# Chat-Based Printing Bots HP's Facebook Messenger Bot Prints When Engaged in Conversation By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-06-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/messenger-bot References: [developers.hp](https://developers.hp.com/public/blog/facebook-announces-hp-print-bot-f8) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/HPPrintBot) There are wireless systems and [mobile apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yapbot) that have significantly improved the process of getting a document to print and [HP](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-siteprint) is continuing to offer greater convenience to consumers with its [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emoji-bot) Messenger Bot. The 'HP Print Bot' works within Facebook Messenger and makes it easy for consumers to print their photos, documents and files after starting a "conversation" with the AI bot. The bot is able to make comments like "Nice photo!" before offering a button to confirm printing on a connected HP printer, which brings some friendly human qualities to the inanimate device. The Facebook Messenger bot is also able to send notifications to a user when it is nearing the time to replace the ink or toner cartridges for the printer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Wireless Printing Solutions:** The trend of wireless systems and mobile apps that streamline the printing process creates opportunities for disruptive innovations in printing technology. - **Chat-based Artificial Intelligence:** The use of chat-based AI bots like HP's Messenger bot presents opportunities for disruptive innovations in customer engagement and personalized printing experiences. - **Smart Printer Notifications:** The trend of printer bots sending notifications for ink or toner replacement opens opportunities for disruptive innovations in device management and automated supply reordering. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Printing Technology:** In the printing technology industry, there are opportunities to develop new wireless systems and mobile apps that simplify the printing process and enhance user experience. - **Artificial Intelligence:** The use of chat-based AI bots creates opportunities for the artificial intelligence industry to develop more advanced and interactive virtual assistants for consumer applications. - **Office Equipment Supplies:** In the office equipment supplies industry, there are opportunities for disruptive innovations in automated supply management systems that utilize smart printer notifications for reordering ink or toner cartridges. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Worksite Printer Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-siteprint.md) - [Stylish Intelligent Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerhouse-office-printer.md) - [Autonomous Office Helper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nubo-smart.md) - [Chromatic AI Food Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikoffy-edibot.md) - [Communicative AI Documents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/docubot.md) - [App-Connected Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-sprocket-studio-plus.md) - [Artwork-Friendly Smartphone Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-instax-mini-link-plus.md) - [Intelligently Integrated Chatbots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/integrated-chatbot.md) - [Powerhouse Office Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laserjet.md)