Small printers for big productivity

Investing in a small printer lets advance business projects even when you’re away from the office.

Small photo printers have been available for years, but traditional stand-alone  office printers are now becoming more compact and portable. . A small printer can now fit in the palm of your hand and operate by being pointed at a PDA. Small printers using wireless technology can be taken to trade fairs, exhibitions and conferences and can fit easily in hand luggage, and documents can be automatically reduced in size for rapid printing.

Key features in a small printer

• Light footprint 

A small footprint will save space in your office and if a printer is compact and lightweight, it can be taken on business; or invest in a mobile printer with Bluetooth which slips into your briefcase

• Laser capability 

Even a small printer can use laser technology to print, so choose this if you need to print high volume marketing materials 

• Economy features

A small printer with power saving mode, Economy colour button or fast warm up speeds saves businesses money

• Multifunctionality 

Choose a model with faxing/scanning/copying features

• High resolution 

Even a small printer can handle demanding print runs and photo printing, so look for a photo printing feature which can handle different types and weights of paper and high resolution images (eg 4800x1200dpi).

It is a good idea to familiarise yourself with different types of small printers before sourcing quotes, as this will give you a better idea of the type of small printer which might suit your business needs: