Samsung Universal Print Driver: One driver to rule all laser printers

A typical issue for most tech administrators in offices is the hassle of having to install new drivers on individual computers when the firm purchases new machines. Samsung is looking to solve this problem by offering a universal protocol that works with not only the Korean chaebol's printers, but also machines by other manufacturers.

The Samsung Universal Print Driver was actually announced in May, but we got to know more about it today at a printer launch.
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Xerox looking to print computing smarts on fabric and plastic

And you thought computer chips were pervasive now.

In conjunction with a conference in Europe this week, Xerox has announced a new ink technology for printing electronic circuitry on everything from clothes to roll-up computer displays.

Xerox's process uses ink containing silver metal that can be used to wire up processing circuitry. It works on surfaces such as plastic that earlier have shown an inconvenient tendency to melt under the high temperature of liquid silver; Xerox's process works with an ink compound with a much lower temperature, the company said.
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Sony's new digital photo frame prints, has a 7-inch screen

Sony will be bringing its S-Frame DPP-F700 printer to the U.S. in January, the company announced Thursday. It's basically a dye-sub snapshot printer, but with a 7-inch LCD. The screen can be tilted up when the printer is in use and then folded flat against the printer so that when you remove the paper tray, you can stand the unit up horizontally or vertically.

Update: Consumers in Asia can expect the DPP-F700 earlier. It will be available come November with pricing announced closer to launch date.

I had a chance to play around with one and, well, it's a photo printer with a larger-than-usual LCD on top. The extra screen real estate is nice, though, especially when using the F700's editing options such as cropping and adjusting brightness, contrast, hue, and sharpness. And, of course, it's better than looking at just a photo printer.
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Epson outs PictureMate Charm personal photo printer

Just in time for the holiday gift-buying rush, Epson on Tuesday announced a brand new PictureMate personal photo printer. We've reviewed plenty of Epson's 4 x 6-inch photo printers in the past, but its latest PictureMate Charm promises maximum versatility and print durability for just US$150.

The PictureMate Charm gives home photo enthusiasts a new way to produce lab-quality photos on the go at parties, special events, family vacations, and so on, thanks to the inclusion of a carrying handle and a dual-purpose lid that also happens to double as a paper input tray.

Creative types will be pleased to see a variety of color effects and layout options that turn photos into wallet-size proof sheets, stickers, and more. Featuring 5760 x 1440 dpi, the PictureMate Charm boasts the highest print resolution in its class with built-in auto photo correction and red-eye removal in tow. The Charm will also come with ink and 100 sheets of either glossy or matte-finish 4 x 6-inch photo paper.

Via Crave CNET

Punch Camera prints hole-filled papers

Designer Matty Martin's Punch Camera has a built-in printer, but it doesn't use ink to print photographs. Instead, the device punches holes of different sizes on a piece of paper to "print" the captured image.

Inside the Punch Camera are rows of puncturing mechanisms. After a picture is taken and sent to print, the shooter will first convert the image to halftone and then align the punchers and choose the appropriate hole size for each area. Once done, users will just have to slot a piece of paper into the snapper and press down to create the picture.
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