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Photos on the Go: Buying the Best Portable Photo Printers

Photos on the Go: Buying the Best Portable Photo Printers

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Nowadays, digital cameras and mobile phones are the rule. Since they take photos in digital form, this can mean they can easily print out photos on the spot! All that you need is a good printer and enough ink. If you want to see and share your photos immediately, then choosing from the best portable photo printers out there should be your aim.

You will get a lot of mileage out of these printers nowadays. This is thanks to the fact that most people have smart phones with cameras. Just connect your smart phone to a printer and you can start churning out physical photos. Here’s a look at three of the best out there.

 

  1. Polaroid ZIP Mobile Printer w/ZINK Zero Ink Printing Technology
  2. Kodak Dock & Wi-Fi 4×6” Photo Printer
  3. HP Sprocket Portable Photo Printer

 

1. Polaroid ZIP Mobile Printer w/ZINK Zero Ink Printing Technology

Polaroid were the originators of the instant photo trend back in the 70s when they introduced the first Polaroid cameras. They still have the knack for it with their latest technology. The ZIP mobile printer is a very useful portable solution to printing photos quickly and easily.

 

Features

This device has several features that should make it interesting to a lot of people.

 

  • Optimized for Mobile. There are nearly a billion smart phone users all over the world. All of them have access to the mobile cameras of their phone. The ZIP mobile printer services that demographic. As big as your smart phone, this printer is just as portable and easy-to-use.
  • ZINK Photo Paper. One of the main barriers to mobile printing is the fact that ink is hard to lug around and replace. That worry does not exist with this particular product. This device uses ZINK photo paper that does not need any ink to print photos. Instead, the paper actually changes color due to heat treatment. This results in the molecules in the paper bonding into different colors. What people get from this are photos that do not smudge and are brightly colored.
  • App Compatibility. All you need to operate this printer is an app from the Polaroid site. It is compatible both with iOS and Android. In addition, it is easy to operate. You can even edit your photos with it before printing them.

 



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Pros

There are a couple of reasons why you would want to buy this product.

 

  • Convenience. This product ensures that everything works easily and quickly. For one, it uses Bluetooth to link up with your smart phone. Another reason for its convenience is its size. You can fit this into your pocket right beside your smart phone. Finally, the ZINK technology means you don’t have to replace ink cartridges at all.
  • Instant Print. This printer is fast. It will only take less than a minute to get your color photo printed. All you need is to fully charge it for 1.5 hours then you’ll have enough juice to print 25 photos.

 

Cons

There is one noticeable problem with it though.

 

  • For Mobile Only. This printer only has one size of photo: two inches by three inches. This means it only prints smart phone pictures that are pretty small.

 

Who It Is Best For

This printer is for the smart phone addict. If you like taking selfies and the like, you may want to buy this printer.

 

Verdict

Overall, this printer is a great purchase for those who want more physical smart phone photos, though they will have to be satisfied with the small size.

 

Up Next:

  • Polaroid ZIP Mobile Printer w/ZINK Zero Ink Printing Technology
  • Kodak Dock & Wi-Fi 4×6” Photo Printer

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