The Hewlett Packard 460c Mobile Printer might not be as popular as the HP 470 series mobile printers, but those who own it feel as though they know of a valuable secret. The 470 series models are terrific, but they also cost more. The 460c offers almost as many features for a much lower price. The list price for the 460c is $300. That said, you can find a refurbished unit – as good as new – on Amazon for only $115. And if you want to buy used, there are units selling for as low as $90. These are impressive numbers for any mobile printer, but let’s go over some more information so you know what you’re getting.
Unlike most mobile printers, the 460c offers print resolution that can reach as high as 4800 dots per inch. The speed, however, isn’t spectacular, coming in at only 17 pages per minute black and 6 pages per minute color. Based on customer feedback, in which the majority of users have given this model the highest score possible, many people feel that the features make up for the lack of speed. And the speed for a 4 x 6 borderless print is better, taking only 45 seconds.
The 460c is PictBridge-compatible, allowing you to print directly from many digital cameras and cell phones. There’s also an SD/MMC slot so you can print directly from memory cards. In addition to that, there are options for Bluetooth and WiFi. For operational purposes, a car/airplane adapter and AC power adapter are included with purchase.
The minimum print size for the 460c is 4 x 6 inches and the maximum size is 8 x 11 inches, making this a perfect machine for printing reports and brochures. A 50-sheet fold-up feeder, as well as a fold-out output door, will not only help storage and travel, but also save you a lot of stress. Another nice convenience is a travel holder for ink cartridges, and a carrying case is optional. If quality is important to you, use Vivera Inks and Premium photo paper. This will help resist photo fading.
The HP DeskJet 460c Mobile Printer is 6.4 x 13.4 x 3.2 inches and weighs 8 lbs. It’s one of the best ‘older’ mobile printers on the market. It’s PC and Mac-compatible.
