Best Printers for Home Use

Brother Printers

• Pros:

  • Reliable and durable.
  • Good Ink Tank and Laser options.
  • Wireless printing capability.
  • Affordable toner replacements.

• Cons:

  • Some users reported issues with software updates and offline printer status.

• User comments:

  • "You’ll die before you need to change the toner."
  • "It is so nice to not have to deal with dried up ink anymore."
  • "They are so nice to not have to deal with dried up ink anymore."

HP Printers

• Pros:

  • Has a good reputation for printers for over a decade.
  • Some users have older HP models that are still functioning well.

• Cons:

  • Recent models may force subscription models and higher toner costs.
  • Connectivity issues and forced updates reported.

• User comments:

  • "Forced subscription models and high toner costs."
  • "Recent connectivity issues and forced firmware updates."

Canon Printers

• Pros:

  • Good color printing quality.
  • Reliable performance.

• Cons:

  • Higher toner costs.

• User comments:

  • "Good color quality and reliability."

Other Recommendations

• Epson Ecotank: Great for inkjet, affordable ink but needs regular use.
• Pantum: Good budget laser printer option, may not have all-in-one.
• Samsung C480FW: Durable color laser printer.
• Canon MF654C: Reliable choice with good quality but higher toner costs.

These recommendations are based on user experiences and feedback provided in the Reddit comments. Brother Printers received the most positive feedback for their reliability and cost-effective performance for home use. HP Printers were mentioned for their historical reliability but recent subscription model concerns. Canon Printers were praised for color quality but had higher toner costs. Epson Ecotank, Samsung, and Pantum printers were also suggested as budget-friendly and reliable alternatives.