Printers, all-in-ones & scanners in South Africa
In South Africa, a basic inkjet all-in-one costs about R 599 to R 1,400, an ink-tank model about R 2,299 to R 3,999, and a black-and-white laser about R 3,465 to R 6,299 (October 2026). Prices depend on the print technology, the page volume and the features, so describe your needs in a request on BlaBlaPrice to get current offers.
Approximate prices in South Africa, October 2026 (sellers' websites)| Type | Typical use | Price range |
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| Basic inkjet all-in-one | Occasional printing, copying and scanning | R 599 – R 1,400 |
| Ink-tank all-in-one | Colour printing with refillable ink tanks | R 2,299 – R 3,999 |
| Mono laser all-in-one | Home office, black-and-white documents | R 3,465 – R 6,299 |
| Business laser, high volume | Shared office use with large page counts | R 14,950 – R 19,000 |
Warranty: check the period before you pay
Warranty terms depend on the brand. Brother has advertised a five-year warranty on printers bought in South Africa since 1 June 2020, and a free three-year warranty when you buy genuine Brother inks or toners. Canon's standard terms give one year, and some products carry three years in South Africa only. Ask the seller to state the period in writing. Consumables such as cartridges and printing supplies are a separate purchase, so compare their cost before you choose a model.
Used and refurbished units
Second-hand all-in-one printers are listed from about R 550, sometimes with cosmetic marks such as scratches. Check the condition in the photos, ask whether the unit has been tested with a full print and scan, and ask what warranty is left, if any.
Season and where you put it
October is late spring in South Africa, and the summer months from December to February are warm. Keep the printer away from direct sun and heaters. A printer that stands unused for weeks is worth printing a test page from time to time.
Delivery, paper sizes and units
Printers are sold by model number, so check the exact model before you order, and confirm the delivery cost and time to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria or Gqeberha with each seller. Ask for dimensions in centimetres and weight in kilograms. Check the paper size: A4 is standard for home and office, while A3 models cost more, such as a Brother A3 inkjet listed at R 7,290. Speed is given in pages per minute (ppm), so compare that figure if you print in volume.
What to write in your request
Say whether you need inkjet, ink-tank or laser printing, and whether you want colour or black-and-white. Give the expected pages per month, the features you need (scanning, copying, fax, wireless printing, a larger paper size), and the make and model if you have one. Say whether you want new or used, and give your budget.
On BlaBlaPrice you describe the printer in your own words in a chat, and you can add a photo. The AI asks for missing details, then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in South Africa and shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers receive your request and reply in the chat with their offer: price, terms and delivery. Your contact details stay hidden until you choose to exchange them. The service is free for buyers. Start with a request on the home page, or see computers and components.
