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There are many reasons why someone might be searching for a printer on the cheaper side. Whether you\u2019re a student or just somebody who doesn\u2019t 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n When searching for the best budget printer for your needs, it\u2019s 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?<\/span><\/p>\n It can be tricky knowing where to start when looking for the best printer under $100 for what you require, which is why it\u2019s important to know what type of capabilities you wish your new printer to have. In this article, we\u2019ve selected five printers under $100 to help get you started on your quest to find the best cheap printer for your needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Canon PIXMA HOME TS5060 is an all-in-one printer capable of printing, scanning and copying. It can also print 6 x 4\u201d 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Pros<\/b> Cons<\/b> Specifications<\/b> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Pros<\/b> Cons<\/b> Specifications<\/b> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Pros<\/b> Cons<\/b> Specifications<\/b> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 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\u201d 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Pros<\/b> Cons<\/b> Specifications<\/b> <\/p>\n Pros<\/b> Cons<\/b> Specifications<\/b> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There are many reasons why someone might be searching for a printer on the cheaper<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[39,38],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-602","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-all-about-printers","category-hints-and-tips"],"yoast_head":"\nCanon PIXMA HOME TS5060<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\n<\/span>– Printing, scanning and copying<\/span>
\n<\/span>– Relatively-fast printing<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>– Not the lightest printer on this list<\/span>
\n<\/span>– One of the more expensive printers on this list<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Warranty: 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty<\/span>
\n<\/span>Printing Technology: Inkjet<\/span>
\n<\/span>Max Monochrome Printing Speed: Up to 12.6 ppm<\/span>
\n<\/span>Max Colour Printing Speed: Up to 9 ppm<\/span>
\n<\/span>Print Resolution (DPI x DPI): Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Max paper size: A4<\/span><\/p>\nHP DeskJet 2620<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\n<\/span>– Very affordable<\/span>
\n<\/span>– Wi-Fi<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>– Not the fastest printer<\/span>
\n<\/span>– No automated 2-sided printing<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty<\/span>
\n<\/span>Printing Technology: Inkjet<\/span>
\n<\/span>Max Monochrome Printing Speed: Up to 7 ppm<\/span>
\n<\/span>Max Colour Printing Speed: Up to 5 ppm<\/span>
\n<\/span>Print Resolution (DPI x DPI): Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Max paper size: A4<\/span><\/p>\nBrother HL-1110<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\n<\/span>– Fast monochrome printing speeds<\/span>
\n<\/span>– Lightweight<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>– No colour printing, scanning or copying capabilities<\/span>
\n<\/span>– No wireless\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Warranty: 1 Year Return to Base Warranty<\/span>
\n<\/span>Printing Technology: Monochrome Laser<\/span>
\n<\/span>Max Monochrome Printing Speed: Up to 20 ppm<\/span>
\n<\/span>Max Colour Printing Speed: N\/A<\/span>
\n<\/span>Print Resolution (DPI x DPI): Up to 2400 x 600 dpi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Max paper size: A4<\/span><\/p>\nEpson Expression XP5100<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\n<\/span>– Has printing, scanning and copying capabilities<\/span>
\n<\/span>– Wi-Fi<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>– Most expensive printer on this list<\/span>
\n<\/span>– One of the heavier printers on this list<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Warranty: 1 Year Return to Base Warranty<\/span>
\n<\/span>Printing Technology: On-demand Inkjet<\/span>
\n<\/span>Max Monochrome Printing Speed: Up to 14 ppm<\/span>
\n<\/span>Max Colour Printing Speed: Up to 7.5 ppm<\/span>
\n<\/span>Print Resolution (DPI x DPI): Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Max paper size: A4<\/span><\/p>\nHP Deskjet 2130<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\n<\/span>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\u2019t 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>– Has printing, scanning and copying capabilities<\/span>
\n<\/span>– The cheapest printer on this list<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>– No Wi-Fi capabilities<\/span>
\n<\/span>– Not the fastest printer<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty<\/span>
\n<\/span>Printing Technology: Thermal Inkjet<\/span>
\n<\/span>Max Monochrome Printing Speed: Up to 7.5 ppm<\/span>
\n<\/span>Max Colour Printing Speed: Up to 5.5 ppm<\/span>
\n<\/span>Print Resolution (DPI x DPI): Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Max paper size: A4<\/span><\/p>\n