Best Printer for Color Printing (2026): 5 Compared

The 18 ppm is fast. The 250 sheets are generous.

The ink tank saves money. The 1-Year warranty is good.

Its Office Score of 9.7/10 comes from performance 35/35, build 24/25, value 21/25, safety 0/10 and warranty 3/5: 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. 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.

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The 14 ppm black is fast. The 150 sheets last.

The wireless connects easily. It prints photos well.

Its Office Score of 9.7/10 comes from performance 35/35, build 25/25, value 22/25, safety 0/10 and warranty 0/5: 82 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. 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.

HP lists the OfficeJet Pro 8125 as a wireless color all-in-one for home offices with print speeds of up to 20 ppm black and 10 ppm color, an auto document feeder, automatic duplex, a 225-sheet input tray and a 2.7 in touchscreen. Connectivity includes dual-band Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB and wireless direct, and the listing states HP Wolf Essential Security plus HP AI formatting for web pages. A 3-month trial of Instant Ink is included, with a monthly fee after unless cancelled, and the listing states a one-year limited hardware warranty.

Who it's for: a home office that prints multi-page business documents and wants an auto document feeder with duplex. Who should skip it: anyone who only uses third-party cartridges, or who wants the lightest machine on the desk.

Its Office Score of 9.6/10 comes from performance 30/35, build 21/25, value 20/25, safety 8/10 and warranty 0/5: 79 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. HP Wolf Essential Security is stated for data protection, 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.

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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.

The HP Envy 6155 prints, scans and copies in color with duplex, at 10 black and 7 color ppm and 4800 x 1200 dpi. No warranty term is stated, and Wi-Fi keeps it off the desk cable.

The listing pushes a 3-month Instant Ink trial: ink arrives before you run out, but a monthly fee applies after the trial. At 11.2 lb it is a desk machine, not a travel one.

Best for homes printing everyday color documents and borderless photos.

Its Office Score of 9.5/10 comes from performance 30/35, build 21/25, value 20/25, safety 4/10 and warranty 0/5: 75 of 100 points, placed on our 9.2 to 9.8 scale.

Figures as published on the retailer listing, collected 21 October 2026. Performance figures are manufacturer rated.

What this listing states. Wi-Fi connectivity is stated; no safety certification is stated, so safety scores 4 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.