Best Canon printers 2025: Pixma, laser and inkjet models rated

While some Canon printers excel in our tough lab tests and are good enough to be Best Buys, others fall short with among the lowest scores on test. Check our reviews before you buy to make sure you spend your money on a good Canon printer.

You can buy a Canon inkjet printer for less than £50, while its premium models can cost several hundred pounds. Keep reading to find out more about Canon printers and the brand's inkjet and laser ranges.

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Best Canon printers

The Canon laser printers we've put through our independent lab tests and they offer a wide range of good options. However, quite a few Canon's inkjet models also really miss the mark, so it's important to check our reviews to ensure you're buying the right model. 

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Is Canon a good printer brand?

We asked more than nine thousand Which? members and the general public who own printers to tell us about the problems and experiences they’ve had with their printer brands over the past seven years.

We’ve pulled together our survey data and independent test results – with insights from our printer experts – to give you an in-depth look at each brand.

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Canon printers compared: which range is best for you?

Canon Pixma

Canon’s biggest range of printers by far is the Pixma inkjet family. Prices range from £25 to more than £150. Although a fair few Pixmas are Best Buys, there are plenty that get a mediocre score of around 50%, so the name isn’t a guarantee of quality. 

• IP and IX models mean the product is a standalone basic printer.
• MG is used for all-in-ones.
• MX printers are designed for home-office use.
• MP models are geared towards photo printing. 
• The latest generation of Pixma printers is the TS range, which go from the entry-level 5-series up to the top-end 9-series. 

Canon Maxify 

Whereas Pixma printers are aimed at general consumers, Canon’s Maxify inkjet printers are more for home-office users. They usually have productivity-focused features, such as fax and automatic document feeders. 

We've seen some good Maxify printers, but others have underwhelmed in our tests. So it's best to check our printer reviews before buying.

Canon i-Sensys

Canon doesn't only produce inkjets: there's also the i-Sensys range of laser printers. Some of the best-scoring Canon printers we’ve tested are i-Sensys models, but with some costing hundreds of pounds, you do pay for that extra quality. Plus, these models don’t always have copying and scanning functions. 

So if you're looking to keep costs down, consider an all-in-one inkjet printer instead. 

Canon Selphy

These are dedicated compact photo printers designed for printing directly from a smartphone or camera. 

If you're shopping for a new printer, see our pick of the best home printers and find out which models have impressed in our test lab.

Can I use other ink in my Canon printer?

Original-brand cartridges can be expensive, and many consumers would prefer to use third-party inks. But from our surveys, we know that many members are worried about third-party cartridges not working in their printer.

If you find that a cartridge doesn't work in your Canon printer, most third-party brands offer guarantees and will refund or replace the cartridge. 

Third-party ink brands consistently outperform original brands in our annual survey – customers are pleased with their good print quality and fantastic value for money. 

Discover the best cheap ink cartridges.

Recently tested Canon printers

We've rounded up a selection of Canon printers below, which have recently been through our tough printing tests.

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