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Best All-In-One Printers of 2026

Last reviewed 19 May 2026 by Best Products UK Editorial Team

All-in-one printer buying is mostly about the second-order cost: ink and toner over the next 3-5 years. A £45 printer with cartridges that run dry every 200 pages costs more than a £200 printer with high-yield refillable tanks. This ranking weighs running cost above purchase price, because the cheap-printer-expensive-ink trap is the single biggest mistake home buyers make.

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Best Products UK Editorial Team
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Published 30 April 2026
8 min read
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At a glance

The 3 picks worth skipping ahead for

Best Choice
Epson EcoTank ET-2860 Ink Tank Printer
Score 9.4 / 10
Premium Pick
HP OfficeJet Pro 8122e All-in-One Printer
Score 9 / 10
Value for Money
Brother DCP-J1260W Wireless Inkjet AIO
Score 8.5 / 10
How we tested

Best Products UK is a review aggregator, not a test lab. For this guide we read Amazon UK customer reviews focused on real-world ink longevity, wireless setup reliability and scan quality on common documents; cross-referenced against Which?, PCMag and Trusted Reviews testing; and weighted long-term ownership signals (paper feed reliability, dried-up printhead recovery, manufacturer ink-pricing trends) more heavily than first-print impressions. Subscription printers (HP Instant Ink, Canon Pixma Print Plan) are flagged because the lock-in dynamics matter.

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Best Choice
01
Epson EcoTank ET-2860 Ink Tank Printer
Epson

EcoTank ET-2860 Ink Tank Printer

9.4
/ 10
Excellent

Epson's flagship home ink-tank printer. Refillable bottles instead of cartridges — the bottles in the box typically print 7,500 pages of black or 6,000 pages of colour. Wireless, 3-in-1 (print/scan/copy), and the lowest running cost in the category.

Why we love it
  • Refillable ink tanks (no cartridges)
  • Up to 3 years' ink in the box
  • Wireless + mobile printing
  • Print/scan/copy in one
Watch out for
  • Premium upfront price
  • Bottles take 5-10 min to fill
  • Larger footprint than DeskJet alternatives
Type
Ink-tank inkjet (refillable)
Functions
Print / scan / copy
Connectivity
Wi-Fi + USB
Ink yield
~7,500 pages B&W / 6,000 colour (in-box)
Mobile
Epson Smart Panel app
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Premium Pick
02
HP OfficeJet Pro 8122e All-in-One Printer
HP

OfficeJet Pro 8122e All-in-One Printer

9
/ 10
Excellent

HP's home-office all-in-one. Faster than typical home inkjets (20 ppm B&W), auto-document feeder for multi-page scanning, optional HP Instant Ink subscription. The 'e' model auto-subscribes to Instant Ink — read the lock-in terms before buying.

Why we love it
  • 20 ppm B&W print speed
  • Auto-document feeder for multi-page scan
  • HP Instant Ink subscription option
  • Duplex (double-sided) print
Watch out for
  • Instant Ink lock-in if subscribed
  • Cartridges expensive without subscription
  • Larger than home models
Type
Inkjet AIO
Speed
20 ppm B&W / 10 ppm colour
ADF
Yes (35-sheet)
Duplex
Yes
Subscription
HP Instant Ink available
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03
Canon PIXMA TR4755i Wireless 4-in-1 Inkjet
Canon

PIXMA TR4755i Wireless 4-in-1 Inkjet

8.9
/ 10
Very Good

Canon's competing AIO at mid-market price. 4-in-1 (print/scan/copy/fax — yes fax still ships, niche but useful for some businesses), ADF for multi-page scanning, wireless. Slower than HP OfficeJet but smaller footprint.

Why we love it
  • Includes fax (rare on home inkjet)
  • Auto-document feeder
  • Wireless + Canon Print app
  • Compact for an ADF-equipped AIO
Watch out for
  • Slower than HP equivalents
  • Canon cartridges expensive
  • Fax requires phone line
Type
Inkjet AIO 4-in-1
Functions
Print / scan / copy / fax
ADF
Yes
Connectivity
Wi-Fi + USB
Mobile
Canon Print app
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Value for Money
04
Brother DCP-J1260W Wireless Inkjet AIO
Brother

DCP-J1260W Wireless Inkjet AIO

8.5
/ 10
Very Good

Brother's compact family-tier wireless A4 inkjet. Print/scan/copy, wireless connectivity, smaller footprint than HP OfficeJet. Brother cartridges are generally cheaper than HP or Canon equivalents — the longer-term saving.

Why we love it
  • Brother cartridges cheaper than HP/Canon
  • Compact form factor
  • Wireless + mobile print
  • Sub-£90 family pick
Watch out for
  • No ADF (single-page scan only)
  • Slower than premium AIOs
  • Brother's UK retail support varies
Type
Inkjet AIO 3-in-1
Functions
Print / scan / copy
Connectivity
Wi-Fi + USB
Cartridges
Brother LC421 series
Footprint
Compact
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05
Epson Expression Home XP-4205 3-in-1 Inkjet
Epson

Expression Home XP-4205 3-in-1 Inkjet

8.3
/ 10
Good

Epson's mid-budget cartridge-based AIO — for users who want Epson reliability but don't want the EcoTank's upfront price. 3-in-1 functions, Wi-Fi, mobile printing. Cartridge costs are typical for the category.

Why we love it
  • Epson reliability
  • Compact wireless design
  • Sub-£60 entry price
  • Mobile print support
Watch out for
  • Cartridge-based (higher running cost than EcoTank)
  • Slower than premium AIOs
  • No duplex print
Type
Inkjet AIO cartridge
Functions
Print / scan / copy
Connectivity
Wi-Fi + USB
Cartridges
Epson 603 series
Brand
Epson
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How to choose

Ink type, page volume and whether you actually need scan/copy

Three questions cover almost every all-in-one printer buying mistake. Start with the second one.

1.
Estimate your actual page count

Under 50 pages/year: a cheap HP DeskJet is fine — pay for the printer, accept high per-page costs because you'll barely use it. 50-300 pages/year: Brother or Canon mid-range cartridge models; consider HP Instant Ink subscription (£3-£10/month). 300-1500 pages/year: Epson EcoTank or Brother laser (B&W only). Over 1500: serious office printers outside this list. Estimating wildly low is the most common buying mistake — count what you actually print, not what you wish you'd print.

2.
Inkjet vs laser

Inkjet: better photo quality, cheaper printer, more expensive per page (unless EcoTank). Best for occasional household use, photo printing, schoolwork. Laser: faster, sharper black text, cheaper per page, can't print photos as well. Best for offices, students printing lots of essays, anyone printing 100+ pages/month of mostly text. Brother is the dominant home-laser brand. AIO laser printers (with scan + copy) are rarer at home prices.

3.
Don't overpay for scan/copy you won't use

Many home users buy AIO printers, then never use the scanner. If you only need to print, a print-only model (no scan/copy) is cheaper and smaller. If you scan rarely, your phone camera or a free scanning app (Microsoft Lens, Adobe Scan) does the job. AIO is genuinely useful if you scan/copy at least monthly — for tax records, school forms, copying recipes. Otherwise it's wasted spend on a feature you'll use twice a year.

For most UK households printing 100-500 pages/year, the Epson EcoTank or a mid-range HP OfficeJet is the right buy. For very occasional use, a sub-£60 HP DeskJet covers the basics. For office workloads, step up to a Brother laser or HP business model.

06
HP Envy 6120e All-in-One Printer
HP

Envy 6120e All-in-One Printer

8
/ 10
Good

HP's home-friendly AIO with Smart App auto-setup. Sleek design, photo-friendly inkjet output. The 'e' suffix means it ships with HP+ which requires you to use HP-genuine cartridges and stay online — check terms before buying.

Why we love it
  • HP Smart App easy setup
  • Photo-friendly print quality
  • Compact design
  • Wireless + AirPrint
Watch out for
  • HP+ requires HP-genuine cartridges only
  • Always-online requirement on HP+
  • Cartridge costs without subscription
Type
Inkjet AIO
App
HP Smart
Functions
Print / scan / copy
Connectivity
Wi-Fi + USB
Caveat
HP+ subscription lock
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07
HP DeskJet 2910 All-in-One Printer
HP

DeskJet 2910 All-in-One Printer

7.7
/ 10
Good

HP DeskJet 2910 — the home-budget entry. Sub-£50 retail, 3-in-1, wireless. Designed for users who print rarely; cartridges are expensive per page so this is a 'low print volume' tool.

Why we love it
  • Sub-£50 entry price
  • Compact form factor
  • Wireless support
  • HP brand recognition
Watch out for
  • Cartridges expensive per page
  • Slow print speed
  • Best for under 100 pages/year
Type
Inkjet AIO
Functions
Print / scan / copy
Connectivity
Wi-Fi + USB
Use case
Very low volume
Price
Sub-£50
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HP DeskJet 2921 All-in-One
HP

DeskJet 2921 All-in-One

7.3
/ 10
Fair

Variant of the DeskJet 2900 line — different aesthetic, same general capability. Choose by current price and finish preference; functionally similar to #7.

Why we love it
  • Same DeskJet line as #7
  • Alternate finish
  • Sub-£45 entry
  • Compact design
Watch out for
  • Same cartridge cost issue
  • Same low-volume limitation
  • Limited paper tray
Type
Inkjet AIO
Variant
DeskJet 2921
Cartridges
HP 305 series
Connectivity
Wi-Fi + USB
Use case
Low volume
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HP DeskJet 2922 All-in-One
HP

DeskJet 2922 All-in-One

6.9
/ 10
Fair

Another DeskJet 2900-series variant — same chassis, same caveats. Functionally similar to #7 and #8.

Why we love it
  • Cheapest DeskJet variant
  • Wireless connectivity
  • Compact
  • Same HP brand
Watch out for
  • Same low-volume target
  • Same cartridge cost issue
  • Limited features
Type
Inkjet AIO
Variant
DeskJet 2922
Connectivity
Wi-Fi + USB
Functions
Print / scan / copy
Use case
Low volume
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Editor's Pick
10
Epson Expression Home XP-2200 3-in-1 Inkjet
Epson

Expression Home XP-2200 3-in-1 Inkjet

6.7
/ 10
Fair

Epson's cheapest cartridge AIO. Sub-£40 entry — fine for absolute occasional use (printing a school form once a term). Don't buy this expecting to print regularly; the cartridge cost-per-page will quickly exceed a better printer's total cost.

Why we love it
  • Cheapest Epson AIO
  • Sub-£40 entry
  • Compact design
  • Epson brand
Watch out for
  • Cartridge cost prohibitive for volume use
  • Slow speed
  • Limited features
Type
Inkjet AIO basic
Functions
Print / scan / copy
Connectivity
Wi-Fi + USB
Use case
Occasional only
Price
Sub-£40
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The verdict

Epson EcoTank ET-2860 wins on running cost; HP OfficeJet Pro 8122e is the business pick.

The Epson EcoTank ET-2860 takes the top spot because it solves the home-printer running cost problem outright. Instead of cartridges, the ink lives in refillable bottles that ship with the printer and last roughly 2-3 years of typical home use before refilling. The upfront price is higher than a cartridge printer but the lifetime cost is dramatically lower — typically £30-£40/year vs £100-£200 on equivalent cartridge models.

For small business or home-office buyers needing fast colour and bigger paper handling, the HP OfficeJet Pro 8122e is the smarter buy. It uses cartridges (with optional HP Instant Ink subscription) but pages-per-minute and paper-tray capacity are designed for office use rather than occasional family printing. The HP Plus model includes an auto-print quota that pages-per-month users can save with.

Below £80, cartridge prices catch up to printer price fast. The HP DeskJet line at the bottom of this list will work for very-occasional printing (under 100 pages/year) but the per-page cost is the highest in the category. If you're going to print more than that, the £40 saved on the printer evaporates within months of cartridge replacements.

Frequently asked

Common questions

Inkjet or laser printer for home use?
Inkjet for occasional use, photos, schoolwork, and mixed B&W + colour. Laser for high-volume text printing, sharp documents, faster output. Most UK home users are better served by an Epson EcoTank inkjet (low running cost, photo-capable). A Brother B&W laser is the alternative for essay-heavy households.
Is HP Instant Ink worth it?
Depends on volume. For 50-100 pages/month, Instant Ink at £3-£10/month saves vs cartridge purchases. For under 20 pages/month, it's a loss. The lock-in is significant — cancelling means returning HP-supplied cartridges or paying retail rates. Read the terms carefully; HP+ models can't use third-party cartridges at all.
What's an EcoTank or ink-tank printer?
Instead of replaceable cartridges, the ink lives in refillable bottles plugged into tanks on the printer side. The bottles last hundreds of pages each (vs cartridges that last 100-300 pages). Running costs are typically 80% lower than cartridge printers. The upfront price is higher (£150-£250 vs £50-£100) but pays back within 1-2 years for any meaningful print volume.
How long do printer cartridges last?
Manufacturer-quoted yields are at 5% page coverage (light text). Real-world: 100-300 pages for typical mixed text + light colour. Photo printing burns cartridges 5-10× faster. Once a cartridge has been opened it dries out within 12-18 months even unused — buy what you'll actually use rather than hoarding.
Do I need an all-in-one or just a printer?
AIO if you scan/copy at least monthly (tax records, school forms, recipes). Print-only if you only print. Phone-based scan apps (Adobe Scan, Microsoft Lens) replace home scanners for casual use — they're often as good as a £80 AIO's scanner. AIO is genuinely useful for people who scan multi-page documents or need a physical copy machine occasionally.
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