Home printers are currently working overtime for many people, with more of us than ever working from home. That means stock is hard to find along with decent deals but we’ve searched high and low for the best discounts nevertheless.
If your printer can’t cope or you’re sick of high ink costs, buying a new printer can solve the problem. We’ve rounded up the biggest bargains, and we also explain what to look for when buying a new printer.
With more demand than usual, printer deals are hard to find but here are the best ones in the US and UK. Note that Black Friday happens in November so you might want to wait for the big day but printers do tend to get overlooked for more exciting tech so grab a good deal if you see one.
Best printer deals in the US
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820
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From: BestBuy
Was: $199.99
Now:
$149.99
($50 off)
If you need a compact workhorse for a small office then this is a great option. Now 25% off.
– Inkjet– 2.7in touchscreen– Auto 2-sided printing
HP DeskJet 2755e
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From: Amazon
Was: $84.99
Now:
$69.99
($15 off)
This compact colour printer has almost 20% making it a great value printer for the home.
– Inkjet– Multi-function and Wi-Fi– 6 Months Instant Ink
Epson EcoTank ET-2400
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From: Target
Was: $249.99
Now:
$179.99
($70 off)
For a printer, this is a big discount and the EcoTank series means no pesky cartridges to faff around with and also saves you money.
– Inkjet– Automatic 2-Sided Printing– Up to 2 years of ink in the box
Canon Pixma G5020 MegaTank
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From: Amazon
Was: $249.99
Now:
$199
($50.99 off)
There are no cartridges to worry about here and the MegaTank is packed with handy features.
– Inkjet– Wi-Fi– 350 sheet capacity
Brother HL-L2390DW
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From: Walmart
Was: $229.99
Now:
$189.98
($40.01 off)
If you need a laser printer without breaking the bank then this model from Brother is a good option if you don’t need to print anything in colour.
– Laser– Multi-function– Duplex Printing
Best printer deals in the UK
Epson Expression Home XP-2150
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From: Very
Was: £64.99
Now:
£49.99
(£15 off)
Get this already cheap Epson printer even cheaper. A great value choice for the home.
– Inkjet– Wi-Fi– Multifunction
Canon Pixma TS3350
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From: Amazon
Was: £44.99
Now:
£39.98
(£5.01 off)
It’s not a huge discount but if you need a cheap printer then they don’t really come any cheaper than this.
– Inkjet– Wi-Fi – Multifunction
HP DeskJet Plus 4130e
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From: Currys
Was: £74.99
Now:
£49
(£25.99 off)
This is a big discount in printer standards and this DeskJet Plus will get through jobs quickly making it great for home or small office.
– Inkjet– Wi-Fi– Includes 9 months of HP Instant Ink
Canon Pimxa MegaTank G5050
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From: Argos
Was: £259.99
Now:
£189.99
(£70 off)
As the name suggests, this MegaTank model from Canon is designed for those who need to do lots of printing. It can yield up to 18,000 pages from 3 black ink bottles or 7,700 pages from a colour set.
– Inkjet– Wi-Fi– Includes full set of ink
Brother MFC-J5345DW
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From: Argos
Was: £229.99
Now:
£189.99
(£40 off)
Those wanting an affordable A3 printer should consider this model from Brother with £40 off.
– Inket– Wi-Fi– 250 sheet capacity
What to look for in printer deals
It’s important to keep in mind that the price of the printer is just the beginning. You’ll also need to consider ink costs. Often what looks like a great value printer can turn out to be expensive in the long run because of expensive ink. Some manufacturers, including HP, now offer ink subscriptions which give you a fixed price for a certain number of prints per month, which makes it easy to know how much you’ll be spending.
Most modern printers are multifunction all-in-one devices that can scan and copy documents in addition to your standard printing capabilities. Some include a fax machine, too.
You can find printer reviews by category – choose from budget, laser, laser colour, inkjet and all-in-one models
Look out for Wi-Fi-enabled printers, as these are incredibly useful for when you need to print from your phone or a laptop. Also, consider whether they have USB ports or memory card slots for easier photo printing.
There are lots of different types of printers available, which can make it really tricky to decide which is right for you. It’s worth first noting that the printer market moves very slowly, so don’t be afraid of buying last year’s model.
Inkjet vs Laser
These are the two main printing technologies. An inkjet printer sprays tiny dots of ink onto paper and are generally cheaper than laser printers (though you may pay more in cartridges in the long run).
Laser printers, on the other hand, use a powdered ink called toner. The paper gets electronically charged to attract the ink into position. It’s then fused with heat onto the page. Laser printers work best for text and generally for printing quickly at high volume.
In terms of colour printing, inkjet printers can produce high-quality images but are usually slower. Colour laser printers, while faster than inkjets are more expensive to buy.
Ink cartridges might look cheaper than toner cartridges, but consider the cost per page: toner can often print 1000 pages or more, but ink might last only 100-200 pages. You can also use third-party toner which is much cheaper than genuine toner from Xerox, Samsung and others. Just make sure using it doesn’t void your warranty.
For more advice on which printer to buy, visit our best printer round-up.
Where to find printer deals
We’re bringing you our carefully curated list of the best printer deals right here, but here are a few retailers you can check out for yourself for printer deals:
US
UK
If you’re hoping to catch one of Amazon’s limited-time Lightning Deals, we’d recommend signing up for the
30 day free trial of Amazon Prime. Not only will this get you free next day delivery, but you’ll also get access to Lightning Deals 30 minutes earlier than non-Prime members.
Where to find ink cartridge deals
Cartridges can be expensive in the long run, but you can score a deal if you know where to look. Aside from checking the retailers mentioned above, there are a couple of other places worth looking. It’s also well worth experimenting with third-party cartridges which can work out at a fraction of the price. We’ve had good success with third-party toner from Amazon and eBay.
Groupon often has discounts popular brands such as HP, Canon and Epson.
See Groupon cartridge deals.
eBay is another place to check, though ensure you buy from an authorised reseller or a trustworthy source with a strong track record of positive reviews and ratings. See cartridge deals on eBay.
