Aakash Gupta argues printers have not improved because better printers would threaten the high-margin ink business model, where hardware is near break-even and consumables drive profits.
Printers haven't improved in 20 years because improving them would destroy the most profitable business model in consumer hardware.
HP made $4.2 billion in printing revenue last quarter.
Ink cartridge margins run 60-70%. Hardware margins are close to zero.
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