While you may have seen printers at home,
shops or offices, they generally follow the same design of a box shaped
product. However, the Xiaomi Youpin platform is crowdfunding a new handheld
printer that can print anywhere on the go.
The PrinterPods handheld DIY printer is
essentially a product made for users that want the ability of personalized
customizability. It can be used on various different surfaces, with users being
able to print on cups, computers, clothes, and even skin. In other words, the
handheld DIY printer is not limited to just paper like a traditional printer, and
offers a variety of other possibilities as well.
It uses a special ink which can be used on
skin, food, and clothes as well to cover them with distinctive logo or
patterns. The surface or object that is being printed does not have to be
completely flat either, making the product really versatile. This means that
you can also print on curved surfaces like cups. The length of the PrinterPods
handheld DIY printer is just 95mm, which is smaller than many smartphones as
well.
The body contains an integrated ink
cartridge that is built into a sleek and streamlined design that is easy to
grip. Its primary selling point is the fact that you can print anytime and
anywhere on the go. The printer also offers skin friendly, invisible, edible,
and even permanent ink options to choose fro mas well. So it is safe to use it
on yourself or on food. One can use the accompanying apps default fonts and patterns
or just add your own by uploading pictures. It is currently being crowdfunded
for 499 Yuan (US$ 72) on the Xiaomi Youpin platform.
