Posted by The Notary National Signers on 8/26/08 7:57am
Msg #261802

Thinking outside the box. Hope this helps some.

Everyone knows how often they lose $$ because of not getting docs in time or not being able to accept a job because you will not have time to go back home after 1 signing to print docs and get to another signing. We have an Atty that prints at Starbucks' in between signings. I am a DD man and have never been to Starbucks so I really don't know if all have computer access. I would think he carries paper with him. He tells me he is able to book a lot more signings because of it. There must be other places you can also do this from. I hope this info can help some add to their income.

Reply by BrendaTx on 8/26/08 8:08am
Msg #261803

There has already been an escape from the box!

Several notaries on this forum have had mobile printing capability.

For a couple off the top of my head...check out MargaretFL and Becca's post for complete mobile capability.

Reply by The Notary National Signers on 8/26/08 8:22am
Msg #261804

Re: There has already been an escape from the box!

Yes, but some can't afford the expense. Just trying to help.

Reply by BrendaTx on 8/26/08 8:42am
Msg #261807

Sorry...I guess I'm missing something,

does Starbucks have printing capability?

**Yes, but some can't afford the expense. Just trying to help.**

I think there are notaries (for instance, CharlesCA) who use the Starbucks and McD's, etc. for connectivity...however, if Starbucks offers some kind of printing set up that would be awesome. Is that what you meant?

Maybe I need a Coke Zero.

(I was just trying to help to regarding the tip to search for posts with Becca and Margaret in them.)

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 8/26/08 8:50am
Msg #261814

If they do offer it I'm sure there's an additional charge

for use of the printer - can't imagine printing two sets of docs free of charge...I'd bet there's a per page fee - just like at Office Max, Kinkos, Staples, Mailbox Store, etc..

Reply by Calnotary on 8/26/08 9:11am
Msg #261817

Re: If they do offer it I'm sure there's an additional charg

Accepting 90.00 dollars for edocs does not leave enough money to have a mobile office. So anyone that have a mobile office is getting a lot more than that.

Reply by MichiganAl on 8/26/08 10:54am
Msg #261836

Exactly, Starbuck's doesn't print docs

People are using Starbuck's free wireless access to print from their mobile printer.

Reply by BrendaTx on 8/26/08 10:58am
Msg #261837

I know, Al, but Bob also confused me with this:

*I would think he carries paper with him. *

I had to ask if Starbucks has a printer now that you can use if you carry the paper with you.

[Bartender, another Coke Zero please!]

Reply by Charles_Ca on 8/26/08 12:35pm
Msg #261848

I stay away from Starbucks because they have T mobile

and a very weird program. STarbucks has a minimum charge for T-mobile and it's like an hour regardless of whether you log on for a minute or the whole hour. I've been using a data connection for several years although I still like Wi Fi because I find it to be more reliable than a data card.

Reply by BrendaTx on 8/26/08 1:03pm
Msg #261853

Sorry, Charles...must have had you confused with someone

else.

Thought I'd seen you post something similar.

Reply by Becca_FL on 8/26/08 10:29am
Msg #261833

Re: There has already been an escape from the box!

"Yes, but some can't afford the expense."

Especially when they are accepting $90 as a reasonable fee.

Let me ask you a question...Would you be willing to PAY for this extra service? I charge a higher fee if the TC can't get me docs on time and I have to print on the road.

As for WiFi connections, NOT a good idea at all. Too many security and privacy issues.

Reply by rengel/CA on 8/26/08 10:47am
Msg #261835

Oh! I have one....

How about using a cellular phone while you are away from your house and land line!!!! Oh.... wait....... we all already do that. Maybe using your automobile to get to your appointments! Oh.... wait....... we all already do that.

** Don't you love when people come in with "brilliant" new ideas that the rest of us have been utilizing for years?????

He just wants to see himself type I guess, more of his BS advertising.

Reply by jba/fl on 8/26/08 12:06pm
Msg #261846

Wants to see his name typed..guess he doesn't get junk mail n/m

Reply by PAW on 8/26/08 9:16am
Msg #261818

Think "privacy" n/m

Reply by PAW on 8/26/08 9:21am
Msg #261819

Oops, pressed enter to quickly

I have been advised by two different title company attorneys and an underwriter that if **I** cannot print the docs in a secluded location, that I am not to accept their assignment. They specifically stated that I am not to have Kinkos, Staples, etc. print the document for "obvious" personal and financial information privacy issues.

It is my practice to follow the above recommendations for all my appointments, regardless of the signing service, title company or lenders 'approval' to do otherwise.

Of course, this does not preclude the 'mobile office' concept where the NSA has a mobile setup to print the docs on their printer. I would assume the NSA's car or borrowers home to be considered a secluded location.

Reply by Carole Breckbill on 8/26/08 9:26am
Msg #261823

Re: Privacy and Security

There are also security issues in WiFi or even your home wireless networks; if anybody really cares enough to download info not meant for them. (This has been in the news recently where people have stolen account and pin numbers outside of ATMs, etc.) This may be overkill re loan documents, but there are some crazy people out there.

Reply by BrendaTx on 8/26/08 9:27am
Msg #261824

I totally agree with Paul.

The other locations (other than private/controlled/secluded) should be used only when nothing else is available.

Reply by thnotary_NY on 8/26/08 9:46am
Msg #261826

Re: I totally agree with Paul.

Must be nice to even be in that situration, to have more than one in the same day. LOL, even in the same WEEK.

Reply by Bob_Chicago on 8/26/08 9:54am
Msg #261827

I carry a lap top with cell modem in car .Recently acquired

a light weight 20+ ppm laser that I keep in my trunk.
Down load dox while driving and bring pinter into bwrs house and plug into outlet.
Sign dox as they come off the printer.
Single tray printer, but I print on legal and cut down if necessary.
Only do this for last minute dox or changes.
Beats driving back home and don't have cost or security issues of Kinkos, etc.

Reply by MW/VA on 8/26/08 10:12am
Msg #261830

Re: I carry a lap top with cell modem in car .Recently acquired

Is your printer "wireless"? I recently set up with a laptop & aircard for mobility, but am having a logistics issue question about printing docs on the road. It takes considerable time to print 2 sets of loan docs at home. I've heard of notaries toting printers for last minute change to HUD, etc. I'm wondering if it's worth the time/expense?

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 8/26/08 10:19am
Msg #261831

Re: I carry a lap top with cell modem in car .Recently acquired

Pardon my ignorance of this but does the printer HAVE to be wireless? If it hooks directly to your laptop it's printing from your laptop, correct?

I print at home from my laptop - just as fast as from my desktop. I could be wrong (and I'm SURE I'll be corrected if I am...<G> but I don't believe "wireless" has anything to do with the printer. MMHO

Reply by Bob_Chicago on 8/26/08 10:28am
Msg #261832

Correctamundo. Laptop connects to printer with USB n/m

Reply by MW/VA on 8/26/08 11:07am
Msg #261838

Re: Correctamundo. Laptop connects to printer with USB

Thanks. I was just curious if "wireless" printer would be beneficial.

Reply by LynnNC on 8/26/08 11:35am
Msg #261841

What is the power source? n/m

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 8/26/08 11:37am
Msg #261842

Re: What is the power source?

Laptop runs on its own battery....printer plugged into wall (at Starbucks) or both plugged into into power inverter in vehicle.

Reply by MichiganAl on 8/26/08 12:38pm
Msg #261849

pure wave sine converter hooked up to your car battery n/m

Reply by Charles_Ca on 8/26/08 12:57pm
Msg #261851

DON'T hook your inverter to your car battery, very bad idea

You should use a battery isolator (available in any car parts store) and a separate battery to run your inverter: the second battery charges through the isolator. Using your car battery to run an inverter may run your car battery down and may leave you stranded. Additionally a problem in your inverter circuit could damage your car wiring if its not isolated.

Reply by jba/fl on 8/26/08 1:36pm
Msg #261860

Re: DON'T hook your inverter to your car battery, very bad idea

Since I have a Prius, I have often wondered what it would do to my battery...any thoughts?

Reply by Charles_Ca on 8/26/08 1:52pm
Msg #261864

If you use an isolator it should have no effect. If I

remember correctly the Prius actually uses a regenerative braking system to generate electricity when the brakes are applied and that helps recharge the batteries along with the engine-driven alternator. The isolator isloates the car electrical system from the auxiliary battery so the charging system should only charge the auxiliary battery as its depleted and then revert to only charging the main batteries. However you might want to ask the manufacturer because I don't have specific knowledge of the Prius electrical system. The other alternative would be to make sure that you have the adequate watt-hour capacity in auxiliary batteries to cover your maximum useage and then charge them when you park the car with plug-in battery charger.

Reply by MichiganAl on 8/26/08 2:49pm
Msg #261875

Car Tunes hooked it up, they didn't think it was a problem

I only use it when the car is running, otherwise I just have it turned off. But I'll check into this further.

Reply by Dorothy_MI on 8/26/08 1:41pm
Msg #261862

Re: What is the power source?

I had my pure sine inverter installed at a car stereo shop. You have to have the car running while printing or you will run the battery down. I also bought an HP 1320 on E-bay very reasonably (one tray only). It is light enought that I can take it in and out of the car myself.

Reply by Angelina Saenz on 8/27/08 1:42am
Msg #261947

Re: What is the power source?

i called bestbuy today and they said the inverter was like 200 bucks, but suggested I get a bigger alternator, then i called auto zone and they said that yes i would need a alternator with a higher (ampage?) and a new battery does this sound right?

Reply by Dorothy_MI on 8/27/08 9:59am
Msg #261968

Re: What is the power source?

I bought the inverter on E-bay (sorry I don't remember what I paid for it, but much less than they wanted locally). Then I took it to the local car stereo store (also called around because prices were all over the board). I paid $200 for the installation and cable because I have a van and the inverter is in the far back. Also, search for a post from Margaret/FL about inverters and she gives all the info you need.

Reply by Margaret_FL on 8/27/08 4:31am
Msg #261951

I spent around $700 getting a power invertor installed in my car. My wireless air card costs me $29.99 a month. I made back the investment in 3 days. It would take you longer now days. I had 4 signings last week at $150 a pop, all last minute and was able to print in my car. I even printed in my car during our power outage during T.S. Fay last week. Thsi really impressed the Title company. You have to spend money to make money and it was the best investment I ever made.