Connecting a printer to your PC or network doesn't mean you have to worry about finding the right cables and hooking everything up. Instead, why not use Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, or NFC for simple, clutter-free connections to all your devices? To help you decide which wireless printer is right for you, we've rounded up a bunch of the best for a variety of uses and environments.
Color laser printing
HP LaserJet Pro M254dw
HP's laser printer spits out about 22 color pages per minute, can duplex print both sides, and it can handle connections over Wi-Fi, through the HP Smart app, or directly from a USB drive. A 2.7-inch pop-up display allows for easy control and keeps you informed about the print job, and the high-volume toner cartridges allow for longer printing before requiring replacement.
Budget laser printing
Brother HL-L2350DW
Not everyone needs color in their printing life, and the Brother HL-L2350DW can deliver. This monochrome laser printer puts out about 32 pages per minute and can duplex print to save paper. Connect wirelessly over Wi-Fi or via USB, and enjoy relatively low-cost and long-lasting toner replacements. If you need a solid office printer strictly for documents, this is it.
Best all-in-one
HP OfficeJet Pro 8720
This all-in-one workhorse includes print, copy, scan, and fax functions, and it includes Wi-Fi, Ethernet, NFC, USB, and HP Smart app connectivity to make your life easy. It can print about 24 black and white pages per minute (down to 20 with color), and it has a 4.3-inch touch display that gives you full control of the machine.
Great value
Canon TS9120
If you'd like to spend well less than $100 on an all-in-one printer that can print, copy, and scan, check out the Canon TS9120. It connects via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, Ethernet, and popular print apps, and it can produce about 15 black-and-white pages per minute. A 5-inch touch display on the front makes it easy to control each print job.
Deep ink reserves
Epson EcoTank ET-2750
Constantly buying new ink for a printer is a drag, but the Epson EcoTank ET-2750's reserves should be able print about 6,500 black and white pages (5,200 color pages) before needing a replacement. Considering the overall cost for this all-in-one (print, copy, and scan), anyone who prints a lot should get their money's worth. Connect over Wi-Fi, with popular apps, or straight from USB.
Great for photos
Canon Selpy CP1300
This compact photo printer handles up to 4-inch by 6-inch prints, and it has an optional battery pack you can use to take it on the go. Connect with Wi-Fi, Canon's PRINT app, or USB, and control everything from a built-in 3.2-inch display. Paper and ink cartridge replacements for about 100 prints can be had for about $32.
If we're making some suggestions
All of the above printers have a place in a certain home or office, but if you've gone through the list and still can't decide where to start, we have some suggestions. If you need a centerpiece for your small office, HP's OfficeJet Pro 8720 can handle a relatively high volume of printing, scanning, copying, and faxing. If you hate paying for ink and have lots to print, Epson's EcoTank ET-2750 could be the printer that makes your life a whole lot easier, and if you just want an affordable all-in-one, check out Canon's TS9120 that costs well less than $100.
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