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The Best Printers for Mac

Need to print from your MacBook or your iMac? These top-rated printers play nicely with Apple computers. And we've got some tips for printing from your iPad, too.

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  • Canon Maxify iB4120 Wireless Small Office Inkjet Printer
    Cash-Strapped Small Offices

    Canon Maxify iB4120 Wireless Small Office Inkjet Printer

    4.5 Outstanding

    Pros & Cons

      • Generous paper capacity.
      • Low price for its capabilities.
      • Above-par output quality across the board.
      • Competitive running costs.
      • Tiny, non-touch display.

    Bottom Line:

    Bottom Line:

    The Canon Maxify iB4120 Wireless Small Office Inkjet Printer is inexpensive, but provides generous paper capacity, competitive running costs, solid speed, and excellent output quality.

    Specs & Configurations

    Color or Monochrome 1-pass color
    Connection Type Ethernet
    Connection Type USB
    Connection Type Wireless
    Cost Per Page (Color) 7.1 cents
    Maximum Standard Paper Size Legal
    Monthly Duty Cycle (Maximum) 30000 pages per month
    Number of Ink Cartridges/Tanks 4
    Number of Ink Colors 4
    Print Duplexing
    Printer Input Capacity 500
    Rated Speed at Default Settings (Color) 15.5 ppm
    Rated Speed at Default Settings (Mono) 24 ppm
    Type Printer Only
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  • Canon imageClass MF269dw
    Monochrome Office Printing

    Canon imageClass MF269dw

    4.0 Excellent

    Pros & Cons

      • Small footprint.
      • Competitive running costs.
      • Good-looking output.
      • Auto-duplexing ADF.
      • Versatile connectivity options, including mobile.
      • Lacks flash memory drive support.
      • Antiquated control panel.

    Bottom Line:

    Bottom Line:

    The Canon imageClass MF269dw is an entry-level monochrome laser AIO printer with just the right feature set, speed, and output quality to make it an excellent value for small and home-based offices.

    Specs & Configurations

    Automatic Document Feeder
    Color or Monochrome Monochrome
    Connection Type Bluetooth
    Connection Type Ethernet
    Connection Type Wireless
    Duplexing Scans
    Maximum Scan Area Legal
    Maximum Standard Paper Size Legal
    Monthly Duty Cycle (Maximum) 15,000 pages per month
    Monthly Duty Cycle (Recommended) 2500
    Number of Ink Cartridges/Tanks 1
    Number of Ink Colors 1
    Print Duplexing
    Printer Input Capacity 251
    Rated Speed at Default Settings (Color) N/A ppm
    Rated Speed at Default Settings (Mono) 30 ppm
    Scanner Optical Resolution 600 x 600 pixels per inch
    Scanner Type Flatbed with ADF (Standard or Optional)
    Standalone Copier and Fax Copier
    Standalone Copier and Fax Fax
    Type All-in-one
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  • Brother HL-L2370DW
    Micro and Home Offices

    Brother HL-L2370DW

    4.0 Excellent

    Pros & Cons

      • Low price.
      • Great text and good graphics quality.
      • Good speed.
      • Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet, and USB connectivity.
      • Slightly below-par photo quality.

    Bottom Line:

    Bottom Line:

    The Brother HL-L2370DW offers above-par text and graphics, good speed and paper handling, a wide-range of connectivity choices, and competitive running costs in a low-priced mono laser for micro-office use.

    Specs & Configurations

    Color or Monochrome Monochrome
    Connection Type Ethernet
    Connection Type USB
    Connection Type Wireless
    Maximum Standard Paper Size Legal
    Monthly Duty Cycle (Maximum) 15000 pages per month
    Monthly Duty Cycle (Recommended) 2000
    Number of Ink Cartridges/Tanks 1
    Number of Ink Colors 1
    Print Duplexing
    Printer Input Capacity 250
    Rated Speed at Default Settings (Mono) 36 ppm
    Type Printer Only
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  • Canon Pixma TS9120 Wireless Inkjet All-in-One Printer
    Households With Budding Photographers

    Canon Pixma TS9120 Wireless Inkjet All-in-One Printer

    4.0 Excellent

    Pros & Cons

      • Lightweight and compact.
      • Two additional ink cartridges for higher-quality photos.
      • Two paper input trays.
      • SD card, Ethernet, and Bluetooth 4.0 support.
      • Excellent print quality.
      • Fast snapshot printing.
      • No automatic document feeder.
      • Lacks NFC and Wi-Fi Direct.
      • Slow document printing.

    Bottom Line:

    Bottom Line:

    Though it lacks an automatic document feeder, the six-ink Canon Pixma TS9120 Wireless Inkjet All-in-One printer produces exceptional text, graphics, and photos.

    Specs & Configurations

    Color or Monochrome 1-pass color
    Connection Type Bluetooth
    Connection Type Ethernet
    Connection Type PictBridge
    Cost Per Page (Color) 14 to 18 cents
    Direct Printing From Media Cards
    LCD Preview Screen
    Maximum Standard Paper Size Legal
    Number of Ink Cartridges/Tanks 6
    Number of Ink Colors 6
    Print Duplexing
    Printer Input Capacity 200
    Rated Speed at Default Settings (Color) 10 ppm
    Rated Speed at Default Settings (Mono) 15 ppm
    Type All-in-one
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  • Epson EcoTank ET-M3170 Wireless Monochrome All-in-One
    Small or Home Businesses with High Print Volume

    Epson EcoTank ET-M3170 Wireless Monochrome All-in-One

    4.0 Excellent

    Pros & Cons

      • Very low running costs.
      • 6,000-page ink bottle included in box.
      • Good print quality.
      • Fast first page out.
      • Single-pass auto-duplexing ADF.
      • Smart home voice-activation.
      • Two-year warranty with registration.
      • Pricey.
      • A little slower than laser counterparts.
      • Monthly print volume ratings are low.

    Bottom Line:

    Bottom Line:

    The Epson ET-M3170 all-in-one monochrome inkjet prints and copies well, at exceptionally low running costs, making it an excellent choice for busy small offices.

    Specs & Configurations

    Automatic Document Feeder
    Color or Monochrome Monochrome
    Connection Type Ethernet
    Connection Type NFC
    Connection Type USB
    Connection Type Wireless
    Cost Per Page (Color) 0.3 cents
    Duplexing Scans
    LCD Preview Screen
    Maximum Scan Area Legal
    Maximum Standard Paper Size Legal
    Monthly Duty Cycle (Maximum) 2000 pages per month
    Monthly Duty Cycle (Recommended) 1,500
    Number of Ink Cartridges/Tanks 1
    Number of Ink Colors 1
    Print Duplexing
    Printer Input Capacity 251
    Rated Speed at Default Settings (Mono) 20 ppm
    Scanner Optical Resolution 1200x2400 pixels per inch
    Scanner Type Flatbed with ADF (Standard or Optional)
    Standalone Copier and Fax Copier
    Standalone Copier and Fax Fax
    Type All-in-one
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  • Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740
    Busy Micro Offices

    Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740

    4.0 Excellent

    Pros & Cons

      • Excellent print quality overall.
      • Auto-duplexing ADF.
      • Competitively low running costs.
      • Supports Wi-Fi Direct and NFC.
      • Fast for its class.
      • No multipurpose tray.
      • Small output tray.
      • Slightly expensive.

    Bottom Line:

    Bottom Line:

    The WF-4740 prints well and fast, and it supports just about every midrange business-centric inkjet feature available, including Wi-Fi Direct, NFC, and two-sided scanning.

    Specs & Configurations

    Automatic Document Feeder
    Color or Monochrome 1-pass color
    Connection Type Ethernet
    Connection Type NFC
    Connection Type USB
    Connection Type Wireless
    Cost Per Page (Color) 8.2 cents
    Direct Printing From USB Thumb Drives
    Duplexing Scans
    LCD Preview Screen
    Maximum Scan Area Tabloid
    Maximum Standard Paper Size Legal
    Monthly Duty Cycle (Maximum) 30,000 pages per month
    Monthly Duty Cycle (Recommended) 1500
    Number of Ink Cartridges/Tanks 4
    Number of Ink Colors 4
    Print Duplexing
    Printer Input Capacity 500
    Rated Speed at Default Settings (Color) 22 ppm
    Rated Speed at Default Settings (Mono) 24 ppm
    Scanner Optical Resolution 1200 pixels per inch
    Scanner Type Flatbed with ADF (Standard or Optional)
    Standalone Copier and Fax Copier
    Standalone Copier and Fax Fax
    Type All-in-one
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  • Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C8690 A3 Color MFP with PCL/PostScript
    High-Volume Offices

    Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C8690 A3 Color MFP with PCL/PostScript

    4.0 Excellent

    Pros & Cons

      • Excellent print quality.
      • Prints super-tabloid pages.
      • Supports Wi-Fi Direct and NFC.
      • Emulates PostScript and PCL printers.
      • Supports massive high-volume ink cartridges.
      • High duty cycle.
      • Competitive price.
      • Expansion accessories costly.
      • No multipurpose tray or slot.
      • Meager out-of-box paper capacity.
      • Borderless photos and pages unsupported.

    Bottom Line:

    Bottom Line:

    The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C8690 is a high-volume wide-format inkjet all-in-one that prints quickly and accurately for medium- to large-size offices and workgroups.

    Specs & Configurations

    Automatic Document Feeder
    Color or Monochrome 1-pass color
    Connection Type Ethernet
    Connection Type USB
    Connection Type Wireless
    Cost Per Page (Color) 6.7 cents
    Direct Printing From USB Thumb Drives
    Duplexing Scans
    LCD Preview Screen
    Maximum Scan Area Legal
    Maximum Standard Paper Size Supertabloid
    Monthly Duty Cycle (Maximum) 75,000 pages per month
    Monthly Duty Cycle (Recommended) 5000
    Number of Ink Cartridges/Tanks 4
    Number of Ink Colors 4
    Print Duplexing
    Printer Input Capacity 250 expandable to 1830
    Rated Speed at Default Settings (Color) 24 ppm
    Rated Speed at Default Settings (Mono) 24 ppm
    Scanner Optical Resolution 4800 x 1200 pixels per inch
    Scanner Type Flatbed with ADF (Standard or Optional)
    Standalone Copier and Fax Copier
    Standalone Copier and Fax Fax
    Type All-in-one
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  • HP OfficeJet Pro 9015 All-in-One Printer
    Best for Medium-Volume Small Offices

    HP OfficeJet Pro 9015 All-in-One Printer

    4.0 Excellent

    Pros & Cons

      • Fast.
      • Good print quality overall.
      • Competitive running costs.
      • Borderless printing.
      • 35-sheet auto-duplexing ADF.
      • Attractive, compact build.
      • Only one paper input source.

    Bottom Line:

    Bottom Line:

    HP's OfficeJet Pro 9015 All-in-One Printer churns out quality output at a low cost per page, making it a good value for small offices with light- to medium-duty copy and print volume requirements.

    Specs & Configurations

    Automatic Document Feeder
    Color or Monochrome Color
    Connection Type Ethernet
    Connection Type USB
    Connection Type Wireless
    Cost Per Page (Color) 2.9 cents (with Instant Ink)
    Cost Per Page (Monochrome) 2.9 cents (with Instant Ink)
    Direct Printing From Media Cards
    Direct Printing From USB Thumb Drives
    Duplexing Scans
    LCD Preview Screen
    Maximum Scan Area Legal
    Maximum Standard Paper Size Legal
    Monthly Duty Cycle (Maximum) 25,000 pages per month
    Monthly Duty Cycle (Recommended) 1,500
    Number of Ink Cartridges/Tanks 4
    Number of Ink Colors 4
    Print Duplexing
    Printer Input Capacity 250
    Rated Speed at Default Settings (Color) 18 ppm
    Rated Speed at Default Settings (Mono) 22 ppm
    Scanner Optical Resolution 1,200 by 1,200 pixels per inch
    Scanner Type Flatbed with ADF (Standard or Optional)
    Standalone Copier and Fax Copier
    Standalone Copier and Fax Fax
    Type All-in-one
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  • HP Tango X
    Smart Homes

    HP Tango X

    4.0 Excellent

    Pros & Cons

      • Small and spiffy.
      • Voice control with supported smart home UIs.
      • IFTTT scripting for extending smart capabilities.
      • Impressive print quality.
      • Competitive ink costs with Instant Ink, plus free snapshot printing from your smartphone.
      • Borderless prints limited to 5-by-7-inch.
      • Single, small paper input.
      • "Scans" and "copies" only via smartphone.

    Bottom Line:

    Bottom Line:

    HP's Tango X "smart printer," the first we've tested with voice activation and smart home features, is all about printing from mobile devices. It's not perfect, but given its unique free-snapshot printing angle, it will be a tough act for future models to follow.

    Specs & Configurations

    Color or Monochrome Color
    Connection Type Wireless
    Cost Per Page (Color) 3.5 cents
    Cost Per Page (Monochrome) 3.5 cents
    Maximum Scan Area N/A
    Maximum Standard Paper Size Legal
    Monthly Duty Cycle (Maximum) 500 pages per month
    Monthly Duty Cycle (Recommended) 300
    Number of Ink Cartridges/Tanks 2
    Number of Ink Colors 4
    Printer Input Capacity 50
    Rated Speed at Default Settings (Color) 8 ppm
    Rated Speed at Default Settings (Mono) 11 ppm
    Scanner Optical Resolution N/A
    Scanner Type Smartphone scan
    Standalone Copier and Fax N/A
    Type All-in-one
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  • Xerox WorkCentre 6515/DNI
    Heavy-Duty Small-Office Printing

    Xerox WorkCentre 6515/DNI

    4.0 Excellent

    Pros & Cons

      • Excellent text quality.
      • Slightly above-par graphics.
      • ADF supports single-pass, two-sided scanning.
      • Includes Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct connectivity options.
      • Similar printers deliver better graphics and photo quality.
      • Limited optional paper capacity for its price.

    Bottom Line:

    Bottom Line:

    The Xerox WorkCentre 6515/DNI provides above-par output quality, solid speed, and a thorough feature set for an all-in-one color laser-class printer.

    Specs & Configurations

    Automatic Document Feeder
    Color or Monochrome 1-pass color
    Connection Type Ethernet
    Connection Type USB
    Connection Type Wireless
    Cost Per Page (Color) 14 cents
    Direct Printing From USB Thumb Drives
    Duplexing Scans
    Maximum Scan Area Letter
    Maximum Standard Paper Size Legal
    Monthly Duty Cycle (Maximum) 50000 pages per month
    Monthly Duty Cycle (Recommended) 3000
    Number of Ink Cartridges/Tanks 4
    Number of Ink Colors 4
    Print Duplexing
    Printer Input Capacity 300 expandable to 850
    Rated Speed at Default Settings (Color) 30 ppm
    Rated Speed at Default Settings (Mono) 30 ppm
    Scanner Optical Resolution 600 pixels per inch
    Scanner Type Flatbed with ADF (Standard or Optional)
    Standalone Copier and Fax Copier
    Standalone Copier and Fax Fax
    Type All-in-one
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The Best Printers for Mac

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Canon Maxify iB4120 Wireless Small Office Inkjet Printer

Canon Maxify iB4120 Wireless Small Office Inkjet Printer

Canon imageClass MF269dw

Canon imageClass MF269dw

Brother HL-L2370DW

Brother HL-L2370DW

Our Pick
Canon Maxify iB4120 Wireless Small Office Inkjet Printer
Canon Maxify iB4120 Wireless Small Office Inkjet Printer
Canon imageClass MF269dw
Canon imageClass MF269dw
Brother HL-L2370DW
Brother HL-L2370DW
Canon Pixma TS9120 Wireless Inkjet All-in-One Printer
Canon Pixma TS9120 Wireless Inkjet All-in-One Printer
Epson EcoTank ET-M3170 Wireless Monochrome All-in-One
Epson EcoTank ET-M3170 Wireless Monochrome All-in-One
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4740
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C8690 A3 Color MFP with PCL/PostScript
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C8690 A3 Color MFP with PCL/PostScript
HP OfficeJet Pro 9015 All-in-One Printer
HP OfficeJet Pro 9015 All-in-One Printer
HP Tango X
HP Tango X
Xerox WorkCentre 6515/DNI
Xerox WorkCentre 6515/DNI
Canon Maxify iB4120 Wireless Small Office Inkjet Printer
Canon Maxify iB4120 Wireless Small Office Inkjet Printer
Canon imageClass MF269dw
Canon imageClass MF269dw
Brother HL-L2370DW
Brother HL-L2370DW
Rating
4.5 Outstanding
4.0 Excellent
4.0 Excellent
4.0 Excellent
4.0 Excellent
4.0 Excellent
4.0 Excellent
4.0 Excellent
4.0 Excellent
4.0 Excellent
4.5 Outstanding
4.0 Excellent
4.0 Excellent
Best For
Cash-Strapped Small Offices
Monochrome Office Printing
Micro and Home Offices
Households With Budding Photographers
Small or Home Businesses with High Print Volume
Busy Micro Offices
High-Volume Offices
Best for Medium-Volume Small Offices
Smart Homes
Heavy-Duty Small-Office Printing
Cash-Strapped Small Offices
Monochrome Office Printing
Micro and Home Offices
Type
Printer OnlyAll-in-onePrinter OnlyAll-in-oneAll-in-oneAll-in-oneAll-in-oneAll-in-oneAll-in-oneAll-in-onePrinter OnlyAll-in-onePrinter Only
Standalone Copier and Fax
Fax, CopierCopier, FaxCopier, FaxCopier, FaxCopier, FaxN/AFax, CopierFax, Copier
Scanner Type
Flatbed with ADF (Standard or Optional)Flatbed with ADF (Standard or Optional)Flatbed with ADF (Standard or Optional)Flatbed with ADF (Standard or Optional)Flatbed with ADF (Standard or Optional)Smartphone scanFlatbed with ADF (Standard or Optional)Flatbed with ADF (Standard or Optional)
Scanner Optical Resolution
600 x 600 pixels per inch1200x2400 pixels per inch1200 pixels per inch4800 x 1200 pixels per inch1,200 by 1,200 pixels per inchN/A600 pixels per inch600 x 600 pixels per inch
Rated Speed at Default Settings (Mono)
24 ppm30 ppm36 ppm15 ppm20 ppm24 ppm24 ppm22 ppm11 ppm30 ppm24 ppm30 ppm36 ppm
Rated Speed at Default Settings (Color)
15.5 ppmN/A ppm10 ppm22 ppm24 ppm18 ppm8 ppm30 ppm15.5 ppmN/A ppm
Printer Input Capacity
500251250200251500250 expandable to 183025050300 expandable to 850500251250
Print Duplexing
Number of Ink Colors
4116144444411
Number of Ink Cartridges/Tanks
4116144424411
Monthly Duty Cycle (Recommended)
250020001,500150050001,500300300025002000
Monthly Duty Cycle (Maximum)
30000 pages per month15,000 pages per month15000 pages per month2000 pages per month30,000 pages per month75,000 pages per month25,000 pages per month500 pages per month50000 pages per month30000 pages per month15,000 pages per month15000 pages per month
Maximum Standard Paper Size
LegalLegalLegalLegalLegalLegalSupertabloidLegalLegalLegalLegalLegalLegal
Maximum Scan Area
LegalLegalTabloidLegalLegalN/ALetterLegal
LCD Preview Screen
Duplexing Scans
Direct Printing From USB Thumb Drives
Direct Printing From Media Cards
Cost Per Page (Monochrome)
2.9 cents (with Instant Ink)3.5 cents
Cost Per Page (Color)
7.1 cents14 to 18 cents0.3 cents8.2 cents6.7 cents2.9 cents (with Instant Ink)3.5 cents14 cents7.1 cents
Connection Type
Ethernet, USB, WirelessBluetooth, Ethernet, WirelessEthernet, USB, WirelessBluetooth, Ethernet, PictBridgeEthernet, USB, Wireless, NFCEthernet, USB, Wireless, NFCEthernet, USB, WirelessEthernet, USB, WirelessWirelessEthernet, USB, WirelessEthernet, USB, WirelessBluetooth, Ethernet, WirelessEthernet, USB, Wireless
Color or Monochrome
1-pass colorMonochromeMonochrome1-pass colorMonochrome1-pass color1-pass colorColorColor1-pass color1-pass colorMonochromeMonochrome
Automatic Document Feeder

Buying Guide: The Best Printers for Mac

So Many Options for Apple Users

A decade or so ago, few printers offered compatibility with Apple computers, but now we live in a happier age. Most new printers and all-in-one printers (AIOs) ship with macOS drivers, and many that don't provide them on disc allow you to download Mac drivers during the installation process. Mac-connected printers support most of the printing and AIO features you can access on a Windows machine. (Any features not usable with Macs are usually detailed on the printer manufacturer's website.)

How We Test

We perform our printer testing on a Windows 10 testbed rather than a Mac, but in ad-hoc testing we have found that printing to the same printer from similarly configured Mac and Windows computers tends to yield very similar print speeds. Nearly all printer manufacturers today provide support for Mac users. Thus, a list of the best models for Macs largely mirrors an overall list of the best printers out there.

One item worth mentioning is the Bonjour protocol, Apple's implementation of zero-configuration networking, which is built into macOS Mojave, all OS X versions going back to 10.2, and iOS (and can be installed on Windows, Linux, and BSD systems as well). Bonjour allows users to quickly discover devices, including printers, on their networks. (It is also what lets AirPrint identify compatible printers on a LAN.) You can set up a printer without Bonjour, but its presence simplifies the task. Nearly all new network printers are Bonjour compatible, though very old routers may not support it.

Who Needs a Mac-Friendly Printer?

Macs are widely used by publishing professionals and graphic artists who rely on Adobe programs, such as Illustrator, to ensure the best output quality. Illustrator, as well as Photoshop and Acrobat, are optimized for Adobe's own PostScript printing language. You can print graphical material with text made in these programs from non-PostScript printers, but at a potential loss of quality, including occasional dropped elements and formatting. For any business that prints a lot of graphics, a printer with a PostScript driver (or at least PostScript emulation) is a big plus. PostScript has been a staple of the graphic arts since its inclusion with the Apple LaserWriter printer launched the desktop publishing revolution in the mid-1980s.

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Many specialty printers are Windows-only. This is especially true of label printers (those that are able to connect to a computer at all). A few good exceptions are the Brother P-touch Cube+ and the Brother QL-820NWB, both Editors' Choice models. Some recent 3D printers, such as the Dremel DigiLab 3D45 3D Printer, work with Macs as well as Windows machines; check the manufacturer's specs for Mac support when shopping for a 3D printer.

How to Print From Your iPad

With iPads now commonplace in many homes and offices, there are several solutions to print from your tablet. The one most users will rely on is Apple's own AirPrint utility. which is built into all iOS versions since 4.2. This allows a Wi-Fi-connected iPad to communicate with a compatible printer on the same network. If your printer doesn't support AirPrint, there are several third-party utilities, including Printopia and Presto, you can download to your desktop. These effectively make your printer AirPrint compatible. Another alternative is to use a printing app, such as Samsung Mobile Print or Epson iPrint. When using these apps, your iPad and printer will need to be on the same network. Other solutions include cloud printing (sending your documents to a cloud server which then sends them to your printer) and email printing, which assigns an email address to your printer which you in turn use to print from your iPad by sending an email to your printer.

Which Mac Printer Is Right For You?

Below are our top-rated Mac-friendly printer picks. This roundup includes a generous selection of PostScript printers, as well as some non-PostScript models capable of high-quality graphics and/or photo output. But because many Mac users use their computers for tasks unrelated to graphic arts, we also present some top-notch general-purpose printers here. By and large, the qualities that make a Mac-compatible printer great are the same things that let any printer stand out from the crowd: a winning combination of features, speed, and print quality at a competitive price. For more, check out our top overall printer picks, as well as our top inkjet printers and best-reviewed laser printers.

About Our Expert

Tony Hoffman

Tony Hoffman

Senior Writer, Hardware

Since 2004, I have worked on PCMag’s hardware team, covering at various times printers, scanners, projectors, storage, and monitors. I currently focus my efforts on 3D printers, pro and productivity displays, and drives and SSDs of all sorts.

Over the years, I have reviewed smart telescopes, iPad and iPhone science apps, plus the occasional camera, laptop, keyboard, and mouse. I've also written a host of articles about astronomy, space science, travel photography, and astrophotography for PCMag and its past and present sibling publications (among them, Mashable and ExtremeTech), as well as for the former PCMag Digital Edition.

The Technology I Use

I have a Lenovo ThinkPad T14 laptop that's my work daily driver, an HP Pavilion Aero 13 as my primary personal laptop, and an Asus ProArt P16 for detailed photo work. (I also have an older Dell XPS 13, which now stays at home full-time.) For storage testing, I rely on our three custom-built Windows testbeds in PC Labs, as well as a 2024 MacBook Pro.

My primary home monitor is a BenQ EX2780Q, a gaming monitor with a great sound system and excellent image quality. I use that panel for writing, watching videos, and working with photos. I also have an HP 27 Curved Display—one of the first general-purpose curved monitors—which I have paired with an Acer Aspire desktop computer. My multifunction printer is an Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 Small-in-One. I also own an Epson Perfection V39 flatbed scanner, which I use for photos and short documents, and a Canon Selphy CP1300 small-format photo printer for turning out snapshots.

My first cell phone, in 2006, was a Motorola Razr; since then, it’s been all iPhones—I currently have an iPhone 15 Pro. I use my iPhone a lot for casual photography, though I also use a Sony DSC-RX100 VII and a Canon G5 X Mark II for everyday shooting. For much of my travel photography and astrophotography, I use either a Sony A7r II or A7 III, paired with a variety of lenses ranging from a Sony 14mm f/1.8 prime to a Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS zoom lens. I also pair the A7r with a RedCat 51 for deep-sky star shooting. For astrophotography, I also use the Seestar S30 and S50 and the Unistellar Odyssey smart telescopes, which are essentially astronomical cameras controlled through one’s mobile device.

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