I received this as Christmas present and officially have become obsessed!! I have the Mini 8 camera as well and the picture quality is comparable. The printer is simple to use -- just put in the batteries (provided), load the film, download the InstaxShare app and your ready to go. The app gives you the ability to rotate, zoom in/out, and adjust the picture as necessary. Also, you can add a template or filter. My phone easily detects the printer and I have never experience a problem. The pictures will come out a little white washed but this is intentional to give it that polaroid feel -- so the pictures looks like they came from a camera and not a printer (definitely a feature I love).
The only con I've found is that the batteries aren't a standard size, CR2, so I don't know how difficult they will be to replace. There also is the option to purchase the adapter charger cord -- I've seen a couple floating around Amazon for about $10.
Besides that I absolutely love this printer. Printing becomes super addictive quickly. I've found myself running thorough a lot more film than usual and thought I would share this tip -- that I wish someone would have told me sooner. I normally purchase the rainbow film because I feel with the generic white film the white board can become overwhelming and take away from the picture. However, the white border film is half the price. The solution is Sticker Borders they run about $10 for 60 stickers. They are easy to apply and bring needed life to the plan white borders. Also they lead to you saving a lot of money on film.
Hope you love your printer as much as I do!
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A Variety of Templates Available
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Real Time TemplateWhen you select 'Real Time Template' and take a photo, the date, place, weather, temperature, and humidity are indicated in the frame. Since you cannot make a copy with this template, the photo will be the one and only in the world. |
Limited Edition TemplateEach print is numbered so it looks like a limited item. A memory shared with people you cherish will be even more precious. |
SNS Template (for Facebook and Instagram)Template for printing images uploaded to social networking (SNS) service. With the profile photo and the number of likes indicated, the print offers great fun in tandem with SNS. |
Square TemplateTemplate that fits the photo cropped into a square. It is possible to write your feelings and messages to make the memory more vivid. |
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Seasonal TemplatesDifferent designs to fit the occasion, whether Mother’s Day, a birthday, a greeting to mark the season, “Best wishes!” |
Standard TemplateThe simple instax frame makes the photo stand out. |
Fujifilm Intelligence FilterThe Fujifilm Intelligence Filter uses an optimum processing technology, Image Intelligence, which is based on Fujifilm’s 80 years of experience and ever-advancing know-how. The technology gives real results — for example, to brighten up a photo that turned out too dark. |
Black & White and Sepia FilterFilters available including ”Black & White“ and ”Sepia,“ which give a special look on images to make printing more fun! |
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| Sold By | MRL Brands | Homegoods Shop | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Think BiG |
| printer output | Color | Monochrome | Color | Color | Color | Color |
| printer technology | Inkjet | Photographic print | Thermal | Photographic print | Photographic print | Photographic print |
| paper size | — | — | 2 x 3 | 2 x 3" (5.08 x 7.62cm) | 2 x 3 | — |
| print media type | paper plain | glossy photo paper | glossy photo paper | glossy photo paper | glossy photo paper | glossy photo paper |
| max input sheets | 100 | 100 | 10 | 10 | 10 | — |
| connectivity tech | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, USB | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, USB | Bluetooth |
| compatible devices | mini,smart,smartphone,smartphones | Smartphones | Smartphones | Smartphones, Universal | Smartphones | Smartphones, Universal |
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Tough decision between the instax camera and this printer
I had a hard time deciding whether or not I wanted to go with a Fuji Instax Mini camera, or this printer. Mainly my concern for the camera itself was that the images would be twice as bad, as far as image quality, since they were produced by an instant camera and on instant film. In the end I decided that I would go with the printer. I transferred images I took with other cameras to my phone and went from there. It is a lot faster to save them to your phone gallery than to print them from the Social Media option (namely Facebook). It wasn't terribly slow, but it was pretty instant from my phone's gallery. It is easy to load, easy to use and the images are quite good for instant film like this. My girls and I went through a whole pack of film last night and absolutely love them. The black and white images (quite nice) printed better than the color images. But they weren't terrible, just softly washed out. Of course, the bolder the image color you print makes a difference. The images I chose to print were very sharp, and printed nicely. This was a very fun purchase. I would absolutely buy it again if I needed to.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2015
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Tough decision between the instax camera and this printer
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2015
I had a hard time deciding whether or not I wanted to go with a Fuji Instax Mini camera, or this printer. Mainly my concern for the camera itself was that the images would be twice as bad, as far as image quality, since they were produced by an instant camera and on instant film. In the end I decided that I would go with the printer. I transferred images I took with other cameras to my phone and went from there. It is a lot faster to save them to your phone gallery than to print them from the Social Media option (namely Facebook). It wasn't terribly slow, but it was pretty instant from my phone's gallery. It is easy to load, easy to use and the images are quite good for instant film like this. My girls and I went through a whole pack of film last night and absolutely love them. The black and white images (quite nice) printed better than the color images. But they weren't terrible, just softly washed out. Of course, the bolder the image color you print makes a difference. The images I chose to print were very sharp, and printed nicely. This was a very fun purchase. I would absolutely buy it again if I needed to.
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2015
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