BBy Bikram Nath·Researched from UK Amazon listings·Updated 2026-10-28·6 products compared
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What are the best printers to buy in the UK?
Our top pick for Printers in the UK is the HP OfficeJet Pro 8122e All-in-One Colour Printer.
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8122e All-in-One Colour Printer suits a home office that wants colour print, scan and copy with a 35 sheet document feeder, a 225 sheet tray and up to 3 years HP Warranty on the listing.
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8122e all-in-one printer is our top pick for a home printer because its listing states colour print, scan and copy, a 35 sheet automatic document feeder, a 225 sheet input tray, 20 pages per minute in black and white and up to 3 years HP Warranty. For a laser printer, the Brother HL-L2400DW mono laser lists up to 30 ppm, automatic 2-sided print and a paper input capacity of up to 250 sheets. For a multifunction office machine with fax, the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820DWF lists double-sided printing, an automatic document feeder for up to 35 A4 pages and a 6.8cm touchscreen.
This guide compares six printers from HP, Epson, Brother and Canon, using what each listing states: printing technology, functions (print, copy, scan, fax), print speed, two-sided printing, document feeder and paper capacity, connectivity and warranty. Among the listings that state a black print speed, figures run from 20 pages per minute on the HP OfficeJet Pro 8122e to up to 30 ppm on the Brother HL-L2400DW.
Buying guide
What should you look for in Printers?
1Inkjet or laser: the Brother HL-L2400DW and HP LaserJet M207dw are mono laser printers that only print, per their listings. The HP OfficeJet Pro 8122e, Epson WF-3820DWF, Canon PIXMA TR4755i and Brother MFC-J5740DW are colour inkjet all-in-ones.
2Functions: the Canon PIXMA TR4755i and Brother MFC-J5740DW listings name print, copy, scan and fax, and the Epson WF-3820DWF lists printing, scanning and faxing; the HP OfficeJet Pro 8122e title names print, scan and copy. The Brother MFC-J5740DW prints up to A3, with copy, scan and fax up to A4.
3Print speed: the listings state up to 30 ppm (Brother HL-L2400DW), up to 28/27 (Letter/A4) simplex ppm (HP M207dw), up to 28ipm (Brother MFC-J5740DW), 21ppm black and 10ppm colour (Epson WF-3820DWF) and 20 pages per minute black and white and 10 colour (HP 8122e). The Canon PIXMA TR4755i listing states no print speed.
4Two-sided printing and document feeder: the Canon TR4755i, Brother HL-L2400DW and HP M207dw listings state automatic two-sided printing and the Epson listing states double-sided (duplex) printing; the HP 8122e and Brother MFC-J5740DW listings do not mention it in the features we read. Automatic document feeders are stated as 35 sheet (HP 8122e), up to 35 A4 pages (Epson) and 20-sheet (Canon TR4755i).
5Warranty: up to 3 years HP Warranty on the HP OfficeJet Pro 8122e, 2 Year Manufacturer on the Canon PIXMA TR4755i, and 1 year on the Epson WF-3820DWF, Brother HL-L2400DW, Brother MFC-J5740DW and HP LaserJet M207dw (stated as a one-year limited warranty).
Our process
How do we choose our picks?
We don’t lab-test products ourselves. Instead we synthesise current Amazon UK listings and published specs into clear, honest recommendations. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, but that never changes which products we rank.
Current UK availability
We check each pick against live Amazon UK catalogue data rather than last year’s model lists. Stock moves fast, so a listing can sell out after we publish.
Published specs
We compare manufacturer specifications so each pick is right for a real budget and use-case.
UK-specific fit
We factor in UK voltage and plug/fitting standards — details that generic global lists miss.
Automatic document feeder up to 35 A4 pages; double-sided (duplex) printing
Up to 250 sheets input; automatic 2-sided print
20-sheet ADF; automatic 2-sided printing
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Automatic two-sided printing
The rankings
The best Printers, ranked
1
HP
Top Pick
HP OfficeJet Pro 8122e All-in-One Colour Printer
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8122e All-in-One Colour Printer suits a home office that wants colour print, scan and copy with a 35 sheet document feeder, a 225 sheet tray and up to 3 years HP Warranty on the listing.
Type
Colour inkjet all-in-one
Functions
Print, scan, copy
Print Speed
20 pages per minute black and white, 10 pages per minute colour
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820DWF A4 Multifunction Wireless Inkjet Printer
The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820DWF suits a home or small office that needs duplex printing, fax and a document feeder for up to 35 A4 pages, with 21ppm black stated on the listing.
Type
Colour inkjet multifunction
Functions
Print, scan, fax (up to A4)
Print Speed
21ppm black, 10ppm colour
Paper Handling
Automatic document feeder up to 35 A4 pages; double-sided (duplex) printing
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct
Warranty
1 year manufacturer
Display
6.8cm touchscreen
What we like
+Double-sided printing, scanning and faxing, all up to A4, per the listing
+Automatic document feeder for up to 35 A4 pages
+6.8cm touchscreen
+Lists Email Print and Scan-to-Cloud
Worth noting
–The listing states no paper input tray capacity
–1 year manufacturer warranty
£119.95Amazon.co.uk price as of 05 Nov, 00:00 (London time). Details
The Brother HL-L2400DW Mono Laser Printer suits anyone who only prints documents and wants up to 30 ppm, automatic 2-sided print and up to 250 sheets of paper input on the listing.
Type
Mono laser
Functions
Print only (single function)
Print Speed
Up to 30 ppm
Paper Handling
Up to 250 sheets input; automatic 2-sided print
Connectivity
5GHz WiFi or USB
Warranty
1 year manufacturer
Toner
700 page yield in box; 3,000 maximum yield available
What we like
+Up to 30 ppm, per the listing
+Automatic 2-sided print
+Paper input capacity of up to 250 sheets as standard
+Comes with 700 page yield toner; 3,000 maximum yield available, per the listing
Worth noting
–Prints in mono only and has no scan or copy function
–1 year manufacturer warranty
£88.60£99.59−11%Amazon.co.uk price as of 05 Nov, 00:00 (London time). Details
The Canon PIXMA TR4755i suits a home that wants print, scan, copy and fax with auto duplex and a 20-sheet ADF, backed by a 2 Year Manufacturer warranty on the listing.
HP LaserJet M207dw Wireless Black and White Laser Printer
The HP LaserJet M207dw suits a home office that prints black and white documents and wants automatic two-sided printing, with up to 28/27 (Letter/A4) simplex ppm stated on the listing.
Type
Black and white laser
Functions
Print
Print Speed
Up to 28/27 (Letter/A4) simplex ppm; up to 19/18 (Letter/A4) duplex ppm
Paper Handling
Automatic two-sided printing
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Warranty
One-year limited warranty
What we like
+Automatic two-sided printing at up to 19/18 (Letter/A4) duplex pages per minute
+Up to 28/27 (Letter/A4) simplex ppm
+HP describes it as ultra-compact
+Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology, per the listing
Worth noting
–Prints in black and white only; the listing names print as its only function
–The listing states no paper tray capacity
–One-year limited warranty
£101.15£105.40−4%Amazon.co.uk price as of 05 Nov, 00:00 (London time). Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of 05 Nov, 00:00 (London time) and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Editor's Note
Paper input capacity is stated on only two listings: 225 sheets on the HP OfficeJet Pro 8122e and up to 250 sheets on the Brother HL-L2400DW. The Canon PIXMA TR4755i listing gives standard cartridge page yields but no print speed, and the Brother MFC-J5740DW listing mentions neither two-sided printing nor a document feeder. The HP OfficeJet Pro 8122e listing says its dynamic security measures block cartridges using a non-HP chip or electronic circuitry.
Our Take
As a default home printer, pick the HP OfficeJet Pro 8122e: colour print, scan and copy, a 35 sheet automatic document feeder, a 225 sheet input tray and up to 3 years HP Warranty, per its listing. For a mono laser, the Brother HL-L2400DW lists up to 30 ppm, automatic 2-sided print and up to 250 sheets of paper input. For a small office that faxes, the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820DWF lists duplex printing, a document feeder for up to 35 A4 pages and fax.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
What is the best printer for home use?
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8122e is our top pick for home use: its listing states colour print, scan and copy, a 35 sheet automatic document feeder, a 225 sheet input tray, 20 pages per minute in black and white and up to 3 years HP Warranty. For another all-in-one, the Canon PIXMA TR4755i lists auto duplex, borderless photos, a 20-sheet ADF and a 2 Year Manufacturer warranty.
Which printers print double-sided automatically?
The Canon PIXMA TR4755i, Brother HL-L2400DW and HP LaserJet M207dw listings state automatic two-sided printing; the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820DWF listing states double-sided (duplex) printing without saying it is automatic. The HP M207dw listing gives up to 19/18 (Letter/A4) duplex pages per minute. The HP OfficeJet Pro 8122e and Brother MFC-J5740DW listings do not mention two-sided printing in the features we read.
Which laser printers are in this guide?
The Brother HL-L2400DW and HP LaserJet M207dw are the two laser printers here, both black and white and print only. The Brother lists up to 30 ppm, 5GHz WiFi or USB and up to 250 sheets of paper input; the HP lists up to 28/27 (Letter/A4) simplex ppm and Wi-Fi that automatically reconnects.
Which printers can print and scan with cloud storage?
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8122e listing says its app is compatible with Dropbox, Google Drive, email and One Drive. The Canon PIXMA TR4755i lists PIXMA Cloud Link via the Canon PRINT app, and the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820DWF lists Email Print and Scan-to-Cloud.
Which all-in-one printers copy multi-page documents?
The Canon PIXMA TR4755i lists a 20-sheet ADF for copying and scanning multiple page documents, and the HP OfficeJet Pro 8122e lists print, scan and copy with a 35 sheet automatic document feeder. The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820DWF lists an automatic document feeder for up to 35 A4 pages but does not mention copying. The Brother MFC-J5740DW copies up to A4, but its listing does not mention a document feeder.
Which printers can fax?
The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3820DWF, Canon PIXMA TR4755i and Brother MFC-J5740DW listings name fax among their functions. The Brother HL-L2400DW and HP LaserJet M207dw are print-only laser printers.
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