Canon Pixma MG5750 750

£50 from www.snipca.com//21693 Tested: Issue 470 You don’t get many frills, but this compact all-in-one printer/scanner includes all the essentials, like Wi-fi and printing both sides of the paper (duplex), at a reasonable price. It’s fairly quick, running costs are better than average, and the five-ink system ensures photos and black text both come out looking great.

ALTERNATIVE: Brother MFC-J5330DW

This affordable A3 inkjet with A4 scanner is among the least expensive to run, making it a very sensible buy. £135 from www.snipca.com/24674