\n\nIntroduction\n\nA group of Minecraft players has discovered an innovative way to play the game without using the console. Their approach is based on using a receipt printer as a display, which means they have to rely on its output to visualize the game.\n\n \n\nTechnical Details\n\nThe idea of using a printer as a display is based on utilizing an invasive communication device, such that it can be directly connected to the console and transformed into a screen. The problem is that the system setup does not need to have pre-installed software for the printer.\n\nTo resolve this issue, a solution was found to execute the printer control software using a COM port. This port was rare enough, but later alternatives were found. \n\nPractical Implications\n\nUsing a receipt printer as a display could be considered as an alternative way of saving money, since no console and software need to be bought. Moreover, this approach could provide a form of independence from cloud services for players who want to avoid online transactions and access to personal data.