I recently found out that FedEx has a cloud printing system that allows users to print to FedEx stores using a mobile app or via google's cloud printing services. I haven't seen any small print shops with a service like this available. Usually they require you to log into their computers which is insecure and less convenient. I've seen companies like square and level up succeed at selling payment systems to small businesses near me. Is anyone in the HN community aware of a company trying to do something similar for small print shops?
I'll make up an example company, LocalPrint, to give an idea of what I have in mind. LocalPrint would provide print shops with an out the box way to connect a printer to their cloud printing service, perhaps the hardware and printer would be included to simplify configuration and enable other businesses like cafes to providing cloud printing capabilities. LocalPrint would also build software that enables users to print through their service from a variety of platforms and pay in advance using services like paypal and google wallet. LocalPrint could then generate revenue by charging a few additional cents for each print job.