Printers are a home office essential, but they can be quite bulky. You need to be smart with your storage and placement of your printer, or it will get in the way while you’re working. If you have the space, we recommend storing your printer in a filing cabinet. It’ll be completely out of the way and won’t stand out too much against your home office decor. Alternatively, slot it into a space on your bookshelf. Strategically placing your printer on a bookshelf will allow it to blend in with your decor more naturally. It will also be easily accessible when you need it. Storing it this way is ideal for those who will be printing regularly. Utilising desk storage is also an option. Many desks have storage built in, which is the perfect home for your printer. This method of storage is great if you have a small home office.

Now you know where you’re going to store your printer, you need to choose one! There are so many different options, it can be difficult to choose. Don’t jump straight in and buy the first one you see though. It’s important to take into consideration how much you will use the printer, what you will be printing, how much space you have, and your budget. Luckily for you, we’ve handpicked our favourites and categorised them, so all the hard work has been done for you!

If you won’t be using your printer often then you don’t need to go for anything high priced. You may not even need it to print in colour. Keep things simple if you won’t be printing often.

The HP Deskjet 3760 (£44.99) is a brilliant and budget friendly printer for occasional use. Capable of printing, scanning and copying, this printer is the perfect addition to your home office that won’t break the bank. It also prints in colour and has wireless printing capabilities. You can print, scan and copy from many mobile devices so you won’t need to worry about lots of wires. This compact printer provides excellent quality for the price. Make sure you add it to your basket!

Keep your office budget friendly with the Epson XP2150 (£49.99). This printer can print in colour, scan and copy your documents. A 3-in-1 printer is perfect for occasional use. It’s got all of your needs covered at a reasonable price. The compact, black design means it’ll easily fit into your home office decor. Wireless printing is also an option to help keep your office space tidy.

Professional photographers and designers need a printer that produces high-quality prints every time. These printers will need to have more features than the printers that are only used occasionally.

The Epson EcoTank ET2850 (£269.99) is perfect for professionals. This multifunctional printer has a duplex printing feature and has easy to fill ink tanks. Designed to be more economical, this printer can help you save up to 90% on printing costs. Ideal for frequent and professional printing. The Epson EcoTank ET2850 can be used with the Epson Smart Panel app. You can set up, monitor, print and scan using your smart device. It couldn’t be easier! Professionals need to invest in a high-quality printer, and the Epson EcoTank is definitely one to consider.

If you need professional quality at a lower price, then the HP OfficeJet Pro 9015e (£169.99) will suit you well. This colour printer is perfect for professionals to use in a home office. With duplex printing and photo printing options available, this printer is a great option for all. Not only that, but it comes with wireless and USB printing capabilities. You can control your printer and documents with the HP Smart App on your smart device. Add this printer to your basket, and to your home office!

Laser printers are perfect for printing in high volumes, and doing it quickly. No need to panic over last-minute printing!

A great mid-range laser printer is the HP Laser 135w (£134.00). This is a basic mono laser printer that prints at speeds of 15-20 pages per minute. Wireless printing is also available to reduce the need for wires cluttering up your home office. The HP Laser 135w can print, scan and copy documents and provide high quality results. You can also print directly from your phone. If you want a basic yet reliable printer, put this one in your basket.

If you need a laser printer that prints quickly and in colour, then the Lexmark C3326dw (£234.99) is the one for you. It sits at a higher price point than the HP Laser but it comes with a lot more features. Not only does it print in colour, it also has duplex printing and can print 20-25 pages per minute. This fast working printer is also wireless to help reduce clutter in your home office. The Lexmark C3326dw is definitely a work from home essential.

Don’t forget to buy photo paper!

A3 printing is especially useful for designers and photographers. Being able to showcase work on a larger scale can highlight details that may have been overlooked if it were shown on A4.

Our recommendation for an A3 printer is the Epson EcoTank ET15000 (£599.99). This A3 printer is compact, despite the size of the paper it can carry. So it won’t take up too much space in your home office. The Epson EcoTank prints in colour and can print A4 paper, there won’t be any need to have two separate printers for A3 and A4 paper. This is a great printer to invest in due to the low printing costs. Economical, and mess-free, refills are available so you can save yourself some money while doing your bit for the environment. The Epson EcoTank comes with a wide range of features, such as WiFi printing and mobile printing apps. This printer is perfect for those who need large, high-quality prints and want to invest in a printer that will last.

There are many factors to consider when choosing a printer for your home. If none of these printers caught your eye, we have many more for you to choose from on our website. Make sure you pick up paper too! 

At Ryman, we care about the environment. If you want to recycle your old printer cartridges, drop them off at your nearest store and we’ll do the hard work for you!

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