Samsung is the first company to be granted access to the Send Anywhere API, which is powering a new service for its printer business that allows enterprise customers to send scans to a device direct from their printer.
Amazon says it will now power ink replenishment service for select Samsung printers, as well.
Kinko's, Xerox's largest private-sector customer, spends more than $20 million a month on service and leasing fees for Xerox products, and just signed another two-year $290 million contract with Xerox for printers and services.
The idea is that the partners — so far, H.P. has lined up 40 — can build software and services for its Web printers.
In particular, it adds specific support for printers made by MakerBot and 3D Systems as well as online 3D printing service Shapeways.
Service mechanics could have portable 3D printers in their vans, or hardware stores could offer part-printing services.3D printers would also be invaluable in remote areas.
Ford employees in the United States and the Philippines received personal computers, printers and unlimited Internet service for as little as $5 a month.
Dell also is moving into new markets for printers.
Watch for printers that are refurbished or factory refreshed.
Windows will scan for printers connected to the network.
Your car will be able to download content from the web to keep the kids entertained on a long journey, and also book itself in for a service; your printer won't need you to respond to warnings about low ink but will simply go online and order it in the background.
