Xiaomi just gave its popular desktop photo printer lineup a fresh update, and it looks like a solid step forward for anyone who loves turning photos into real, physical prints.
The new Mijia Desktop Photo Printer 2 has now launched its crowdfunding campaign on the Youpin platform (it kicked off at 10:00 AM today). During crowdfunding, it’s priced at a pretty tempting 699 yuan. The regular price will be 799 yuan. Compared to the previous 1S model, this one brings some meaningful upgrades.
The biggest change is the switch to 4-color dye-sublimation printing (CMYK). By adding a dedicated black layer, it delivers deeper blacks, smoother gradients, and more vibrant, film-like results that actually feel closer to professional lab prints.
Xiaomi also fixed some common annoyances from earlier models. Instead of relying on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, it now uses Bluetooth 5.2, which makes pairing with your phone faster and more stable. It prints at 300 × 300 dpi and supports both 4-inch and 6-inch photo paper. The cost per print is quite affordable too, starting as low as 0.99 yuan for the smaller sheets.
You can also use different lamination films to give prints a premium finish and better protection against fading. On the software side, there are some fun new tools: LUT color adjustments for more precise editing, automatic ID photo generation that meets official standards, and even AR dynamic photos that come alive when viewed through the app. It supports common formats like JPG, PNG, and HEIC, and you can connect up to three devices at once via Bluetooth.
The printer itself is still nicely compact (about 199 × 126.6 × 85.7 mm), so it won’t take over your desk. Print speeds range from around 53 to 85 seconds per photo depending on the settings. Consumables are reasonably priced, with packs for both 4-inch and 6-inch prints sitting at 69.2 yuan each.
Compared to the older 1S model that used ZINK technology, this dye-sublimation version should offer noticeably better color quality and longer-lasting prints, though you will need dedicated ink ribbons and special paper.
Overall, this feels like Xiaomi continuing its push to make good-quality photo printing easy and affordable for regular people. Global availability is still unclear, but a strong crowdfunding run could help it reach more markets later.
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