Best Cheap Printers of 2021 (under $100)
Need to do some at-home printing, but don’t have a large budget? Luckily, there are quite a few printers on the market that can be purchased for under $100. Finding the best cheap printer for your home can take a little bit of research, and it’s a good idea to know the type of elements you require. For example, do you need a printer that can handle both monochrome and colour prints? Does it need to have multifunction capabilities, or is simply printing enough? Is a compact machine important to you?
While there’s no single answer to the question “what is the best cheap printer for home use?”, by knowing your requirements and needs, you should be able to find one that suits your situation.
Today we take a look at some of the cheapest printers in Australia. Read on to see some options for printers under $100 and begin your search for the best budget printer for your needs.
HP DeskJet 3720 All-in-One Printer
This all-in-one printer can scan and copy, along with printing. It also has wireless capabilities, and can print pages at 4800 x 1200 dpi resolution. The HP DeskJet 3720 can print monochrome pages at speeds of up to 8ppm and colour pages at speeds of up to 5.5ppm. This printer has a monthly duty cycle of up to 1000 pages. If having a compact printer is a high priority, this could be a printer worth taking a look at. In fact, HP calls it “the world’s smallest all-in-one printer”. The HP DeskJet 3720 All-in-One can be purchased for approx. $59 AUD (September 2021).
Specifications
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty
Printing Technology: HP Thermal Inkjet
Max Monochrome Printing Speed: Up to 8ppm
Max Colour Printing Speed: Up to 5.5ppm
Print Resolution (DPI x DPI): Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi
Max paper size: A4
Canon PIXMA Home TS3160
The Canon PIXMA Home TS3160 is an affordable all-in-one. This printer could be suited to those after a cheap wireless printer that can also scan and copy, plus print borderless photos up to 5” x 7” in size. The TS3160 can print monochrome pages at speeds of up to 7.7ppm and colour pages at speeds of up to 4ppm. It has a printing resolution of up to 400 x 1200 dpi, and a 1.5-inch LCD screen for ease of use. This machine also has an auto power on/off function, meaning it automatically switches on when it receives a print command and switches off when it remains unused for a while – saving power. The Canon PIXMA Home TS3160 can be purchased for approx. $49 AUD (September 2021).
Specifications
Warranty: 1 Year Print Assist Warranty
Printing Technology: FINE Cartridge
Max Monochrome Printing Speed: Up to 7.7ppm
Max Colour Printing Speed: Up to 4ppm
Print Resolution (DPI x DPI): Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi
Max paper size: A4
HP ENVY Pro 6430 All-in-One Printer
This all-in-one machine can print, copy, and scan, plus print borderless photos up to 216mm x 297mm. The 6430 has double-sided printing capabilities, and also comes with a 4-month trial of HP’s Instant Ink. This printer can print ISO monochrome pages at speeds of up to 10ppm and ISO colour pages at speeds of up to 7ppm. It can also print draft monochrome pages as fast as 20ppm and draft colour pages at speeds of up to 17ppm. This machine can print optimised dpi colour pages at resolutions of 4800 x 1200, and rendered dpi pages at resolutions up to 1200 x 1200. The printer itself is made from more than 20% recycled plastic, and has a 35-sheet auto document feeder for added convenience. The HP ENVY Pro 6430 All-in-One can be purchased for approx. $99 AUD (September 2021).
Specifications
Warranty: 1 Year Print Assist Warranty
Printing Technology: FINE Cartridge
Max ISO Monochrome Printing Speed: Up to 10ppm
Max ISO Colour Printing Speed: Up to 4ppm
Max Draft Monochrome Printing Speed: Up to 20ppm
Max Draft Colour Printing Speed: Up to 17ppm
Rendered Print Resolution (DPI x DPI): 1200 x 1200 dpi
Optimised Print Resolution: Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi
Max paper size: A4
Epson Expression Home XP-3100
This printer has automatic duplex printing, and a 100-sheet paper capacity which is a convenient feature for those who want a more hands-off approach to printing. The Epson Expression Home XP-3100 is a 4-colour multifunction printer with both copying and scanning capabilities. It also has a 1.44-inch colour LCD screen for simple navigation, and a compact design. The XP-3100 can print at resolutions up to 5760 x 1440 optimised dpi, and can print monochrome pages at speeds of up to 10ppm and colour pages as fast as 5ppm. It can also print 4” x 6” photographs in around 42 seconds. The Epson Expression Home XP-3100 can be purchased for approx. $89 AUD (September 2021).
Specifications
Warranty: 1 Year Return to Base Warranty
Printing Technology: On-demand Inkjet
Max Monochrome Printing Speed: Up to 10ppm
Max Colour Printing Speed: Up to 5ppm
Print Resolution (DPI x DPI): Up to 5760 x 1440 optimised dpi
Max paper size: A4
HP DeskJet 2722e All-in-One Printer
The 2722e is a wireless all-in-one printer that can also handle scanning and copying. It has a print resolution of up to 1200 x 1200 rendered dpi, and can print monochrome pages at speeds of up to 7.5ppm and colour pages at speeds of up to 5.5ppm. This machine has a monthly duty cycle of up to 1000 pages, and its Bluetooth capabilities allow for printing from a smartphone or tablet. The HP DeskJet 2722e All-in-One Printer can be purchased for approx. $59 AUD (September 2021).
Specifications
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Hardware Warranty
Printing Technology: HP Thermal Inkjet
Max Monochrome Printing Speed: Up to 7.5ppm
Max Colour Printing Speed: Up to 5.5ppm
Print Resolution (DPI x DPI): Up to 1200 x 1200 rendered dpi
Max paper size: A4
As you can see, there are many different affordable printers on the Australian market, and finding the best budget printer for your needs can be as simple as figuring out the features that you desire and researching machines that meet those requirements within your budget. Remember to ask yourself a few questions to figure out what you need from your machine before making your purchase.