Business travelers often carry their laptop on every trip. Many times on these trips, the business person will need to make prints of materials from those computers. Since you cannot always be guaranteed that you will have access to a printer at your hotel or place you are doing business, the prepared traveler will bring his own travel printer.
Travel printers need to be small and light weight. They must often fit in a brief case or other piece of luggage. They also need to be sturdy to survive the rigors of travel. Because of the likelihood of the printer being damaged on one of their trips, many business people choose the cheapest travel printer that they can find.
A travel printer can solve many problems that travelers face. If documents have inadvertently been left behind, they can be e-mailed and printed at your location. You can attend your meeting being fully prepared and not have to give excuses.
As you consider the printer you will buy, you may want to consider the capacity of the printer. Many of the inexpensive printers will print at the rate of 9 ppm. If you expect to do large volume printing at your destination, you may need a larger capacity, but most travelers find that the slower rate is fine for their use. If you have a need for a large number of copies, you can always visit an overnight copy shop to make the prints quickly.
Inkjet printers tend to be less expensive than laser printers, but laser printers tend to make less expensive prints. Inkjet printers also do not require replacement of expensive drums and cartridges can be picked up at most discount and office supply stores. Today, most travel printers make good quality prints. They are high in resolution and offer both black and color prints.
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