The 4 Best Cheap And Budget Printers – Winter 2023 Reviews
The best budget printer we’ve tested is the Brother MFC-J1205W, an all-in-one color inkjet model designed for general home use. We chose this printer because it has a high page yield, which is usually the compromise you have to make with lower-end models. Printers with low page yields results in more maintenance and can increase running costs over time, so you end up paying more. This printer, on the other hand, yields around 1100 black and 750 color prints, meaning you won’t have to replace the ink cartridges often unless you print a lot.
It produces high-quality documents as well as detailed and reasonably color-accurate photos. You can connect to the printer via Wi-Fi or USB, and it supports Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service. The scanner captures a good amount of fine details, making it suitable for digitizing photos, and its lid hinges can extend to accommodate thicker items like books and magazines. It lacks an automatic feeder, so scanning multi-page documents might take a while. As for printing speeds, it doesn’t print particularly fast, but it takes no time to wake up from sleep and get a page out.
If you want a model with an ADF-equipped scanner or faster printing speed and don’t mind spending a little more, the Brother MFC-J4335DW might be a better choice. Otherwise, if you are firm on your budget, the MFC-J1205W is a great option that’ll satisfy most people’s needs.