Best all-in-one printers for 2026: top multi-function printers reviewed

An all-in-one or multi-function printer can copy, scan and possibly also fax (without needing a PC), as well as print. Most people go for an inkjet all-in-one, but there are also laser models available.

You can get a Best Buy all-in-one printer for less than £150, but pay a bit more and you get some useful features and functions.

For example, an automatic document feeder is a tray some printers have on top that automatically feeds in multiple pages for copying, scanning or faxing.

Compare all of the models we have tested with our printer reviews.

Best all-in-one printers

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To help you find the perfect printer for you, see our expert pick of the best home printers, or our guide to the best 3D printers.

All-in-one printers to avoid

While the best all-in-one printers featured above all offer excellent quality to suit all budgets, the three below do the exact opposite. 

These poor-quality printers, including some Don't Buy models, failed to impress when we tested them. Whether printing, copying or scanning, they will leave you underwhelmed, too.

Pair your printer with a PC that's powerful and easy to use – see our guide to the best all-in-one computers.

Where to buy an all-in-one printer

Buying an all-in-one printer is quite an investment, so it's worth sourcing it from a reliable retailer to avoid problems later down the line. To help you with this, we've picked out some of the most searched-for retailers that offer all-in-one printers.

• Amazon has a massive variety of all-in-one printers. If you're a Prime member, you'll get free two-day shipping on printers including from well-known brands like Brother, Canon, and Epson. You can find printers for under £50, but you'll typically be spending between £150 and £300. 

• Currys stocks a wide range of all-in-one printers, including many models that scored well in our testing. You'll find printers from brands like HP, Canon, and Epson – the cheapest ones start from under £60, with the most premium models costing over £700. Currys offers free standard delivery on many printers – with next-day delivery starting at just £5.99.

• John Lewis offers printers that will typically set you back between £200 and £400 for a model that did well in our testing. Like most other retailers, you'll find all-in-one models from HP, Brother, Canon, and Epson. Standard delivery is free on orders over £50 – you can also click and collect, or pay for next day shipping from £7.50.

The best cheap printer ink

Printer ink can be seriously expensive. In fact, it can be pricier than vintage Champagne or Chanel No. 5 perfume, so you'll want a printer that uses it efficiently.

All-in-one printers are often of the inkjet type. We know from testing that inkjet printers can use printer ink during cleaning, meaning it isn't actually used to print. With a poor quality printer, this can lead to regular - and costly - trips to the shop to re-stock on printer ink.

Ink is particularly pricey if you opt for ‘original’ ink (from the same brand as your printer), but you don’t have to spend a fortune. Our research has unearthed the best printer ink brands that offer cheap ink that's also high quality. Find the best ink or toner for your printer in our in-depth guide to the best cheap ink cartridges and cheap toner cartridges.

What are the disadvantages of all-in-one printers?

Being a touch taller than a standard inkjet is usually the only downside. This means all-in-one printers are not well-suited to sticking in shelving, as you need plenty of space above to move the scanner.

If you're wondering whether all-in-ones have poorer print quality than standard printers, then wonder no more. Our testing shows that the presence (or not) of a scanner has no direct bearing on print quality. Instead, it's all about choosing the right model. 

All-in-ones don't tend to be more expensive than standard printers, either. We don't see a clear trend in pricing and whether you pay more or not is usually due to other features, such as having an auto document feeder or automatic double-sided printing.

That said, some all-in-ones will have great print quality but a sub-par copier or sluggish scanner. So it's important to make sure you choose a model which performs superbly in all areas - which is where our printer reviews come in handy, as we will let you know.

You should also take great care if buying a second-hand all-in-one, especially from a third-party on an online marketplace. Having the scanner unit on top makes the printer inherently more fragile in transit. Printers are usually made of pretty brittle plastic, and some of these plastic parts are essential for the operation of the printer (this might include the printer knowing if the scanner is lowered back down for operation, for example).

Setting up your new printer

• After placing the printer where you want it, install the latest software from the manufacturer’s website on your PC. Even if your printer was supplied with a CD, it’s best to download and install the latest software instead. Depending on your printer, you will do this either wirelessly or with a USB cable.
• If your printer has wi-fi, it's time to get it connected. Take a look at your manual if you need help, or look on the manufacturer's website.
• Now set your new printer as the default, so your computer automatically sends print jobs to it first. In Windows, click Start, type devices, and then click Devices and Printers. Select your printer model and set it as your default printer.
• Next, set your printing preferences. In Devices and Printers, right-click your printer’s icon and select Printing preferences. You’ll see a tabbed window of settings such as paper size, orientation (portrait or landscape) and whether to print on both sides (duplex). Click OK when everything is as you like it.
• Finally, check your ink levels. Most printers come with a set of ‘starter’ ink cartridges, but they tend to run out quickly. On a Windows PC click Start, type devices, then click Devices and Printers. Right-clicking on your printer enables you to view how much ink there is remaining (on a Mac, you do this via System Preferences).

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