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HP is in the rent-a-printer business now (www.theverge.com)
submitted 8 months ago by SVcross@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world
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[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 7 points 8 months ago (2 children)

When do the patents expire? Seems like 2D printers are relatively old technology by this point.

[–] pewgar_seemsimandroid@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 8 months ago

fax machines are the predecessor to 2d printers i guess

[–] SVcross@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

For example, a very important patent for any inkjet is the one where heads self clean, basically maintenance. Without that, an inkjet printer would be a pain to have.