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Scanners and printers

Everything you need to know about choosing the best scanner or printer (or scanner-printer combo).

If you're setting up your home office, save yourself the hassle of an inefficient workflow – and money on long-term running costs of things like printer ink – by choosing the right equipment, right from the get go.

CHOICE has your office needs covered, with everything from tips on reducing your paper trail to tests on shredders, scanners, good old laser printers and the latest in 3D printing for the home.

Review and compare

Printer reviews We review and compare inkjet and laser multifunction and basic printers from Canon, Brother, Epson, HP and more to find the best performers.

Paper shredder reviews We test paper shredders in the CHOICE labs, including models from Fellowes, Rexel and more.

Buying guides

How to buy the best printer Laser or inkjet? Colour or black and white? A multifunction printer that scans and copies? Find the right one for the job.

How to buy the best paper shredder Destroy your paper trail with a shredder for the home or office.

How to buy the best scanner Preserving precious photos or going paperless? Here's what you need to know.

Articles

Inkjet and laser printers to avoid Buying a printer for your home office? Avoid these models that scored lowest in our lab tests.

The best printers and scanners from our tests Need to print or digitise some documents? These are the best multifunction printers for the job.

How to connect a wireless printer to your laptop An easy guide to setting up a Bluetooth or WiFi printer.

The best cheap printers from our tests We highlight the best low-cost printers from our lab tests, including models with the cheapest annual ink costs.

Refilling printer cartridges now has legal protection The recent High Court ruling paves the way for other products.

How to print greener How to buy the most environmentally friendly printer and make greener printing choices.

How to connect your smartphone to a printer We show you how to print from your Android, iPhone or iPad via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or email.

Should I print at Officeworks or buy a printer? We help you decide which option is best for your needs.

Brother VC-500W colour label printer review How good is this all-purpose label maker for craft or home business projects?

5 surprising items that are cheaper than printer ink When you work out the cost per litre of printer ink, it may be more expensive than you think.

Epson FastFoto FF-680W scanner review This fast desktop scanner digitises and enhances your old happy snaps and can also handle documents

How to clean your printer Tips for improving the image quality of your laser or inkjet computer, and what you can and can't DIY.

How we test inkjet, laser and multifunction printers Here's how our experts test standard and multifunction printers to make sure you only buy the best.

How we test paper shredders Methods we use to assess performance, ease of use, security and safety.

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