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Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for cost effective inkjet printers.

If you are in the market for an inkjet printer, you should consider a few things. First, how much are you going to use it? Second, what type of paper will you be printing on? Third, what features do you need? Fourth, will it fit your budget? Fifth, do you need color or black and white? Browse the top-ranked list of cost-effective inkjet printers below along with associated reviews and opinions.

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  1. Canon - MAXIFY MegaTank GX6021 Wireless All-In-One Inkjet Printer - White - Front_Zoom
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    "I want to start off by saying that I made the right choice! The cost of consumables for this printer is economical and the ink lasts a very long time. ...For the amount of printing I do, Magatank is the most cost effective way to go as opposed to the super expensive ink cartridge replacements. ...Great printer with low consumable cost...Great printer but there was a paper jam issue."

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    Designed to meet the needs of small offices, the MAXIFY GX6021 delivers high-quality, low-cost printing, and outstanding wireless connectivity. Get serious print productivity with a high page yield of up to 6,000 Black / 14,000 Color pages per full ink bottle set7 and a combined 350 sheet plain paper capacity. Save up to 80% on the cost of ink compared to high-yield laser cartridges with a low cost per print of less than 2 cents per page.7 Each printer comes with a full set of ink, plus 2 bonus black ink bottles, and a 3-year or 80,000 pages* limited warranty so you can print with confidence. The MAXIFY GX6021 is easy to setup and maintain and delivers superior versatility thanks to an auto document feeder for scanning and copying — plus, print on a variety of media types and sizes, including labels, envelopes, and banners. Produce crisp, colorful documents quickly and cost-effectively thanks to fast print speeds and a 4-color pigment-based ink system. Easily connect and print through high-speed USB, Ethernet, or wirelessly5 from computers or mobile devices.
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    "I want to start off by saying that I made the right choice! The cost of consumables for this printer is economical and the ink lasts a very long time. ...For the amount of printing I do, Magatank is the most cost effective way to go as opposed to the super expensive ink cartridge replacements. ...Great printer with low consumable cost...Great printer but there was a paper jam issue."

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    Designed to meet the needs of small offices, the MAXIFY GX6021 delivers high-quality, low-cost printing, and outstanding wireless connectivity. Get serious print productivity with a high page yield of up to 6,000 Black / 14,000 Color pages per full ink bottle set7 and a combined 350 sheet plain paper capacity. Save up to 80% on the cost of ink compared to high-yield laser cartridges with a low cost per print of less than 2 cents per page.7 Each printer comes with a full set of ink, plus 2 bonus black ink bottles, and a 3-year or 80,000 pages* limited warranty so you can print with confidence. The MAXIFY GX6021 is easy to setup and maintain and delivers superior versatility thanks to an auto document feeder for scanning and copying — plus, print on a variety of media types and sizes, including labels, envelopes, and banners. Produce crisp, colorful documents quickly and cost-effectively thanks to fast print speeds and a 4-color pigment-based ink system. Easily connect and print through high-speed USB, Ethernet, or wirelessly5 from computers or mobile devices.
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    Your price for this item is $549.99
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  2. Canon - MAXIFY MegaTank GX3020 Wireless All-In-One Inkjet Printer - White - Front_Zoom
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    "Really Awesome Printer...This Canon Maxify GX3020 Wireless Inkjet MegaTank Small office All-in-one color printer printer is one of the best printers out there.It can print,copy and scan.You can change the size of the printing.Easy to set up on your phone.Easy to use.Can print up to 6,000 copies using black ink and 14,000 color pages using a single set of inks....[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Canon printer is cost effective in terms of ink as the bottles of ink last approx 4000 to 6000 pages. "

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    Designed for home offices and small businesses, the Canon MAXIFY GX3020 delivers high-quality, low-cost printing, and outstanding wireless connectivity in a compact size. Get serious print productivity with a high page yield of up to 6,000 Black / 14,000 Color pages per full ink bottle set and a low cost per print of less than 2 cents per page1. The MAXIFY GX3020 comes with a full set of ink and a 3-year or 80,000 pages2 limited warranty so you can print with confidence. The MAXIFY GX3020 is easy to set up and maintain and offers great media versatility to print on a variety of media types and sizes, including business cards, envelopes, banners and more. Produce crisp, colorful documents quickly and cost-effectively with fast print speeds and a high quality 4-color pigment-based ink system. Keep printing with a large combined plain paper capacity of up to 350 sheets. Easily connect and print through high-speed USB, Ethernet, or wirelessly3 from computers or mobile devices. This model is backed by Canon's Service and Support network.
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    "Really Awesome Printer...This Canon Maxify GX3020 Wireless Inkjet MegaTank Small office All-in-one color printer printer is one of the best printers out there.It can print,copy and scan.You can change the size of the printing.Easy to set up on your phone.Easy to use.Can print up to 6,000 copies using black ink and 14,000 color pages using a single set of inks....[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Canon printer is cost effective in terms of ink as the bottles of ink last approx 4000 to 6000 pages. "

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    Designed for home offices and small businesses, the Canon MAXIFY GX3020 delivers high-quality, low-cost printing, and outstanding wireless connectivity in a compact size. Get serious print productivity with a high page yield of up to 6,000 Black / 14,000 Color pages per full ink bottle set and a low cost per print of less than 2 cents per page1. The MAXIFY GX3020 comes with a full set of ink and a 3-year or 80,000 pages2 limited warranty so you can print with confidence. The MAXIFY GX3020 is easy to set up and maintain and offers great media versatility to print on a variety of media types and sizes, including business cards, envelopes, banners and more. Produce crisp, colorful documents quickly and cost-effectively with fast print speeds and a high quality 4-color pigment-based ink system. Keep printing with a large combined plain paper capacity of up to 350 sheets. Easily connect and print through high-speed USB, Ethernet, or wirelessly3 from computers or mobile devices. This model is backed by Canon's Service and Support network.
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    Your price for this item is $399.99
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  3. Canon - MAXIFY MegaTank GX4020 Wireless All-In-One Inkjet Printer with Fax - White - Front_Zoom
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    "Excellent all around printer for the home office!...I have trialed various printers throughout my time both in school and in my professional work life and I have determined that printers like this that use ink bottles are my favorite in terms of overall cost efficiency for the volume I actually print at. ...The inkjet I've been looking for MY ENTIRE LIFE!...That's how nice this prints!... and how cost effective it is! I love everything about this printer so far and knowing what I know now, I would 10,000% buy it without regrets! "

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    Designed for home offices and small businesses, the Canon MAXIFY GX4020 delivers high-quality, low-cost printing, and outstanding wireless connectivity in a compact size. Get serious print productivity with a high page yield of up to 6,000 Black / 14,000 Color pages per full ink bottle set and a low cost per print of less than 2 cents per page1. The MAXIFY GX4020 comes with a full set of ink and a 3-year or 80,000 pages2 limited warranty so you can print with confidence. The MAXIFY GX4020 is easy to set up and maintain and offers great media versatility to print on a variety of media types and sizes, including business cards, envelopes, banners and more. Produce crisp, colorful documents quickly and cost-effectively with fast print speeds and a high quality 4-color pigment-based ink system. Keep printing with a large combined plain paper capacity of up to 350 sheets. Easily connect and print through high-speed USB, Ethernet, or wirelessly3 from computers or mobile devices. This model is backed by Canon's Service and Support network.
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    "Excellent all around printer for the home office!...I have trialed various printers throughout my time both in school and in my professional work life and I have determined that printers like this that use ink bottles are my favorite in terms of overall cost efficiency for the volume I actually print at. ...The inkjet I've been looking for MY ENTIRE LIFE!...That's how nice this prints!... and how cost effective it is! I love everything about this printer so far and knowing what I know now, I would 10,000% buy it without regrets! "

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    Designed for home offices and small businesses, the Canon MAXIFY GX4020 delivers high-quality, low-cost printing, and outstanding wireless connectivity in a compact size. Get serious print productivity with a high page yield of up to 6,000 Black / 14,000 Color pages per full ink bottle set and a low cost per print of less than 2 cents per page1. The MAXIFY GX4020 comes with a full set of ink and a 3-year or 80,000 pages2 limited warranty so you can print with confidence. The MAXIFY GX4020 is easy to set up and maintain and offers great media versatility to print on a variety of media types and sizes, including business cards, envelopes, banners and more. Produce crisp, colorful documents quickly and cost-effectively with fast print speeds and a high quality 4-color pigment-based ink system. Keep printing with a large combined plain paper capacity of up to 350 sheets. Easily connect and print through high-speed USB, Ethernet, or wirelessly3 from computers or mobile devices. This model is backed by Canon's Service and Support network.
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    Your price for this item is $499.99
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  4. HP - Smart Tank 5101 Wireless All-In-One Supertank Inkjet Printer with up to 2 Years of Ink Included - White - Front_Zoom
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    "Pros: Ink Tank system is cost effective and easy to refill. Setup and installation is quick and simple. ...The smart tank design is very neat and works well for refilling the tanks. It should be more cost effective over time but the main concern would be the print heads staying unclogged in occasional use but that does for every ink jet printer. "

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    Product Description

    The HP Smart Tank 5101 is a smart, connected and refillable supertank printer that makes printing seamless for the whole family with its cartridge-free, high capacity and wireless connectivity. Create everyday color documents at a low cost with up to 2 years of Original HP Ink included in the box.
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    "Pros: Ink Tank system is cost effective and easy to refill. Setup and installation is quick and simple. ...The smart tank design is very neat and works well for refilling the tanks. It should be more cost effective over time but the main concern would be the print heads staying unclogged in occasional use but that does for every ink jet printer. "

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    The HP Smart Tank 5101 is a smart, connected and refillable supertank printer that makes printing seamless for the whole family with its cartridge-free, high capacity and wireless connectivity. Create everyday color documents at a low cost with up to 2 years of Original HP Ink included in the box.
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    Your price for this item is $199.99
    The previous price was $279.99
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  5. HP - Smart Tank 7602 Wireless All-In-One Supertank Inkjet Printer with up to 2 Years of Ink Included - Dark Surf Blue - Front_Zoom
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    "SMART TANK PRINTER ARE NOT AS GOOD AS THE JETLASER PRINTERS, THEY ARE SLOWER AND NOT FAST ENOUGH PRINTING, THIS IS TRUE OF ALL PRINTER WE HAVE TESTED IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A HIGH VOLUME, THESE PRINTERS SHOULD WORK....Very good printer,but not without setup challenges...Although, it still is definitely cost effective and works much cheaper than the cartridge models. "

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    The HP Smart Tank 7602 supertank printer makes printing seamless from start to finish for your small business with an integrated, app-like magic touch panel, cartridge-free, high-capacity refillable ink tank, automatic document feeder and wireless and Ethernet connectivity. Create outstanding-quality color documents at a low cost with up to two years of Original HP Ink included in the box.
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    "SMART TANK PRINTER ARE NOT AS GOOD AS THE JETLASER PRINTERS, THEY ARE SLOWER AND NOT FAST ENOUGH PRINTING, THIS IS TRUE OF ALL PRINTER WE HAVE TESTED IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A HIGH VOLUME, THESE PRINTERS SHOULD WORK....Very good printer,but not without setup challenges...Although, it still is definitely cost effective and works much cheaper than the cartridge models. "

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    Product Description

    The HP Smart Tank 7602 supertank printer makes printing seamless from start to finish for your small business with an integrated, app-like magic touch panel, cartridge-free, high-capacity refillable ink tank, automatic document feeder and wireless and Ethernet connectivity. Create outstanding-quality color documents at a low cost with up to two years of Original HP Ink included in the box.
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    Your price for this item is $524.99
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  6. HP - DeskJet 2734e Wireless All-In-One Inkjet Printer with 9 months of Instant Ink included from HP+ - White - Front_Zoom
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    "Good budget printer...Great cost effective printer. Have had no issues. Print quality is decent...Cost effective purchase...Works pretty well. It might be the cost effective model but the only downside is the color ink it comes with doesnt last very long. "

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    The HP DeskJet 2734e has the essential features you need to print basic color documents like recipes and forms. Print, copy and scan with ease, print from your phone, mobile fax and get easy setup. It includes the optional HP+ Smart Printing System that keeps itself up to date and ready to print from virtually anywhere at any time—at no additional cost.
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    "Good budget printer...Great cost effective printer. Have had no issues. Print quality is decent...Cost effective purchase...Works pretty well. It might be the cost effective model but the only downside is the color ink it comes with doesnt last very long. "

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    The HP DeskJet 2734e has the essential features you need to print basic color documents like recipes and forms. Print, copy and scan with ease, print from your phone, mobile fax and get easy setup. It includes the optional HP+ Smart Printing System that keeps itself up to date and ready to print from virtually anywhere at any time—at no additional cost.
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    Your price for this item is $49.99
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    The regular price is $84.99
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  7. Epson - Expression Home XP-5200 All-in-One Inkjet Printer - Front_Zoom
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    "Great printer but not cost effective....This is a good printer with lots of nice features and really good print quality. ...Good no frills AIO printer. Good value....This is primarily a photo printer so it's strong there and better than what would come out of other brand's office inkjet printers. "

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    Enjoy fast, easy printing with the Expression Home XP-5200. Our fastest Expression Home printer to date, the XP-5200 delivers everyday documents—like to-do lists, homework, coupons and more—quickly and easily. Engineered with Epson’s state-of-the-art PrecisionCore technology, this high-performance, all-in-one solution provides exceptional image quality for remarkable prints and borderless photos for all your creative projects. Plus, it offers a convenient 150-sheet paper tray and simple installation.
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    "Great printer but not cost effective....This is a good printer with lots of nice features and really good print quality. ...Good no frills AIO printer. Good value....This is primarily a photo printer so it's strong there and better than what would come out of other brand's office inkjet printers. "

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    Enjoy fast, easy printing with the Expression Home XP-5200. Our fastest Expression Home printer to date, the XP-5200 delivers everyday documents—like to-do lists, homework, coupons and more—quickly and easily. Engineered with Epson’s state-of-the-art PrecisionCore technology, this high-performance, all-in-one solution provides exceptional image quality for remarkable prints and borderless photos for all your creative projects. Plus, it offers a convenient 150-sheet paper tray and simple installation.
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    Your price for this item is $79.99
    The previous price was $129.99
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  8. HP - OfficeJet Pro 8034e Wireless All-In-One Inkjet Printer with 12 months of Instant Ink Included with HP+ - White - Front_Zoom
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    "This printer does not support remote printing. Prior low cost hp printers allowed you to forward or email items to a hp printer email address. ...This is the greatest printer that I have ever had. I have always purchased only HP Printers....Fantastic Printer"

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    Increase your productivity with fast print speeds, automatic two-sided printing, easy mobile printing, and reliable Wi-Fi connections. Includes 1 full year subscription for Instant Ink delivery service with HP+ activation.
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    "This printer does not support remote printing. Prior low cost hp printers allowed you to forward or email items to a hp printer email address. ...This is the greatest printer that I have ever had. I have always purchased only HP Printers....Fantastic Printer"

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    Increase your productivity with fast print speeds, automatic two-sided printing, easy mobile printing, and reliable Wi-Fi connections. Includes 1 full year subscription for Instant Ink delivery service with HP+ activation.
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    Your price for this item is $179.99
    The previous price was $259.99
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  9. Brother - MFC-J1170DW Wireless Color All-in-One Refresh Subscription Eligible Inkjet Printer - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "While I'm a big fan of laser printers for their speed and cost-effectiveness, for occasional use at home I elected to go with an inkjet printer to both save physical space and enable color printing when needed. ...The Brother MFC-J1170DW all in one inkjet printer was a real work horse. Great capacity and quality printing for a inkjet printer. "

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    The Brother MFC-J1170DW is the perfect color inkjet all-in-one printer for your home office and small office needs. The MFC-J1170DW is easy to connect and operate along with being compact and economical. This printer’s multiple flexible connection options include a built-in wireless(2) interface for sharing with multiple users on your network, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet or connect locally to a single computer via a USB interface. This printer delivers robust features, business-centric functionality, high-quality output, two-sided (duplex) printing and fast inkjet print speeds – up to 17 ppm black and white and 16.5 ppm color.(3) Its generous 2.7” color touchscreen provides easy navigation and simple icons for accessing powerful features along with print-from and scan-to popular cloud services including Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, OneDrive and more,(4) directly from the printer. Users enjoy reliable printing, copying, scanning and faxing plus wireless printing from a desktop, laptop, smartphone or tablet.(2) Featuring the Brother Mobile Connect(5) App, a user-friendly interface that gives you the freedom to print and manage your printer from virtually anywhere. The MFC-J1170DW features the unique Brother Page Gauge(6) which estimates remaining ink and page levels, so you always know how much ink you have left and how many pages you can print.
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    "While I'm a big fan of laser printers for their speed and cost-effectiveness, for occasional use at home I elected to go with an inkjet printer to both save physical space and enable color printing when needed. ...The Brother MFC-J1170DW all in one inkjet printer was a real work horse. Great capacity and quality printing for a inkjet printer. "

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    The Brother MFC-J1170DW is the perfect color inkjet all-in-one printer for your home office and small office needs. The MFC-J1170DW is easy to connect and operate along with being compact and economical. This printer’s multiple flexible connection options include a built-in wireless(2) interface for sharing with multiple users on your network, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet or connect locally to a single computer via a USB interface. This printer delivers robust features, business-centric functionality, high-quality output, two-sided (duplex) printing and fast inkjet print speeds – up to 17 ppm black and white and 16.5 ppm color.(3) Its generous 2.7” color touchscreen provides easy navigation and simple icons for accessing powerful features along with print-from and scan-to popular cloud services including Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, OneDrive and more,(4) directly from the printer. Users enjoy reliable printing, copying, scanning and faxing plus wireless printing from a desktop, laptop, smartphone or tablet.(2) Featuring the Brother Mobile Connect(5) App, a user-friendly interface that gives you the freedom to print and manage your printer from virtually anywhere. The MFC-J1170DW features the unique Brother Page Gauge(6) which estimates remaining ink and page levels, so you always know how much ink you have left and how many pages you can print.
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    Your price for this item is $159.99
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  10. Brother - MFC-J6555DW INKvestment Tank All-in-One Inkjet Printer with up to 1-Year of Ink In-box - Front_Zoom
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    "The best 11x17 inkjet printer...There's another popular model of 11x17 inkjet printer we've used extensively, that inevitably has some sort of issues with printer drivers, and especially struggles with printing PDFs. ...I own my own small home business and desperately needed a printer/copier for my pamphlets, booklets and office documents that was both cost effective and quick. "

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    The Brother MFC-J6555DW INKvestment Tank color inkjet all-in-one printer handles high-volume color and black and white print jobs with ease. You can INK BIG with up to 1 year of ink in-box(1). It handles high-volume color and black and white print jobs with ease, delivering uniform, professional quality color printing makes it easy to create smart-looking reports and documents, with clear images and sharp lines… helping make your business look sharp too! Offers versatile connectivity, with options to print wired via USB, built-in dual band wireless (2.4GHz / 5GHz)(2), or even on the go with the Brother Mobile Connect App(3). Work where you want, when you want. Print, copy, scan, and fax functions are easy to manage from a computer, mobile device, or using the intuitive 3.5” LCD color touch screen. Built to last and designed for exceptional ease of use right out of the box, this Brother INKvestment Tank printers is the simple, economical, and professional choice for your home office or small business.
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    "The best 11x17 inkjet printer...There's another popular model of 11x17 inkjet printer we've used extensively, that inevitably has some sort of issues with printer drivers, and especially struggles with printing PDFs. ...I own my own small home business and desperately needed a printer/copier for my pamphlets, booklets and office documents that was both cost effective and quick. "

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    The Brother MFC-J6555DW INKvestment Tank color inkjet all-in-one printer handles high-volume color and black and white print jobs with ease. You can INK BIG with up to 1 year of ink in-box(1). It handles high-volume color and black and white print jobs with ease, delivering uniform, professional quality color printing makes it easy to create smart-looking reports and documents, with clear images and sharp lines… helping make your business look sharp too! Offers versatile connectivity, with options to print wired via USB, built-in dual band wireless (2.4GHz / 5GHz)(2), or even on the go with the Brother Mobile Connect App(3). Work where you want, when you want. Print, copy, scan, and fax functions are easy to manage from a computer, mobile device, or using the intuitive 3.5” LCD color touch screen. Built to last and designed for exceptional ease of use right out of the box, this Brother INKvestment Tank printers is the simple, economical, and professional choice for your home office or small business.
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    Your price for this item is $329.99
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