Traveling while working? Working while traveling? Why not? Nowadays with advances in technology and ease of activity, anything can be done, such as when doing work tasks and having to carry equipment, such as printers, now there are 'travel printers' that can be used in urgent conditions, especially with a compact shape and does not take up space.

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It is undeniable, for you traveling lovers, that working while enjoying a hobby is an advantage in itself. You can enjoy work and can also continue hobbies. And when on the go while taking pictures or during interesting moments, you can print them quickly.

With a travel printer, you do not need and also cannot bring a photo printer or even a large ordinary printer or even look for printing services. Travel printers, portable printers, or photo printers can be an easy solution today, They can be directly connected to a camera or even a smartphone using a battery and can be used to print anywhere.

How to Choose Mobile Wireless Printers

Today, in a world that is growing rapidly, and also the need to be able to complete work quickly, it turns out that many types of work still require a printer, such as if you are a freelancer, or you who work as an employee in a company and are on vacation outside the city, but have to complete various work needs.

At times like that, of course, you don't want to be upset with the condition of tourist attractions or destinations that do not have a printer machine. This is when you need a printer quickly, cheaply, and hassle-free.

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There are tips on choosing good mobile wireless printers or portable printers, including:

  • Adjust to your needs.
  • Make sure it has wireless connection support.
  • Make sure and check budget availability.

Adjust to your needs.

This is what you should pay attention to when choosing for travel printer or portable printer needs, because although both are portable, one printer brand and another printer brand can have different functions.

The point is that there are portable printers that can be used to print documents with a certain paper size, portable printers that are only used to print photos, or even portable printers that can only be used to print notes and receipts.

Therefore, it must be understood about needs, lest the purchased product is in vain because its function does not match the needs.

Make sure it has wireless connection support.

Because the main purpose of carrying a travel printer or portable printer is to make it easier to work when traveling, of course, the main thing is to have a travel printer or portable printer equipped with a wireless connection.

Currently, wireless connections can be made through various ways, such as using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi hotspots from smartphones.

The important thing here is actually that the wireless connection will make the printer easier to use. In addition, this wireless connection will also make it easier by not carrying cables anywhere.

Make sure and check budget availability.

After knowing the various things needed, especially printers that support work and do not interfere with comfort in traveling, the most important thing is the availability of budget to be able to get travel printers or portable printers as needed.

Portable Printers Mini

Now is not the time to feel confused about what to do when getting busy. This will not interfere with work time and also a sense of comfort when enjoying your hobby.

One of the best ways if you travel, but can't leave work, especially with printing needs, then using a mobile printer is a solution.

This mobile printer is a portable printer that is compact, small, and easy to carry. With its relatively small and compact size, you can carry it easily and use it anywhere. There are portable printers that use Bluetooth, can print A4 and F4-sized documents, or print photos from a smartphone.

There are several choices of Mini Printers that you can bring when traveling, including:

  1. Brother PocketJet PJ-773 portable printer
  2. Portable Thermal Printer HPRT MT 800
  3. Instax Share SP-3
  4. Canon Selphy CP 1300
  5. HP Sprocket Photo Printer

1. Brother PocketJet PJ-773 portable printer

This printer is very modern and has an elegant design, plus amazing features. This printer uses thermal print technology without ink, this printer is small and sleek, making it easy to travel or carry anywhere.

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By buying a printer, you will get a power adapter and battery, as well as a built-in Wi-Fi that makes it easy to print from various sources. Although the technology is slightly different from mainstream printers, the results are still clear and sharp when seen on the result paper.

The Brother PocketJet PJ-773 printer sells for around USD 439.99.

2. Portable Thermal Printer HPRT MT 800

If you are looking for a portable printer that is suitable for printing documents on A4 paper, then HPRT MT 800 is the product for you. The printer with a battery capacity of 2000mAh is capable of printing 70 sheets of A4 paper, of which each roll of tape can print 45 sheets of A4 without frequent replacement.

Portable Thermal Printer HPRT MT 800
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This printer uses thermal transfer technology which is claimed to have better printing performance than normal thermal printers. The prints are also waterproof, so you don't need to worry when the prints are accidentally exposed to water. The printing process itself can be done using a USB cable or wirelessly.

In terms of design, this printer comes with a unique design and is different from other portable printers. The size is not widened, but elongated with dimensions of 310x63.5x39.5mm. This makes it easy to fit into a bag, backpack, or suitcase.

Portable Thermal Printer HPRT MT 800 is sold at a price of approximately USD 229.99 (Before Discount).

3. Instax Share SP-3

This portable printer is made by Fujifilm in a very small size with a size of 11.6 x 13.1 x 4.4 cm and only weighs 312 grams (without battery and photo paper). With its small size, this printer can be carried anywhere.

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Instax Share SP-3 has the advantage of being easy to find suitable photo paper, namely Instax Mini.

This tiny printer is interesting and useful on the go, use this printer to print it instantly.

4. Canon Selphy CP 1300

Another portable printer that has a small size and can be relied on to print photos is the Canon Selphy CP 1300. This printer has larger dimensions than the Instax Share SP-3, which is 18 x 13.7 x 6.4 cm. But Canon embeds additional features in the form of an LCD screen that can be bent to control the photo printing process.

Canon Selphy CP 1300
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This photo printer has several advantages, including:

  • Ability to print photos up to a maximum of postcard size (6x4 inches),
  • Print wirelessly (e.g. using WiFi),
  • Can operate using batteries or by directly connecting it to a power source.

The prints are of good quality, but the process of using them is more complicated because it requires a little more setup.

5. HP Sprocket Photo Printer

HP Sprocket that has a small size and can be used anywhere easily. This printer measures 11.6 x 7.5 x 2.3 cm and weighs 172 grams.

HP Sprocket Photo Printer
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HP designed it to be able to print small photos, which are 5 x 7.6 cm, and operate using batteries.

The printing process itself requires special paper with ZINC technology, which can be obtained easily. The print results will be similar to instant cameras because of the limited colors processed using the technology.

Portable Photo Printers for iPhone with AirPrint

For those of you who need a printer while traveling but use Apple gadgets, don't worry, because there is AirPrint technology that can help you print photos.

AirPrint is a special connection mechanism for Apple gadgets. This feature allows the printer to be connected to an iPhone or MacBook over the same Wi-Fi network. That way, you can print photos or documents without the need for special settings.

Portable Photo Printers for iPhone with AirPrint
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In addition, thanks to the AirPrint feature the printer can be directly connected to the MacBook without the need for additional drivers or installation. Especially if you are an Apple gadget user, that prioritizes printers equipped with AirPrint features.

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As a tip, so that you can easily use the printer and are not constrained by printers that are not compatible with your equipment, then look for portable printers that can be used with various Smartphone applications.

It feels like with the development of the times, currently, many portable printers are compatible with various smartphone applications. Compatibility with smartphones through certain applications allows you to directly print documents without the need to turn on the PC.

That's a bit of information about 'travel printers'. Hopefully, the little information above is useful and a reference for those of you who want to enjoy traveling and working without being constrained by any obstacles.