06 Printer — HP

The Cheapskate: HP OfficeJet 3830

This well-priced printer is easy to set up and even easier to use.

Best feature: Remote printer means you can print from your phone or tablet on the go and have it waiting for you when you get home.

Worst feature: The rear paper feeder (in lieu of a tray) can only hold 30 sheets and occasionally has problems with grabbing multiple sheets at once or jamming.

Price: $60


06 Printer — Epson

The First-Class: Epson WorkForce ET-4550

This work horse lives up to it’s name, and the refillable ink system can’t be beat.

Best feature: Savings on ink with cartridge free printing and enough included ink for up to 11,000 pages quickly make up for the high price tag.

Worst feature: Printing can only be done over WiFi, as there are no card or USB readers.

Price: $500


06 Printer — Brother

The Best of Both: Brother Printer MFC-J680DW

A fantastic high quality printer for light everyday use.

Best feature: Individual ink cartridges so you don’t have to replace all three when one color is low. Plus optional AmazonDash replenishment means you never have to worry about running out when you need to print an important document or remembering a model number when you head to the store.

Worst feature: No duplex scanning and copying, so if this is a feature you would need, this may not be the printer for you.

Price: $110