Portable Printers

With most of us now taking our laptops everywhere we travel, the one thing we are missing is a printer. Portable printers can provide workers with the ability to print documents whilst on the move; they are very compact and versatile. They can easily fit in to briefcases and backpacks.  You can even operate them without the need for an electrical power source. People in business find them most useful because they can make printouts anywhere in the world! Using a portable printer can save time and allow you to be more productive. As with all types of printers, of varying quality, reliability and reduced costs,  it is important to shop around for the most suitable and cost effective printer for your needs at the lowest price possible.  You will also need to consider the type of documents you need the printer to produce. If you regularly print documents that are legal size, it is important to choose a printer that can handle such input. If you print mostly heavy graphics, you need a printer with a resolution high enough to be able to handle this. Among portable printers, there are differences to consider in price, size, weight, quality, speed and accessories. Printing on the go has never been easier with the many options for portable printers in the market.  Whatever your needs are, there is a portable printer out there for you.  Your specific requirements will be the basis for selecting the right portable printer.

Perks of a portable printer

When you take your portable printer on a business trip, you can quickly and conveniently print things such as:

• Aircraft boarding passes
• Driving directions from an online map website
• Contracts
• PowerPoint presentations for back up purposes
• Photos of products or properties to give to clients

Quality and Speed

There are pricey portable printers and there are mid-range ones. An average portable printer can produce prints that are as good as or nearly comparable to desktop models. They are also quite fast; an average model can produce 6.3 pages per minute, faster than some desktop models.

Size and Weight

The weight of a portable printer is a very important factor to consider, especially for travellers who will already have a suitcase and bag. The heavier the printer, the less portable it is but the performance may prove worth the extra load.  The printed pages are also bigger and the larger printers are often less expensive.  The life of the battery is usually longer compared to smaller models.  As many laptop owners can tell you, a laptop is a relative concept and some are a lot more portable than others. Some portable printers weigh as little as 2 pounds where as some models can weigh up to 7 pounds. You must remember, regardless of which model you opt for, a portable printer will be a bulky addition to your bag.

Accessories

When purchasing your portable printer you should keep as close eye on what is included in the price.  Check the battery is included, if not how much does it cost? Also note that a few low end Epson models don’t run on batteries. Is there a car adapter available? You will probably want to recharge the battery from your car, if it’s not included then check how much it costs. Can you print wirelessly? Some portable printers are Bluetooth enabled which allows for wireless printing.