Xiaomi is getting ready to launch the Portable Photo Printer 1S in global markets. The device recently appeared on the company’s international website. It prints photos directly from a smartphone using the Mi Home app and ZINK paper.

The printer uses ZINK (zero-ink) technology, which means it doesn’t need ink cartridges. Instead, it heats special paper to activate color crystals. The printed photos have a sticky back and can be placed on surfaces like scrapbooks or phone covers. The box includes five sheets of photo paper.

The 1S supports AR photos. Users can attach a 15-second video or a 60-second audio clip to a photo through the Mi Home app. When scanned with the app, the printed photo plays the linked media. The app also offers editing tools, such as filters, collage layouts, and watermarks with avatars or text.

It connects through Bluetooth 5.2 and supports up to three devices at once. Wi-Fi is not required. It supports image formats like JPEG, PNG, and HEIF, and works with Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and newer. AR content is managed through the Mi Home app, with a limit of 100 AR photos per user account.

The printer measures 82mm x 124mm x 22mm and is compact enough to carry easily. Xiaomi says print costs can go as low as 1.98 yuan (about $0.27) per sheet. It’s still unclear if it works with ZINK paper from other brands. Xiaomi hasn’t confirmed a release date or global price yet. In China, the printer sells for 399 yuan (~$55).

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