Can i see some pics of yall's van laptop, printer setups?

[joeynbgky]

If you have any let me know. i have a standard GM divider and big black bin... I' kinda worried about leaving the laptop in the van..

 

[tmdry]

How about putting it under the seat?

 

[joeynbgky]

that would work. What kind of printer should i use the 200 buck portable one from office depot?

 

[Lee Stockwell]

I use an Acer mini laptop. However for the printer I use an inverter and a regular HP printer. too lazy to go take pix tonight. My son Jason used to use a regular PC and ran the whole thing on the inverter. He felt it was less likely to be stolen than a laptop, and cheaper if it was.

PS. the Canon portable at Office Depot is $249 after rebate, and the 12v power supply is extra. Ink runs twice as much per ounce as well. A good choice only if your desire to look cool is stronger than your desire to avoid being hosed.

 

[joeynbgky]

Thanks LEE!!

 

[Ron Werner]

I keep mine in a backpack, I don't usually set it up in the truck.
The printer is HP Officejet H470 - about $450CDN 2 yrs ago, incl battery. Takes full size ink cartridges which I get about a year out of since I only use it for printing workorders
acer laptop- any laptop will do
Mistral software
Sonin sonic measuring tool

 

[joeynbgky]

thanks guys. I have a toshiba netbook I bought with a built in aircard 7 months ago for SM but just now got it.. Thanks for that printer, thats awesome

 

[joeynbgky]

Ron what software do you run? i like how big and colorfull your logo is on the work order

 

[Ron Werner]

Mistral 2000 is my software, cyclonesolutions.com
Make up your workorder just as if using Publisher, however you want it to look and in full colour

 

[Mikey P]

How long does it take you to write up and print an invoice/receipt Ron?

 

[charles]

The printer I use is the HP officejet 470 series.
It has a nicad battery and I only need to charge it 1 time a week.
I have HP laptop. It only takes a couple of minutes to enter and print
an invoice.

 

[tmdry]

I also have the HP470, it's very light weight and compact. Also came with the extra battery, and bluetooth.

 

[Desk Jockey]

You could always but one of these, they bolt to the floor and lock.

 

[Ron Werner]

I could have a house measured, input, and printed in 15 minutes, usually a little longer as I take my time asking questions etc, finding out what they want done.
The nice thing about it is there is no scribbling on the workorder, its clean, readable, and very professional looking.
It sure does WOW them, esp when I use a heavier paper which gives a better feel than plain copy paper.

 

[XTREME1]

I have something like that bolted to the floor with a double lock for paid invoices, checks and cash