Best Desktop Color Printer (2026): 5 Picks Compared

The all-in-one feature set covers a home office without extra devices.

Wolf Pro Security and the touchscreen add polish.

Its Office Score of 9.7/10 comes from performance 32/35, build 22/25, value 21/25, safety 8/10 and warranty 0/5: 83 of 100 points, placed on our 9.2 to 9.8 scale.

Figures as published on the retailer listing, collected 22 October 2026. Performance figures are manufacturer rated.

What this listing states. HP Wolf Pro Security; 40% recycled plastic design, so safety scores 8 of 10. No warranty term, so warranty scores zero. See How We Pick.

Shredder and printer safety. Keep hair, ties, jewelry, children and pets away from the feed slot, use the safety lock, unplug when not in use, and give printers and adapters room to vent.

This is general buying information, not professional advice. Follow each product manual and local rules, and see our Safety Disclaimer.

The Canon LBP646Cdw is the focused color printer: print only, no scanner or fax to pay for. Its 26 ppm color and monochrome speed with automatic duplex suits zine runs, and the Energy Star and EPEAT Silver listings mark it as the efficiency pick. Two trays and a 250-sheet cassette handle volume.

The print-only design is a trade-off for anyone who scans hand-drawn art. The media list states plain paper only. For a zine maker who prints from digital files and wants color without all-in-one bulk, it fits.

Its Office Score of 9.7/10 comes from performance 30/35, build 20/25, value 21/25, safety 7/10 and warranty 3/5: 81 of 100 points, placed on our 9.2 to 9.8 scale.

Figures as published on the retailer listing, collected 20 October 2026. Performance figures are manufacturer rated.

What this listing states. Energy Star, EPEAT Silver, so safety scores 7 of 10. 1-year limited warranty. It does not say everything a buyer needs, such as who pays return shipping, so warranty scores 3 of 5. See How We Pick.

Shredder and printer safety. Keep hair, ties, jewelry, children and pets away from the feed slot, use the safety lock, unplug when not in use, and give printers and adapters room to vent.

This is general buying information, not professional advice. Follow each product manual and local rules, and see our Safety Disclaimer.

The 26 ppm speed suits small teams.

Auto duplex keeps paper use down.

Its Office Score of 9.6/10 comes from performance 30/35, build 22/25, value 21/25, safety 0/10 and warranty 4/5: 77 of 100 points, placed on our 9.2 to 9.8 scale.

Figures as published on the retailer listing, collected 22 October 2026. Performance figures are manufacturer rated.

What this listing states. No safety lock or safety listing is stated, so safety scores zero. 1 year warranty. It does not say everything a buyer needs, such as who pays return shipping, so warranty scores 4 of 5. See How We Pick.

Shredder and printer safety. Keep hair, ties, jewelry, children and pets away from the feed slot, use the safety lock, unplug when not in use, and give printers and adapters room to vent.

This is general buying information, not professional advice. Follow each product manual and local rules, and see our Safety Disclaimer.

The Brother HL-L3220CDW is the value color printer: 19 ppm color output with automatic duplex and a 250-sheet tray, plus a manual feed slot for envelopes and specialty media. Wireless printing from laptops, phones and tablets covers a home office, and the 24.7 pound body is lighter than the all-in-ones.

It is print-only, so scanning needs a separate device, and 19 ppm is the slowest speed here. For a zine maker starting out who needs color on a budget of features, it prints the pages without paying for functions they will not use.

Its Office Score of 9.5/10 comes from performance 28/35, build 19/25, value 21/25, safety 0/10 and warranty 3/5: 71 of 100 points, placed on our 9.2 to 9.8 scale.

Figures as published on the retailer listing, collected 20 October 2026. Performance figures are manufacturer rated.

What this listing states. No safety lock or safety listing is stated, so safety scores zero. 1-year limited warranty. It does not say everything a buyer needs, such as who pays return shipping, so warranty scores 3 of 5. See How We Pick.

Shredder and printer safety. Keep hair, ties, jewelry, children and pets away from the feed slot, use the safety lock, unplug when not in use, and give printers and adapters room to vent.

This is general buying information, not professional advice. Follow each product manual and local rules, and see our Safety Disclaimer.

Canon lists the PIXMA TR7120 as a wireless color inkjet with Apple AirPrint, the Canon PRINT app and Mopria, plus dual-band Wi-Fi at 2.4 and 5 GHz. It states 4,800 by 1,200 resolution, a flatbed and ADF scanner, automatic duplex, 14 ppm in black and 9 ppm in color, and media up to 8.5 by 14 in. The body is 14.8 by 14 by 8.2 in with a 1.42 in monochrome OLED display, and the warranty is 1 Year Manufacturer.

Who it's for: someone who wants AirPrint plus an auto document feeder and auto duplex. Who should skip it: anyone who wants a stated ink volume or a stated item weight.

Its Office Score of 9.5/10 comes from performance 32/35, build 21/25, value 20/25, safety 0/10 and warranty 3/5: 76 of 100 points, placed on our 9.2 to 9.8 scale.

Figures as published on the retailer listing, collected 17 October 2026. Performance figures are manufacturer rated.

What this listing states. This product does not plug in or run on a battery, so safety is not part of its score. 1 Year Manufacturer warranty stated. It does not say everything a buyer needs, such as who pays return shipping, so warranty scores 3 of 5. See How We Pick.

Shredder and printer safety. Keep hair, ties, jewelry, children and pets away from the feed slot, use the safety lock, unplug when not in use, and give printers and adapters room to vent.

This is general buying information, not professional advice. Follow each product manual and local rules, and see our Safety Disclaimer.