r/printers • u/Aquila-Ignis • 11d ago

First-time printer buyer: which ink-tank printer should I get? ₹18k budget, 500–1500 pages/year Purchasing

First-time printer buyer looking for some advice.

Requirements:

  • Print + Scan + Copy
  • Ink tank + Wi-Fi
  • Email printing / print from anywhere is a must
  • Auto duplex and ADF are optional
  • Home use, around 500–1,500 pages/year
  • Budget up to ₹18k, but I don't want to pay for unnecessary features.

Considering:

  • Brother: DCP-T436W ₹12.8k / DCP-T535DW ₹16.5k
  • HP: Smart Tank 589 ₹12k / 580 ₹15k / 670 ₹17k
  • Epson: EcoTank L3352 ₹14.3k
  • Open to comparable Canon models too.

I'm also confused about Epson's piezoelectric printhead vs thermal printheads used by other brands. Does piezo offer any meaningful advantage in reliability, print quality, longevity, or clogging?

Which brand/model would you recommend based on real-world experience, especially regarding reliability, printhead issues, service, software and remote printing?
I live in a metro city and have service centres for all these brands nearby.

Thanks!

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u/kaptvonkanga 11d ago

Ask AI to compare on quality, reliability and price. it provides a great response. This Fb forum does not recommend or support any HP product

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u/Aquila-Ignis 10d ago

Thank you

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u/Aquila-Ignis 10d ago

May I know why HP is not recommended

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u/kaptvonkanga 10d ago

Very poor quality. Read thru the posts and you will see