Best Mobile Printers

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The Bestselling Mobile Printers for 2012

Mobile people need mobile devices. And the printer is no exception.

Business travelers and even world travelers often have a need to print while on the road or staying at their hotel. Today's technology has made that possible by the creation of compact printers.

A mobile printer is a small, lightweight printer than can be carried in a person's laptop bag to take along anywhere. Some even run on batteries and bluetooth for a completely wireless experience. These portable printers are great for travel and even great for home use where space is too limited for a traditional printer.

The choices in mobile printers is still a bit slim but below we have highlighted a few of the top choices of the year.

The HP Officejet 100

Top Mobile Printer

This printer runs off of lithium batteries and can be used wirelessly with bluetooth-enabled devices. Weighs 5.5 pounds.

HP Officejet 100 Mobile Printer

Amazon Price: $221.86 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now

Prints at speeds of up to 22 ppm (black) and 18 ppm (color). Mac and PC compatible.

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

The Canon PIXMA iP100

Portable Photo Printer

Can print 4x6 photos and wells as standard documents. Wireless capabilities and weighs 4.4 pounds.

Canon PIXMA iP100 Mobile Photo Printer

Amazon Price: $229.00 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now

Speeds of 20ppm black and 14ppm color printing. Mac and PC compatible.

Usually ships in 24 hours

The HP OfficeJet H470

Mobile Printer

HP OfficeJet H470 Mobile Printer

Amazon Price: $699.99 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

The Polaroid PoGo Printer

The Most Portable

This won't work well for business people, but this little photo printer is the ultimate in portable. It fits in the palm of the hand and weighs less than a pound. Prints 2x3 inch color photos.

Polaroid CZA-20011B PoGo Instant Mobile Printer (Black)

Amazon Price: $31.99 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now

Also comes in pink. Great gift idea for teenagers and college students.

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

The Polaroid GL10

Mobile Photo Printer

Prints 2x3 color photos. Weighs 1 pound.

Polaroid GL10 Instant 3X4 Mobile Printer for Digital Cameras and Smart Camera Phones

Amazon Price: $83.11 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now

Special photo paper required.

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

The HP Deskjet 1000

Cheap Compact Printer

Not technically a mobile printer, this compact deskjet by HP could be used on the go since it weighs on 4.4 pounds.

HP Deskjet 1000 Printer (CH340A#B1H)

Amazon Price: $29.04 (as of 05/29/2012)Buy Now

Will need a power supply.

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Comparing Mobile Printers

A Few Buying Tips

Be aware that most of the mobile printers available are designed primarily for photo printing. While you can print both photos and documents on some, if your primary need is document printer then you will likely be best off with one of the HP printers.

If you are looking for a mobile photo printer then you have a few more choices. The smallest photo printers only print small photos and are intended to be used with your digital camera or cell phone.

And don't forget about your source of power. If you do not get a unit that runs on batteries then you will need to plug in somewhere. That won't work in your car.

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