I'm looking for recommendations for a small (inexpensive) color printer for
printing 'chartlets' from my digital chart program. It should also have the
ability to self feed a few sheets at a time and the cost of Ink Tanks should
be reasonable.

Since I will want to store it out of the way while underway, it should be
fairly simple to set up/take down.. 120vac is fine since it have a large
inverter..

I assume there are some 'Travel Models' out there but I think I need a
recommendation from someone who might have actually taken it boating or
traveling..

With your recommendation, I will start my search..

Thanks,

Steve
s/v Good Intentions

"Steve" wrote in message
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I'm looking for recommendations for a small (inexpensive) color printer
for
printing 'chartlets' from my digital chart program. It should also have
the
ability to self feed a few sheets at a time and the cost of Ink Tanks
should
be reasonable.

Since I will want to store it out of the way while underway, it should be
fairly simple to set up/take down.. 120vac is fine since it have a large
inverter..

I assume there are some 'Travel Models' out there but I think I need a
recommendation from someone who might have actually taken it boating or
traveling..

With your recommendation, I will start my search..

Thanks,

Steve
s/v Good Intentions



I use an el-cheapo HP inkjet (3650 about $75, that was over a year ago, may
be new model #'s and cheaper now), that most importantly, has folding paper
trays that go inside the top cover so it's small and protected when I travel
(only folded out when I need it). Used it to print local maps from my
mapping program in RV's/Boats/Motels/Cars and Planes (run off a cig lighter
type inverter), and have even used it when camping (that was just for fun
and showing off, tent with a laptop and printer

Takes about 2 seconds to open the top, fold the paper trays inside and close
the top again.

Peter Pan wrote:
"Steve" wrote in message
...
I'm looking for recommendations for a small (inexpensive) color
printer for printing 'chartlets' from my digital chart program. It
should also have the ability to self feed a few sheets at a time and
the cost of Ink Tanks should be reasonable.

Since I will want to store it out of the way while underway, it
should be fairly simple to set up/take down.. 120vac is fine since
it have a large inverter..

I assume there are some 'Travel Models' out there but I think I need
a recommendation from someone who might have actually taken it
boating or traveling..

With your recommendation, I will start my search..

Thanks,

Steve
s/v Good Intentions



I use an el-cheapo HP inkjet (3650 about $75, that was over a year
ago, may be new model #'s and cheaper now), that most importantly,
has folding paper trays that go inside the top cover so it's small
and protected when I travel (only folded out when I need it). Used it
to print local maps from my mapping program in RV's/Boats/Motels/Cars
and Planes (run off a cig lighter type inverter), and have even used
it when camping (that was just for fun and showing off, tent with a
laptop and printer

Takes about 2 seconds to open the top, fold the paper trays inside
and close the top again.

Canon BJC85, about half the size of a laptop, runs off 12 volts, super
quality!


Remove "nospam" from return address.

I haven't used one for a while, but I used to take an old hp along with
me, it plugged into my small inverter and worked just fine ... i would
just get something cheap (avoid epson if you refill your own cartridges)
and get something to keep your chartlets nice and dry - the ink will
bleed when it gets wet.

For really small, if you can do without color, check out the Sipix A6 Pocket
Printers on Ebay.

HTH

Vic

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