So you want to buy a printer. The problem is you’re not sure if a small printer is worth buying. You are not sure if a small printer can also deliver the job of a large printer. Before you go and decide to buy a large desktop printer, it is better to know the pros and cons so you are able to make an informed decision.
Having a small printer gives you a lot of advantages. It also has drawbacks depending on the degree of smallness you wish your printer to have. However, let us go through the advantages of a small printer to see if it will outweigh the disadvantages.
Portables
Having a small printer gives you the advantage of portability. This just means that you can take it anywhere you go. Some printers are convenient to move if you need to transfer it around the house or a building.
One option is a portable printer rather with or without battery dependent on your need. If you conduct a lot of business on the road and stay in hotels frequently as part of your business life then a portable printer could be a good choice.
[easyazon-image-link asin="B0012W9APQ" alt="Canon PIXMA iP100 Mobile Photo Printer" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41gQQLeshQL._SL160_.jpg" align="left" width="160" height="160"]Good contenders for this are the two most popular of portable printers. First is the Canon PIXMA iP100 Mobile Printer. The downside being that this model does not come with a battery so an additional purchase is required for the battery. Same with the Bluetooth, so if you want small and compact as well as portable and wireless then this is what you will need to take.
The Canon LK-62 Printer Portable Kit Battery & Attachment is available on Amazon. if you require Bluetooth for wireless printing then the Canon BU-30 Bluetooth Adapter at time of searching was on the Canon website at the best price. But always recheck for this product on Amazon as prices vary frequently.
[easyazon-image-link asin="B0010Z1UZ8" alt="HP H470wbt Officejet Mobile Printer" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Te95ExFYL._SL160_.jpg" align="right" width="160" height="160"]Another popular portable printer choice is the HP H470wbt Officejet Mobile Printer. This particular mobile comes complete with battery and Bluetooth. A less expensive choice and faster print speed than the Canon but the Canon quality of print and text is regarded as more favorable.
if your needs are more static and you don’t require portability, and can handle something just a little smaller or you only want to move it from office to office or perhaps just drive it home from time to time, then a good quality small printer may be more to your choosing.
Small and Compact
[easyazon-image-link asin="B000XV3YVI" alt="Samsung Sleek Slim Simple Silent 17 ppm Personal Laser Printer (ML-1630)" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41quWct3T%2BL._SL160_.jpg" align="left" width="160" height="114"]If your only requirement is to print black text documents then the stylish ,sleek and above all small printer that fits this purpose is the Samsung Personal Laser Printer (ML-1630) is a good choice weighing only 14.1 lbs. and a small 13.1 x 14.8 x 4.7 inches.
The print speed is on par with the portables from Canon and HP but the price is a lot less than being fully portable and if you don’t require the color prints. On Amazon, you can get it for as low as $80. You save yourself a lot if you don’t require portability but the weight is always a factor, although 14.1 lbs is hardly a heavyweight.
Another advantage of a small printer is lesser power consumption. Since it is small, it would mean that their movable parts would be smaller. This will require smaller currents compared to larger motors. This way, you will end up saving a few bucks on your electric bills.
One of the highlights about the Samsung is it’s quiet, extremely quiet. Another is its size. Since it is small, it takes up a small area on the desk, no need to allocate more space.
You can even store it in the drawer if it is not needed, therefore freeing up more space. In this aspect, a small printer offers more than a bigger printer, a perfect example where less is more.
All in One Value
[easyazon-image-link asin="B003VQR1RA" alt="Canon PIXMA MG5220 Wireless Inkjet Photo All-In-One (4502B017)" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/310OrVZAA-L._SL160_.jpg" align="right" width="160" height="112"]You may need the color prints, a fax, scanner, copier and printer, multifunction, then the Canon PIXMA MG5220 Wireless Inkjet Photo All-In-One is a nice compact choice weighing only 17.7 lbs and dimensions of 17.9″ W x 14.5″D x 6.3″ H and available at $96, and as an all in one, is a good compact size.
Even at this price and with being an all in one too,this is a great value for money printer and all the extra functions do not compromise the quality of print and photos. It is also wireless, therefore a real bargain.
[easyazon-image-link asin="B001PO6IL0" alt="HP Officejet Pro 8000 Wireless Printer" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21jhcI2vYFL._SL160_.jpg" align="left" width="160" height="160"]Another choice is the HP Officejet Pro 8000 Wireless Printer that is of the right dimensions size wise at 19.5 x 18.86 x 7.09 inches and only weighing 17.2 lbs.
It may be a little slower on print speed but you can print wirelessly from anywhere in the house or office, good on economy with inks and highly affordable at $86 on Amazon.
It is also cost effective as it. Can reduce paper costs with two-sided printing.
In a Nutshell
If you decide to choose a small printer, make sure that the model you choose will have the features of a printer you need. Performance may be retained to a certain degree of portability. Any smaller and you will be sacrificing some of its features.
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