A printer will be one of your largest investments when you choose to homeschool. Choosing the best printer for homeschooling will depend on your individual needs. Curricula might come and go and your children’s needs will change over time but one thing I find I always need, is a printer.

#	Preview	Product	Rating
1		Epson EcoTank ET-4760 Wireless Color	Best Home and Office
2		Epson EcoTank ET-2760 Wireless Color	Best Value Inkjet
3		Canon TS5120 Wireless All-In-One	Compact All-in-One
4		Canon Pixma TS3320	Budget Friendly
5		HP Color LaserJet Pro Multifunction M479fdw	Top of the range
6		HP Smart -Tank 7301 Wireless	Best Value Laserjet
7		HP DeskJet 3755 Compact	Most Affordable

Why do You Need a Printer for Homeschooling?

Many curricula give you the option to print PDF’s instead of purchasing text books. Since I am impatient and want things now, this is great as you can get all your material instantly and start right away.

If you have more than one child, you will save money by printing worksheets more than once rather than buying individual books for each child.

Regardless of your curricula, you will find the internet is full of free resources to print additional to your curriculum. The majority of my printing probably goes into this.

Things to Consider Before Buying a Printer

Choosing the right printer for homeschooling will vary from family to family. Before you decide, there are a few points to consider.

Black and White or Color

I have used both black and white and color and my preference will always be with color. Especially when you have younger children. It was remarkable how much more enthusiastic my daughter was when I gave her the colored math sheets vs the black and white sheets.

As your children grow older, the color might not be so important for text but any graphs or biology pictures will appear better in color.

Laser printer vs Inkjet printer

The biggest difference between a laser and inkjet printer is with the ink. A laser printer uses toner while an inkjet printer uses ink.

Laser printers are normally more suitable for office setups with large volumes of printing. But homeschoolers also often find themselves printing volumes. Laser printers initially cost a lot more than inkjet printers but if you print large volumes, it will pay itself off. You will print a lot more on a laser printer before you need to change the toner than for an inkjet printer.

Inkjet printers are more affordable especially if you don’t print a lot. So if you simply want a printer as a backup for odd printing needs, an inkjet printer will do. That said though, there are some good quality inkjet printers that will cope with high volumes too.

Can the printer scan?

Years ago I used the scanner on my printer a lot. Not only for homeschooling. But as technology changes, things evolve. Lately I find scanning directly from my phone quicker and easier.

If you are scanning large volumes, a printer with a scanner might be worth it but otherwise, I wouldn’t be too bothered about scanning.

Can I print via wifi?

If you don’t mind the logistics of connecting cables, this will probably not bother you. I don’t like cables and will always opt for a printer that allows for wifi printing.

This allows me to put the printer anywhere in the house and it is convenient to print from my phone or even while I am in bed.

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Best Printer for Homeschooling Reviews

Here are the reviews for the best printers for homeschooling.

Epson EcoTank ET-4760 Wireless Color

This all-in-one supertank color printer is ideal for homeschooling families that prints large volumes. The printer includes a scanner, copier and fax as well as connectivity with ethernet, USB or Wifi.

The Epson Ecotank ET-4760 uses high-capacity, refillable ink tanks. No need for expensive ink cartridges that fills up wastelands. You will be able to print about 7500 black and white or 6000 color pages.

With a paper tray holding 250 pages and voice activated printing, you won’t waste precious homeschooling time waiting around your printer.

Pros

• Big enough to use for your home office too
• High-capacity ink tank
• Unique PrecisionCore Heat-Free Technology and Claria ET pigment black ink for high-quality printing

Cons

• Hefty price tag

Epson EcoTank ET-2760 Wireless Color

The Epson EcoTank ET-2760 might not have all the bells and whistles of the ET-4760 but at almost half the price it is a great choice for printing at home.

The printer includes a scanner and copier and connectivity with ethernet, USB or Wifi. Like the ET-4760 it has outstanding print quality and uses high-capacity, refillable ink tanks. You will also be able to print about 7500 black and white or 6000 color pages.

The intuitive Epson Smart Panel App lets you print from your smart device or make use of the hands-free voice activated printing. It also comes with a 2-year limited warranty with registration.

Pros

• High capacity ink tank
• High quality printing
• Modern connectivity

Cons

• No fax feature

Canon TS5120 Wireless All-In-One

If you have limited space, the Canon TS5120 compact design might be what you are looking for. It can fit in anywhere and with Wifi printing you don’t need it near your desk.

As it is an all-in-one printer it also includes a scanner and copier. It has an auto on/off switch and will automatically turn on when you send a print job.

It comes with a complete set of ink cartridges and prints about 40 pages per minute.

Pros

• Compact to fit into smaller spaces
• Auto on/off switch
• Modern connectivity

Cons

• Difficult to setup

Canon Pixma TS3320

The Canon Pixma TS3320 is ideal for families that are looking for a budget friendly printer for adhoc printing requirements. Both plain paper and photo paper printing is available.

The printer is designed for ease of use and only needs 2 cartridges. Setting up takes a few minutes and can be done with your smartphone – no computer needed. You will need the Canon Inkjet print app installed on your smart phone for wireless installation.

No need for untidy cables as you can print via Wifi and use the Canon Print App for more printing control.

Pros

• Easy setup
• Budget friendly
• Print via wifi

Cons

• Not ideal for high volume usage

HP Color LaserJet Pro Multifunction M479fdw

Do you have a big family that requires a lot of printing? Look no further than the HP Laserjet Pro M479fdw. It functions with easy wireless printing. Add voice control by combining with an Alexa device and printing can become a lot of fun.

This printer has fast print, fax, scan and copy capabilities. Save time through automating all your printing stems with the complicated workflow capabilities.

No time to stand at the printer for copy jobs? With the auto document feeder that takes about 50 pages and a paper tray load of 250 pages you can attend to your kids while the printer does its job.

Pros

• Big enough to use for your home office too
• Build in security protecting against cyber attacks
• Enhanced energy efficiency

Cons

• Hefty price tag
• Can only use cartridges with original HP chips or circuitary

HP Smart -Tank 7301 Wireless

The HP Smart-Tank 7301 is an all-in-one cartridge free wireless printer. This printer is perfect for high volume printing at a low cost and includes printing, copying and scanning.

Included in your purchase is enough ink for printing about 8000 color pages and 6000 black and white pages. Replacement of ink is easy with no squeezing or spilling. Simply plug in an original HP bottle into the ink tank and let it drain.

Features includes automatic 2-sided printing, borderless printing and a 35-page document feeder. Make use of the HP app to easily print from your phone.

Pros

• Easy ink replacement, no cartridges
• Wireless printing
• Fast 2-sided printing

Cons

• Cannot scan double sided

HP DeskJet 3755 Compact

The HP Deskjet 3755 is a budget friendly, all-in-one wireless printer. You can also add voice control by combining with an Alexa device.

This all-in-one printer lets you copy, scan, print wireless, air print and have the option of Instant Ink. Enroll for HP Instant Ink during setup to have ink delivered to your home.

The printer has an ultra compact design so you can fit it in smaller spaces. This printer is ideal for families with low volume printing needs.

Pros

• Budget friendly
• Compact and lightweight
• Ink delivered to you home.

Cons

• Not supplied with USB cable. Designed specifically for wireless printing

Final words

With a wide variety of options to choose from, it can be hard to make that final choice. But as with all things homeschooling, every family is different and there is not one best option for all.

I hope this guide helps you in choosing the best printer for your homeschool needs while building a stronger life with your family.