An Introduction to Portable Printers
PCWorld has a helpful primer on portable printers that will be useful for anyone wanting to buy themselves a printer of the transportable variety:
‘The digital realm is great; but some things just need to be put on paper to seem legitimate. With a lightweight portable printer, you can print contracts for clients or photos for family wherever there’s an electrical socket. And for supreme portability, some mobile printers come with a rechargeable battery pack or offer one as an option.
There are also optional power adapters and wireless connections that make printing possible almost anywhere (except underwater). A car power adapter enables you to plug the printer in to an automobile’s power outlet so you can print while on the highway–but please keep your eyes on the road. With a Bluetooth or infrared connection, you can print wirelessly from a compatible device like a camera phone or over a wireless network. However, look carefully before you buy; not all portable printers offer all these accessories….’