Collection: Printers

Printer choice comes down to what you print and how often, because the running cost matters far more than the purchase price over time. An inkjet printer suits photos and colour; laser suits text volume and works out cheaper per page. An all in one printer adds scanning and copying. A wireless printer lets everyone in the house print from their phone. Start with your print volume and whether you need colour photos, then compare cost per page rather than the sticker price.

Inkjet or laser printer?

The two technologies suit different printing:

• Inkjet: sprays liquid ink, giving better photo and colour reproduction. Cheaper upfront, but ink costs more per page, and cartridges can dry out if you print rarely.
• Laser: fuses toner powder, producing crisp text fast and cheaply per page. Costs more upfront, toner lasts far longer, and it doesn't dry out between uses.

Choose inkjet for photos and occasional colour, or laser for regular text printing and lower running costs.

Why does cost per page matter more than price?

A cheap printer with expensive consumables often costs far more over its life than a dearer one with cheap refills, which is why the purchase price can be misleading. Work out roughly how many pages you print a month, then check the cost and page yield of the cartridges or toner for the model you're considering — dividing cartridge price by page yield gives cost per page. Some models use high-capacity or refillable ink tanks that dramatically lower running costs for high-volume users. Tip: check cartridge availability and price before buying, not after.

Do you need a printer scanner combo?

A printer scanner combination saves buying two devices and a second power point, which suits most homes and small offices. If you only ever print, a print-only model costs less; if you digitise documents, receipts or forms even occasionally, the scanner earns its place.

What does an all-in-one printer do?

An all-in-one combines printing, scanning and copying in one unit, and often faxing, so you don't need separate devices. Scanning is useful for digitising documents, receipts and forms, and most all-in-ones scan straight to email or a folder on your computer. Some include an automatic document feeder that scans multi-page documents without you placing each sheet. Wireless connectivity lets you print and scan from phones, tablets and laptops without cables. For most homes and small offices, an all-in-one covers everything for little more than a print-only model.

Common questions

Inkjet or laser printer for home?
Inkjet suits photos and occasional colour printing; laser is cheaper per page and better for regular text documents. Choose by what you print most and how often.

Why is printer ink so expensive?
Printers are often sold cheaply with the cost recovered through consumables. Check the cartridge price and page yield before buying — cost per page matters more than the printer's price.

Do printers dry out if not used?
Inkjet cartridges can dry and clog if left unused for long periods. Laser toner is a powder and doesn't dry out, so laser suits people who print only occasionally.

What is an all-in-one printer?
One that prints, scans and copies in a single unit, often with wireless connectivity so you can print from phones and tablets. It replaces separate printer and scanner devices.

Can I pay for a printer with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our printers start from $25, which is four fortnightly payments of $6.25.

Complete your setup

A printer works with the rest of your office. Add a computer to print from, a desk to sit it on, and filing storage for documents.

A $25 printer splits into four fortnightly payments of $6.25 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 do the same. Every order ships from our Australian warehouse, dispatched within 1–2 business days, with a 12-month warranty and 30 days to return it. We're a family-run Australian store, going since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.