Why Buy a Compact Printer?

Compact printers are small in size, but big in features. Compact printers are full featured printers, only in a smaller chassis. Since compact printers are smaller by design, they take up less space on your desk.

Compact printers are also great for people who need to travel frequently. They are small and easy to pack into a suitcase. Many also include a battery, allowing frequent traveler the option of not having to bring the power cord to the big presentation. Many compact printers’ media trays fold over to allow for easier packing and weigh less than a full-sized printer.

Many compact printers are designed as photo printers. This means they will include memory card slots and usually an LCD screen to view photos before printing. Some will allow the camera to be connected directly to the printer for printing.

Many compact printers also use the same ink cartridges as larger inkjet printers. If you have two printers that use the same cartridges, it will be just that much easier to replace them.

In this site, you'll find articles on buying compact printers, news stories and comprehensive reviews on compact printers that will help you make an informed decision on which desktop is right for you. At TopTenREVIEWS - We do the research so you don't have to™.

 

What to Look for in a Compact Printer

Compact Printers offer flexibility and convenience. These printers make traveling for business easier. They take up less space on your desk at home or at work.

It is still important though, to look for a Compact Printer with good features, and not just the smallest one.

Below are the criteria TopTenREVIEWS used to evaluate Compact Printers:

  • Maximum printing speed: The best compact printers will have fast print speeds, not just for black and white, but for color as well.
  • Total Media Capacity: Just because the printer is small, doesn’t mean it should be able to hold more than one sheet at a time.
  • Maximum Resolution: Compact doesn’t mean low quality. Look for a printer that still offers high resolution printing.
  • Wireless: Many printers will allow for a wireless connection to the computer, this paired with a battery powered printing allows for completely wireless printers.
  • Battery: For the ultimate in portability, make sure it has a battery.
 
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Hiti Photo Printer 631PS Epson Picturemate HP Photosmart 375 HP Photosmart 335 Epson Picturemate Flash 280 HP Photosmart 100 Sony Picture Station DPP-FP70 Hp Photosmart 145 Hp Photosmart 475 Fuji MP-70
Hiti Photo Printer 631PS Epson Picturemate HP Photosmart 375 HP Photosmart 335 Epson Picturemate Flash 280 HP Photosmart 100 Sony Picture Station DPP-FP70 Hp Photosmart 145 Hp Photosmart 475 Fuji MP-70
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Lowest Price N/A Buy Epson Picturemate C11C618001
$118.00
Buy HP Photosmart 375 Q3419A
$99.00
Buy HP Photosmart 335 Q6377A#ABA
$30.00
N/A Buy HP Photosmart 100 C8441A
$49.00
Buy Sony Picture Station DPP-FP70 DPP-FP70
$129.99
Buy Hp Photosmart 145 Q3025A#ABA
$28.00
Buy Hp Photosmart 475 Q7011A
$40.00
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Max Printing Speed Color 2.2 min/page 1.2 min/page 0.8 min/page 0.5 pages/min 0.8 min/page 0.5 pages/min up to 0.8 min/page - Photo - 4 in x 6 in up to 1.5 min/page - Photo normal - 4 in x 6 in 1.2 min/page 0.5 min/page
Max Resolution Color 300 dpi x 300 dpi 5760 dpi x 1440 dpi 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi 4800 x 1200 dpi 5760 dpi x 720 dpi 2400 dpi x 1200 dpi 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi 254 dpi x
Total Media Capacity 25 sheets 20 sheets 20 sheets 20 sheets 20 sheets 20 sheets 20 sheets 26 sheets 20 sheets 10 sheets
Battery Included Check Mark Check Mark Lithium ion Check Mark Check Mark      CR2
Max Resolution b&w 300 dpi x 300 dpi 4800 x 1200 dpi 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi 1200 x 1200 dpi 5760 dpi x 720 dpi 2400 dpi x 1200 dpi 300 dpi x 300 dpi 1200 x 1200 dpi 4800 x 1200 dpi 259 dpi x 259 dpi
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year Limited warranty - 1 year 1 Year 1 Year
Connectivity Technology USB 1.1 Wired Cable Wired, Wireless Wired Wired Wired Cable Wired Wireless
Depth 5.5 in 11 in 4.6 in 4.6 in 4.9 in 9.1 in 5.4 in 4.4 in 4.5 in 3.94 in.
Height 8.3 in 6.4 in 4.6 in 4.9 in 2.5 in 4.7 in 2.8 in 4.4 in 4.8 in 1.14 in.
Max Printing Speed Black and White 100 sec/page 1 pages/min 1 pages/min 1 pages/min 1 pages/min 1 pages/min 1 pages/min 1 pages/min 1 pages/min 1 pages/min
Media Size 4 in 7 in 4 in x 6 in 4 in x 6 in 3.95 in x 5.9 in 2 in x 2 in, 3 in x 3 in, 4 in x 6 in 4 in x 6 in 4 in x 6 in 4 in x 6.5 in 4 in x 6 in, 4 in x 8 in, 5 in x 7 in, 4 in x 12 in 2.13 in 3.4 in
Weight 5.5 lb. 8.8 lbs 2.6 lbs 2.6 lbs 2 lb. 2.9 lbs 2.4 lbs 2.9 lbs 3.3 lbs 0.45 lb.
Width 8.7 in 10.1 in 8.7 in 8.9 in 8.5 in 8.8 in 7.1 in 8 in 9.8 in 5.08 in.
 
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Lowest Price N/A Buy Epson Picturemate C11C618001
$118.00
Buy HP Photosmart 375 Q3419A
$99.00
Buy HP Photosmart 335 Q6377A#ABA
$30.00
N/A Buy HP Photosmart 100 C8441A
$49.00
Buy Sony Picture Station DPP-FP70 DPP-FP70
$129.99
Buy Hp Photosmart 145 Q3025A#ABA
$28.00
Buy Hp Photosmart 475 Q7011A
$40.00
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