Model: PJ863
from $538.32
The Brother PocketJet PJ-863 is a compact, 300 dpi mobile printer for producing quotations, invoices, and other reports in the office and on the go. It fits in most briefcases and computer bags and can also be permanently installed in vehicles using an optional vehicle mounting kit. The lightweight PocketJet allows you to streamline the work of field sales, field service, logistics, delivery, and emergency service. Print high-quality A4-sized prints in 300 dpi resolution at a speed of up to 13.5 pages per minute. As a thermal printer, the PJ-863 doesn't use any ink, toner, or ribbons. The only consumable used is paper.
Buy a laser printer unless you regularly print high-quality glossy photos. For high-volume color, consider an ink-tank printer (Megatank/Ecotank) instead of traditional cartridge models to save hundreds on ink. Available from $538.32.
Inkjet printers have a razor-and-blades model: cheap upfront, but exorbitant ink costs. Laser printers cost more upfront but have a vastly superior and cheaper cost of ownership over their lifespan.
Common Failure Modes
Inkjet printers almost always fail due to dried and clogged printheads from infrequent use. Laser printers are much more robust but may eventually require fuser or drum replacements after thousands of pages.
Buy a laser printer unless you regularly print high-quality glossy photos. For high-volume color, consider an ink-tank printer (Megatank/Ecotank) instead of traditional cartridge models to save hundreds on ink.
Printers suffer from mechanical wear on gears and rollers. Cheaper inkjets may last a few years, while robust laser printers can last over a decade.
The Brother PocketJet PJ-863 300 dpi Mobile Thermal Monochrome Printer with USB-C & Bluetooth is available at bhphoto, starting at $538.32.
Inkjet printers have a razor-and-blades model: cheap upfront, but exorbitant ink costs. Laser printers cost more upfront but have a vastly superior and cheaper cost of ownership over their lifespan.
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