Instax Mini Link Smartphone Printer - Dark Denim

This printer is great for making instax prints of moments that have already passed. I lost my 16yo boy, Riceball, earlier this year and I'm so grateful I can print photos of him even though he's no longer here. The printer app also has fun frames and stickers you can add (see example photo). I can see this being good for a group of friends too because you can reprint a photo instead of everyone fighting over who gets the "best" instax with the traditional instax camera. I would recommend this printer if you want to add to your existing camera or even to replace the camera if you prefer to just take pics on your phone. The printer is so small you could even take it along in your purse (I've done it). I would totally recommend this to friends!

I bought this immediately when Nintendo announced a collaboration with Fujifilm, which included exclusive frames and direct printing from Nintendo Switch devices. For less than $100, it's a pretty impressive device. In less than 30 seconds, this printer can produce prints from a smartphone or Nintendo Switch. I recommend this device for anyone who appreciates the instant-film aesthetic, and it's definitely a fun item to keep around with friends at parties or a night out. Pros: + You now don't need an Instax camera to make prints; you can still keep the aesthetic of instant-camera prints and use your smartphone device. + The editing functions of the Instax mini link app are actually pretty decent. You can add text and decorations, and with the special Nintendo ... MoreI bought this immediately when Nintendo announced a collaboration with Fujifilm, which included exclusive frames and direct printing from Nintendo Switch devices. For less than $100, it's a pretty impressive device. In less than 30 seconds, this printer can produce prints from a smartphone or Nintendo Switch. I recommend this device for anyone who appreciates the instant-film aesthetic, and it's definitely a fun item to keep around with friends at parties or a night out. Pros: + You now don't need an Instax camera to make prints; you can still keep the aesthetic of instant-camera prints and use your smartphone device. + The editing functions of the Instax mini link app are actually pretty decent. You can add text and decorations, and with the special Nintendo collaboration, you can easily add printed frames of Nintendo characters. + The quality of the prints are really nice when using pictures taken with other, sharper devices. Unless you deliberately put filters on the picture, it won't print with the blur and blown-out lighting that you might get with printing from an actual Instax camera. Cons: - While this is portable, it's not put-it-in-your-pocket portable. I've included an AirPods case for scale, but it's bulkier than an average smartphone. - You have to still use Instax film to print, of course, and you can only load them in 10 prints at a time, just like an Instax camera. - You may have to manually connect via Bluetooth each time you fire up the app. It never seems to remember the previous connection. Fortunately, at least on an iPhone XR, it finds the device relatively quickly.

I don’t specifically own one but my sister does. I like how it does the same thing and it’s just the printer. It’s easier because you can just take a photo with your phone then print it afterwards, you don’t have to bring a phone and a huge camera with you. Also, it’s very easy to use anyone can use it. I just don’t like how expensive the films are but it’s understandable because it is a polaroid. Not so heavy very lightweight but I prefer printing pictures at home.

Anonymous's review of INSTAX mini Link Photo Printer - Ash White

Pros: Lovely bit of kit. It’s compact and does what it says on the tin very well. Connecting it to the phone was a breeze and it has very good battery life. I have been looking for one of these for a while as I find bringing a Polaroid camera around with you can be a bit of a hassle, however this allows you to print anything you like in a Polaroid format and style. I love it.Cons: The quality of the casing didn’t feel as what I would expect for a device that would cost this much. It’s still good but not amazing.

Best investment!

Absolutely worth the money! I currently have an Instax Mini 9 and though I love taking pictures with it, I always found it very inconvenient to carry such a bulky item whenever I would go out because it never fit in my purse! Now that I've purchased this item, I can simply take pictures directly on my phone knowing that I'll be able to print them once I get home. Also, how many times have we've taken a polaroid photo and we just don't like how it came out or don't like how we even look in the photo? I know I'm the type of person that has to take a solid 30 pictures before choosing the right one. Imagine printing 30 polaroid photos on your Instax Mini and not liking any of them! With this printer, you have the flexibility to take as many photos as you want and being ... MoreAbsolutely worth the money! I currently have an Instax Mini 9 and though I love taking pictures with it, I always found it very inconvenient to carry such a bulky item whenever I would go out because it never fit in my purse! Now that I've purchased this item, I can simply take pictures directly on my phone knowing that I'll be able to print them once I get home. Also, how many times have we've taken a polaroid photo and we just don't like how it came out or don't like how we even look in the photo? I know I'm the type of person that has to take a solid 30 pictures before choosing the right one. Imagine printing 30 polaroid photos on your Instax Mini and not liking any of them! With this printer, you have the flexibility to take as many photos as you want and being able to pick and choose which picture you want to print out and you know it'll come out perfect. I can't stress enough how much I absolutely love this product.

Fun and printing is easy

This is my favorite instax printer to date. I had a mini camera for years and it was always a guessing game of if the pictures would turn out ok or to dark or to bright. This takes the guess work out of that and I love it. I’m a big fan of printing mini pictures and this is just something so fun for me. It just makes me so happy that I can print from my phone and I know it’s going to be solid quality every time. It’s also so much less bulky than taking the mini camera. You won’t regret this purchase especially if your phone has a good camera. It’s just a fun item

Instax without the fuss

Love instax pics but don't want to carry around an instax camera? Want to print digital pics on an Instax?This printer is for you!Now of course if you print a picture from something like your smartphone you won't get that analog look that a real Instax Mini has, but otherwise the prints are sharp enough to put in scrapbooks, give out as gifts, put on your fridge, so forth.The app also has some basic editing features including combining multiple pictures.In addition, Fujifilm has an app that lets you connect to the Switch so you can print out screenshots you took in Animal Crossing, which is super cute!Highly recommended if you're an Instax fan!

Quick Prints with Good Colours

This is an easy to setup and use printer with decent quality results. It comes with no film so either pick up some when you buy the printer or do as I did and buy a 100 print box which brings the cost per print down a lot. I had no trouble installing the matching app and printing. The unit charges with a standard USB connector and has enough charge for more than a 100 prints but you must turn it off when not in use otherwise it goes flat. Loading the 10 print pack is easy and print speed much faster than some of the other printers I’ve tried. It takes a minute or so for the print to become visible as the white protective layer fades but the result seems durable and easy to clean off fingerprints ect. It’s a very fun printer to use with the image about the size of a ... MoreThis is an easy to setup and use printer with decent quality results. It comes with no film so either pick up some when you buy the printer or do as I did and buy a 100 print box which brings the cost per print down a lot. I had no trouble installing the matching app and printing. The unit charges with a standard USB connector and has enough charge for more than a 100 prints but you must turn it off when not in use otherwise it goes flat. Loading the 10 print pack is easy and print speed much faster than some of the other printers I’ve tried. It takes a minute or so for the print to become visible as the white protective layer fades but the result seems durable and easy to clean off fingerprints ect. It’s a very fun printer to use with the image about the size of a credit card. The printer is compact and easy to carry around with a one button interface to turn it on or off. If you want cheap prints there are plenty of options but for instant easy and fun prints this is a great option.

Recommended over buying the Camera!!!

Awesome product and I recommend buying JUST the printer. If you have a phone, you never worry about leaving your Fujifilm camera behind. You can take as many photos as you need on your phone and save film by only printing the best of the best. No more worrying about lining up the perfect shot the first time. Print multiple copies of the same picture so you dont have to choose when giving away or crap booking. Saves film compared to the camera if you take a bad photo. Uses the same film as the mini camera. Allows for post production photo editing so you can edit photos before printing. I also recommend the 60 pack of mini fujifilm to save some time, and money using this printer. Connects via bluetooth to print and can also work as a remote for your phone to take ... MoreAwesome product and I recommend buying JUST the printer. If you have a phone, you never worry about leaving your Fujifilm camera behind. You can take as many photos as you need on your phone and save film by only printing the best of the best. No more worrying about lining up the perfect shot the first time. Print multiple copies of the same picture so you dont have to choose when giving away or crap booking. Saves film compared to the camera if you take a bad photo. Uses the same film as the mini camera. Allows for post production photo editing so you can edit photos before printing. I also recommend the 60 pack of mini fujifilm to save some time, and money using this printer. Connects via bluetooth to print and can also work as a remote for your phone to take pictures.

so much better than the camera!!!

i love this so much more than the actual camera. i've gone through about 5 cameras because they always break so this is so much better because there are less moving parts to worry about and it can stay safe at home. you also get the great benefit of choosing a picture you already have and knowing it will come out as a great pic every time! it was always 50/50 as to whether a pic would come out great from the camera! i know it takes away the spontaneity but i honestly prefer it to having to ask someone to take pics on a phone and also a polaroid. the pictures sometimes are a little faded/hazy but still so much better than the camera pics. don't use the customisable options or anything, i just simply print the pic i want and go! love how traditional they look. awesome ... Morei love this so much more than the actual camera. i've gone through about 5 cameras because they always break so this is so much better because there are less moving parts to worry about and it can stay safe at home. you also get the great benefit of choosing a picture you already have and knowing it will come out as a great pic every time! it was always 50/50 as to whether a pic would come out great from the camera! i know it takes away the spontaneity but i honestly prefer it to having to ask someone to take pics on a phone and also a polaroid. the pictures sometimes are a little faded/hazy but still so much better than the camera pics. don't use the customisable options or anything, i just simply print the pic i want and go! love how traditional they look. awesome buy!