Best Printer with No Subscription (2026): 5 Compared

Epson lists the WorkForce Pro WF-3820 as a wireless all-in-one with 21 ppm black and 11 ppm color printing, a 250-sheet paper tray, a 35-sheet automatic document feeder and auto 2-sided duplex. It prints, scans, copies and faxes, with a 2.7 in color touchscreen and support for media up to 13 by 19 in. The listing gives item dimensions of 16.7 by 19.4 by 9.8 in and a 19.4 lb item weight. A 1-year limited warranty in the US and Canada is stated.

Who it's for: a home office that prints daily and wants the fastest stated speed with the biggest tray here. Who should skip it: anyone who needs a portable printer or a longer warranty.

Its Office Score of 9.6/10 comes from performance 32/35, build 22/25, value 21/25, safety 0/10 and warranty 3/5: 78 of 100 points, placed on our 9.2 to 9.8 scale.

Figures as published on the retailer listing, collected 18 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 limited warranty in the U.S. and Canada. 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.

Epson lists the EcoTank ET-2800 as a cartridge-free all-in-one with refillable ink tanks, delivering up to 4,500 black and 7,500 color pages per ink bottle set, with up to 2 years of ink included in the box. It prints up to 10 ppm in black and 5 ppm in color, with a flatbed scanner and copier, Wi-Fi and USB. The listing gives a 5760 by 1440 dpi print resolution, a 100-sheet tray and an 11.4 lb item weight. A 1-year limited warranty is stated.

Who it's for: someone who prints regularly and wants to refill tanks instead of swapping cartridges. Who should skip it: anyone who needs duplex printing or the fastest speeds here.

Its Office Score of 9.6/10 comes from performance 30/35, build 21/25, value 21/25, safety 0/10 and warranty 3/5: 75 of 100 points, placed on our 9.2 to 9.8 scale.

Figures as published on the retailer listing, collected 18 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 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.

Brother lists the MFC-J4355DW as a wireless all-in-one with up to 1-year of ink in the box, 20 ppm black and 19 ppm color printing, a 150-sheet tray, a 20-page automatic document feeder and automatic duplex. It prints, copies, scans and faxes, with a 1.8 in color display and Alexa-enabled smart reordering as an option. The listing gives a 13.5 by 17.1 by 7.1 in footprint and a 19.6 lb item weight. A 2-year limited warranty is stated.

Who it's for: someone who wants the longest warranty here with a year of ink included. Who should skip it: anyone who wants refillable bottles instead of cartridges.

Its Office Score of 9.5/10 comes from performance 29/35, build 21/25, value 20/25, safety 0/10 and warranty 4/5: 74 of 100 points, placed on our 9.2 to 9.8 scale.

Figures as published on the retailer listing, collected 18 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. 2-Year Limited. 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.

Brother lists the MFC-J1410DW as a wireless all-in-one with 16 ppm black and 9 ppm color printing, a 2.7 in color touchscreen, a 20-sheet automatic document feeder, a 150-sheet tray and automatic duplex. It prints, copies and scans, with cloud app connections and the Brother Mobile Connect app. One note: the listing says the printer includes a Refresh subscription trial, which sits oddly with a no-subscription search. The listing gives a 13.5 by 15.4 by 7.2 in footprint and a 16.8 lb item weight. A 1-year limited warranty is stated.

Who it's for: someone who wants a compact touchscreen all-in-one for a small desk. Who should skip it: anyone who wants the fastest speeds here or strictly no subscription mentions.

Its Office Score of 9.4/10 comes from performance 27/35, build 19/25, value 18/25, safety 0/10 and warranty 3/5: 67 of 100 points, placed on our 9.2 to 9.8 scale.

Figures as published on the retailer listing, collected 18 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 Limited. 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.

HP lists the OfficeJet 250 as a portable inkjet all-in-one with a battery, printing 20 ppm in black and 19 ppm in color, with scan and copy functions and Wi-Fi. The listing states a 6.5 lb item weight, a 7.8 by 14.96 by 3.6 in footprint and a 90-minute charge time with Fast Charge. One contradiction: the spec table lists the item type as Color Laser Printer while the title and bullets describe an inkjet, so we trust the title and bullets.

Who it's for: someone who prints away from the desk and needs a battery-powered all-in-one. Who should skip it: anyone who wants a big paper tray or automatic duplex.

Its Office Score of 9.4/10 comes from performance 27/35, build 19/25, value 19/25, safety 0/10 and warranty 0/5: 65 of 100 points, placed on our 9.2 to 9.8 scale.

Figures as published on the retailer listing, collected 18 October 2026. Performance figures are manufacturer rated.

What this listing states. No safety lock or safety listing is stated, so safety scores zero. 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.