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    please recommend a portable printer

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by trvelbug, Aug 25, 2010.

  1. trvelbug

    trvelbug Notebook Prophet

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    as the title says, hopefully one thats below 150usd. i want something that will fit into my backpack and ideal;y with cheap and available replacement ink/cartridges.
     
    trvelbug, Aug 25, 2010
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    qhn Notebook User

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    I use a Canon BJC-80.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Aug 25, 2010
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    trvelbug Notebook Prophet

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    thanks for the recommendation
    the bjc 80 is definitely small but it is one of the older models. have you tried using it with win7 and does it come with a usb port
     
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    Windows 7 ships with a driver for the BJC-80. But it DOES have a parallel port, not USB. I recommend the HP OfficeJet H470.
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Aug 25, 2010
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    wow that paralel port will be a problem. ill check that h470 on amazon...
     
    trvelbug, Aug 26, 2010
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    Yeah, I have purchased 2 H470WBT's for work and both have held up really well. Daily use of about 25 pages printed 5 days a week over a year. The bluetooth has been as solid as bluetooth can get.

    Would certainly recommend them to anyone.
     
    bc2946088, Aug 27, 2010
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    thanks for the inputs on the h470 hal and bc.
    from the pictures in amazon it looks like a bulky printer. would this fit into my oakley backpack together with my laptop?
     
    trvelbug, Aug 27, 2010
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    I have a BJC-80 with USB/parallel adapter I could sell you. I have ink cartridges as well for it but I think it needs a new ink cradle thing because it's dried up. The cradle piece is <$10 on ebay.
     
    thauch, Aug 28, 2010
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    thanks for the offer but i think that i would prefer something brand new and with a warranty.
    on a side note, have you gotten your bjc-80 to run in win 7?
     
    trvelbug, Aug 29, 2010
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