Choosing an all-in-one printer and scanner usually comes down to a few practical questions: Do you need fax? Do you want wireless printing? Do you need a portable unit or a desktop model? And how much are you willing to spend? The four printers in this guide answer those questions differently. Some are all-in-one models for a fixed workspace, one is an HP Smart Tank, and one is a used mobile model. Here is a quick way to sort through them.
Quick take
The Canon PIXMA TR4720 is the lowest-priced listed option and still includes wireless, fax, networkable features, an auto document feeder, and auto two-sided printing. The HP DeskJet 2955 is a straightforward print/copy/scan HP at a modest price. The HP Smart Tank 6001 is the higher-priced new model with Wi-Fi Direct and USB connectivity listed, plus 128 MB of memory. The HP OfficeJet 250 is the only used unit in the group and the only one described as mobile.
Listed-price comparison
The table below shows the listed price for each printer and a visual bar scaled to the highest listed price.
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| HP Smart Tank 6001 All-in-One InkJet Printer, Color Mobile Print, Scan, Copy | USD 199.99 | |
| HP DeskJet 2955 All-in-One Inkjet Printer, Color Mobile Print, Copy, Scan Up to | USD 59.99 | |
| Canon PIXMA TR4720 Wireless Color Inkjet Printer, All-In-One, Print, Scan, Copy | USD 47.99 | |
| HP OfficeJet 250 Mobile All-in-One Printer | Mobile Print, Scan, Copy | CZ992A | USD 220.00 |
The spread from the lowest listed price to the highest is $172.01.
Decision matrix
| Product | Choose it if you want | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| HP Smart Tank 6001 | A new all-in-one with print, scan, copy, wireless, Wi-Fi Direct, and USB | 128 MB is the highest memory figure listed in this group, and it is the highest-priced new model |
| HP DeskJet 2955 | A new HP for basic print/copy/scan at a lower listed price | The listed feature set is limited to print, copy, and scan |
| Canon PIXMA TR4720 | Wireless, fax, and networkable features in a lower-priced all-in-one | Listed memory is 64 MB, and this is not the model described as mobile |
| HP OfficeJet 250 | A mobile all-in-one with wireless print, scan, and copy | Listed as used; the description says it is barely used and includes ink and a case |
Product notes
HP Smart Tank 6001 All-in-One InkJet Printer, Color Mobile Print, Scan, Copy
At USD 199.99, this HP is near the top of the listed price range. Its listed features include print, scan, copy, and wireless, plus Wi-Fi Direct and Hi-Speed USB 2.0. The 128 MB memory figure is the highest listed among these four. Choose it if you want a new all-in-one with multiple connectivity options and more memory on the spec sheet. The main limitation is the price: it costs more than the other new units in this group, so if you only need basic print/copy/scan, the lower-priced HP DeskJet or the Canon may cover your needs.
HP DeskJet 2955 All-in-One Inkjet Printer, Color Mobile Print, Copy, Scan Up to
At USD 59.99, this HP is the second-lowest listed price here. The listed functions are print, copy, and scan, and the title highlights color mobile print. Choose it if you want a new all-in-one focused on everyday documents without the extra cost of the higher-priced models. The tradeoff is that fax, networking, and a document feeder are not part of the listed feature set; if those workflows matter to you, the Canon PIXMA TR4720 includes fax and networkable features at an even lower listed price. This HP is a sensible pick when mobile print and basic copying are the priority.
Canon PIXMA TR4720 Wireless Color Inkjet Printer, All-In-One, Print, Scan, Copy
Priced at USD 47.99, this Canon is the lowest listed price in the group. Even so, it includes wireless, fax, and networkable features in the attributes, and the description adds an auto document feeder for multipage scanning, auto two-sided printing, and a front-loading 100-sheet paper tray. Choose it if you want the most feature-dense all-in-one for the price. The limitation is that its listed memory is 64 MB, which is less than the HP Smart Tank's 128 MB figure. It is also not described as a mobile unit, so it is less suited to printing on the go than the OfficeJet in this roundup.
HP OfficeJet 250 Mobile All-in-One Printer | Mobile Print, Scan, Copy | CZ992A
At USD 220.00, this HP carries the highest listed price and is the only unit listed as used. The description says it was bought new, is barely used, and will be sold with ink and a case. It includes wireless connectivity, a black print speed of 10 ppm, and 32-bit color depth. Choose it if you need a mobile all-in-one for printing, scanning, and copying outside a home office setup. The tradeoff is that you are paying the most for a used item, while the new Canon in this group has a lower listed price and a longer list of all-in-one features.
Final recommendation
If your priority is a low listed price plus wireless and fax, the Canon PIXMA TR4720 is the strongest match. If you prefer a new HP with more connection options and the highest listed memory, choose the HP Smart Tank 6001. For basic new print/copy/scan at a modest price, the HP DeskJet 2955 gets the job done. And if you need a portable printer that can go with you, the HP OfficeJet 250 is the mobile all-in-one in this group.
