Portable printers are small, compact and light weight. Portable printers are ideal for use with laptops, as well as, desktops. Portable printers are just the thing for on the run printing while on the job or on vacation. The printers are usually low volume printers, but have Bluetooth capabilities for remote printing. The printers, in addition to being powered electrically, work on a rechargeable battery pack and some can run on an automobile alternate power source. Portable printers are available in full size to print 8-1/2” x 11” and photo printers that accept a maximum size paper of 5” x 7”.
Canon Pixma iP100
Cannon Pixma iP100 is considered one of the top of the line portable printers. The print quality is better than most small printers and the speed and resolution adds to the quality the printer turns out. The Canon Pixma iP100 is compact, measuring 13 inches by 7 inches, in size and weighs in at a shade over 4 pounds. The Canon Pixma iP100 has more print heads than its predecessor and a higher resolution in color. The paper input tray is 50 sheets. The Canon Pixma iP100 does not offer Wi-Fi connectivity, nor are their memory card slots.
HP OfficeJet H470
The HP OfficeJet H470 is one in a line of HP portable printers. The color is outstanding when the default black cartridge is swapped for the optional six ink photo cartridge. The print speed is faster than most portable printers and the HP OfficeJet H470 gets high marks for printing text, as well as, photographs. The H470 is compact, measuring 13 inches x 6.5 inches and weighs only 4.5 pounds. There is a battery pack available for an additional charge, making the printer available when an electric power source is not available.
HP C2697A-350 Portable Inkjet Color Printer
The HPC2697A-350 printer is a high quality inkjet printer that prints at 600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi). The printer is capable of printing graphics and text on a variety of transparencies and paper types. The printer has a portable paper feed that holds 30 sheets of print media. The printer takes two print cartridges, one black and one tricolor. The printer measures 12 inches x 4 inches x 6 inches and weighs just 5.5 pounds.
Star SM-T300 Portable Printer
The Star is a handheld portable printer is the work horse of any industry requiring on the spot printing. The Star is waterproof, making it ideal for outdoor use, and its rugged design and construction will stand up to the harsh outdoor environment. Star features an easy to use drop in thermal paper roll that prints 3 inches in width. The Star has an LCD display, magnetic strip and is outfitted with Bluetooth connectivity.
Canon BJC-85 Color Bubble Jet Portable Printer
The Canon BJC is a compact and lightweight printer that offers quality and fast printing. The printer is equipped with an optional rechargeable pack making the printer the perfect take along printer when an electric power source is not an option. The printer has a 30 sheet paper feed for continuous printing and prints 5 pages per minute. The Canon Bubble Jet is one of the portable printers that are a favorite for on the go printing.
