# Travel-Friendly Printers The Epson PX-S05 is Small Enough to Slip into a Carry-On By Meghan Young | Published 2014-07-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epson-pxs05 References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2014/07/01/epson-mobile-printer-fits-travel-bag/) & [epson.jp](http://www.epson.jp/products/bizprinter/pxs05/) As people continue to embrace paperless environments, those who still find it necessary to print documents would do well to travel with [Epson](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultracompact-photo-printer) PX-S05 when on business trips. It is a very [compact and slim device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-printer-waist-belt) that can slip easily into a carry-on without dominating the space. Not to mention that the Epson PX-S05 printer weighs only three and a half pounds. With a built-in battery and outlets that allow it to connect to virtually any device, the Epson PX-S05 printer can accommodate a variety of sizes from "a business card to an A4 sheet, and churn them out at '4.0 IPM (Images Per Minute) in color and 7.0 ipm in black and white,'" writes Oh Gizmo. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Travel-friendly Printers:** Portable printers small enough for people to carry around during travel, making the printing process more convenient. - **Compact Business Equipment:** Companies can create more efficient workspaces by investing in smaller technological equipment, like the Epson PX-S05 printer. - **Wireless Printing Technology:** The ability to connect to any device via wireless networks offers opportunities for creating more streamlined work processes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Business Travel:** The convenience of a portable printer like the Epson PX-S05 allows business professionals to print necessary documents while on-the-go. - **Office Equipment:** Companies can efficiently utilize desktop real estate with the use of miniature printing technology. - **Technology Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can focus on creating technological products with portability in mind to accommodate on-the-go usage for business professionals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Selfie Printer Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selphy-qx20.md) - [Ultra-Compact Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultracompact-photo-printer.md) - [Pocket-Sized Smartphone Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-instant-photo-printer.md) - [Paper Waste Reduction Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-printer-concept.md) - [Industrial Handheld Printer Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scribe-handheld-printer.md) - [Remote Work-Oriented Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxify.md) - [Double-Sided Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epson-3.md) - [All-In-One Home Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expression-photo.md) - [Compact Portable Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-scanner.md)