I felt inspired to revisit the Cricut world and thought it would be helpful to talk about the best inkjet printer for Cricut projects. So let’s have a look!
Top 4 Inkjet Printers for Cricut Compared
This is a quick comparison of my favorite Cricut Print and Cut printers. Find more picks in the overview below.
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My Pick
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Value Pick
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Budget Eco Pick
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Art Studio Pick
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Description: My Pick for Art Prints, Canvas, Cardstock, Stickers, Vinyl and Transfer paper 8-color dye-based ink system :: 4800×2400 DPI :: Borderless prints up to 13″×19″ (A3+) :: Max paper thickness: rear feed 11.8mil (0.3mm); manual feed 23.6mil (0.6mm) :: Late 2020 model :: Wireless & AirPrint |
Description: Value Pick for Stickers, Vinyl, Cricut, and Transfer paper 6-color dye-based ink system :: 9600×2400 DPI :: Borderless prints up to 13″×19″ (A3+) :: Supports vinyl stickers :: Early 2014 model :: Wireless & AirPrint |
Description: Budget Eco Pick for Stickers, Vinyl, Cricut, and Transfer paper 4-color hybrid pigment-based and dye-based ink system :: 4800×1200 DPI :: Borderless prints up to 8.5″×11″ (A4) :: Supports vinyl stickers :: Late 2019 model :: Wireless & AirPrint |
Description: Art Studio Pick for Art Prints, Canvas, Cardstock, Stickers, Vinyl, and Transfer paper 10-color pigment-based ink system :: 5760×1440 DPI :: Borderless prints up to 13″×19″ (A3+) :: Max paper thickness: 50mil (1.3mm) :: Integrated roll feed :: Early 2020 model :: Wireless & AirPrint Wider version: SureColor P900 17″ Inkjet Color Printer |
My Pick for Art Prints, Canvas, Cardstock, Stickers, Vinyl and Transfer paper
8-color dye-based ink system :: 4800×2400 DPI :: Borderless prints up to 13″×19″ (A3+) :: Max paper thickness: rear feed 11.8mil (0.3mm); manual feed 23.6mil (0.6mm) :: Late 2020 model :: Wireless & AirPrint
Value Pick for Stickers, Vinyl, Cricut, and Transfer paper
6-color dye-based ink system :: 9600×2400 DPI :: Borderless prints up to 13″×19″ (A3+) :: Supports vinyl stickers :: Early 2014 model :: Wireless & AirPrint
Budget Eco Pick for Stickers, Vinyl, Cricut, and Transfer paper
4-color hybrid pigment-based and dye-based ink system :: 4800×1200 DPI :: Borderless prints up to 8.5″×11″ (A4) :: Supports vinyl stickers :: Late 2019 model :: Wireless & AirPrint
Art Studio Pick for Art Prints, Canvas, Cardstock, Stickers, Vinyl, and Transfer paper
10-color pigment-based ink system :: 5760×1440 DPI :: Borderless prints up to 13″×19″ (A3+) :: Max paper thickness: 50mil (1.3mm) :: Integrated roll feed :: Early 2020 model :: Wireless & AirPrint
Wider version: SureColor P900 17″ Inkjet Color Printer
Table of Contents
- Overview: Best Printer for Cricut Print and Cut in 2023
- Main Criteria for Choosing a Printer for Cricut
- FAQs – Best Inkjet Printer for Cricut
Overview: Best Printer for Cricut Print and Cut in 2023
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Value Pick: Canon Pixma IP8720
Value Pick for Art Prints, Stickers, Vinyl, Cricut, and Transfer paper
6-color dye-based ink system :: 9600×2400 DPI :: Borderless prints up to 13″×19″ (A3+) :: Supports vinyl stickers :: Early 2014 model :: Wireless & AirPrint :: Alternative name IP8750
Let’s get this out of the way right now – this is not, I know, the least expensive affordable printer ever recommended.
It is, in fact, a couple of hundred dollars more expensive than some pretty great printers, like the also highly recommendable Canon Pixma TR4520, but for a still low, even opening-level price, with the Canon IP8720, you are really on a different level in terms of print quality, versatility, build quality and reliability among the inkjet printers.
A well-designed and incredibly easy printer to use, with a full range of connectivity (including full AirPrint compatibility, this printer has lots going for it, but just the ability to work with card stock and other heavy papers and materials, and the wide-format printing capability (up to 13 inches width – the same as most Cricuts) make this a wonderful printer to use with Cricut.
And when you factor in the startlingly good print quality (with incredibly high resolution and a full 6-color dye-based ink system – unheard of at this level!), the IP8720 becomes the clear choice in this price range.
An easy-to-use printer, well designed, and well made, the Canon IP8720 is a great affordable match for any Cricut machine – in terms of quality, versatility, and the inspiration they bring – and is my recommendation for the best budget printer for Cricut on the market today.
Budget Eco Pick: Canon G7020 Megatank Printer
Budget Eco Pick for Stickers, Vinyl, Cricut, and Transfer paper
4-color hybrid pigment-based and dye-based ink system :: 4800×1200 DPI :: Borderless prints up to 8.5″×11″ (A4) :: Supports vinyl stickers :: Late 2019 model :: Wireless & AirPrint
For around the same money as our value pick, this Canon G7020 all-in-one printer is a great pick with similarly beautiful printing.
The G7020 is a printer, scanner, and copier, with a maximum print width of 11 inches. So while it doesn’t offer the same wide printing as the IP8720 above (or, for that matter, most of the Cricut machines), it may be a better choice for an all-around general printer for home or office.
It should also be said that this printer does not have quite the amazing print resolution or color quality as our first choice, but it does make much better-looking prints than most other printers in this price range, and with the super tank ink system, it does so at much lower overall printing and ink costs.
An amazingly versatile and high-quality printer, copier, and scanner with an auto document feeder, with great print quality, well designed and overbuilt, and with its big refillable ink tank system quite cheap to run, the Canon G7020 all-in-one printer is a great choice for any artist or crafter, and the perfect choice for best eco supertank printer for Cricut on the market today.
My Pick: Canon Pixma PRO-200
My Pick for Art Prints, Canvas, Cardstock, Stickers, Vinyl and Transfer paper
8-color dye-based ink system :: 4800×2400 DPI :: Borderless prints up to 13″×19″ (A3+) :: Max paper thickness: rear feed 11.8mil (0.3mm); manual feed 23.6mil (0.6mm) :: Late 2020 model :: Wireless & AirPrint
All the printers included in this buyer’s guide for the best Cricut printers are wonderful, and honestly, I would be thrilled to have and use any of them – with my Cricut or for any other project or purpose.
But there is one particular printer that stands out in my mind and has ever since I began using it.
It is definitely one of my favorite printers ever and is especially great for use in any kind of Cricut project – the Canon Pixma Pro-200 professional color printer.
I’m not even sure why I love this Canon Pixma printer so much, but I guess it is just because it is a simple, easy to use, basic, and reliable printer, which makes astonishingly beautiful prints, and is a solid, quiet, stable product in every way, with a delightfully premium fit and finish and real long-term reliability.
Ok, I guess I am sure why I love it so much, but I am definitely not the only one. The Pro-200 has become a bit of a legendary printer, especially because of its super-high print quality – accurate, deeply saturated colors, ultra-high resolution, detail, and depth, utilizing Google cloud print and Pixma printing solutions – at a price that, while not exactly bargain basement, is almost inexplicably cheap.
A very high-quality printer in every way, truly commercial grade in material and build quality and printed output, the Canon Pixma Pro-200 wide format printer is a joy to own and to use, the obvious choice for my favorite printer to use with a Cricut cutting machine, and receives my strongest recommendation!
Eco Pick: Epson EcoTank ET-8550
Eco All-in-one Pick for Art Prints, Cardstock, Canvas, Stickers, Vinyl, and Transfer paper
6-color hybrid dye-based & pigment-based ink system :: 5760×1440 DPI :: Borderless prints up to 13″×19″ (A3+) :: 4800x1200 scan resolution :: Max paper thickness: rear feed 50mil (1.3mm) manually :: Early 2021 model :: Wireless & AirPrint
An easy choice for the best printer for small or medium-sized businesses, the Epson EcoTank ET-8550 is one of my favorite printers and one I often recommend.
It is not an inexpensive printer, for sure, but it is a real money saver over time (saves on ink costs) and offers uncompromising print quality and a ton of other useful functionality.
The ET-8550 is a full-featured all-in-one, with a beautiful high-resolution printer, copier, and scanner, and has the Epson EcoTank ink system, using a refillable large-capacity ink tank system that drastically cuts running costs and allows you to go a lot longer without having to worry about replacing the ink.
It is also a durable printer that can easily withstand more frequent use and should provide years of reliable service in a home or office.
But mostly, this printer, talented in so many ways, is about print quality and has a very high resolution (indeed, much sharper and higher detail than the specs may indicate, thanks to the exceptional print heads and exacting alignment) and vibrant hybrid dye- and pigment-based inks.
It makes beautiful and bright prints!
If you want to make amazing prints, for Cricut or any other reason, without breaking the bank on expensive inks, the Epson EcoTank ET-8550 may be a great choice. And the scanner is a cherry on top!
Art Studio Pick: Epson SureColor P700
My Pick for Art Prints, Canvas, Cardstock, Stickers, Vinyl, and Transfer paper
10-color pigment-based ink system :: 5760×1440 DPI :: Borderless prints up to 13″×19″ (A3+) :: Max paper thickness: 50mil (1.3mm) :: Integrated roll feed :: Early 2020 model :: Wireless & AirPrint
Wider version: SureColor P900 17″ Inkjet Color Printer
Despite its price and higher running cost, the Epson SureColor P700 is also a fantastic choice for Cricut users.
It has the same 13-inch width as most Cricuts and can work with card stock and other thicker materials, so you won’t be frustrated or held back by a printer that won’t quite keep up with the Cricut.
If you can envision it, you can do it with SureColor P700!
And since most of my audience are pretty serious and discerning artists and crafters, and many of us like the idea of not just being able to create the most beautiful and highest quality items but also being able to sell them, the P700 becomes an even better choice – it has, after all, absolutely stunning print quality!
The UltraChrome pigment-based ink and ink cartridges, professional quality print heads, and extreme precision engineering and manufacturing lead to new levels of color accuracy, range and saturation, incredible sharpness and depth, and long-term reliability and consistency other printers cannot come close to.
And yet, for a professional quality wide format printer, the Epson SureColor P700 is remarkably easy to use.
It has a wide range of connectivity options, including AirPrint and Wireless.
A great choice for any artist, crafter, or photographer at any level, the P700 is my choice for the best premium printer for Cricut on the market today and one of the great values on the market today.
Main Criteria for Choosing a Printer for Cricut
Since Cricut upgraded its products, more artists and crafters have used the Maker and Explore models for their creative projects. I especially think the Cricut Maker 3 is the best one of them all. It’s such a joy to use it!
So Why Do You Need a Printer for Your Cricut?
Using Cricut with a good printer is the standard method, opening up many possibilities and making so many ideas not just possible but quick and easy.
With a good inkjet printer, you can print on almost any art medium to make your own artwork, designs, patterns, pictures, photos, quotes, lettering, layouts, borders, and decorations … phew, really anything.
And then, you use your Cricut to cut out the printed material exactly and beautifully.
If your original design is in a particular shape – like an oval, a heart, a box, or even very complex or irregular shapes – you can easily transfer that original design image to the Cricut software, which will cut your printout perfectly every single time.
I’m pretty good with scissors, but I can’t even come close to what you can achieve with a Cricut and a good printer combination!
And these are just the basics.
With more experience and confidence, you can begin to experiment and allow your art and craft vision to take off with special techniques. For example, you can print art or designs onto a piece of material and then use your Cricut to score, emboss, texture, or selectively cut out pieces from that printed material.
And if you get one of the best printers for Cricut, you can do this on a huge range of materials with stunning quality.
So, having the best Cricut machine and the best Cricut printer lets you very successfully make:
- Vinyl Stickers
- Iron-on and Heat Transfers
- Custom Sew-on Patches
- Clothing and Other Wearables
- Jewelry
- Bags and Cases
- Invitations, Announcements, and other Custom Paper Products
- Beautiful Wall Hangings
- Labels, Advertising, and Promotional Pieces
- Special or Limited Edition Artworks
- Toys, Puzzles, and Games
- Holiday Ornaments and Household Decorations
- Funny Costumes for your Pets
What Should You Look For in the Best Cricut Printer?
One of the most beautiful things about the Cricut cutting machines is how they open up possibilities and inspire new and creative ideas.
Especially with the Cricut Maker, you can work with many different materials. And having a printer that won’t limit you won’t frustrate your creativity!
So if we are going to look for the best printers for using with Cricut, we should only consider printers that think as the Cricut thinks.
Printers that can use the same range of materials print the same oversized pieces and stay up with your Cricut in every step.
What about Laser Printers vs. Inkjet Printers?
I hear quite a lot about whether laser or inkjet printers are better for Cricut.
In this case, I would stick with inkjet printers for ease of use, quality versus cost, and – specifically with the Cricut – the ability to work with different thicknesses and types of paper and material.
And, of course, we only want to consider printers that have beautiful printing quality, are reliable, and offer exceptional value at any price point.
To be exact, the most important things to look for in a good printer to use with Cricut cutting machines are:
- Ability to work with lots of different materials, weights, and thicknesses
- Ability to print on oversized stock, at a minimum 13-inch wide
- Beautiful, high-quality prints with high color accuracy
- Excellent construction quality, reliability, and value
It goes without saying that these printers are not just the best printers for Cricut but the best printers for anything else your creative heart may desire – arts, crafts, gifts, and products of any kind.
How Can You Find the Best Printer for Cricut?
As far as I can tell, the Cricut company doesn’t recommend any specific printers.
The good news is that not only are there quite a few great printers to use with your Cricut (and, again, to use for everything else), they are available at all different price levels, and some can be quite inexpensive!
So, since we are looking at printers that I’ve specifically selected to be as versatile as possible – that is, to be as versatile as the Cricut are – we can simply list our results by affordability – from the least to the most expensive – and make it easier for you to find the best Cricut printer for your particular budget.
Whichever level you land on, you can be assured that you’ll get the best printer for use with any Cricut machine and the best printer for any art, craft, design, or general use – beautiful prints, lots of capability, and long-term reliability.
Whether you are making beautiful things for yourself, for friends and loved ones, or to sell in a shop or online, you should make sure to get the right printer for the job!
And that’s what you’ll find in this artists’ guide to the best printers for use with Cricut cutting machines!
FAQs – Best Inkjet Printer for Cricut
Based on my experience, Canon PIXMA PRO-200 is the best printer for Cricut, because of its super-high print quality – accurate, deeply saturated colors, ultra-high-resolution, detail, and depth, at a very reasonable price.
Yes! Inkjet printers are compatible with Cricut print and cut materials. Inkjet printers are great at printing on various art media – art paper, vinyl, transfer paper, cardstock, canvas, photo paper, and creative materials.
No, because laser printers are incompatible with Cricut print and cut materials. I recommend getting yourself an inkjet printer, like Canon PIXMA PRO-200, for your Cricut projects.
I hope my guide helped you to get a new inkjet printer for Cricut print and cut projects, and you will have a lot of fun with it!
Visit my website – Art Side of Life – for more guides, articles, tutorials, artist interviews, and tons of other resources for commercial artists, fine artists, art students and beginners, crafters, and anybody else exploring their own creative side!
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- Best Printer for Graphic Design
- Best Canvas Printer
- Best Printer for Stickers
- Best Cardstock Printer
- Best Sticker Maker Machine
- Best Screen Printing Printer
- Best Inkjet Printer for Heat Transfer
- Best Sublimation Printer for Heat Transfer
- Best Super Tank Printers
- Best Ink Tank Printer
- Best Printer for iPad, iPhone, and Mac
- Best Art Scanner for Artworks
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