Printer ?

[Allanbc]

I have an older CanoScan and I really like it. When I do research at the library, I take it with me and scan stuff rather than copy it. It is faster and cheaper than using a copier at the library. When I get home, I can print out anything I want.

[wind_magic]

Originally Posted by Allanbc

I have an older CanoScan and I really like it. When I do research at the library, I take it with me and scan stuff rather than copy it. It is faster and cheaper than using a copier at the library. When I get home, I can print out anything I want.

That is a really good idea, I never thought of it.

[sailingdog]

A lot of the lower end scanners are USB-powered... and work fairly well for the limited needs you might have on a boat

[n0w0rries]

You could also try using a digital camera... just take a pic of the doc, crop it on your notebook and then print it.

I hate inkjets, because the ink dries out whether you use it or not. If you seal it that probably helps. Too bad a laser printer would draw too much power onboard.

[wind_magic]

Originally Posted by n0w0rries

I hate inkjets, because the ink dries out whether you use it or not. If you seal it that probably helps. Too bad a laser printer would draw too much power onboard.

I thought about this, and I don't think the power requirements are the real problem for a laser printer, it is the size of most laser printers that would be the problem. Yes, laser printers use a lot of power just sitting there, but why does it have to sit there drawing power all the time, how often do we print on the boat ? Just reach over, turn the printer on when you need it, then turn it off when you are done.