Best Cheap Printers Under $100

There are many reasons why someone might be searching for a printer on the cheaper side. Whether you’re a student or just somebody who doesn’t need a printer with all the bells and whistles of more expensive varieties, there is a range of printers out there to suit your needs. 

When searching for the best budget printer for your needs, it’s important to think about what you need to the printer to do. For example, would you be happy with a printer that only prints monochrome, or is you after a machine that can also handle colour? Are you looking for a printer that can also copy and scan? How large and heavy are you willing to go?

It can be tricky knowing where to start when looking for the best printer under $100 for what you require, which is why it’s important to know what type of capabilities you wish your new printer to have. In this article, we’ve selected five printers under $100 to help get you started on your quest to find the best cheap printer for your needs. 

 

Canon PIXMA HOME TS5060

 

 

The Canon PIXMA HOME TS5060 is an all-in-one printer capable of printing, scanning and copying. It can also print 6 x 4” borderless photographs at speeds of approx. 39 seconds. The TS5060 has wireless capabilities and is compatible with Apple AirPrint and Google Cloud Print. It has an SD card reader, LCD display, and can print at a resolution of up to 4800 x 1200 dpi. This machine can print monochrome pages at speeds of up to 12.6 ppm, and colour at speeds of up to 9 ppm. The TS5060 weighs around 5.5kgs, and is one of the more expensive printers on this list, costing approx. $89 AUD. 

Pros
– Printing, scanning and copying
– Relatively-fast printing

Cons
– Not the lightest printer on this list
– One of the more expensive printers on this list

Specifications
Warranty: 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty
Printing Technology: Inkjet
Max Monochrome Printing Speed: Up to 12.6 ppm
Max Colour Printing Speed: Up to 9 ppm
Print Resolution (DPI x DPI): Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi
Max paper size: A4

 

HP DeskJet 2620

 

 

The HP Deskjet 2620 is an all-in-one printer with a price-point suitable for those on a tight budget. Costing approx. $48 AUD, it comes in as one of cheaper printers on this list. This machine can print, scan and copy, and has wireless capabilities, making it compatible with services such as Apple AirPrint and HP ePrint. It is lightweight, weighing just 3.42 kg, and can print at resolutions of up to 4800 x 1200 dpi. The HP 2620 is capable of printing monochrome pages at speeds of up to 7 ppm, and colour pages at speeds of up to 5 ppm. 

Pros
– Very affordable
– Wi-Fi

Cons
– Not the fastest printer
– No automated 2-sided printing

Specifications
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty
Printing Technology: Inkjet
Max Monochrome Printing Speed: Up to 7 ppm
Max Colour Printing Speed: Up to 5 ppm
Print Resolution (DPI x DPI): Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi
Max paper size: A4

 

Brother HL-1110

 

The Brother HL-1110 is a monochrome laser printer capable of printing black and white pages at speeds of up to 20 ppm. This machine can print at resolutions up to 2400 x 600 dpi, and has USB 2.0 connectivity. As a monochrome printer, the HL-1110 does not have colour printing capabilities. The Brother HL-1110 is lightweight and compact, weighing just 4.5kg, and with dimensions of 340mm x 238mm x 189mm. This printer costs approximately $89 AUD, making it one of the more expensive machines on this list. 

Pros
– Fast monochrome printing speeds
– Lightweight

Cons
– No colour printing, scanning or copying capabilities
– No wireless 

Specifications
Warranty: 1 Year Return to Base Warranty
Printing Technology: Monochrome Laser
Max Monochrome Printing Speed: Up to 20 ppm
Max Colour Printing Speed: N/A
Print Resolution (DPI x DPI): Up to 2400 x 600 dpi
Max paper size: A4

 

Epson Expression XP5100

 

 

The Epson Expression XP5100 is a multifunction printer with Wi-Fi functionality. This machine can print, scan and copy, and is compatible with Epson Connect, Apple AirPrint and Google Cloud Print. The XP5100 comes equipped with a 2.4” colour LCD screen and has automatic 2-sided printing. It can print monochrome pages at speeds of 14 ppm, and colour at speeds of up to 7.5 ppm, and can print at resolutions up to 4800 x 1200 dpi. This printer weighs 5.5kgs and has 4 individual ink cartridges, which means you only need to replace the colours you use. At approx. $99 AUD, the XP5100 is the most-expensive printer on this list. 

Pros
– Has printing, scanning and copying capabilities
– Wi-Fi

Cons
– Most expensive printer on this list
– One of the heavier printers on this list

Specifications
Warranty: 1 Year Return to Base Warranty
Printing Technology: On-demand Inkjet
Max Monochrome Printing Speed: Up to 14 ppm
Max Colour Printing Speed: Up to 7.5 ppm
Print Resolution (DPI x DPI): Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi
Max paper size: A4

HP Deskjet 2130

 

Coming in at approx. $32 AUD, the HP Deskjet 2130 is the cheapest printer on this list. This machine is capable of printing, scanning and copying, with the ability to print at resolutions of up to 4800 x 1200 dpi. The 2130 can print monochrome pages at speeds up to 7.5 ppm and colour pages at speeds of up to 5.5 ppm. This printer doesn’t have Wi-Fi capabilities, but it does come with a 1.5 metre USB cable for connecting to a computer. The HP Deskjet 2130 has two print cartridges (one tri-colour and one black), and is lightweight, weighing just 3.42 kg. 

Pros
– Has printing, scanning and copying capabilities
– The cheapest printer on this list

Cons
– No Wi-Fi capabilities
– Not the fastest printer

Specifications
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty
Printing Technology: Thermal Inkjet
Max Monochrome Printing Speed: Up to 7.5 ppm
Max Colour Printing Speed: Up to 5.5 ppm
Print Resolution (DPI x DPI): Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi
Max paper size: A4