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Doable but expensive. A wifi version would need at least:

wifi chip plus antenna - $30

microcontroller + associated bits - $8-15 or so

stepper motor drivers (you need two) - $8 or so

stepper motors - $6 min

printhead and ink - $12, replaceable

Battery and charging circuitry

And that's not counting manufacturing and profit. Would you pay $70+ for printed toilet paper? If a couple people would, I'm willing to design the device, sell a couple, and open source it.



I would, if it didn't mean a.) having to wait ages to get a piece of paper, then the next one... b.) any ink rubbing off on fingers or elsewhere.


Speed is traded off for resolution. The thicker the paper, the more it would absorb the ink, and the less would rub off. I would not recommend this for thin (2 layer) paper.

If you are actually interested in doing this, I'd be up for doing the project. I actually have the motors, motor drivers, microcontroller, and inkjet cartridge full of red ink already. I also have a 3d printer for mechanical prototyping, and a good supply of toilet paper. If you are interested in working on this with me, email me at kliment.yanev at gmail.




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