Printed carbon resistors used to be reasonably popular in the 80s and 90s [1]. The process fell out of fashion as components and assembly became cheaper. [1]:

Printed carbon resistors used to be reasonably popular in the 80s and 90s [1]. The process fell out of fashion as components and assembly became cheaper. [1]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zao8upe4phs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zao8upe4phs