Have you ever been in a situation where you know you will be late for your flight but are helpless as you don’t have a printer at home to get the ticket/boarding pass printed? Or do your kids realize they need to submit printed school projects the next day but the printing shops are closed as it’s late? Having a printer at home can be a wise option as it saves you from such unforeseen situations. Whether it is flight tickets school projects or important documents, printers at home help you scan, print or photocopy anything you like at your convenience.
Although there are various types of printers available but two most used printers are Inkjet and Laser Printers. Before buying a printer one needs to keep certain factors in mind-
- Your needs
- Cost of printing per page
- The ease of using & setting up a printer
- Printing speed
- Printing capacity
- Duty Cycle
- Connectivity features
Now let us have a look at some of the best Inkjet & Laser Printers available for Indian Homes at the moment.
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Inkjet Printers
Inkjet printers provide fast and reliable printing solutions for your everyday needs. It is a computer peripheral that produces hard copies of a text document or photo by spraying droplets of ink onto paper.
1. HP Ultra 4826 Printer
Price- Rs. 8299
Available on- Amazon
Features- HP Ultra 4826 3-in-1 printer can print, scan, and photocopy with ease. The printer is compact, lightweight, and easy to set which makes it great for homes in India. Multiple documents can be printed with ease by connecting them with compatible devices. It has dual-band connectivity to give a stable connection. HP Ink cartridges should be used for sharp and clear results. You can print, scan, or copy from anywhere using the HP smart App. The per page cost is approximately 48 paisa and up to 1300 black and 700 color pages can be printed with a single cartridge inside the box.
2. Canon Pixma G2020
Price- Rs. 11,499
Available on- Amazon
Features- The Canon Pixma G2020 is an all-in-one inkjet printer that can print, scan and photocopy with ease. The printer weighs 6.4 kgs and ink bottles are inserted that give up to 7600 black and white and 7700 color pages/ per bottle. The ink bottles are anti-drip and spill-resistant and have a unique nozzle to enable hassle-free refilling. Those who need 100 to 300 pages a month will like this printer. The printer prints at a fast speed and has an LCD display and multiple paper-size support. The device allows the printing of borderless photos in 45 seconds and is compatible with WiFi as well as USB.
3. Epson EcoTank L3211 Printer
Price- Rs. 11, 950
Available on- Amazon
Features- The Epson EcoTank L3211 printer is an ideal solution for printing at home with prints at just 9 paise per page for black and 24 paise per page for colored prints. The printer can print borderless photos in sizes up to 4R and has a compact design which means a low footprint and less space. The designated nozzles of ink bottles ensure spill-free and error-free refilling. The printer can print, copy, and scan files effortlessly and is powered by Epson’s Heat-Free technology.
4. Brother DCP-T820W Printer
Price- Rs. 19,645
Available on- Amazon
Features– Brother DCP-T820W printer is an all-in-one device that can print, scan, and photocopy files with ease. For those who need a print speed of up to 30/26ppm, Brother’s printer can speed up their tasks. The printer allows duplex (two-sided) printing which reduces operating costs and lowers cost per print. The printer can easily print up to 150 pages in a day and the paper tray is adjustable for various paper sizes. The refill tank system features a transparent cover that allows easy front access to the embedded ink tank. It is WiFi and USB compatible.
5. HP Ink Advantage 6075
Price- Rs. 10,999
Available on- Amazon
Features- HP Ink Advantage 6075 is an ideal solution for printing, scanning, and photocopying at home. The printer can be connected to WiFi safely with self-healing technology. The device allows automatic two-sided printing which means it can save time and paper and borderless printing can also be done with this printer. The support from HP Smart App allows secure fax from any mobile device and dual-band WiFi allows the printer to detect and resolve problems on its own. There is a smart, discrete control panel that lights up when required to keep you updated on your tasks.
Laser Printers
A laser printer is a type of computer printer that uses a non-impact photocopier technology where there are no keys striking the paper. A laser beam draws the document on a selenium-coated drum using electrical charges to print a page.
1. HP Laserjet 108A Monochrome Laser Printer
Price- Rs. 11,999
Available on- Amazon
Features- The HP Laserjet 108A Monochrome Laser Printer has a compact and portable design that makes it fit anywhere. The printer supports A4, A5, B5, Oficio, Envelope, Plain, Thick, Thin, and all other types of print media. The device has a space-saving design with 150 sheet input and 100 sheet output. The printer has print speeds of up to 21/20 ppm and gives sharp text, bold blacks, and crisp graphics. HP provides a 1-year warranty with the laser printer.
2. Canon MF3010 Digital Multifunction Laser Printer
Price- Rs. 16,400
Available on- Amazon
Features- The Canon MF3010 Digital Multifunction Laser Printer features a new operation panel design that integrates seamlessly with the body of the device. The printer has a stylish and user-friendly layout that enables easy operation of the device. The device can print up to 18ppm with a printout time of 7.8 seconds. It uses Toner Cartridge 925 that integrates the photosensitive drum, cleaning unit, and toner reservoir in one compact package, saving costs and making toner replacements easy. The printer has a page yield of 1600 pages and is ideal for regular or frequent home or small office usage for printing at a fast speed.
3. Pantum P2210 Single Function Monochrome Laser Printer
Price- Rs. 8799
Available on- Amazon
Features- Pantum P2210 Single Function Monochrome Laser Printer has an input tray capacity of 150 pages and supports A4, B5 A6, and DL media types. The printer can print 15000 pages in one duty cycle and has a print speed of 20 pages per minute. The printer is 4.75 kg in weight and has a compact design that will not take up much space. The printer is easy to use and has sharp printing capabilities. This device can be connected via Hi-Speed USB 2.0.
4. Brother HL L2321D Single Function Monochrome Laser Printer
Price- Rs. 10, 549
Available on- Amazon
Features- Brother HL L2312D Laser Printer is a single-function monochrome printer with auto duplex printing. It helps improve your productivity with print speeds of up to 30 ppm and has a high print resolution of 2400×600 dpi with crisp text and excellent graphics. Print professional two-sided documents and booklets using the automatic 2-sided printing feature. There is a manual feed slot and rear paper exit that gives a straight-through paper path for thicker documents such as envelopes and letterheads that ensure the best printing outputs. It has a 250-sheet capacity paper tray that handles letter or legal-size paper. It weighs 6.8kg and is compact in size.
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