Gone are the days when a printer was simply tool for printing basic documents; today, printers can product everything from braille-enabled sheets to chocolate confections.
One of the most popular trends is 3D printing, which enables users to seamlessly print objects right from home. While this is an excellent idea for architects and engineers to pass designs around, it is being strangely modified for the mass market with ones that can craft candies and toast. There are a few out-of-this-world designs that are concepts, which leaves hope that they won't actually be released for purchase; that is, unless, you're really hoping to be able to print food or the pictures that can be enjoyed before being consumed.
51 Super Strange Printers

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Large Object Printers
The Cubex 3D Printer by Cubify Can Produce a Basketball

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Phone Photo Printers
This Polaroid iPhone Dock Concept Lets You Print Photos Anywhere

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3D Food Printers
Nico Klaber's 'Moleculaire' Makes Cooking a Push-Button Project
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Disposable Printers
The Instant Cartridge Printer Prints Pictures On-The-Go
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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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Edible Platter Printers
Piece of Plate by Eliza Parucker Serves Up a Dish for Your Dinner
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Photo Frame Printers
The Epson PictureMate Show Displays Memories and Prints Them
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3D Chocolate Printers
The 'Choc Creator' Can Turn Your Design into a Desert
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Toast Printers
The Toaster Printer Hybrid of Your Modern Dreams
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Tiny Personalized Newspapers
'Little Printer' Shows Miniature Updates Important to You
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Religious Printers
TextBase by Blair Fraser Digitally Keeps the Faith Alive
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Convertible Computer Peripherals
The AVES Inkjet Printer Transforms to Carry Out its Task
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Texty Photo Equipment
The Descriptive Camera Develops a Narrative of a Scene in Words
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Electronic Origami Machines
Mac Funamizu's Dream Printer Creates Fully Folded 3D Models
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Tactile Page Printers
The Sim Cheong Printer & Scanner Makes Documents More Accessible
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Edible Picture Printers
The Canon Edible Images Printer Ensures the Perfect Customized Cake
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Portable Printers
Pandigital Uses ZINK Zero Ink Printing Technology
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Polaroid Media Printers
The Oksu Digital Data Printer Delivers Visuals and Virtual Links
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Social Media Status Printers
Keep Physical Copies of Status Updates With the Facebook Box
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Inkless Eco-Printers
The Tanning Printer Uses the Sun to Sear Images and Text onto Stationary
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Portable 3D Printers
PopFab by Ilan Moyer and Nadya Peek Fits in a Briefcase & Works Anywhere
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Ultra-Green Printers (UPDATE)
The Eco-Friendly Pencil Printer II Gives Pencil Shavings a Good Home
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Capsular Coffee Shop Printers
The Samsung Cafe Print Makes Bistros Appealing Productivity Centers
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Electronic Bandage Printers
The Band-Aid Printer Uses Tech to Cover Skinned Knees
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DIY Plaything Printers
The BattleBricks MakerLegoBot is a Fully Functioning Block Printer
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Tubular Paper Machines
Yang Jae Wook's Circle Printer is Sleek and Space-Saving
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Do-All Touchscreen Tech Concepts
The AC Portable Office Functions as Both a Tablet and Printer
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Perpetual Printers
The Prepeat Inkless Printer from Sanwa Newtec is for Upscale Eco-Offices
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Electronic Conversation Printers
BlackBox by Joe Doucet Makes Hard Copies of Messages
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Hipster Photo Printers
The Instagram Blurb Book Tells a Story with Pictures Taken on the Fly
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Touchscreen Fax Machines
The Panasonic KX-PW821 Proves That the Fax Isn't Dead Just Yet
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High-Res Printers
Epson Stylus Photo R2000 Ink Jet Printer Brings Print-Store Quality Home
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Re-Printable Paper Devices
The Eco Printer Increases the Lifecycle of Paper
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Sustainable Liquid Printers
The Organic Protein Printer is an Eco-Friendly Computer Accessory
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Earth-Loving Printers
The Reenk Pen Ink Printer Sets the Tone for Eco-Conscious Copiers
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Compact Upright Electronics
The BookShelf Printer by Boaz Zemer Frees Up Space on Your Desk
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Wall-Mounted Printers
The Rolling Printer Occupies No Valuable Space on Your Desktop
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eMAKER Huxley affordable 3D printer kits
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3D-Printed Fossils
The Sam Noble Museum is Remaking History
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Post-It Printers
Dongyeon Kim Brings the Post-It Note into the Digital Age
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Minuscule Smartphone Printers (UPDATE)
The mPrinter Can Print Wirelessly From Your Smart Device
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Personal Thermal Printers
The mPrinter Combines Open Source Software with Old School Hardware
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Touchpad Printers
The Epson Artisan 725 Arctic Edition is Super Stylish
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Crazy Cuisine Printers
Imagine 3D Printer is the Closest Thing to Star Trek's Food Replicator
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Smartphone Printers
The iPhone Photo Printer Makes Mobile Images Picture Perfect
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Printing Smartphone Docks
The Bolle BP-10 Printer Dock Prints iPhone Photos On-The-Fly
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Man-Bag-Inspired Printers
The Humble Home Printer is Stylish and Stand-Up
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Disguised Compact Printers
The Book Printer is Small Enough to Fit in Your Book Bag
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Pocket Photo Printers
The Polaroid GL10 Mobile Printer Provides Smartphone Snaps Instantly
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Bean-Shaped Coffee Makers
The Conceptual Bean Coffee Machine by Juliana Juleva is Charming
Hybrid Creativity Instant Cameras
The FUJIFILM instax WIDE Evo Prints Photos and More
Kid-Friendly 3D Printers
The Kidoodle MiniBox A1 Bolsters Creativity & STEM Learning
Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras
Retrospekt and Polaroid Collaborated on a New Camera
Quick Set-Up 3D Printers
The P1S 3D Printer Works out of the Box with its AMS Material Switcher
Subtle Smartphone-Friendly Printers
The Conceptual Samsung Image Box Instantly Offers Keepsakes
Beautiful Automotive Design Books
Auto Photo Manual drives the car design coffee table book trend
3D-Printed Winter Sport Shoes
This Bobsled Footwear Features 3D-Printed Outsoles
3D-Printed Ceramic Designs
Rameshwari Jonnalagedda Designs the Terramound Series
Efficient Cooling 3D Printers
FLSUN is Releasing the 'T1 Pro' for High-Efficiency at-Home Printing
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
3D-Printed Growing Customized Shoes
Michele Di Carlo Creates the 4Steps 3D-Printed Sneaker Concept
80s-Inspired E-Ink Gaming Consoles
The 'Ink Console' Offers a Series of Text-Driven Adventures
Receipt-Inspired Graphic T-Shirts
McDonald's Turns Paper Receipts into the Made to Order Tee
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
3D-Printed Sustainable Chairs
Eva Dugintseva Designs the Som Chair Concept with No Screws
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
Auto-Adaptive 3D Printers
Anycubic's Photon Mono M7 Pro has Intelligent Assistant Features
Speedy High-Capacity 3D Printers
The Phrozen Arco Prints at Up to 600mm/s
Steampunk Multifunctional Computer Mouse
Tride Design Creates the Sleek D Mouse Device
High-Temperature 3D Printers
Prusa Research Debuted a New High-Speed Printer for Consumer Use
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
3D-Printed Suspended Lamps
Vittorio Paradiso Designs the Haibu Lamps for Paolo Castelli
High-Tech Ice Cream Protectors
Tillamook iScreen Uses Lenticular Lens Tech to Make Pints Disappear
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-Printed Wooden Furniture Series
A Team of Designers Created Projects with EconitWood
Virtual Flavor Simulators
Researchers Developed a Device to Stimulate Taste in Virtual Worlds
3D-Printed Mobile Homes
LEMKI Robotix Created a 3D-Printed Home with iScale3D
3D-Printed Coffee Shops
A First-of-Its-Kind 3D-Printed Starbucks is Coming to Brownsville
3D-Printed E Ink Typewriters
Vincente Cruz Designs the Tapico Typer with a Minimal Look
Designer Camera Printer Concepts
The Conceptual Polaroid Trance Camera is Ultra-Modern
3D Printed Medical Food
Gastronology is Working on 3D-Printed Foor for Dysphagia Patients
Dual-Screen E Ink Readers
Mechanical Pixel Designs the Phone-Sized inkReader duo Concept
Personalized Footwear Pop-Ups
ASICS Personalization Studio Features LuxCreo 3D Printing Technology
Texturized 3D UV Printers
The eufyMake UV Printer E1 Works Well on Paper, Glass and More
Portable Digitized Coffee Brewers
The 'Brewster' Coffee Machine Supports Precision Brewing
AI-Developed 3D-Printed Vases
Tim Zarki Uses AI to Create the Differential Growth Vases
3D-Printable Warming Devices
Pizza Hut Canada Launches the PIZZAWRMR Accessory to Warm Pizzas
Eco-Friendly 3D Printer Concepts
The Loop Concept is a Sustainable 3D Printing Device
Nostalgic Camera Designs
Polaroid Debuts the Polaroid Now and Now+ Generation 3
Electronic 3D Book Concepts
The bbook Concept is Designed for the Visually Impaired
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts
The Polaroid Duo Modular Instant Camera is a Sleek Concept
Modernist Toy-Like Coffee Makers
The 'KOIRO' Espresso Machine Concept is Playful Yet Posh
Video Screen-Integrated Thermal Printers
DPP Designs the N2-Thermal Printer with a Screen
Fast Stereolithographic Printers
Formlabs' Form 4 3D Printers Achieve 100mm-per-Hour Speeds
Chocolate-Themed Consoles
The Wonka Xbox Series X Console is a Special Treat for Gamers
Industrial Handheld Printer Units
The 'Scribe' Handheld Printer by John Branca is All-in-One
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
Personalized Seven-Layer Gummies
Elo's Smart Gummies are 3D-Printed from 389 Million Combinations
3D-Printed Shrimps
Steakholder Foods' Proprietary DropJet Prints Fish & Seafood
Portable Selfie Printer Systems
Canon Introduces its New Selphy QX20 Printer On the Go
Ultra-Precise Digital Printing Technology
Scrona Sets New Standards in Micro Manufacturing
3D-Printed Appliance Ornaments
Aldi's Specialbuys Inspired Limited-Edition Christmas Baubles
Retro-Inspired 3D-Printed Storage
Scott Yu-Juan Designs the Organized Macintosh Studio
Edible Construction Cements
Japanese Scientists Produce Edible Cement from Food Waste
Blue Laser 3D Printers
The Meltio M600 can Print Titanium, Copper, Nickel, and More
Aftermarket 3D Printer Controllers
The Co Print ChromaSet Upgrades Existing 3D Printers
3D-Printed Ceramic Home Facades
The Ceramic House in Amsterdam Gets a Ceramic Feature
Plant-Based 3D-Printed Meat
Forma Foods Offers an Innovative Alternative to Meat Production
3D-Printing Prototyping Courses
ASU Offers a 3D Printing Course for Adults to Learn the Basics
Accessible 3D Printers
The Qidi Plus 4 is a Novice-Friendly Printer with Advanced Features
Sticky Note Printers
Mangoslab's Nemonic Gen 2 Brings Memo Making to a New Generation
Mealworm-Inspired 3D-Printed Stools
William Eliot Designs the Digested Objects Stool
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
Instant Film Smartphone Printers
The FUJIFILM Instax Mini Link 3 Was Created with Google
Paper-Made Dissolvable E-Waste
Franziska Kerber Designs a New Source of Sustainable Electronic
Doll-Inspired Retro Instant Cameras
Mattel and Kodak Join Forces on a Barbie Instant Camera
Hyper-Speed Manufacturing Printers
Raise3D Introduces the High-Speed Pro3 HS Series Printer
Portable Photobooth Printers
The HP Sprocket Photobooth is Debuting at CES 2024
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Multi-Material 3D Printers
The F200 Pro is a High-Performance Printer with Temperature Resistance
Miniature Ink-Free Photo Printers
The Canon IVY 2 Features ZINK Technology and More
Spicy 3D-Printed Bouillons
The Sugar Lab's Kimchi Bouillons Add Savory Flavor to Soups
Comprehensive 3D Printing Resources
'Udemy' Offers Engaging Online Courses on 3D Printing
Customized Corporate Chocolate Gifts
Bitzel's Chocolate Introduced New Gifting Options
Flexible 3D Printing Devices
The MetalFab 300 Flex 3D Uses a Dual-Laser System and Adaptable Area
High-Speed Printing Units
Centauri Introduces the Core-XY System for 3D Printing
Self-Updating E-Ink Newspapers
Project E Ink Presents Fresh Headlines Daily
3D-Printed Sustainable Home Designs
HONOKA LAB Presents the TATAMI ReFAB PROJECT
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
Polaroid-Inspired Poetry Cameras
The Poetroid Uses AI To Print Poems Similar to a Polaroid
Tattoo Design Generators
Tattoo Cook Creates Tattoos with 20 Unique Artistic Styles
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
Speedy Large-Scale 3D Printers
The ERYONE Thinker X400 is Ready for Print Farm Setups
Themed Pizza Dough Presses
The 'Pizza Form' Transforms Dough into a Variety of Shapes
Functional Gingerbread Cameras
Dmitri Tcherbadji Created a Camera That Shoots with Instant Film
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
Textural Plant-Based Chocolate Cakes
2foods Gâteau Chocolate Can Be Enjoyed Three Ways
Modern WiFi-Equipped Toasters
Revolution Cooking Previews its Advanced Revolution Toaster
3D Medicine Printers
DoseRx1 is a CES 2024 Innovation Awards Honoree
3D-Printed Matcha Figurines
The Sugar Lab's Godzilla Matcha Monsters are Ready to Add to Hot Water
Advanced Printing Techniques
BrandMyDispo Has Introduced Printing Techniques for Custom Mylar Bags
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
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Classroom-Focused 3D Printers
The MakerBot Sketch Sprint is Affordable and Fit for Novice Use
3D-Printable Toy Ranges
MakerWorld 'CyberBrick' Has Reusable Electronics and 3D-Printed Models
Liquid Metal 3D-Printing Techniques
MIT Researchers Develop a Liquid Metal Printing Process
Collaborative 3D Printers
The FLSUN T1's Integrated AI Camera Offers Real-Time Monitoring
3D-Printed Colorful Vessels
Olivier Van Herpt Creates New Machined Vessels with a Painted Look
Spiced 3D-Printed Chocolates
These Pumpkin Spice Latte Chocolates are Printed with Cozy Spices
Thermochromic Ink Packaging
Thermochromic Ink Enhances Go-GURT’s New Packaging Experience
Custom Holiday Ornaments
Staples Print Services Make Custom Gifting Easy
3D-Printed Gamer Gummies
Nourished's Gummies for Gamers Support the Eyes & Energy Levels
Custom Transfer Printing Services
DesignBundles' DTFPrinter Targets for Crafters, Creatives & More
Desktop Vacuum Formers
The 'FORMART S' is a New Industrial-Grade Former with a Compact Size
Sci Fi-Themed Popcorn Machines
The Death Star Popcorn Maker Honors the Sci-Fi Franchise
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
Comprehensive Industrial 3D Printers
UltiMaker Unveils the Factor 4 Industrial-Grade 3D Printer
3D-Printed Cocoa Drops
Dreidel Cocoa Drops are Printed with Real Cocoa and Really Spin
Elongated Photo Printers
The HP Sprocket Panorama Creates Photo Booth Strips and More
Research-Focused Label Printing
GA International's LabTAG Division Debuts New Integration
Industrial 3D Printing Machines
Rejig and Amecos Launch a New S100 SLS 3D Printer Across Europe
Highly Precise 3D Printers
The UltiMaker S8 Caters to Professional and Industrial Users
Playful 3D-Printed Lighting Designs
Emil Robbrecht Designs Vibrant Sustainable Lamps
Craft-Focused Mini Heat Presses
The HTVRONT Mini Heat Press 3 is Compact and Versatile
Nostalgic 3D-Printed Arcade Clocks
3DProSkillsCreations Creates the Adorable Arcade Clock
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
All-in-One Crafting Peripherals
The Liene PixCut S1 Prints Stickers and Cuts for Crafts
Personal Manufacturing 3D Printers
The Bambu Lab H2D Supports a Range of Maker Tasks
Mailbox-Shaped Scanner Printers
Dohui Kim Designs the Nostalgic tou Device Concept
Customizable Certificate Makers
SmashingDocs Has a Certificate Maker to Suit Any Occassion
Game-Inspired Toasters
The Minecraft Green Creeper Toaster is a Functional Kitchen Collectible
Double-Sided Photo Printers
Epson Introduces the MiniLab Photo Printer with Double-Sided Printing
Texting Publication Services
'My Forever Books' Turns Texts into Printed Books