If you’re going on a trip, you probably wouldn’t consider taking your printer with you.

However, portable photo printers are lightweight and often small enough to fit into your pocket.

Now you’re able to instantly print memories with the use of a portable photo printer.

Photo printer in a person’s hands

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Here are the best portable photo printers.

For color prints, this slows down even further to 5.5 pages per minute.

Fujifilm Instax Mini Link

The Fujifilm Instax Mini Link is a solid choice for small instant prints.

Canon Pixma TR150 power cable

A white border nicely frames each print.

There’s also the choice of special edition film available through Fujifilm.

Lifeprint Ultra Slim

The Lifeprint Ultra Slim is much more than just a snapshot printer.

Fujifilm Instax Mini Link smartphone

That should last you quite some time, making it an affordable portable photo printer.

Polaroid Lab

The Polaroid Lab allows you to print Polaroid photos straight from your smartphone.

The photos print reasonably quickly.

Lifeprint Ultra Slim zink

However, they can take around 15 minutes to dry.

HP Sprocket Select

The HP Sprocket Select is small enough that it can fit in your pocket.

While this isn’t the fastest photo printer, it is incredibly portable and easy to transport.

Canon Selphy CP1300 setup

However, the convenience and lack of ink cartridges make this a good value option for families.

Canon Selphy QX10

The Canon Selphy QX10 prints good quality photos, offering easy-to-use software for all the family.

Although this is a portable photo printer, it’s not quite pocket-sized and a little heavy.

Polaroid Lab photo printing

It’s transportable, but you may need to take a bag to carry the added weight.

FAQ

Q: How Long Do Zink Prints Last?

Zero ink (Zink) prints can generally last up to 12 years if looked after well.

Canon Pixma TR150 controls

Dyes are less UV-resistant, so they will fade over time.

you could extend your Zink prints' life by placing them in a photo album to protect them.

Q: How Do Portable Photo Printers Work?

Canon Pixma TR150

Q: Are Portable Photo Printers Repairable?

In most cases, you’re able to fix issues with portable photo printers relatively quickly.

Fujifilm Instax Mini Link photo printing

Fujifilm Instax Mini Link

Lifeprint Ultra Slim features

Lifeprint Ultra Slim

Canon Selphy CP1300 screen and print

Canon Selphy CP1300

Polaroid Lab smartphone

Polaroid Lab

Canon IVY Mini size

Canon IVY Mini colors

Canon IVY Mini

HP Sprocket Select features

HP Sprocket Select box contents

HP Sprocket Select

Canon SELPHY QX10 cartridge

Canon SELPHY QX10 smartphone

Canon SELPHY QX10