Sci-Fi? No, Just a Special Kind of Printer: Again, this seems like either sci-fi or April Fools. It's a printer that moves along the page, printing. It's not available yet, though.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Again, this seems like either sci-fi or April Fools. It's a printer that moves along the page, printing. It's not available yet, though.

http://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2014/04/10/this-mini-robot-is-actually-a-portable-printer-and-it-could-be-yours-for-180/

wireman8 Loc: Toledo, Ohio

Sounds like a plotter, they've been around for years.

Bangee5 Loc: Louisiana

jerryc41 wrote:

Again, this seems like either sci-fi or April Fools. It's a printer that moves along the page, printing. It's not available yet, though.

http://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2014/04/10/this-mini-robot-is-actually-a-portable-printer-and-it-could-be-yours-for-180/

I see it printing across the page but... the demo ends. does it drop down a line on its on? Do you have to place it on the paper for the next line? Good ideal but for $180.00?

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Bangee5 wrote:

I see it printing across the page but... the demo ends. does it drop down a line on its on? Do you have to place it on the paper for the next line? Good ideal but for $180.00?

I have no idea, but when the new and improved version comes out (if ever), we'll know.

dljen Loc: Central PA

jerryc41 wrote:

Again, this seems like either sci-fi or April Fools. It's a printer that moves along the page, printing. It's not available yet, though.

http://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2014/04/10/this-mini-robot-is-actually-a-portable-printer-and-it-could-be-yours-for-180/

Yes Jerry, I want a Zuta! Just what I need...I won (on DealDash) a robotic vacuum cleaner and haven't hooked it up yet. 8-) 8-) Thank you for sharing, you have the best sites!

Bobbee

jerryc41 wrote:

Again, this seems like either sci-fi or April Fools. It's a printer that moves along the page, printing. It's not available yet, though.

http://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2014/04/10/this-mini-robot-is-actually-a-portable-printer-and-it-could-be-yours-for-180/

I want one, no two!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Funny, in the video, you see the X axis but not the Y. Guess that is what the $400K is for. Nice idea. Wonder how it works during a earthquake.

Bobbee

wireman8 wrote:

Sounds like a plotter, they've been around for years.

Yeah, but not in that size. Plotters are huge and heavy.

ted45 Loc: Delaware

jerryc41 wrote:

Again, this seems like either sci-fi or April Fools. It's a printer that moves along the page, printing. It's not available yet, though.

http://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2014/04/10/this-mini-robot-is-actually-a-portable-printer-and-it-could-be-yours-for-180/

Looks great if you only want to print one line. Maybe it will be the twitter printer of choice.

Just kidding. Some of what is being developed today is beyond imagination. I saw an article yesterday that talked about a 3d printer that can print edible food. Star Trek comes to life.