When an image is printed with the Fuji, the processing fluid contained within the frame of the print is squeezed across the surface.Ī minute later and hey-presto, you have a print.Īs a result, the prints possess an old-school film charm rather than a crisp digital print-out. The Instax SP-3 uses older technology than the other printers in this guide. We prefer it to the Fujifilm Instax Mini Link (which uses Fujifilm Instax Mini film). The Fujifilm Instax Share SP-3 is a portable photo printer capable of producing a framed 6.1cm x 6.1cm (2.4” x 2.4”) print size. If you’re looking for an instant printer that’s lightweight and doesn’t require additional ink, the Zip is our choice of the best portable printer of the year.įujifilm has been in the film business for decades and they’ve carried their unique colour science over to their instant film products. The Polaroid Zip will cost you around $130 – not a bad price for portability and convenience. Charging the lithium polymer battery pack will take about 1.5 hours – that will give you 25 prints.

The Zip comes with a pack of 10 prints along with a USB cable to charge the device. That means you can hand them out to your friends without concern over cost. Another great feature is that the back of the print peels off to reveal a sticky underside for all your bumper-sticker-style branding.Ī 50-print pack of the ZINK Zero paper will cost you around $25, making it only 50c a print. This Polaroid-developed system does not require any ink cartridges and can print an image in a single pass – wizardry!Įach print is a 2″ x 3″ image that’s full colour and will not smudge. The Polaroid Zip takes a pack of 10 ZINK® media that employs the ZINK® Zero Ink Printing Technology. It’s available in four different colours.įurther to this, the tiny printer weighs in at 186g (0.41lb) making it a truly portable no-fuss addition to your daily carry gear. The Polaroid Zip has a stylish design with rounded edges and LEDs for device notifications. It’s free to download and quite user friendly.Īs for the printer, it is a neat little package at 74mm x 120mm x 22.8mm (2.9″ x 4.7″ x 0.9″) – just the right size to store in a bag or even slip into your back pocket. The app itself offers an image gallery, the ability to edit photos and create collages, and also access to images directly from your social media accounts. The printer pairs seamlessly to your device through Bluetooth or NFC via a dedicated app. The Polaroid Zip is a portable photo printer perfect for capturing memories directly from your smartphone or tablet. Polaroid is one of the original developers of instant film products and the Polaroid Zip instant printer is a testament to that heritage. Most people associate Polaroid with instant photos and cameras from decades ago.

Mini portable photo printer