Buyer's Guide to Small, Compact Inkjet Printers


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Compact inkjet printers are preferable if you need to fit a printer on a small desk, move it from one computer to the next, or take it along during travel. Here are some factors to take into consideration when purchasing a compact inkjet printer.

DIMENSIONS: Some examples of printer models with small dimensions include the Lexmark Z735 (14.8"x8.8"x6"), the Hewlett-Packard Deskjet D1341 (16.6"x5.6"x12.43"), and the Canon Pixma IP1600 (17.1"x9.8"x6.5").

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