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Best printer deals: 10+ cheap printers on sale as low as $40

Whether you’re a student, professional, or anything in between, today’s world likely demands you find access to a printer from time to time. You can do so with some savings right now, as there are quite a few printer deals taking place. Among them you’ll find options that can compete with the best printers, as well as some well-priced lower end models. In fact, you can grab a printer for as little as $59 right now. We’ve tracked down all of the best printer deals currently taking place, so read onward for more details on how to save on the right printer for your needs.

HP DeskJet 4155e — $70, was $100

The HP Deskjet 4155e with a paper in the tray.
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The HP DeskJet 4155e is a good entry-level printer. It’s got you covered if your printing needs are pretty basic, or if you don’t need a printer that can handle huge daily loads. This is a color InkJet printer, which makes it good for almost all uses. It can also make copies and scan in color, and it has mobile and wireless printing functionality. You can get set up quickly and easily with the HP Smart app that guides you through the setup process, and you can also use this app to print, scan and copy documents from your phone.

Canon Pixma TR4722 — $79, was $99

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While it isn’t one of the best all-in-one printers, it’s certainly one of the most affordable. There’s something to be said about a printer that can come in at such a low price yet still offer quality printing. This printer will work well in any home, apartment, or dorm room setting. It even goes beyond printing and is capable of making copies, scanning, and faxing. It connects easily to your devices with built-in wireless connectivity, and it can print at a rate of about nine pages per minute monochrome and four pages per minute color.

HP Envy 6055e — $80, was $130

The HP Envy 6055e with a full color picture in its tray.
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While the HP Envy 6055e isn’t going to be able to take on the needs of a busy office, it certainly makes a more affordable alternative to many of the best InkJet printers. It has a lot to offer at is reasonable price point, including automatic two-sided printing, several printer resolutions to choose from, and the ability to scan and copy in color. This is also a wireless printer, so you can not only do these things from your computer, but from your phone or any other device you’ve got connected to the same wifi network as the printer.

HP OfficeJet Pro 8210 — $130, was $180

HP OfficeJet Pro 8210 Wireless Color Printer on a white background.
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If you’re looking for a printer that can tackle heavier print loads, the HP OfficeJet Pro 8210 is a good place to start your search. It’s capable of printing up to 22 pages per minute in black and up to 18 pages per minute in color. It can also do so for up to five connected users. With the HP Smart app you can print, scan and copy from your phone, and you can do it from anywhere. This printer is capable of printing at professional quality levels, which is good for things like forms, reports, brochures and presentations. It also has an automatic document feeder.

Xerox Multifunctional Color Laser Printer — $390, was $580

Xerox Multifunctional C235-DNI color laser printer product image.
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If you’re in search of one of the best color laser prints that can fulfill the printing needs of small office, this Xerox multifunctional color laser printer should be a consideration. It’s perfect for compact work environments, and while it certainly can handle anything shared users may throw at it, it’s also not a bad option for a single person with a lot of print needs. It also is capable of making copies, scanning and faxing, with the ability to print up to 24 pages per minute monochrome and and color.

Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 — $600, was $800

The Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 with a full color wide picture coming out of its tray.
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Photographers will love seeing this printer available at a discount, as the Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 offers lab-quality, wide-format photo printing right at home. And despite its abilities as a photo printer, this is a printer all sorts of creatives could consider. Its high quality color printing capabilities are good for things graphics and brochures. It also as a high resolution flatbed scanner that can help you digitize older work and photographs. It connects via ethernet, USB, or over wifi, and the Epson SmartPanel App lets you print from virtually anywhere using an iOS or Android device.

More printer deals we love

There are a ton of great printer models out there. Check out these hot deals for more luck on a great printer:

  • HP DeskJet 2734e Inkjet —
  • Brother MFC-J1010DW Inkjet —
  • Epson EcoTank ET-2800 Supertank Inkjet —
  • Lexmark MC3224dwe color —
  • Epson EcoTank ET-15000 —

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