He invented his own process known as direct positive printing and presented the world's first public exhibition of photographs on 24 June 1839.
It contrasts with direct thermal printing where no ribbon is present in the process.
Today major inkjet technology manufacturers can offer specialized products designed for direct printing on textiles, not only for sampling but also for bulk production.
A model of 6640 was without a Magnetic Card Deck but was hard-wired to an Office System/6 console for direct printing.
It finally enabled the direct printing of indigo onto fabric and could produce inexpensive dark indigo prints unattainable with the china blue method.
The camera features PictBridge compatibility, allowing direct printing with compatible printers.
It sees direct printing, without the usage of a computer, as highly desirable.
Media capacity: one-page direct printing:
Some thermal transfer printers are also capable of direct thermal printing.
I've yet to see a smartphone that supports direct printing to a printer.