Compact Printer Review
Do you find yourself short on space? Maybe you prefer something inconspicuous? Either way, these small space-savers will take care of all your printing needs.
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:

Do you find yourself short on space? Maybe you prefer something inconspicuous? Either way, these small space-savers will take care of all your printing needs.
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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 |
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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 |
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| 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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