Compact Printers Definitions

Battery Included:

Indicates whether the printer comes with a battery, allowing it to be portable.

Connectivity Technology:

Indicates how the printer connects to a computer or other source of information. The most common type is wired, or a physical wire connection to a computer, but some can use wireless or Bluetooth technology to connect to a source.

Depth:

The physical measurement of the printer’s depth. Measured in inches.

Height:

The physical measurement of the printer’s height. Measured in inches.

Max Printing Speed Black and White:

The speed at which the printer can print copies only using black ink. Measured in pages per minute (ppm).

Max Printing Speed Color:

The speed at which the printer can print copies in full color. Measured in pages per minute (ppm).

Max Resolution b&w:

The highest resolution that can be achieved by the printer using only black ink. Higher resolution results in clearer text and sharper images. Measured in dots per inch (dpi).

Max Resolution Color:

The highest resolution that can be achieved by the printer using full color. Higher resolution results in clearer text and sharper images. Measured in dots per inch (dpi).

Media Size:

The maximum size of paper that the printer can print on. Can be indicated by paper format or by length and width.

Total Media Capacity:

The total number of blank pages that the printer can hold while it prints. Measured in sheets.

Warranty:

Period of time when the manufacturer will guarantee the printer against defect.

Weight:

The physical measurement of the printer’s weight. Measured in pounds.

Width:

The physical measurement of the printer’s width. Measured in inches.