Mini Portable Printers for Laptops
There aren’t many mini/small printers in the market, or mini portable printers for laptops, for that matter. But there are certainly some models of mini printers that you can get not only for a very affordable price but also from the most popular printers manufacturers. Here are some mini portable printers for laptops that you can choose from.
HP OfficeJet H470 series
This series features three different models of laptop printers, each having a particular adjustment from the base model. The base model is the H470 and it has standard features which are also incorporated in the next two models. This is the smallest and lightest model in the series, with the dimensions of 13.4’’ x 7.28’’ x 3.25’’ and a weight of 4.5 pounds. It’s very easy to carry around by hand, and it even has an optional printer sleeve to serve as protection against weathering. This model costs around $250.
The basic features of the H470 series includes integrated PictBridge and USB connectivity, manual duplex printing, 4,800 dpi optimized resolution, memory card slots, 500-page monthly duty cycle, and Energy Star compliance. All of the models from the base to the latest one have all these features.
The first upgrade which is the H470b has been integrated with a rechargeable battery so that you won’t have to buy one separately anymore. Because of the inclusion of the battery to the system, the dimensions of the printer changed to a slightly bigger size and its weight has increased to 5 pounds. This also increased the printer’s cost to $300.
The last upgrade which is the H470wbt model has been incorporated not only with a rechargeable battery but also with an integrated Bluetooth connectivity for easy wireless printing. Again, you no longer have to buy the adapter separately. This model is priced around $350.
This single model is a mini laptop printer because of its very handy size and weight. Its dimensions are 12.7″ x 2.4″ x 7.2″ and its weight is 4.4 pounds. It has a lot of great features but its Bluetooth connectivity and rechargeable battery are only available as optional accessories which means that you have to buy them separately.
Nevertheless, the printer still boasts some excellent features including an integrated infrared connectivity, PictBridge and USB connectivity, high resolution of 9,600×2,400 dpi, printing speeds of 20 ppm for black and 14 ppm for colored printouts, remarkable photo printing capability, and Energy Star compliance. This model is priced around $250.
Brother PocketJet 6 Plus
This is the most mini portable printer that you can get for general document printing purposes. The PocketJet is a thermal printer and it can only be used to print on thermal paper, but its printing quality is very good. It has the appearance of a ball pen case or a necklace box, with the dimensions of 10.04″ x 2.17″ x 1.18″ and a weight of a mere 1.1 pounds. With the optional rechargeable battery included, the printer weighs 1.3 pounds, still very light.
This printer has integrated infrared connectivity, optional Bluetooth connectivity, and a print speed of 6 ppm. It is a monochrome printer which is best for printing documents with texts and graphics like barcodes, symbols, and illustrations. It can be used to print on standard paper sizes including A4, letter, and legal. It has a resolution of 300 dpi which, for thermal printers, is top notch. This is quite an expensive model since it makes use of direct thermal printing, and it is priced around $430.
Conclusion
These mini portable printers for laptops are perfect for on-the-go general printing needs. Whichever model fits your preferences and personal ideals, you’ll be making a smart choice if you stick to the models in this list.