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   by pitz 5y ago

   The idea came up around the time my partner started her Masters and needed to print documents that were in poor condition and would have been a complete waste of ink. It has become apparent that sometimes print preparation is necessary, and
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   by pitz 5y ago

   Valid point, I’ve just added the following to the FAQ: “Any file uploaded to Halftone is anonymized, stored on Amazon Cloud Storage (AWS S3), and kept for three days before being permanently deleted. Documents are only used for troubleshoot
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   by pitz 5y ago

   Agreed. Seamless integration with the print process is key to the success of the service. Thanks for sharing your experience and for the advice regarding virtual printer driver!
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   by pitz 5y ago

   Thanks very much for the feedback! On a simple black-and-white document, you can easily save 50% of the ink with barely noticeable changes. In processing photos, the focus is on the restoration and digitization of old documents and handwrit
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   by pitz 5y ago

   The goal with this project is to leverage image recognition so that you can use half the ink while having better looking prints. Check it out and let us know what you think!
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   Show HN: One-click ink saving and document optimization(halftoner.com)

   8 points by pitz 5y ago|9 comments