41 Peculiar Printers
From 3D Food Printers to Portable Photo Printers:
Meghan Young — Jan 18, 2010 — Unique
Courtesy of Trend Hunter, I only recently discovered that there were more to printers than simply two-dimensional paper printers. As we become more advanced technologically, companies and individuals have started to experiment with staple products. Check out these peculiar printers to see what they have come up with.
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Manufactured Manicure
NailJet Pro's ImagiNail Inkjet Printer For Fingernails
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Fake ID Printer
Persona C30 USB Name Badge Kit
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Mainstream 3D Printers
Desktop Factory's 3D Printer
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Ricoh Makes Printer Out of Plants
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3D Object Printers
Print Your Own Jewelry
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CNC Toast Printer = X-Y Control System + Hot Air Rework Station
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3D Food Printers
Nico Klaber's 'Moleculaire' Makes Cooking a Push-Button Project
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Coffee Printer
Custom Edible Ink Images
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Coffee Printers (UPDATE)
The OnLatte Foam Printer
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Printing Auto Parts
Jay Leno Repairs His Fleet of Classic Cars With a 3D Printer
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Toast Printer
Zuse Burns Designs Into Your Bread
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Building From a 3D Printer
Enrico Dini's Gaudi-Inspired Sand and Epoxy Structures
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Cell Phone Printers
PLanon Printstik & Polaroid Printers (CES 2008)
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3D Food Printers
The Cornucopia Food Printer Creates Healthy Meals
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3D Office Copiers
ZPrinter 350 is the Closest Thing We Have to Teleportation
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Personalized 3D Printing
Metaltec Printer Can Make Nearly Anything You Can Imagine
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Photo Frame Printers
The Epson PictureMate Show Displays Memories and Prints Them
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Toast Printers
The Toaster Printer Hybrid of Your Modern Dreams
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Zink Zero Ink Printer
The Magic is in the Paper
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DIY Funeral Printing
Produce Memorial Materials With the ‘Funeralprinter' Templates
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Printer Paper Scultpures
Peter Callesen's Scherenschnitte
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Mini Wireless Printer by Zebra Technologies
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Guinness Printers
OnLatte Printers Find New Foam to Decorate
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Hardware Update For Wallpaper
Bluetooth Wireless Printers
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Ultimate Mobile Printer on Your Notebook Lid
Trak
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Hello Kitty Printers
The Canon Selphy CP770
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Space Saving Office Gadgets
Vertical Hanging Printer
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Rewritable Printer
Toshiba Printer Can Write and Rewrite on the Same Paper
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Print Custom Artifical Bones
3D Printer Recreates Skeletons
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Inkless Handheld Printers
The Mini Giant Nixes Cartridges & Ribbons Altogether
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Sustainable Liquid Printers
The Organic Protein Printer is an Eco-Friendly Computer Accessory
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Fun Bucket Printers
Canon Selphy
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Green Computer Printers
The RITI Coffee Printer Produces Eco Ink From Grounds
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World's Fastest Color Printer
60 Pages Per Minute
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Glow In Dark Printer Paper
Get Creative With Your Computer
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Breakfast Printers
'Print Your Toast' Revolutionizes Your Morning Routine
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Skin Printers
Inkjets to Make Skin & Nerve Tissue
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Color Printer Pens
Braun Markerfool Marker is an Innovative Inkjet Wonder
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Embossed Labels
The Braille Printer Helps Visually Challenged Identify Items
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Solid Printer Ink
Xerox ColorQube 9200 Reduces Cost of Printing by 62%
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Portable Photo Printers
Canon Selphy ES3 and ES30
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Industrial Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual PocketMan P1 Has Exposed Components
Bean-Shaped Coffee Makers
The Conceptual Bean Coffee Machine by Juliana Juleva is Charming
Kid-Friendly 3D Printers
The Kidoodle MiniBox A1 Bolsters Creativity & STEM Learning
Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras
Retrospekt and Polaroid Collaborated on a New Camera
Speaker-Like Coffee Makers
The Conceptual 'POCO' Portable Capsule Coffee Machine is Handy
Beautiful Automotive Design Books
Auto Photo Manual drives the car design coffee table book trend
3D Printer Color Swatches
'The Print Codex' Ensures the Proper Filament Shade Every Time
Quad-Lens GIF Cameras
The Moment 3D Camera by Olga Orel Captures Scenes from Four Lenses
Groundbreaking Sticker Technology
StickerYou Recently Launched Its Image Transfer Sticker Product
3D-Printed Ball Machines
Fraens Launches a 3D-Printed Device for Grinding Wooden Balls
Colorful 3D-Printed Portable Lamps
Crème Atelier Designs the Portable Soft Serve Lamp
AI-Powered Tattoo Printers
LG H&H's Imprintu is a Portable Device for Printing on Skin or Clothing
At-Home Hobbyist Screen Printers
The Makeblock xTool Screen Printer Uses Laser Engraver Technology
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Auto-Adaptive 3D Printers
Anycubic's Photon Mono M7 Pro has Intelligent Assistant Features
3D Fashion-Printing Technologies
'3DFashion' From Stratasys is Direct-to-Textile and Full-Color
Affordable 3D-Printed Houses
Serendix's Fujitsubo is Remarkable in the Realm of Affordable Housing
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Biodegradable 3D-Printed Shoes
ROOTS Features a Fully Compostable and Biodegradable Elastomer
High-Temperature 3D Printers
Prusa Research Debuted a New High-Speed Printer for Consumer Use
Otherworldly 3D-Printed Runners
Matthew Blunt's EXPLR 02 are Visually Stunning
3D-Printed Suspended Lamps
Vittorio Paradiso Designs the Haibu Lamps for Paolo Castelli
Online Creative Course Platforms
Coursera Partnered with Illinois on an Online 3D Printing Course
Multi-Head 3D Printers
The Prusa XL is a True Multi-Material Auto-Switching 3D Printer
3D-Printable Warming Devices
Pizza Hut Canada Launches the PIZZAWRMR Accessory to Warm Pizzas
3D-Printed Organization Stationary
Studio Hopkins Launches Melt, a Brand of 3D-Printed Products
3D-Printed E Ink Typewriters
Vincente Cruz Designs the Tapico Typer with a Minimal Look
3D Printed Medical Food
Gastronology is Working on 3D-Printed Foor for Dysphagia Patients
Palm-Sized Digital Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Pal Brings Back the Spontaneity of Photography
Personalized Footwear Pop-Ups
ASICS Personalization Studio Features LuxCreo 3D Printing Technology
Affordable Label Makers
Brother International Corporation Extends its P-touch Label Maker lineup
Portable Digitized Coffee Brewers
The 'Brewster' Coffee Machine Supports Precision Brewing
Sculptural Pebble-Shaped Cameras
The 'Ditto' Camera Concept Captures with Holographic Effect
AI-Developed 3D-Printed Vases
Tim Zarki Uses AI to Create the Differential Growth Vases
Entry-Level 3D Printers
KOKONI EC2 is an Affordable, Accessible Printer for DIYers and Families
Miniature Colorful Rice Cookers
found/Founded Designs the Minimal Bowld Mini Rice Cooker
Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts
The Polaroid Duo Modular Instant Camera is a Sleek Concept
3D-Printed Hypercar Components
Koenigsegg is Incorporating 3DPrinterOS Into its Production Flow
Limited 3D-Printed Ceramic Sculptures
Brian Peters' Dyadic Series is Printed in a Woven Pattern
Affordable 3D Scanners
The REVOPOINT POP 3 is Cost-Effective, Efficient, and Portable
Fast Stereolithographic Printers
Formlabs' Form 4 3D Printers Achieve 100mm-per-Hour Speeds
3D-Printed Terracotta Coolers
Simon Pavy and Entreautre Designs a New Low-Tech Cooler
Screenless 3D Printers
The AnkerMake M5C is a Premium Printer with Intuitive Controls
Digital-to-Analog Photo Printers
The 'Jollylook EYE' Converts and Prints Smartphone Photos
Industrial Handheld Printer Units
The 'Scribe' Handheld Printer by John Branca is All-in-One
Advanced Manual Heat Presses
HTVRONT Seeks to Solve Common Issues in Manual Heat Presses
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Construction-Focused 3D Printers
COBOD Released the All-New 'BOD 3' Printer with an AHMS System
Photography Brand Speaker Ranges
The Polaroid Bluetooth Speakers are Powerful and Stylish
3D-Printed Shrimps
Steakholder Foods' Proprietary DropJet Prints Fish & Seafood
AI-Powered Nail Art Printers
The Naepca Nail Art Machine Works in Just 15-Seconds
Pocket-Sized 3D Scanners
The INSPIRE 3D Scanner by Revopoint is Versatile and Compact
3D-Printed Workshop Wrenches
Desktop Metal Creates a Wrench by Gyroid-Style Fill-In Printing
Refillable Tank Desktop Printers
The HP Smart Tank 7000 Printers Have a Cartridge-Free Design
Portable Selfie Printer Systems
Canon Introduces its New Selphy QX20 Printer On the Go
Printed Low-Fat Chocolates
3D Printing is Making Healthier Chocolates More Accessible
Retro-Inspired 3D-Printed Storage
Scott Yu-Juan Designs the Organized Macintosh Studio
Accessible 3D Printers
The Qidi Plus 4 is a Novice-Friendly Printer with Advanced Features
Aftermarket 3D Printer Controllers
The Co Print ChromaSet Upgrades Existing 3D Printers
Plant-Based 3D-Printed Meat
Forma Foods Offers an Innovative Alternative to Meat Production
Meticulous Paper-Stacked Chairs
Brian Thoreen Creates the Paragraphic in Four Stacks Chairs
3D-Printing Prototyping Courses
ASU Offers a 3D Printing Course for Adults to Learn the Basics
Sticky Note Printers
Mangoslab's Nemonic Gen 2 Brings Memo Making to a New Generation
3D Puzzle Popcorn Machines
Dimexart Creates an Intricate Popcorn Machine from LEGO Blocks
Mealworm-Inspired 3D-Printed Stools
William Eliot Designs the Digested Objects Stool
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Eco-First 3D Filaments
Compost3D is a Leader in Eco-Friendly Filaments for 3D Printing
3D Printing Resource Databases
'Printlab' Focuses on Providing 3D Printing Courses and Challenges
Digital Ink Pens
The Colorpik Pen Scans and Replicates Millions of Colors
Hyper-Speed Manufacturing Printers
Raise3D Introduces the High-Speed Pro3 HS Series Printer
Doll-Inspired Retro Instant Cameras
Mattel and Kodak Join Forces on a Barbie Instant Camera
Portable Photobooth Printers
The HP Sprocket Photobooth is Debuting at CES 2024
3D-Printed Tiled Ceramic Archways
Studio Rap Presents the Artfully Lined Delft Blue Archway
Low-Power Paper-Like Retail Signs
The Samsung Color E-Paper Display Has an Eye-Friendly Profile
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Boundless Handheld 3D Scanners
The Revopoint RANGE 2 3D Scanner Quickly Scans Large Objects
Multi-Material 3D Printers
The F200 Pro is a High-Performance Printer with Temperature Resistance
Industrial Folding Mouse Designs
The Conceptual Emergency Foldable Mouse is Angular
Miniature Ink-Free Photo Printers
The Canon IVY 2 Features ZINK Technology and More
Paper-Based Appliance Packaging
Phillips Home Appliance Products are Repackaged Using DS Smith
Comprehensive 3D Printing Resources
'Udemy' Offers Engaging Online Courses on 3D Printing
3D-Printed Appliance Ornaments
Aldi's Specialbuys Inspired Limited-Edition Christmas Baubles
Miniature Wine Glasses
This 3D-Printed Wine Glass Is Thinner Than a Human Hair
Self-Updating E-Ink Newspapers
Project E Ink Presents Fresh Headlines Daily
Large-Format 3D Printers
Make3D's Pratham X Heats Up in Just 30 Seconds to Get Print-Ready
Miniature AI-Powered Printers
Bambu Lab Launched the 'A1 Mini' Printer for Smart 3D Printing
3D-Printed Sustainable Home Designs
HONOKA LAB Presents the TATAMI ReFAB PROJECT
Book-Shaped Transparent Bookmarks
TENT Unveils the Uniquely Shaped Book on Book Bookmark
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
3D-Printed Eel Alternatives
Steakholder Foods Makes Plant-Based, Competitively Priced Printed Eel
Modern Compact Wooden Fans
PRINTWORKS Introduces the Fantastic Fan Design
Craft-Inspired 3D-Printing Styles
Gareth Neal and The New Raw Create the Digitally Woven Series
Polaroid-Inspired Poetry Cameras
The Poetroid Uses AI To Print Poems Similar to a Polaroid
Rechargeable Instant Print Cameras
Kodak SMILE+ Digital Instant Print Has a Filter-Changing Lens
Colorful Box-Like Coffee Machines
One Object Unveils the FOOD Coffee Machine Series Concept
Edible Sugar Pens
3Doodler's ChefDoodler is a Sugar Pen for the Modern Baker
Retro Instant Polaroid Cameras
Fujifilm's Brand New Instax SQ40 Has a Large Square Film
3D-Printed Wedding Dresses
Ada Hefetz Used 3D Printing Technology to Make Three Unique Dresses
Flexible Display Technologies
DuPont Created Flexible Displays for Non-Standard Products
High-Resolution 3D Printers
UpNano is Debuting the NanoOne Green 3D Printer with Improved Features
Open 3D Printing Platforms
Zellerfeld Unveils a New Platform for 3D-Printed Footwear Designing
Seven-Material 3D Printers
Stratasys' J850 Pro can Output Several Materials Simultaneously
Actively-Heated 3D Printers
The Q1 Pro from QIDI Tech Improves its Print Time with Heating
Thermal Print Portable Cameras
The P-Series Thermal Print Camera by DPP is Made for Children
Chromatic E-Ink Marketing Posters
The Sharp ePosters Use E Ink Gallery Plus ACeP Technology
Hyper-Accurate 3D Scanners
Seal Relies on Technology to Boast an Accuracy of 0.1 Mm
3D Medicine Printers
DoseRx1 is a CES 2024 Innovation Awards Honoree
Advanced Printing Techniques
BrandMyDispo Has Introduced Printing Techniques for Custom Mylar Bags
High-Quality 2PP Services
UpNano Launched a Professional 2PP 3D Printing Service 'NanoPro'
Water-Saving Textile Printers
TRUE BLUE TEXTILE Highlights Kyocera's FOREARTH Printer
DIY-Targeted Product Lines
xTool's M1 Ultra and Heat Press Cater to DIY Enthusiasts of All Levels
Classroom-Focused 3D Printers
The MakerBot Sketch Sprint is Affordable and Fit for Novice Use
Liquid Metal 3D-Printing Techniques
MIT Researchers Develop a Liquid Metal Printing Process
Spiced 3D-Printed Chocolates
These Pumpkin Spice Latte Chocolates are Printed with Cozy Spices
Custom Holiday Ornaments
Staples Print Services Make Custom Gifting Easy
3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler Designs
Entreautre Creates the Biomimcry 3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler
Clipping Pen Devices
The Clippen Can Be Easily Clipped onto Any Document
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Conveyor Belt 3D Printers
The IdeaFormer IR3 V2 Has Automatic Leveling and More
Ultra-Compact Office Printers
Epson is Unveiling a New Line of Eco-Friendly Workforce Printers
High-Performance Label Printers
The Primera LX4000 Color Label Printer Has a Reusable Printhead
Comprehensive Industrial 3D Printers
UltiMaker Unveils the Factor 4 Industrial-Grade 3D Printer
Instant Camera Collections
Prinics Launches the New 'Era' Product Line Inspired by Kodak's History
Elongated Photo Printers
The HP Sprocket Panorama Creates Photo Booth Strips and More
High-End Instant Cameras
The Polaroid I-2 Fuses Analog and Modern Photography Technology
Dual-Material 3D Printers
These XYZMaximizer FDM 3D Printers Come in Three Models
Colored Printer Software Systems
Epson Debuts a Colored Shipping Label Software Called Label Boost
Biocompatible Printing Inks
UpNano and BIO INX Debut a New Bio-Ink for Organ-on-Chip Bioprinting
Written-to-Digital To-Do Lists
Papper Let's Users Scan and Digitize Handwritten Notes and Lists
Ultra-Compact Photo Printers
Epson Introduces the High-Quality SureLab D570 Mini Photo Printer
3D-Scanning Block Devices
Ascand for Lego 3D Scanner Brings Everyday Objects to Life
Precision-Based 3D Printers
HeyGears Previews the UltraCraft Reflex Series 3D Printer
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Retro-Tinged Polaroid Cameras
Fujifilm's New SQUARE SQ40 Celebrates Vintage Photo Formats
Modern Business Card Scanners
Spreadly Scan Brings Networking to the Modern Age
All-in-One Crafting Peripherals
The Liene PixCut S1 Prints Stickers and Cuts for Crafts
High-Speed Productivity Printers
Konica Minolta is Releasing the AccurioPrint Printer Line
Double-Sided Photo Printers
Epson Introduces the MiniLab Photo Printer with Double-Sided Printing
Compact Portable Scanners
Brother's Compact Desktop Scanners Maximize Home & Office Space
Digital-Themed Glitchy Visual Wallpapers
JUPIER 10 Presents the Glitch Wallpaper Collection