# Ultimate Mobile Printer on Your Notebook Lid Trak By Ayman | Published 2008-03-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trak References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2008/03/05/killing-trees-on-the-go/) Destined to become the ultimate printing companion to business men, travellers and students alike, **Trak** by designer Hung Chih Wang brings ultra mobility to printers. The extremely slim **Trak** printer fits on the back of the screen of a notebook and is conveniently powered by USB. No messy power cables. The detachable printer head zips along a track on the printer itself to get the job done. For another space-saving and unusual printer design, check out the vertical Hanging Printer: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ultra-mobile Printers:** The trend of developing extremely portable printers, such as Trak, could lead to disruptive innovation in mobile office technology. - **Usb-powered Devices:** The trend of creating USB-powered devices, such as Trak, could lead to disruptive innovation in reducing the amount of messy cords and cables needed in a workspace. - **Detachable Printer Heads:** The trend of detachable printer heads, like the one on Trak, could lead to disruptive innovation in modular design and repair. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** The technology industry could benefit from advancements in ultra-mobile printers and USB-powered devices such as Trak. - **Office Supplies:** Trak and other ultra-mobile printers have the potential to disrupt the office supplies industry by replacing traditional, bulky printers. - **Education:** The education industry could benefit from ultra-mobile printers like Trak, making it easier for students to print their work on-the-go without the need for bulky equipment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper Waste Reduction Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-printer-concept.md) - [Industrial Handheld Printer Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scribe-handheld-printer.md) - [Paper-Saving Printer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roller-jet-printer.md) - [Pocket-Sized Smartphone Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-instant-photo-printer.md) - [Sticky Note Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nemonic-gen-2.md) - [Race‑inspired Tracker Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/race-track-desk.md) - [Screen-Equipped Laptop Trackpads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-ink-epaper-trackpad.md) - [Modular Wooden Desk Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/track-concept.md) - [Subtle Smartphone-Friendly Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-image-box.md)