Best home printer for students?

Combined ranking

1. 1
   BBrother MFC-T780DW—5 pts

   GPT #1

   Ultra-low ink cost, strong text and color quality, useful scan/copy features, automatic duplexing, Ethernet/Wi-Fi, and enough speed for dorm or family workloads

   To stay #1 Sharper laser-like text output

2. 2
   Canon PIXMA MegaTank G3290—4 pts

   GPT #2

   Best student value: low upfront price for a refillable-tank all-in-one, very cheap pages, good photo/color quality, compact size, and automatic duplex printing

   To rank higher Add an automatic document feeder

3. 3
   HP Smart Tank 7602—3 pts

   GPT #3

   Fast, capable refillable-tank all-in-one with duplex printing, ADF scanning, strong everyday document quality, and very low running costs

   To rank higher Simpler, more reliable setup software

4. 4
   EEpson EcoTank ET-4950—2 pts

   GPT #4

   Excellent long-term ink economy, fast mono printing, automatic duplex printing, ADF, strong wireless features, and better productivity than most student inkjets

   To rank higher Lower purchase price

5. 5
   BBrother HL-L2460DW—1 pts

   GPT #5

   Best text-first student pick: compact, fast, reliable monochrome laser printing, automatic duplexing, cheap toner, and no ink-drying headaches

   To rank higher Add color and scanning

By model

Tracked by ModelsAgree · rank 1 = 5 pts … rank 5 = 1 pt · re-polled continuously