Top 20 Color Printers

One of the most affordable and functional, this color printer is suitable for both home and small business offices. The two-sided printing mode, rare in the budget segment, is designed to speed up and simplify the work with the relevant documents. Equally astonishing is its excellent speed: the OfficeJet Pro can easily print up to 34 color or black and white pages in just a minute. And the first print appears after 9 seconds, so urgent printing will not be a problem, as well as printing from a tablet or smartphone, including the AirPrint function. Of course, these useful properties have a positive effect on the HP rating.

Many owners consider the model the most practical and modern representative of the class. Also, reviews often emphasize a convenient small screen and simple controls. But the manufacturer saved on print quality, which sometimes causes small stripes on documents, and photo printing is not supported at all.

The novelty of the beginning of 2018 continues to be among the best due to the favorable ratio of properties, high-quality assembly and the lowest cost. As the cheapest modern color printer, Canon will amaze even the most sophisticated user with rich functionality and print accuracy. A resolution of 4800 by 1200 pixels will be envied even by devices that are several times higher than Pixma in price. The print speed is average, but the inkjet printer supports borderless mode. At the same time, the device interacts with other equipment via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, gets along with devices on iOS and Android.

Also, the model is energy efficient and consumes only 2 watts during standby and 10 watts during operation. With regard to consumables, the printer, alas, is not so modest. The original cartridges required for its operation are designed for only 180 pages, costing no less than other Canon consumables. However, they can be replaced by cheap analogues.

A small "camping" printer for color printing of 62x46 mm photos.The model uses the principle of three-color thermal printing with a resolution of 800x600 dpi, but requires the use of special photo cartridges for 10 shots. The print time for one photo is about 12 seconds, and this is taking into account the processing of the loaded image by the built-in processor. The device works via a Bluetooth connection with a smartphone or laptop running Android or iOS. Power is provided by a built-in battery, the full charge time of which is about two hours.

Reviews for the model are mostly positive, among its advantages are compactness, ease of use, print quality and user-friendliness of the proprietary application interface. There are also negative reviews that talk about problems with the color rendering of some shades, the absence of the Russian language in the software, and possible difficulties in connecting to some outdated smartphones.

The best budget model for home or small office. A key advantage is the built-in 4-color CISS, which provides a resource of up to 6,000 pages per refill. This inkjet printer stands out for its thoughtful functionality, provides print speeds up to 16 pages in color, is equipped with a display for better control of the workflow and is omnivorous to paper media. It connects to a PC via a USB cable, a Wi-Fi module, alas, is not provided.

According to customer reviews, this model has the best balance of features at an affordable price. The advantages of the printer include its long working life, ease of refilling, good ergonomics and excellent print quality.Among the shortcomings, the key ones are noisy operation and the lack of a wireless connection.

Nimble work, low noise level and good print quality were combined by the Japanese in the Canon PIXMA TS704. The official site will be extremely useful for owners of this model, as it regularly uploads fresh drivers and firmware updates. Well compatible with the capricious Ubuntu operating system. The box comes with a few extra sheets of photo paper for testing photo printing.

The small volume of cartridges limits the performance of the printer, and the Android application is not stable during operation. According to customer reviews, photo processing will have to be done in separate applications, and interacting with folders is generally problematic here.

An interesting model that can decorate any office that requires high-quality color printing of documents, graphs or tables in A3 format for presentations, etc. The type of printing here is inkjet piezoelectric, 9 pigment ink cartridges are used and the issuance of drops of 2 pl. The printer can print photos, supports borderless mode, and its maximum resolution is 5760x1440 dpi. A nice bonus is printing on DVDs.

Reviews for this modification are not so numerous, but they note the highest print quality, support for a Wi-Fi connection, the ability to connect directly to a local network via an Ethernet cable, omnivorousness to paper and the presence of a convenient LCD display. On the other hand, the printer is extremely slow (up to 0.5 A3 sheets per minute in color), likes to make some noise, and its weight reaches 15 kg.

The most simple structurally and functionally printer with CISS. Gives out up to 4.5 pages per minute in color printing and about 8.5 in black and white. As you can see, such a low speed is relevant only for the home, when you need to print several sheets for work or study. This is confirmed by the permissible resolution, which does not exceed 720x720 dpi in any mode. Note that the model does not support photo printing, and the CISS capacity is enough for an average of 5000-6000 pages. PC connection only via USB cable.

Among the advantages of this printer, noted by customer reviews, are low power consumption (up to 10 W), compact dimensions, ease of operation and printing on various types of paper. Among the shortcomings, it is important to highlight the lack of a tray for issuing printed sheets, noise during operation, problems with color reproduction of pictures with saturated shades.

Small-sized color printer with piezoelectric inkjet printing and built-in CISS. Can print at a maximum resolution of 5760x1440 dpi and at up to 15 pages per minute in color (up to 27 pages in black and white).The capacity of the CISS is enough for 6000-7000 pages, depending on the selected quality. Of the connection interfaces, there is only USB, which limits the scope of application to a home or small office. An important difference from many competitors is the capacity of the paper feed tray, increased from the standard 60 sheets to 100.

Customer reviews of the printer do not contain significant criticism, the main complaints are related to the high cost of original ink, the noise during its operation and the low speed of printing photos. In addition, from time to time there are mentions of possible marks on the paper from the gears of the feed mechanism, but usually the problem lies in choosing too low a media density. It is noteworthy, but it was the last problem, more related to usage errors, that led to an underestimation of the model's rating on review sites.

The list of the best printers for the home, surprisingly, included a very budgetary and in all respects profitable inkjet machine. Despite the lack of popular wireless interfaces, the model is considered quite technological and modern. Its main advantage is the excellent implementation of CISS technology, thanks to which there is no longer a need to choose between economy and print quality. CISS inks are cheaper than conventional cartridges, and their volume reaches 7,000 sheets for color printing. At the same time, the resolution is 4800 by 1200 pixels, guaranteeing amazing accuracy of photos and documents.

Both experts and amateur owners praise the color reproduction and detail of prints in their reviews.Also, many consider the budget CISS to be profitable and fast enough compared to other inkjet printers. The weak points of the device were only modest functionality and the lack of a USB cable.

Unlike most of the participants in our rating, the Selphy series printer only supports A6 format, that is, it prints only on photo paper and labels. With a weight of less than 900 grams and dimensions comparable to the size of a small but thick book, the mini-printer will fit not only on any shelf, but also in a backpack or even a handbag. Therefore, the model is suitable both for home and for instant photo printing right on the trip. Photo enthusiasts will undoubtedly consider the built-in card reader as a noticeable plus, which allows you to view, edit and transfer fresh photos from an SD card to paper. In addition, the portable printer can run on battery power and supports a range of wireless technologies.

In addition to lightness and functionality, in a pocket model, many users are attracted by the excellent print quality for such a crumb and good speed. The printer is often praised for its pleasant ergonomics combined with a large color screen.

This model stands out in several ways. Firstly, there is a built-in 6-color CISS with a resource of up to 1800 pages. Secondly, the print speed is impressive, reaching 38 A4 pages per minute.Thirdly, the paper feed tray has been increased to 120 sheets. The maximum resolution supported by the printer is 5760x1440 dpi, there is support for borderless printing, photo printing, CD / DVD labeling, PC connection via Wi-Fi. Pleased with the dimensions (537x187x289 mm), which, with a weight of 6 kg, allow you to use the device both in the office and at home.

As for the reviews, they do not highlight any important additional benefits, but there are a number of nuances associated with the operation. So, this printer is better suited for printing on glossy paper, has a print head with a reduced resource, periodically fails with a weak Wi-Fi signal, and original ink will cost a lot.

A printer with LED printing, in many ways reminiscent of a laser, is often called the best because of its high speed and unpretentiousness. Designed for a fairly large volume, Brother is equipped with capacious paper trays and prints at a speed of 22 sheets per minute. The cartridge yield of 1400 pages for color printing and 2500 for black and white exceeds even laser counterparts. At the same time, unlike inkjet printers, the model is also suitable for occasional printing.

The ink in the cartridges does not dry out with rare use, which, combined with a good resource, allows you to rarely change consumables. The printer is also convenient when working with two-sided documents and supports a range of wireless technologies. According to many users, Brother is prominent among high-volume home appliances. The reviews note the speed, all kinds of interfaces, including Wi-Fi, ease of use and maintenance.

The Ricoh P C300W is the fastest color printer in this price range. And yet, it is the best in terms of the resource of basic cartridges, the volume of which allows you to print up to 2300 pages. Among other things, we note the presence of productive "brains" based on the Intel Celeron M processor, automatic two-sided printing, support for Wi-Fi, PostScript, AirPrint and NFC. An LCD display is provided to simplify the setup process.

According to customer reviews, the Ricoh P C300W is an excellent laser printer with wide functionality, high-quality assembly, a convenient setup menu and high print speed. At the same time, branded consumables for this model are very expensive, the dimensions are large, and the weight reaches 25 kg, i.e. The printer is not suitable for home use. We also note that some users had difficulties setting up Wi-Fi printing.

A good printer with an optimal balance of features, suitable for both home use and small office use. Uses thermal inkjet printing with a resolution of 1200x4800 dpi and a speed of up to 9 sheets per minute in color mode. There is photo printing support, borderless printing option, Wi-Fi connection, plus AirPrint function. All operating information is displayed on a small 2-inch LCD display. In addition, the model is quite compact and weighs only 2.1 kg.

The reviews separately mention the ability to use the printer autonomously due to the built-in battery, which many people use when traveling on business trips, since the compact dimensions and low weight do not cause problems. On the other hand, the body plastic is very easily soiled and scratches quickly, so the appearance will fall into disrepair after a couple of months of active travel. Another disadvantage is the high cost of consumables.

This printer is the best price offer among models using laser printing. The device supports 4 colors, and the resource of standard cartridges is about 1200 sheets in color printing. This is enough for the office, but you can install larger versions, increasing the print margin to 2300 pages. The printer supports a wide range of paper media, produces a resolution of 1200x1200 dpi for A4 format, warms up in 13 seconds and prints at speeds up to 18 pages. Note that the recommended monthly yield is 30,000 pages and the paper feed tray can hold 251 sheets.

In reviews, users praise the model for its high performance, affordability, Wi-Fi, AirPrint support and direct media printing options. The negative aspects of operation include rather big dimensions, the difficulty of setting up some modes and a high level of noise.

Recommended by experts for large corporate offices, this solid color laser printer excels in the most important performance parameters. A special pride that distinguishes the LaserJet Enterprise from all others is the literally lightning speed of color and text printing at 56 sheets per minute, which simply does not equal. At the same time, the laser printer pleases with a resolution of 1200 by 1200, which is good for an office device, sheet feed up to 3200 units, a 500-sheet output tray, Internet support and direct printing from various devices, a color LCD screen and even automatic two-sided printing.

The huge resource of cartridges of the most productive American brand printer also speaks in favor of HP. Color toner is enough for printing 10,500 sheets, and black for all 12,500. Therefore, this HP is a godsend for those who do not want to splurge on paint.

Color laser printer for medium size office. Prints at speeds up to 31 pages per minute, uses 4 cartridges with a yield of up to 1800 pages in color and up to 3000 in black and white. Equipped with a user-friendly LCD panel that facilitates the setup and preparation process. Supports most modern technological solutions: PostScript 3, PDF, AirPrint, Wi-Fi printing, etc. For all its merits, it is also distinguished by rather compact dimensions, but not the best energy efficiency, consuming up to 580 W in print mode.

Reviews from experts and customers note the good quality of color printing with decent color reproduction and fast duplex operation.It also talks about the lack of chipping cartridges, which reduces the cost of replacing consumables. Among the shortcomings of the model, it is worth mentioning the lack of protection against dust penetration into working areas, so it is recommended to close the device after printing.

This model with a high user rating is the best price offer in the segment of professional devices and will cost a little less than 30,000 rubles. The Ricoh P C301W offers 4-color laser printing at up to 25 pages per minute and a resolution of 2400x600 dpi. The maximum monthly print yield is 65,000 pages, and basic cartridges will provide up to 6,300 printed sheets. The printer is perfectly balanced and adapted to office needs, equipped with Wi-Fi and NFC modules, supports duplex printing in auto mode, AirPrint, PostScript, etc.

Buyers note the high build quality of this printer, excellent performance, quick preparation for printing the first page (up to 20 seconds), breadth of functionality and ease of setup. Perhaps the only drawback is the lack of support for photo printing, which can be a problem for some users.

A powerful laser printer for the office that stands out for its working resource - up to 80,000 pages per month. Printing here is 4-color, with a resolution of 600x600 dpi and automatic two-sided mode. The print head warm-up time is 60 seconds, then the printer runs at up to 35 pages per minute.The standard paper input tray holds 700 sheets, and the output tray holds 250 sheets. As for the resource of the cartridges, the basic ones provide up to 2500 pages with an average coverage.

The reviews highlight the presence of support for a large number of operating modes, security features, the convenience of a 5-inch touch screen and overall high print quality. Among the shortcomings, we note the lack of a Wi-Fi module, high power consumption (up to 705 W), increased noise and not the most friendly interface for those who buy Xerox equipment for the first time.

Over the long history of the brand, Kyocera devices have proven to be worthy of value for money, and the brand's most affordable laser printer continues the good tradition. Despite the impressive dimensions and weight of 21 kilograms, this model for the home is purchased no less than for the office. It will undoubtedly come in handy when printing color documents, diagrams and even drawings. Indeed, for a laser device, this rating participant received a very good resolution. The 550 page feed capability can be convenient when printing a large project. Built-in card reader and wireless modules allow Kyocera to receive files without connecting to a computer.

In many reviews, the printer is referred to as a good option for home and home office due to a decent resolution of 1200 dpi, long service life and useful additions. Among the shortcomings, it is worth noting the rather large dimensions and not the best color reproduction.