Archive for May, 2009
Mini Printer: Benefits And Most Trusted Brands
If you frequently do work on your laptop and find yourself wishing you were near your home or office printer, then the advent of the mini printer is great for you. Smaller and more convenient than the bulky desktop printers, these tiny printers are made with one thing in mind: convenience.
Firstly, they are convenient because of their small size. They are easy to carry around because they take up so little space. So, if you are meeting a potential client for lunch, you can bring a printer along with you and print out a contract right then and there (assuming, of course, that the lunch goes well!)
The second huge advantage of the mini printer is the ease of use. These are made to be laptop compatible. Of course, you can use them with a desktop computer, but the emphasis, in either case, is on ease of use. These tiny printers connect to your computer most often via USB, rather than the nearly obsolete printer cord/printer jack. Some even connect via Bluetooth (such as wifi printers), so if your laptop has that enabled, you don’t even have to worry about a cord at all!
The third advantage of the mini printer is that it works well as a compliment to a multi-function office computer (or home office). Most small printers don’t have the same range of functions and options as larger desktop computers. That’s because desktop printers are intended to be stationary. They serve as printers, scanners, photocopiers, and even fax machines. But the smaller printer, in most cases (although some do offer scan options), is to be exactly that: a printer.
This makes it convenient to take away from the office when you need it, or even to keep it in your car or briefcase for when you are on the go. Then you have your full function printer at home, but printing capabilities on the road.
If you’re looking to buy a mini printer at the store or online, it’s good to stick with some of the most trusted brands in home printing: Canon, Samsung, HP, Sony, and Pentax. These companies have been doing small printers the longest, so while there are many other options as well, you know that with these, you are most likely to get a reliable piece of equipment.