Open Tools Unveils Repairable, DRM-Free 'Open Printer' Prototype
Paris-based Open Tools has revealed a working prototype of its 'Open Printer', a user-repairable, open-hardware inkjet that runs on a Raspberry Pi Zero W and accepts refillable HP cartridges without DRM. The prototype has been nominated for two French Design Awards but lacks a price, ship date, and print speed. Its design files are available under a Creative Commons license.
Key points
- Open Tools, a Paris-based start-up, has developed a working prototype of the 'Open Printer', an open-hardware inkjet that prioritizes user-repairability and DRM-free operation.
- The prototype runs on a Raspberry Pi Zero W and accepts refillable HP cartridges without digital rights management (DRM).
- The 'Open Printer' has been nominated for two French Design Awards, but its price, ship date, and print speed remain unannounced.
- The design files for the 'Open Printer' are available under a Creative Commons license that prohibits commercial reuse.
- The prototype can print in both black and full color, with a resolution of 600 dpi for black and 1200 dpi for color.
Open Tools, a Paris-based start-up, has made significant progress in developing its 'Open Printer', an open-hardware inkjet that prioritizes user-repairability and DRM-free operation. The prototype, which has been nominated for two French Design Awards, runs on a Raspberry Pi Zero W and accepts refillable HP cartridges without digital rights management (DRM).
The 'Open Printer' is designed to be user-repairable, with its design files available under a Creative Commons license that prohibits commercial reuse. This approach aims to give users more control over their printer and reduce electronic waste.
While the prototype has shown promising results, with the ability to print in both black and full color, its price, ship date, and print speed remain unannounced. Open Tools has shared its progress update on YouTube, providing a glimpse into the development process of this innovative printer.
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