Versatile, convenient and compact: why choose an All-in-One printer for home use

When is a printer more than a printer? When it’s an All-in-One printer. As well as putting the ink on the page, these versatile devices scan, copy and fax – so you can send and receive documents and save them on your computer. But do they make good home printers?

In this blog, we’ll explore all the features that make All-in-One printers a great choice for home offices and printing projects – and look at everything you need to consider when choosing the best all-in-one printer for home use.

Why choose All-in-One printers for home?

By combining three different devices into one multifunctional machine, All-in-Ones offer lots of benefits as printers for home.

Convenient and easy: whether you need to print, copy, scan or fax, you head to one machine with one user interface. Everything is in one place for complete ease of use.

Space-saving: instead of having to find room in your home for three devices, all you need is a small table or corner for one machine.

Recreates an office setup: if you’re working remotely, an All-in-One printer gives you access to the same resources you would have in an office, at home.

Reduces costs: as well as the money you’ll save purchasing one device compared to three, All-in-One printers also require less consumables, energy and other resources compared to their individual counterparts – so you’ll save money on running costs too.

Enhances productivity: not having to switch between devices saves a lot of time. And when you choose a Brother All-in-One printer, you can be sure they have the capabilities to print precisely at high speeds to save time on big jobs (important if you’re choosing an All-in-One as a home office printer.)

Strengthens security: with their ability to receive documents as well as print them, All-in-One machines tend to have greater security features than other inkjet or laser models – which could be important if you’re a remote worker dealing with sensitive information.

Opting for All-in-One printers for home

If you think an All-in-One would be the right printer for you, there are a few things you need to think about before deciding on a model. For starters, All-in-One machines are available with inkjet and laser printers, so you may need to start by deciding whether you need an inkjet all-rounder with colour and monochrome capabilities, or the speed and precision of a laser model. Then, it’s important to bear in mind whether it will be used for work, personal projects or the whole family. And most importantly, you need to decide on the capabilities you need from an All-in-One printer for home. While all will print, models will vary on their scanning and copying functions – and you may need it to fax as well. Additionally, some models have wireless connectivity for printing from tablets or other mobile devices. However, it’s worth remembering that more capabilities usually means a higher price – so budget is also an important consideration.

Choosing the right model of All-in-One printer

Once you’ve decided an All-in-One printer is for you, and narrowed it down by considering some of the elements above, it’s time to decide on a particular model. With so many options out there at varying levels, this can be difficult – so consider the following questions while you’re reviewing devices:

• What is your budget – for the initial investment, and the ongoing running costs?
• How much space do you have at home? Do you have a place where it will always live, or do you need a small home printer that can be packed away?
• What functions do you need from your All-in-One printer? Should it be able to fax, scan and copy?
• What level of print quality and resolution do you need? Will you be printing colour and photographs, or mainly black and white documents?
• Do you want your printer to have wireless connectivity so it can print from a range of devices?

For some help answering these questions, click here to take a look at Brother’s range of All-in-One printers. We offer a huge range of models in laser and inkjet varieties, with and without Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity, and in compact or larger sizes. You can use the product advisor for specific recommendations, or consider these popular models:

• The Compact Mono Laser Printer: simple and efficient laser printing for busy home offices.
• The Colourful and Connected LED Printer: high-quality colour documents without sacrificing speed.
• The Wireless Mono Laser Printer: quiet, efficient and wirelessly connected – certified to work with Chromebook.

All the benefits of a Brother All-in-One

As experts in print, Brother know what’s important in an All-in-One printer. So whichever model you choose, you’ll enjoy the same benefits from our reliable, versatile machines.

Efficiency and quality at your fingertips: whether you’re printing daily documents for your remote role, need a printer for ad-hoc personal projects, or want to print off photos to preserve your family memories, our All-in-One models effortlessly manage a range of household printing tasks and always deliver on quality.

User-friendly and hassle-free: we know home printers need to be used by people of all ages and abilities, so we work hard to create a universal user experience that’s accessible for all. Features like touchscreen interfaces, one-touch printing and scanning and mobile app compatibility mean you don’t need to be tech-savvy to get what you need from your All-in-One.

Fast and precise: you may be at home, but productivity is just as important for your printer as it would be in an office. That’s why all our models are built with speed and precision in mind, offering fast printing, high-resolution scanning and consistently accurate copying.

Value for money: with multiple functions, our All-in-One printers save on the costs of purchasing multiple devices – but that’s not the only thing that makes them a cost-effective choice. Our low-maintenance models are designed to last longer, with fewer operational costs and money-saving features like automatic double-sided printing - so they’re a great investment for homes.

If you’re looking for an All-in-One printer for home use, look to Brother. With reliability, efficiency and innovation at their core, there are multiple reasons to choose our multifunctional printers.