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Home printers

Buy top-rated printers for home use here. Enjoy a wide selection and affordable prices from trusted brands. Choose user-friendly design and reliability that will stand the test of time. Order today for fast delivery. 

Buy best home printers you can count on

Looking for the best home printer that will support all the family? Look no further. Print forms, legal documents, homework, boarding passes, college assignments or photos. Easily print over WiFi from any device including your smartphone. Browse our selection of inkjet and laser home printers and find the right one for you. 

Inkjet vs laser printers comparison for home

Choosing between inkjet and laser printers for your home printer depends on your printing habits, budget, and quality needs. Here’s a clear comparison to help you decide: 
 

Feature Inkjet Printer Laser Printer
Best For Photos, colour documents, occasional or moderate home use Text-heavy documents, high-volume or frequent printing
Print Quality Excellent for vivid colours and photo-quality images Excellent for sharp black text
Cost Lower upfront cost; ink can be pricier over time unless using own brand ink cartridges Higher initial cost, but lower running cost per page for toner cartridges
Ink/Toner Life Ink may dry out if unused for long periods Toner lasts longer and doesn’t dry out, even with infrequent use
Size Typically compact and lightweight Often larger, especially for colour or multi-function models
Maintenance Requires occasional cleaning Low maintenance and durable for consistent printing

Inkjet printers make good printers for home if you print in colour and want to keep your upfront costs low. On the other hand, laser printers can be a great choice for lower costs in the long run and ideal for occasional printing with no worry of ink clogging. You can read about the difference between inkjet and laser printers here.  

Features to look out for in home printers

It’s important to choose features that suit your home’s needs. There are some considerations that will allow you to best make a decision.  
 

  • How many people will share the home printer? If there are several users, a WiFi home printer is the best choice for easy sharing across multiple devices include mobile. 

  • Do you need to print in colour? If so, an inkjet printer is the best choice in particular for images or printing photos at home, or a colour laser printer. If not, a black and white laser printer makes an excellent choice.  

  • Do you need to scan and copy also? Then a multifunctional home printer is the best choice.  

  • Do you need additional advanced options? If you need to print on both sides without flipping the page, you can choose duplex or if you want to automatically feed multiple documents at once in the correct order, you can choose ADF. 

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Common questions

What is the best printer for home use?

An inkjet printer is the best choice for home printing. It allows you to print small to medium quantities affordably: up to about 200 per month. Moreover, this small printer is ideal for printing colour photos and documents. At 123ink.ie, you can buy a good inkjet printer for your home at a great price. For more tips, see our article on the best printer for your home.

How much does a cheap home printer cost?

For around €60, you can buy a very good home inkjet printer at 123ink.ie, suitable for home or small offices. If you also order 123ink’s own-brand cartridges, you'll not only have an affordable printer but also the most cost-effective printing experience.

Looking to buy a budget-friendly printer but still have questions about the ordering process? Check our FAQ page to see if your answer is there. If your question isn't listed, our customer service team will be happy to help.
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