# Compact No-Frills Printers The 'Paper' Print System Offers Just the Basics for Easy Office Use By M | Published 2016-06-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/print-system References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/06/27/a-printer-you-wont-despise/) & [ludwigrensch](http://www.ludwigrensch.com/) The 'Paper' print system by Ludwig Rensch offers a [no-frills office supply](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/typeframe) set that eliminates added embellishments and features to provide a simple, intuitive and easy to use device. The printing system is built to be [compact and easy to set up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eprint) in a variety of workspaces. The aesthetic of the device takes inspiration from a briefcase with a top handle, fold down side that acts as the paper tray that sits vertically to take up as little space as possible. The unit can be used to [print and scan documents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tou) without the need for added frills. The slender shape of the printer makes it ideal to set up on workspaces or desks without occupying too much surface space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalist Office Equipment:** There is an opportunity to create more office supplies with simplified interfaces and basic features for ease of use. - **Compact Workspace Design:** Designing office equipment and furniture to occupy minimal space is an opportunity for innovation in office design. - **User-friendly Technology:** Developing devices with user-friendly interfaces helps professionals to optimize their workflow and focus on the essentials. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Office Equipment:** The office equipment industry could benefit from focusing on compact, minimalist design and user-friendly interfaces for devices. - **Furniture:** Manufacturers of office furniture can create compact, multi-purpose pieces, that are designed with modern minimalism in mind. - **Technology:** Companies producing office technology can create user-focused systems that simplify the experience of using and maintaining the devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Saving Printer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roller-jet-printer.md) - [Freestyle Desktop Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dual-printer-device.md) - [Industrial Handheld Printer Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scribe-handheld-printer.md) - [3D-Printed E Ink Typewriters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tapico-typer.md) - [Retro Writer Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/px88.md) - [Subtle Smartphone-Friendly Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-image-box.md) - [Stylish Intelligent Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerhouse-office-printer.md) - [Remote Work-Oriented Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxify.md) - [Advanced Tap-to-Print Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-pixlab-x1.md)