The best option imo is to just not buy a printer. Use the print service at the local library/office supply store. Its cheaper all things considered and you don't have to deal with shitty hardware.
Yeah I'm lucky to live in a country where every 7-11 has a multicopier that can print off of a USB drive/SD card. I like to print out small A3 posters for birthdays, but I'd never buy an A3 printer. Occasionally I'll print a photo or two, but it's rare enough that an inkjet would clog. It's very handy.
You say that, but in the UK, or at least where I live, they started adding a £2 fee per session, on top of the 50p per black and white A4 print (which alone was more than decent). I'm not paying £2.50 for a 1-page document.
I checked multiple stores and the Post Office, £2 / £2.30 I think flat fee before they even print you anything.