Features of Xiaomi printers and tips for choosing them

Today there is such a device as a printer in almost every home. This is not surprising, because this technique has long been not a novelty and has become a necessity when there is an urgent need to print text, photographs, pictures and other materials. But in this article we will touch upon another category of printing devices, namely, portable mini photo printers. Let's take a look at what the well-known Chinese brand Xiaomi has to offer in the category of printing technology.

If we talk about the features of the printers of this brand from China, then, probably, we should mention, first of all, a wide range of functional capabilities. For example, many models have support for copying photos, printing photos directly from WeChat. Any Xiaomi printer has a very simple, literally intuitive control system, which allows even an inexperienced user to easily set up a printer or photo printer to suit their needs.

If the printer is inkjet, then almost all models from Xiaomi are equipped with an automatic print head maintenance mechanism., which makes it possible to exclude damage to the device due to clogging of the print head, which is very convenient.

The first printer model from Xiaomi that I want to talk about is Xiaomi Mijia... It has a wide functionality: there is support for copying photos, scanning videos and printing photos from the WeChat service. The model has a simple control system. There is an automatic cleaning of the print head, which allows it to be serviced and reduce the risk of device failure.

The high performance of this printer is provided by a 4-core processor with a frequency of 1.2 GHz. It can print images up to 4800 x 1200 pixels. The usual set of cartridges in this inkjet model is enough for color printing of 9.5 thousand pages. The device also features high definition printing, the ability to convert online WPS files.

Another model that deserves the attention of users will be a printer for the phone called Xiaomi Xprint Pocket AR Photo Printer... It is designed to make prints of photographs that a couple of moments ago were taken on the phone. The model fits easily in the hand due to its small dimensions - 133x80x27 mm. Weight - only 237 grams. Among the features, we should mention the technology of inkjet piezoelectric printing and the fact that the device can print 20 files on a single charge of a 650 mAh battery. That is, this printer is mobile.

The print resolution here is only 300 dpi, which allows you to display the smallest details on the photo. In addition, there is a function of automatic lamination of the resulting image, which is also convenient. For printing, dye-sublimation paper is used here with a size of 5.4 by 8.6 centimeters from the brand from Japan DNP. And if you install the XPrint mobile application, you can record a short video, which in auto mode can be integrated into a photo. The device has wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, or NFC. All in all, this is an ideal mobile printer that will leave almost no one indifferent.

To choose a good printer from Xiaomi or any other manufacturer, you should pay attention to some criteria and characteristics that will make it possible to purchase a device that will satisfy the interests of the user as much as possible. The first point that you need to pay attention to is the type of device. There are 2 of them:

• traditional;
• MFP.

The MFP has more advanced functionality, which consists in supporting various printing technologies and the ability to scan documents. The second point that will be important at the exit is the load. If the printing device will be used at home, then you should purchase a not too technically advanced printer.

Another point is the printing technology. It happens:

• jet;
• laser;
• LED;
• sublimation.

The good thing about an inkjet printer is that it runs on liquid ink that delivers high print quality, is great for photo prints, and is affordable. However, there are also disadvantages. If the ink is rarely used, it dries up. Also, with this technology, the print speed will be slower. And the cartridges have a significantly shorter resource than the laser counterpart.

Laser models use toner powder that is transferred to paper and baked. The advantages of such devices will be high printing speed and long ink durability. But their price will be higher. The LED will be somewhat similar to the laser, but not a laser is used there, but a panel with LEDs. The technology works in the same way as laser technology. And the sublimation printing option is suitable for those who need to do really high-quality photo printing.

The number of colors will also be an important factor. According to this criterion, all printer models can be color or monochrome. The latter usually have only 1 cartridge and can only print in black and white. But color can contain from 4 to 12 cartridges. If the model is basic, then there will be 4 standard colors: yellow, magenta, black and cyan. There will already be 6 colors in semi-professional models, and even more in professional ones. But the increase in the number of colors will drive up the price and cost of consumables.

Another factor that matters is the resolution of the prints. It is usually measured in terms of dpi and refers to the maximum number of dots per square inch from which an image is made. The higher it is, the more detailed the photo will be. If you plan to print only documents, then 600 dpi will be enough, and if diagrams and graphs are to be printed - 1200 dpi. But for a good number of photos, you need a model with an indicator of 2400 dpi.

Print speed is another important metric. It will depend on the type of device. Inkjet models can print about 10 black and white and 5 color pages per minute. For laser models, these figures will be slightly higher.

The parameter of acceptable paper sizes will also be important. Most of the models on the market can print on A4 and smaller paper. Some compact printer will support the A6 image format. Typically, such a printer will generally be pocket-sized, that is, very small. But professional models can print on A3 sheets, but they are not very common, their cost is high.

The availability of various connection interfaces will also be important. Most printers are connected to a computer using a USB interface. More advanced devices have Wi-Fi, Ethernet and Bluetooth connectivity. This will be relevant for connecting mobile devices - phone or tablet. That is, it will be possible to directly print the necessary files from them, which is very convenient.

In the next video, you will find a detailed review of the Xiaomi Photo Printer.