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Open Printer is an open source inkjet printer with DRM-free ink and roll paper support
The Open Printer features a modular and highly repairable design, and while it uses the popular HP 63 cartridges, it lacks DRM blocks that lock out third-party cartridges. It also allows printing on paper rolls, so you can either use the in-built cutter to make A4 sheets, or print longer items like banners. The Open Printer will be launched via a crowdfunding campaign soon.
For starters, the creators claim that it's "built with standard mechanical components and modular parts", which should simplify assembly, modification, and repair. Third-party suppliers who make identical cartridges (or provide refillable modifications thereof) try to find workarounds to thwart these locks with varying levels of success, and that issue is precisely what the Open Printer will sidestep. By way of interface, there's a small LCD screen and jog wheel for basic controls, but wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are available, so you can send print jobs from any laptop or phone without tangling with those pesky cables.
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