The Best Portable Photo Printer

The best portable photo printers can be found at AgfaPhoto

As we are now taking more and more photos than ever on our smartphones, a photo printer has never been more essential! There is something about a printed photo that can’t be matched: it’s the best way to retain souvenirs of the mass of photos we’re now able to take on a daily basis.

Evidently though, the way we print our shots has changed: you no longer need to invest in a very expensive camera or go to professionals to get them developed. Now you can get paper prints in minutes with the portable photo printer!

Because AgfaPhoto is aimed at all photography enthusiasts, we have developed a great range of photo printers. It takes just seconds to retrieve your photo prints and immortalise the best moments in your life!

Photo printing is making a big comeback, thanks to the AgfaPhoto portable printers

Smartphones allow us to take more photos than ever before. And the desire to keep a physical trace of our memories is making a comeback!

But the photo printer has changed substantially: it now comes in the form of an easy-to-use and hold compact device. The prints are also much more diverse: you can print square, credit card or postcard-sized photos. In short, the AgfaPhoto photo printer adapts to our new way of looking at photography and paper prints!

Let's now take a peek at the various portable photo printer models developed by AgfaPhoto.

AgfaPhoto Realipix Mini P.2 Zink portable photo printer

The ultra-compact Realipix Mini P.2 Zink photo printer will quite literally fit in your pocket. You can instantly print 2 x 3" (5 x 7.6 cm) photos from your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth (iOS and Android compatible).

This battery-powered printer can be taken anywhere to print your shots at any time. This model is ready to use, thanks to 10 ZINK photo paper sheets provided. ZINK printing does not require ink because the paper itself is composed of several layers of colour which allow the photos to develop during printing.

The AgfaPhoto Realipix Mini P portable photo printer

If you want to print photos that fit in your wallet, create a beautiful backdrop of prized photos or make an original photo album, then the Realipix Mini P portable printer is perfect for you. This AgfaPhoto model allows you to print credit card-sized photos (i.e. 5.3 x 8.6 cm) directly from your smartphone or tablet. Your photos are transmitted to the printer via Bluetooth for professional-quality prints.

This model comes with 8 photo sheets, but you can also opt for the pack which includes the photo printer and a 50-photo cartridge. The Realipix Mini P printer is available in black or white.

AgfaPhoto Realipix Moments portable photo printer

A great classic in the AgfaPhoto product range: the Realipix Moments portable photo printer allows you to print postcard-sized photos (10 x 15 cm or 4 x 6"). With its compact design and size, this model can be installed on your desk or even in the living room to satisfy your printing needs in literally seconds.

This iOS and Android-compatible model is mains-powered and uses 4PASS dye sublimation technology. In the blink of an eye, you can obtain professional-quality postcard-sized prints to keep for yourself or give to loved ones who can share your treasured memories!

Why are the AgfaPhoto portable photo printers the best?

With more than 150 years of experience under its belt, AgfaPhoto is an iconic brand in the photography sector. Our extensive range of products is aimed at all photographer styles, from 3 to 103 years of age. Over time, we have developed affordable and easy-to-use portable photo printers for everyday use.

Our goal is to satisfy all printing needs by offering ultra-compact printers able to print photos that you can display with ease. The tested and widely-approved AgfaPhoto portable photo printers have proven to successfully appeal to all photo enthusiasts wanting to keep a paper version of their most beautiful memories.

But what stands out when choosing an AgfaPhoto connected photo printer? Why have some models become real must-haves for photo enthusiasts? Let's find out together why the Bluetooth printers in our product range are so efficient!

On-trend photo printers

The way we look at photography has changed considerably since the arrival of smartphones. As our phones let us snap shots in just seconds, we tend to accumulate hundreds of photos. The problem is that with such a large number of photos being taken, we no longer take the time to look back through them or even print them out.

This realisation has led to the development of new printer ranges which anyone can use to independently print fun photos. The AgfaPhoto models are therefore perfectly suited to this new trend, as these ultra-compact printers are available in different print formats.

All desires are thus satisfied: ranging from the most classic postcard format to the more modern sizes, i.e. credit card or share shapes. The AgfaPhoto models prove that you can easily obtain quality prints to be kept or shared with your nearest and dearest.

Ease of use

When we think of photo printing, simplicity is key! Conventional printer models often involved dealing with complex installation software, an interface that wouldn’t always connect properly to the computer and cartridges that constantly needed to be replaced.

AgfaPhoto focuses on quality and accessibility. Should you opt for one of our photo printers, you will receive the device, paper, a user manual and a cable (USB or mains depending on the model).

The portable photo printers print via a Bluetooth connection. AgfaPhoto therefore provides you with an interface (compatible with iOS and Android) which can be used to select the photos from your smartphone and send them directly to the printer for printing purposes.

It takes just a few seconds for the AgfaPhoto Realipix application to detect your printer and provide you with access to a very intuitive interface, which can even be used to edit your photos before printing. The application gives you the option to add filters, frames and even stickers: little extras that will make your prints ultra-fun!

The models in our product range come with a cartridge and paper, so you can use them straight away for your very first prints. When you run out of supplies, the replacement system is also very easy to use. It is therefore just as easy to maintain your printer, as it is to use it on a daily basis.

Design and portability

These days, we primarily print photos from our smartphones with the intentions of easily sharing them with our nearest and dearest. However, we may not want to install a bulky device on a desk or fixed piece of furniture, just so we can print our photos.

To meet these different needs, AgfaPhoto has chosen to solely develop compact photo printer models that offer great portability. We therefore offer many battery-operated models which can be easily slipped into a travel bag or even a pocket! Naturally, our product range also includes more advanced mains-powered models that remain ultra-compact and can therefore be stored away as soon as they are no longer in use.

To get a clearer picture of the size of the AgfaPhoto portable printers, we have provided two examples:

·         The Realipix Mini P printer is battery operated, weighs 225 g and measures 13.2 x 7.8 x 2.6 cm.

·         The Realipix Moments printer is our mains-powered model which weighs 760 g and measures 16.8 x 11.1 x 7 cm.

The success of the AgfaPhoto connected photo printers also stems from their sleek, ergonomic yet modern design. This type of printer does away with the dust-covered bulky devices that we have all grown used to! Should you wish to keep the printer close at hand, it will blend perfectly with your décor, and can seamlessly find a home in your study or living room.

Printing technologies

Two different types of printing technologies can be found in our portable photo printer range:

• 4PASS technology

• ZINK technology.

4PASS technology

Owning a portable photo printer does not necessarily result in compromised print quality! By dint of its product range, AgfaPhoto wanted to provide the option of printing professional-quality photos. To achieve this, we have equipped our models with the 4PASS thermal transfer printing technology.

In practical terms, 4PASS means that the print is passed through 4 superimposed layers of yellow, magenta and cyan, followed by a protective layer which provides durability (protection against dust, water and fingerprints).

Thermal transfer is the best photo printing technology, as it can bring more than 16 million colours to life! The result is a higher resolution and sharper colours than conventional photo printing.

So feel free to print all styles of photos: portraits, landscapes, night photos, urban photos, and watch as all the colours in your shots shine through beautifully with an amazing image quality!

ZINK technology

The name of this printing technology stems from Zero Ink. This printing mode is used for both portable printers and instant cameras. In reality, it is the paper that acts as a printer cartridge: it contains several layers which are used to develop a photo. There is a base layer, a heat-sensitive layer which includes cyan, magenta and yellow dyes, and a protective top layer. The paper is composed of crystals which, when exposed to a heat source, change colour. ZINK printing technology is perfect for ultra-compact printers: there is no need to provide a slot for the cartridge, just the paper!

The cost

When we think of a portable printer, exorbitant costs tend to come to mind. Today, however, technologies have evolved and as a result, AgfaPhoto is able to offer models at affordable prices. Our product range consists of portable photo printers whose prices start from €79.99 and end at €119.99 for the more high-end models.

When considering the cost of a printer, you should also bear the cost of using the same product in mind. AgfaPhoto offers packs which allow you to print lots of photos, all at an affordable price. For example, it costs €39.99 extra for a Realipix Moments-compatible cartridge: this pack includes two cartridges and 80 photo papers! The cost per print is therefore entirely affordable when using your own portable printer.

The AgfaPhoto services

The many services offered when you purchase an AgfaPhoto Bluetooth printer lend a helping hand in making the brand’s printers the best.

Have you already chosen your photo printer but are regretting your chosen print format? Don't panic, AgfaPhoto offers a 30-day guarantee should you change your mind. All the photo printers in our range boast a 2-year warranty and shipping is free!

Finally, if you have misplaced your printer’s instructions, head over to our website where you will find the user manuals for all our devices.