Here are the best deals on laser and inkjet printers from popular brands including HP, Canon, Epson and more.

By Matt Breen

Published: Monday, 02 August 2021 at 12:00 am

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You might hear lots of talk about our paperless society, but a printer is still a very handy tool to have at home. And much more so in recent times – soon after the UK went into its first national lockdown in spring last year, retailers struggled to cope with a huge spike in printer sales.

Luckily, stock levels are now better than they were, though many cheaper models are still widely unavailable. Whether you need a printer for work-related activities (the office printer is now little but a fond memory) or personal things like printing family photos, it’s something that will benefit most households.

The reason for that is that printers are really not that much of an investment in today’s market. Yes, you can potentially spend as much as £300 or £400 on a larger laser printer, but the vast majority of home printers are far cheaper, costing between £50 and £100. Compared to other electronics, printers don’t evolve or age that quickly – so you can be assured that a well-chosen printer should last several years.

But it’s important to choose one that’s capable of doing everything you need it to. Read on for our pick of the best deals on laser, inkjet and photo printers this month, followed by a guide to help you pick your perfect printer. And to keep it restocked with the best value cartridges, don’t miss our guide on where to buy printer ink.

We’ve also put a number of leading printers to the test: if you want to hear our experts’ verdicts, don’t miss our Canon Pixma TS7450 review, Epson XP-7100 review and Epson EcoTank ET-2750 review.

You can also take a look at our pick of the best smart TV deals, best broadband deals and Amazon Echo deals. And if you want to keep your printer’s cables neat and tidy, don’t miss our list of cable management ideas.

Best printer deals and offers in August 2021

HP printer deals

There are several Hewlett Packard printers on sale at the moment. Not all the price drops are that substantial – but we’re still mighty pleased at the £60 drop on the LaserJet Pro M283fdw, which also comes with a three-year commercial warranty. The Envy Photo 6230, on the other hand, comes with four months of instant ink included.

• HP Envy 6032e All-in-One Wireless Inkjet Printer with HP+ | £79.99 £74.99 at Currys (save £5 or 6%)
• HP Envy Photo 6230 All-in-One Wi-Fi Photo Printer (Black) | £89.99 £79.92 (save £10.07 or 11%)
• HP Colour LaserJet Pro M283fdw Printer (White) | £399.99 £340.61 at Amazon (save £59.38 or 15%)

Canon printer deals

There’s currently a couple of solid Canon printers on sale right now.

• Canon PIXMA TS5150 3-in-1 Printer | £89.99 £59.99 (save £30.00 or 33%)
• Canon G4511 High Volume Multifunctional Printer and Fax | £299.99 £269.62 (save £30.37 or 10%)

Epson printer deals

Epson is the brand that has the most printers on sale right now.

• Epson EcoTank M1100 A4 Mono Inkjet Printer | £89.98 £79.97 at Laptops Direct (save £10 or 11%)
• Epson EcoTank ET-2750 Colour Inkjet Printer | £399.99 £309.99 £259.99 at Box (save £140 or 35%)
• Epson EcoTank ET-2711 A4 Wi-Fi Printer | £229.99 £149.98 (save £80.01 or 35%)
• Epson Expression Home XP-4105 3-in-1 printer | £82.99 £79.99 (£3.00 or 4%)

Where to find printer deals

Here is a list of retailers that stock printers and offer discounts on their products.

• Amazon
• AO
• Argos
• Box
• Currys PC World
• eBuyer
• HP Store
• John Lewis
• Laptops Direct
• Ryman

The best time in the calendar to pick up a printer deal, without a doubt, is Black Friday. It’s always in this hectic sales period that we’ve seen the biggest price drops on printers, often in the form of brand sales. Of course, Black Friday is some time away – and if you don’t see any printer deals listed above that take your fancy, our advice is to bookmark this article, as we keep it regularly updated with all the best discounts.

You can also stay up to speed with all the latest tech offers by subscribing to the RadioTimes.com deals newsletter.

What to consider when browsing printer offers

Here are a few tips to help you pick out the right printer for you.

• Make sure you know what you want from your printer. Do you need it for black and white documents or photos? There’s no price differences between monochrome and colour inkjet printers – you’ll find both start at around £50. Because of this, we generally recommend most people invest in a colour home printer. The price situation starts to differ with bigger laser printers, where monochrome models start at around £80, and colour models start at £200.
• You probably already know that laser printers are best for documents and inkjet printers are best for photos. This is true, but you’ll need to factor in how much printing you’ll need to do. An entry-level colour inkjet of around £50 won’t deliver the same quality of results as one of £150.
• For sheer convenience, you might want to go for an all-in-one printer – several of which you’ll find in the deals we’ve listed above. These have built-in Wi-Fi, which means you can link your device (phone, tablet, camera) directly to the printer without the need for a desktop computer as a middle-man. This can certainly be a wise option for homes where different occupants have their own laptops versus a single shared desktop computer.
• An additional feature to look out for is an in-built scanner. This was once something of a jazzy extra feature, but you’ll find these on many of the cheaper-end models now, starting at around £75.

Shopping for a printer but not sure which model is best? Make sure to read our best printers guide. Searching for bargains? Don’t miss our pick of the best smart TV deals and broadband deals this month. 

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