Nostalgic and fun? Yes, please! Fujifilm is back with another instant film printer, and it’s sure to be a hit. The Fujifilm Instax Link Wide printer is lightweight and ultra-portable. Its iOS app is simple to use and offers a lot of personalization. As a photographer, I’m most excited about how this will allow me to offer an even better experience for my clients. Keep reading to find out why.

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Fujifilm’s Instax Link Wide instant film printer is easy to use and so much fun. It’s ultra-portable, and the app is user-friendly. People of all ages will enjoy this printer.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Not much bigger than a CD case

Easy to use

A great option for mail marketing

QR code to send personal messages, sounds, or a link to your portfolio

The iOS app has a simple interface

So much fun

Cons

Sketching on a small screen can be challenging

Patience is required when adding a lot of stickers and placing them as desired

Gear Used

I used the Instax Link Wide printer with my iPhone 11. It prints on Instax Wide film. I tested it with images created with a Canon 5D Mark III, Leica SL2-s, Fujifilm GFX100s, Fujifilm GFX50s II, and Fujifilm X-T4.

Tech Specs

All specifications are from the manufacturer.

Recording method: 3-color exposure with OLED

Film used: FUJIFILM INSTAX WIDE Instant Film (sold separately)

Number of images: 10 images/pack

Image size: 2.4 in. x 3.9 in. / 62 mm x 99 mm

Supported image size: 800 x 1260 dots

Printing resolution: 12.5 dots/mm (318 dpi) The image size may affect the sharpness of the finished print Smartphone type and shooting conditions may affect finished print color tone and quality Finished print quality may vary from Smartphone image display.

Printing levels: 256 levels per color (RGB)

Interface: Standard compliance: Bluetooth Ver. 4.2 (BLE)

Supported image format: JPEG, PNG, HEIF, DNG

Printing time: Image recording – photo output (fed out): Approximately 12 seconds plus 90 second development time Printing time may vary with file size and Smartphone type

Approximate printing capacity: Approximately 100 prints from full charge (number of prints depends on the usage conditions)

Power supply: Lithium ion battery (internal type: not removable)

Charging time: Approximately 80 to 120 minutes. (Charging time depends on the temperature and battery remaining level)

Power consumption: Approximately 3 W

Operating environment: Temperature: +41°F to +104°F. Humidity: 20% to 80% (no condensation)

Main unit dimensions: 5.5 in. x 5 in x 1.3 in. 139 mm x 127.5 mm x 33.7mm (excluding projecting parts)

Supplied accessory: Micro USB cable

Available colors: Ash White and Mocha Gray

Retail Price: $149.95

Ergonomics

The Fujifilm Link Wide smartphone printer is about the size of a cd case and under two inches wide. It is very lightweight and portable. It ships with a small printer stand and USB cable for charging.

There is a Fujifilm light on the front that flashes an array of colors when in use.

Insert the Instax wide film through the back of the printer. A USB-C port is located on the bottom of the printer.

The top is where the film comes out.

Build Quality

The Link Wide smartphone printer is made of plastic. It is thick enough that it is durable and withstands subtle bumps and bruises. The plastic is also very lightweight and easy to clean if it gets dirty. The battery takes about 80 minutes to fully charge while connected to your computer and lasts for about 100 prints.

Ease of Use

Initial Setup

The Instax Link Wide printer is a wireless printer that links to your mobile device. I tested the pre-production model on an iPhone app. It should also be accessible through Mac OX 12 as well as an Apple TV.

To set up the printer, connect it to your computer to charge and turn it on. Then load the pack of film and pair it with your iOS device. The printer will operate while charging. The color of the Power On button can even be personalized from the Setting screen within the app.

Simple Prints

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