There are a few things you need to know about portable printer scanners. The first thing you need to know is that they don’t exist. The second thing you need to know is that it doesn’t matter. Why doesn’t it matter? Because there are several portable printers that have a scanning option. There are also printer/scanners that are just beyond portable status due to their size and weight. And there are also portable printers and portable scanners that are so small that they can fit into your pockets. The latter option allows for tremendous convenience in regards to travel. Since many business professionals that travel are purchasing a portable printer and a portable scanner, it may be beneficial for you to learn more about one of these models. In this article, I will focus on the Visioneer RoadWarrior Patriot. This is a portable scanner that is best suited for the road, but can also be used in the home or office.

Let’s go over the most important number first, which is price. The list price for the RoadWarrior Patriot is $250. You can find the best deals on Amazon, where new units are currently selling for $216. Since this product costs over $25, you will also save money on free shipping. However, this is only if the product is shipped within the United States.

The dimensions for the RoadWarrior Patriot are 11.4 x 2 x 1.5 inches and it weighs only 10.6 ounces. The RoadWarrior is capable of producing 24-bit color scans, regardless of the file format. Scan resolution can reach as high as 600 dots per inch. The maximum size the RoadWarrior can scan is 8.5 x 14 inches. For speed, it can print one page every 10 seconds.

The Visioneer RoadWarrior Patriot is great for scanning receipts, business cards, and documents. There is a searchable PDF, which will allow you to send and share information. This product is powered by AC or a USB port.

If you’re strictly looking for portable printer scanners, consider one of Canon’s BJC models. However, if you’re going to split the portable printer and scanner, the RoadWarrior is a solid option.

We as parents and adults tend to overlook small matters that could cause tragedy with our children. How many electrical devices do you have around the house? And how many of those could be in easy reach of your small child? Probably a lot more than you expect. Several small or larger electrical items could be within a curious toddlers grasp. And several of those could cause problems.

Recently I purchased a portable printer and scanner for my home office. It was one of those multipurpose laser printers that was on sale at Staples. I brought it home, set up on a small footstool by my desk, and went out to get a drink. When I came back, my two-year-old Josh was busy trying to pry the printer/scanner combo open. I stopped and scolded him and then afterwards set the machine up on my desk.

Portable printers and scanners, although useful have some dangers for a young child. Inside is a high voltage power supply that could hurt a child severely. As well as the fact that some parts can get very hot when printing a lot of papers. So an overly curious child could easily hurt itself, maybe seriously with something we don’t think much of.

There are some simple steps we all can take to help protect your child.

Move all electrical items above babies “grab range”. If it’s an electrical appliance, put it above baby grab range. If it’s easily accessible then there is a greater chance of danger.

Unplug the electrical items when not in use. Hair Dryers, electric razor and other items can be unplugged when not in use. If they are not connected, there is no danger of shock.

Get outlet covers and ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) equipped outlets. Outlet covers protect baby from shocks. GFCI outlets are circuit breaker equipped to add security in wet areas such as the bathroom.
Look out for frayed cable and wiring that your child could grab. Wiring when it gets old can get frayed or worn, exposing bare metal that your child could touch. Keep a lookout and replace any old wiring with new.

In my case with my portable printer and scanner I put it on top of my four-door filing cabinet and make sure it’s unplugged when not in use. Simple steps can protect your child from getting painful electric shocks and give you peace of mind.