The growing collection of personal media printers is a testament to the ever volatile ways in which people synthesize information.
Many of these mini printers are designed so that they will automatically print media that is relevant to you. Through social media access (like Facebook account connectivity) or customized gadget/website selection, RSS or newsfeed-like updates can be compiled into a receipt-esque printout. This relatively new concept lets people have highly customizeable hard copies of information that are bite-sized and easily read without being so dependant on our cell phones. Can you imagine having the latest photo updates from Instagram as well as the headliners from the New York Times printed out by your bedside, each morning?
Since the super powerful smartphone has made so much go digital, the need for a full-fledged printer is not practical anymore (outside of school and work, of course). However, the idea of a post-it note still remains attractive as many are against completely letting go of the tangible. By mixing both personal and world news into a customized paper, the takeover of mini-printers might erase the need for print newspapers completely.
12 Personal Media Printers
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Phone Photo Printers
This Polaroid iPhone Dock Concept Lets You Print Photos Anywhere
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News Toilet Paper
RSStroom Reader
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Tiny Personalized Newspapers
'Little Printer' Shows Miniature Updates Important to You
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Texty Photo Equipment
The Descriptive Camera Develops a Narrative of a Scene in Words
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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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Capsular Coffee Shop Printers
The Samsung Cafe Print Makes Bistros Appealing Productivity Centers
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Electronic Conversation Printers
BlackBox by Joe Doucet Makes Hard Copies of Messages
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Post-It Printers
Dongyeon Kim Brings the Post-It Note into the Digital Age
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Personal Thermal Printers
The mPrinter Combines Open Source Software with Old School Hardware
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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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Fabulous Photograph Accessories
Polaroid-Shaped Adornments by Amy Blasco Jewelry
Stubby Printers
The Pencil Printer by Hoyoung Lee Replaces Ink With Stubs
Interactive Tech Tables
Amnesia Razorfish Connect Allows Seamless Media Sharing
Phone Photo Printers
This Polaroid iPhone Dock Concept Lets You Print Photos Anywhere
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The Mel Stringer Etsy Shop Offers Instantaneous Creativity
Polaroid Life Compilations
Erik Brunetti's Decades of Creative Polaroid Photographs
Disposable Printers
The Instant Cartridge Printer Prints Pictures On-The-Go
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The Revolve Camera Dolly Serves All Videography Purposes
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The Magnifi iPhone Photoadapter Case Connects to Optical Instruments
Paper-Playing Turntables
The IDEO C60 Redux Turns Collages into Mix Tapes
Tiny Personalized Newspapers
'Little Printer' Shows Miniature Updates Important to You
Religious Printers
TextBase by Blair Fraser Digitally Keeps the Faith Alive
Convertible Computer Peripherals
The AVES Inkjet Printer Transforms to Carry Out its Task
Disposable Digital Cameras
The IKEA Cardboard Digital Camera is Debuted at Milan Design Week
Fragrance-Filled Postcards
The 'Food Printer' Shares Food with Friends Across the World
Texty Photo Equipment
The Descriptive Camera Develops a Narrative of a Scene in Words
Retro Camera Lamps
Dan Riordan Turns Photographer's Tools Into Objets d'Art
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The Canon Eos 60da DSLR Takes Intergalactic Photos of Space
Transparent Camera Displays
The Rec Camera Makes Taking the Perfect Photo Foolproof
Photographic Phone Covers
The Polaroid iPhone Decal Makes Your Smartphone a Classic Camera
Electronic Origami Machines
Mac Funamizu's Dream Printer Creates Fully Folded 3D Models
Polaroid Style Collages
Pawaka SS11 Collection is Model Fa Empel's First Foray into Fashion
Polaroid Media Printers
The Oksu Digital Data Printer Delivers Visuals and Virtual Links
Inkless Eco-Printers
The Tanning Printer Uses the Sun to Sear Images and Text onto Stationary
Eco-Friendly Notepads
The IE-TAG Sticky Notes are Made from Housing Wood Waste
Portable 3D Printers
PopFab by Ilan Moyer and Nadya Peek Fits in a Briefcase & Works Anywhere
Vintage Polaroid Lookbooks
The Balabushka Remnants SS 2011 Collection Has a Stylish 50s Flair
Ultra-Green Printers (UPDATE)
The Eco-Friendly Pencil Printer II Gives Pencil Shavings a Good Home
WiFi-Equipped Video Cameras
The new JVC GY-HM650 Boasts a Variety of Unbeatable Tech Features
Capsular Coffee Shop Printers
The Samsung Cafe Print Makes Bistros Appealing Productivity Centers
Shot Steadying Camera Contraptions
The T3-MT and T3-41 Moving Vehicle Systems Aid Filmmakers
Sticky Note Timetables
This Post-It Organizer Prevents Clutter and Confusion
Ultra Efficient Plugs
Sticord Plugs are Handy and Save Energy
DIY Plaything Printers
The BattleBricks MakerLegoBot is a Fully Functioning Block Printer
Killer Post-Its
The Murder Ink Sticky-Note Pad Will Help You Solve True Crime Mysteries
Tubular Paper Machines
Yang Jae Wook's Circle Printer is Sleek and Space-Saving
Do-All Touchscreen Tech Concepts
The AC Portable Office Functions as Both a Tablet and Printer
Perpetual Printers
The Prepeat Inkless Printer from Sanwa Newtec is for Upscale Eco-Offices
Electronic Conversation Printers
BlackBox by Joe Doucet Makes Hard Copies of Messages
Rotating Publishing Appliances
The Communal Arc Printer by Rene Lee Caters to Large Offices
Hipster Photo Printers
The Instagram Blurb Book Tells a Story with Pictures Taken on the Fly
Silly Comic Stationary
The Selifusen Manga Post-It Notes are Fun and Quirky
Touchscreen Fax Machines
The Panasonic KX-PW821 Proves That the Fax Isn't Dead Just Yet
High-Res Printers
Epson Stylus Photo R2000 Ink Jet Printer Brings Print-Store Quality Home
Earth-Loving Printers
The Reenk Pen Ink Printer Sets the Tone for Eco-Conscious Copiers
Compact Upright Electronics
The BookShelf Printer by Boaz Zemer Frees Up Space on Your Desk
Printing Skin
Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine Designs Futuristic Wound Treatment
Ink-Erasing Printers
The Ink Removal Printer Adds Longevity to Your Looseleaf
Partitioned Reminder Notes
The SAVE Post-Note Encourages You to Save Paper
Printing Computer Screens
The Prinitor by Dong Min Park Reduces Peripheral Costs
Flashlight-Like Film Recorders
The 'EXTU' Camera is Useful in Virtually Any Setting
3D-Printed Fossils
The Sam Noble Museum is Remaking History
Post-It Printers
Dongyeon Kim Brings the Post-It Note into the Digital Age
Social Media Stickies
Update Messages the Old School Way with Vintage Twitter Post-It Notes
Upcycled Printer Stamps
The Relife Cartridge Turns Nearly Empty Ink Cartridges into Office Tools
Touchpad Printers
The Epson Artisan 725 Arctic Edition is Super Stylish
Printeractive Cause Campaigns
The Gulf Restoration Network Interactive Postcard is Awesome
Emailing Printers
The HP Google Printer Connects Your Printing Device to the Web
Clutter-Free Typesetters
The 'I'm Hanging Printer' by Marc Juhyun Cha Keeps the Office Desk Tidy
Smartphone Printers
The iPhone Photo Printer Makes Mobile Images Picture Perfect
Portable Photo Printers
Canon Selphy ES3 and ES30
Disguised Compact Printers
The Book Printer is Small Enough to Fit in Your Book Bag
Personalized Postcards
Markus Huttary's Polapost Digital Camera Prints on the Spot