If you are planning to be running your business pretty much entirely when you are on the move. Then a portable printer is almost an essential tool. While the idea of a paperless office has been floating around for sometime. There are still a few times when you really do need the hard copy paper version of a document.
Choosing a portable printer is in some cases a very closed decision as there is not very many options. So more of the decision comes down to if you really do need one or not. In fact the choice of printer at this point comes down to either a HP or a Canon. So What are the models
- HP Officejet H470 – This printer can print up to 22 pages per minute in black and 18 pages per minute in colour. With a weight of 2.27kg, it can add a little weight to your office, and operates on a rechargeable battery which can print up to 480pages. At time of writing this model is priced at $549.00 (Australian Dollars)**
- Canon iP100 – This printer can print up to 20 pages per minute in black and 14 pages per minute in colour. With a weight of 2.0kg, a little lighter than the HP model, and also operates on a rechargeable battery which can print up to 290pages. At time of writing this model is priced at $449.00 (Australian Dollars)**
At this point these are the only two real contenders which i have been able to find for a portable printer. So while there is only two choices for which printer to buy. The primary choice then comes down to do you need one. Well lets take a look at what you can use one for.
- Invoices – Printing invoices is possibly something that you do a lot less of now. However there are still times when a printed invoice is needed. This need can vary from business to business, so it would be worth considering if it is something that you will use enough to justify the price.
- Information - There are many times when being able to print out an information page for a client can be really handy. It can create a more professional look, then just saying you will email it. This can also be useful to help a client make a more informed decision on the spot.
- Letters – If you send letters to clients, rather then emails. You need to be able to print them somehow, and while having a printer at home can do the trick. If you need a printer for any of the other items mentioned here, why not just go for a portable printer instead.
- Quotes – There is nothing like putting together a list of requirements and recommending a product or number of product to a client and being able to print up a quote on the spot. Can be powerful to motivate the client to make a decision, without having to wait to receive the quote via email later that day.
As you can see there are a number of reasons why you may need a portable printer, and if you need the printer for any of these is primarily what your choice is going to come down to. So spend a little while and consider what you exactly are going to need to print within your business, and if this could be done easier, quicker or more efficiently with a portable printer.
**All included details have been collected from various sources including the manufacture website, and product reviews. These specifications, and prices may be subject to change, from time to time and from one country to another, and it is recommended that all details be confirmed with the place of purchase before buying, to ensure they are correct and they are going to meet your needs. The owner of this website accepts no responsibility for choices made based on information provided.