Business professionals can use a portable printer to print while on the go, and students or teachers can print assignments on or off campus.
While they may lack the power of traditional printers, portable printers compensate for this shortcoming with their portability and convenience. 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
The Epson Workforce WF-110 is a printer specifically designed for mobile professionals. It's compact and impressively lightweight, weighing only about 1.6kg. Carrying the Epson Workforce WF-110 is comparable to carrying most laptops, and the printer has a built-in battery that can print up to 50 pages per charge while on the go.
The printing speed is relatively slow when the battery is low, but it's still sufficient 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 produces excellent quality. In addition, the fast-drying ink contributes significantly to producing sharp, clear text and vibrant colors.
Canon Pixma TR150 Wireless Mobile Printer
The Canon Pixma TR150 is widely regarded as an excellent portable printer. It's small and compact, and with a lightweight design of only about 2kg, it's easy to carry in a backpack and ideal for those who need to print frequently while on the go.
Speed is quite good, while color graphics and image quality (up to 8.5 x 11 inches) compete with many high-end portable printers. It also has an easy-to-navigate 1.44-inch OLED screen. Best of all, you get all of this at a very competitive price, while ink costs are also quite affordable.
Phomemo M02S Mini Bluetooth Pocket Printer
Portable thermal printers like the Phomemo M02S Mini are compact and affordable devices that you can use to print many things directly from your phone, including receipts, memos, labels, lists, 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 great option for children. The super cute envelope design is very appealing, and children can print their basic drawings and graphics to make scrapbooks or stickers for crafts.
Although it's marketed as pocket-sized, you certainly won't be able to fit it in your jeans pocket. However, it's still a super compact, lightweight printer that easily slips into a handbag or backpack.
Canon Selphy CP1300
Although the Canon Selphy CP1300 is slightly larger than other photo printers in the Canon Selphy line, it remains highly portable and suitable for printing 6 x 4 inch photos.
Besides its reasonable price, you don't 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 images have depth and vibrancy, with sharp details retained in both bright and dark areas.
The CP1300 only connects wirelessly via WiFi Direct and Canon's Selphy Photo Layout app. You can also connect via USB to a laptop or camera and insert a memory card directly into the printer.
HP OfficeJet 250 Mobile Multifunction Printer
The HP OfficeJet 250 offers some great premium features, including a second flip-up tray for 600 x 600 dpi scanning and a color LCD touchscreen. Additionally, it comes with a large, long-lasting battery that charges in just 90 minutes.
The printing speed is also quite good for a portable inkjet printer. The OfficeJet 250 prints around 10 pages per minute and seems to work indistinguish between AC and battery power. The print quality is excellent, with bright and vibrant colors in photos, which is particularly pleasing.
Setup is also easy, and the HP Smart app makes things simple. In fact, the app is so user-friendly that you might even find it more convenient than the printer's touchscreen.