# Ink-Free Sticker Photo Printers The Polaroid Hi-Print Pocket Photo Printer Creates Small Keepsakes By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-08-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-hiprint References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/technology/misc-gadgets/polaroid-hi-print-pocket-photo-printer/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blessthisstuff%2FEGlC+%28Bless+This+Stuff%29) & [us.polaroid](https://us.polaroid.com/products/hi-print-2x3-printer) The Polaroid Hi-Print pocket photo printer is a new mobile solution for users who are seeking out a way to create digital keepsakes from their favorite experiences at their leisure. The printer has a compact design frame that can be stored almost anywhere and boasts an ink-free functionality in favor of dye-sublimination technology. This eliminates the need for conventional ink cartridges and pods to help users keep printing without restrictions. The Polaroid Hi-Print pocket photo printer is priced at $99 and only requires a [Bluetooth connection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/n2thermal-printer) to be paired with an Android or iOS device. Users can then use the accompanying [smartphone app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-stickerbox) to customize pictures to their liking with filters or text before printing them out on two by three inch papers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mobile Photo Printing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a portable photo printer that offers even more customization options and higher print quality. - **Ink-free Printing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a printer that uses alternative ink-free printing technologies, reducing waste and expense. - **Compact Photo Printers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a mini photo printer that is even more compact and portable, ideal for users on-the-go. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate advanced printing technology into professional photography services, allowing for high-quality on-the-spot prints at events. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with smartphone manufacturers to integrate ink-free photo printing capabilities directly into mobile devices. - **Printing Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in research and development to create ink-free printing solutions for various industries, such as textiles or packaging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pocket-Sized Smartphone Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-instant-photo-printer.md) - [Pocket-Sized Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ivy-2-mini-photo-printer.md) - [Miniature Ink-Free Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canon-ivy-2.md) - [Instant Action Camera Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-ace-pro-2-pocket-printer.md) - [App-Connected Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-sprocket-studio-plus.md) - [Portable Smartphone Camera Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instax-mini-link-2.md) - [Artwork-Friendly Smartphone Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-instax-mini-link-plus.md) - [Instant Film Smartphone Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-instax-mini-link-3.md) - [Subtle Smartphone-Friendly Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-image-box.md)