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Canon 3204C002 IVY Mini Photo Smartphone Printer

★★★★★4.7 (5659 reviews)

Print sticky-back 2x3-inch photos straight from your phone with zero ink cartridges to replace.

$109.99*
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Overview

The Canon IVY Mini Photo Printer brings the instant-print experience into the smartphone era. Paired with your phone or tablet over Bluetooth, it lets you select, customize, and print 2x3-inch photos on the spot using the Canon Mini Print app. The app offers basic editing tools including filters, text overlays, and borders, giving you creative control before each print. Its thermal ZINK technology means no ink cartridges, no toner, and no ribbons — the color dyes are built into the paper itself, activated by heat during printing.

At roughly the size of a deck of cards, the IVY Mini is designed to slip into a bag or even a large pocket. Each print comes out as a borderless, smudge-resistant photo with a peel-off adhesive backing, turning every picture into a ready-made sticker. While the 314 x 400 dpi resolution and small print size keep this firmly in the casual and novelty category rather than professional photography, the zero-maintenance printing process and genuine portability make it a practical choice for anyone who wants tangible prints without the bulk of a traditional printer.

Key Features

Printer Output: Color

Printer Technology: Thermal

Print and customize your photos directly from your smartphone or tablet via the Canon Mini Print App

No ink needed! The IVY Mini Photo Printer uses ZINK (Zero Ink) technology, which features colorful dye-based crystals embedded inside the paper

Specifications

Printer Technology
ZINK (Zero Ink) Thermal
Print Resolution
314 x 400 dpi
Photo Size
2.0 x 3.0 inches
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Color Output
Full Color
Print Features
Borderless, Sticky-Back
Compatible App
Canon Mini Print (iOS / Android)
Brand
Canon
Model
3204C002

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • ZINK technology eliminates the ongoing cost and hassle of ink cartridges.
  • Compact, pocket-sized design makes it easy to carry to events and outings.
  • Sticky-back prints double as stickers without needing separate adhesive.
  • Bluetooth connectivity works with both iOS and Android devices through the Canon Mini Print app.

👎 Cons

  • Print resolution of 314 x 400 dpi produces noticeably lower quality than standard photo printers.
  • Small 2x3-inch print size limits use to casual sharing rather than display-worthy photos.
  • ZINK paper is a proprietary consumable that costs more per print than standard photo paper.
  • Bluetooth-only connectivity means there is no Wi-Fi or USB printing option.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, it uses ZINK (Zero Ink) technology. The color dye crystals are embedded in the special photo paper itself, so there are no cartridges, toner, or ribbons to buy or replace.
It connects via Bluetooth. You send photos through the free Canon Mini Print app, which is available for both iOS and Android.
Each print measures 2.0 x 3.0 inches, roughly the size of a standard business card.
Yes, the ZINK paper has a peel-and-stick adhesive backing, so you can stick your prints onto notebooks, laptops, walls, or other surfaces.
Yes, the Canon Mini Print app lets you add filters, text, borders, and other customizations before sending a photo to the printer.

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