The HP DeskJet 460c is a mobile inkjet printer. Over the past few years, the popularity of mobile printers has grown. Originally Canon produced the only mobile inkjet printers (and they only had 1 or 2 models), but as demand by business travelers increased printer manufacturers need to come up with a solution for them. The number of mobile inkjet printers you will find on the market is still quite small, but they can be found, and at pretty good prices. Prices for the DeskJet 460c range from $174.00 to $250.00. Amazon.com currently offers the printer for $199.99 with free shipping.

It seems that HP has hit a home run with this inkjet printer. It’s size and quality are a major reason users are raving. The 460c is a true mobile printer. It only weighs 8 pounds and has dimensions of 6.4 x 13.4 x 3.2 inches. It also features optional Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. Of course you also get high quality printing for your documents and photos.

Here is what HP says about it’s mobility:

PRODUCT FEATURES:Connects to Bluetooth-enabled devices using an HP Bluetooth wireless CompactFlash printer card;Prints remotely from hotspots using an 802.11 WLAN CompactFlash printer card and 3-point wireless-network profile-saving switch on printer;Multiple options let you print from notebook PCs, PDAs and camera phones.rd slot;Multiple options let you print from notebook PCs, PDAs and camera phones;Compatible with multiple operating systems: Windows, Macintosh, Palm OS.

With print speeds up to 17 ppm black and 16 ppm color, and 4800 x 1200 max dpi this printer will be more than enough for those times when you cannot get to your home or office printer. The 460c has a 50 sheet max paper tray and manual 2 sided printing (the fancy way of saying you have to go over to the printer and turn the page over if you want print on both sides).

It is PictBridge enabled for quick photo prints directly from your digital camera. It is also USB enabled and offers memory card slots.

As far as the ink cartridges you will need to use this printer, you have quite a selection. This printer can use up to 6 different cartridges depending on your printing needs. It may be harder to carry all the different cartridges than it is to carry the printer! The DeskJet 460c uses the following HP print cartridges: HP 94 / C8765WN Black Print Cartridge, HP 95 / C8766WN Color Print Cartridge, HP 97 / C9363WN HC Color Print Cartridge, HP 98 / C9364WN Black Print Cartridge, HP 99 / C9369WN Photo Print Cartridge, HP 100 / C9368WN Photo Grey Print Cartridge. The HP 97 and HP 98 cartridges are higher capacity versions of the HP 94 and 95. When printing photos you have the option of replacing the HP 95 or 97 with the HP 99. The inks in the 99 are formulated for photo printing and will give your photos a better look. You can also replace the black ink cartridge with the HP 100 photo grey.

The HP cartridges range in price from $22.00 to $38.00. There are alternatives though. Remanufactured versions of the HP 94, HP 95, HP 97, HP 98, and HP 99 ink cartridges are available, and range in price from $17.00 to $29.00.

Users of this printer are saying the following:

A great quality printer, but they could have made it smaller for more portability.

Be aware there are three different versions of this printer. The DeskJet 460c, DeskJet 460WF, and the DeskJet 460WBT. The only difference I can see is the different type of card that comes with each for the wireless card slot.

I recommend this printer for travelers and those who have limited space on their desk.

Small, fast, and offers great print quality.

Great portable printer. Fast and easy to set up.

If you install the printer for USB use you then need to reinstall it if you want to use it wirelessy.

If you have this printer Pacific Ink would love to hear what you think of it.