Top Home Printers For Families & Home Office

The Best Printer For Light Use

What you need: Inkjet printers really shine when it comes to occasional use. “Many inkjet printers are easy to use and can work as multi-functional devices by scanning, printing and copying.” says Jason Tavoletti, The Good Guys Buyer - Computers, Printers & Monitors. “Inkjet printers are a great option because they can print finer, smoother details through higher resolution, and are also suitable for low volume printing.”

Features to look for: If you’re considering an inkjet printer, it’s worth looking at printing speed, connectivity options including USB or Wi-Fi and like any other printer, paper capacity.

Best in show: HP OfficeJet Pro 8130e AIO Instant Ink Enabled – high detail, double sided, print wirelessly.

The Best Printer For Volume

What you need: Whether you’re printing long documents, flyers for a business, or endless colouring sheets to entertain the kids, you need a printer that will keep up with the demand but not cost a fortune in ink cartridges. Here’s one solution from award-winning technology journalist Alice Clarke: “The best innovation in printers was the refillable ink tank, because suddenly printers could hold more ink, and you could refill just the colour you needed. This can save heavy printer users hundreds of dollars a year.”

Features to look for: Wireless connectivity is great if you want to connect the printer to multiple devices, and also look for double-sided printing so you can cut down on paper usage and storage. Copying and scanning functionality is a bonus, too.

Best in show: Epson EcoTank ET-2850 – you can print up to 6,500 black and white pages on a single ink bottle, or 5,200 colour pages. It offers cartridge-free printing with huge savings in the long run.

The Best Printer For Photographs

What you need: If you’re into photography, then getting the right photo printer that can make gorgeous prints is the perfect way to show off your work. “There are plenty of great options for printing photos at home,” says Jason Tavoletti. “Canon, a famous camera brand, makes some models that are perfect for the occasional family photo. Epson also has a range of EcoTank printers with refillable ink for those who want to invest more to level up their equipment.”

Features to look for: The size of photo paper it takes, the cost of replacement ink/cartridges, and the quality of the prints.

Best in show: Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 – the up-front cost might be higher, but the refillable ink tanks mean huge savings down the line, and the prints look great.

The Best Printer For A3

What you need: If you’re going to set aside the space for an A3 printer, you probably need a printer that offers more features. “A3 printers can do more than just print in high quality, they can also scan, photocopy and fax, so you can make the most of your desk space and device,” says Jason Tavoletti.

Features to look for: Double-sided printing, print speed (if you need to print high volumes), and high dpi resolution for reports and flyers that will wow clients.

Best in show: Epson WorkForce Multifunction Printer WF-7845 – This printer does it all quickly and with excellent quality.

Best Selling Printers in Australia

Whether you work from home or you're a student you can rejoice, here are the top selling printers at The Good Guys that our customers can’t get enough of.

Best Selling Laser Printers

When it comes to laser printers, you can't go wrong with Brother's range of printers.

A true all-rounder for home offices and small businesses, the Brother Mono Laser Printer delivers professional, crisp text and graphics at up to 32 pages per minute. Plus, its automatic double-sided printing capability reduces paper usage for a more productive workflow.

The multi-functional Brother Colour DCP Laser Printer combines professional quality printing, scanning, and copying to boost your productivity, while the built-in wireless connectivity allows you to print from smartphones and tablets for ultimate flexibility.

Meanwhile, the Brother Wireless Colour Laser MFC Printer takes versatility to the next level, offering business-quality printing, scanning, copying, and faxing for your home office. With features like wireless connectivity, automatic double-sided printing, and a 50-sheet auto document feeder, this printer is the ultimate all-in-one solution.

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Brother Mono Laser Printer

Brother Colour DCP Laser Printer

Brother Wireless Colour Laser MFC Printer

Best Selling Inkjet Printers

If you're looking for brilliant photo prints or sharp text documents, inkjet printers deliver exceptional results. Whether you're seeking the precision of Canon, the vibrant colours of Epson, or the versatility of HP, you'll be able to find the perfect inkjet printer to meet your specific needs.

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Canon Pimax Home Inkjet 3-in-1 Printer TS3660

Epson Expression Home Compact 3-in-1 Printer XP-4200

Epson EcoTank ET-2810 Printer

HP Envy 6032e AIO Printer

How To Set Up Your Wireless Printer

Wireless printers are a fantastic option which allow the whole family to print from their various rooms ‒ or if the most convenient spot for the printer is away from the computer. Some wireless printers just require you to connect it to the network so your other devices can find it, while others require you to download an app, but allow you to print from anywhere with an internet connection (not just at home).

“Most wireless printers have a touchscreen where you can enter your Wi-Fi password during the guided setup, while others will have software for your computer,” says Jason Tavoletti. The Epson EcoTank ET-2850 is super easy to set up and guides you through the process, so you just plug it into the power and follow the instructions on screen. Easy!

If you’re ready to take your printer game to the next level, come and see us at The Good Guys. Visit us either in-store or online for great advice, the best devices and the lowest prices.