Arlitsch mentions that “paired with speedy scanning technology, such as the Kirtas Book Scanner, it is now becoming much more possible to offer personal copies of original source materials to academics and laypersons alike.”2 This would make it possible for the common person to have a copy of old texts that may be scarce, perhaps even texts that are too fragile to handle in their original state. The average consumer may not be interested in personal copies of old manuscripts, but this may appeal to a smaller market and therefore increase the potential of the Espresso Book Machine becoming widespread. Overall the Espresso Book Machine is a fascinating prospect when it comes to new methods of printing. Although its performance on a large scale may not be practical, this machine has many features that could have a viable use in the future of printing. The potential for customizable books, and self-publishing opportunities alone could launch this technology into the realm of widely commercialized machinery. At the very least the odd name of the machine could spark interest in the average consumer, who might already enjoy a cup of coffee when reading a
Arlitsch mentions that “paired with speedy scanning technology, such as the Kirtas Book Scanner, it is now becoming much more possible to offer personal copies of original source materials to academics and laypersons alike.”2 This would make it possible for the common person to have a copy of old texts that may be scarce, perhaps even texts that are too fragile to handle in their original state. The average consumer may not be interested in personal copies of old manuscripts, but this may appeal to a smaller market and therefore increase the potential of the Espresso Book Machine becoming widespread. Overall the Espresso Book Machine is a fascinating prospect when it comes to new methods of printing. Although its performance on a large scale may not be practical, this machine has many features that could have a viable use in the future of printing. The potential for customizable books, and self-publishing opportunities alone could launch this technology into the realm of widely commercialized machinery. At the very least the odd name of the machine could spark interest in the average consumer, who might already enjoy a cup of coffee when reading a