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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Jack Schofield

Wanted, a portable PC with a built-in printer

Why is there no longer a laptop with an integral printer? In 1996 I bought the first Canon printbook and in 1999 I purchased the last version. I work in off-the-beaten-track countries and carting around a separate printer is a bind.
Michael Meadowcroft

I don't remember a laptop with a built-in printer since the Canon NoteJet, and I don't expect to see any new models now that wireless printing is generally simple. You might find the Brother MW-140BT Mobile Printer meets your needs, at a price. It uses Bluetooth to print on small bits of paper (roughly 4" x 3") and can automatically reduce A4 documents to A7. If not, we're waiting for the result of Brother's takeover of Pentax's mobile printer business, mentioned in January.
Note: This item appeared in print on Thursday 26 March, but last week I was away on a computer-free holiday....

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