Can one use off the shelf PC printers on any kind of
boat?
boat?
Can one use off the shelf PC printers on any kind of
boat?
worked great onboard. Very compact and fits into a locker with ease.
I also picked up a new Epson Stylus CX4600 for $97 after rebate. This unit
has a scanner that and digital camera card memory slot so I can scan/print
or print pictures without the computer. I'm using this at home right now but
will take it along while cruising the insided passage next summer.
The Epson does take up a bit more space on the book shelf but scanner will
be handy when doing boat paperwork or coping chart section from other
boaters while exploring the back waters.
Since I'm using digital charts as part of my navigation system, I can always
print out color chartlets from these programs. This will be handy in the
cockpit.
I'm not worried about corrosion since these printers are so cheap that if
boat dampness is a problem, no great loss and they should survive for a
couple years.
Steve
s/v Good Intentions
inverter.
From what I have heard, some printers don;t do well using a modified
sinewave inverter which is what I used.
Doug said:Looks a little big, but if you have the space... I ran mine off of an
inverter.
From what I have heard, some printers don;t do well using a modified
sinewave inverter which is what I used.
Cannon BJ250 which is compact, cheap, and does color and BW. I don't know
what you're going to be printing, but sometimes I print out little chartlets
from Nobeltec VNS. Sure is nice to have them in color. Why not go ahead and
spring for color, then you'll never be sorry.
AC power for some of the motors. Most of the newer ones that use an AC
to DC adapter run entirely off of the DC are not affected.
a good choice because a toner catrridge will print far
more copies than a inkjet with a black cartridge.
Yep...... a LOT more printouts
Dont forget that Laser printers use a very high voltage to transfer theMeindert said:And a LOT more current consumption. A laser printer can draw quite some
current which is needed for heating the fuser roll.
I qoute from the manual from my laser printer (Laserjet 2200):
Average consumption during printing: 400 Watt.
Minimum supply current for 110V models: 5A (a peak value during the short
period the fuser is heated).
Meindert
current which is needed for heating the fuser roll.