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		layer8 on June 24, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Tell HN: Brother printers now locking out non-OEM ... Reliable physical paper handling, e.g. supporting different paper weights, sizes. and thickness, duplex printing, avoiding paper jams, is nontrivial.

TheRealDunkirk on June 24, 2022 [–]

Well given that there are literally thousands of printers on the market that make it work, I'm guessing that can be replicated.

layer8 on June 25, 2022 | [–]

They make it work to various degrees, after decades of experience and R&D. It certainly won’t be easy, judging by the difficulties printers often still have.

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