Adobe LeanPrint software promises to reduce printing costs by 40 percent

Adobe unveiled its LeanPrint technology today, aiming to cut the cost of printing in homes and businesses. LeanPrint works by optimizing document formatting, colors, and layout, while managing toner output to reduce the overall use of ink during a print job. Adobe's patent-pending software technology is used in a variety of plug-ins for popular desktop apps such as Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, and Firefox. Adobe says it is also working on support for Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, and Chrome in the future.
Toshiba has partnered with Adobe to distribute the software to North American customers. LeanPrint use can be visualized over days, months, and years — providing... »read more

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