Best Printer for Cricut Print and Cut

Check out our list to find the best printer for Cricut print and cut feature. This list includes the best inkjet printers and laser printers for your Cricut.

If you are new to the Cricut or its print and cut feature, you are probably have a few questions.

Do I need a printer for Cricut?

Cricut is a cutting machine. If your plans are to only cut paper, vinyl and other materials, then you do not need a printer. However, if you want to print and cut your own stickers, boxes, cards and designs, you will definitely need a printer.

What’s the Best Printer for Cricut Print and Cut?

There are hundreds of printer options in the market, which can make it difficult to make a decision. Luckily, we’ve compiled our top 5 picks for the best printer for print and cut with Cricut. Just a quick note, because of Cricut’s print and cut size limitations, this list does not include any wide-format printers.

1. Epson Ecotank ET-4800

Your craft space needs a printer that’s fast, reliable & easy to use like the Epson Ecotank ET-4800. A major plus for this is that you don’t have to worry about running out of ink as it includes enough ink for up to 2 years!  Enough ink to print up to approximately 4,500 pages black/7,500 color. That’s equal to 90 individual ink cartridges! Some people even convert this printer to sublimation to use with the Cricut mug press. HOWEVER, if you use sublimation ink with this printer, you will void the warranty.

KEY FEATURES

• High-capacity ink tanks, no more cartridges 
• Print, copy, fax and scan functionality.
• Wireless printing and can print from mobile.
• Borderless printing. Maximum print size is 8.5x47in
• Prints on various media including glossy photo, plain, matte, sticker paper, cardstock, magnetic sheets, iron-on transfers, envelopes and more.

2. Canon – PIXMA Wireless Inkjet Printer – G3260

The Canon Pixma G3260 printer is a great printer companion for the Cricut. It prints up to 6,000 black / 7,700 color pages from one set of ink bottles. That’s 30 times more printing compared to cartridge printers.

KEY FEATURES

• Refillable MegaTank ink system.
• Print, copy, and scan functionality.
• Wireless printing and can print from mobile.
• Borderless printing. Maximum print size is 8.5×11 and 8.5×14.
• Prints on various media including glossy photo, plain, matte, sticker paper, cardstock, magnetic sheets, iron-on transfers, envelopes and more.

3. HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dw

The HP M454dw Pro is a laser printer that is lightning fast, compared to inkjet printers. This is designed to print high quality and high volume, with a recommended print cycle of 4,000 pages per month. Laser printers are also great for creating foil prints.

KEY FEATURES

• Prints 28 pages per minute
• Print, copy, and scan functionality.
• Wireless printing
• Maximum print size is 8.5x14in
• Automatic double-sided printing

4. Epson Expression Home XP-41

The Epson Expression XP-41 w is a great entry level printer at an affordable price. This is great for the occasional or hobby crafter to use with their Cricut. Perfect for small personal home use.

KEY FEATURES

• Print, copy, and scan functionality.
• Wireless printing
• Maximum print size is 8.5×11 and 8.5×14.
• Auto-duplex printing

5. HP ENVY 6055e

The HP Envy 6055e is another great starter option. It has a small footprint, easy to use and affordable. If you print a lot, you can enroll in their Instant Ink program, so you never run out of ink!

KEY FEATURES

• Instant Ink program
• Print, copy, and scan functionality.
• Wireless printing and can print from mobile.
• Borderless printing. Maximum print size is 8.5×11
• Automatic two-sided printing

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