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# Smartphone-Powered Printers
The PoooliPrinter L1 Inkless Pocket Printer Prints Up to 100 Photos

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-03-05 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-printer
References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/inkless-pocket-printer/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thegadgetflow+%28Gadget+Flow%29) & [poooliprint](https://www.poooliprint.com/products/poooliprinter-l1?utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_medium=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow)

The PoooliPrinter L1 inkless pocket printer is a smartphone-connected peripheral for users looking to complete print jobs from virtually anywhere thanks to the devices compact, highly portable construction.

The printer doesn't require any ink cartridges or toner to be used and instead makes use of [heat-based technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/n2thermal-printer) to create virtually any kind of print job ranging from text to images. Users can choose from more than 30 types of paper printer rolls to be used with the unit, which will print up to 100 photos each.

The PoooliPrinter L1 inkless pocket printer offers up to 24-hours of battery life per charge and works with the accompanying [smartphone app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-instax-mini-link-3) to let users perform virtually any kind of print job when at home or traveling.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.2/10
- Popularity: 90% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Inkless Printing:** Inkless printing technology has the potential to disrupt the printing industry by reducing costs and eliminating the need for ink cartridges.
- **Portable Printing:** Portable printers will continue to gain popularity, especially in the travel and photography industries where users need to print photos on the go.
- **Smartphone Connectivity:** Smartphone-connected printers are becoming more common as people rely on their mobile devices for everyday tasks.

### Where This Applies

- **Printing:** Inkless printing technology could disrupt the traditional printing industry by reducing costs and waste associated with ink cartridges.
- **Travel:** Portable printers could become a valuable tool for travelers who want to print photos or documents while on the go.
- **Photography:** Portable printers with smartphone connectivity are a perfect fit for the photography industry, allowing users to print their photos instantly.

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