Zink Kodak Mini 2 HD Wireless Portable Mobile Instant Photo Printer, Print Social Media Photos, Premium Quality Full Color Prints – Compatible w/iOS & Android Devices (White)

Bought this for my mom for Christmas. She loves it! She has several small picture frames and hangars and this is perfect for printing the photos to go in those frames. The unit is small and ultra portable, easy to connect to an iPhone, the app used for printing (required) is pretty straight-forward. Instructions say to CHARGE PRIOR TO FIRST USE--charging seems to be pretty quick.FYI: The unit is a 4 pass printer! When you print a photo, it puts the ink on in layers--the photo comes out with one layer, goes back in, gets another layer, and so on. Finishes up with a really nice glossy clear coat. That was weird for us the first time we used the printer--I had never seen a printer like that before. LoL!

We got this for our kids to make a scrapbook while on vacation. It works well and is easy to use. Yes, some pictures can come out a little dark, but if you just edit/lighten them a little before printing, they look great. Plus, if you get extra cartridges for the Kodak Mini 2, the pictures print on photo paper with a sticky back, making it easy to put in a scrapbook without the need for glue. It connects easily to your phone through the app, and the pictures print quickly. The charging cable is a micro USB to USB, making it easy to connect to other devices/adapters for charging.

Barely used over a couple of years. Printed fine until one day it told me to replace the cartridge. I was fine with this because it had been over a year since I had used it and assume it had probably dried out. Unfortunately, the cartridge would not come out without pulling with considerable force. This ripped whatever plastic was on the spool. Not a big deal since I was disposing of the cartridge I thought. Whatever had prevented the cartridge from coming out easily was still there because I couldn't load a new cartridge without pushing in really hard. I got the same error this time and the cartridge won't come out without tearing. I took it apart and it looks like a roller is causing the clearance issue. I assume it's stuck in some position. Using the reset button does nothing. Headed to the trash! Avoid! Sometimes it's cool to print photos at home, but 4x6s are so much cheaper at Walgreens.

So like the other reviews have stated, as of January 24, 2018, there are no refill cartridges available anywhere online (not even on Kodak's website). I placed an order for them with BH Photo & Adorama (they're both back ordered), and I'm hoping they'll restock and arrive in the next month or so. To some extent, it's not all that surprising because it seems the Mini 2 only launched recently. That said, it's REALLY annoying that Amazon recommends a bundle with cartridges that DO NOT FIT! (seriously, what the heck is up with that, Amazon!)That said, the device itself still functions pretty well. Getting it to sync with your phone is a little bit tricky at first, but I managed to get it to connect without much issue. I noticed that photos taken with low lighting are printed a little darker than they appear on your mobile device, but photos taken outdoors or in good lighting are pretty closely replicated in the print. The app lets you adjust exposure, though, so I'm not all that concerned with slightly darker prints.I had contemplated a couple other options that use ZINK technology, but ultimately opted for the Kodak Mini 2 because of it's reliable printing technology. The pictures do come out really clear and pretty accurate in color (minus the exposure issue at times). If I had known the Mini 2 cartridges were unavailable, I would've gotten the older version of this (Kodak Mini). I just like the smaller size and design of the Mini 2 when I made my final decision. So if you don't want to deal with waiting for cartridges to come back in stock, check the Kodak Mini out!

I did a lot of research before deciding on this one for my daughter for her birthday. It came quickly and was exactly as described and well packaged. She has been super happy with it. She loves all the little pics she can print at the drop of a hat. The color quality is great which was the main reason I chose this specific printer. I would say you still should brighten your photos before printing because they do have a darker tint on paper than they do on your device. But it’s so much better than what I hear with other similar printers. Everything about this little printer was perfect. Exactly what we were looking for!

This is great for taking on the go when you want to share a fun moment with someone, easily print it out!The app Kodak uses is a bit antiquated, and it takes about a minute to print a photo fully, but then again I wouldn't expect a handheld printer to go any faster.I wish the photo quality matched that of the image on the phone. The quality of the photos isn't bad, but not 10/10 either.Worth it? Maybe. Depends on if you're the kind of person that likes to have/hold an actual photo... I am, and I enjoy this product a lot.