...teapot may soon be a possibility, as technology has been developed that allows 3D objects to be reproduced in chocolate with the first chocolate 3D printer. The project is being led by the University of Exeter in collaboration with Brunel University and software developer Delcam. The printer applies layers of chocolate instead of plastic and gradually builds it up until the finished product appears. Researchers are hopeful that online retailers w...
Fun 3D Printing Developments
...ent weeks fans of his work have began creating miniature versions using 3D printers that are “born” ready to move and are for sale from Shapeways. Theo claims this if the the Strandbeests charming us into producing them and is in-fact their way of multiplying and the code used to create them is in effect their own DNA. His philosophical viewpoint aside please take a moment check them out in action: That is all for now, but if you have any comments...
Brother DCP-195/197C Printer Review
...nter a very cheap and trouble free printer to run. Printing at a maximum of 33 pages per minute it is a pretty fast inkjet printer and relatively quiet when compared to some of the competition. However with a resolution of 1200 by 6000dpi it does not give the sharpest photo prints and keen photographers may be better off looking at 6+ colour Epson/Canon machines. That said the quality of photo prints to the naked eye is acceptable and should be ju...
Receipt Printer Video Game
...based on how long and far you have travelled. Due to the limited length of fax rolls 50m is the maximum distance your light can move and as the developer jokes “ecologically it’s pretty much a disaster, just like any real car”. As this is an independent project I don’t expect to see these units lining the shelves of video game stores anytime soon. If however like me you would like to get your hands on the game the online version of ‘Receipt Racer’...
Free MP4 Player Giveaway
...ceive a message asking for their full name a UK delivery address. For full terms and conditions please read more here. The Sweex Vidi 4GB is a nice little MP4 player for a general user but does not have the massive capacity some players offer. It is however a slim and functional little unit for anyone who wants their music, videos and photos on the go. It also has an equalizer and rechargeable battery. For more info and customer reviews please rea...
Twitter Giveaway Terms and Conditions
...ears old. Entrants must be UK residents. No product purchase necessary. Followers of @RefreshCarts are free to unfollow us at any time by clicking the relevant link on Twitter. However, Twitter users that no longer follow us when the draw takes place will not be elligable to claim the prize. Automated, multiple, bulk or third party entries cannot be accepted and will not be eligible to win. The prize is non-negotiable and a cash alternative will n...
Refilling Ink Cartridges (with a Printhead)
...hould now be all set to start printing again with your refilled cartridge. If your cartridge does not print correctly we recommend leaving it for a few hours or even overnight to give the ink chance to settle. With the majority of refilled cartridge the unit will still warn that it is low on ink. With the exception of Lexmark cartridges marked “Return Programme Cartridge” this will not stop you printing however and any warning can simply be ignore...
Refilling Lexmark 83 Colour Cartridge
...you need is at least one syringe, plus some universal cyan, magenta and yellow ink. Simply remove the label, widen the fill holes (if necessary) and fill the relevant chambers of the Lexmark 83 ink cartridge with the amount of ink mentioned below. For these cartridges, we recommend injecting the following amount of ink into each of the chambers (cyan/magenta/yellow): Lexmark 83/018L0042E: 7ml (21ml Total) As these cartridges do not have any air ho...
Refilling Lexmark 82 Black Cartridge
...l the relevant chambers of the Lexmark 82 ink cartridge with the amount of ink mentioned below. For these cartridges, we recommend injecting the following amount of black ink into the hole closest to the printhead: Lexmark 82/018L0032E: 20ml As these cartridges do not have any air holes to fill from directly, I would recommend carefully drilling your own with a thin drill bit. This guide is intended purely to show where to inject the ink into thes...
Refilling Lexmark 1, 2, 33, 35, 37A, 37XLA, 15A, 41A, 43XL & 5A Colour Ink Cartridges
...you need is at least one syringe, plus some universal cyan, magenta and yellow ink. Simply remove the label, widen the fill holes (if necessary) and fill the relevant chambers of the Lexmark 1, 2, 33, 35, 37A, 37XLA, 15A, 41A, 43XL & 5A ink cartridge with the amount of ink mentioned below. For these cartridges, we recommend injecting the following amount of ink into each of the chambers (cyan/magenta/yellow): 1/018CX781E: 7ml (21ml Total) 2/018C01...
