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I need to start printing work orders in my van. I would like something that operates on 12vdc and can print from my phone or laptop. Any suggestions?
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I was looking for a portable printer at one time too, but gave up. All of the portable ones I found cost 4 times as much as a regular printer, used special ink cartridges and had a terrible page count to ink use.
I ended up buying a cheap HP LaserJet P1102W printer and a true sinewave inverter. Something in the 1500 to 2000 watt range.
Patrick T. Caezza
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I found a Canon IP100 for less than $100.....then I had to buy a battery for another $80. It's great because once the battery is charged, it lasts for weeks on standby. It has a bluetooth option, but I've not had good luck trying to use it. I'm trying to go the eBay route for a cheap interface, but for now, I can only print via the USB port from my laptop.
I'm still using my starter ink, but the consumables are about $40 for 2 cartridges. Except for the size, a full-sized Canon inkjet is less money, usually on sale for about $60 and the ink prices are comparable. It has a wireless print function. I print to my friend's via my iPad.
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How would a small inverter for the truck price out?
Sam
"Where are we going and why are we in this hand basket?"
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You need to be careful with those inverters as they are modified sinewave ones and electronics don't normally like that type of sinewave.
The Hp LaserJet has a power draw of around 8 amps which means you need a 1000 watt inverter at the minimum to cover the power on surge
Patrick T. Caezza
Santa Paula, CA 93060
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