Best InkTank printer for home and office use in 2025

InkTank printers differ significantly from traditional inkjet and laser printers. They’re special because they give you the low cost per print of a laser printer, but paired with the versatility and quality of an inkjet printer. In addition, InkTank printers can print in colour and are much cheaper than colour laser printers. InkTank printers achieve this by printing with liquid ink, which is a lot cheaper to purchase than an ink cartridge for an inkjet. The one downside to these printers is that the ink can run more easily, making them less useful for photo prints.

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However, home offices and small offices can see significant benefits from switching to InkTank owing to the long-term cost savings. If you’re in the market for one, here are the best ink tank printers for you:

Canon Pixma G3010 all-in-one ink tank printer

For home and small office use, we’d recommend the Canon Pixma G3010, which you can get for Rs 13,499. It’s a compact all-in-one printer that connects via both Wi-Fi and USB. It features a scanner, full colour output, and specially designed spill-resistant bottles.

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While it will struggle to handle the print load of a large office, it can handle bulk printing and scanning for a smaller one. Print speed is rated at 8.8 pages per minute for black pages and 5 for colour. Cost is Rs 0.1 for black and Rs 0.24 for colour prints.

Epson EcoTank L6270 MultiFunction ink tank printer

Larger offices will benefit from using the powerful Epson EcoTank L6270. At Rs 25,099 it isn’t cheap, but it’s a fast printer (up to 33 pages per minute) with auto-duplex support designed for handling a much higher print load. Functions include print, scan, and copy, and costs are listed at Rs 0.12 per page for black prints and Rs 0.20 per page for colour output.

It’s an expensive upfront purchase that can save you a lot of money over time if you have high print needs.

HP SmartTank 580 all-in-one ink tank printer

Another great all-rounder, the HP Smart Tank 580 retails at Rs 14,499 and offers all the trappings you’d expect from a premium printer. It’s a full colour ink tank printer with an integrated flatbed scanner, support for print speeds up to 12 page per minute, and can even connect via Apple AirPrint for added convenience. 

Page volume is relatively low at 400-800 pages, however, making this better suited to a home office.

Canon Pixma G1730 single function ink tank printer

If you’re looking for a budget ink tank printer for home use, consider the Canon Pixma G1730. It’s relatively inexpensive at Rs 8,799 and is a single-function (print only) device, but it’s rated for a duty cycle of 3000 pages per month, and print costs are as low as Rs 0.13 per page. The Pixma G1730 is a quiet, no-nonsense printer that’s perfect for a home office.

Epson EcoTank M1120 single function monochrome printer

The EcoTank M1120 from Epson has more in common with a laser printer than an inkjet. This is a high-speed, single-function monochrome printer that’s designed for one thing only: printing black and white pages quickly and at low cost. Print speeds can go up to 33 pages per minute, costs as low as Rs 0.12 per page, and it connects via Wi-Fi, USB, and even supports Google Cloud Print. It’s a great buy for more specialised printing needs.

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InkTank printers have come a long way since the leaky, smudgy first-gen designs and are fast replacing laser printers and expensive inkjets in most home and office environments. If you print in bulk or simply need a new, reliable printer, it’s worth making the jump to ink tanks to save both time and the hassle of using other types of printers.