Best Printers Under PKR 20,000, 30,000 and 50,000 in Pakistan
'Best printer under 20,000 / 30,000 / 50,000' is the question we get most on WhatsApp, so here is the straight answer for each budget — using printers you can actually order today in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, not models that were discontinued years ago. Prices below are what our listings showed at the time of writing; the live price is always on the product page.
Before the list: new vs imported changes everything
At every budget you'll choose between a brand-new entry printer and a certified imported (preowned) workgroup laser. The new one is slower, USB-only, and uses a small 1,000-page cartridge. The imported one is two generations better — automatic duplex, Ethernet, 3,000–10,000-page cartridges — and costs the same or less. We explain the trade-off in detail in New vs imported printer: which is smarter?. Short version: if you print more than a few pages a week, imported wins on total cost.
Best printers under PKR 20,000
| Printer | Approx. price | Why it makes the list |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Xpress M2029 | PKR 15,000 | Cheapest certified laser we stock. 20 ppm, compact, MLT-D111S compatibles are cheap. Pure student/home text printer. |
| HP LaserJet P2035 | PKR 18,000 | 30 ppm and a 250-sheet tray — faster than any new printer under 40k. 05A/05X toner is everywhere in Pakistan. |
| HP LaserJet P1606dn | PKR 20,000 | Automatic duplex + Ethernet at 20k. Prints both sides for thesis and assignments; 78A toner refills for peanuts. |
| HP LaserJet P2055dn | PKR 20,000 | 33 ppm, duplex, network, 50,000-page duty. A small-office printer at a student price. |
Student with a thesis to print? The P1606dn or P2055dn give you double-sided printing under 20k — that halves your paper cost over a semester. See our student printer guide.
Best printers under PKR 30,000
| Printer | Approx. price | Why it makes the list |
|---|---|---|
| HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401dn | PKR 23,000 | 33 ppm, duplex, Ethernet, colour touchscreen. 80A/80X toner. Proper office printer for a freelancer or small shop. |
| Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 | PKR 25,000 | Not a printer — a 50-sheet duplex document scanner. If you digitise files, this is the buy. See our scanner guide. |
| HP LaserJet Pro M402dne | PKR 28,000 | Our best value overall: 38 ppm, duplex, Gigabit LAN, 26A/26X toner with ~9,000-page high-yield option. Lowest cost per page under 30k. |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdn | PKR 30,000 | Print, scan, copy and fax with a 35-sheet ADF and duplex. The all-in-one pick for a small office. |
Best printers under PKR 50,000
| Printer | Approx. price | Why it makes the list |
|---|---|---|
| HP LaserJet Enterprise M507 | PKR 32,000 | 43 ppm, Gigabit, 150,000-page duty, 89A/89X/89Y toner. Enterprise reliability for a growing office. |
| HP LaserJet Pro M404dn | PKR 34,000 | The current-generation office standard: 38 ppm, duplex, Gigabit. 59A/59X toner. Compare it in our M404dn vs M402dne vs M401dn guide. |
| HP LaserJet M107w (new) | PKR 39,000 | If you specifically want brand-new with Wi-Fi for light home printing. 20 ppm, 107A toner. |
| HP LaserJet Enterprise M608 | PKR 40,000 | 61 ppm and 275,000-page duty. For photocopy shops and offices that print all day. |
| HP LaserJet Pro 200 Color MFP M276n | PKR 40,000 | Cheapest way into colour laser + scan/copy/fax on a network. 131A toner is cheap locally. |
| HP Smart Tank 585 (new, official warranty) | PKR 44,500 | The ink-tank pick: refillable bottles, colour, Wi-Fi, scanner. Best for homes that need colour. |
| HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M277n | PKR 48,000 | Colour laser all-in-one with 50-sheet ADF — small business colour without ink headaches. |
How to pick between them
- Mostly black text, printing regularly → M402dne or M404dn. Nothing else comes close on cost per page.
- Need scan/copy too → M227fdn (mono) or M277n (colour). See our all-in-one guide.
- Tight budget, light use → P2035 or P1606dn. Still laser, still cheap toner.
- Colour for a home with kids → HP Smart Tank 585.
- Want brand-new in the box, light home use only → HP 107w/108w. Just know the cartridge is small.
Every printer above is tested, cleaned and covered by our 7-day replacement plus 3-month service warranty, with Cash on Delivery across Rawalpindi and Islamabad — so you inspect before paying. Browse the full printer price list for Pakistan or ask Meer, our printer finder, for a one-question recommendation.
Printers mentioned in this guide
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best printer under PKR 20,000 in Pakistan?
A certified imported HP LaserJet P1606dn or P2055dn — both give automatic duplex and a network port under 20k, with cheap 78A/05A toner. For the absolute lowest price, the Samsung Xpress M2029 at around PKR 15,000.
What is the best printer under PKR 30,000 in Pakistan?
The HP LaserJet Pro M402dne (around PKR 28,000): 38 ppm, duplex, Gigabit Ethernet and 26X high-yield toner for the lowest cost per page in its class. Need scan and copy? The HP LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdn at about PKR 30,000.
What is the best printer under PKR 50,000 in Pakistan?
For an office, the HP LaserJet Pro M404dn or Enterprise M507. For colour, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M277n. For a home needing colour and scanning, the HP Smart Tank 585 ink tank with official warranty.
Is a new cheap printer better than an imported used one at the same price?
Usually not. At PKR 30–40k a new HP 107/108 series printer is 20 ppm, USB-only, no duplex, with a ~1,000-page cartridge; an imported M402dne/M404dn at the same price is 38 ppm with duplex, network and 3,000–10,000-page cartridges. Unless you print very little, imported is cheaper to own.
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