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

By Eric Butterfield published 24 June 22

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

Best portable printers in 2022

By Eric Butterfield published 16 June 22

The best portable printers let you print anywhere with compact designs, handy batteries and even scanning and copying capability you can carry in your bag.

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 published 10 May 21

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 published 30 March 21

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 published 17 February 21

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 published 26 January 21

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 published 26 January 21

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

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 published 4 January 21

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

Canon Pixma TR150 review

By Eric Butterfield published 18 August 20

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 published 18 November 19

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

Brother INKvestment MFC-J805DW Review

By Eric Butterfield published 15 October 19

Save money on ink and get speedy prints and copies.

Xerox B215 Review

By Eric Butterfield published 12 September 19

The all-in-one Xerox B215 delivers quick speeds and a very low cost per page, all for a fair price.

HP Color Laser MFP179fnw Review

By Eric Butterfield published 2 August 19

The HP Color Laser MFP179fnw is well-suited for modest duty in a small office. Find out if its the best for your setup by reading our HP Color Laser MFP179fnw review.

Epson EcoTank ET-4750 Printer Review: Big Savings for Heavy Ink Users

By Eric Butterfield published 16 May 19

The Epson EcoTank ET-4750 offers a full set of features, fast printing, and high image quality, making it a great printer for most uses — but the real selling point is its extremely low ink costs.

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025 Review: Fast Prints and Cheap Ink

By Eric Butterfield published 10 April 19

The OfficeJet Pro 9025 offers loads of speed and features for high volume work, and very competitive ink costs, but image quality via the document feeder could be improved.

HP LaserJet Pro M148fdw Review: Fast Laser Printer with Some Flaws

By Eric Butterfield published 7 March 19

The HP M148fdw offers high image quality and lots of features and speed for the money. But the control-panel operation is a little clumsy, and the wireless setup is a chore.

HP Tango X Review: A Convenient (but Disappointing) Wireless Printer

By Eric Butterfield published 7 December 18

The small wireless HP Tango X prints quickly and delivers high print quality, but the smartphone copy and scan functions leave much to be desired.

Brother MFC-J895DW Review: Good Prints, Slow Scans

By Eric Butterfield published 30 July 18

The Brother MFC-J895DW all-in-one inkjet printer delivers solid performance in many categories, and average ink costs, but the photo-scan quality and speed are lacking.

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