The Best Portable Printers of 2020 Reviewed
The best portable printers grant people the opportunity to print their documents and or photos on-demand, anywhere. You can fit one in your backpack or the boot of your car and carry it to school or work. Furthermore, because most printers have Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB ports, they eliminate the need for wires while printing. To get a professional job always, buy one of the powerful mini printer reviewed on our list. They are beneficial to students and pros alike.
List of the Best Portable Printers of 2020
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10. Phomemo Mini Bluetooth Wireless Pocket Printer
Over the years, pocket printers have grown in terms of their design and their functionality. They have also become smaller and more powerful, which is beneficial to people who travel often. If you are looking for a powerful mini model for printing your travel journal and or study notes, check out the Phomemo Mini. Its fashionable design draws power from a rechargeable 1000mAh battery. Even though the battery has a short charging time (1.5 hours), it powers the printers for up to 24 hours at full capacity. It supports both iOS and Android smartphones and has a timesaving one-click system that people like.
What We Like
- One-click printing
- Portable (mini) printer
- 24-hour working time
- Charges in 1.5 hours
- Two-year warranty
Our Verdict
After a 1.5-hour charge, you can use the Phomemo Mini to print notes and journals for up to 24 hours via Bluetooth. It supports both iOS and Android devices and has a convenient one-click system.
9. Canon TS302 Wireless Inkjet Printer
Canon TS302 is one of the few inkjet printers (portable) that you can carry to school and use on-demand. Unlike desktop ones that require electricity and a wired connection to work, this model is ready to use. Once paired with your smartphone, you can print photos and documents in color using a free Canon Print app. It also supports scanning and copying using a Canon Print application (app3). Canon TS302 weighs just 6.5-pounds, which is admirable.
What We Like
- Scans and copies documents
- Lightweight (6.5-pounds)
- Wireless inkjet technology
- AirPrint1 and Wi-Fi2 technologies
- Fits most XL ink cartridges
Our Verdict
If you can afford Canon TS302, scanning and printing on the road will be a non-issue for you. Like most of the best Bluetooth speakers, its mini design fits comfortably in a backpack. It also has a technologically advanced wireless system that works with all phones.
8. Canon IVY Mobile Mini Photo Printer
For decades now, Canon has come up with innovative designs of printers for commercial and personal use. It also has a few mini photo printers for students and photographers with this mobile mini model topping the list. Even though it only prints photos, it is an excellent buy still. Traveling with the 5-pound printer is easy. It also supports printing from social media and Bluetooth and has a print resolution of about 314×400 dpi. If you can use 2×3-inch photos and own a device running iOS 9 or Android 4.4 or later, buy yours now.
What We Like
- Supports Android and iOS
- Clear photos (314×400 dpi)
- Light and portable design
- Wireless Bluetooth printing
- Prints from social media
Our Verdict
Some mini photo printers lag in terms of quality. The Canon IVY Mobile Mini is not one of them. The 2×3-inch photographs that it generates have a print resolution of 314×400 dpi. It also has convenient one-click buttons and works with both iOS and Android.
7. Epson PictureMate PM-400 Photo Printer
Printing photographs with an Epson PictureMate PM-400 printer is fun because of its quality. If you have a printer that bleeds ink or one distorts color while in use, this is a better option. Its HD system prints at 5760×1440 dpi. Furthermore, printing from phones and or tablets is an easy job thanks to its wireless AirPrint technology. With the click of a button, you can link it with phones and transfer images onto glossy photo paper sheets. Traveling with it is also easy (4-lbs).
What We Like
- Supports wireless printing
- Lightweight (4 pounds)
- Clear photos (5760×1440 dpi)
- Wi-Fi-direct enabled
Our Verdict
Epson PictureMate PM-400 is a 4-pound device for printing photos indoors and on the road. Its images are clear (5760×1440 dpi) and well defined if printed on glossy photo sheets. It also supports wireless printing from smart devices such as phones and or tablets.
6. HP OfficeJet 250 All-in-One Portable Printer
The HP OfficeJet 250 takes mobile printing to the next level. If you are tired of the washed-out photos or documents your portable printer generates order this one. Its all-in-one design has a color touchscreen (2.65-inches) for previewing and customizing pictures before printing. It also has a feeder that loads paper automatically while printing, a rechargeable battery and mobile printing. Via a free HP ePrint app, the latter enables you to print wirelessly from phones, tablets, or computers using Bluetooth. Students like this.
What We Like
- Touchscreen (2.65-inches)
- Supports Mobile Printing
- Smart Bluetooth technology
- Supports most paper sizes
- Hardware warranty (1-year)
Our Verdict
The HP OfficeJet 250 is a portable 10-sheet printer that can print photos, documents (executive, statement, and legal), and envelopes. Its battery-powered design is compact. It is also durable and has a convenient one-click system, which supports mobile printing. Via a Bluetooth connection, you can print wirelessly from most phones.
5. Epson Workforce WF-100 Wireless Mobile Printer
With the development of mobile printers, printing from devices such as tablets and iPad have become much easier. If you can afford the Epson Workforce WF-100, for instance, you will never worry about wire cluttering your office or workspace. Even though charging requires a USB or AC connection, printing from phones and tablets is 100% wireless. Moreover, it has a sleek and portable design, which is beneficial to students and people who travel often. The prints of the Epson Workforce WF-100 are of excellent quality. You can also set it to order ink supplies automatically via Amazon Dash.
What We Like
- Rechargeable battery
- Wireless mobile charging
- Sleek and portable design
- Lightweight (4.6 pounds)
Our Verdict
Epson Workforce WF-100 is a lightweight (4.6 pounds) wireless printer that works with most smart devices. If you have a couple of photos backed into your Android or iOS phone, you can make an album out of them. It also prints documents from computers as well.
4. Canon SELPHY CP1300 Wireless Photo Printer
Canon SELPHY CP1300 supports Mopria and AirPrint, which make it one of the most advanced portable printers in stores. Both technologies eliminate the need for wires when printing photos. By expanding the wireless capacity of Canon SELPHY, they enable people to print wirelessly from phones via the Canon PRINT app3. You can also print via a USB connection or a MicroSD card with your photos. Like most models we have reviewed, this printer has a light and portable design with an optional battery backup. You can use it on the road and in your office during blackouts. It also has an LCD screen for checking photos before printing and an 18-sheet tray.
What We Like
- Mopria and AirPrint-ready
- Expandable memory card slot
- Large paper tray (18 sheets)
- Clear (16.8 Million colors)
- Battery backup (optional)
Our Verdict
Canon SELPHY CP1300 prints high-quality colored pictures that do not fade over time. Paired via AirPrint or Mopria, you can print directly from your smart device. It also supports USB and SD card printing.
3. HP DeskJet 1112 Compact Printer
Unlike some printers we have reviewed, the HP DeskJet 1112 is not limited to printing photographs only. If you prepare documents on the road for work, a new one will benefit you as well. Its multi-functional inkjet system is super reliable. Once linked to a computer via USB, you can use it at home or in your office without cluttering space. The HP DeskJet 1112 supports most paper sizes. It also has a limited one-year warranty that covers all of its physical hardware.
What We Like
- Fast USB connections
- Space-saving design
- Supports all paper sizes
- Energy-star rated
Our Verdict
The HP DeskJet 1112 is a compact, Energy Star rated printer that fits all paper sizes. You can print photos for your album or documents for presentations on demand. It also has a warranty (1-year) on defects.
1. CANON PIXMA iP110 Mobile Printer
The CANON PIXMA iP110 printer has a novel PIXMA Printing Solutions (PPS) app, which enables you to print from mobile devices. It also supports cloud print from most online cloud storage services and has a PhotoPrint+ for editing pictures before sending. Overall, the quality of the CANON PIXMA iP110 printer is fantastic. It achieves a resolution of 9600 x 2400p, which is admirable for photos and documents.
What We Like
- High resolution (9600 x 2400p)
- Prints photos and documents
- Supports mobile printing
- Supports cloud printing
Our Verdict
With CANON PIXMA iP110, you can print photos and documents at a maximum resolution of 9600 x 2400 dpi. It is fast, durable, and designed to support three forms of printing. First, you can connect it to your computer via USB and use it for printing. It also has cloud and mobile printing technologies, which are equally fast and reliable.
1. HP X7N07A Portable Photo Printer
HP X7N07A is a sleek photo printer that you can use on the go. It weighs under four pounds and has a robust Bluetooth-enabled design that is compatible with most smartphones. If you have an iOS or Android model that you use for photography, you can pair and use it with this printer on demand, issue-free. It also supports social media printing and comes with a free Sprocket App for changing the look of photos before printing. This is a handy device for photographers.
What We Like
- Supports mobile printing
- Supports social media printing
- Light and portable design
- Free Sprocket application
Our Verdict
Even though compact, the HP X7N07A has revolutionized how people print photos from phones and the Internet. Via a Bluetooth adapter, you can pair it with an Android or iOS phone and print wirelessly. You can also customize photos before printing using its free Sprocket app.
