Best Printers for Any Home-Office Need (2026): Brother, HP, and More
The story
Need to print labels, stickers, stacks of pages, color photos, or even a textured mug? I tested the best home printers, including ink-tank, cartridge, and laser options.
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Everybody prints. At least, everyone I know. Yet as digital tickets and phone camera scanning become increasingly common, more homes are operating without a printer. For those who do need to print stuff from time to time or who just moved to a home office and really need a workhorse, I ve got you covered.
In addition to writing for WIRED as a freelancer, I have a side hustle selling trading cards online, which has me printing packing slips, shipping labels, and even scanning cards on a daily basis. Given that I use a printer so frequently, I can understand how frustrating it is when the tool doesn t work right.
I ve spent hours testing top printers to gauge their printing quality, cost efficiency, and how often they gave me a headache. While I prefer laser printers for their ease of use and consistency, ink-tank options are quickly becoming more appealing. Below, I have great options for both, as well as your classic ink-cartridge–based devices.
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