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Reviewer consensus · 2026

Best Inkjet Printers of 2026What 87 reviewers actually think, trust-weighted

Inkjet printers span a huge range, from sub-$100 all-in-ones to refillable supertanks and dedicated photo machines, so we read across independent testing labs, mainstream tech press, specialist printing communities, and verified-purchase reviewers to synthesize where the consensus actually lands. This roundup weights high-trust sources like RTINGS and Consumer Reports most heavily, treats Amazon and retailer star averages as one signal rather than a verdict, and surfaces the disagreements (clogging, app friction, ink lock-in) reviewers raise honestly rather than smoothing them over.

Sources behind this verdict

87 reviewers, weighted by source trust

87reviewers read

Weighted by source trust

We don’t review products. We read what other reviewers wrote, score each source for trustworthiness, and synthesize the consensus.

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  • 48Community
  • 32Video

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Top pick · #1Canon MegaTank MAXIFY GX2020 All-in-One Wireless Color Printer – Print, Copy, Scan with Duplex Printing –…
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Canon MegaTank MAXIFY GX2020 All-in-One Wireless Color Printer – Print, Copy, Scan with Duplex Printing –…

★★★★★4.0(900)86Great

Across the reviewers we read, the Canon MAXIFY GX2020 is the most well-rounded refillable all-in-one for a home or small office. RTINGS rated it very good for black-and-white document printing with what it called extraordinarily low running costs thanks to the ink-tank system, and Consumer Reports independently measured very good text quality at typical speeds and roughly 0.6 cents per page.

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Frequently asked

5 questions
Are EcoTank and MegaTank supertank printers worth the higher upfront cost?
Across the reviewers we read, the consensus is yes for anyone printing in volume. High-trust testing (RTINGS, techgearlab) and specialist-community threads consistently point to extraordinarily low per-page cost as the headline advantage of refillable-tank designs, which is why models like the Epson EcoTank and Canon MegaTank dominate value discussions. The trade-off reviewers flag is a higher sticker price and a need to print regularly so the printheads don't clog.
Which inkjet printer is best for photos?
For serious photo output, reviewers and r/photography contributors repeatedly point to the wide-format Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 and its A4 sibling the ET-8500, citing six-ink systems and lab-comparable results. They are slower than document printers and pricey, but the trust-weighted consensus rates their photo quality very highly. For casual snapshots, the cheaper EcoTank ET-2800/ET-2980 are described as good but not photo-specialist.
Why do reviewers warn about printers with 'e' in the model number or ink subscriptions?
Specialist-community threads repeatedly caution that some HP models tied to Instant Ink or 'e' branding will refuse third-party or remanufactured supplies, locking you into the brand's ink ecosystem. If long-term flexibility matters, reviewers suggest reading the supply terms carefully before buying.
Do inkjet printers clog if you don't use them often?
This is one of the most consistent pain points across high-trust community threads, especially for Epson EcoTanks. Reviewers note printheads can dry or clog with infrequent use, and that running occasional maintenance cycles helps. Brother and Canon tank models also run idle maintenance. If you print only rarely, several reviewers suggest a laser printer instead.
Is a supertank inkjet good enough for a home office?
According to mainstream tech press and verified-purchase reviewers, all-in-one tank inkjets like the Canon MAXIFY GX2020, Epson ET-15000, and HP OfficeJet Pro 9135 handle home-office document loads well, often with ADFs and auto-duplex. The recurring caveat is scanning quality, which several high-trust community posts call inconsistent on some models.