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.
Latest articles by Eric Butterfield
Best all-in-one printers in 2024: all our top picks
By Alex Wawro, Eric Butterfield last updated
These are our picks for the best all-in-one printers for scanning, copying and printing documents and photos
Epson vs Canon vs HP printers: Breakin down who makes the best all-in-one
By Eric Butterfield last updated
We compare the strengths and weaknesses of Epson, Canon, and HP printers, so help you pick the best one for you.
HP's new ink subscription plan includes a printer — but is it right for you?
By Eric Butterfield published
HP's new printing includes automatically shipped ink cartridges, as well as a printer. Whether it's right for you likely hinges on how much you print — and the price you put on convenience.
HP Smart Tank 7602 review
By Eric Butterfield published
The HP Smart Tank 7602 is speedy and prints sharp-looking text and graphics, but its basic software is frustrating.
Canon Pixma TR150 review
By Eric Butterfield last updated
The Canon Pixma TR150 delivers great photo quality and is friendly on the pocketbook.
Brother HL-L2390DW Review: Efficient and Affordable Printing
By Eric Butterfield last updated
Outfitted with a basic set of features, this small-office all-in-one delivers a low cost per page, speedy performance and high image quality.
Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 review
By Eric Butterfield last updated
The Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 is impressively fast, makes very high-quality prints, and keeps ink costs very low.
Canon Pixma TR8620 review
By Eric Butterfield last updated
This office-oriented all-in-one delivers solid performance, but ink costs are above average.
Brother MFC-L2750DW XL review
By Eric Butterfield last updated
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 last updated
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.
Epson EcoTank ET-2850 review
By Eric Butterfield published
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
This all-in-one printer offers very low ink costs, lots of office features and speedy performance to boot.
I review printers for a living — here are 3 things to know to buy the perfect printer
By Eric Butterfield last updated
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
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
This bargain HP DeskJet makes high-quality prints, scans and copies, but the software is very basic.
Brother MFC-J1205w review
By Eric Butterfield published
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 review
By Eric Butterfield published
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.
Epson XP-420 Printer Review
By Eric Butterfield last updated
The XP-420 delivers high image quality for a low price, but photo-printing speeds are frustratingly slow.
Epson Expression XP-640 Review: A Budget Speed Demon
By Eric Butterfield last updated
The XP-640 offers helpful features, high-quality graphics and fast performance across the board, although text quality is less impressive.
Epson WF-2760 Review: A Fast Inkjet for a Bargain Price
By Eric Butterfield last updated
If you want a speedy all-in-one with an auto-document feeder and duplexer, Epson’s WorkForce WF-2760 fits the bill while delivering high-quality prints and copies.
Epson WorkForce WF-6590 Review: A Bargain with Mixed Performance
By Eric Butterfield last updated
Small offices will appreciate how Epson's WorkForce WF-6590 handles a lot of tasks, including fast copying, but this printer can't match the HP PageWide Pro 577dw at some printing tasks.
Epson ET-2550 Review
By Eric Butterfield last updated
While this printer is pricey up front, the ET-2550's refillable ink tanks make it very economical over time and a good fit for people with heavy printing demands.
Epson EcoTank ET-4750 Printer Review: Big Savings for Heavy Ink Users
By Eric Butterfield last updated
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.
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