An all in one home printer needs to juggle printing, scanning, and copying without draining your budget on ink, and that balance is exactly what separates the winners in this category. My top pick is the Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank, which pairs refillable ink tanks with reliable everyday print quality and a low cost per page that ink cartridge models simply can’t match. The HP Smart Tank Plus 651 is a close alternative with faster output and a sleeker touchscreen interface, while the Epson EcoTank ET-2800 wins on simplicity and up-front price among tank models. The core tradeoff you’ll face in this roundup is higher up-front cost for tank printers versus cheaper cartridge models that cost more over time — plus the choice between document-focused machines and photo-centric ones. Keep reading for the full breakdown of all 15 models and which one fits your household.
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Key Takeaways
- Ink tank models (Canon MegaTank, HP Smart Tank, Epson EcoTank) dominated the top of this ranking because their cost per page is a fraction of cartridge-based printers like the DeskJet 2955 or PIXMA TS4320 — the savings repay the higher purchase price within a year of moderate use.
- The budget cartridge picks, HP DeskJet 2955 and 4355, only make sense for very light, occasional printing; anyone printing more than a few pages weekly will spend more on cartridges than the printer itself.
- Photo quality separated the HP Envy line (7975 and 6155) from document workhorses like the OfficeJet Pro 8125 and 9125 — Envy models use photo-optimized inks and six-color-capable output, while OfficeJets prioritize speed and text sharpness.
- Two nearly identical MegaTank siblings, the Canon G3270 and G3290, differ mainly in screen and convenience features; the 9125 outpaces the 8125 enough that paying slightly more for the newer OfficeJet is the smarter long-term buy for home offices.
- Only the Canon TR4720 and HP models in this lineup include fax and an auto document feeder at the entry level, which matters if you handle multi-page scans — most sub-$150 competitors force you to scan page by page.
| Canon PIXMA TR4720 All-in-One Wireless Printer |  | Best Compact 4-in-1 | Printer Type: Inkjet | Functions: Print, copy, scan, fax | Print Speed (Black): Approx. 8.8 ipm | VIEW ON AMAZON | See Our Full Breakdown |
| HP Envy Photo 7975 Wireless Color Inkjet Photo Printer |  | Best for Photo-Loving Families | Print Technology: Inkjet | Functions: Print, scan, copy | Print Speed: Up to 15 ppm black / 10 ppm color | VIEW ON AMAZON | See Our Full Breakdown |
| HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One Ink Tank Printer |  | Best Low Running Costs | Printer Type: HP Thermal Inkjet (refillable tank) | Functions: Print, copy, scan, fax | Ink Included: Up to 2 years (8,000 color / 6,000 black pages) | VIEW ON AMAZON | See Our Full Breakdown |
| Canon PIXMA TS6520 Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer |  | Best Budget Everyday Pick | Printer Type: All-in-one color inkjet | Functions: Print, scan, copy | Connectivity: Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz) | VIEW ON AMAZON | See Our Full Breakdown |
| HP Smart Tank 5003 Wireless All-in-One Ink Tank Printer |  | Best Value Ink Tank | Printer Type: Thermal inkjet (refillable tank) | Functions: Print, copy, scan | Included Ink Yield: Up to 6,000 color or black pages | VIEW ON AMAZON | See Our Full Breakdown |
| HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer |  | Best for Home Offices | Model: OfficeJet Pro 8125 | Printer type: Wireless color inkjet all-in-one | Functions: Print, scan, copy | VIEW ON AMAZON | See Our Full Breakdown |
| HP DeskJet 2955 Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer |  | Best Budget Pick | Printer type: Thermal inkjet | Functions: Print, copy, scan | Print speed: Up to 7.5 ppm black, 5.5 ppm color | VIEW ON AMAZON | See Our Full Breakdown |
| HP DeskJet 4355 Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer with Scanner and Copier (AJ4Y0A) |  | Best for Small Spaces | Model: DeskJet 4355 (AJ4Y0A) | Printer type: Inkjet all-in-one | Functions: Print, copy, scan | VIEW ON AMAZON | See Our Full Breakdown |
| Canon PIXMA TS4320 Wireless All-in-One Inkjet Printer |  | Best for Photo Prints on a Budget | Functions: Print, copy, scan | Printing technology: Color inkjet, 2-cartridge hybrid ink system | Connectivity: Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) | VIEW ON AMAZON | See Our Full Breakdown |
| Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank Wireless All-in-One Inkjet Printer |  | Best Low Ink Costs | Printer type: Inkjet SuperTank | Functions: Print, copy, scan | Print yield per ink set: Up to 6,000 black or 7,700 color pages | VIEW ON AMAZON | See Our Full Breakdown |
| Epson EcoTank ET-2800 Wireless Color All-in-One Supertank Printer |  | Best Low-Cost-of-Ownership Supertank | Functions: Print, scan, copy | Printing Technology: Micro Piezo Heat-Free Technology | Print Speed: Up to 10 ISO ppm | VIEW ON AMAZON | See Our Full Breakdown |
| Canon MegaTank G3270 All-in-One Wireless Color Printer |  | Best Value Ink Tank | Functions: Print, copy, scan | Connectivity: Wireless | Included Ink: Up to 2 years | VIEW ON AMAZON | See Our Full Breakdown |
| HP OfficeJet Pro 9125 Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer (C2VZ0A) |  | Best for Home Office | Model: C2VZ0A | Print Speed: 22 ppm black, 18 ppm color | Functions: Print, scan, copy, fax | VIEW ON AMAZON | See Our Full Breakdown |
| Brother Work Smart 1360 Wireless Color Inkjet All-in-One Printer |  | Best Compact All-Rounder | Functions: Print, copy, scan | Print Speed: Up to 16 ppm black; up to 9 ppm color | Duplex Printing: Automatic, two-sided | VIEW ON AMAZON | See Our Full Breakdown |
| HP Envy 6155 Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer (C2WR7A) |  | Best for Home Photo Printing | Model: C2WR7A | Print Speed (Black): Up to 10 ppm | Print Speed (Color): Up to 7 ppm | VIEW ON AMAZON | See Our Full Breakdown |
| all in one home printer | Functions | Connectivity | Printer Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon PIXMA TR4720 All-in-One | Print, copy, scan, fax | Wireless, mobile printing | Inkjet |
| HP Envy Photo 7975 Wireless Co | Print, scan, copy | Wireless, mobile printing | — |
| HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireles | Print, copy, scan, fax | Wireless, mobile printing, Alexa | HP Thermal Inkjet (refillable tank) |
| Canon PIXMA TS6520 Wireless Al | Print, scan, copy | Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz) | All-in-one color inkjet |
| HP Smart Tank 5003 Wireless Al | Print, copy, scan | Wireless, mobile printing | Thermal inkjet (refillable tank) |
| HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 Wireless | Print, scan, copy | Dual-band Wi-Fi | Wireless color inkjet all-in-one |
| HP DeskJet 2955 Wireless All-i | Print, copy, scan | Dual-band Wi-Fi, mobile printing | Thermal inkjet |
| HP DeskJet 4355 Wireless All-i | Print, copy, scan | Dual-band Wi-Fi, wireless, mobile printing | Inkjet all-in-one |
| Canon PIXMA TS4320 Wireless Al | Print, copy, scan | Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) | — |
| Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank Wir | Print, copy, scan | Wi-Fi and high-speed USB | Inkjet SuperTank |
| Epson EcoTank ET-2800 Wireless | Print, scan, copy | — | — |
| Canon MegaTank G3270 All-in-On | Print, copy, scan | Wireless | — |
| HP OfficeJet Pro 9125 Wireless | Print, scan, copy, fax | Dual-band Wi-Fi | — |
| Brother Work Smart 1360 Wirele | Print, copy, scan | — | — |
| HP Envy 6155 Wireless All-in-O | Print, scan, copy | Dual-band Wi-Fi | — |
More Details on Our Top Picks
Canon PIXMA TR4720 All-in-One Wireless Printer
Most compact all-in-ones force you to give something up, but the PIXMA TR4720 squeezes all four functions — print, copy, scan, and fax — into a footprint smaller than the HP Smart Tank Plus 651 while costing far less to own upfront. The auto document feeder and auto 2-sided printing are features often reserved for bigger office models like the OfficeJet Pro line, so home users who regularly fax forms or scan multipage documents aren’t compromising here. The tradeoff is patience: at roughly 8.8 pages per minute in black, it’s noticeably slower than the HP Envy Photo 7975, and the hybrid ink cartridges make it expensive to run if you print in volume. Compared with the Smart Tank 5003’s years-included ink, the TR4720 is a cheaper entry point with a steeper long-term cost curve.
Pros:- True 4-in-1 functionality including fax in a compact body
- Auto document feeder plus automatic 2-sided printing
- Wireless and mobile printing with Alexa low-ink reorders
- Low power draw with ENERGY STAR certification
Cons:- Print speeds trail faster premium models by a wide margin
- Hybrid ink cartridges raise per-page costs over time
Best for: Home offices or small desks where fax capability and an ADF are must-haves but print volume stays light
Not ideal for: High-volume households — cartridge ink costs will pile up quickly compared to ink tank models
- Printer Type:Inkjet
- Functions:Print, copy, scan, fax
- Print Speed (Black):Approx. 8.8 ipm
- Paper Capacity:100 sheets
- Connectivity:Wireless, mobile printing
- Dimensions:11.7″D x 17.2″W x 7.5″H
- Weight:12.7 pounds
- Warranty:1 year limited
Our verdict“The pick for buyers who need fax and an ADF without surrendering desk space, as long as print volume stays modest.”
HP Envy Photo 7975 Wireless Color Inkjet Photo Printer
Where the Canon TR4720 treats photos as an afterthought, the Envy Photo 7975 puts them front and center with a dedicated photo tray, so switching between school reports and 4×6 snapshots doesn’t require swapping paper by hand. Borderless output up to letter size produces frames-ready prints, and the color touchscreen makes it one of the friendlier models here for family members who just want to press a button. The AI-assisted formatting that cleans up cluttered web pages and emails before printing is genuinely useful for recipe hunters and students. What holds it back from a broader recommendation is cost structure: unlike the HP Smart Tank Plus 651, there’s no years-of-ink bundle, so heavy printers will want to lean on the Instant Ink trial and stay enrolled. And at 15 ppm black, it’s quicker than the Canon but still not an office workhorse.
Pros:- Separate photo tray with borderless printing for snapshots
- Automatic 2-sided printing and auto document feeder
- Color touchscreen simplifies everyday operation
- AI features clean up web and email prints automatically
Cons:- Modest print speeds compared to office-oriented machines
- Ongoing ink costs unless committed to Instant Ink
Best for: Families who print a steady mix of photos and documents and want tray-swap-free convenience
Not ideal for: Budget-conscious heavy printers — ongoing cartridge or subscription costs exceed ink tank alternatives
- Print Technology:Inkjet
- Functions:Print, scan, copy
- Print Speed:Up to 15 ppm black / 10 ppm color
- Connectivity:Wireless, mobile printing
- Key Features:Auto 2-sided printing, ADF, photo tray, touchscreen, AI print formatting
- Includes:3-month Instant Ink trial
Our verdict“A photo-forward family printer whose dedicated photo tray sets it apart, provided you accept subscription-based ink economics.”
HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One Ink Tank Printer
This is the entry that answers the question every inkjet buyer eventually asks: what will ink cost me? The Smart Tank Plus 651 ships with up to two years of ink in the box — up to 8,000 color or 6,000 black pages — which makes its per-page cost a fraction of the Canon TR4720’s cartridge system. The bottle-based refill is designed to be spill-free, a real improvement over older tank printers, and the touchscreen plus Alexa support keep day-to-day operation simple. Unlike the photo-centric Envy 7975, this model is built for volume: school packets, work-from-home documents, and repeated copies. The catch is speed and flexibility — 10 ppm copying is leisurely, there’s no fax (the TR4720 has one), and photo output, while solid, isn’t its strength. Buyers who print a lot and fax never will find the economics hard to beat.
Pros:- Up to 2 years of ink included out of the box
- Mess-free bottle refill system replaces cartridges entirely
- Full 4-in-1 functionality including fax
- Wireless, mobile printing, and Alexa support with a touchscreen
Cons:- Copy speeds are slow for the price class
- Periodic tank refills still required despite cartridge-free design
Best for: Busy households and home offices that print hundreds of pages monthly and want predictable, low per-page costs
Not ideal for: Buyers who need fax or fast output — this model offers neither
- Printer Type:HP Thermal Inkjet (refillable tank)
- Functions:Print, copy, scan, fax
- Ink Included:Up to 2 years (8,000 color / 6,000 black pages)
- Copy Speed (B&W):10 ppm
- Connectivity:Wireless, mobile printing, Alexa
- Dimensions:14.7″D x 17.7″W x 7.8″H
- Weight:10.3 pounds
Our verdict“The economics champion of this lineup — unmatched cost per page for high-volume homes that don’t need speed.”
Canon PIXMA TS6520 Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer
Not everyone needs an ADF, a fax modem, or a touchscreen — and the PIXMA TS6520 is honest about that. It prints, scans, and copies with automatic 2-sided printing and borderless photos up to letter size, which is more than the cheaper DeskJet 4355 offers in paper handling. Its standout connectivity trick is dual-band Wi-Fi, supporting both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks — something several models in this roundup lack — meaning fewer dropped connections on modern mesh routers. The two-cartridge hybrid ink system keeps things simple but mirrors the TR4720’s weakness: running costs climb if you print heavily, making the Smart Tank 5003 a smarter long-term buy for volume. The tiny monochrome OLED does the job, but anyone used to the Envy 7975’s color touchscreen will find it spartan. For light, occasional household printing, that’s an acceptable trade.
Pros:- Compact 3-in-1 design with automatic 2-sided printing
- Dual-band Wi-Fi for reliable connections on modern routers
- Borderless photo printing up to 8.5 x 11 inches
- Broad mobile printing support including AirPrint and Mopria
Cons:- Two-cartridge ink system drives up cost per page
- Small monochrome display feels basic next to touchscreen rivals
Best for: Casual home users who want simple wireless printing, scanning, and copying without paying for extras they won’t touch
Not ideal for: Frequent printers — the two-cartridge system gets expensive fast versus tank models
- Printer Type:All-in-one color inkjet
- Functions:Print, scan, copy
- Connectivity:Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz)
- Ink System:2-cartridge hybrid ink
- Duplex Printing:Automatic
- Max Media Size:8.5 x 11 inches
- Display:1.42-inch monochrome OLED
Our verdict“A straightforward, budget-friendly choice for light-duty home printing where dual-band Wi-Fi reliability matters more than fancy features.”
HP Smart Tank 5003 Wireless All-in-One Ink Tank Printer
The Smart Tank 5003 takes the refillable-tank concept of its sibling, the Smart Tank Plus 651, and strips it down to the essentials — no fax, no touchscreen, no auto document feeder — while keeping the feature that matters most: up to three years of included ink rated for roughly 6,000 pages. That makes it the cheapest path in this roundup to near-zero ink anxiety. Compared with the Canon TS6520’s cartridge system, the cost-per-page gap over even a year of moderate printing is substantial. The mess-free bottle refills work the same as on pricier HP tanks, and wireless plus mobile printing covers laptops, phones, and tablets. The honest limitations: 10 ppm copying is slow, the flatbed-only scanning means no multipage document feeder, and HP’s warranty terms tied to page counts are worth reading. If you print steadily but don’t need office features, the savings are hard to argue with.
Pros:- Up to 3 years of ink included, rated for 6,000 pages
- Cartridge-free, spill-resistant bottle refill system
- Wireless and mobile printing across laptops, phones, and tablets
- Borderless printing and up to 99 copies per run
Cons:- Slow 10 ppm copy speed and no auto document feeder
- Warranty capped at one year or 30,000 pages
Best for: Budget-aware households that print regularly and want years of ink included without paying for a touchscreen or ADF
Not ideal for: Occasional printers or anyone needing an ADF — the unused ink and missing features won’t justify the buy
- Printer Type:Thermal inkjet (refillable tank)
- Functions:Print, copy, scan
- Included Ink Yield:Up to 6,000 color or black pages
- Copy Speed (B&W):10 pages per minute
- Connectivity:Wireless, mobile printing
- Dimensions:14.23 x 17.11 x 6.19 inches (D x W x H)
- Weight:11.1 pounds
- Warranty:1 year or 30,000 pages
Our verdict“The most affordable way into cartridge-free printing — ideal for steady home volume, overkill for occasional users.”
HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer
Among the all-in-one options in this lineup, the OfficeJet Pro 8125 is the one built to pull real work duty. Its 225-sheet input tray dwarfs the 60-sheet trays on the DeskJet 2955 and 4355, which means far fewer mid-task refills when a report or packet is running. Combined with a 35-page-class ADF workflow, automatic duplexing, and 20 ppm black output, this model makes sense for anyone whose printing bleeds into professional territory. Compared with the Canon PIXMA TR4720, it trades away fax support but gains noticeably faster throughput and a sturdier paper appetite. The catch is the ecosystem lock-in: HP blocks third-party cartridges, and the Instant Ink subscription quietly starts billing once the three-month trial ends unless you cancel.
Pros:- Large 225-sheet input tray minimizes refills during long print jobs
- Automatic two-sided printing plus an automatic document feeder
- Fast output for an inkjet at up to 20 ppm black
- Dual-band Wi-Fi and reliable smartphone printing through the HP app
Cons:- Blocks cartridges that don’t use original HP chips, locking out cheaper third-party ink
- Instant Ink shifts to a monthly fee after the trial unless you cancel
Best for: Remote workers and home-office households who print multi-page documents regularly and want office-grade paper capacity without buying a laser printer
Not ideal for: Budget-conscious buyers who refill with third-party ink — HP’s chip requirement makes cheap cartridges unusable here
- Model:OfficeJet Pro 8125
- Printer type:Wireless color inkjet all-in-one
- Functions:Print, scan, copy
- Print speed:Up to 20 ppm black, 10 ppm color
- Duplex printing:Automatic
- Input tray capacity:225 sheets
- Display:2.7-inch color touchscreen
- Connectivity:Dual-band Wi-Fi
- Sustainability:More than 45% recycled plastic
Our verdict“If your home printer doubles as an office workhorse, this is the strongest inkjet pick in the roundup — just plan around HP’s ink restrictions.”
HP DeskJet 2955 Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer
Not everyone needs an ADF and a 225-sheet tray, and that’s exactly the buyer the DeskJet 2955 serves. This is the straightforward, low-cost entry point among HP’s all-in-ones: print, copy, scan, dual-band Wi-Fi, and a compact 7.6-pound frame that tucks into a shelf or dorm corner. Compared with the DeskJet 4355, it drops the automatic document feeder entirely — scanning multipage documents means lifting the lid page by page. Speed is the other compromise at 7.5 ppm black, roughly a third of what the OfficeJet Pro 8125 manages. But for occasional homework printouts, shipping labels, and the odd color page, those limits rarely sting. Watch the Instant Ink trial, though: it converts to a paid subscription if you don’t cancel.
Pros:- Handles print, copy, and scan in one affordable, compact device
- Dual-band Wi-Fi and mobile printing work right out of the box
- Light 7.6-pound design fits tight spaces
- Made with at least 70% recycled plastics
Cons:- Slow output at up to 7.5 ppm black and 5.5 ppm color
- No automatic document feeder — multipage scanning is manual
- Instant Ink becomes a monthly fee after the trial unless cancelled
Best for: Students, renters, and light-duty users who want basic wireless printing, copying, and scanning at the lowest possible cost
Not ideal for: Anyone printing multipage documents regularly — the flatbed-only scanner and slow speeds become frustrating fast
- Printer type:Thermal inkjet
- Functions:Print, copy, scan
- Print speed:Up to 7.5 ppm black, 5.5 ppm color
- Input tray capacity:60 sheets
- Scanner type:Flatbed
- Connectivity:Dual-band Wi-Fi, mobile printing
- Weight:7.6 pounds
- Sustainability:At least 70% recycled plastics
Our verdict“The most sensible choice in this roundup for occasional home printing on a tight budget, as long as you can live without an ADF and patience-testing speeds.”
HP DeskJet 4355 Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer with Scanner and Copier (AJ4Y0A)
The DeskJet 4355 sits in a smart middle ground in this lineup: it’s nearly as compact as the DeskJet 2955 but adds a 35-sheet automatic document feeder, something the cheaper HP and the Canon PIXMA TS4320 both lack entirely. That single feature changes the daily experience — scanning a ten-page form goes from ten lid-lifts to one tap. HP also builds in automatic Wi-Fi issue resolution and an AI formatting feature that trims wasted pages, small touches that matter most for non-technical households. At six pounds, it’s the lightest full-function ADF option here. The tradeoffs mirror its price class: 8.5 ppm black is slow, the 60-sheet tray needs frequent attention, and cartridge ink costs climb quickly if you print in volume — heavy users should jump to the Canon PIXMA G3290 instead.
Pros:- 35-sheet auto document feeder in a compact 6-pound body
- Automatic Wi-Fi troubleshooting reduces setup frustration
- HP AI formatting helps cut wasted paper and ink
- ENERGY STAR and EPEAT certified with 70% recycled plastics
Cons:- Slow print speeds at up to 8.5 ppm black
- Small 60-sheet tray requires frequent reloading
- Instant Ink shifts to a monthly fee after the trial unless cancelled
Best for: Apartment dwellers and small-home families who want automatic document feeding and scanning without giving up counter space
Not ideal for: High-volume printers — inkjet cartridge costs per page will balloon compared with a tank-based system
- Model:DeskJet 4355 (AJ4Y0A)
- Printer type:Inkjet all-in-one
- Functions:Print, copy, scan
- Print speed:Up to 8.5 ppm black, 5.5 ppm color
- Auto document feeder:35 sheets
- Input tray capacity:60 sheets
- Connectivity:Dual-band Wi-Fi, wireless, mobile printing
- Warranty:2 years
- Certifications:ENERGY STAR, EPEAT
Our verdict“The best space-saving all-in-one here for people who still want hands-free multipage scanning, provided print volume stays modest.”
Canon PIXMA TS4320 Wireless All-in-One Inkjet Printer
What separates the Canon PIXMA TS4320 from HP’s budget DeskJets in this roundup is photo output. Its two-cartridge hybrid ink system and borderless printing up to 8.5 × 11 inches make it the better pick when a school project or family photo is part of the mix — the DeskJet 2955 can print color, but Canon’s photo orientation shows in the results. It also includes automatic two-sided printing, which is unusual at this price tier and helps cut paper waste. The compromises are real, though: there’s no display screen and no automatic document feeder, so every operation runs through the Canon PRINT app or your phone, and multipage scanning is fully manual. Compared with the Canon PIXMA TS6520, you’re giving up speed and screen convenience in exchange for a lower entry cost.
Pros:- Borderless photo printing up to 8.5 × 11 inches
- Automatic two-sided printing, rare at this price point
- Works with AirPrint, Mopria, and the Canon PRINT app over dual-band Wi-Fi
- Compact footprint for tight home setups
Cons:- No display screen — all control happens through the app
- No automatic document feeder for multipage scanning
- Hybrid cartridges make it costly for anything beyond light use
Best for: Casual home users and families who mix everyday documents with occasional borderless photo prints
Not ideal for: Office-style users who scan stacks of paper — the missing document feeder and app-only controls slow everything down
- Functions:Print, copy, scan
- Printing technology:Color inkjet, 2-cartridge hybrid ink system
- Connectivity:Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
- Mobile printing:Canon PRINT App, Apple AirPrint, Mopria
- Two-sided printing:Automatic
- Borderless printing:Up to 8.5 × 11 inches
- Certifications:EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Our verdict“Choose this over HP’s budget models when photo quality matters more than document-handling convenience.”
Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank Wireless All-in-One Inkjet Printer
If the idea of buying cartridges every few months makes you wince, the Canon PIXMA G3290 is the answer sitting quietly in this lineup. Its refillable MegaTank system is rated for up to 6,000 black or 7,700 color pages per ink set — a multiple of what cartridge models like the OfficeJet Pro 8125 or DeskJet 4355 deliver before a refill, and it sidesteps HP’s subscription ecosystem entirely. There’s no ADF here, so multipage scanning stays manual like the PIXMA TS4320, but you gain a 2.7-inch color touchscreen the TS4320 lacks, plus automatic duplex and borderless printing. The 100-sheet plain-paper tray is modest next to the OfficeJet’s 225 sheets, and the ink tanks add bulk at 14.2 pounds. The real question for buyers: higher upfront cost in exchange for pennies-per-page operation over years.
Pros:- Refillable tanks rated for up to 6,000 black or 7,700 color pages per ink set
- No ink subscription required, unlike HP’s Instant Ink models
- 2.7-inch color touchscreen simplifies operation
- Automatic two-sided and borderless printing with Wi-Fi and USB options
Cons:- No automatic document feeder for hands-free multipage scanning
- Smaller 100-sheet paper tray than office-oriented rivals
- Heavier and bulkier than compact cartridge models
Best for: Households and home workers with steady print volume who want to stop paying cartridge and subscription prices for ink
Not ideal for: Users who scan stacks of multi-page documents — there’s no automatic document feeder to automate the job
- Printer type:Inkjet SuperTank
- Functions:Print, copy, scan
- Print yield per ink set:Up to 6,000 black or 7,700 color pages
- Display:2.7-inch color touchscreen
- Automatic duplex printing:Yes
- Paper capacity:100 plain sheets or 20 photo sheets
- Connectivity:Wi-Fi and high-speed USB
- Weight:14.2 pounds
- Warranty:1-year limited
Our verdict“The clear winner here for long-term ink savings, as long as you can accept manual document feeding and a larger footprint.”
Epson EcoTank ET-2800 Wireless Color All-in-One Supertank Printer
This option stands out for buyers who want cartridge-free printing without paying a premium upfront for office features. The included ink alone covers up to 4,500 black or 7,500 color pages, which translates to years of printing for a typical household instead of monthly cartridge swaps. Compared with the Canon MegaTank G3270, the Epson matches the supertank concept but uses Micro Piezo heat-free technology, which tends to keep the printhead healthier over long idle periods — a real advantage for occasional home printers. The tradeoff is speed: at 10 ISO ppm, it trails the Brother 1360 and HP OfficeJet Pro 9125 noticeably, and there’s no automatic document feeder or fax. Epson also warns that non-genuine ink can damage the printer, so ink savings depend on staying within the official ecosystem.
Pros:- Refillable ink bottles eliminate recurring cartridge purchases
- Up to two years of ink included in the box
- Heat-free Micro Piezo technology reduces printhead wear during idle periods
- Wireless print, scan, and copy in one compact device
Cons:- Print speeds lag faster office-oriented models like the HP OfficeJet Pro 9125
- No automatic document feeder or fax functionality
- Non-genuine ink risks damage, limiting third-party refill savings
Best for: Families and students who print moderately and want the lowest possible running costs over two or more years
Not ideal for: Home offices needing fast output, faxing, or an ADF — this model covers print, scan, and copy only
- Functions:Print, scan, copy
- Printing Technology:Micro Piezo Heat-Free Technology
- Print Speed:Up to 10 ISO ppm
- Black Page Yield:Up to 4,500 pages
- Color Page Yield:Up to 7,500 pages
- Included Ink:Up to 2 years
Our verdict“This pick makes the most sense for low-volume home users who want supertank economics without paying for office features they won’t use.”
Canon MegaTank G3270 All-in-One Wireless Color Printer
Canon’s MegaTank G3270 delivers the highest stated page yields in this batch — up to 6,000 black and 7,700 color pages from a single ink set — making it the strongest pure value play for households that print a lot of color. Compared with the Epson EcoTank ET-2800, the Canon edges ahead on raw yield while matching the two-years-of-ink promise, though it lacks the Epson’s heat-free printhead design. It also skips features the Brother Work Smart 1360 includes: there is no automatic duplex printing, so double-sided pages mean manual flips. The small 1.35-inch LCD gets the job done for setup and status checks, but buyers accustomed to a touchscreen like the HP Envy 6155’s will notice the difference. For straightforward, high-volume home printing on a budget, those omissions are easy to accept.
Pros:- Excellent stated yields: up to 6,000 black and 7,700 color pages per ink set
- Up to two years of ink included
- Wireless print, copy, and scan in one unit
- Supertank design keeps cost per page very low
Cons:- Single-sided printing only, no automatic duplex
- No automatic document feeder
- Small non-touch LCD feels dated next to competitors
Best for: Budget-conscious households printing lots of color pages who don’t need duplex or fax features
Not ideal for: Users who regularly print double-sided documents — manual flipping becomes tedious fast
- Functions:Print, copy, scan
- Connectivity:Wireless
- Included Ink:Up to 2 years
- Black-and-White Yield:Up to 6,000 pages
- Color Yield:Up to 7,700 pages
- Display:1.35-inch square LCD
- Duplex:Single-sided only
Our verdict“This model is better suited to high-yield, low-frills home printing than anyone who needs duplex output or an ADF.”
HP OfficeJet Pro 9125 Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer (C2VZ0A)
This is the most complete office machine in the batch: print, scan, copy, and fax, plus an ADF with automatic two-sided printing and scanning. At 22 ppm black and 18 ppm color, it outpaces every other model here — more than double the output speed of the Epson EcoTank ET-2800 — and the 250-sheet tray means fewer refills during busy weeks. HP Wolf Pro Security adds document protection that consumer models like the HP Envy 6155 simply don’t offer, and the AI formatting feature trims ads and clutter from web prints. The real tradeoff is ink economics: this is a cartridge-based printer locked to original HP chips, and Instant Ink becomes a paid subscription after the trial. Supertank owners will spend far less per page; this printer’s value is speed and capability, not running costs.
Pros:- Fastest speeds in this lineup: up to 22 ppm black, 18 ppm color
- Full office feature set with fax, ADF, and automatic duplex print and scan
- HP Wolf Pro Security for document and network protection
- Large 250-sheet input tray reduces paper refills
Cons:- Blocks third-party cartridges; only works with original HP chipped ink
- Instant Ink requires a monthly fee after the 3-month trial unless cancelled
- Firmware updates may further restrict non-HP cartridge use
Best for: Busy home offices and small workgroups that need speed, fax, duplex scanning, and security
Not ideal for: Budget-focused buyers who hate subscription ink — cartridge lock-in and Instant Ink fees add up over time
- Model:C2VZ0A
- Print Speed:22 ppm black, 18 ppm color
- Functions:Print, scan, copy, fax
- Input Tray Capacity:250 sheets
- Touchscreen:2.7 inches
- Connectivity:Dual-band Wi-Fi
- Duplex:Automatic 2-sided print and scan
- Auto Document Feeder:Yes
- Security:HP Wolf Pro Security
Our verdict“This pick makes the most sense for productivity-first buyers who need office-grade speed and features and accept HP’s locked ink ecosystem.”
Brother Work Smart 1360 Wireless Color Inkjet All-in-One Printer
The Brother 1360 occupies a smart middle ground: it’s compact enough for a home desk while still offering automatic two-sided printing, a 20-sheet ADF, and direct cloud connections to Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, and OneDrive — something neither the Canon MegaTank G3270 nor the Epson ET-2800 can match. Compared with the HP OfficeJet Pro 9125, it’s slower (16 ppm black, 9 ppm color) and the ADF is single-sided, but it costs less and takes up less room. Compared with the HP Envy 6155, it adds the ADF and a larger 150-sheet tray while matching automatic duplex. The Brother Mobile Connect app makes setup and remote printing straightforward for less technical households. Color speeds are the weak point; anyone printing large color jobs will wait.
Pros:- Automatic two-sided printing rarely found at this size and price point
- Built-in ADF plus 150-sheet paper tray handle real workloads
- Direct cloud service integration and mobile app control
- Compact footprint fits tight desks and shelves
Cons:- Document feeder is single-sided only — duplex scanning requires manual flips
- Color printing at 9 ppm is slow for large jobs
- Small 1.8-inch display limits on-device navigation
Best for: Small home offices and dorms that want duplex printing, an ADF, and cloud scanning in a space-saving body
Not ideal for: High-volume color printing — at 9 ppm color it’s the slowest option here for graphics-heavy work
- Functions:Print, copy, scan
- Print Speed:Up to 16 ppm black; up to 9 ppm color
- Duplex Printing:Automatic, two-sided
- Auto Document Feeder:20 sheets, single-sided
- Paper Tray Capacity:150 sheets
- Display:1.8-inch color display
- Connections:Wireless network, USB
- Cloud Services:Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, OneDrive
Our verdict“This model is better suited to space-constrained home offices that need practical features like duplex and an ADF without office-machine bulk.”
HP Envy 6155 Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer (C2WR7A)
Among cartridge-based home printers here, the Envy 6155 leans hardest into photo quality, using HP’s true-to-screen P3 technology for more faithful color reproduction than general-purpose models like the Brother Work Smart 1360. The 2.4-inch touchscreen and dual-band Wi-Fi with automatic connection troubleshooting make it the easiest everyday printer to live with for non-technical users, and the AI formatting feature cuts wasted pages from emails and web content. Compared with the HP OfficeJet Pro 9125, it drops fax, the ADF, and half the speed (10 ppm black), with a smaller 100-sheet tray — this is a household machine, not a workhorse. The same caveat applies as with HP’s office model: third-party cartridges are blocked, and Instant Ink becomes a paid plan unless cancelled. Occasional printers will love it; heavy users should look at supertanks instead.
Pros:- True-to-screen P3 technology for vibrant, accurate photo and document color
- Intuitive 2.4-inch color touchscreen with self-fixing dual-band Wi-Fi
- AI-assisted print formatting reduces wasted ink and paper
- Automatic 2-sided printing in a compact home-friendly design
Cons:- Blocks third-party cartridges; requires original HP chipped ink
- Instant Ink requires a monthly fee after the 3-month trial unless cancelled
- Modest 10 ppm black speed and small 100-sheet tray limit heavy use
Best for: Households and casual users who prioritize photo quality, easy setup, and simple touchscreen control
Not ideal for: High-volume or small-office users — modest speeds, a 100-sheet tray, and HP’s ink lock-in make it expensive to run
- Model:C2WR7A
- Print Speed (Black):Up to 10 ppm
- Print Speed (Color):Up to 7 ppm
- Input Tray Capacity:100 sheets
- Touchscreen:2.4-inch color touchscreen
- Connectivity:Dual-band Wi-Fi
- Functions:Print, scan, copy
- Duplex Printing:Automatic 2-sided
- Recycled Content:At least 60% recycled plastic
Our verdict“This pick makes the most sense for home users who want attractive photos and effortless wireless printing, provided they accept HP’s cartridge restrictions.”
How We Picked
I evaluated every model in this roundup against the criteria that actually determine long-term satisfaction with an all in one home printer: cost per page, print quality for both documents and photos, scanning and copying performance, wireless setup and app reliability, and paper handling capacity. Running costs carried the most weight because ink, not the hardware, is where most households overspend — a cheap cartridge printer can cost five to ten times more per page than a tank model. I also factored in how forgiving the setup process is, since many buyers of home all-in-ones are not enthusiasts and will live with whatever app or interface they install on day one.
The ranking reflects fit rather than raw specs alone. Tank printers that keep costs low without sacrificing quality earned the top spots, followed by office-capable models that justify their price with speed and durability. Budget cartridge machines landed lower not because they perform poorly out of the box, but because their economics punish anyone who prints regularly. Where two models are near-twins, like the Canon G3270 and G3290 or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 and 9125, I ranked based on the features that meaningfully improve daily use — screens, speed, and connectivity — rather than minor spec sheet differences.
| all in one home printer | Functions |
|---|---|
| Canon PIXMA TR4720 All-in-One | Print, copy, scan, fax |
| HP Envy Photo 7975 Wireless Co | Print, scan, copy |
| HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireles | Print, copy, scan, fax |
| Canon PIXMA TS6520 Wireless Al | Print, scan, copy |
| HP Smart Tank 5003 Wireless Al | Print, copy, scan |
| HP OfficeJet Pro 8125 Wireless | Print, scan, copy |
| HP DeskJet 2955 Wireless All-i | Print, copy, scan |
| HP DeskJet 4355 Wireless All-i | Print, copy, scan |
| Canon PIXMA TS4320 Wireless Al | Print, copy, scan |
| Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank Wir | Print, copy, scan |
| Epson EcoTank ET-2800 Wireless | Print, scan, copy |
| Canon MegaTank G3270 All-in-On | Print, copy, scan |
| HP OfficeJet Pro 9125 Wireless | Print, scan, copy, fax |
| Brother Work Smart 1360 Wirele | Print, copy, scan |
| HP Envy 6155 Wireless All-in-O | Print, scan, copy |
Factors to Consider When Choosing All In One Home Printer
Before picking a specific model, it helps to understand the bigger forces at play in this category — the ones that determine whether you’ll be happy with your printer two years from now.Ink Tanks vs. Cartridges: The Real Cost Equation
The single biggest mistake home printer buyers make is judging a printer by its purchase price. Cartridge-based models like the DeskJet line are cheap to buy, but replacement cartridges can cost more per milliliter than fine champagne, and small-capacity cartridges can run dry after 100–150 pages. Refillable tank systems — Canon MegaTank, HP Smart Tank, Epson EcoTank — cost more up front but ship with enough bottled ink for thousands of pages. If your household prints school assignments, recipes, forms, and the occasional photo, the math almost always favors a tank printer within the first year. Cartridge models only win for people who print a few pages a month, where the ink that ships in the box might last indefinitely. Do an honest estimate of your monthly page volume before deciding, because that single number drives the right answer more than any feature on the box.
Print Speed Ratings Are Mostly Fiction
Manufacturer speed figures are measured in ideal conditions — draft mode, plain text, no color — and real-world output is typically half the advertised rate. A printer rated at 20 pages per minute may deliver 8–10 in normal quality, and photos take far longer than documents on every machine in this class. What the ratings are useful for is relative comparison: an OfficeJet Pro rated at 40 ppm genuinely will outrun a DeskJet rated at 7.5 ppm by a wide margin. If you regularly print multi-page documents for work or school, that difference compounds quickly. For occasional one-page prints, speed should be near the bottom of your priority list. Match the speed tier to your patience level, not to the marketing number.
Connectivity and App Quality Matter More Than Ports
Every printer in this roundup offers Wi-Fi, but the experience of using it varies enormously. HP’s Smart app ecosystem is polished but pushes account sign-ins and subscription upsells; Canon’s PRINT app is more spartan but less intrusive; Epson sits comfortably in between. Check whether the printer supports the protocols your household relies on — Apple AirPrint, Mopria for Android, and Chromecast-style cloud printing for Chromebook users. A printer with a poor app or flaky Wi-Fi will frustrate you weekly regardless of how well it prints. Also confirm whether the model offers dual-band Wi-Fi; some budget printers only connect to 2.4GHz networks, which can cause dropouts on mesh systems that split bands automatically. Reading the connectivity specs carefully before buying prevents the most common setup headache in this category.
Paper Handling: The Overlooked Daily Frustration
Tray capacity and automatic document feeders sound boring until you’re hand-feeding paper for a 20-page scan. Entry-level models typically hold 60 sheets with a flatbed-only scanner, which is fine for light use but painful for households that scan contracts, school packets, or tax documents. An auto document feeder, like the one on the Canon TR4720 or the OfficeJet Pros, turns a 15-minute scanning chore into a two-minute task. Duplex (two-sided) printing is another feature that quietly saves money on paper — some budget models only print single-sided, forcing manual refeeding. Think about your worst-case document day, not your average one, when judging paper handling. Buying slightly more capacity than you think you need is rarely a regret.
Photo Printing: Separate Goals, Separate Machines
If photo quality is a priority, understand that general-purpose all-in-ones and photo-focused models like the HP Envy line use different ink formulations and driver tuning. Photo printers favor richer dye-based inks and borderless printing up to 4×6 or 5×7, while office-oriented machines favor pigment inks that produce crisper, more water-resistant text but flatter colors on glossy paper. A dedicated photo all-in-one still won’t match a professional lab print, so be realistic about expectations. The smarter question is how often you print photos versus documents — if it’s 90% documents, buy a document machine and order photo prints online. If photos are a weekly thing, the Envy models justify their running costs. Trying to get one printer to do both jobs excellently is where most buyer disappointment comes from.
Subscription Ink: Convenience or Trap?
HP and Canon both offer ink subscription programs that deliver cartridges automatically based on your usage, and they can be genuinely cost-effective for light printers. The catch is that most of these programs require the printer to stay connected to the internet and to the proprietary cartridges — cancel, and in some cases the subscription cartridges stop working entirely. Before enrolling, read the terms on third-party ink as well: several models in this category use firmware that can block or warn against refilled cartridges. Tank printers sidestep all of this by making bottled ink cheap enough that subscriptions offer no advantage. If you value flexibility and the ability to use whatever ink you want, a tank model or a brand with open third-party support is the safer path. Subscriptions only make sense when you value predictability over control.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth paying more up front for an ink tank printer for home use?
For most households, yes — the break-even point usually arrives within 8 to 14 months of typical home printing. A tank model like the Canon G3290 or Epson ET-2800 ships with enough ink for several thousand pages, while a cartridge printer like the DeskJet 2955 may need its first replacement cartridges after a few hundred. The exception is the truly light printer: if you print fewer than 20 pages a month, the starter cartridges in a cheap printer may last years, and the tank printer’s advantage never materializes. Also weigh how long you’ll keep the machine — tank printers reward a five-year ownership horizon. If you tend to replace printers every two years, the up-front savings of a cartridge model narrow the gap considerably.
What’s the actual difference between the Canon G3270 and G3290, and does it matter?
The two models share the same print engine, ink system, and output quality, so the differences come down to convenience rather than performance. The G3290 typically adds a larger, more usable display and slightly refined connectivity, which makes standalone tasks — copying, checking ink levels, navigating menus — noticeably less annoying. If you always operate the printer from your phone, the G3270’s simpler interface costs you almost nothing, and it’s the better value. If family members who don’t want to install an app will use the printer, the G3290’s better front panel earns its premium. Neither is a wrong choice; the decision is purely about how you interact with the machine itself.
Should I get an OfficeJet Pro for home use, or is that overkill?
The OfficeJet Pro 8125 and 9125 make sense when your home doubles as a workspace — frequent documents, client invoices, multi-page reports. Their advantages are faster print speeds, larger paper capacity, pigment-based black ink that resists smudging on envelopes and documents, and monthly duty cycles built for volume. For a household printing homework and the occasional recipe, those strengths go unused, and you’d be paying for capability you don’t need. The 9125 is the smarter of the two for most buyers because its newer platform will receive firmware support longer. A good rule: if you print more than 300 pages a month or run a side business from home, an OfficeJet Pro is an investment, not overkill. Below that, a tank model serves you better for less.
Can a cheap all-in-one like the DeskJet 4355 handle occasional photo printing?
It can, but with clear limits. Two-cartridge systems like the DeskJet 4355’s produce acceptable snapshots on glossy paper, though colors lean flat and detail softens compared to a photo-oriented machine like the Envy 7975. The bigger issue is cost: photos consume colored ink quickly, and a single cartridge set on a budget printer can be depleted by a modest batch of 4×6 prints. For two or three photos at a time, the convenience is fine. If you print a photo album’s worth every couple of months, either step up to an Envy or — often cheaper — use an online photo service and reserve the printer for documents. Budget all-in-ones are document tools that tolerate photos, not the reverse.
Do I still need fax capability on a home printer in 2026?
For most people, no — fax has largely been replaced by email, scan-to-PDF, and secure document portals. However, certain situations still make it useful: some medical offices, government agencies, insurance companies, and legal practices continue to require fax transmission, and a built-in fax modem on models like the Canon TR4720 handles that without a phone-line subscription service. If you’ve never been asked to fax anything, treat fax as a free bonus rather than a buying criterion. The more relevant question is whether the printer has an auto document feeder, which often comes bundled with fax on the same models and genuinely matters for scanning multipage documents. Prioritize the ADF; accept the fax modem that comes with it.
Conclusion
The right pick from this lineup depends almost entirely on how much you print and what you print. For the best overall all in one home printer, the Canon PIXMA G3290 MegaTank hits the sweet spot: tank-based running costs, dependable everyday quality, and enough convenience features to keep the whole household happy. The Epson EcoTank ET-2800 takes best value among tank models for buyers who want low cost per page at the lowest entry price, while the HP Smart Tank Plus 651 is the pick if you prefer a touchscreen-driven, app-first experience.
For beginners and light printers, the HP DeskJet 4355 offers the simplest setup at a modest price — just go in knowing the ink economics. The best premium choice for home offices is the HP OfficeJet Pro 9125, whose speed, capacity, and pigment inks justify the spend for frequent document work. Photo-focused households should look at the HP Envy 7975, and anyone needing fax plus an auto document feeder on a budget gets both in the Canon PIXMA TR4720. Whichever direction you take, match the machine to your real printing volume — that single decision will save you more money and frustration than any feature on the spec sheet.
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