Best Inkjet Printers for Beginners 2026

Canon's PIXMA TR4720 covers every home office need at $69: print, scan, copy, and fax in one compact unit. Wireless setup works with AirPrint, Google Assistant, and Alexa, so you can send a print job from your phone in seconds. Resolution tops out at 4800x1200 dpi for photos, sharp enough for greeting cards and school projects. At $69, the TR4720 matches the HP DeskJet 3755's price but adds a fax line — useful if you're filing insurance or school documents. The Canon MegaTank at $188 uses refillable ink tanks that cost far less per page, but you're paying $119 more upfront; if you print more than 50 pages a month, that investment starts making sense. The TR4720 is the right default for occasional home printers who want every function covered without complexity. Canon's PG-275 black and CL-276 color cartridges run $13–$17 per replacement, standard for entry inkjets. For a first printer that handles every common home task without a learning curve, the TR4720 earns its top spot at this price point.

The HP DeskJet 4155e is HP's current-generation all-in-one at $69.99, replacing the older 4155 with HP+ smart printing support. Print, scan, and copy wirelessly from any device using AirPrint or the HP Smart app. The headline feature is Instant Ink eligibility — HP's subscription service ships replacement cartridges automatically before you run out, starting at $1.49/month for 10 pages, with six months free in the box. Compared to the Canon TR4720 at $69, the 4155e skips the fax function but compensates with a more modern HP ecosystem and cleaner app experience. The HP DeskJet 3755 is the older HP option on this page — the 4155e is the updated replacement with HP+ connectivity and better long-term software support. If you expect to need ink shipped automatically and live in the HP app ecosystem, the 4155e wins. If you need fax capability, the Canon is the better call.

HP's DeskJet 3755 earns notice primarily for its compact footprint — at roughly 6.6 x 15.9 x 12.5 inches, it's one of the smallest all-in-one inkjets HP makes, fitting on a narrow shelf or corner desk without issue. Wireless printing, scanning, and copying come standard at $69.99, with AirPrint and Google Cloud Print for mobile jobs. The 3755 is the oldest HP model on this page and lacks HP+ connectivity, which the DeskJet 4155e (also $69.99) includes. At identical pricing, the 4155e is the stronger long-term buy unless desk space is genuinely limited. Where the 3755 makes sense is a secondary printer in a spare room or dorm setup where the physical size matters more than ecosystem extras. Print quality for documents and basic photos is on par with other entry inkjets in this price range.