Polaroid Hi-Print 2×3 Pocket Photo Printer – White – 9046
Polaroid Hi-Print 2×3 Pocket Photo Printer – White – 9046
| Weight: | 0.55 Pounds |
| Size: | No Films |
| Dimensions: | 8 x 15 x 2.7 centimetres |
| Brand: | Polaroid |
| Model: | 9046 |
| Part: | 9046 |
| Colour: | White |
| Batteries Included: | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Dimensions: | 8 x 15 x 2.7 centimetres |
| Size: | No Films |
This is good for printing small pictures to add to scrapbooks, gift cards etc. The prints work out a bit pricey so would suggest selective printing! Great fun if wanting to do a travel journal with a few selective prints from the day
The camera came very quickly, with the appropriate film. Well packed and arrived intact. Thanks .
I have had one of these cameras before (it got lost when Virgin Airline lost my luggage), and so am familiar with how to use it. I suppose its pretty easy to use, but I am not that good with digital stuff. Not cheap, but I don’t want to buy a second hand one, as I want to be sure that it works perfectly.
Early days as I’ve only just received it but the App is easy to use, the prints are a true colour and they are ideal for the project books I’m working on.
It does state clearly on the Amazon web page “PHOTO PAPER NOT INCLUDED”, although all other printers I have ever purchased have included at least a few sample sheets.
A few reviewers haven’t realised this and left some strange comments because of it !
Right, with that out of the way, lets carry on.
You do need to charge the printer for around 1 hour before use, to make sure it is fully charged. I found that the QuickStart Guide to be virtually useless as all it tells you what things are but not how to properly use them, a bit pointless really.
In the world of small printers there are 2 types : Zink (= Zero Ink) and Dye-Sub (= Dye Sublimation) and of the two Dye-Sub will give you the best results, although it will be slower per print, as it uses what is called the “4-Pass System”, which means that 4 different layers are ‘laid’ on the paper, namely : yellow, magenta, cyan, then a final protective film.
The downside is that the cartridges which contain both the paper and the ‘film’ containing the colours and protective film are quite bulky and also more expensive than just paper on its own such as in the Zink system but the quality of the print is superior of course.
The printer itself is only available in white and measures 8 x 15 x 2.7cms and weighs in at 260g.
It produces a print in about 50 seconds, it is that long because after each pass, it draws the paper back into the printer for the next film to be applied, and that is that takes the time.
You can peel the back off the prints if you so wish and stick them to a clean, dry, smooth surface but please do make 100% sure it IS clean, dry and smooth or they won’t stick at all well.
It is very easy to load the cartridge into the printer, flip the side open and put it in, it will only go in one way, so you can’t put in in the wrong way.
You do need to download the “Hi-Print mobile app” onto your phone and there are versions for both Android and iOS.
The app is easy to use and enables you to select the shot you want to print and even modify and edit the print it to your liking before you commit it to paper.
Conclusion :
This is not meant to be a full-size professional dye-sub printer, I have one of those and it costs a LOT more than this one and isn’t that portable either – this is a fun but good quality small printer that produces prints 2″x3″, at a very reasonable price, although it isn’t cheap at around 78p per print (as of 13 November 2022).
If you are looking for either superior quality or larger prints there are other options around but I think a few reviewers have had too high expectations from a printer at this size and price.
Personally, I LOVE it and it does a great job for what is it, and it is easy to carry around in a pocket or small bag, as they say “horses for courses” – it is just great fun in my book and up to now I have produced 82 prints all perfect.
I have no hesitation in giving this printer 5 stars !
I hope this review has been of sone use to you.
Reduced rating given because the paper doesn’t stick well at all,depending on the paper. The printer also turns off quickly and getting it synced tot he bkuetooth again can be fiddly.
Photo quality is great,although when printing a few photos back to back,the quality fades
Bought as a present for my daughter. Absolutely loves it. Easy to carry about( in case) easy to use excellent quality
The photos are great quality, and the app is quick and easy to use. The only downside is that they’re not very sticky and start peeling off the paper after a few days.