I have an idea for an invention

[Renew Deal]

Currently people use computers to compose documents and print them out when they're done.

My idea... A machine where every letter you type gets instantly printed onto the paper. And once you're done, just pull the paper out and use it. No more waiting for printers to print. No more toner.

What do you all think?

[Ptah]

1. I had a dream like that

[progressoid]

2. But if I make a mistake, would there be a way to white out my error?

[Brother Buzz]

4. Michael Nesmith could hip you to just what you need, something his mom invented

[pinboy3niner]

12. Just do it like you do on your computer...

[sl8]

3. Can you handle an order for ∞ or so?

I'll arrange for delivery after the monkeys get here.

[underahedgerow]

6. Not those monkeys from the cabana though. They're EXTREMELY unreliable.

And have a penchant for delivering to the incorrect addresses.

[underahedgerow]

5. Would that machine come with smilie faces and other essential emoticons?

That's really, really important yanno.

[Rhiannon12866]

7. My parents had the same idea!

In fact, I think there are a couple of prototypes in the closet. Shhhhhh!

[A HERETIC I AM]

8. As long as it uses a ball to make the letters, instead of those long, whacky things.

It takes balls to type on an old IBM Selectric.

[Yavin4]

9. How can I carry it in my pocket? n/t

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

11. Perhaps a sort of portable device ...

[csziggy]

10. Just get this iType for your iPad!

[IcyPeas]

13. and you can even insert pictures on those machines:

although you do have to be a bit of an artist in the first place: