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We've put together the top picks of printers that work seamlessly with Macs and MacBooks, with all budgets in mind. Flatbed Printer For Sale
Jump to the quick list↴ 1. Best overall: Epson Expression Premium XP-6100/6105 2. Best budget all-in-one: HP Deskjet 2720e 3. Best inkjet: Canon Pixma TS8320/TS8350 4. Best all-in-one: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740/4745 5. Best laser: Brother DCP-L3550CDW 6. Best photo printer: Canon Pixma TS6320/6350 7. Best large format: Epson SureColor SC-P5000 8. Next best budget: Canon Pixma G3260/G3560 FAQs
Below is our full list of our picks of the best printers for Macs. All these models will work with your Mac or Macbook straight out of the box and come from a range of trusted brands.
We are big Apple fans at Creative Bloq, but as there's no official Apple printer, it's not always clear to users which model would best work with their Apple PC. Well, we've taken the time to review and absorb dozens of peer reviews of all our picks to judge whether they're a great printer for your MacBook or not. Printers with AirPrint support will allow easy use straight away, from iMac, Mac mini, MacBook, iPad, and even iPhone, so obviously that features heavily.
We've picked a selection of the best printers for Mac, at a range of prices and with various features. If this isn't quite what you need, take a look at our guides to the best printers for photos, the best art printers, and the best home printers, many of which will also work perfectly alongside your Mac.
Here's a quick list rundown of our picks so you can get a clear snapshot of our picks and who they might be best for. If one looks like it might be a good hit, then clicking on it will take you to further information lower down the page.
Our favorite pick for best printer for Mac, the Epson XP-6100/6105 will print on basic anything, has plenty of wireless and wired connection options, and is really find fault with. A quality pick from a quality brand that'll have most folks very well served indeed. Read more below
Best budget all-in-one
Perfect for those looking to maximize their budget and still get an all-in-one printer for max, the HP Deskjet 2720e is a brilliant printer that's built with Mac users in mind. This is a great value-for-money printer, and it'll provide a full, neat package that doesn't even require any cables. Read more below
Looking for the best quality without destroying the wallet? The Canon Pixma TS8320/TS8350 could be the one for you as it offers super quality, has an SD card slot and AirPrint support, and offers exquisite colors with its six-cartridge setup. Read more below
A supreme all-in-one printer, this WorkForce Pro WF-4740/4745 model from Epson is aimed more at small businesses as it'll do a great job of serving multiple folks at once. It's pretty cheap to run too, as well as being fast, and supports AirPrint and NFC connections. Read more below
This is a big old printer in reference to others on our list, but the Brother DCP-L3550CDW is a superb laser printer for mac that ticks most boxes within the A4 size limit. It's quick and accurate, has great color reproduction, and the 9.3-inch touchscreen is so useful. Read more below
Best photo printer
If you specialise in printing photos then this printer for Mac is a great choice. The Canon Pixma TS6320/6350 has incredible color reproduction and finish (of which there are different options) while also offering superb connectivity. Read more below
Best large format
If you're a serious designer and need something large-scale, then the Epson SureColor SC-P5000 is the printer for you. Going all the way up to A2, and having brilliant printing quality it's a superb choice for those looking for something premium. Read more below
Next best budget
The secret power of the Canon PIXMA G3560 is that uses refillable ink tanks to supply it - and we love that. As well as also being a scanner, copier, and supporting AirPrint, it's a fine pick for a printer for Mac. Read more below
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The Epson Expression Premium XP-6100/6105 (the number varies depending on your country – expect to find a lot of this minor annoyance throughout this roundup) is an excellent choice when looking for the best printer for a Mac. It's wireless capabilities make it super-easy to use, and it comes with a variety of other functions including scanning, copying and automatic duplex printing too.
For a mid-range printer operating over a wireless network (which we all know can cause issues), it's hard to fault. In fact, we were so impressed with this unassuming little printer, that we rated it 4.5 out of 5 stars in our full Epson XP6100 review. If you're after a printer for Mac that's capable of high quality prints and do a little bit more, this is a solid option.
Designed with Mac users in mind, the HP Deskjet 2720e All-in-One Wireless Printer is a delightfully minimal and compact printer that'll complement the MacBook Pro and iMac M1, but should also appeal to anyone who wants a printer that won't take up too much desk space. It has full AirPrint compatibility, which makes it a breeze to print from any Apple device, and there's no need to fiddle with drivers or plug-in cables.
It's a cheap option, and it won't offer the best quality for high-end design work or photos. However, it is versatile, with the option to scan and copy as well as print. Its connectivity means that you can get high-quality scanning and sharing – plus easily make copies – from your smartphone using the HP Smart App. There are also built-in wireless capabilities and Bluetooth, which gives you another way to print fast from iPhone or iPad.
If you're looking for great print quality without spending a fortune (scroll further down the page if you're actually looking to spend a fortune), this Canon Pixma would be our first choice. It's thoroughly Mac-friendly with AirPrint connectivity ready to go, but what really marks it out is its use of six ink cartridges. We've found that, combined with the 4800 x 1200 DPI resolution, they give impressive colour fidelity and prints that really pop.
Uv Printing Machine There's also an SD card slot so that you can print photos from your camera without having to get a computer involved. This Pixma can also do duplex printing and it'll scan and copy as well. It'll look great on your desk, too!