Articles by: Eric Butterfield

Eric Butterfield is a freelance writer and musician from California. His work has appeared in PC World magazine, CNET, Taproot, and Alter Action — plus Tom's Guide, of course — while his music has appeared in more than 260 TV show episodes for major networks such as NBC, Hulu, BBC America, and more. You can check out his work on Spotify.

Articles by: Eric Butterfield

Epson EcoTank ET-2850 review

By Eric Butterfield published 16 August 23

This refillable color printer kicks out high-quality prints at low cost, even if it is a little slow.

Brother MFC-J4535DW review

By Eric Butterfield published 20 July 23

This all-in-one printer offers very low ink costs, lots of office features and speedy performance to boot.

A person printing from an iPhone to a Brother INKvestment MFC-J995DW printer

I review printers for a living — here are 3 things to know to buy the perfect printer

By Eric Butterfield last updated 31 May 23

We walk you through the process of picking a great printer for you, sorting through all the many features and configs to choose from.

How to buy the perfect inkjet printer for you — 4 essential tips

By Eric Butterfield last updated 15 May 23

Choosing a printer doesn't have to be overwhelming. Here's how to select the right printer for you—and save money in the process.

HP DeskJet 2755e review

By Eric Butterfield published 20 December 22

This bargain HP DeskJet makes high-quality prints, scans and copies, but the software is very basic.

Brother MFC-J1205w on shelf in living room

Brother MFC-J1205w review

By Eric Butterfield published 20 December 22

This Brother multifunction excels at copying and printing onto plain paper, and offers low ink costs—but photo performance is lacking.

Kodak STEP Slim mobile photo printer next to cell phone

Kodak STEP Slim mobile photo printer review

By Eric Butterfield published 19 December 22

The Kodak STEP Slim makes attractive 2 x 3-inch photo prints and is fun to use with its well-designed app, as long as you'll be happy with the small size of the prints.

Best portable printers in 2023

By Eric Butterfield last updated 22 June 23

The best portable printers let you print anywhere with compact designs, handy batteries and even scanning and copying capabilities.

How to find the best cheap printer money can buy

By Eric Butterfield published 3 October 22

Our top tips for buying the best cheap printer for your needs

Epson vs Canon vs HP printers: Who makes the best all-in-one?

By Eric Butterfield last updated 1 March 23

We compare the strengths and weaknesses of Epson, Canon, and HP printers, so help you pick the best one for you.

HP Envy Inspire 7955e review

By Eric Butterfield published 17 March 22

This full-featured inkjet delivers solid performance and high image quality, but keeping ink costs low requires an ink subscription plan.

HP LaserJet M234dwe review

By Eric Butterfield published 19 July 21

A solid printer, if you're ready for the HP life of apps and subscriptions.

HP Instant Ink vs. Canon vs. Epson: Are ink subscriptions worth it?

By Eric Butterfield last updated 10 October 22

Everyone wants to save money on printer ink, but will an ink subscription really save you money? We compared offerings from Canon, HP, Epson and Brother to find out how much.

Canon Pixma G6020 MegaTank review

By Eric Butterfield last updated 10 August 22

The Canon Pixma G6020 MegaTank's low price, really low ink costs, and top-of-the-line print, copy and scan quality deliver a whole lot of value.

What is HP Instant Ink?

By Eric Butterfield published 22 March 21

Ink cartridges or an ink subscription service? HP's Instant Ink program promises up to 50 percent savings. Here's how it works, how it could lower your printing costs, and whether it's right for you.

Epson EcoTank ET-4760 review

By Eric Butterfield last updated 10 October 22

The Epson EcoTank ET-4760 offers busy offices very low ink costs, plenty of features, and solid performance.

Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 review

By Eric Butterfield last updated 10 October 22

Editor's Choice

The Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 is impressively fast, makes very high-quality prints, and keeps ink costs very low.

Canon ImageClass MF743Cdw review

By Eric Butterfield last updated 10 August 22

Editor's Choice

The Canon ImageClass MF743Cdw is very fast, full-featured and keeps printing costs low, but two-sided printing is a bit sluggish.

Brother MFC-L2750DW XL review

By Eric Butterfield published 26 January 21

Editor's Choice

The Brother MFC-L2750DW is a quick small-office all-in-one that delivers a low cost per page, plenty of features and lots of speed.

Brother INKvestment MFC-J995DW review

By Eric Butterfield published 26 January 21

The Brother INKvestment MFC-J995DW all-in-one inkjet printer is a solid choice for most tasks, and delivers very low ink costs, though photo printing is inconvenient.

Canon Pixma TR8620 review

By Eric Butterfield last updated 10 August 22

This office-oriented all-in-one delivers solid performance, but ink costs are above average.

Canon Pixma TR150 review

By Eric Butterfield last updated 10 August 22

The Canon Pixma TR150 delivers great photo quality and is friendly on the pocketbook.

HP Smart Tank Plus 651 review

By Eric Butterfield published 18 February 20

The HP Smart Tank Plus 651 has refillable ink tanks and comes with thousands of pages' worth of ink, but the low-cost printing and excellent print quality are counterbalanced by slow performance.

Canon Pixma TS3320 review

By Eric Butterfield published 27 January 20

The Canon Pixma TS3320 budget all-in-one offers a solid scanner, but falls short elsewhere.

Canon Pixma TS8320 Review

By Eric Butterfield last updated 10 August 22

The Pixma TS8320 offers plenty of features for photo enthusiasts, but above-average ink costs limit its appeal for general office tasks.

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