Want a printer that works seamlessly with your all your Apple gear? Look at these great AirPrint printers!
Updated April 2017: The Brother HL-L2360DW is still a solid, reliable, and fast printer for your home or small office needs, but any of the options down below will serve you well.
Although printers may seem like old technology in today's world, they still are a reliable way of obtaining a physical copy of documents, even if you are mostly using your iPhone or iPad for your everyday computing AirPrint capable printers will keep you printing with no problems. Here are some of our favorites!
- Brother HL-L2340DW
- Brother HL-L2360DW
- HP OfficeJet Pro 8720
- HP Laserjet Pro M477fdw
- Epson Epson SureColor P600
- HP Envy 5440
Brother HL-L2340DW
It doesn't have a catchy name, but the Brother HL-L2340DW is one of the best minimalist printers you'll find.
Whether you print a lot or a little, the Brother HL-L2340DW is a laser printer, so the frequency in which you print won't affect the quality.
It can reach speeds of up to 27 pages per minute and is one of the easiest printers to set up according to The Wirecutter.
"The HL-L2340DW prints pages for cheaper than its peers, is easier to set up, and will work with just about any modern laptop, smartphone, or tablet."
For pure black and white printing, you'll find no better option.
Brother HL-L2360DW
Practically identical in every way to the other Brother printer on this list, the Brother HL-L2360DW has one big advantage, the option to connect to the internet via ethernet connection. Plenty of people mentioned to me that having a hard-wired internet connection to a printer is the only way to go when using wireless printing.
@reneritchie @LukeFilipowicz I use a Brother laser jet. On any printer I get best reliability using hard wire connection to router.
— Zac (@Zulu_Tango_) January 23, 2017
It's also slightly faster, printing 32 pages per minute, meaning you can get through big printing jobs quicker.
HP OfficeJet Pro 8720
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8720 is an all-in-one printer that is perfect for the office.
Able to fax, scan, copy, and of course print, the OfficeJet Pro 8720 won't leave you wanting more, and with the ability to do 24 pages per minute, both in black and color, you will always have all your documents as soon as you need them.
It's 4.3-inch touchscreen gives you easy access to all the controls, and it's also Wi-Fi and NFC compatible, so you should never have trouble printing from any device. If you need an AirPrint printer that can truly do everything, the HP OfficeJet Pro 8720 is a great option.
HP Laserjet Pro M477fdw
If you're looking for a laser all-in-one printer and budget isn't an issue, HP has you covered with its HP Laserjet Pro M477fdw.
Complete with a touchscreen control panel to grant you easy access to all of its features, the HP Laserjet Pro M477fdw is perfect for small business owners.
Epson SureColor P600
With how good the cameras are on the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, no doubt some of you want to print your favorite photos for safe keeping; the Epson SureColor P600 will help you do just that.
PC Mag was also impressed with the quality of the print that the Epson SureColor P600 delivered.
"The Epson SureColor P600 inkjet printer delivers absolutely top-tier photo and graphics output and can print to a maximum size of 13 by 19 inches."
The SureColor P600 is a little bulkier than some of the other inkjet printers around — measuring about 16.7 x 24.2 x 32- inches — so make sure you have a big enough space to accommodate it.
HP Envy 5540
The HP Envy may not be the fastest inkjet printer around, but it's easily one of the most affordable all-in-one printers you can get for your home.
Printing, faxing, copying, and scanning and all Wireless connectivity you could need. No matter what device you print from, the HP Envy has got your back.
It's compact too, meaning you should be able to fit it into even the tightest spaces or conveniently store away when not using the printer. Plus, it's capable of doing two-sided printing, and even borderless printing, which is ideal for photos.
What's your favorite AirPrint printer?
Do you have an AirPrint printer you just love? Did one of these wow you? Let me know in the comments below!
Reader comments
Best AirPrint printers
I picked up a Brother HL3170CDW Wireless Color Laser Printer for $179 at Staples. Didn't need multi-function.
I love my Brother MFC printer. It's a great value, does a great job of keeping nozzles clean, supports AirPrint, allows me to directly scan into compatible cloud services. It's just a great device.
We have been using the Canon MB5020... which is basically a small office inkjet. The nice thing is that the quality is as close to a laser as I have seen. It's not a small printer... and is an all-in-one. It's pretty close to the size of the HP Laserjet Pro M477fdw. If I remember we paid something like $350 for it at Fry's.
It prints perfectly from our iPhones or my MacBook Pro. We have used a number of other brands over the years and found they continually go offline. We haven't had a single issue with the Canon. The only time it went offline was after a firmware update a couple of months ago. But then it came right back on the network. I have to admit however, the only issue is finding the ink. Fry's carries it and of course Canon themselves.... but most other places don't.
My absolute favorite AirPrint printer would have to be the Epson WorkForce WF-3620. It is amazing! You can print from any Apple device or laptop. It is amazing how when I print from my iPhone, I am able to decide what page will be printed, if I wanted the printer to print double sided or not, and the option to print in color or black and white. Very efficient! I love how it can print on both sides of the paper!
I was wondering if anybody had a recommendation on what Airplay printer I should get for printing from my iPhone and iPad?
Here's my high level take on this...
1) All printers suck
If you want to know why, here's a good write up on the topic:
http://thewirecutter.com/blog/why-all-printers-suck-even-the-best-ones/
2) Seek unbiased reviews based on actual testing and in depth research. This iMore article does not meet that definition. The closest I've seen to an in depth printer review is here:
http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-all-in-one-printer/
No Canon? Do they still require an app?
I have been using Canon gear (phot printers, scanners, DSLRs for decades)