Buying Guide for Brother / Canon / HP Printers and Their Consumables

Choosing a printer is not a simple task. In the 2025/2026 market, major brands like Brother, Canon, and HP dominate, offering solutions for every need—from students printing a few pages a month to offices handling thousands of prints.
What really matters is not just the purchase price of the device, but also the availability, quality, and cost of consumables (ink, toner, drum). Below, we’ll help you choose the right printer–consumable combination for the lowest cost per page and maximum reliability.

Inkjet or Laser: Which Type Suits Your Needs?

• Inkjet Printers
  Ideal for those who want color prints, photos, or high-resolution graphics. Modern systems like Canon MegaTank, HP Smart Tank, and Brother INKvestment with refillable ink bottles drastically reduce cost per page. Perfect for students, small offices, and families printing photos.
  
  
• Laser Printers
  Preferred by offices and businesses with high print volumes. They offer speed, durability, and a lower cost per page, especially for black-and-white printing.

Brother / Canon / HP: Strengths and Trade-offs

• Brother
  Renowned for its monochrome laser printers — true office “workhorses”: robust, cost-efficient, and reliable. Also offers inkjet models for lighter needs.
• Canon
  Excels in photo quality and its MegaTank line. If you want vivid colors and affordable color printing, Canon is a top choice.
• HP
  Offers a complete ecosystem with apps, seamless connectivity, and Smart Tank models for cost efficiency. The LaserJet line provides reliable office solutions.

Printer Buying Criteria for 2025/2026

When buying a Brother, Canon, or HP printer, consider:

• Print volume: determines if the printer can handle your workload.

• Speed (ppm/ipm): crucial for office environments.

• Duplex printing & ADF: saves time and paper.

• Connectivity: Wi-Fi Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, AirPrint, Mopria.

• Cost per page: depends on XL/XXL toner or refillable ink bottles.

• Support/Warranty: all three brands offer official service and wide consumable availability.

Original or Compatible Consumables: Quality, Warranty, Savings

• Original consumables: Guarantee full compatibility but come at a higher price.

• Premium compatible consumables: Like those from PrintKing, offer the same print quality at up to 70% lower cost.

• Do’s & Don’ts:

• Don’t buy from unknown sources.

• Check for ISO certification.

• Avoid firmware updates that block third-party suppliers.

How to Find the Right Toner/Ink

• Check your printer model on the device.

• Look it up in the manual or settings screen.

• Use the SKU code (e.g., TN-2420, PG-260, HP 913XL).

• If unsure, contact the PrintKing team for guidance.

The right combination of Brother / Canon / HP printer and consumables ensures low cost, reliability, and top print quality.

At PrintKing you’ll find:

• A wide range of Brother, Canon, and HP printers

• Genuine & ISO-certified compatible consumables

• Fast shipping across Greece

FAQ

Inkjet or Laser for home?

Inkjet for photos/color; Laser for economical text.

Which brand is best?

Depends: Brother (mono laser economy), Canon (photos/MegaTank), HP (Smart Tank/OfficeJet).

Does toner dry out?

No, toner is powder.

Is ink tank worth it?

Yes, if you print color often.

How do I find the right consumable?

By model code (e.g., TN-2420) or by contacting PrintKing.