How to Choose a Compact Photo Printer?

A printer is a special external device with which you can print information from a computer on paper. It is easy to guess that a photo printer is a printer used to print photos.

Modern models come in a variety of sizes, from bulky stationary devices to small, portable options. A small photo printer is very convenient for quickly printing photos from a phone or tablet, taking a photo for a document or business card. Some models of such compact devices are also suitable for printing the desired document in A4 format.

Currently, some models of mini printers for printing photos are in special demand.

Small pocket printer for fast photo printing directly from your smartphone. The process takes place using three-color thermal technology, and does not require conventional ink cartridges. A standard 5X7.6 cm photo will be printed in 1 minute. The device supports Bluetooth and USB. The special free LG Pocket Photo application starts as soon as you touch your mobile phone to the photo printer. With its help, you can also process photographs, put inscriptions on pictures.

The main part of the device is made of white plastic, and the hinged cover can be white or pink. Inside there is a compartment for photographic paper, which opens with a rounded button located on the front end. The model has 3 LED indicators: the lower one lights up constantly when the device is turned on, the middle one shows the battery charge level, and the upper one lights up when you need to load special PS2203 photo paper. If the battery is fully charged, you can take about 30 pictures, including business cards and document photos. This model weighs 220 g.

Portable photo printer for home and travel with Wi-Fi support. With it, you can almost instantly create long-lasting high quality photos from your mobile phone, cameras, memory cards, anywhere and anytime. A 10X15 photo is printed in about 50 seconds, and a 4X6 photo is even faster, you can take photographs for documents. The large color screen has a diagonal of 8.1 cm. The model is made in a classic black and gray design.

Printing uses dye transfer ink and yellow, cyan and magenta inks. The maximum resolution reaches 300X300. With the Canon PRINT app, you can select photo coverage and layout, and process images. One full charge of the battery will print 54 photos. The model is 6.3 cm high, 18.6 cm wide and weighs 860 g.

A small photo printer available in red, white and black. The shape resembles a parallelepiped with beveled corners. The size of the photos is 5X7.6 cm, the maximum resolution is 313X400 dpi. Can connect to other devices via micro USB, Bluetooth, NFC.

The photo printer can be controlled using the Sprocket mobile phone app. It contains the necessary tips: how to use the device correctly, edit and correct photos, add frames, inscriptions. The set contains 10 pieces of ZINK Zero Ink photo paper.Printer weight - 172 g, width - 5 cm, height - 115 mm.

Portable pocket mini printer in white, compatible with any modern smartphones. It is controlled through the Huawei Share application, which makes it possible to process photos, make inscriptions and stickers on them. This printer can also print collages, photo documents, create business cards. The set includes 10 pieces of 5X7.6 cm photographic paper on an adhesive base and one calibration sheet for color correction and head cleaning. One photo is printed within 55 seconds.

The battery capacity is 500mAh. A full charge of the battery lasts for 23 photos. This model weighs 195 g and measures 12X8X2.23 cm.

So that the compact photo printer does not disappoint you with the pictures you take, Before buying, you should carefully read the recommendations of specialists.

• You should be aware that dye-sublimation printers do not use liquid ink, as in inkjet models, but solid dyes.
• The format determines the quality of the printed photos. The higher the maximum resolution, the better the pictures will be.
• Photos printed in this way should not be expected to produce perfect color and gradient fidelity.
• Interface is the ability to connect to another device via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
• Pay attention to the cost of consumables.
• A portable printer should have a variety of menu-driven image processing options.

In the next video, you will find a quick overview of the Canon SELPHY CP1300 Compact Photo Printer.