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The open-source, DRM-free Open Printer shows off a working prototype (www.techspot.com)
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[–] MonkderVierte@lemmy.zip 142 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

Would be nice, if it was USB by default and Ethernet/Wifi just a module you attach. For most private users, the IoT part of printers is actually a security hazard. Especially for such a portable device.

Edit: private users

[–] acosmichippo@lemmy.world 53 points 2 months ago

i can’t remember the last job i had with non networked printers. that would only work with very small offices.

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 38 points 2 months ago

Ethernet by default with an optional WiFi module would be ideal.