If you have ever printed a color document on an old color printer, you know that the results can be frustrating. Apple has solved the portable printer problems with its second portable addition to the StyleWriter family. The Color StyleWriter 2200 has all the great features of any good inkjet printer, but better results, and is lighter then a Powerbook Duo. Apple has created a successful color printer that is sure to please many customers.

Sleek and Stylish
The attractive black case of the 2200 is only 2.2 inches high and 11.8 inches wide. The total weight of the 2200 is only 3 pounds, which is less than the lightest Powerbook Duo. When folded up, the 2200 can easily fit into any briefcase, and when unfolded, the top of the case lifts up to become a paper feed tray. This brings us to the first flaw I found in the 2200. There is no tray to hold the paper when it comes out, so if you are not careful, the paper could go flying anywhere. You can also use a nickel-metal hydride battery with its own attachment that screws into the back of the 2200. I myself didn’t have the chance to use this, but I can tell you that it costs around $130.

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