Hewlett Packard has designed a series of mobile printers known as the 470 series. The models in this series are similar in features and price, but there are still differences. As expected, if the price is higher for a specific model, that model is going to have a few more features and possibly better performance stats. In this article, I’ll briefly review one of the models from this series – the HP H470b OfficeJet Mobile Printer.

The HP H470b OfficeJet Mobile Printer has a list price of $364. That said, you can find new units selling on Amazon for as low as $197. As with all 470 series mobile printers, there is a 50-sheet, fold-up input tray. This is great capacity for a mobile printer and the fold-up feature will allow for easy storage and travel. It can also hold up to five envelopes.

In addition to the input tray, there are some other neat features for the H470b. A Wi-Fi profile switch can store up to three different 802.11 environments, there are options for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi adapters, and it’s PictBridge-compatible, allowing you to print directly from most digital cameras and some mobile phones.

The minimum print size for the H470b is 3 x 4 inches and the maximum print size is 8.5 x 14 inches. It’s capable of printing up to 500 pages per month, which is on the high end for mobile printers. 4 x 6 borderless prints are possible, low ink alerts will help you save time and money, a lithium-ion battery will guarantee a longer life than the average mobile printer, and HP SureSupply will allow you to buy any needed supplies with ease.
The HP H470b is 6.45 x 13.4 x 3.25 inches. It supports a USB interface and is PC and Mac-compatible.

While all of these features are impressive, customer reviews and ratings are mixed. There are more good ratings than bad, but the customer reaction for the H470 were much stronger. That model is also cheaper. In conclusion, while this model is a good option, scratch the ‘b’ and you will be even more impressed.