Printers and scanners

Stuck with a printer that jams on page 2, runs dry mid-report, or takes three attempts just to connect? That's not because of bad luck. That's the wrong printer, and it's an easy fix once you know what you're actually looking for.

From inkjet, laser and multifunction units to 3D and photo printers, this range has it all and then some. In-store and online, JB and JB Marketplace bring together top-brand printers and scanners in one place. So whatever print job lands in the queue, you've got the right machine to nail it every time.

Printers differ by the technology they use to get ink on the page, which determines print speed, running costs, and which jobs each machine handles best. Pick the wrong type, and you'll be paying for grunt you don't need or struggle with a machine that wasn't built for your workload.

Here's the full rundown of what you'll find at JB and on JB Marketplace:

• Inkjet printers – The home staple for colour output. Colour inkjet printers like the Epson Ecotank ditch standard cartridges for refillable ink tanks, so colour-heavy print jobs cost you less per page over time.
• Laser printers – Speed, sharp text and a lower cost per page on volume runs. A mono laser printer, like the HP LaserJet or the Brother HL, powers through black-and-white printing without breaking stride, while a colour laser printer, like the Kyocera Ecosys, adds full-colour output for setups that need both.
• Multifunction printers – The all-in-one printers that print, scan, copy and fax from one machine. Models like the Epson Workforce Pro, Brother MFC and HP OfficeJet have larger paper trays built for a full week of output. Some also include duplex printing as standard.
• Photo printers – Built for photo printing and built for it properly. Printers from the HP Envy and Canon Pixma lines deliver high-quality prints with colour accuracy and fine detail that general-purpose printers can't match.
• Label makers – Small footprint, big payoff. Label printers print adhesive labels for organising cables, files, shelves, gear and just about anything else that needs a name on it. Dymo and Brother both have solid options that earn their bench space.
• 3D printers – Not your average print job. These build physical objects layer by layer from plastic filament rather than putting ink on paper. Bambu Lab and Creality are the names worth knowing here, with options for first-timers right through to those who want serious grunt.

Choosing the right printer comes down to how much you print, what you're printing and how your setup needs to connect. Nail those three, and the right machine picks itself.

Here's how to match your printer to the way you actually work:

• Print speed – PPM only matters if you're printing at volume. For a busy home office printer, it's non-negotiable. For occasional use, you don't have to lose sleep over it.
• Connectivity – Wi-Fi and Bluetooth get most people sorted. If your router supports it, most wireless printers connect straight out of the box with minimal setup. On a shared business network, ethernet keeps the connection stable.
• Print quality – DPI is the number to watch for photo and creative work. But for standard documents from your laptop, it's not worth obsessing over.
• Footprint – A touchscreen and a larger paper tray make sense in a home office. A compact wireless printer makes more sense when bench space is tight.
• Running costs – The sticker price isn't the full picture. Cost per page varies enough between printer types that the cheaper machine upfront can cost more over time.

For most people? No. A multifunction printer handles printing, scanning and copying from one machine. That combo gets the job done for the vast majority of home and office setups, and there's no reason to add another device to the mix.

When the workload gets serious, a standalone scanner earns its place. Think high-volume document digitising, fast double-sided page processing or oversized originals that a standard flatbed won't touch. If scanning is a daily job in its own right rather than something you do once a week between print runs, a dedicated scanner is worth the bench space.

JB and JB Marketplace are where Aussies land when they want a printer or scanner sorted without the drama. Whether you shop at JB or browse the online-only range on JB Marketplace, you get one of the biggest collections of printers and scanners in Australia, sharp prices across the board and tech advice from people who know the range inside out.

• All the big brands in one place. We’re talking Canon, Epson, HP and Fujifilm at JB, plus online-only favourites from Brother, Kyocera and Lexmark on JB Marketplace. No tab-hopping required.
• All your printing needs covered. Inkjet to 3D, label makers to laser, plus printing paper, ink cartridges and toner cartridges to keep it all running. Whatever your printing needs are, it's here.
• Sharp prices across the range. JB is known for keeping prices sharp, and the printer and scanner range is no different. Hot deals also mean you're rarely paying more than you need to.
• Australia-wide delivery. Order online and get your printer or scanner delivered straight to your door. Metro or regional, it doesn't matter. Your gear comes to you.

No more page 2 jams or mid-report dry runs. Browse the best printers and scanners online at JB and on JB Marketplace, and get yours delivered straight to your door. Got a JB eGift Card gathering dust? Put it towards your next purchase while you're at it. Easy.

Not sure what you need? Come in and ask. Our team knows this range inside out. With 205+ stores across Australia, there's always someone nearby who can cut through the noise and point you in the right direction.