This thing is SO awesome!
You have to get an app to use it, and the pictures don’t always fit quite right into the frame it provides, but it’s incredibly easy to use!
I got it because I was taking a field studies class where we had to do write-ups on different species and ideally draw them. Well, I cannot draw, and tracing was becoming a MAJOR deterrent to me doing these assignments, so I got this to cheat the system lol. I’d further milk it by putting multiple pictures together in a different app, like one on top and 2 on the bottom, and printing it as one picture so I’d have 3 out of 1 thing of film, and cut and tape them however I wanted after. The app has an option for this, but I didn’t like how it didn’t utilize all the space, so I did it manually.
The quality isn’t too bad in my opinion and you can really save on film by combining little pictures. One printed pic is about the size of a credit card, so beware if you wanted something bigger. I don’t mind their size :) it served its purpose very well!! Aside from school work, I just think it’s so cool to be able to get a physical print of any picture on my phone in a few seconds!!
I read complaints of people saying it took a long time to print? Do they not have 30 seconds of time? Do they not remember the days before phone cameras, and having to take your camera to a physical store and wait an hour (at best) to get your photos, of which some store worker just saw all of? I find that bizarre. It clearly states that the pic goes in and out 4 different times to apply the different color layers. It’s not like a Polaroid where touching it immediately afterwards can ruin the picture, either, it’s good to go right after it’s done printing.
One cartridge has 10 photos on it, after which it’ll tell you when it’s empty and to put a new cartridge in. So each box, which has 30 photos, actually has 3 cartridges.
The color isn’t always super spot-on but it’s definitely good enough for me!!!! For example, my classmate saw me entry on the American dipper, a chunky lil gray bird with flesh colored legs, and commented on the bit of blue hue lol, I was like, nooo it’s sooty all around, but I get why you’d think that from the picture alone.
Different pics will come out in differing quality but I honestly think it’s pretty damn good for like $85 total- the printer and the film that comes with it (30 in each box I think and if I remember correctly, the printer actually came with a cartridge in it, so it was 70 photos total).
KODAK Mini 2 Retro 4PASS Portable Photo Printer (2.1x3.4 inches) Initial 8 Sheets + 60 Sheets Bundle, White
4.3 | 11,904 ratings
Price: 99.99
Last update: 12-23-2024
About this item
TIMELESS MEMORIES: Connect your Kodak Mini 2 Retro to any mobile device and get your favorite pics in print wherever you are! Make sure to always keep your favorite snapshots so you can revisit them later on. It uses a stable wireless connection that can be easily paired to your device.
STELLAR PHOTO QUALITY: The Kodak 4Pass Technology allows you to print high-end photos instantly. You will get premium 2.1 x 3.4-inch photos printed in layers of ribbon with a laminating process that makes them fingerprint-proof and waterproof.
ENJOY THE KODAK MOBILE APP: Printing photos is easy with the free Kodak app. Connect it to your Android or iOS device and enjoy printing your favorite snaps anywhere and anytime.
PRACTICAL AND EASY: To get flawless printed photos, all you need is your Kodak Mini 2 Retro and a mobile device.
FOR YOUR LOVED ONES: Celebrate the most beautiful moments in your life with precious printed photos that will help everyone remember those dear times. Use the instant polaroid printer to make beautiful scrapbooks that everyone will enjoy.
STELLAR PHOTO QUALITY: The Kodak 4Pass Technology allows you to print high-end photos instantly. You will get premium 2.1 x 3.4-inch photos printed in layers of ribbon with a laminating process that makes them fingerprint-proof and waterproof.
ENJOY THE KODAK MOBILE APP: Printing photos is easy with the free Kodak app. Connect it to your Android or iOS device and enjoy printing your favorite snaps anywhere and anytime.
PRACTICAL AND EASY: To get flawless printed photos, all you need is your Kodak Mini 2 Retro and a mobile device.
FOR YOUR LOVED ONES: Celebrate the most beautiful moments in your life with precious printed photos that will help everyone remember those dear times. Use the instant polaroid printer to make beautiful scrapbooks that everyone will enjoy.
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 3"D x 5"W x 1"H |
|---|---|
| Controller Type | iOS, Android |
| Print media | Glossy photo paper |
| Scanner Type | Portable, Photo |
| Max Input Sheet Capacity | 60 |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphones, Tablets |
| Sheet Size | 2.1 x 3.4 Inches |
| Dual-sided printing | No |
| Hardware Interface | Bluetooth |
| Control Method | App |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Model Series | Mini 2 Retro 4PASS |
| UPC | 192143003342 |
| Item Weight | 7.1 ounces |
| ASIN | B08FST3H95 |
| Item model number | CAR-P210RW |
| Batteries | 1 D batteries required. (included) |
| Customer Reviews |
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars
6,457 ratings
4.5 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #253 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1 in Portable Photo Printers |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
| Date First Available | August 13, 2020 |
| Manufacturer | Prinics Co., Ltd. |
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Great for the price and the novelty of it!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2023
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Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2023
You have to get an app to use it, and the pictures don’t always fit quite right into the frame it provides, but it’s incredibly easy to use!
I got it because I was taking a field studies class where we had to do write-ups on different species and ideally draw them. Well, I cannot draw, and tracing was becoming a MAJOR deterrent to me doing these assignments, so I got this to cheat the system lol. I’d further milk it by putting multiple pictures together in a different app, like one on top and 2 on the bottom, and printing it as one picture so I’d have 3 out of 1 thing of film, and cut and tape them however I wanted after. The app has an option for this, but I didn’t like how it didn’t utilize all the space, so I did it manually.
The quality isn’t too bad in my opinion and you can really save on film by combining little pictures. One printed pic is about the size of a credit card, so beware if you wanted something bigger. I don’t mind their size :) it served its purpose very well!! Aside from school work, I just think it’s so cool to be able to get a physical print of any picture on my phone in a few seconds!!
I read complaints of people saying it took a long time to print? Do they not have 30 seconds of time? Do they not remember the days before phone cameras, and having to take your camera to a physical store and wait an hour (at best) to get your photos, of which some store worker just saw all of? I find that bizarre. It clearly states that the pic goes in and out 4 different times to apply the different color layers. It’s not like a Polaroid where touching it immediately afterwards can ruin the picture, either, it’s good to go right after it’s done printing.
One cartridge has 10 photos on it, after which it’ll tell you when it’s empty and to put a new cartridge in. So each box, which has 30 photos, actually has 3 cartridges.
The color isn’t always super spot-on but it’s definitely good enough for me!!!! For example, my classmate saw me entry on the American dipper, a chunky lil gray bird with flesh colored legs, and commented on the bit of blue hue lol, I was like, nooo it’s sooty all around, but I get why you’d think that from the picture alone.
Different pics will come out in differing quality but I honestly think it’s pretty damn good for like $85 total- the printer and the film that comes with it (30 in each box I think and if I remember correctly, the printer actually came with a cartridge in it, so it was 70 photos total).
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Tyler
Super quick, easy and useful
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024Lisa Gordon
Great for parties, family gatherings
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2024Sydney
Device is amazing, but app has some issues. Still def recommend.
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2024
Sydney
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2024
It was easy to set up and connect with my iphone and charges decently fast, though it does seem like the battery does deplete pretty quickly every charge. I’ve had it for about 2 months, and its spent almost all of that toted around in a backpack and this week left in a hot car for an hour with no problems. So it seems pretty durable.
I’ve only been through two packs of film but so far these are the only things I’ve had issues with:
- biggest complaint so far is the app! It’s not just feature limited… it actually messes up prints if you add frames - pics 1 &2 attached are the same original image, one printed with the frame and one without. The one with the frame, the detailed parts end up pixelated and the lines distorted. Note especially the area around the dogs eyes and the lines of the truck under the window. It took me a couple tries to figure out, originally thought it was the printer, but prints fine without adding the frame in app.
Other than that, buttons are sometimes unclickable, and the app is just clunky.
- i had one sheet print blank. It was like my second print, and haven’t had an issue since.
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BB
Printer is cool; the case is cheap
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024A. S.
Works great!
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2024
A. S.
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2024
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Crystal
Love this product
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2024Lori Gray
So cute!
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2024