Tired of going to Staples or FedEx to get some things printed? Well, you’re in luck because October Prime Day is coming soon. We think the event will fall on Oct. 10 – 11 this year. And you know what that means? Hot Prime Day printer deals you’ll definitely want to check out.
Based on what we saw during the summer Amazon Prime Day, we have some insight into what to expect for Prime Day printer deals this fall. You can check out the deals we’ve seen in the past to get a good idea, but we’ve seen printers on sale at up to 50% off.
Besides Black Friday, Amazon Prime Day is the best time of year to snag a top-of-the-line printer for your home office or family. This past Prime Day 2023 happened on July 11 & 12, and you could find Prime Day printer deals on Canon, HP, Epson, and more. and find printers at up to 50% off. (And, you could score up to six months of free ink on HP printers for a limited time!).
To keep up with the most current Black printer deals, your best bet is to bookmark the KCL Printer Deals page and, while you’re at it, download the KCL app, too. I’ll keep you updated on the best prices on printers in the meantime. Just keep reading so you can start saving.
Amazon Printer Deals to Shop While You Wait for the Big Sale
Hot Prime Day Printer Deals from Previous Sales
These are Prime Day printer deals we’ve seen happen in the last couple of years. We predict similar deals to happen during October Prime Day 2023.
Label Printers
- JADENS Bluetooth Thermal Shipping Label Printer, $89.99
$169.99(47% Off) - JADENS Label Maker Machine with Tape, $19.99
$36.99(46% Off)
Canon Printer Deals
- Canon PIXMA TR7020a Inkjet Printer, $79
$159.99(51% Off) - Canon Pixma MG3620 Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, $59
$79.99(26% Off) - Canon PIXMA All-in-One Wireless Inkjet Printer, $69
$129.99 (47% Off) - Canon PIXMA G5020 Wireless Printer, $149.99
$249.99(40% Off)
HP Printer Deals
- HP DeskJet Wireless Color Printer, $59.99
$84.99(29% Off) - HP Sprocket Instant Photo Printer, $76.44
$99.99(24% Off) - HP OfficeJet 8015e Wireless Color All-in-One Printer, $99.99
$159.99(38% Off)
Epson Printer Deals
- Epson EcoTank ET-2800 Wireless Printer, $199.99
$279.99(29% Off) - Epson Workforce Pro WF-3823 Wireless Printer, $99.99
$149.99(33% Off)
Portable Printer Deals
- JADENS Wireless Portable Printer, $119.17
$169.99(30% Off)
Related: Early Laptop Black Friday deals.
Where can I find the best printer Prime Day deals in 2023?
We anticipate fall Prime Day to run Oct. 10 – 11. If you’re able to wait until Black Friday, you can save on Black Friday at Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and Office Depot. In the past, we’ve seen the best deal on Canon printers, like a Canon Pixma, for just $30 at Walmart (though it was just about a 20% off deal). On Black Friday 2022, a Canon Pixma was a whopping 50% off at Target.
You can count on the Amazon Prime Day sale to also have some good deals on tech, including sales on printers. In July 2023, deals started on July 11 and ended at midnight PT on July 12. Target, Walmart, and Office Depot had competitor sales too, though Amazon typically had the best price during this time.
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What do I look for when buying a printer?
You’ll find two main types of printers available: Inkjet and color laser. Inkjet printers are better for quality photos, whereas laser printers are better for everyday needs, like printing anything from charts and graphs to homework assignments. Inkjet printers are generally cheaper than laser printers but cost more over time if you use them a lot. They’re also a lot slower than color laser printers.
You’ll also notice a lot of multifunction printers in your search, or “all-in-one” printers, which usually means the printer is wireless with scanning, copying, and faxing capabilities.
So what should you buy? If you need a household workhorse, go for a laser printer — the toner won’t dry up over time (unlike inkjet), and the cost per page is also cheaper. If you care more about picture quality and will print often, then an inkjet is your best bet.
You can save on refills, too.
Whether you have your eye on an inkjet printer or a laser one, you’ll need to get replacement cartridges as you use the printer. Some people like to head over to Amazon and use Subscribe and Save to make sure they get refills on a regular schedule. If the idea of auto-ship isn’t your cup of tea, you can always make a calendar event to just order refills as you go along.
Either way, make sure that you store all cartridges in a cool, dry, and dark place to preserve their quality. It is also important to look at the expiration dates on inkjet cartridges, as the ink can lose quality over time.
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