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PierreNick :apple_old_logo: 💾Community, DIY, open hardware and software has been part of the commodity <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/3Dprinting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#3Dprinting</a> world for over 20 years (<a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/RepRap" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#RepRap</a> et al.). Open projects, with parts you can source yourself or via kits (e.g. <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/Voron" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Voron</a>).What if—what IF! We did the same for plain old <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/2Dprinting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#2Dprinting</a>..? I’d build a 2D laser printer from a kit.(To be fair, I found a few resources and it seems like a daunting talk: lots of moving parts, optics, etc. 3D printers almost feel simpler, they’re just robots that push out hot plastic.) “Firmware update bricks HP printers” (and toner/ink DRM, etc.)<a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/printers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#printers</a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/enshitification" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#enshitification</a><a href="https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/03/firmware-update-bricks-hp-printers-makes-them-unable-to-use-hp-cartridges/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/03/firmware-update-bricks-hp-printers-makes-them-unable-to-use-hp-cartridges/</a>

sTiKyt :archlinux:How come there are no open-source 2D printers? We have all this open-source hardware—3D printers, soldering irons, single-board computers, and even some phones. But there’s still no DIY/open-source printer that lets you use any ink without hacks or tricks, one that’s easy to upgrade and expand, without forcing you to buy all kinds of proprietary nonsense. Why? I wish I had enough knowledge to start such a project. Hopefully, one day I will. Let's start a discussion! What do you think are the biggest challenges in creating an open-source 2D printer? What solutions could help overcome them? <a href="https://sharkey.stikyt.com/tags/OpenSource" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#OpenSource</a> <a href="https://sharkey.stikyt.com/tags/DIY" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DIY</a> <a href="https://sharkey.stikyt.com/tags/FreeHardware" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#FreeHardware</a> <a href="https://sharkey.stikyt.com/tags/LibreHardware" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibreHardware</a> <a href="https://sharkey.stikyt.com/tags/2DPrinting" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#2DPrinting</a> <a href="https://sharkey.stikyt.com/tags/Inkjet" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Inkjet</a> <a href="https://sharkey.stikyt.com/tags/RightToRepair" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#RightToRepair</a> <a href="https://sharkey.stikyt.com/tags/SelfHosted" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SelfHosted</a> <a href="https://sharkey.stikyt.com/tags/FOSS" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#FOSS</a>

vanilla_chiefFirst Benchy on my new printer. What do you think? <a href="https://chaos.social/tags/3Dprinting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#3Dprinting</a> <a href="https://chaos.social/tags/2Dprinting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#2Dprinting</a> <a href="https://chaos.social/tags/ratemyprint" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ratemyprint</a>

Artel Print<a href="https://petroskowo.pl/search?tag=Activism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Activism</a> <a href="https://petroskowo.pl/search?tag=support" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#support</a> <a href="https://petroskowo.pl/search?tag=DigitalPrinting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DigitalPrinting</a> <a href="https://petroskowo.pl/search?tag=2Dprinting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#2Dprinting</a> <a href="https://petroskowo.pl/search?tag=donationsneeded" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#donationsneeded</a> <a href="https://petroskowo.pl/search?tag=MutualAid" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MutualAid</a> <a href="https://petroskowo.pl/search?tag=ArtelPrint" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ArtelPrint</a>To provide technical support to selected community organisations, informal groups and individuals working for the public good, as of September 1st, <a href="https://petroskowo.pl/search?tag=TePeWu" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TePeWu</a> launches free (donations-funded) digital printing service. We can print stickers, flyers, folders, zines and posters in color or grayscale.See more at <a href="https://tepewu.pl/en/projekt-artel-print/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Artel Print Project – TePeWu Community</a>

Kevin Karhan :verified:<a href="https://infosec.town/@dis" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@dis</a> so we do get the <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/Enshittification" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Enshittification</a> of <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/2Dprinting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#2Dprinting</a> in <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/3Dprinting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#3Dprinting</a> these days?Fuck hell no!

OS/1337<a href="https://fosstodon.org/@frameworkcomputer" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@frameworkcomputer</a> <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/WhatsMissing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WhatsMissing</a>: An <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/OpenSource" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#OpenSource</a> <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/Printer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Printer</a> Design that can do if not <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/LED" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LED</a> / "<a href="https://infosec.space/tags/Laser" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Laser</a>" at least <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/Inkjet" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Inkjet</a> with COTS gylcol-based <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/ink" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ink</a> that doesn't dry up.After all, there are tons of <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/OpenSourced" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#OpenSourced</a> <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/3Dprinters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#3Dprinters</a> on the market, so doing <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/2Dprinter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#2Dprinter</a> shoudln't be that hard...All it needs to to is spit <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/PDF" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#PDF</a>|s on paper!The only reason I still use my <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/Deskjet6122" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Deskjet6122</a> is because it refuses to die, it works flawless on <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/Linux" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Linux</a> and both ink and 3rd party cartridges are so cheap, it's not worth biting the bullet and buy a chonky Xerox multifunction lazer because it would've to also replace the <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/OfficejetJ4150" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#OfficejetJ4150</a> that I still use for scanning...<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHX6tHdQGiQ" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHX6tHdQGiQ</a><a href="https://infosec.space/tags/ItAintBrokeDontReplaceIt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ItAintBrokeDontReplaceIt</a> <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/UseLonger" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#UseLonger</a> <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/Printers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Printers</a> <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/2Dprinting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#2Dprinting</a> <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/Printing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Printing</a> <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/RightToRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#RightToRepair</a> <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/Reuse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Reuse</a>

𒀭 enkidu 🍤<a href="https://chaos.social/@russss" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@russss</a> my word, the speed. <a href="https://social.lol/tags/2DPrinting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#2DPrinting</a>

Jyrki :paw_nonbinary:every time i have to deal with my inkjet printer i regret not getting a laser one :|<a href="https://pounced-on.me/tags/2dprinting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#2dprinting</a>

brettWorking on a pen plotter attachment/process for my 3d printer. I printed out a few different attachments before deciding that I really needed to custom design one. Ended up with something that can remain installed with or without a pen, as well as a spacer for the Z-limit switch that I can put on to quickly change modes. The software side will be explored in a few days' time. Hopefully I can make it work with Cura using a different printer profile. <a class="hashtag" href="https://brettiverse.com/tag/3dprinting" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#3dprinting</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://brettiverse.com/tag/3dprinter" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#3dprinter</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://brettiverse.com/tag/2dprinting" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#2dprinting</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://brettiverse.com/tag/projects" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#projects</a>

Matthew RimmerNew research - Matthew Rimmer, 'The Right to Repair: Patent Law and 3D Printing in Australia' (2023) 20 (1) Script-ed 130-202 <a href="https://script-ed.org/article/the-right-to-repair-patent-law-and-3d-printing-in-australia/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://script-ed.org/article/the-right-to-repair-patent-law-and-3d-printing-in-australia/</a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/righttorepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#righttorepair</a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/auspol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#auspol</a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/auslaw" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#auslaw</a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/patent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#patent</a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/2dprinting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#2dprinting</a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/3dprinting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#3dprinting</a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/lawreform" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#lawreform</a>

Eddie Peters :aws_logo: 🔐<a href="https://hachyderm.io/@shanselman" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@shanselman</a> based on interactions with my dad, we still haven't simplified <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/2dprinting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#2dprinting</a> enough

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