Smartphone Photo Printer by Sharper Image

With over 230,000 units sold, the Smartphone Photo Printer by Sharper Image is the most-purchased smartphone photo printer in its category, and the sales volume reflects why. It prints full 4" x 6" color photos (not the smaller 2x3 wallet format common with competing products), works with any iPhone, iPad, or Android device, requires no Wi-Fi or computer, and includes a free editing app with filters, collages, and more. The dye-sublimation printing process produces vivid, water-resistant prints that hold up over time. If you want a phone photo printer that delivers full-size, high-quality prints with minimal setup, this is the one most people choose.

Three steps. First, download the free Sharper Image app, available on the iOS App Store and Google Play. Second, connect your phone to the printer: pair wirelessly via Bluetooth, or dock directly using the USB/Lightning port. Third, select your photo in the app, apply any edits or filters you want, and tap print. Your 4x6 photo is ready in about 60 seconds. No computer, no home Wi-Fi, and no driver installation required. The printer ships with 1 ink cartridge and 10 photo papers included, so you can print right out of the box.

Yes, and the Smartphone Photo Printer by Sharper Image is purpose-built for exactly this use case. Unlike all-in-one inkjet printers that require a computer connection, Wi-Fi setup, and ink cartridge management, this photo printer by Sharper Image connects directly to your phone and prints borderless 4x6 color photos in about 60 seconds. There are no ink cartridges to swap or drivers to install. The unit uses a dye-sublimation process with a proprietary paper and ink cartridge system, it comes with 10 sheets of photo paper and 1 ink cartridge included. For ongoing use, the Refill Cartridge and 40-Pack of Paper is available separately.

To print directly from your phone, you need a smartphone-compatible photo printer with wireless connectivity, specifically Bluetooth, which allows direct device-to-printer pairing without a home Wi-Fi network. Standard home inkjet printers require a Wi-Fi network, computer connection, and driver installation, making them cumbersome for casual photo printing. The Smartphone Photo Printer by Sharper Image is designed specifically to connect to any iPhone or Android device via Bluetooth (or USB/Lightning dock), with no computer required. It's a compact, dedicated solution for anyone who wants to print phone photos quickly and without the setup friction of a traditional printer.

Yes, fully compatible with both. The Smartphone Photo Printer by Sharper Image works with all iPhones and iPads running iOS 9.0 or later, and all Galaxy and Android devices running Android OS 4.0.3 or later. The free companion app is available on both the iTunes App Store and Google Play. In addition to Bluetooth wireless connectivity, the printer also supports a wired connection via USB/Lightning dock for users who prefer a physical connection. Compatibility with both iOS and Android is one of the reasons this phone photo printer has reached 230,000+ units sold, it works with virtually any smartphone on the market.

Yes, this printer uses a dedicated paper and ink cartridge system designed specifically for dye-sublimation printing. The unit ships with 1 ink cartridge and 10 sheets of photo paper included, so you can print immediately. Using regular photo paper or non-specialty paper can result in poor print quality and paper jams. For best results, use the manufacturer-recommended photo paper.