However, it’s only monochrome, so printing in color is out of the question. The resolution is very low (300x203 dpi), but the text clarity is among the sharpest of any compact printer we've reviewed – with no actual ink to bleed into the paper, text has sharp, crisp edges. The print quality is quite good, as far as thermal printing goes. It’s the only printer we’ve seen that has the same sort of mobility you get from a smartphone, and if that is important to you, it may more than outweigh the compromises that come with this printer. It’s one thing to be able to print on the go or by using battery power, but it’s something else entirely to be able to slide that printer into the pocket of a coat or laptop bag.
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The downside to this lightweight and compact size is the lack of other features, like scanning or copying capability. The battery is optional, but when equipped it should provide enough power to print 600 pages on each charge. It weighs a scant 1.1 lbs and measures just 10.04"x2.17"x1.18", meaning it can fit into even modest-sized bags and briefcases. The PocketJet 7 is, hands down, the most portable of any mobile printer we've seen. Be sure to select a package that includes all of the equipment you need, or you may have to make multiple purchases just to get started. There are several other accessories available, including an optional battery, which makes it completely portable.
You can buy the printer as part of a kit that includes a wall charger, car adaptor, and some thermal paper that feeds it. However, this does somewhat limit portability. If you just get the printer on its own, you simply plug it into a laptop or a home computer via a USB cable, which it can draw power from easily enough. Our review is based on the PocketJet PJ763mfi on its own, which doesn't actually include a wall-plug or any paper. Brother PocketJet PJ763mfi review: Features