Press release:
Berlin, Germany (August 30, 2018 – IFA Booth #107, Hall 25) – Polaroid today announced the release of its newest innovations in photo printing – the Polaroid Mint 2-in-1 instant digital camera and printer and the Polaroid Mint instant digital pocket printer. The Polaroid Mint camera simplifies instant printing with a sleek and modern design, making it the perfect companion for on-the-go use. The Polaroid Mintpocket printer taps the latest technology for faster, more powerful printing capabilities in a slimmer format.
“We’re excited to welcome the new Polaroid Mintcamera and pocket printer to the Polaroid family and showcase them to the European market at IFA,” said Oskar Smolokowski, CEO of Polaroid BV. “They offer consumers the latest in digital instant printing technology, portability and shareability. For 80 years Polaroid has always been about offering easy to use, portable products that bring people together around their photos – and the Polaroid Mint lineup moves that mission forward in our most portable 2×3″ format.”
Polaroid Mint 2-in-1 Instant Digital Camera and Printer
The Polaroid Mint camera makes it easier than ever to capture and print instant photos that last a lifetime. With its sleek, vertical design, the Polaroid Mintcamera instantly prints vibrant, high-quality photos. Simply choose one of three modes – color, black and white or sepia – add a frame if desired and press the shutter button to instantly print the photo. Features of the Polaroid Mint camera include:
- 16-megapixel digital camera
- MicroSD card slot to support up to 256 GB of storage
- Integrated selfie mirror
- Automatic LED flash
- Self-timer
- Available in black, white, red, blue and yellow
- MSRP: $99.99
Polaroid Mint Instant Digital Pocket Printer
Print any photo from your smartphone or tablet on-the-go with the Polaroid Mint instant digital pocket printer. The printer connects to the Polaroid Mint app on your smart device via Bluetooth to print stunning 2×3″ full-color glossy photos in less than a minute. The app features editing, filters, frames, stickers and more for unparalleled creativity. This slim, lightweight printer packs a powerful punch with a battery life to print 50 photos per charge. Additional features include:
- Standard USB charging cable/port
- Polaroid Mint app is compatible with both iOS and Android devices
- Available in black, white, red, blue and yellow
- MSRP: $129.99
Both the Polaroid Mint camera and printer use the ink-free Zero Ink® printing technology developed by ZINK. ZINK is a revolutionary technology for digital devices that was born in the Polaroid organization before being spun off to become an independent company. The ZINK-enabled printer uses heat to activate and colorize cyan, yellow and magenta dye crystals embedded in the paper. The result is full-color, high quality, long-lasting and smudge-proof images without ink cartridges, ribbons or toner. The 2×3″ photo prints in just under a minute so consumers can instantly share the photo with friends and family.