I have used the Canon iP90 for the past couple of years, and it’s working pretty well. What attracted me to this particular printer was that it’s totally cordless — with the battery pack and the bluetooth adapter, you’re completely wireless (no wifi, though.) It’s pretty compact too, so it will fit in an expandable briefcase.

If you combine this wireless printer with a broadband-enabled laptop, you can start to see the true “mobile office” dream start to become a reality. This has been a huge plus for me at open houses, or if I’m in a pinch and need to print a few pages out on the fly.

Downsides? Bluetooth as a technology is slooooooow for anything requiring graphics. Buy a $10 USB cable and throw it in your briefcase for those times when you absolutely need the speed.

Chuck

Thank you for sharing your firsthand experiences with mobile printers. Nothing beats the knowledge gained from living with a technology and relying upon it.

If the Canon iP100 is smaller/lighter in size and can print significantly faster, I’ll consider making the switch; otherwise, I’ll be happy to keep the iP90v.

As you should with your laptop, keep it in the case, avoid knocking it around (don’t let it bang around in your trunk, and don’t leave it in your car on very hot or very cold days.

As too your question about car adapters, both Canon and HP offer them.

One person that I talked to runs seminars and found that having the mobile printer at the registration stand for last minute prints changed the way she does business.

C-Net reviewed the HP mobile printer line for more information http://reviews.cnet.com/inkjet-printers/hp-officejet-h470wbt-mobile/4505-3156_7-32815588.html.