Top 7 Best Printers You Can Buy This Year

We understand that printers are not as exciting to buy as, let’s say, graphics cards or mechanical keyboards. But printers are among those devices that deserve to be appreciated more. Unfortunately, way too many people try to save as much money as they can on a printer, which causes them to pick a printer that’s anything but pleasant to use. In this article, we list top 7 best printers you can buy in 2019, and we promise you that each printer on our list will make you glad that you didn’t pick a budget model instead.

1. HP Deskjet 3630

The HP Deskjet 3630 is a compact, affordable printer with a built-in scanner and support for mobile printing, allowing you to print directly from your smartphone or tablet without accessing the network the printer is connected to. Besides saving you space on your desk, the HP Deskjet 3630 also helps you focus on your work with its whisper-quiet operation.

How to replace ink cartridges in the HP Deskjet 3630:

1. If it is not already on, press the Power button to turn on the printer.
2. Open the exterior door.
3. Open the ink cartridge access door.
4. Lightly press down on the ink cartridge to release it pull it out of its slot.
5. Remove the new ink cartridge from its packaging.
6. Hold the ink cartridge by its sides with the nozzles toward the printer and insert it into its slot.
7. Push the ink cartridge forward into its slot until it snaps into place.
8. Close the ink cartridge access door.
9. Close the exterior door.

2. Epson SureColor P400

With its support for professional cut sheet and roll paper handling and 8 pigment-based inks, the Epson SureColor P400 allows you to achieve professional results right at home. You can connect the printer to your computer via USB, Ethernet, or Wi-Fi, and it works with all recent versions of Windows and macOS.

How to replace ink cartridges in the Epson SureColor P400:

1. Turn on your printer.
2. Lift up the exterior door.
3. Press the ink button.
4. Press the latch and open the ink cartridge cover.
5. Squeeze the tab on the cartridge and lift the cartridge straight up to remove it.
6. Remove the new ink cartridge from its packaging.
7. Insert the new cartridge into the holder and push it down until it clicks into place.
8. Close the cartridge cover and push it down until it clicks into place.
9. Close the exterior door.

3. Canon PIXMA TS9150

The Canon PIXMA TS9150 is a Google Cloud Print-compatible all-in-one printer with creativity running through its blood. The printer features a large 5-inch touchscreen and modern user interface that exposes all of its features and makes it obvious which features is useful for what. Because the printer is wireless, you can place it anywhere you want without worrying whether the included cable is long enough to connect it to your computer.

How to replace ink cartridges in the Canon PIXMA TS9150:

1. Lift the scanning unit.
2. Remove the empty ink tank.
3. Remove the new ink cartridge from its packaging.
4. Insert the front end of the ink tank into the print head at a slant.
5. Press on the top of the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into place.
6. Close the scanning unit.

4. HP Envy 5540

The HP Envy 5540 is a budget printer with far more features than we would expect a printer of this price to have. Not only is it wireless but it also has a large monochromatic LCD touchscreen and support for mobile printing, allowing you to print directly from any Android or iOS device. HP ships the printer with ink included, and you can expect to print around 200 pages on a single basic cartridge.

How to replace ink cartridges in the HP Envy 5540:

1. Open the ink cartridge access door.
2. Lightly press down on the low or empty ink cartridge to release it.
3. Pull the ink cartridge toward you out of its slot.
4. Remove the new ink cartridge from its package.
5. Slide the new ink cartridge into the empty slot until it snaps into place.
6. Close the ink cartridge access door.

5. Brother MFC-L2750DW XL

If you print hundreds of pages each month, then it makes sense to spend extra money on a laser printer. For example, a single laser toner cartridge for the Brother MFC-L2750DW XL printer can print up to 7,500 pages despite not being significantly more expensive than traditional ink cartridges. Of course, you’ll have to sacrifice color printing if you decide to buy a laser printer such as the Brother MFC-L2750DW XL, but that’s nothing but a small inconvenience considering that you can buy a dedicated color printer for around $50.

How to replace toner cartridges in the Brother MFC-L2750DW XL:

1. Open the front cover.
2. Remove the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly from the printer.
3. Push down the green lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit.
4. Remove the new toner cartridge from its package.
5. Push the new toner cartridge firmly into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place.
6. Clean the corona wire inside the drum unit.
7. Install the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly back into the printer.
8. Close the front cover of the printer.

6. Canon Pixma Pro-100S

The Canon Pixma Pro-100S is a professional printer that relies on 8 dye-based inks to produce astonishing color gradients and unbelievably accurate black and white prints. A printer of this nature isn’t well suited for everyday use. Maintaining 8 separate ink cartridges gets old quickly. For professionals who demand the highest color accuracy imaginable, however, the Canon Pixma Pro-100S is an easy choice.

How to replace ink cartridges in the Canon Pixma Pro-100S:

1. Open the top cover. Remove the empty ink tank.
2. Remove the new ink cartridge from its package.
3. Insert the front end of the ink tank into the print head at a slant.
4. Press on the top of the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into place.
5. Close the top cover.

7. HP Sprocket Photo Printer

The HP Sprocket Photo Printer is an innovative portable printer that prints 2×3 color photos without ink cartridges. Instead, it relies on the HP Sprocket Photo Printer, which has a layer of special zink-based colorant that the printer activates. You can connect to the printer using the HP Sprocket app or directly from the HP Sprocket camera.

How to replace paper in the HP Sprocket Photo Printer:

1. Remove the top cover by sliding it away from the output slot.
2. Load HP Sprocket Photo Paper.
3. Align the top cover with the tracks on the outside of the printer and slide it toward the output slot until it is firmly seated.