Printers & Scanners: warranties compared
8 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
7 of 8 brands cover printers & scanners in full for one year or less. The longest full coverage is 3 years, from DYMO. 3 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends.
Every brand, side by side
- 1DYMO43/100Full: 3 yearsNo partial coverage
- 2Epson21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverageVaries by model lineCheck your model's manual
- 3Phomemo21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 4Xerox21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverageCheck your model's manual
- 5Aurora18/100Full: NonePartial: to 3 yearsPartial covers: Cutting cylinders; Whole shredder (parts)Check your model's manualUnverified
- 6Brother15/100Full: 3 monthsPartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Parts only (after 90 days)Varies by model line
- 7Bonsaii13/100Full: NonePartial: to 3 yearsPartial covers: S-Series shredder; C-Series shredder; Registration extension
- 8Fellowes10/100Full: NoneNo partial coverageVaries by model line
From each maker's published warranty. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm the terms on the maker's own site. How we rate warranties
What these warranties often leave out
- Normal wear and tear5 of 8 brands
- Accidental breaks and misuse3 of 8 brands
- Stopping working from outside causes2 of 8 brands
- Missing parts1 of 8 brands
- Power problems1 of 8 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for printers & scanners.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Sam's ClubElectronics such as TVs, computers and speakers90 days
- B&H PhotoMost items30 days from delivery
- NeweggMost items30 days from delivery
- TargetElectronics and entertainment (not Apple or Beats)30 days
- WalmartConsumer electronics and PC components30 days
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- Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesMost items30 days
- P.C. Richard & SonNortheast storesMost items30 days
- Best BuyMost items15 days from delivery
- StaplesComputers, laptops, tablets, printers, digital cameras and other technology and business machines14 days from delivery
- BrandsMart USASoutheast storesCell phones, PCs and laptops, tablets, cameras, monitors, printers sold online5 days from delivery
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for printers & scanners where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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Questions shoppers ask
Which brand of printers & scanners has the best warranty?
On paper, DYMO scores highest, with 3 years of full coverage.
Is a long warranty on printers & scanners really that long?
Often not for the whole product. Many longer warranties cover only certain parts after the first year or two, and you usually pay for the labor. The bars above show full and partial coverage separately.
Do I need to register to get the warranty?
1 of 8 brands require registration for some of their coverage, often within a set number of days. Keep your receipt either way.
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