Many computer users have a printer in their home or office that sits unused for the majority of the day, so the 'ZeccerBox' is designed to make the most of your peripheral.
The device works by being attached onto your printer, which will make it available on a public printer map on the brand's website. From here, customers can look to see who has a printer nearby, send them the document for printing and send a small payment for being able to use it.
The 'ZeccerBox' is an extension of the sharing economy boom in that users share items they own, but different in that they can make a little bit of extra money while they do so.
Printer-Sharing Devices
The 'ZeccerBox' Connects Your Printer to the Network for Customers to Use
Trend Themes
1. Printer-sharing Economy - The 'ZeccerBox' taps into the sharing economy trend by connecting individual printers to a network for public use, allowing users to earn extra income.
2. Peer-to-peer Printer Network - The 'ZeccerBox' creates a network of printers that can be accessed and utilized by customers, disrupting traditional print services.
3. Marketplace for Printer Usage - The 'ZeccerBox' creates an online marketplace for printer usage, enabling users to locate nearby printers and pay for their services.
Industry Implications
1. Printing Services - The 'ZeccerBox' disrupts the traditional printing services industry by offering a peer-to-peer network of printers.
2. Sharing Economy - The 'ZeccerBox' is a disruptive innovation opportunity within the sharing economy industry, providing a platform for individuals to share their unused printers for a fee.
3. Online Marketplaces - The 'ZeccerBox' presents a disruptive innovation opportunity within the online marketplaces industry by creating a platform for users to connect and pay for printer usage.