Top 5 best printers for small offices

Looking at countless models from a variety of reputable brands, this guide covers the best printers, taking into account features, price and long-term value.

Criteria	Best overall	Best value	The best all-in-one device	Best wireless device	Best black and white printing
Name	Epson EcoTank ET-2850	Canon PIXMA TR4720	Epson EcoTank ET-3850	Brother MFC-J4335DW	Brother HL- L2350DW
Reasons to choose	The ideal all-in-one, wireless, hassle-free printer Print high-quality color and black-and-white documents at exceptionally economical rates	All-in-one wireless printer at an unbeatable price Offers a great feature set and convenience at an outstanding price	High-capacity wireless all-in-one printer with long-lasting ink cartridges Great choice for those with high print volumes. Provides extremely low running costs for both black and white and color printing	High-quality and fast all-in-one wireless printer with ink cartridges Affordable and feature-rich wireless printer with high productivity and low cost-per-print	High-speed, black-and-white-only wireless laser printer, ideal at a great price Offers great value and features if you don't require color printing
Advantage	Free ink, scan and copy for 2 years, wireless and voice-activated printing, automatic duplex printing, 1.44-inch color screen	Scan and copy, wireless printing and Alexa, automatic document feeder, duplex printing, 100-sheet input tray, AirPrint and Mopria support	Free ink, scan and copy for 2 years, wireless & voice-activated printing, fast print speed, automatic document feeder, duplex printing, 250-sheet paper feeder, 2.4-inch color screen , Ethernet connection	Free ink, scan and copy for 1 year, fast print speed, wireless printing and Alexa, automatic document feeder, duplex printing, 150-sheet paper tray, 1.8 inch color screen, AirPrint support and Mopria	Laser printer, 4-month trial with Brother ink subscription, incredible print speeds, wireless and Alexa printing, duplex printing, 250-sheet input tray, compact size
Defect	No automatic document feeder (ADF), average print speed	Inkjet printing technology, average printing speed, LCD screen	Expensive, slow ADF	Average color accuracy	No ADF, no Ethernet

1. Best Overall: Epson EcoTank ET-2850

The Epson EcoTank ET-2850 is a wireless all-in-one Ink Tank printer that prints excellent color and black-and-white pages. The included ink will last up to 2 years, even if you print more than 500 pages in a month.

You don't need a separate scanner because this printer allows scanning as well as copying. In terms of additional features, you can take advantage of voice-activated printing, automatic duplex printing, and a color display for a convenient experience. However, there is no automatic document feeder (ADF). And don't expect high-speed printing as it can only print 10 black and white pages and 5 color pages per minute.

2. Best overall value: Canon PIXMA TR4720

In terms of sheer value, it's nearly impossible to beat the Canon PIXMA TR4720 all-in-one wireless printer. At under $80, this budget inkjet printer can do it all as an easy-to-use home printer. Running costs are manageable if you only print a few documents each month. Thanks to its multifunctional features, you can scan, copy and fax with this comprehensive device.

You can even print wirelessly using Canon's own app, AirPrint, Mopria, or Alexa, if you're interested in voice-activated printing. Even at this price, you still get a 20-sheet ADF, automatic duplexing, and a 100-sheet paper input tray. Unfortunately, there's only an old LCD screen, plus a printer that can only print about 9 black and white pages and 4 color pages per minute.

3. Best multifunction printer: Epson EcoTank ET-3850

The Epson EcoTank ET-3850 may be more expensive than the other printers on this list, but it's a multifunction wireless printer that can handle high print volumes. Epson includes nearly 2 years' worth of ink in the box, and even after refills, your cost per print will remain extremely low for both black-and-white and color printing.

You'll get all the cool features: Wireless and voice-activated printing, automatic duplexing, ADF, 250-sheet paper input tray, and a large 2.4-inch color display. Additionally, you can connect to the printer using Ethernet for fast printing speeds of up to 15 black and white pages and 8 color pages per minute.

4. Best wireless printer: Brother MFC-J4335DW

The Brother MFC-J4335DW Ink Tank Printer has a year's supply of ink cartridges, helping you get started with an incredibly low cost-per-print. Whether you need an ADF, duplex printing, or an input tray, the MFC-J$335DW can meet your needs. You also get AirPrint and Mopria support for wireless printing. The 1.8-inch color display makes the printer easy to use, and average print speeds of over 20 black and 16 color pages further confirm this Brother printer as one of the best mid-range wireless options. Just remember that its color accuracy isn't the best.

5. Best black and white printer: Brother HL-L2350DW

If you don't print color documents, the Brother HL-L2350DW laser printer might be the perfect choice for you. Priced under $100, this can be one of the best products for an office setup or even home use. This compact printer has outstanding print quality thanks to laser technology that is perfect for printing black and white documents.

Brother also includes a 4-month trial of its ink subscription service, but you can cancel at any time. The printer also includes wireless and Alexa printing as well as duplex printing, with a 250-sheet input tray for great value and convenience. Thanks to laser technology, you can print up to 32 pages per minute, more than any other ink tank or inkjet printer on this list.