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The open-source, DRM-free Open Printer shows off a working prototype (www.techspot.com)
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[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 hours ago

There is still work to do before it lands in users' hands. The team says it is optimizing the ink-drying system, refining printhead cleaning cycles, improving paper insertion, and trying to boost print speeds. On the software side, work continues on Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity, as well as dithering algorithms designed to improve image quality.

Here's the video of it in action:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB7iAFXCJQM