Consumer Reports has tested all the printers in this list. This gives you a reliable opinion on the printers' quality. They also give you an estimate of the overall cost of each printer in the long run. This will assist you in deciding which printer is best for you. We will be discussing the Epson Expression Premium XP620 and the HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 printers.
Epson Expression Premium XP-620
The Epson Expression Premium XP620 All In-One Inkjet Printer offers unbeatable photo quality. It prints borderless up to 8x10 and has a 2.7-inch LCD screen. Wireless connectivity is available, as well as sharp text and graphics. It is very affordable at just $130. Ink costs are also relatively low.
Consumer Reports voted Epson Expression Premium XP620 a Best Buy. It includes Wi-Fi printing, email printing, as well as remote printing. It also features an SD media slot that allows users print directly from SD card.
The EcoTank system used by this printer saves users from purchasing new ink cartridges. It can store ink for up to 2 years. Although it's more expensive than others printers it doesn't require costly replacements. It's worth considering if you need a low-volume home MFP.
HP OfficeJet Pro 8710
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 color all-in one printer is a high-quality, top-quality model. It offers a variety of great features. It can print, copy, scan, and connect wirelessly. It comes with four ink ready cartridges. This printer is ideal to use in a small office with up to five members.
This HP printer comes with an impressive 850-page capacity for black ink and 420-pages for color ink. It costs only 2.2% per page for black, 8.9 for color and 8.9 for each page for colour. In addition, the printer comes with a six-month Instant Ink trial.
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8710 Printer was introduced in 2007. The printer is modern but still offers great value and affordability. The U.S. has excellent support from HP and the printer is well supported. But it isn't worth it to purchase it at its launch price.
Canon MegaTank printers
The Printers--All-in-One Test Program includes the Canon MegaTank PIXMA G3260. This program rates different models of printers based on their print quality. Higher scores indicate better quality and more uniform type and curves. This test measures how quickly five pages can be printed. Generally, a printer that takes less than 14 seconds to print five pages is rated Excellent. A printer taking more than 29 seconds to print five pages will be rated as Fair. Printers that take more than 39 seconds are rated Poor.
Canon MegaTank Pixma G4210, all-in-1 tank printer. It costs $300. This is $300 lower than an identical model using inkjet carts. The printer's maintenance costs are $18 for three years and $30 every five years. This printer is more cost-effective than inkjet printers, with a savings of over $300. Even more economical is the Canon MegaTank G3202 tanks printer. The average user prints around 35 pages per month. Therefore, a supertank model is more cost-effective and will save you money.