A printer is an essential device that is attached to the computer or laptop through USP port. It responds to the textual and graphical inputs of the computer by means of output like paper printouts or printed images. These printouts are either in black and white combination or in color formats and are available as text form or pictorial images. The types of printers vary according to the size, speed, price and sophistication, and range from dot matrix to laser and ink jet printers. When size is the chief concern in the recent times due to scarcity of space in the office cubicle or in homes, there is an inclination of people towards the various computer peripherals and devices that are portable in size and will utilize much lesser space. Therefore, printers that are portable in size but efficient in function and sleek to look at are the perfect choice of today’s generation. Here are five such portable printers that are great value for your money.
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1. PrintBrush, the world’s smallest portable printer
This portable printer is known as PaintBrush. It is devoid of any wires or cables that usually remain jammed around conventional printers and acquires more space than needed. The makers of this computer printer claim that it can print on any flat surface, even on a thin sheet of fabric. This printer has a resolution of 600 dpi monochrome and works on inkjet technology. In a minimum weight of 250 grams, it is capable of running at an optimum speed of 250 mm per second. The power supply system of this printer is a rechargeable Li-Ion battery and is priced at $199. The sleek look, compact style and attractive color is sure to steal the hearts of the consumer market and earn great profits for its manufacturing company/.
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2. PlanOn’s Printstik PS905ME
While computing on the move has been an in thing in the recent times, characterized by net enabled laptops, mobiles, net books, etc., printing was not was as easy as this. However, thePlanOn’s Printstik PS905ME is a break away from this traditional concept of a traditional printout. The ink cartridges and the needing outlets of a traditional, stationary printer are replaced here by means of lightweight structure, rechargeable batteries, and thermal printing technology that produce monochrome prints. This sleek portable printer weighs only 1.5 pounds and has a dimension of 2x2x11 inches, that makes it convenient to carry it everywhere and fits in efficiently inside a laptop bag, coat pocket or a purse.
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3. Polaroid PoGo wireless mobile printer
The greatest problem of taking photographs on cellphones and printing them out on the move is solved by the Polaroid PoGo wireless mobile printer. This miniature printer has a size similar to that of a credit card. The bulkiness of the device is reduced by the replacement of conventional ink cartridges in place of an ink less technology known as Zink. It also comes with photo papers that have numerous dye crystals embedded inside their layers. When subjected to heat, these crystals change color to depict the textual and graphic inputs of the computer. These prints get dry as soon as they come out of the device and are waterproof, tear and fade resistant. Moreover, they have an adhesive backing and can be stuck on any surface. It is connected to any handset through Bluetooth and is compatible with majority of Bluetooth enabled mobile phones. It is powered by Li-ion battery, which can print as many as 15 photos at one go and takes only two hours to get recharged. This mini printer thus has great functional efficiency.
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4. Seiko Instruments DPU-S445 mobile printer
Another portable printer has been launched by Seiko that runs on lithium-powered cells and is capable of delivering photos of a width of four inches at a fast speed of 90 mm/sec. It is connected to input devices via Bluetooth or IrDA applications that make it compatible with a wider range of handsets. It is wireless technology with dual buttons, one controlling power and the other paper feed. The clamp-shell style paper tray connected to this portable printer, known as EZ-OP, renders quick paper replacement option, which can be done simply by dropping in a new roll of paper every time into the printer when the paper already contained in the device gets used up. This compact printing device has a dimension of 5.7 inches width x 5.3 inches depth x 2.3 inches height and weight of over one pound. The light weight and compact size makes it a great value for money.
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5. Dell's Wasabi inkless portable printer
This portable printer works on Zero Ink technology that is similar to the Polaroid PoGo Instant digital instant mobile printer. It is connected to a mobile phone by means of Bluetooth technology or the digital camera via PictBridge. The papers that are to be stocked inside the device comprise of specialized crystals that get heated up and change colors in order to respond to the feedback of the input device. It can produce as many as 15 printouts within 55 seconds. This portable printer is a pocket sized option for all your necessary hard copies while you are traveling.
