Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Lexmark, AccuWeather offer Weather App-based printer

In a world drowning in information, weather could be among the most ubiquitous content out there. Radio and TV stations offer frequent updates--particularly during the time in the car--and sites like Weather.com are easy enough to check on your computer or iPhone. But Lexmark and AccuWeather are betting there's a place you should check the prospect of seven days--the humble office printer.

The two companies on Monday announced the debut of their new app Weather SmartSolution that allows users to check the weather forecast directly on touchscreens for Lexmark printers connected Web. Users can search for local reports, or enter the zip codes for travel destinations and--as we saw in the video below--print the information directly.

Besides, the service is being pitched to companies providing weather-dependent service, such as landscaping, ski shops and event planning.

The SmartSolution of AccuWeather Weather app is free and available to the genesis of Platinum, Pinnacle, Lexmark and Interact Mac compatible with inkjet printers.


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