Rescuing old printers with an in-browser Linux VM bridged to WebUSB over USB/IP
Summary
This piece documents a browser-based approach to reviving legacy printers by running a minimal Linux VM inside the browser and bridging it to a physical printer via WebUSB and USB/IP. It covers multiple architectures for data flow, including one-way and bidirectional bridges, and details practical image handling, color management, and future expansion to other printers.