subject: Why Have A Small Laser Printer ? [print this page] Why would you want a small laser printer ?
Modern times call for modern solutions and with the latest technology at your disposal, you can have compact tools that perform giant tasks.
If you have a home based business you undoubtedly know that you can't jam a dozen full sized office machines into a small corner of your bedroom or den or other place you've allotted in your home as the place your business is going to be run from.
If you've chosen to run your business from your home, you know it's impossible to fit all the necessary stuff you need into a small part of your bedroom or other rooms in your house unless you can find high performing equipment in smaller sizes.
I've used a small printer for several years and it has traveled right along with me on business trips on many occasions.
This small sized printer is pretty simple to carry with me as carry on luggage (laptop carrying case) but yet, I'm able to still use it in my home office when not traveling on business.
That's the primary thing that is driving the market for smaller office equipment because so many people are tele-commuting these days or they have to travel to other parts of the country on business and yet need their computers and printers with them on these trips.
To be able to travel effectively, especially if you fly the airlines, you need something that's compact and easily transported from office to airport and across terminals as well.
Now come the small laser printers like the super compact HP P1005 LaserJet Printer with it's size of 13.66 x 8.82 x 7.64 inches and weighing in at a mere 10.3 lbs.
Yet this printer's input tray holds up to 150 sheets of paper.
Instant on technology is another very ideal feature because, as you know, when on the road time is of the essence.
You realize just how much you appreciate this compact size when you step aboard an aircraft with a small computer case in your hand.
It really is amazing to realize that a printer so small is capable of doing the work of a full size unit that weighs a lot more and takes up a lot more space.
Well, I guess the compact printer would say "the bigger they are the harder they fall."
The Samsung ML-1630 Monochrome Laser Printer is another example of high efficiency in a small package.
You'll hardly notice it's there, whether on your desktop or in your carrying case because of its light weight and it's mere 13.1 x 14.8 x 4.7 inch size.
If you're going to work while traveling, using a library or printing in your hotel room you want quietness of operation.
The average library (libraries are known for their quietness, right?) operates at 40 decibels of sound.
The Samsung model operates at only 45 Db. a fact that makes it the perfect printing companion whether you're in a motel room, library, having a phone conversation or attending a meeting.
The Dell 1230c is a bit larger with a footprint of 15.3 x 12.3 x 9.6 inches and, yet, features a 20,000 page per month duty cycle.
When it comes to savings, you'll be pleasantly surprised to know that these units cost much less than full sized printers and operate at as little as 75% of a normal printer's energy bill.
Yes, that means that you'll probably see about a 25% decrease in energy costs compared to the bigger units.
By making good use of your home office space, you'll have room to accommodate several pieces of office equipment in the same space that would only hold a few pieces of normal sized printers, computers and other office essentials.
Don't overlook these features of size, capacity and savings when you go shopping for a small laser printer.
