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Show HN: Printercow – Turn any thermal printer into an API endpoint


k Device Transform your USB thermal printer into a networked powerhouse with just a Raspberry Pi Zero W 2. One simple install command and you're ready to print from anywhere.

For the post-beta phase, I'm still figuring out the details, but I'm leaning towards a simple pay-what-you-use model with a generous free monthly allowance. I built Printercow because I genuinely love seeing people get creative with thermal printers, so maintaining a substantial free tier is important to me. This gives you enough time to debug issues or reprint something if needed, while still keeping data storage minimal.

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