Best all-in-one printer for low ink cost?
1 model · updated 2026-07-07
The verdict
Brother MFC-T780DW leads, but only ChatGPT has answered this question so far.
As of 2026-07-07, ChatGPT is the only model that has answered this so far, and it ranks Brother MFC-T780DW #1 for all-in-one printer for low ink cost on ModelsAgree. The model's case: exceptionally low tested ink cost, strong text quality, fast duplex document printing, ADF, fax, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and full home-office features without EcoTank-level. The model's main caveat: add duplex scanning in the ADF. The strongest alternative is Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 — very low bottle-ink running cost, high-volume durability, fast output, sharp text, dual 250-sheet trays, 50-sheet ADF, fax, Ethernet, and. Source: https://modelsagree.com/best/best-all-in-one-printer-for-low-ink-cost (modelsagree.com, CC BY 4.0).
Combined ranking
- 1GPT #1
exceptionally low tested ink cost, strong text quality, fast duplex document printing, ADF, fax, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and full home-office features without EcoTank-level upfront pricing
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GPT exceptionally low tested ink cost, strong text quality, fast duplex document printing, ADF, fax, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and full home-office features without EcoTank-level upfront pricing
Where it falls shortper GPT add duplex scanning in the ADF
- 2GPT #2
very low bottle-ink running cost, high-volume durability, fast output, sharp text, dual 250-sheet trays, 50-sheet ADF, fax, Ethernet, and business-grade paper handling
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GPT very low bottle-ink running cost, high-volume durability, fast output, sharp text, dual 250-sheet trays, 50-sheet ADF, fax, Ethernet, and business-grade paper handling
Where it falls shortper GPT cut the purchase price
- 3GPT #3
extremely cheap refill ink, huge included ink yield, reliable print quality, 250-sheet paper tray, compact size, auto duplex printing, and a 30-sheet ADF
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GPT extremely cheap refill ink, huge included ink yield, reliable print quality, 250-sheet paper tray, compact size, auto duplex printing, and a 30-sheet ADF
Where it falls shortper GPT add fax and a touchscreen
- 4GPT #4
low-cost MegaTank ink, strong office features, ADF, fax, duplex printing, good connectivity, and better paper flexibility than many home ink tanks
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GPT low-cost MegaTank ink, strong office features, ADF, fax, duplex printing, good connectivity, and better paper flexibility than many home ink tanks
Where it falls shortper GPT improve photo and graphics quality
- 5GPT #5
very low black and color page cost, affordable upfront price, refillable tanks, duplex printing, good text and photo quality, and simple home AIO scanning/copying
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GPT very low black and color page cost, affordable upfront price, refillable tanks, duplex printing, good text and photo quality, and simple home AIO scanning/copying
Where it falls shortper GPT add an automatic document feeder
Just missed the top 5
GPT HP Smart Tank 7602 — cheap refill ink and strong home-office value, but slower and less polished than the top ink-tank AIOs · Canon PIXMA G620 — excellent low-cost photo printing, but too slow and feature-light for general AIO use
By model
ChatGPT
- 1.Brother MFC-T780DW
- 2.Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850
- 3.Epson EcoTank ET-3850
- 4.Canon MAXIFY GX4020
- 5.Canon PIXMA MegaTank G3290
Common questions
What is the best all-in-one printer for low ink cost? according to AI models?
Brother MFC-T780DW leads. Only ChatGPT has answered so far, and it ranks Brother MFC-T780DW the top pick. The current top 3: Brother MFC-T780DW, Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850, Epson EcoTank ET-3850. Ranked by asking ChatGPT the same buying question and merging their top-5 picks, updated 2026-07-07. Source: modelsagree.com.
Which all-in-one printer for low ink cost? did each AI model pick first?
ChatGPT: Brother MFC-T780DW.
How is this all-in-one printer for low ink cost? ranking made?
ChatGPT are each asked the same buying question in a fresh session with no system steering. Their top-5 answers are merged (rank 1 = 5 pts … rank 5 = 1 pt) into the consensus ranking, re-polled on demand and tracked over time.
More on how polling works: full methodology →
Cite this ranking
ModelsAgree, “Best all-in-one printer for low ink cost?” — merged ranking from ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini & Grok, polled 2026-07-07. https://modelsagree.com/best/best-all-in-one-printer-for-low-ink-cost (CC BY 4.0)
Tracked by ModelsAgree · rank 1 = 5 pts … rank 5 = 1 pt · re-polled on demand