Which printers have the lowest ink and running costs?
AI Visibility Ranking
Brands ordered by GenRank score for this question.
DirectionalQuestion-level figures rest on at most 6 answers per brand, so treat them as direction, not a verdict; the category ranking is the number to judge by. Scores are for the week of 2026-11-08.
| Rank | Brand | Named by | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PIXMA G3270 | 4/6 | 56.7 |
| 2 | Epson EcoTank ET-2850 | 3/6 | 55.8 |
| 3 | HL-L2460DW | 4/6 | 38.9 |
| 4 | ET-3850 | 2/6 | 33.8 |
| 5 | Brother MFC-T780DW | 2/6 | 30.0 |
| 6 | Epson EcoTank ET-2800 | 2/6 | 29.5 |
| 7 | Canon MegaTank Pixma G3290 | 2/6 | 24.2 |
| 8 | ET-5850 | 2/6 | 19.0 |
| 9 | HP Smart Tank 5101 | 2/6 | 18.6 |
| 10 | HP Smart Tank 7303 | 1/6 | 17.5 |
Sources these answers cited
The sites each surface's answer cited this week. The logos are the surfaces that cited the site.
| Source | Cited by |
|---|---|
| rtings.comThe 5 Best Printers With Cheap Ink of 2026 - RTINGS.com |   3 surfaces |
| castleink.comWhat Printer Has the Cheapest Ink? Best Low-Cost-Per-Page Printers in |  2 surfaces |
| techradar.commedia · Ive rounded up five printers with cheap running costs refillable ink systems and high yield cartridges for long term savings | 2 surfaces |
| tomsguide.commedia · I switched to the Brother MFC-T780DW printer for 30 days - it's one of the best INKvestments you can make |  2 surfaces |
| aeanet.org5 Best Low-Running-Cost Printer (November 2026) Honest Reviews | 1 surfaces |
| brother-usa.comHL-L2460dw Efficient, affordable black & white las | 1 surfaces |
| compandsave.comLaser Printer vs Ecotank: Which One Saves You Money & Time? | 1 surfaces |
| consumerreports.org4 Best Budget Printers of 2026, Tested by Our Experts - Consumer Reports | 1 surfaces |
| eyeandpen.comBest Printer for Home Use with Cheap Ink - 2026 Reviews | 1 surfaces |
| hp.comBest Printer with Cheap Ink | HP® Store | 1 surfaces |
| laptopbee.com12 Best Printers for Cheap Ink Costs (October 2026) | 1 surfaces |
| manbolo.com8 Best Home Printers for Low Cost Ink (November 2026) | 1 surfaces |
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