Tired of expensive printer ink? Canon's MegaTank G3270 is our top budget ink tank printer, loaded with enough to print thousands of pages and a big discount at Amazon
Of all the ink tanks we've tested, Canon's MegaTank G3270 (known as G3570 in the UK) is our number one budget pick, and it could save you a fortune on replacement ink.
The Canon MegaTank G3270 printer is a budget-friendly option for those looking to save money on ink compared to traditional inkjet cartridges. This all-in-one printer boasts crisp text documents and vibrant photos, making it ideal for home offices, students, and families. Priced at $160 on Amazon (down from $249), the printer comes with enough ink to print up to 6,000 black-and-white pages or 7,700 color pages. In the UK, the printer is listed as the Canon MegaTank G3570 for £178 (down from £189).
The MegaTank G3270 combines printing capabilities with a flatbed scanner and copier, and supports Wi-Fi and USB connectivity. Print speeds are 11 pages per minute in black and six pages per minute in color, while the maximum color resolution reaches 4800 x 1200 dpi. Senior printer editor Jim raves about the printer, awarding it four stars and calling it a great choice for those wanting a simple, low-cost printer with a large supply of ink.
However, the printer does have some drawbacks. Automatic two-sided printing is missing, and there's no automatic document feeder. Despite these limitations, the printer is still a great deal, especially for back-to-school season.
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