser counterparts, which may sway you toward an inkjet printer. If you plan to print a lot of color pages, the HP Smart Tank 7301 is our top pick for an inkjet all-in-one printer.
Our tester felt the display was small and wasn't intended to be especially user friendly, but that's where the HP Smart app came in. The app made it easy for our tester to, 'initiate controls, diagnose issues and check printer levels.' Our tester also felt that, 'the ability to control all of its functions from your phone" made it specially user friendly.
HP claims that the printer can print up to 15 pages per minute in black and 9 pages in color, though it was actually slightly faster during our testing. A ten-page color print job took our tester 57 seconds from start to finish, and our tester commented that it was, 'the fasted printer I've ever tested.' Our tester also noted that photo prints looked lovely and rich.
The automatic document feeder is smaller and can only hold 35 pages. One of our tester's biggest gripes was the connectivity issues, too. When she had an internet outage, the printer disconnected and didn't automatically reconnect when service was restored. If you have spotty internet, be prepared to keep an eye on the printer's connection.
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Type: Laser | Features: Print/Copy/Scan | Color: No | Two-sided printing: Automatic | Tray capacity: 250 sheets | Wireless: Yes
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Sometimes, you just don't need or care to print in color—and when it comes to monochrome printing, the HP LaserJet-Tank MFP 2604SDW, is a great economical option. It's easy to refill the tank with a hassle-free, mess-free design, but odds are you won't have to worry about that for some time since the tanks can last up to two years. During testing, our tester calculated we could get up to 5,000 pages from a single fill. Toner cartridges are $17 for 2,500 pages and $30 for 5,000 pages, making this one of the most affordable cost-per-page ratios we tested. We also noted that it can print up to 23 pages per minute, so while it's slower than our top pick, it's still pretty speedy.
It has a small LCD display with even smaller buttons that we didn't find very useful during testing. For copying and scanning, we recommend using the accompanying HP Smart App to make changes before starting the job. And while it can scan both sides of a document, it's not automatic full-duplex; you need to scan the first side, feed it through, and then scan the flip side.
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To find the best all-in-one printers, we narrowed our choices to the top, most reliable brands, including Canon, HP and more. From there, we reviewed real customer reviews and each printer's features. We took into account:
Based on our testing and research, we found the HP OfficeJet Pro 9125E to be the best all-in-one printer. The printer is easy to set up and prints, scans and copies quickly via the HP Smart App. We also like that the HP Smart App connects to Google Drive, making it easy to scan, upload and send documents.
Inkjet and laser printers both have their advantages and disadvantages. 'Inkjet printers are cheaper upfront and excel at color printing, but ink can dry out and be costly. Laser printers cost more initially but are faster, more efficient for high-volume printing and deliver sharper text,' says John Yensen, President of Revotech Networks Ltd. If you plan on printing in color or only need a printer for occasional use, consider an inkjet model like the Canon MegaTank GX7120, otherwise a laser printer is more suitable for high-volume printing and black and white documents.
While a dedicated printer may not be able to scan or copy, there are some disadvantages to all-in-one printers you should be aware of. 'Most all-in-one printers lack special features you might find in a standalone printer. You miss out on options like high resolution photo printing and high quality scans,' says Shelby Nicholas, owner of SNF Web Design Services. She also says that all-in-one printers tend to be high maintenance and costly to fix, and because so many functions are packed into one machine, they tend to be lower quality than their standalone counterparts.
