Canon IVY Mini Photo Printer for Smartphones (Rose Gold) - Sticky-back prints, Pocket-size

Robert PaluchUnited States

LOVE THIS!!!!!

Hey yall!! @YanaGalaninPhotography here on my boyfriend's account leaving a review lol! Just wanted to leave some feedback on this product, now that it's in my hands and I have been able to play around with it. First thing first, full disclosure... I bought this under my photography company but intended to use it for a specific project for my body paint company @HausSparkle. Currently I am making a LOOK BOOK and I thought this would be the cutest way to create something that would fit my branding aesthetic and also allow me to continue to add on the go in the future. I purchased a black 8x8 book and a set of bada$$ metallic markets as well as some sparkly stickers and got to work (See pics) My idea was that I would be able to create on the go and add to this book over time with more bookings and assignments, allowing me to show off my portfolio but also communicate to people what my style is and how much each look costs. I am sooo happy I got this pocket printer because it is perfect for this intention. FYI, I watched many videos on product reviews for this type of pocket printer as well as others on the market for comparison. I like to consider myself a thorough researcher. I want to know anything and everything about that product segment and what else is out there before I make a call. I decided to go with this because of a few reasons. 1. It's Bluetooth and not wifi dependent. 2. ZINK (zero ink technology) 3. The size and ease of use. 4. The sticky prints!!! 5. The prints are one of the more affordable options breaking down to .25 cents- .50 cents a print. 6. I already use canon products, which I am very happy with. 7. The cute pink color! Hope this helps, as always do your research to see what is best for you and your needs 💓⭐️ Much love!

DinaUnited States

Don't expect perfect prints

I purchased this after reading everyone's reviews saying the sprocket is significantly worse. I also looked at Kodak and Polaroid and am not interested in cartridge systems. I ordered this printer and the first 2 pics were fine, after that there were horizontal lines going throughout the pic and the printer sounded like something was shaking around inside, so I returned it since it's probably a defective unit. I received my replacement, and it's not doing the lines anymore. If you look VERY VERY closely you will still faintly see them but they are not apparent at first glance like before. The photos will come out darker and cooler than what you see on your phone so be sure to edit your photos brighter and warmer in your phone's editing app (not the canon app) before you print. I have until February next year to return this so I will be back with an updated review once I've tested this printer more thoroughly. Based on the reviews here, the unit either stops working after about a month or it stops even sooner, or it stays fine - so we will see! The prints are better than instax quality - but they are still not high quality like they'd be if you printer from a full size desktop printer - do not expect they will be sharp and perfect. The benefit of this is the zink paper - no ink needed and it becomes a sticker than you can cut and write on - great for scrapbooks or journals.

CarrieUnited States

Perfect little mini printer connects to phone

I have been searching for a mini printer for so long and this mini printer is perfect. I used this for a graduation party. I took photos at the event and then gave the prints to grandmothers at breakfast the next day. They were delighted!! It would be perfect as a photo booth alternative for parties. I tried the poloroid-type cameras and was very diappointed in them for the quality of the photo and ease of use. This little printer has bluetooth that you just pair with your phone, select the photo you want to print and it prints in just a few seconds. The app is very easy to install and use. It does use a lot of battery/memory on my phone so I uninstall it when not in use. You can zoom, crop and make captions or stickers for the photos. The paper is easy to load. The photos print as stickers. The backing is easy to peel off the entire back or just the corners. The photos are pretty good quality. They do fade a little bit over time. I have printed about 100 photos and it is still working fine. Each photo ends up costing about 50 cents not including the cost of the printer itself. I am very happy with the purchase.

Amy MUnited States

Perfect for silly fun!

I bought this for my daughter for her 12th birthday, and she absolutely loves it!! The paper comes out to about 50c each pic but having no ink costs really makes it worthwhile! She can earn more paper with her chores and allowance. The print quality is decent enough for what she is using it for and I was so happy with it, but if you are looking for a professional perfect print job then this is not for you, the colors are not perfect! She originally wanted a Polaroid camera which can get pricey, but she already has a great phone camera so she really only needed a way to print her pics. The app allows her to decorate the pics before she prints and make cute social media style stories on them. We went on vacation and she is making a photo album and printing pics as memories. This is why I got it for her… too much ends up staying on our phones, and it’s nice to print things out! It is so easy to use that she worked it out alone and doesn’t need my help at all. I’d definitely recommend this printer!