THE WINNER Epson Workforce WF-110W

The perfect balance of portability and performance, it has everything you need in a take-anywhere mobile printer

Most people who want truly mobile printing will need easy operation away from power or a network, and will probably require better text performance more than high-end photo reproduction.

Of course, it’s good to have the option to print in colour too. This makes the HPRT MT800 rather limiting, while Canon’s Selphy CP1300 is great fun for photos, but not really for text.

The HP Tango X is ultra-modern and a very solid performer but lacks a battery, while HP’s larger OfficeJet 250 has a battery but is arguably not as portable as the others. Canon’s Pixma TR150 is also a strong contender but loses a little by not having a battery included in the box.

Epson’s Workforce WF-110W gets the balance just right. It’s supremely portable with an integrated rechargeable battery that has good longevity, plus there are flexible connectivity options and a nicely designed iOS app. The onboard screen and controls make setup and operation easy, and black-and-white print quality is excellent, with colour certainly acceptable.