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After installing a Windows 11 preview update, some USB printers are churning out random, programming-related text. Microsoft is working on a fix, but there is an interim workaround, too.

By Michael Kan
Home printer

It's 2025, and we're still not in a paperless world. On the bright side, our experts found some deep discounts this month for all your printing, scanning, copying, and, yes, even faxing needs.

By Karl Klockars & Jade Chung-Lee
Best Printer Deals

Have a busy home office or a couple of creative kids? The humble desktop printer is your friend. See our top printer picks under $200, backed by PC Labs' dozens of hands-on reviews of the latest models.

By M. David Stone
A person holding paper coming out of a printer

Whether you need a simple desktop monochrome laser for a home business, a color machine for churning out handouts and presentations, or a multifunction printer for a busy office, we've got a top tested pick for you.

By Tom Brant
Xerox B210

Inkjet or laser? Need just printing, or have to scan and copy, too? Seeking low-cost ink, or a low-cost printer? Here's how to choose the right printer for home or work, backed by our top lab-tested picks.

By M. David Stone
Printer on a wooden table
4.0
Editors' Choice

High-quality photo output—plus the ability to scan, copy, and print on discs—makes the Epson XP-8800 a solid choice for printing photos at home.

By M. David Stone
Epson XP-8800 printer

Need to scan, copy, or fax, in addition to printing? An AIO printer is what you're looking for. Pick the right multifunction machine with our advice and our deep-dive reviews.

By M. David Stone
All-in-one printer

Why spring for a laser printer? The best ones deliver unparalleled speed, pristine text, and reliable paper handling. Find the best laser printer for your home or office with our guide to the top-rated models we've tested.

By M. David Stone
White Printer

Your photos deserve to exist as more than mere bits and bytes. Here's how to pick the right photo printer—whether for humble snapshots or big, bold art prints—and our top lab-tested picks.

By Eric Grevstad & Tom Brant
The Best Photo Printers of 2016
3.5

Munbyn's RealWriter 402B label maker would be far more impressive with a better print app for mobile devices, but the printer itself is a solid choice for shipping labels up to 4 by 6 inches.

By M. David Stone
Front view, showing output slot
4.0

We wish the Munbyn FM226 label had a better app, but its low price, long battery life, and quality output still make it a tempting choice for printing bar codes, name tags, photo stickers, and much more.

By M. David Stone
Munbyn FM226

Business trip, road trip, or just a trip across town? Our top tested travel printers will let you print photos, documents, and more on the spot, wherever you are.

By M. David Stone
Best Portable Printers Main Image

Every day, we head into the deal mines, digging for savings and discounts on the best electronics out there. And every day, there's one deal that stands above them all. This is that deal!

By Shubham Yewale
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e on green background

Need tabloid-size output in the office, or truly big photo prints at home? These top-rated wide-format printers handily produce documents and photos on paper that's 11 by 17 inches or larger—in some cases, much larger.

By M. David Stone
Canon wide-format printer

Inkjet printers can produce outstanding photos, crisp multi-page office documents, and everything in between. Find your ideal inkjet with these handy shopping tips and our top picks, drawn from PC Labs' reviews.

By M. David Stone
Canon Pixma TR8520 Wireless Home Office All-In-One Printer
4.0

HP’s compact Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw is an inexpensive color laser printer that delivers excellent-quality output, but its pricey toner makes it best for light to moderate duty.

By David English
The HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw
4.0
Editors' Choice

The Brother MFC-L2900DW XL mono laser all-in-one printer delivers every feature a small office needs, including the convenience of single-pass duplexing for copying, scanning, and faxing.

By M. David Stone
Front view, with front bypass tray (just about the paper drawer) closed

3D printers have come a long way since their inception and they’re now more user-friendly (and affordable!) than ever. So if you've been on the fence about buying one, have we got a deal for you!

By Jade Chung-Lee
Two 3D printers on a circuit background
4.0
Editors' Choice

The HP Sprocket Photobooth takes and prints good-quality 3-by-4-inch keepsake photos, making it an excellent lower-cost alternative to renting a photo booth for commemorating special events.

By M. David Stone
Photobooth with photo in the output tray, Zink paper and photos on the desk.
3.0

The Arcade1Up Photobooth, a printer/screen/camera combination, works best for casual events where average-quality, wallet-sized photos are good enough.

By M. David Stone
Front view, with the screen showing a picture of the phone taking its picture