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From important documents to last minute birthday cards, these printers are wildly convenient — and they won’t break the bank. Is it fair to say that printers are a necessary evil? It seems like most printers kind of... suck. Many of them are slow, loud and bulky, and if you’re not a business owner or student, you probably don’t own or need one... until that one extremely important document or photo needs to be printed and you’re left scrambling to find the closest FedEx or library that will let you use their printer. As someone who has dealt with that, hear me out: Even printer haters should have one at home. It’s a purchase that can prevent major logistical headaches, whether you use it daily or only on occasion. Though it’s true that the market for good printers is pretty limited on a budget, some are worth your money according to reviewers and reputable product testers. Don’t worry; you don’t have to fork over more than $200 for any of the ones we found. Advertisement Whether you need an all-in-one printer for daily use, or just want a bare-bones option for printing every now and then without tearing out your hair in frustration, these under-$250 printers are good investments. Keep reading for our picks to transform your next printer experience from a nightmare into barely an inconvenience. 1 A small but mighty wireless all-in-one Brother inkjet printer 2 Best Buy A reliable wireless Canon laser printer for basic printing jobs 3 An all-in-one wireless printer with over 15,000 5-star ratings Advertisement 4 A wireless Epson inkjet printer that's great for high-volume printing Advertisement 5 An all-in-one color inkjet printer for an unbeatable price 6 This HP black and white wireless printer that's "the smallest in its class" Advertisement 8 This all-in-one HP OfficeJet Pro with multiple expert stamps of approval Advertisement From Our Partner
