Portable printers are designed for laptops and mobile computers. They are only slightly larger than common printing paper, allowing them to fit into briefcases or laptop bags. They are usually battery-powered and can print on letter and legal size paper, as well as smaller forms like envelopes and index cards.
Types Of Portable Printers
Kinds of Portable Printers include the following:
Thermal transfer printers
Thermal transfer printers use resin-coated ribbons to make prints on the paper.
The ribbon is heated and pressed onto the paper, transferring the resin from the ribbon to the paper.
They are smaller than inkjet printers and weigh as little as 1.1 pounds.
They tend to leave horizontal bands on areas with dark prints.
Inkjet printers
Inkjet printers have small cartridges that spray tiny drops of liquid ink onto the paper.
They produce better color and image resolution and create longer lasting prints.
They are heavier than thermal transfer printers. Most models start at 2.4 pounds.
They have a wider range of colors and work best on smooth, bright paper.
Choosing Portable Printers (Buying Tips)
Resolution: Choose a portable printer with a resolution of 300 dots per inch (dpi) or higher. This should be enough for printing text documents and basic graphics, but for photos and large format images, look for at least 600x300 dpi for maximum color and detail.
Print speed: Choose a portable printer with a fast print rate. Look for one with variable resolutions so that you can set print speeds for different printing jobs.
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