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Lexmark has announced the release of 8 web-connected AIO (All in One) printers that come with a 4.3” touchscreen. Lexmark has publicly announced it believes touch screens are now a “must” for AOIs, and is continuing its support of this trend with these new products.
Aside from conventional features like ID card copy and RSS feeds, these new printers come standard with innovative features that promise to increase your business’ efficiency. These include:
Vizix Print Technology – Can enhance speed and print quality. The secret is the use separate tanks of ink, which lets users pick a printer on the needs of the individual job.
Wireless printing – Lexmark developed the first wireless printer with a function in the WiFi 802.11n networks that can connect to a computer in wireless mode.
Power saving Eco Mode – While printing documents, Eco Mode automatically distributes the text on both sides of the printed sheet, saving paper and energy.
Business card Scan – When printing business cards or emails with individual’s contact information, all of the contact info is automatically loaded in the user’s address book.
These amazing touchscreen inkjets are expected to be released on September with prices ranging from US$199 to $399.
HP debuted an all new all-in-one wireless printer today with a built-in 4.33-inch touchscreen that can access popular sites, such as Mapquest or Coupons.com, enabling users to print out content without the use of a computer. Web surfing activity is limited to each individual Web-app, which is built specifically for the site and is based on the Linux OS. Users can also convert documents and RSS feeds into Webapps allowing them to print out a greater variety of content. Additionally, apps will be available at HP Apps Studio and the printer will come bundled with apps from USA TODAY, Google, Fandango, Coupons.com, DreamWorks Animation, Nickelodeon, Web Sudoku and Weathernews, Inc. The HP Photosmart Premium Printer with TouchSmart Web will be available this fall for $399.
What is it: The Dell Wasabi PZ310 pocket printer is exactly that–an extremely tiny mobile printer designed for printing on the go. It’s inkless since it’s based on Zink’s Inkless technology. So how does it work? Color dye crystals are embedded into the special ZINK paper and released when heated by the printer
Features:
Prints instant, borderless, color 2″x3″ photos on ZINK’s peel-and-stick paper
Connects to any device with PictBridge over USB or Bluetooth support
February 2nd, 2009 10:35 PM | by Christen da Costa
Sony got scooped on not one, but two patents today. I now present to you the touchscreen printer. It’s best described as a Microsoft Surface with a printer built-in. Just place the camera on the printer’s touchscreen and the photos are wirelessly downloaded. The touchscreen allows for editing and modifying of the photos, such as cropping or color changing. When finished, hit print and out of the side emerges the photo. It’s not clear why the printer features a foldable design, but it might be safe to assume it expands the touchscreen surface area or allows for scanning.
What is it: The Mattel Barbie B-Nail Printer is just like a regular inkjet printer only it prints images directly onto a fingernail. To keep the print in place a nonproprietary gloss (any nail gloss) must be applied.
Features: Software for managing, printing and importing custom or stock images, built-in camera, finger slot for accurate printing and more.
Availability: Summer 2009
Price: Similar price to a “Barbie Dream House”, which is apparently about $200
What is it: A handheld scanner/printer that scans information such as a barcode, sends/receives data wirelessly, then prints a smudge-free non-toxic image. Great for shipping companies such as UPS and Fedex because it can print a label directly on the box. No paper label sticker needed
Features: Built-in scanner, Wi-Fi, and inkjet printer
Not that 3D printing will show up in your house anytime soon, but the folks at Mcor Technologies are making it a closer reality than ever before. Their Matrix 3D printer uses regular old A4 paper to build, yes, 3D objects. It works by gluing the pieces of paper together to form what looks like a relatively sturdy object.
Makes sense, since it’s probably far cheaper (cost per cubic centimeter is $0.0144) than other 3D printers we’ve seen. But I’d wager a bet that they’re at the top of sone environmentalist’s ‘watch list’.
The Matrix 3D printer will be available in the US Q1 of 2009. More info here
Just in time for the holidays, Canon has slapped their Selphy CP770 printer with a Hello Kitty finish. The printer has a built-in bucket that’s intended for storing photos, AC cord and whatever other crap you wanna tote along with you.
Expect it sometime this November, although I’m not sure it will make it State side.
Don’t expect to cruise down to your local Staples and pick up this printer any time soon. The Alaris 30 Desktop 3D printer requires a CAD file and a $40,000 bank roll. But once you’ve dragged the 180lb printer back to the office you’ll be knocking out detailed 3D models.
“It works by shooting out photopolymer in thin layers into a tray. These layers are cured right away using UV light. As each layer stacks on top of each other, the form becomes complete. It builds the model right before your eyes.”
