Best Photo Printer in India: Six Inks, A4 and A3+ Compared

Quick Verdict

For dedicated photo use, separate the six-ink A4 and A3+ designs from document printers that can also print photographs. Epson’s L18050 is the highest photo-profile score here and supports A3+; Canon’s G570 costs far less and offers six inks in A4. This is specification-led research. We have not compared skin tones, gamut, gloss differential, fade resistance or colour accuracy on the same paper.

Researched, not hands-on tested.Final editorial review: 9 November 2026. India offer and consumable price snapshot: 8 November 2026. Scores are our editorial assessment of published specifications, supply costs and India support. We did not print test pages, measure speed, inspect photographs or run reliability tests.

Where to buy (11 Nov 2026 prices): Epson EcoTank L3250: MD Computers (₹18,999); Epson EcoTank L8050: Computech (₹29,299) · MD Computers (₹29,999); Epson EcoTank L4360: Computech (₹20,849); Epson EcoTank L18050: Computech (₹47,999); Canon PIXMA G2010: Computech (₹11,699); Canon PIXMA G3010: Computech (₹13,899); Canon PIXMA G3770: Computech (₹14,499); Canon PIXMA G4770: Computech (₹17,699); Canon PIXMA G570: Computech (₹16,499); HP Smart Tank 525: Computech (₹10,999); Brother HL-T4000DW: Computech (₹33,999). The totals above use the offers we checked.

Comparison totals add a separately displayed mandatory marketplace fee. Delivery, optional protection, bank discounts, exchange offers and promotional gifts are excluded. These are dated offers, not a guarantee of the lowest checkout price. Verify the named model and authorised India invoice; a retailer title does not establish manufacturer specifications.

Affiliate disclosure:benchmarksutra may earn a commission from the marked Croma affiliate links, at no extra cost to you. These are alternative retailer listings, not necessarily the scored price. Check stock, delivery, colour, box contents and India warranty.

Original benchmarksutra research. Not a hands-on test.

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The features behind the shortlist

Automatic print duplex means printing both sides. It does not establish two-sided ADF scanning. A flatbed scanner needs each sheet placed manually. Speeds are maker claims under the stated test method; draft ppm, ISO ipm and a complete scan/copy workflow are different measures.

Six inks and paper size do different jobs

The L18050 and L8050 use six inks including light cyan and light magenta; the G570’s six include red and grey. Extra colours are a design choice, not proof of a wider measured gamut in our work. Check paper profiles, borderless sizes and media compatibility for the exact printer. The G3770 and HL-T4000DW appear in the broader photo-weighted data, but their document features should not be presented as a measured substitute for a six-ink specialist.

The cost table below is a document-yield allowance. It is not the cost of a borderless 4×6-inch photograph. Photo coverage, quality setting, paper price, cleaning and yield basis differ. The Epson 057 bottle prices used here are out-of-stock exact-colour references. Confirm current genuine refill availability before buying the printer; a six-bottle set cannot be arbitrarily split into individual prices.

Why these models fit different buyers

Epson EcoTank L18050 — A3+ six-ink photo specialist

82/100 on the photo profile; ₹56,499 checked total.The wider A3+ format is the main reason to consider this six-colour, print-only model. It does not include a scanner or automatic document feeder. The purchase total is far above the A4 G570’s. Its selected 057 refill references are currently out of stock, so the cost calculation is illustrative and refill availability needs checking before committing to the printer.

Support evidence:1 year or 50,000 pages, whichever first (Epson India product page)

Official model specifications·Checked direct offer

Canon PIXMA G570 — Lower-cost entry to six inks

80/100 on the photo profile; ₹18,992 checked total.Canon’s six-colour set includes red and grey rather than the Epson models’ light cyan and light magenta. It is a print-only photo design, not an all-in-one. Neither ink count nor advertised dpi proves superior colour accuracy. Canon sources conflict on the warranty print cap: the terms page says 30,000 while the range brochure says 15,000; confirm the applicable cap in writing.

Support evidence:1 year onsite; print cap conflicts between Canon sources: warranty T&C page says 30,000 prints whichever is earlier, Oct 2025 range brochure says 15,000 prints. Canon India service network: https://cloud.connect.canon.co.in/servicenetwork ; call centre 1860 180 3366 / 1800 208 3366 (per warranty T&C page). Onsite only within municipal limits of nearest authorised service centre, otherwise carry-in.

Official model specifications·Checked direct offer

Epson EcoTank L8050 — A4 six-ink and specialty-media option

79/100 on the photo profile; ₹31,989 checked total.The L8050 is a six-colour print-only model with documented CD/DVD and PVC ID-card capability. Use only the compatible trays, media and workflow specified by Epson. Its India product page states one year or 50,000 pages, while the checked marketplace text uses a 30,000-page cap. We use the maker statement and disclose the conflict. The selected 057 refill prices are out-of-stock references.

Support evidence:1 year or 50,000 pages, whichever first (Epson India product page); Flipkart listing states 1 year or 30,000 pages

Official model specifications·Checked direct offer

HP Smart Tank 790 — Fax, touchscreen and ADF above the home budget

80/100 on the photo profile; ₹26,805 checked total.A fresh exact-SKU HP India store page now establishes 4WF66A#ACJ specifications and the one-year or 50,000-page hardware term. It has a 35-sheet ADF, automatic print duplex, Ethernet and a monochrome touchscreen, with 15/9 ppm ISO claims. It is restored to the ranked set. The current scored marketplace offer is below HP’s own store price; confirm that the offered unit has the same India SKU and warranty.

Support evidence:One year or 50,000 pages limited hardware warranty, whichever first; user-replaceable parts have separate terms. HP India store, exact 4WF66A#ACJ.

Official model specifications·Checked direct offer

Canon PIXMA G3770 — Wi-Fi and a documented two-year term

79/100 on the photo profile; ₹16,289 checked total.Canon lists 11/6 ipm ISO, a flatbed scanner and Wi-Fi. Its India terms state two years or 30,000 prints, whichever first, subject to service conditions. It has neither an ADF nor automatic print duplex. Choose it for the current balance of price and support rather than assuming every G-series printer shares its warranty. The alternative Croma link is explicitly the red variant.

Support evidence:2 years onsite or 30,000 prints, whichever is earlier (all colours). Covers printer body only. Canon India service network: https://cloud.connect.canon.co.in/servicenetwork ; call centre 1860 180 3366 / 1800 208 3366 (per warranty T&C page). Onsite only within municipal limits of nearest authorised service centre, otherwise carry-in.

Official model specifications·Checked direct offer·Croma — red variant — affiliate

Brother HL-T4000DW — A3 colour documents rather than a dedicated six-ink pick

79/100 on the photo profile; ₹37,375 checked total.This A3 print-only ink tank offers automatic duplex and Ethernet, with a 22/20 ipm ISO maker rating. It can be relevant for larger colour documents; it should not be described as equivalent to a six-ink photo specialist. The India warranty term was not established on its product page, which limits its support rating. Verify that term and the exact paper workflow before purchase.

Support evidence:Not stated on the HL-T4000DW brother.in page - verify via Brother India warranty check / registration.

Official model specifications·Checked direct offer

Replacement-supply allowance, not measured running cost

The illustration uses 7,200 pages: 200 a month for 36 months. Colour-capable printers use 80% mono and 20% colour documents; mono models use all mono. It charges replacement supplies on every page and gives no credit for bundled starter ink or toner. It isnot actual three-year cash ownership cost. It excludes paper, electricity, cleaning, wastage and maintenance parts with no verified replacement interval. A part-used bottle is treated proportionally; actual purchases come in whole bottles or cartridges. Displayed per-page figures are rounded; scores use full precision.

Original benchmarksutra research. Not a hands-on test.

Epson EcoTank L18050 — supply arithmetic

Mono = 789.0/3000 = 0.263000 rupees/page. Colour full-ink allowance = mono + 789.0/7200 + 789.0/7200 + 789.0/7200 + 789.0/7200 + 789.0/7200 = 0.810917 rupees/page. Includes black and all colour inks; not measured cost.

This calculation uses one capacity option for each colour. A larger and smaller compatible cartridge are alternatives, not cumulative supplies. A toner cartridge that already contains its drum is counted once; a genuinely separate matching drum is added once. Manufacturer yields are estimates, not a promise for your documents.

Canon PIXMA G570 — supply arithmetic

Mono = 890/3700 = 0.240541 rupees/page. Colour full-ink allowance = mono + 890/8000 + 890/8000 + 890/8000 + 890/8000 + 890/8000 = 0.796791 rupees/page. Includes black and all colour inks; not measured cost.

This calculation uses one capacity option for each colour. A larger and smaller compatible cartridge are alternatives, not cumulative supplies. A toner cartridge that already contains its drum is counted once; a genuinely separate matching drum is added once. Manufacturer yields are estimates, not a promise for your documents.

Epson EcoTank L8050 — supply arithmetic

Mono = 789.0/3000 = 0.263000 rupees/page. Colour full-ink allowance = mono + 789.0/7200 + 789.0/7200 + 789.0/7200 + 789.0/7200 + 789.0/7200 = 0.810917 rupees/page. Includes black and all colour inks; not measured cost.

This calculation uses one capacity option for each colour. A larger and smaller compatible cartridge are alternatives, not cumulative supplies. A toner cartridge that already contains its drum is counted once; a genuinely separate matching drum is added once. Manufacturer yields are estimates, not a promise for your documents.

How to read the scores

Every printer receives seven ratings out of 10. A buyer profile changes their weights, and the weighted total is divided by 10. Lists sort by the unrounded result; the displayed integer uses half-up rounding. Home weighs quality and running cost at 20 points each; the ink-tank profile gives running cost 35. Office gives speed 25 and features 20. Photo gives the specification-based quality proxy 50, but that proxy is not a measured assessment of a print’s colours, detail or longevity. The budget list uses home weights; laser uses office weights.

Tiers are S at 90+, A at 80–89, B at 70–79, C at 60–69 and D below 60. A score difference is not a percentage improvement in printed quality or speed. Use the relevant profile and the missing-feature notes, rather than treating all printers with the same visible integer as interchangeable.Read the full Printer Score methodology.

Researched models held outside the ranking

Unranked means the evidence needed for a fair current comparison remains incomplete. It does not mean poor hardware or that the model is not sold in India. The Smart Tank 790 was previously held and is now restored after an exact India store page was verified. Epson L3350/L3352 and Brother DCP-T730DW remain expansion candidates outside this 33-model snapshot; no score is invented for them.

Check the job before buying the printer

• Count pages and colour pages separately.A mono machine cannot meet a colour requirement, however low its score-model allowance. If photographs are occasional, compare the purchase premium with the cost of an external print service rather than assuming a dedicated photo printer pays for itself.

• Choose the scanning workflow.An ADF can feed loose documents; books and fragile pages still need a suitable flatbed. Automatic print duplex and two-sided scan/copy are different features. Check both directions explicitly if you handle signed forms in batches.

• Check current drivers for your actual device.Wi-Fi alone does not establish AirPrint, Linux or current macOS support. Use the exact maker model’s download page. Old retailer text may list retired cloud services; those are not a current feature promise.

• Read warranty limits together.“One year or 30,000 pages” ends when the first limit is reached. Onsite coverage may be limited by distance or municipal boundaries. Registration gifts, optional paid cover and retailer-only extended-warranty claims are not automatic additions to the standard maker term.

• Budget for more than ink.Paper, maintenance cartridges, cleaning, waste ink, replacement printheads and low-volume interruptions can affect spending. We have not established a predictable replacement interval for every part, so the supply scenario cannot promise a cash ownership bill.

• Verify refill identity and availability.Match bottle or cartridge code, colour and capacity to the model. Do not use a generic marketplace title as proof of genuine supply or seller authorisation. An out-of-stock published price is a reference, not an available purchase offer.

Also available on Moglix

These models are also listed on Moglix. Prices there can differ from the prices quoted above, so check the listing before you buy. These are affiliate links.

• Computech (₹14,499)

• HP Smart Tank 580 on Moglix

Frequently asked questions

Are these measured print-quality rankings?

No. The rating uses published technology, ink count, resolution basis, format and functions as editorial proxies. We have not printed a common test suite or measured colour accuracy, speed or reliability.

Does the colour allowance include black?

Yes. The full-colour document allowance includes black plus the selected colour bottles or tri-colour cartridge, and a separate drum where applicable. It does not treat two compatible capacities as if both must be consumed for each page.

Will the 7,200-page total be my actual three-year bill?

No. It applies proportional replacement-supply consumption to all illustrated pages without crediting bundled starter ink. Paper, cleaning and unverified-life maintenance are outside it. Actual whole-bottle purchases and your document coverage can change cash spending substantially.

Why can the retailer advertise a different warranty or speed?

Listings can mix regional claims, draft-mode speeds and promotional cover. We use identified maker evidence and disclose conflicts. Confirm the exact India SKU, terms and driver support before ordering.

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Sources and editorial note

• Epson EcoTank L18050 — official specification

• Epson EcoTank L18050 — checked retailer offer

• Canon PIXMA G570 — official specification

• Canon PIXMA G570 — India warranty evidence

• Canon PIXMA G570 — checked retailer offer

• Epson EcoTank L8050 — official specification

• Epson EcoTank L8050 — checked retailer offer

• HP Smart Tank 790 — official specification

• HP Smart Tank 790 — checked retailer offer

• Canon PIXMA G3770 — official specification

• Canon PIXMA G3770 — checked retailer offer

• Brother HL-T4000DW — official specification

• Brother HL-T4000DW — India warranty evidence

• Brother HL-T4000DW — checked retailer offer

Maker specifications and supplies are linked above; the arithmetic tables identify each supply price and yield basis. Final editorial review: 9 November 2026; price and consumable snapshot: 8 November 2026. Global or regional support pages are identified in the research record when used. Model-specific India terms take priority over a retailer title or a generic brand banner. Rankings and buying judgements are original editorial work; commercial eligibility does not determine scores or order.