Printer options.....

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by bullhaulerswife, Jan 10, 2010.

  1. Markk9

    Markk9 "On your mark"

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    You need a big inverter for a laser printer, while the printer is warming up it draws a lot of power. As far as ink, how much to you print of the road? My ink last about 4 to 6 months.

    Mark
     
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  3. Blue Screen

    Blue Screen Light Load Member

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    True Mark, If You only print every now and then a laser is not for you. The Customer who uses this setup (Howdy: RoadTug!) is a Independent who hauls oversize & overweight loads. He switched after using a ton of ink printing all his form out of his truck on the road. Don't know the size of his inverter, But his Rigs warning light looks like Christmas & July 4 :biggrin_25524: You can research the mobile hp printer price here:
    http://www.google.com/products/cata...ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CBcQ8wIwAg#ps-sellers Safe trip and safe printing:biggrin_25514:
     
  4. Pur48Ted

    Pur48Ted Road Train Member

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    FIRST REVIEW:
    No thanks..........I weaned myself off HP printers.......
     
  5. musicmaker

    musicmaker Medium Load Member

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    I use a hp4400, It's about $100. I bought it because the paper loads from the front and its flat on top which makes it great for storage
     
  6. Brickman

    Brickman Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Getting a wireless printer will negate the need for a cord.
    Friend of mine says he can print from his laptop sitting in his driveway. (printer in the house)
     
  7. Pfuse

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    Since you will be printing two logs every day (your carrier will want one), shop by the price of ink/toner, not the price of the printer.

    I like the Brother laser printers. 2600 pages on one toner cartridge.
     
  8. lovesthedrive

    lovesthedrive R.I.P.

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    We use the HP 4500. Similar to the 4400. Gives you scanner capability. Built in memory card reader that will print any pictures on card (good for accident reports, not that I have had one to fill out). Front panel closes up easily to keep dust out. Can run on 12 volt direct. 74XL is the largest cartridge it takes ( $26).
     
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