5 best portable printers of 2023

Business professionals can use a portable printer to print on the go, and students or teachers can print assignments on or off campus.

Epson Workforce WF-110 mobile printer

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A printer designed specifically for mobile professionals is the Epson Workforce WF-110. It is compact and impressively light, weighing only about 1.6kg. Carrying the Epson Workforce WF-110 is just about the same as most laptops and printers with an internal battery that can print up to 50 pages per charge on the go.

Printing speed is relatively low when the battery runs out but is enough for such a small machine. The Epson Workforce WF-110's 5,760 x 1,440 dpi is a good resolution for a portable printer and the quality is excellent. Besides, the quick drying of ink also greatly contributes to creating sharp, clear text and vivid colors.

Canon Pixma TR150 wireless mobile printer

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The Canon Pixma TR150 is considered by many to be a great mobile printer. It's small and compact, and with a light weight of only about 2kg, it's easy to carry in a backpack and ideal for those who need to print frequently on the go.

Speeds are quite good, while color graphics and image quality (up to 8.5 x 11 inches) rival many high-end mobile printers. It also has an easy-to-navigate 1.44-inch OLED display. The best part is that you get all of this at an unbeatable price, while the ink cost is also quite affordable.

Phomemo M02S Mini Bluetooth pocket printer

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A portable thermal printer like the Phomemo M02S Mini is a compact and affordable device that you can use to print a variety of things directly from your phone, including receipts, memos, labels, lists, and more. books and even photos. However, prints are only available in black and white or blue if you purchase Phomemo's special thermal paper.

It's also a good choice for children. The super cute envelope design is appealing, and kids can print out their basic drawings and graphics to scrapbook or make stickers for crafts.

Even though it's said to be pocket-sized, you probably won't be able to tuck it into your jeans. However, it's still a super compact, lightweight printer that fits easily into a bag or backpack.

Canon Selphy CP1300

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Although the Canon Selphy CP1300 is a bit larger than other photo printers in the Canon Selphy line, it is still highly portable and suitable for printing 6 x 4 inch photos.

In addition to the reasonable price, you do not need to use many types of ink because the printer uses Dye-sublimation technology. This technology uses heat on a dye-coated ribbon to create some amazing images. Color photos are deep and vibrant, with sharp details retained in highlights and shadows.

The CP1300 only connects wirelessly with WiFi Direct and Canon's Selphy Photo Layout application. You can also connect via USB to a laptop or camera and insert the memory card directly into the printer.

HP OfficeJet 250 multifunction mobile printer

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The HP OfficeJet 250 offers some great premium features, including a second fold-out tray for 600 x 600 dpi scanning and a color LCD touch screen. Additionally, it also comes with a large, long-lasting battery that can be charged in 90 minutes.

Print speed is also quite good for a handheld inkjet printer. The OfficeJet 250 prints about 10 pages per minute and doesn't seem to differentiate between AC power and battery power. The print quality is excellent, the colors are bright and vivid on the photo, especially pleasing.

Setup is also easy, and the HP Smart app makes things simple. In fact, the app is so easy to use that you may even find it preferable to your printer's touchscreen.

David Pac

Update 20 December 2023