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You don’t need to spend a ton to get a solid home printer. The good news: a handful of reliable inkjets regularly dip to prices that make them genuine no-brainers. I’ve rounded up the best home printer deals worth grabbing right now — no filler, no overpriced laser stuff you don’t need.
Best Home Printer Deals Right Now
All picks are wireless all-in-one inkjets — the sweet spot for home use. Print, scan, copy without a subscription or a cluttered desk.
Best budget deal: HP DeskJet 2855e — under $50
Overview Effortlessly print, scan, and copy with this compact, wireless printer, paired with the easiest-to-use print app. From labels to recipes, enjoy a seamless experience from the America`s most trusted printer brand. For home users with basic printing needs who want an affordable,...
Under $50 for a wireless AIO that prints, scans, and copies. The DeskJet 2855e is the pick if you barely print and just want something that works when you need it. HP+ enrollment gets you 6 months of free Instant Ink — worth taking if you print infrequently.
Runner-up budget: Epson XP-4205 — around $59
Enjoy easy, everyday printing—plain and simple—with the Expression Home XP-4205. From coupons to directions, recipes to homework, the XP-4205 delivers the documents you need without missing a beat. Engineered with Epson’s state-of-the-art imaging technology, this high-performance, all-in-one...
A step up from the DeskJet. The XP-4205 adds an auto document feeder slot and slightly better photo output. Good deal if you scan documents regularly and don’t want to feed pages one at a time.
Best value mid-range: HP DeskJet 4255e — $49.99
Explore the multifunctional capabilities of the DeskJet 4255e Wireless All-In-One Color Thermal Inkjet Printer, a compact and wireless device designed for effortless printing, scanning, and copying. This printer is equipped with an automatic document feeder, making it an ideal choice for home...
Same price range as the 2855e but more capable — larger paper capacity, faster print speeds, and a color touchscreen. If these two are the same price when you’re shopping, grab the 4255e.
Solid all-rounder: Epson WorkForce WF-2950 — $69
Epson WorkForce WF-2950 Wireless All-in-One Printer with Scan, Copy, Fax, Auto Document Feeder, Automatic 2-Sided Printing and 2.4" Color Display The easy-to-use, pro-quality home office printer—with convenient features. Business printing should be simple. That’s why we developed the WorkForce...
The WF-2950 is the pick for anyone who scans regularly — it has an automatic document feeder that handles multi-page documents without babysitting. At $69 it’s a fair deal for the extra functionality.
Long-term value: HP DeskJet 4252e — $74
The HP DeskJet 4252e All-in-One Printer delivers color printing, 60-sheet paper capacity, and an auto document feeder plus flatbed scanner for easy scanning and copying. Get perfectly formatted prints with HP AI, that easily removes unwanted content from web pages and emails so your prints are...
The 4252e sits a tier above the 4255e with a slightly larger ink capacity and a dedicated photo tray. If you print photos at home with any regularity, the $74 price makes this a strong deal.
Best deal if you print a lot: Epson EcoTank ET-2803 — $179
Your family needs a printer that’s fast, affordable, and easy to use. That’s why we developed the EcoTank ET-2803 – an innovative cartridge-free solution that uses high-capacity, easily refillable ink tanks. So you’ll worry less about running out of ink, and save a lot on replacement ink (1)....
$179 sounds steep compared to the others. But the ET-2803 runs on refillable ink tanks instead of cartridges — the included ink is enough for roughly 4,500 black pages and 7,500 color pages. If you print more than 20 pages a month, this pays for itself fast. Probably the best long-term deal on this list.
When to buy a printer
Printer prices fluctuate but there are patterns worth knowing:
- Back to school (late July–September) — retailers push printer deals hard. Best time of year for entry-level picks.
- Black Friday / Cyber Monday — inkjet AIOs regularly hit their lowest prices. EcoTank models see the biggest percentage drops.
- End of quarter / clearance — when a newer model launches, the previous generation often gets clearanced. Check model numbers — last year’s hardware is usually identical under the hood.
Don’t pay for features you won’t use
The biggest deal-killer for home printers isn’t the sticker price — it’s ink. Standard cartridges cost $15–25 each and run out fast if you print photos or anything in color. Do the math before buying a cheap printer with expensive ink. The EcoTank model above flips this equation entirely.
Need a full breakdown before deciding? Check the best home printers guide for a proper head-to-head comparison.
FAQ
Are these deals available all the time?
Prices change constantly. The prices listed here are what the CE product data shows right now — check the current price before you buy. Most of these models hover in this range year-round with occasional dips lower.
Is the cheapest printer actually the best deal?
Not necessarily. A $50 printer with $25 cartridges that run out every month will cost you far more than a $179 EcoTank over a year or two. Match the printer to how much you actually print.
Do these printers need a subscription?
No — all the picks above work without a subscription. HP+ and Epson Connect are optional. HP Instant Ink is a separate subscription service that makes sense if you print a lot; skip it if you print infrequently.
