Haven't connected the printer to the Samlex until I have better information.I remember connecting a HP 4 laser printer to a Trace 800 and plenty of batteries and it drew something like 75 amps when starting the print cycle.Well, this isn't a laser printer and the Samlex isn't a Trace 800 watt. The mass of batteries is now a single Lifeline 31Comments Urged?BTW Trace advised me with a thumb's up for the connection 23-years ago.

As long as it is an inkjet type of copier/printer should not be a problem.Can't imagine a inkjet drawing much more than 50W.Laser copiers/printers on the other hand do have a huge startup surge which can easily swamp small inverters.

You think the printer could be damaged? Battery and inverter will be fine.

Inkjet printer would be fine. Anything that uses powdered toner like a laser printer would not work. The initial heatup of the fusing roller draws LOTS of power. I have a Canon printer/copier/scanner/fax in my MH that draws something like 45W. I have run it in a pinch on a 400W MSW inverter with no apparent damage to either.

Mex,I'm with Gde - if it's an inkjet it shouldn't be drawing much current. The scanner is an LED. And tge printer doesn't draw 75amps like the lasers do (or used to!).Some of the inkjets use wall warts and have the rated amperage on them. If you can get us amodel number, we can get you a pretty good idea of how much it'll draw.Josh

Is the inverter PSW? Printers was one of the things that were a no-no with MSW.

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GreysonY
Explorer
Aug 20, 2019
300 Watt Inverter for Canon Copier is really very helpful. Thanks

https://copymachinereviews.com/lexmark-35sc700-mx317dn/
MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
Apr 26, 2019
Well this is certainly good news!

THANKS EVERYONE!
Ron3rd
Explorer III
Apr 25, 2019
MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
It says PST on the bottom. It is solid as a brick and just as heavy.

You got the good one then. Quiet Thermo controlled fan too that doesn't run constantly like a cheap inverter.
MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
Apr 25, 2019
It says PST on the bottom. It is solid as a brick and just as heavy.
Ron3rd
Explorer III
Apr 25, 2019
No problem,I've got the Samlex 300 PST series (psw) btw. Nice choice if you have the PST series.

The PST series is their top of the line inverter, they used to make a cheaper series.
DrewE
Explorer II
Apr 25, 2019
MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
TS 9520 :)

That's an inkjet. It should have no problems at all in terms of power usage. Ink usage and clogged nozzles are possibly a different matter (though I hope that turns out to not be the case). In particular some inkjets do not appreciate sitting unused for long periods of time.
MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
Apr 25, 2019
TS 9520 :)
time2roll
Nomad
Apr 24, 2019
My HP Pro 400 laser says 6 amps. So 720 watts?
wa8yxm
Explorer III
Apr 24, 2019
I agree. Inkjet shoudl work with any PSW inverter may work with an MSW
Laser you need somethignin the multi-kilowatt range Those can tax a 15 amp circuit.
Matt_Colie
Explorer II
Apr 24, 2019
MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
Haven't connected the printer to the Samlex until I have better information.

Well, this isn't a laser printer and the Samlex isn't a Trace 800 watt. The mass of batteries is now a single Lifeline 31

Comments Urged?

BTW Trace advised me with a thumb's up for the connection 23-years ago.

Mex,
You never did tell us what the new printer is.....
Matt

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