HP patents ink cartridge vending machines

[Archean]

HP is apparently thinking about a way to increase the number of locations where its customers could obtain new printer cartridges, give back old cartridges and refill their used cartridges A patent filing outlines the idea of ink cartridge vending machines. A vending machine could be an alternative to expensive cartridges that are ordered online.

 

[ravisunny2]

It could also make the refill process of a cartridge much more convenient (and, of course, makes sure that HP gets the sale and not a third-party ink provider).

Took a long time to figure that out!