Do You Own One of These 8 CHEAP Printers? (They Are BETTER Than You Think)

This video ranks eight cheap printers that independent testing labs recommend despite their low price, covering the best budget inkjet and laser printers for home use in 2026. The video argues that the old assumption "cheap printers are bad" is outdated, based on modern total-cost-of-ownership testing rather than sticker price alone. It walks through eight specific models, from entry-level inkjets to ink-tank systems, explaining why reviewers rate each one above its price point. Each entry includes the honest tradeoffs testers found, not just the positives. What's covered in this video: The Canon PIXMA TS3720 is introduced at number eight as a no-frills, under-$100 color inkjet praised for simple setup and dependable document printing without subscriptions or companion apps. The HP LaserJet M110w takes number seven as a compact monochrome laser printer that avoids the clogging problems of inkjets left unused for weeks, trading color and scanning for low-maintenance toner-based printing. The Epson WorkForce WF2930 ranks sixth for offering automatic duplex printing and a larger paper tray, positioned as a budget printer built for home-office-level workloads. The Canon PIXMA MG3620, a 2015 design still sold today, lands at number five for above-average photo print quality, despite a low page yield that raises per-page costs. The Brother MFC-J1360DW is ranked fourth as the successor to the Brother MFC-J1010DW, noted for solid print and scan quality suited to light-to-moderate household printing. The Brother HL-L2460DW takes third place as the testers' top overall budget pick, a monochrome laser printer with toner cartridges rated around 1,200 pages (or roughly 3,000 with the high-yield version). The Epson Expression Home XP-4200 is named the single best cheap printer by testers at number two, cited for roughly 10 pages-per-minute black-and-white speed, up to 5760x1440 dpi resolution, and performance that beats pricier HP competitors in head-to-head reviews. The Epson EcoTank ET-2400 takes the number one spot for replacing ink cartridges with refillable ink tanks, which Epson estimates can cut total ink spending by up to 90 percent over the printer's lifespan. The video closes by explaining how testing labs now track total cost of ownership instead of upfront price, which is why cheap printers that avoid clogging, dry cartridges, and short page yields keep appearing on lists alongside printers that cost far more. Mentioned in this video: Canon PIXMA TS3720, HP LaserJet M110w, Epson WorkForce WF2930, Canon PIXMA MG3620, Brother MFC-J1360DW, Brother MFC-J1010DW, Brother HL-L2460DW, Epson Expression Home XP-4200, Epson EcoTank ET-2400, Canon, HP, Epson, Brother, total cost of ownership, cost per page, page yield, duplex printing, inkjet printers, laser printers, toner cartridges, refillable ink tanks, printhead clogging, EcoTank ink bottle system #cheapprinters #budgetprinters #printerreview #bestprinters2026 #epsonecotank #brotherprinter #canonpixma #inkjetvslaser #printingtips #budgettech #hometechreview #printerbuyingguide For any questions or inquiries, please contact us at : printworthcontact@gmail.com © PrintWorth 2026