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Linda Buchanan
 

Portable Printer


I am looking for a portable printer that will print good quality 4 x 6 prints, will run by battery or electricity, and will fit in a carry-on bag on an airplane. It is for a possible mission trip. I shoot with a Canon if that matters. Thanks for your help.


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October 10, 2011

 
- Carlton Ward

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  Hi Linda,
I was looking for one a couple of years ago when I debated printing on site at a festival but decided I didn't want to bother with it at that time. I still may pick one up for future shoots and will search Amazon & B&H and read through the reviews to make a decision. Check out Canon SELPHY CP510 Compact Photo Printer at Amazon. This one is about the size of a cigar box.
Good luck and let me know what you decided on,
Carlton


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October 11, 2011

 
- Carlton Ward

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  The Canon ip100 is also worth a look :)


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October 11, 2011

 

Linda Buchanan
  Thanks Carlton. I will let you know. We have some friends who were missionaries in Tanzania and took a portable printer, they got really nice 5 x 7 prints out of it. I have emailed them to see what that was too. I want to take one to Haiti. When I was there last summer, I learned that nearly no one has any family photos. I would like to take the photos and give them to them right then. They also don't have addresses and a very unreliable post office so it is nearly impossible to mail them. It is a mission I am very serious about trying, and I need to see what I can find that will work with a battery when the power fails, will fit in a carry-on bag and will produce a quality print. I will keep you posted!


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October 12, 2011

 

Suzanne Kish
  Hi Linda, I recommend the Epson Picture Mate. The images are great and the battery can be charged when there isn't any electricity.


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November 01, 2011

 
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