When seeking out a portable printer scanner, most users seek out superior portability and size first before considering any other quality of the printer. Superior portability is often the key draw for something “portable”, and rightfully so; however, in the case of printer/scanner combos, total portability is not always the end all be all quality to look for. Reputable manufacturers, number of colors supported, build quality, as well as scanner platform sizes are all important to consider as well, along with the ever-present price factor. Small size and compact electronics are important for most portable products, however with these factors in mind, you can be certain to select the product that best meets your personal needs, as well as your own personal niche in the market.
The most important quality beyond portability of a portable printer scanner is the scanner platform area. As the size of the unit decreases, typically the size of the item, photo, or document that can be scanned. For most people, there is rarely a need for a scanner area greater than 8.5 inches by 11 inches (and for some, a 4x3 photo is all that is ever needed to be scanned). However, those scanning larger documents, such as books, posters, or legal documents may need to consider picking up a larger, less portable scanner.
Beyond this factor lie the various manufacturers, colors, and level of ruggedness each device supports. These vary significantly, and typically, online reviews are the best source of relevant information for each and every device. It’s important to remember that while some devices may be small enough to be transported, and to some may even be considered “portable”, not every manufacturer believes that their product should be handled in this way, and there may be a shortcoming in long term performance when transported too often. Once again, a simple review search tends to fix most of these issues. All in all, regardless of your choice, it should go without saying that no one purchase should be made on any one quality, and a portable printer scanner is no different a situation.
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Brother Printer MFCJ825DW Wireless Color Photo Printer with Scanner, Copier and Fax List Price: Sale Price: $99.99  |
DescriptionCompact and easy-to-use, this All-in-One with unique decorative lid and print, copy, scan and fax features is ideal for the small or home office. Share with multiple computers on a network using the wireless (802... |
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Epson WorkForce 645 Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Copier, Scanner, Fax (C11CB86201) List Price: Sale Price: $105.99 |
DescriptionEngineered for Business. Ideal for the busy home office, the Workforce 645 is the hassle-free all-in-one that brings you the World's Fastest one- and two-sided print speeds in its class, plus automatic two-sided printing/copying/scanning... |
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Epson WorkForce 545 Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Copier, Scanner, Fax (C11CB88201) List Price: Sale Price: $89.00 |
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Brother HL-2270DW Compact Laser Printer with Wireless Networking and Duplex List Price: Sale Price: $95.49 |
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Brother Printer MFC7360N Monochrome Printer with Scanner, Copier & Fax and built in Networking List Price: Sale Price: $149.94 |
DescriptionThe MFC-7360N is a compact and affordable laser all-in-one ideal for small offices or home offices. It produces fast, high-quality monochrome laser printing and copying at up to 24ppm, as well as color scanning and faxing into one space-saving design... |
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