Printers advice guides

Print, copy, scan or fax - expert Which? reviews reveal the best inkjet printers and best laser printers from Canon, Epson, HP and more.

Which printer should you buy?
Everything you need to know about buying the best printer. Plus, see the best laser printers and best inkjet printers for 2019.
Best cheap printers
The best cheap printers on sale in the UK in 2018. From cheap printers to run, to budget printers and best value printers.
Best cheap printer ink
Printer ink doesn’t have to be a rip-off. We show you the best printer ink brands for quality, value for money and customer satisfaction, along with the best places to buy ink online so you can get a good deal.

Put us to the test

Our Test Labs compare features and prices on a range of products. Try Which? to unlock our reviews. You'll instantly be able to compare our test scores, so you can make sure you don't get stuck with a Don't Buy.

Inkjet vs laser printers
For most people buying a printer is a matter of deciding between inkjet and laser. Find out the advantages and disadvantages of inkjet printers and laser printers, so that you can decide which type best meets your printing needs.
Photo printing
Online photo printing services enable you to print photos or turn your snaps into canvases, photobooks, gifts and more. See in-depth reviews of Apple Print, Jessops, Photobox, Snapfish and other leading photo service brands.
Top printer brands
See which of the printer brands, including HP, Epson and Brother, can be relied upon to give you a machine that stands the test of time. Be confident in your next purchase with our in-depth guide to the best printer brands.
Most reliable printer brands
Leading printers from Brother, Epson and HP are put through our reliability survey to find out which develop the most faults over time, and which can be relied on to go the distance.
Best 3D printers
You can now print in three dimensions, creating all sorts of objects - from phone cases to jewellery or even replacement car parts. We've rounded up some of the best 3D printers, including models from Makerbot and Cubify.
How we test printers
From in-depth print quality tests to industry-leading printing cost assessments, our rigorous testing reveals the best printers available in the UK, and also the worst. See how we put inkjet and laser printers through their paces.

Printers advice guides

Which printer should you buy?

Best cheap printers

Best cheap printer ink

Put us to the test

Inkjet vs laser printers

Photo printing

Top printer brands

Most reliable printer brands

Best 3D printers

How we test printers