Consumer Reports tests all printers listed on this list to give you an objective opinion about their quality. They will also provide an estimate for the total cost of each printer. This will allow you to choose the printer that is best for your needs. We'll be discussing the Epson Expression Premium XP620 printer, the HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 printer, and the Canon MegaTank printing device.
Epson Expression Premium XP-620
The Epson Expression Premium XP620 All In-One Inkjet Printer offers unbeatable photo quality. It prints borderless up to 8x10 and has a 2.7-inch LCD screen. This printer also has wireless connectivity. It produces sharp text as well as graphics. It is very affordable at just $130. Ink costs are also relatively low.
Consumer Reports' Best Buy is the Epson Expression Premium XP620. It includes Wi-Fi printing, email printing, as well as remote printing. You can also print directly from SD cards with the SD media card slot.
The EcoTank system used by this printer saves users from purchasing new ink cartridges. It is capable of holding ink for as long as two years. It is more expensive than other printers but it saves you the cost of costly replacements. It is worth considering if your home needs a low-volume MFP.
HP OfficeJet Pro 8710
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 all-in-one color printer features a plethora. It has the following capabilities: printing, copying and scanning. You also get four ink-ready cartridges. This printer is ideal for home office or small workgroups of up to five people.
The HP printer has a fab 850-page print capacity for black ink, and 420 pages for color ink. It costs only 2.2 cents per page for black ink and 8.9 cents per page for color. The printer also comes with a 6-month Instant Ink trial.
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 printer is a fantastic printer. It was launched in 2007. The printer is modern but still offers great value and affordability. HP provides excellent support in the U.S. and has decent support for its printer. It's still not worth the price at launch.
Canon MegaTank printers
The Printers--All-in-One Test Program includes the Canon MegaTank PIXMA G3260. This program rates different models of printers based on their print quality. Higher scores signify better quality and more consistent type. The speed at which five pages are printed is also measured. The printer should take less than 14 seconds for five pages to print. This is generally considered excellent. A printer that takes 29 seconds or more to print five pages is rated Fair. A printer that takes 39 seconds or more is rated Poor.
Canon MegaTank Pixma G4210: The Pixma G4210 all in one tank printer is $300 cheaper than an equivalent model with inkjet cartridges. This printer's running costs are $18 per page after three years and $30 after five years, saving the user over $300 compared to an inkjet printer. The Canon MegaTank G3202 tank-printer is even more cost effective. The average user prints 35 pages per month, which means that a super-tank model will save you money over time.