Start with how often you print, whether you need color, and whether you want to scan or copy. Compare the cost of ink or toner as well as the printer itself.
Secondhand printers
No secondhand printers are listed yet. Ask Mark about current options before purchasing elsewhere.
A starting point: Epson EcoTank ET-2980. Uses refillable ink bottles, supports automatic two-sided printing, and has a color screen. Epson lists AirPrint support.
Tradeoff: Compare the upfront cost and print regularly to help keep the ink system healthy.
Plain English: AirPrint lets supported Apple devices print without a separate printer driver.
For a printer, “all-in-one” means printing, scanning, and copying in one machine.
A flat glass scanner is useful for a single page or photograph.
An automatic document feeder handles a stack of pages.
Two-sided printing and two-sided scanning are separate features.
Tell Mark which phone, computer, and Wi-Fi system you use so compatibility can be checked.
Before you spend: Ask whether cartridges or bottled ink are included, whether a subscription is optional, and what replacement supplies cost. For occasional printing, compare a simple laser printer with using a local print shop.