To make things even easier, we've combed through our ratings to bring you the best printers of the year, each selected to meet different needs. We combined those test results with brand reliability and owner satisfaction ratings derived from our member surveys to arrive at an Overall Score, which lets you compare one model with the next. Each model was purchased at retail and evaluated on more than 250 data points. With Consumer Reports on your side, though, the choice is a lot easier.ĬR members can consult our ratings for a detailed breakdown of close to 175 printers. These aren't trivial decisions pick the wrong model and you could find yourself wasting hundreds of dollars on ink costs as the years roll by. Laser or inkjet? Regular or all-in-one? Should you invest in a printer that uses a reservoir tank? Finding the best printer for your purposes can be confusing.
