OpenPrinter

OpenTools / OpenPrinter

is a

repairable,

compact

, and

robust

printer designed to last

.

Fully repairable

and equipped with a

refillable ink system

, it adapts to your needs while

reducing your printing costs

Easy to maintain

, it offers a sustainable, economical, and eco-friendly alternative to traditional printers.

With Openprinter, easily refill your cartridges .

Reduce your costs and limit the waste of consumables .

Take control of your ink consumption

Master your ink consumption in a few steps.

Freedom to use your cartridges

Use your black and/or colour cartridges independently : print in black for essentials or in colour for your creations.

No more frustrating blockages like: "Cannot print in black because the yellow is empty."

1. Just the black cartridge

Print a rich and deep black

2. Just the color cartridge

Print vibrant colors and a light black

3. Cartridges black & color

You have both options

Free paper format

With Openprinter, you are free to choose between standard sheets or a roll of versatile paper .

Print not only in standard formats , but also in banners , strips and completely customized formats.

Thanks to the integrated cutter, unleash your creativity.

Print also on sheets A4 and A3

Remove the roller easily

to place paper's sheets (A4, A3, Tabloid, Letter)

Flexible configurations

To place on a desk or mount on a wall — you choose. Openprinter fits anywhere .

Create a new work space that makes your exchanges smoother and more modern.

Compact

The most compact printer/plotter on the market. Easy to move , it fits anywhere and can be stored in an instant.

Robust. Repairable. Open. Durable.

Composed of standard and open source components , Openprinter is easy to assemble , maintain , and repair , ensuring longevity .

Keep your machine and consumables for as long as possible and help reduce electronic waste .

A self-assembly kit or already assembled and ready to use.

Independent of operating systems

Equipped with an open source print server (CUPS) , Open Printer works with Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS .

It handles all your printing, both locally and over the network , for a simple, flexible, and driver-free experience .

Customize it

Choose the coloured version that resembles you. Thanks to open source , you can also print your own 3D parts to create a unique printer.

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Technical specifications ​

Resolution / Speed

• Black and white : 600 dpi

• Color : 1200 dpi

• Speed : to be defined

Paper formats

• European formats

• Sheet : A4, A3

• Paper roll : 29.7 cm (wide) 18 m or 37.5 m (long)

• North American formats

• Letter, Tabloid

• Paper roll : 11 inch (wide)

Cartridges

• Compatible cartridges

• HP 63 and HP 63 XL (US)

• HP 302 and HP 302 XL (Europe)

• HP 803 and HP 803 XL (Asia)

• Rechargeable ink cartridges (with the Inkit)

• 100ml ink bottles (Black, Magenta, Cyan, Yellow)

• Vials

• Modes of cartridge use

• single cartridge (black or color)

• or both (black and color)

Connectivity

• USB Type-C (computer)

• USB Type-A (USB flash drive / storage device)

• Wi-Fi 802.11ac (AirPrint)

• Bluetooth 4.1

Processor

• Main board : Raspberry Pi Zero W

• Cartridge board : STM32 microcontroller

Operating system (OS) compatibility

• Computer : Windows, macOS, Linux,

• Phone : iOS, Android

Dimensions

497 × 233 × 111 mm

19,5 × 9,2 × 4,4 in

Installation configurations

• On a desk

• Mural (with the wall kit)

Power supply

24 V DC, 2.1 mm connector

Display

TFT LCD 1.47 inch, 172 x 320 px

Pre-order campaign

To reserve your machine , follow our crowdfunding campaign on Crowdsupply .

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find cartridges, Paper roll or ink ?

The cartridges can be found in usual retail outlets and online. This model is sold worldwide and widely distributed.

Europe : HP 302, HP 302 XL

US : HP 63, HP 63XL

Asia : HP 803, HP 803XL

You can also find them at our suppliers: Printerre.

Paper roll

Paper roll (29.7 cm x 18 m) or (29.7 cm x 37.5 m) are easily found online.

Ink

Open Tools will sell the Inkit : 4 x bottles (black, magenta, cyan, yellow) and refill tools.

Why is Openprinter economical ?

Two elements will help you save money :

Machine durable : designed to be robust and last a long time, all components are repairable, and replacement parts are available in full for a long time.

By keeping your machine over time, you save money.

Low ink and consumable costs : the cartridges are refillable with ink and without blocking (no DRM).

Moreover, the ink sold by Open Tools allows you to achieve an economical cost per page.

Can we scan / copy documents ?

With your phone , you can scan all your documents in high definition. The advantages compared to a traditional scanner :

• Mobility / speed : scan anywhere instantly with your phone, no need for a computer.

• Automatic cropping and contrast adjustment.

• PDF conversion, quick storage and sending to email, Drive, Dropbox, Onedrive, etc...

Here are the free and tested applications : Genius Scan, CamScanner.

How to maintain my Openprinter if the company Open Tools disappears ?

Standard mechanical components : easily found from several suppliers.

All the plastic parts can be made with a 3D printer .

The electronic boards will be purchasable through our distributors.

Tutorial videos will be available on our YouTube channel for free .

The files will be open source .

Is Open printer technology protected ?

A patent as well as a design and model registration have been made to protect the technical architecture and design of Openprinter.

These protections ensure recognition of design work while preserving the project's spirit of openness.

Open Printer is distributed under the Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 license .

This means that everyone is free to use, share, and modify the project, provided they credit the original author, share derivatives under the same license, and do not use it for commercial purposes.

This approach encourages collaboration and innovation while ensuring an ethical and fair framework for the project's dissemination.

When will the open source resources be available ?

We’ll share the files once the final version of the product is ready, to prevent malfunctions and avoid having multiple inconsistent versions.

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