The 'Printoss' Smartphone Photo Printer Scans Directly from a Phone's Screen
Laura McQuarrie — June 13, 2017 — Tech
References: japantrendshop & japantrends
One of the problems with most smartphone photo printers is that they require either a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection, or a companion app to begin the printing process. The Printoss Smartphone Photo Instant Printer aims to remove these obstacles by functioning as both a scanner and a printer.
With the Printoss, users are able to place their phone over the device, using their phone's screen to show the exact photo that they want printed. Once this setup has been arranged, users are able to press the shutter button on the Printoss device to activate the instant printing of their photo.
Printoss creator Takara Tomy has plans to release the all-new device in fun colorways in the hopes of appealing to young consumers. The award-winning hybrid printer and scanner recently made its debut at the Tokyo Toy Show.
With the Printoss, users are able to place their phone over the device, using their phone's screen to show the exact photo that they want printed. Once this setup has been arranged, users are able to press the shutter button on the Printoss device to activate the instant printing of their photo.
Printoss creator Takara Tomy has plans to release the all-new device in fun colorways in the hopes of appealing to young consumers. The award-winning hybrid printer and scanner recently made its debut at the Tokyo Toy Show.
Trend Themes
1. Instant Photo Printers - The Printoss device provides a new way of printing photos without requiring a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection, opening up the possibility for even more simple photo-printing devices.
2. Scanning and Printing Devices - The Printoss combines scanning and printing in one device, suggesting potential for the creation of more devices that can perform multiple functions.
3. Hybrid Printer-scanner Devices - The Printoss has won awards for its innovative combination of scanning and printing capabilities, indicating a growing demand for multifunctional and compact devices.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The Printoss presents new opportunities for innovation in how people consume printed photographs.
2. Toy and Game Manufacturing - Toy companies, such as Takara Tomy, can expand into the tech industry by creating similar hybrid devices.
3. Printing Services - Printing companies can potentially blend scanning and printing services, using the Printoss as an example of how to simplify the process for customers.
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