Pocket printer

What is a photo printer?

A photo printer is a compact device that turns digital photos from your smartphone, tablet or camera into a physical print. Unlike a regular office printer, this device is specially built for photo paper and delivers colorful, detailed prints in small formats such as 2x3 inch, 3 inch or 6 inch. Most models are wireless; you connect your phone to the printer via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi and send your photo straight from an app to the device.

Photo printers from the brand Xiaomi often use two techniques. With Zink printers (Zero Ink), color crystals are already in the thermal paper; the print head activates them with heat and that creates the image, without ink cartridges or ribbons. With dye-sublimation printers, the dye from a ribbon is transferred into the paper by heat, after which a protective layer makes the photo water-resistant and scratch-proof. Pairing with your smartphone takes just a few taps and it's ready to use right away.

Uses for the photo printers from TechPunt

A photo printer is more versatile than you might first think. Besides simply printing a nice holiday photo, there are all kinds of creative and practical ways to use the device in everyday life. Below you'll find the most common uses for which customers at TechPunt choose a mobile photo printer.

• Scrapbooking and journaling: print small photos with an adhesive strip and add them straight to your scrapbook, bullet journal or diary without glue or tape.
• Travel and holidays: print photos of special moments on the go and stick them right into your travel journal or give them to your travel companions as a keepsake.
• Parties and weddings: let guests take a photo home as a personal souvenir or fill a guest book with spontaneous snapshots from the evening.
• Kids and family: bring the best family moments to life, add to a baby book or give kids photos for their room, planner or school project.
• Making passport photos at home: use ready-made templates in the Xiaomi Home app to print passport photos quickly and affordably.
• Gifts and cards: create a personal card, a photo frame or a little surprise complete with a self-printed photo.
• Decoration and wall art: create a photo wall, mood board or pinboard with your favorite memories in polaroid style.
• Business use: print product photos, portraits or visuals for presentations, portfolios or client files.

Why a pocket printer is ideal

A portable photo printer really comes into its own at moments when you're just not near a computer or a large office printer. Think of a weekend away, a birthday party at a relative's or a spontaneous afternoon in the park; in those situations you want to capture a memory right away and not sort it out at home weeks later.

With a compact device in your bag, you bridge the gap between taking a photo on your phone and the moment someone actually holds it in their hands. Most people take hundreds of photos a year with their smartphone, but only a fraction of them ever get printed. A mobile photo printer lowers that barrier, because you arrange the print in a few taps from the app and don't depend on a photo service or store.

On top of that, choosing a wireless pocket printer is appealing if you're often on the go for work, study or a hobby, such as photography, blogging or keeping a travel journal. Combine the printer with a power bank, and you won't depend on a power outlet anywhere, even during longer days out.

Various mobile photo printers at TechPunt

At TechPunt you'll find several types of mobile photo printers from Xiaomi, so you can always pick a model that suits your way of printing. One user mainly wants to quickly print small photos with an adhesive strip for on the go, while another goes for larger formats with album quality. Below we've lined up the two main categories, so you can see right away which version fits you.

Mobile photo printer

The standard mobile photo printer is compact, lightweight and designed to print photos quickly and on the go. The Xiaomi Mi Portable Photo Printer and the Xiaomi Portable Photo Printer 1S work with Zink technology, so you don't need ink cartridges or ribbons; all the colors are already in the special photo paper. You print in the popular 2x3 inch format with a resolution of 300 dpi, connect the printer wirelessly to your smartphone via Bluetooth and control everything through the Mi Home or Xiaomi Home app.

Through the app you apply filters, add stickers or text and even use the AR feature, which lets you link a short video to the printed photo. The built-in battery delivers around 20 prints per full charge, making this version ideal for scrapbooking, journaling or as a gift.

Mobile photo printer set

If you want to get started right away without ordering separate photo paper, a photo printer set is the handiest choice. The Xiaomi Instant Photo Printer 1S Set is a complete package with the printer, photo paper and matching accessories such as a ribbon and often a photo album. This series works with dye sublimation, a technique in which the dye is applied to the paper using heat and covered with a protective layer.

The result is a print with smooth color gradients, fine details and a surface that is water-resistant and fingerprint-free. You choose between prints of 3 or 6 inches, which makes the size perfect for a photo frame or album. The pocket printer connects to your phone via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, supports passport photo templates and delivers professional-quality photos in about a minute. You can easily reorder refills through the paper and supplies collection.

The benefits of our Xiaomi photo printers

The Xiaomi photo printers you'll find at TechPunt stand out from other brands in the same segment in a number of ways. Xiaomi combines a sharp price with well-thought-out software, compact housings and smart extra features through the Xiaomi Home app. Below you'll find the most important benefits at a glance.

• Great value for money: you get a full-fledged mobile photo printer for a lower price than many comparable models from competing brands.
• Xiaomi Home app integration: edit, filter and print photos in one app, complete with templates, stickers and collage features.
• AR animations: link up to 15 seconds of video to a printed photo and view it later through the app.
• Passport photo templates: easily print passport photos at home in official formats, without going to a store.
• Compact and portable: the printers fit in a bag or even in your jacket pocket and, with a built-in battery, can be used anywhere.
• Ink-free printing (Zink models): no cartridges or ribbons needed, just photo paper; that saves costs and hassle.
• Premium prints (dye-sublimation models): the Xiaomi Instant Photo Printer Pro delivers sharp, water-resistant photos with a protective layer against scratches and fingerprints.
• Easy pairing: connect the printer to your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi in just a few taps.
• Wide range at TechPunt: choose from various sizes and versions, from compact 2x3 inch to full-size 6 inch prints, all with the lowest price guarantee in the Netherlands.

Looking for a portable photo printer for your smartphone?

Ready to bring your favorite photos from the screen to real life? Then you'll find at TechPunt a carefully curated selection of Xiaomi photo printers for every use. From a compact Zink printer for scrapbooking to a complete set with dye-sublimation technology for album quality: you choose the model that suits your style and budget.

With the lowest price guarantee, free shipping from 75 euros and next business day delivery when you order before 20:00, you'll have your new portable pocket printer at home quickly and affordably. Still not sure which version suits you best? Then feel free to contact our customer service for personal advice.