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Old 12-03-2007, 10:35 PM   #1
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Portable Printer

I am looking for a dependable, good quality portable printer for use in our van to print estimates and contracts. No need for wireless or anything else - just plug into my laptop and print.

I couldn't find any posts related to this - if there are, I apologize in advance. Thanks for all replies.

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Old 12-04-2007, 02:38 AM   #2
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Re: Portable Printer

Try looking at the Canon pixma 90 series.http://estore.usa.canon.com/Specific...?ITEM_ID=31928

I use one and like it alot, but I had to set up an inverter in my truck to get a 120 volt outlet in order to power it in the truck.
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I have an hp I think its a 460 works like a charm
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Old 12-04-2007, 07:38 PM   #4
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Re: Portable Printer

I bought a less than $50 HP all in one at sams club and use an inverter. It works just fine.
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Re: Portable Printer

I use the HP450wbt.
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Old 12-04-2007, 10:42 PM   #6
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Re: Portable Printer

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I have an hp I think its a 460 works like a charm
I looked at this one too. Do you run it off a battery or use an inverter? What size inverter will run these - cost?
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Re: Portable Printer

The smallest I think you can get is 100 watts... I think that would power a printer. Not 100% on that. I use a 400 watt from HD. I think it was $40-$50
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Re: Portable Printer

With my Canon pixma IP90 you can get an optional power supply that you plug into the car's lighter outlet, but I ain't sophisticated enought to send off for one when they sell inverters at Pep Boys that work quite well enough.
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Re: Portable Printer

I have an HP 460 that runs on a battery or a cord and it's Bluetooth so no wires.
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I think I have the same one as silvertree it has a rechargeable battery and bluetooth and it synchs to my laptop for printing via bluetooth so no wires are needed
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Can these do multipart forms?
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I doubt it bout I could be wrong.
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