Best all-in-one printers for 2024

An all-in-one or multi-function printer can copy, scan and possibly also fax (without needing a PC), as well as print. Most people go for an inkjet all-in-one, but there are also laser models available.

You can get a Best Buy all-in-one printer for less than £150, but pay a bit more and you get some useful features and functions.

For example, an automatic document feeder is a tray some printers have on top that automatically feeds in multiple pages for copying, scanning or faxing.

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Best all-in-one printers

Pricing and recommendations correct as of May 2024.

To help you find the perfect printer for you, see our expert pick of the best home printers.

All-in-one printers to avoid

While the best all-in-one printers featured above all offer excellent quality to suit all budgets, the three below do the exact opposite. 

These poor-quality printers, including some Don't Buy models, failed to impress when we tested them. Whether printing, copying or scanning, they will leave you underwhelmed, too. 

The best cheap printer ink

Printer ink can be seriously expensive. In fact, it can be pricier than vintage Champagne or Chanel No. 5 perfume, so you'll want a printer that uses it efficiently.

All-in-one printers are often of the inkjet type. We know from testing that inkjet printers can use printer ink during cleaning, meaning it isn't actually used to print. With a poor quality printer, this can lead to regular - and costly - trips to the shop to re-stock on printer ink.

Ink is particularly pricey if you opt for ‘original’ ink (from the same brand as your printer), but you don’t have to spend a fortune. Our research has unearthed the best printer ink brands that offer cheap ink that's also high quality. Find the best ink or toner for your printer in our in-depth guide to the best cheap ink cartridges and cheap toner cartridges.

Setting up your new printer

• After placing the printer where you want it, install the latest software from the manufacturer’s website on your PC. Even if your printer was supplied with a CD, it’s best to download and install the latest software instead. Depending on your printer, you will do this either wirelessly or with a USB cable.
• If your printer has wi-fi, time to get it connected. You can find detailed instructions on how to do it in our in-depth guide on how to connect a wireless printer. Read our guide on how to set up Apple AirPrint if you printer supports it.
• Now set your new printer as the default, so your computer automatically sends print jobs to it first. In Windows, click Start, type devices, and then click Devices and Printers. Select your printer model and set it as your default printer.
• Next, set your printing preferences. In Devices and Printers, right-click your printer’s icon and select Printing preferences. You’ll see a tabbed window of settings such as paper size, orientation (portrait or landscape) and whether to print on both sides (duplex). Click OK when everything is as you like it.
• Finally, check your ink levels. Most printers come with a set of ‘starter’ ink cartridges, but they tend to run out quickly. On a Windows PC click Start, type devices, then click Devices and Printers. Right-clicking on your printer enables you to view how much ink there is remaining (on a Mac, you do this via System Preferences).

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