Reparaible and open source paper printer

# OpenTools / OpenPrinter Source: [https://www.opentools.studio/](https://www.opentools.studio/)  is a**repairable,****compact**, and**robust****printer designed to last**\. **Fully repairable**and equipped with a**refillable ink system**, it adapts to your needs while**reducing your printing costs**\. **Easy to maintain**, it offers a sustainable, economical, and eco\-friendly alternative to traditional printers\.  With Openprinter,**easily refill your cartridges**\. **Reduce your costs**and**limit the waste of consumables**\. **Take control of your ink consumption** ## **Master your ink consumption**in a few steps\. **Freedom to use your cartridges** Use your**black and/or colour**cartridges**independently**: print in black for essentials or in colour for your creations\. **No more frustrating blockages**like: "Cannot print in black because the yellow is empty\."   ## 1\. Just the**black cartridge** Print a rich and deep black ## 2\. Just the**color cartridge** Print vibrant colors and a light black  ## 3\. Cartridges**black & color** You have both options **Free paper format** With Openprinter, you are**free to choose between standard sheets**or a**roll of versatile paper**\. Print not only in**standard****formats**, but also in**banners**, strips**and completely customized**formats\. ## Thanks to the**integrated cutter, unleash your creativity\.** **Print**also on sheets**A4**and**A3**   ## Remove the roller easily ## to place paper's sheets \(A4, A3, Tabloid, Letter\) ## **Flexible configurations** To place**on a desk**or**mount on a wall**— you choose\. Openprinter**fits anywhere**\. Create a**new work space**that makes your exchanges smoother and more modern\.   ## **Compact** The**most compact printer/plotter**on the market\.**Easy to move**, it fits anywhere and can be stored in an instant\.  ## **Robust\.Repairable\.Open\. Durable\.** Composed of**standard and open source components**, Openprinter is**easy to assemble**,**maintain**, and**repair**, ensuring**longevity**\. Keep your machine and consumables for as long as possible and help**reduce electronic waste**\.  ## **A self\-assembly kit**or**already assembled**and ready to use\. ## **Independent of operating systems** Equipped with an open source**print server \(CUPS\)**, Open Printer works with**Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS**\. It handles all your printing, both**locally**and over the**network**, for a simple, flexible, and**driver\-free experience**\. **Customize it** **Choose the coloured**version that resembles you\. Thanks to**open source**, you can also print your own 3D parts to create a unique printer\. **Technical specifications****​** - Black and white : 600 dpi - Color : 1200 dpi - Speed : to be defined - **European formats** - Sheet : A4, A3 - Paper roll : 29\.7 cm \(wide\) 18 m or 37\.5 m \(long\) - **North American formats** - Letter, Tabloid - Paper roll : 11 inch \(wide\) - **Compatible cartridges** - HP 63 and HP 63 XL \(US\) - HP 302 and HP 302 XL \(Europe\) - HP 803 and HP 803 XL \(Asia\) - **Rechargeable ink cartridges \(with the Inkit\)** - 100ml ink bottles \(Black, Magenta, Cyan, Yellow\) - Vials - **Modes of cartridge use** - single cartridge \(black or color\) - or both \(black and color\) - USB Type\-C \(computer\) - USB Type\-A \(USB flash drive / storage device\) - Wi\-Fi 802\.11ac \(AirPrint\) - Bluetooth 4\.1 - Main board : Raspberry Pi Zero W - Cartridge board : STM32 microcontroller - Computer : Windows, macOS, Linux, - Phone : iOS, Android 497 × 233 × 111 mm 19,5 × 9,2 × 4,4 in - On a desk - Mural \(with the wall kit\) 24 V DC, 2\.1 mm connector TFT LCD 1\.47 inch, 172 x 320 px **Pre\-order campaign** To**reserve your machine**, follow our**crowdfunding**campaign on[**Crowdsupply**](https://www.crowdsupply.com/open-tools/open-printer)**\.** ## **Frequently Asked Questions** **Cartridges** The cartridges can be found in usual retail outlets and online\. This model is sold worldwide and widely distributed\. Europe : HP 302, HP 302 XL US : HP 63, HP 63XL Asia : HP 803, HP 803XL You can also find them at**our suppliers: Printerre\.** **Paper roll** Paper roll \(29\.7 cm x 18 m\) or \(29\.7 cm x 37\.5 m\) are easily found online\. **Ink** Open Tools will sell the**Inkit**: 4 x bottles \(black, magenta, cyan, yellow\) and refill tools\. **Two elements will help you save money :** **Machine durable :**designed to be robust and last a long time, all components are repairable, and replacement parts are available in full for a long time\. By keeping your machine over time, you save money\. **Low ink and consumable costs :**the cartridges are refillable with ink and without blocking \(no DRM\)\. Moreover, the ink sold by Open Tools allows you to achieve an economical cost per page\. **With your phone**, you can scan all your documents in high definition\. The**advantages**compared to a traditional scanner : 1. **Mobility / speed :**scan anywhere instantly with your phone, no need for a computer\. 2. **Automatic cropping**and**contrast adjustment\.** 3. **PDF conversion, quick storage**and**sending to email, Drive, Dropbox, Onedrive, etc\.\.\.** Here are the**free and tested applications**: Genius Scan, CamScanner\. **Standard mechanical components**: easily found from several suppliers\. All the**plastic parts can be made with a 3D printer**\. The electronic boards will be purchasable through our distributors\. **Tutorial videos**will be available on our YouTube channel for**free**\. The files will be**open source**\. A patent as well as a design and model registration have been made to protect the technical architecture and design of Openprinter\. These protections ensure recognition of design work while preserving the project's spirit of openness\. Open Printer is distributed under the[Creative Commons BY\-NC\-SA 4\.0 license](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/legalcode.en)\. This means that everyone is free to use, share, and modify the project, provided they credit the original author, share derivatives under the same license, and do not use it for commercial purposes\. This approach encourages collaboration and innovation while ensuring an ethical and fair framework for the project's dissemination\. We’ll share the files once the final version of the product is ready, to prevent malfunctions and avoid having multiple inconsistent versions\. ## **Partners**