Ohio Engineer Creates Clever Printer Alternative That Doesn't Need Ink

That's exactly what David Berger (68), a retired mechanical engineer from Ohio, asked himself last year while trying to print a boarding pass for a trip to visit his grandkids.

"My old printer flashed 'low ink' the one time I actually needed it," David explains. "By the time I drove to the store and bought new cartridges, I'd missed my window. I stood there in the aisle looking at an $80 box of ink and thought — this is insane. There has to be a better way."

With over 30 years of engineering experience, David couldn't get the idea out of his head.

"The concept itself isn't complicated," Berger says. "Thermal printing has existed for decades — it's how receipts are printed. Nobody had bothered to make a full-size, portable version for everyday people."

After several months of tinkering in his workshop, he finally built a working prototype: a small printer that uses heat instead of ink, connects to your phone over Bluetooth, and prints crisp, full-size pages in seconds.

The result? Powerful printing performance without ink cartridges, without cords, without the chaos.

"I connected the prototype to my wife's phone, picked a recipe she'd been wanting to print, and tapped the button. Out came a perfectly clear page in about 8 seconds. She looked at me like I'd pulled a rabbit out of a hat."

No need to worry about noise either. The sleek design and upgraded motor of the Inkless Portable Printer ensure super-quiet operation — 10x quieter than a traditional printer. You can print a document at 6am without waking anyone in the house, or use it in a library without turning heads.

By printing inkless, you save money, save space, and save your sanity.

What started as a small Ohio experiment eventually became Inklesso — a patented portable printer now used in more than 50,000 households across the US.

No ink. Ever.

Uses advanced thermal printing technology — there's no cartridges, no toner, no refills. You literally never buy ink again.

No cords. No outlet needed.

A full charge lasts up to 200 pages. Keep it on your nightstand, in your purse, or in the glove compartment.

Extremely easy to use.

Download the free app, connect over Bluetooth, tap "print." That's it. If you can send a text message, you can use Inklesso.

Prints full-size documents.

Supports US Letter, A4, and A5 — the three paper sizes people actually use. Not a label printer, not a photo printer. A real printer.

Built to last.

Made from durable materials designed to last 4–5 years of everyday use.

Inklesso is designed for anyone who wants to:

• Print boarding passes, medical forms, and insurance papers without the hassle
• Print recipes, coupons, and photos of the grandkids
• Stop paying $60–$80 every few months on ink cartridges
• Print contracts or documents on the road, at the office, or on the go
• Finally have a printer that just works — without calling someone for tech help

As word has spread — and demand for Inklesso is exploding.

"We can barely keep up with production," Berger admits. The problem: as a small US company, Berger cannot produce unlimited quantities.

"We currently have around 2,000 units left in stock. Once they're gone, it will take at least 6 weeks before the next delivery."

Anyone ordering today can get Inklesso at its introductory price of less than $80.

A limited-time offer to enjoy its innovation and benefits at nearly half the regular price.

Bobby H. — My driveway hasn't been properly cleaned in 5 years. Wait — wrong product 😄 Ordered mine last week. Printed out my entire medicare paperwork in minutes. My wife thinks I'm a wizard now.

Sean R. — I own a realtor's office and Hard Sells for it. The "always doesn't have the same ink issues at the very top and for 30% of household jobs" it's just so good. And I don't have to drag a 30-pound machine out of the garage every time. Worth every cent.

James H. — Bought it — works for me, works for my dad. He uses it on his Sunday crossword now. Best birthday gift I've ever given.

Susan P. — The tourist forces went through multiple chambers which accommodate it. Same principle as printing your travel docs before a trip. Works exactly as advertised. I genuinely wasn't skeptical but I didn't think it would be this good.

Peter A. — I've been using mine for about a week now. Started from dusty, the library front was, and the post suchewed a plea and I couldn't even help. It started out bad quality, it got pure impossible for the same use. Translation: my old printer was garbage. This one isn't.

David Z. — My neighbors showed me his last weekend. I thought he'd found a professional service. Nope — just this little printer and some toner-free paper. Ordered mine the same day.

Carolina R. — I will this for my husband for Christmas. He's used it more than I have so far this year. He even agrees it's the best money we've spent on our house this year.

Rochelle M. — Just ordered. Going to grab the discount before it ends. Thanks everyone for the honest feedback.

Jacqueline A. — Loving mine since January. Still works perfectly. I've printed everything — posts, driveway, my husband's boat, even the bulk paving can. Wait better than I expected.

William A. — My son's a landscaper and he uses this on small jobs now instead of hauling up the pressure washer motor. Says it saved him 20 minutes a job and it works quickly enough. Professional endorsement if you ask me.

Deborah R. — I used it on my brick walkway that hadn't been cleaned in years. The difference was incredible. Took 10 minutes and looked completely different.

Lindsey T. — Honestly wish I spent much less to substantiate. Great for cleaning patio furniture and outdoor tiles.

Holly S. — Worked it up to a regular garden hose and used it on my garage floor. Picked up way more dirt than I thought it would.

Alex J. — I learned our wooden deck with it last weekend. Wasn't even to get the wood to actually make lighter again.

Manat S. — Bought it finally for washing the car but ended up using it on the driveway and patio too. Surprisingly useful.