Discover the best all-in-one printers - tested, reviewed, and rated by our TechRadar Pro print specialist.
There’s no denying the convenience of a printer that can also scan and copy your documents or send and receive a fax. An all-in-one (AIO) or multifunction printer (MFP) is simply a printer with an inbuilt scanner and it makes a lot of sense if you want to do more than just print. Many of the best home printers I've tested feature these tools. When a new print-only product is released by the likes of HP, Epson, Canon, or Brother, it’s nearly always accompanied by a range of AOI variants offering additional features such as a scanner, fax, or an ADF (automatic document feed). The choice can be bewildering.
As TechRadar Pro’s resident printer specialist, I’ve tested over a hundred inkjet and laser printers and from those in-depth reviews, I’ve shortlisted the very best all-in-one printers. From inexpensive inkjet small-in-ones to larger laser multifunction devices aimed at the office, these are all excellent printers that can do much more than print.
The quick list
Best AIO printer overall
Though slim on the frills, this all-in-one printer can print at high resolution, has four refillable tanks, and can hold up to 250 sheets of A4 paper.
Best budget AIO printer
An inexpensive all-rounder, this printer with low print demands can scan and copy as well as print. It's just as great in the office as it is for home use.
Best AIO color laser printer
This all-in-one delivers print speed and quality ideal for small and medium businesses, and comes with an excellent touch display interface.
Best AIO for the home office
Boasting Canon's MegaTank tech, this full-featured printer is an affordable option for those who work from home. It comes with a fax facility.
Best for home photos
Though slim on features like a touchscreen or auto duplex mode, this six-tank inkjet delivers in terms of producing high-quality photos.
Best AIO photo printer
The steep price tag on this refillable cartridge printer is more than worth it if you're looking for striking, detailed and professional prints.
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Best AIO for copying
Aside from its consistently crisp print quality, this all-in-one comes with a 35-sheet automatic document feeder and excellent photocopying skills.
Best all-in-one for high-volume jobs
Besides meeting your printing, scanning, and copying, this has a very high capacity for toner and paper as well as photocopies and prints very quickly.
Best with cutter
Though it's great at printing a wide range of media, it's ability to can scan and copy while reducing or enlarging by up to 400% is what sets it apart.
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The best all-in-one printer overall
This three-in-one inkjet printer can print, scan and copy and has a 30-sheet ADF (automatic document feed) for scheduled copying tasks. There's no touchscreen or front USB port, but it can print very well at high resolution making it great for photos and text documents.
It also has four refillable ink tanks, which means savings of up to 90 percent on an equivalent cartridge-based model. And there's a generous amount of bottled ink in the box -- enough for 14,000 black and white pages, or 5,200 colors. The Epson EcoTank ET-3850's running cost is meager, and despite being compact, it can hold 250 sheets of A4 paper and 337ml of ink.
Read our full Epson EcoTank ET-3850 review
The best budget all-in-one printer
This inexpensive inkjet is an all-rounder and ideal for a home office with relatively low print demands. It’s a three-in-one with print, scans, and copy capability, and the US model comes with a 20-sheet ADF (automatic document feed).
The nearest equivalent UK model (Brother DCP-J1140DW) has no ADF, but it prints reliably, quickly (16.5 ppm color and 17 ppm black and white), and with an all-around performance that belies the low price. There’s no front USB port and no Ethernet port at the rear, but there is a touchscreen interface, and we think this basic Brother printer is a bargain.
The printer has various connectivity options, like built-in Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and NFC for swift mobile device printing. The Brother MFC-J1170DW is suitable for homes and small offices with its compact design and flexible connectivity options.
Read our full Brother DCP-J1140DW review
The best all-in-one color laser printer
The crisp design of the Canon i-SENSYS MF742Cdw would not look out of place in the office or the home office, and it comes with all of the features you could need for either situation. There is duplex printing, a fifty-sheet ADF, and a front USB port for walk-up printing from a thumb drive.
The print speed and quality are good enough for any small to medium-sized business, and the running cost is competitive. If required, you can load 250 sheets of A4 paper in the main tray and add additional paper trays. Thanks to the excellent touchscreen interface and built-in Wi-Fi functionality, it is also straightforward. But if your work requires fax, you should look at the almost identical i-SENSYS MF744Cdw model.
Read our full Canon i-SENSYS MF742Cdw review
The best AIO printer for the home office
The Canon PIXMA G7020 marks a significant refinement in Canon’s cartridge-free MegaTank technology, and this model sits at the top of its product tree. It is very well-featured, with duplex printing and scanning, an automatic document feeder, and a fax facility. Plenty of room for paper in the main tray and ink in the box — enough for 18,000 monochrome pages or 7,700 color pages. That makes this all-in-one printer the most economical and ideal for a small office that needs to print plenty of color documents.
The printer doesn't have touchscreen functionality. Instead, it has a tiny two-line monochrome LCD screen and navigation buttons. Although it's inconvenient using a dated control panel like that, the G7020 has solid connectivity options, like USB 2.0, Ethernet, 802.11n Wi-Fi, and companion apps for iOS and Android.
The best all-in-one photo printer for home
We’re big fans of the Canon PIXMA G620/G650 for its incredible color fidelity thanks to its six-ink system. We found that printing photos and vibrant images came out with very natural shading thanks to the wider color gamut afforded by having those six colors at hand. Additionally, this printer manages to do all this while keeping the cost of ink down as it uses refillable ink cartridges.
While the Canon PIXMA G620/G650 is an excellent photo printer, it’s also a great all-in-one. It also scans and copies as well as WiFi with AirPrint compatibility. You can even use a wide range of papers with it.
Since it comes with a solidly mid-range price tag, it’s somewhat stripped down from its design to the fact that there’s no touch screen, no auto duplex, or even a main paper tray. And, the rear paper tray only holds 100 sheets, printing at a slower speed than we would like. However, what it can do, especially its photo printing, more than makes up for its shortcomings.
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Read our full Canon PIXMA G620/G650 review
The best all-in-one photo printer for photographers
Despite the steep price tag, the Epson EcoTank ET-8550 is a fantastic printer. Its six color ink system produces beautiful images. We found rinting monochromatic images especially striking due to the inclusion of gray ink, something that other printers don’t typically have. And, since its ink system uses refillable cartridges, you’ll save a bit on the long-term cost.
Of course, it can copy and scan as well, though the scan resolution is a bit lower than we would expect from a printer that can spit out something in 5,760 x 1,400 dpi. Duplex printing is on hand as well as AirPrint compatibility and WiFi Direct. Plus, there’s a front USB Host port and SD card slot.
Using this Epson printer is a pleasure also because it comes with a large easy-to-navigate touch screen and a motorized out tray, which we appreciated for its convenience. Did we mention that there’s a mobile app for even more control and functionality?
Read our full Epson EcoTank ET-8550 review
The best all-in-one printer for copying
If you have the space, the multifunction HP LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdw will serve a small business well thanks to its consistently crisp print quality, functional 35-sheet automatic document feeder, and mechanical photocopying skills. This is a mono machine, and it's not the fastest laser on the block, but it's quicker than any inkjet and offers an attractive blend of features and performance.
The printer's 250-sheet paper capacity and 30ppm print speed make it productive. Its features, like scanning to email, duplex printing, and wireless connectivity for up to five users, make it simple and convenient. The HP LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdw's static display is a touchscreen, making it easier to use than the mono LCD panels on regular printers.
Read our full HP LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdw review
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The best AIO printer for high-volume jobs
If you can find room for this substantial four-in-one laser device in your office, it will almost certainly meet your printing, scanning, and copying requirements. The Xerox VersaLink C405 has a very high capacity for toner and paper, with room for 550 sheets in the main paper tray and another 150 in its multipurpose tray. It photocopies and prints very quickly, and the large touchscreen interface is the most sophisticated you will find on the front of any printer.
This powerful multifunctional printer likely accommodates all the paper-handling demands of a medium or large office. But it weighs 33kg and has a large footprint, so you'll need enough space to keep it and at least two people to shift it around. Despite looking reasonably comprehensive, the Xerox VersaLink C405 can't accommodate A3 paper.
Read our full Xerox VersaLink C405 review
The best all-in-one printer with cutter
The Brother DCP-J1800DW is not the printer for a high-volume office. Its ink cartridges are small. It’s not the fastest printer out there, especially when duplex printing. And, it can’t duplex scan, either.
Yet, it’s still worth considering. It not only does a great job printing a wide range of media including photos, but it can scan and copy while reducing or enlarging by 400 percent. What really impressed us however is its built-in guillotine. We were able to print two flyers per sheet when using the cut function, reducing paper waste as well as cost. Additionally, the cuts were quick and clean. We also found it to be just as efficient and precise with coated photo paper as well as thin sheets.
Beyond the guillotine, an integrated automatic document feeder capable of holding 20 sheets and the ability to AirPrint, not to mention an easy-to-use touchscreen, make this Brother printer a stellar option for any home office that needs to create unique prints.
Read our full Brother DCP-J1800DW review
How to choose the best all-in-one printer for you
When choosing the best all-in-one printer, consider the printer's pricing. This includes checking the price of the ink and toner and calculating the overall cost of printing each page.
Then you'll want to evaluate whether you want a laser or inkjet printer. Laser printers are ideal for printing text documents swiftly (and inexpensively), while inkjet printers are excellent at printing colors accurately. However, laser printers have a higher initial outlay cost. On the other hand, inkjet printers are cheap to buy, but the ink cartridges cost more than the toner for a laser.
For office or business use, with high-volume document printing, a laser printer will likely be the best all-in-one printer choice. For general office print jobs, photographs, and other on-page visuals, inkjets are usually preferred. For more flexibility, it's worth seeing if you can find-AIO models of the best wireless printers.
You'll also want to check the print speed, quality, and connectivity options to find the perfect printer for your work.
Best all-in-one printers: FAQs
What is an all-in-one printer?
An all-in-one printer has additional functionalities, like scanning, photocopying, and sometimes even faxing. These printers offer centralized and efficient document management solutions for business users with diverse printing requirements.
How we test the best all-in-one printers
As the senior printer editor at TechRadar Pro, I’ve tested hundreds of products, including the best photo printers, best ink tank printers, and the best printers for Mac, and I’m always improving my methodology. The process starts right from the unboxing and initial set-up, which is timed. If there’s a problem with unsustainable packaging or a baffling user manual, I’ll call it. If it’s a pleasure to use, that’ll be reflected in the final score too. I always test both wired and wireless connections and explore the various remote printing companion apps offered by brands such as HP and Epson as these often enhance the user experience.
For the performance tests, I have a folder of test cards, photos and text documents designed to assess detail resolution, contrast, color accuracy and gamut. Some test images are particularly good for spotting feathering and smearing among inkjets. A ten-page text document is useful for measuring print rates because I never take manufacturer's claims at face value. Having said that, the quoted print and scan speeds are usually accurate enough that I rarely contradict them.
I print each test page on a range of standard paper stock from cheap 75gsm sheets to 600gsm card, as every printer has its limits and preferences when it comes to paper quality. And if the manual claims you can print on envelopes, labels or t-shirts, I test that too.
Features such as auto-duplex scanning or copying multi-page documents via an ADF (automatic document feed) are evaluated, and an assessment of build quality and design contributes to the overall rating. I pay particular attention to the COO (cost of ownership) because cheap printers can often give lower value for money when you calculate the ongoing consumables cost. For more on our review process, see How we test printers
