I havent tested it on a Chromebook tbh But it is compatable with windows Mac and Mobile so i would assume its also OK with Chromebook it is Very Diverse in compatability and connects Via Bluetooth
I enjoyed the review, it covered the bases, but must make 1 observation, never print contracts on thermal paper. You might end up with a blank sheet with your signature on it.
I think he means if you scan or thermal print a document with a signiture printed people could copy this fraudulently Signatures should be wet ink with contracts ideally i thinks thats what he meant@susanaalejandre400
@@susanaalejandre400Thermal prints fade over time. It's just like receipts. Or shipping labels. So only use them for temporary things. If you want something more permanent, go for an inkjet or laserjet printer. I recommend a monochrome laserjet
Thank you so much for your reply. I had bought a longer wire for charging my printer, initially. And that was the issue. Printer did not like the new wire . and could not charge it from my laptop either. But I used the short wire that was supplied with my printer. And now it is charging the battery. Thank you so much.
Yes as long as its a thermal paper it does work pretty much any will do the job and i still think its a lot cheaper than Ink refils Thanks for taking the Time to comment, I hope you have a great Day
it does require Thermal paper yes which is more expensive than cheap plain paper but its still effective in some use cases I hope the price and paper prices come down over time to be more accessable to everyone
Actually I don't mind I have to buy the paper from the company, but the thermal paper is not environmental friendly as it cannot be recycled, so actually, i am quite doubt its claim how "green living for a sustainable future"
I appreciate everyone's Time my friend ! if you take the time to comment or someone needs help I will alway s try to reply or help if I can, : ) Thanks for the Kind Words mate Have a Great Day !
Thanks for the video and I have to say I spent most of the video trying to listen to the birds. Considering it's like 11:00pm the birds are up pretty late, lol.
haha Thanks My Friend ! Yes some people liked the sound in other videos I have the original recording, so i use it from time to time as Backing or just to add some Texture to the Videos the Birds start around 5.20 am here until Late evening there are some night Owls and things near by im trying to record them without Cars and things and its a busy area not as easy as it sounds lol Have a Great Day My Friend and a Great weekend
Great Info and demonstration I'm looking to buy this I do embroidery and punch needle I can't draw so this will be great I can print it put it onto my light box to sketch it love it thanks I'll be looking for this
Thankyou ! i think it would be ideal in that case yes you could easily use your own designs and prints that way i think its a great Idea good luck on your projects and i hope you Have a Great Day !
@@justinnewman6591 understandable but to be honest Phomemo i have used a few years now and they are established I would say They do have updates regular but yes PC is usually better for me at least Im not as familure with mobile apps compared to PC
I hope it means they included the tattoo transfer paper so the printer will be 300 dpi which is better quality prints just seems they included a set of tattoo paper instead of thermal paper I had this happen before too if you don't have any thermal paper you do need some
Unfortunate but there is no colour printing with this particular printer it's typically used for outlines and paper work but i believe there are some thermal printers capable of colour we will be looking for them
Anyone who has ever tried to store thermal paper receipts long-term knows that severe degradation of what was printed can happen under the right conditions. While I agree that single-user replacement ink cartridges are horribly expensive for what you get, full size thermal printers will not be able to replace them anytime soon.
I agree especially for colour or quality but they do have a place i think also very valid point Hot humid condition deteriate the quality over time direct sun light can out right render it useless if left fo r long enough I live in a dull enviroment so that doesn't affect me but it does happen your right Thanks for taking the time to comment and i hope you have a great day
Thanks for commenting yes I think a paper holder would solve the flimsy issue it's curled up as they stored it in the box folded it's usually ok tbh as for a roll yes there's teeth along the top so you would just tear it off its quite neat and accurate I hope this helps my friend have a great Day / Evening
@@aslamd3889 lol thought as much. I can't wait until someone invents a black and white printer that prints on normal paper and without having to restock toner or ink 😍
@@TheDJRiffin everyone would love that , especially with the ink scam that goes on and the price of them. Guess even if that's possible to invent the price will be crazy to make up for not having to buy ink
@ thank you for the reply, I read it was compatible before I purchased it, but I’m continually getting an error message while trying to pair saying “Not Compatible”? I’ll try their support option, maybe they can tell me how to fix the problem. Have a great day.
@@MusicLover-oo8tv maybe see if there is an update available or if you have a second device try that it may help you pin point the issue mate But yes it should be compatable my friend : )
@ Thanks for the suggestion, I’ve had it charging several hours & it’s still not charged, I’ll let it charge a few more hours, but I’m starting to think I got a damaged item? I’ll definitely try to pair with other options.
Does it work while charging ? I don't know why people never ask this question when it comes to electronic gadgets because eventually the battery is going to wear out ! It would be great if it worked chorded. Does it?
yes ! I write on it all the time to cross off sold items from inventory's and other things notes adjustments etc i add Pen ink often some paper is silky though like you say not great to write on but most is ok there are some silky ones though thats wont be so good like you say
Yes I still use mine its not daily use but been in use around a year now in total its well built and as long a there is paper i assume it will keep printing like everything it will have a life span but id say fairly long in this case
Your English is better than some English people its fine I understand My Friend ; ) The prints last a long time yes im impressed with them if they are on a wall or direct sun light this may affect it over time but i have noticed no issues with prints 6 months old or more my Music sheets for eg are as good as the day i printed them ..thanks for your comment , Be sure have a great Day
Unfortunately Not Thermal printing still needs a way to go before we have colour Printing ... from this type of machine... there good for print and scheduals etc
Im not entirely sure what you mean but i think your refering to the tattoo stencil paper ? if so i believe it works well though i have not tested it personally I hear holographic paper is not so good but again i have not tested for myself so can't confirm that but i believe the tattoo theremal paper works fine i hope that helps point you in the right direction at least Thankyou for taking the time to comment and I hope you Have a great Day / evening
I just got one of these thinking it was a regular printer. So they came with foil like paper? Is there a regular paper to print? I guess that's thermal paper? I'm confused 🤔
I m not entirely sure what has happened there Maybe ,... Just maybe you got lucky and the new updated version with a paper foil type element inside and tattoo scetch papers included If this is the case they are the improved Printer i have one here and the print quality is much better i believe there also working on Color i hope thats what has happened with yours Normal thermal paper should still work aswel im curently Testing the New Phomemo A4 and a USA version similar I hope you got the better version : )
I am in the USA You say you are testing this unit? I have a US LETTER/LEGAL A4/A/5/2/3/4in Thermal Printer. Do you have a review on this model? Thank you for your response. Have a good day
unfortunately it does require thermal paper which is a special type but its common now and getting cheaper A4 pages and Rolls work aswel which another cheaper option to consider i hope you have a great Day
no It does need thermal paper it can use the A4 Sheets or the A4 Rolls as long as it's thermal paper it works fine Thanks for taking the time to comment and i hope you have a great Day !
there is a Reset button on the inside its a small circular hole it should have a Reset icon or wording nearby its usually on the inner lid in the middle area
Yes it is only a particular thermal paper that works but you can use any thermal paper pretty much I think there used in finance and offices as there quick and effective the noise is a by product but its not an issue for me personally i don't think its very loud plus in my video the camera Mic was right next to the machine on a desk its not that loud in my opinion although it is audible for sure Thanks for your comment and I hope you have a Great Day / Evening
Im not sure i understand your question my friend ! If you mean the image quality faded it may do this for several reasons direct sunlight can speed the effect up and heat can also introduce un wanted spots on the pages I Think they will get better over time and always try to use a good quality paper it may also help preserve the life span of prints
No colour printing with this version unfortunately But there are some colour thermal printers starting to show up on the market I hope to see one soon but this one is basically just black and white
not with this machine unfortunately mate i think they will figure color out though because i see bits in the app for color printing Ill keep looking and if i see them i will test them
yes if you mean the rolls its fine too A4 and Bond my friend as long as its compatable with THermal printing its fine thanks for taking the time to comment have a Great Day !
That is a Fair Point, i do think the Paper should be a far cheaper option or even free but Inks are more expensive in my opinion and also these printers are limited in functionality Pictures and images not being great unles they are black out line drawings for tattoo or charts etc then they are good but your right the paper refil is still an Issue I Hope a solution is found soon tbh
i imagine it could do my friend in theory .. provided it was aligned correctly and scaled correctly in the App maybe one of the smaller ones would be more suitable for this task though Maybe the M220 or Pocket Printer i do have a Lable printer to check out from Phomemo which may also be better suited for continuous lable printing next Thermal video coming soon
Hi mate Yes This one is Portable 100% it has a Laptop style battery it does need charging Via USB C every so often and you can check remaining battery power in the app this is as portable solution my friend I hope you have a great Day / evening @@lesterhung7467
You Can there are better suited Printers for smaller Tasks but in theory sure it could cause problems with image size or scale though im not sure how you would re size images correctly but im sure you could do it I did a Recent Video on the Peripage A4 which is also designed for A4 and various other sizes papers and labels maybe look around before making any decissions I hope you have a Great Day
How to charge it. I have plugged up and let charge for over one hour and it still will not stay on so that I can print . It has worked when I first purchased but not now . I only use it when I travel.
Are you using the correct USB lead also try another one just icase it is faulty and check the power supply is sufficient for eg Mine wouldn't charge from My PC but does from the wall and my Other printer does Charge from the PC hopefully its just a small issue like that otherwise im not sure what could be the problem it just charges as normal in my case
I will have to check tbh but i think it can as long as your paired up via bluetooth i will update the comment if it can not i will test it out today my friend
First time charge i can't remember exactly mine had around 20 % power when it arrived A thing to note ''Ports'' Some USB ports put out less power than others so depending on your charge source will determin the charge time It shouldn't take any longer than a hour really for a full charge I will have to test the blinking now as i didn't pay attention recently if it does it when fully charged I will update the comment if it does It shouldn't take longer than one hour though my friend Have a great Day !
I don't have any Apple products currently to test on but i think its ok as long as you have bluetooth compatability but its not a App on Windows its Drivers so i assume the same for mac I can't say for sure though my friend !
OH No ! Thats not great is it I will have to research why that maybe to be certain but im guessing the thermal strip is faulty as the whole page is black it seems to be over heating the paper i would have to reseach into the issue as iv not come accross it personally Is it a new printer ? if so i would request a replacement it s normally perfect for the kind of use case you described maybe you got unlucky with a faulty unit is my guess
on or offline as long as your connected via bluetooth its portable in mind so it works on a bus Train Office etc Thanks for taking the time to comment i hope you have a great Day
actually it is : ) it's annoying... but i think a little less time consuming or effort required ''maybe'' lol I do prefer Thermal for Quick and easy printing also for my musical sheets and memo s There handy but im not sure a Direct replacment for the current industry standard just yet its developing quickly too
No there is No Color with this one but i Believe there are some color ones available now im currently looking into them hopefully we get hold of one soon : )
no unfortunately not normal A4 it needs to be Thermal compatable It comes in A4 sheets or rolls usually my friend Thanks for taking the time to comment have a great Day !
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 thanks for your reply. But will it cut it into A4 pages automatically? Aka is there an autocutter? After cutting does it look like it was printed on an inkjet printer? Apparently noone has made a video on this common case
@@pithikoulis No it is slightly Different from an Ink jet printer This is more of a News paper type print but it is clear and accurate There is a Blade edge that runs along the top of the printer to cut paper to required lengths after each print you kind of pull the page upward towards you and it trims it for you yes but a little effort is required if your using A4 sheets then yes they are already seperated and the only thing i would recomend is a Paper stand to go behind these printers Since using them myself its one of the things i wish i had got and i will get one in the near future
Good question ! not that i can see... maybe over time if left in direct sun light but no problems so far i will do a test and add it to my next Phomemo Video on the Mini
Really depends on quality of paper and storage conditions. Scratching, heat, direct sunlight can ruin such paper. I bought several different paper options for a similar printer with claim to retain picture for 3 and 10-15 years. But they are clearly susceptible to harsh conditions and even 10 years paper gets scratched easily. But I got several rolls of thermal transfer paper that practically creates a real ink-based image on paper that should permanently retain information and the paper doesn't change its color on heating.
Yes it works well as a case i do use it tbh but if i was out in public i probably wouldn't want to use the box I do use it as the case already though lol Thanks for taking the time to comment Have a Great Day !
non of mine have faded yet my friend thats after a few months Im not entirely sure i think it will fade over time and definately if the print is in direct sun light but they last a good while my friend
Its long lasting i have prints over 6 months old pinned up on the wall song sheets etc they are still fine but heat can affect quality so direct sun light etc
Hi Yes you can but you need the correct sheets they are like a tracing paper with the carbon blue / black back grounds but yes i can link a video of it in action if you like from someone else as i didn't have tattoo paper but i do now so i will make an updated video !
Unfortunately Not i havn't tried tbh but i believe it has to be the thermal paper which is kind of a cop out as we buy these to avoid Ink refills but yes my friend we need thermal sheets ....
Battery life is Very good my friend i couldn't say in terms of time but its days for me depending on how heavily its used, as that would affect battery life but for me it lasts days at a time with moderate use
Sorry for the late reply ok In the app you should be able to pinch the image like a normal photo using your finger and thumb on screen if the image wont move its locked try pressing the corner of the box around your image it should go red meaning its able to be edited i hope this helps if your still stuck reply to the comment i will try to help you out Have a Great Day
Thanks for taking the time to comment ..you just pinch and expand your fingers on the screen with the image your trying to enlarge like you would in a galery or photo library i hope that helps my friend Have a great Day !
use the scan feature in the App this is basically the methood for photo copy but personally i think taking a photo then doing it from your library gives better results
Thats Awesome ! maybe someone at Phomemo saw the video 🤣 coincidence i guess I thought it was quite obvious though they should add one... so great news if they have done that everywhere
Hi Craig Hi mate please can you help advice me which printer will be good for me..mate I am not a tech savy all I wanna do Is connect my Samsung galaxy s20 ultra 5g wireless ly to printer to print pages of religious writing so black and white is fine for me..I never ever had a printer before Craig please can you advise me which will be better for me to get...thank you so much mate
Hello ! This type of Printer would be perfect to connect via mobile and print pages instead of using the scan feature i would use Image or PDF etc as they are far better quality print wise scan does work but not as good in print quality in my opinion you can also take these with you if you need it to be mobile its also helpful for that I think this type would suit your needs My Friend I hope you have a Great Day !
You only have black and white no colour printer? The paper doesn't come out smoothly, it's is folding maybe you need to apply a simple tray on this printer otherwise it's nice one.
Yes I think a Paper tray would certainly help and there was no color but im starting to see color options in a few of the apps so i believe there is a way to print in color now too i will have more on the channel soon regarding printers and updates etc thanks for taking the time to comment and have a Great Day !
I need to Get some Xerox printer paper I dont have any atm I also have another A4 Thermal printer to try out may even do a comparison video too so the Xerox will come in useful Thanks for commenting my friend have a great Day / Evening
Hi what paper are you using for Tattoo s ? i think there is a special 2 sheet transfer paper if your using normal thermal sheets this wont work ! if you are using the correct paper / stencil paper then im not sure as im not that clued up with tattoo stencils if im honest
Hello my Friend i left a UK Amazon Link in the description its the top link If you need another Country let me know i will add the link for that country 😀
Good review but you didn't plug it into a laptop or a PC?. I have read it can only use bluetooth with mobile phones and you HAVE to use the usb lead with laptops etc which is rather dumb as they all have bluetooth built in these days.
you have a great point and that is correct they do require USB on pc which is strange as it can also connect to bluetooth so its a little tideous for sure i have no idea why it needs the USB on PC i had this issue with a new Printer i was testing Yesterday we tried via blutooth with no results so i assume all these thermal printers run the same way thatnks for taking the time to comment and have a Great Day !
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 Yup and they are ALL the same and I have no idea why and maybe they can only program in 'Android' language to create 'apps' heh heh. I rarely use my mobile as I am not mobile but I use my computers a lot and been using them 40 years (ish). I have one of these ordered and will get it soon and I will report back - CHEERS! ... Can I just add that everytime I use this I get an email from Google and SECURITY ALERT!!! hah hah hah ... Arsoles and been using the same computers for years! ... Robby The Robot?
@@UKHawkwind WoW Yes, i see I Have an Email with a different reply to this ? That's crazy i will email UA-cam support because we have had a couple of bug or something like this recently
Unfortunately No my Friend ! it does need the Thermal Paper, I hope they find a solution for this Though as Normal paper would make it an Ultimate Game Changer
@@mosesabraham1492 yes if you print a lot you would need to You buy them Bundles of like 500 sheets but yes you need to buy the paper seperate although you do get a few sheets to start off with but only around 20 or 25 pages
if you tap the picture while on the selection part a little box should appear around the edge normally with a little red x click this and it should allow you to edit just use your finger and thumb pinch and expand on screen like you would to zoom into any photo etc if your still stuck give a little more detail and i will try to help you out .. Have A Great Evening
@@jackieramirez6268 I couldn't say honestly without looking at the peripage i couldnt say for sure ill keep an eye out for some of their printers to test !
yes i agree the lack of color in thermal printing is a problem im sure developers are working on it though as i have seen little bits of color popping up in the apps now so i believe there are dedicated printers for that or will be very soon lets hope ... thanks for taking the time to comment have a great Day / afternoon
My Win10 laptop doesn't detect it through USB-C (mandatory) though I installed the drivers and the installation finished successfully. It does show as a BlueTooth printer but you can't print to it either. The only printing that works is from my Android phone using a custom app. All sorts of red flags about safety and data protection come to mind in any case.
@@gabea.2123 phone NOT used busines or pro tattoo picture manipulation, worst tool use any drawing or picture making, tablet little better but normal good pc computer used only busines drawing and picture manipulation not newer phone.
yes there are loads of similar ones and various brands varying in Price i have seen these around £100 I would recommend Phomemo over most though in my experience thay have been the most relyable and best Quality over all
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 same printer sell many shop, cost 80-130$ and expensive not have any better than cheap, what sell, some have different brand about 10$ cheapen but more worst resolution max only 200 DPI.
@@mattivirta i have a new one too The video will be out soon its a little cheaper price and has a 300 dpi so is a little better but i think your right The resolution needs improving with most thermal printers it still has a way to go for sure i hope you Have a great Day sir !
I dont like it,too much bad points when use in hot environment as will damage all page😂 or if you leave at sunlight… Thermal paper is more expensive then normal ordinary and not available like normal printing paper at every store/shop.
Not any better in my opinion, you have to buy thier prorietary paper. Which sucks. I havea samsung laser printer, I have had it for 10 years and have only replaced the toner once. I garantee the cost of their paper is more expensive.
I agree i wish they could find a solution for that as That is a great Point ! I still think they have there uses cases though and Laser printers are just excellent
Can i use it with a Chromebook laptop
I havent tested it on a Chromebook tbh But it is compatable with windows Mac and Mobile so i would assume its also OK with Chromebook it is Very Diverse in compatability and connects Via Bluetooth
My chrome book keeps asking for manufacturing and model ??.help
@@zuly6765 i dont have a chrome book to test on but i will pin the comment to the top in the hope someone else has and can help you out !
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I enjoyed the review, it covered the bases, but must make 1 observation, never print contracts on thermal paper. You might end up with a blank sheet with your signature on it.
Thank You ! and i never actually thought about that its a very Good Point sir
Also Thanks for taking the time to comment I hope You Have a great Day !
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Can you explain about not printing contracts and how you could end up with a blank paper with your signature on it?
I think he means if you scan or thermal print a document with a signiture printed people could copy this fraudulently
Signatures should be wet ink with contracts ideally i thinks thats what he meant@susanaalejandre400
@@susanaalejandre400Thermal prints fade over time. It's just like receipts. Or shipping labels. So only use them for temporary things. If you want something more permanent, go for an inkjet or laserjet printer. I recommend a monochrome laserjet
Thank you so much for your reply. I had bought a longer wire for charging my printer, initially. And that was the issue. Printer did not like the new wire . and could not charge it from my laptop either. But I used the short wire that was supplied with my printer. And now it is charging the battery. Thank you so much.
I see a lot of comments talking about propietary papers, there are none, you'll only need thermal papers for this type of printer, they're dirt cheap.
Yes as long as its a thermal paper it does work pretty much any will do the job and i still think its a lot cheaper than Ink refils Thanks for taking the Time to comment, I hope you have a great Day
It's a thermal fax machine w/o a phone line for data, folks. You don't pay for ink but have to buy thermal paper, not cheap regular paper.
it does require Thermal paper yes which is more expensive than cheap plain paper but its still effective in some use cases
I hope the price and paper prices come down over time to be more accessable to everyone
Actually I don't mind I have to buy the paper from the company, but the thermal paper is not environmental friendly as it cannot be recycled, so actually, i am quite doubt its claim how "green living for a sustainable future"
@@bih9391 Good to know. Thanx.
This remind me of the old school fax machines and how they use that flimsy paper.
I love how this guy still replies, even after one year of the video being posted ❤
I appreciate everyone's Time my friend ! if you take the time to comment or someone needs help
I will alway s try to reply or help if I can, : ) Thanks for the Kind Words mate Have a Great Day !
Thanks for the video and I have to say I spent most of the video trying to listen to the birds. Considering it's like 11:00pm the birds are up pretty late, lol.
haha Thanks My Friend ! Yes some people liked the sound in other videos
I have the original recording, so i use it from time to time as Backing or just to add some Texture to the Videos
the Birds start around 5.20 am here until Late evening there are some night Owls and things near by im trying to record them without Cars and things and its a busy area not as easy as it sounds lol Have a Great Day My Friend and a Great weekend
The noise and flimsy paper remind me of the old school fax machine.
Great Info and demonstration I'm looking to buy this I do embroidery and punch needle I can't draw so this will be great I can print it put it onto my light box to sketch it love it thanks I'll be looking for this
Thankyou ! i think it would be ideal in that case yes you could easily use your own designs and prints that way i think its a great Idea
good luck on your projects and i hope you Have a Great Day !
I bought mine with the hard case. It is well made.
yes they are very well made i recently got the black A4 M08F too and its the same quality through out Great to see hope you enjoy
Will not need any ink or cartridges, i still dono how it works and i also dont have any idea of thermal paper?
Awesome video! Would this printer be able to print 4x6 shipping labels or does it have to be the full size paper? Thank you!
Hi. I just subscribed cause I'm so impressed with your review. Is it advisable to use for school assignments?
Yes my friend it would be ideal for this use case 100% have a great day !
And How its working with extra fine lines ?
Like 0.18/3rl 0.40/1rl ?
Evtl stipple/pepper shading ?
How about ms excel and word files from a PC, will it print without any issue?
Great review! Just curious but can you just connect the printer to your PC and avoid using the app?
@justinnewman6591 yes can be connected to pc via USB drivers are required still but no app
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 Awesome! Thanks for the info. I’m always hesitant with smaller third party apps. Never know how long they’ll be supported.
@@justinnewman6591 understandable but to be honest Phomemo i have used a few years now and they are established I would say
They do have updates regular but yes PC is usually better for me at least Im not as familure with mobile apps compared to PC
I hope it means they included the tattoo transfer paper so the printer will be 300 dpi which is better quality prints just seems they included a set of tattoo paper instead of thermal paper I had this happen before too if you don't have any thermal paper you do need some
What ink or does the printer use for printing???
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thermal elemment mate it uses no ink its like a heat transfer technology it works well
If you want to print out something with color what to do?
Unfortunate but there is no colour printing with this particular printer it's typically used for outlines and paper work but i believe there are some thermal printers capable of colour we will be looking for them
Thanks for the demonstration 👍
Thank you for taking the time to comment my Friend Have a Great Day !
Anyone who has ever tried to store thermal paper receipts long-term knows that severe degradation of what was printed can happen under the right conditions.
While I agree that single-user replacement ink cartridges are horribly expensive for what you get, full size thermal printers will not be able to replace them anytime soon.
I agree especially for colour or quality but they do have a place i think
also very valid point Hot humid condition deteriate the quality over time direct sun light can out right render it useless if left fo r long enough I live in a dull enviroment so that doesn't affect me but it does happen your right Thanks for taking the time to comment and i hope you have a great day
The pages look very unruly / curly. Do different brands lie FLAT? Will the printer CUT off sheets when using a ROLL of thermal paper?
Thanks for commenting yes I think a paper holder would solve the flimsy issue it's curled up as they stored it in the box folded it's usually ok tbh
as for a roll yes there's teeth along the top so you would just tear it off its quite neat and accurate I hope this helps my friend have a great Day / Evening
Amazing want to know how put ink really nice
Weird question maybe but what happens if that type of paper is run through a laminator will the heat ruin it?
Excellent question! Thinking outside the box!
Anyone have this paper and a laminator?
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Yes it ruins it it literally turns into a 🌑 paper
@@aslamd3889 lol thought as much.
I can't wait until someone invents a black and white printer that prints on normal paper and without having to restock toner or ink 😍
@@TheDJRiffin everyone would love that , especially with the ink scam that goes on and the price of them. Guess even if that's possible to invent the price will be crazy to make up for not having to buy ink
I use this alongside my tough book on the road. It is a great companion device.
Will it work with iPhone 13 Pro Max?
Yes I assume so I personally don't have any Apple products to test on here but it is Compatable with IOS and Android
@ thank you for the reply, I read it was compatible before I purchased it, but I’m continually getting an error message while trying to pair saying “Not Compatible”? I’ll try their support option, maybe they can tell me how to fix the problem. Have a great day.
@@MusicLover-oo8tv maybe see if there is an update available or if you have a second device try that it may help you pin point the issue mate But yes it should be compatable my friend : )
@ Thanks for the suggestion, I’ve had it charging several hours & it’s still not charged, I’ll let it charge a few more hours, but I’m starting to think I got a damaged item? I’ll definitely try to pair with other options.
Does it work while charging ? I don't know why people never ask this question when it comes to electronic gadgets because eventually the battery is going to wear out ! It would be great if it worked chorded. Does it?
Sorry for the late reply Yes it works While its on charge
They do sell a hard case on Amazon.
Can you write on the paper? Thermal papers can sometimes be too slick to write on. Thx
yes ! I write on it all the time to cross off sold items from inventory's and other things notes adjustments etc i add Pen ink often
some paper is silky though like you say not great to write on but most is ok
there are some silky ones though thats wont be so good like you say
Thank you!!! ❤@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5
@@pammcardle40 you're welcome !
is it a long-term to use? or what...?
Yes I still use mine its not daily use but been in use around a year now in total its well built and as long a there is paper i assume it will keep printing like everything it will have a life span but id say fairly long in this case
Is that print last long or its faded easily? Sorry for my bad english😊
Your English is better than some English people its fine I understand My Friend ; )
The prints last a long time yes im impressed with them if they are on a wall or direct sun light this may affect it over time but i have noticed no issues with prints 6 months old or more my Music sheets for eg are as good as the day i printed them ..thanks for your comment , Be sure have a great Day
It's use a normal paper or a special paper ?
its Thermal paper My Friend normal paper wont work unfortunately
Does it print in color?
Unfortunately Not Thermal printing still needs a way to go before we have colour Printing ... from this type of machine... there good for print and scheduals etc
Which stencil paper do you use? Can I use kores stencil paper?
Im not entirely sure what you mean but i think your refering to the tattoo stencil paper ? if so i believe it works well though i have not tested it personally
I hear holographic paper is not so good but again i have not tested for myself so can't confirm that but i believe the tattoo theremal paper works fine i hope that helps point you in the right direction at least Thankyou for taking the time to comment and I hope you Have a great Day / evening
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 thermal and carbon paper move heated points etc, text to thin paper and then thats thin paper stay colour what can move to skin.
I just got one of these thinking it was a regular printer.
So they came with foil like paper?
Is there a regular paper to print?
I guess that's thermal paper?
I'm confused 🤔
I m not entirely sure what has happened there Maybe ,... Just maybe you got lucky and the new updated version with a paper foil type element inside and tattoo scetch papers included
If this is the case they are the improved Printer i have one here and the print quality is much better i believe there also working on Color i hope thats what has happened with yours Normal thermal paper should still work aswel
im curently Testing the New Phomemo A4 and a USA version similar
I hope you got the better version : )
Got lucky?
Why would you want foil paper.
Seems strange to me
I am in the USA
You say you are testing this unit?
I have a US LETTER/LEGAL
A4/A/5/2/3/4in
Thermal Printer.
Do you have a review on this model?
Thank you for your response.
Have a good day
Does it print colored paper or just black
the print is always black
you can used color paper / labels but the text will still be a black ink look to it !
Is it requires a different type of A4 sheet or common A4 paper
unfortunately it does require thermal paper which is a special type but its common now and getting cheaper A4 pages and Rolls work aswel which another cheaper option to consider
i hope you have a great Day
Might have been asked before, but does it print color? I have only seen black & white prints.
Unfortunately it's only black and white at the moment my friend
Can I use normal a4 peper instead of thermal paper? Did you try it?
It won't work unfortunately it need s to be thermal paper yes which i hope we have other solutions to in the future
Consulta se puede imprimir con papel normal?
no It does need thermal paper it can use the A4 Sheets or the A4 Rolls as long as it's thermal paper it works fine
Thanks for taking the time to comment and i hope you have a great Day !
Hi how can I do reset of the printer
there is a Reset button on the inside its a small circular hole it should have a Reset icon or wording nearby its usually on the inner lid in the middle area
Sorry but it is noisy and then it doesn't use all types of paper. My always question is why do banks use noisy printer??
Yes it is only a particular thermal paper that works but you can use any thermal paper pretty much
I think there used in finance and offices as there quick and effective the noise is a by product but its not an issue for me personally i don't think its very loud plus in my video the camera Mic was right next to the machine on a desk its not that loud in my opinion although it is audible for sure
Thanks for your comment and I hope you have a Great Day / Evening
How to fix the consumables? Mine looked lifted after 6 months
Im not sure i understand your question my friend !
If you mean the image quality faded it may do this for several reasons direct sunlight can speed the effect up and heat can also introduce un wanted spots on the pages
I Think they will get better over time and always try to use a good quality paper it may also help preserve the life span of prints
what about color?
No colour printing with this version unfortunately
But there are some colour thermal printers starting to show up on the market
I hope to see one soon but this one is basically just black and white
Is it possible to print color photos?
not with this machine unfortunately mate i think they will figure color out though because i see bits in the app for color printing Ill keep looking and if i see them i will test them
Can this print out documents on long bondpaper? Or only A4?
yes if you mean the rolls its fine too A4 and Bond my friend as long as its compatable with THermal printing its fine
thanks for taking the time to comment have a Great Day !
Can i use A4 bond paper?
no unfortunately
if you mean the typical packs of printer paper then no it needs to be thermal paper but can be sheets or a roll they both work
Can i use it to print color documents
Not colour mate not at the moment I have seen ads on the website for colour though so i think the technology is getting there hopfully soon
Are you Yorkshireman? 😊
Great review
Thanks for the Kind Words
Your Kind of close my friend Im originally from Birmingham but live in lancashire for the last 15 years or so
Ink is not used in this printer but expensive paper has to be purchased for it. Will it cost more or less than a regular printer?
That is a Fair Point, i do think the Paper should be a far cheaper option or even free but Inks are more expensive in my opinion and also these printers are limited in functionality Pictures and images not being great unles they are black out line drawings for tattoo or charts etc then they are good but your right the paper refil is still an Issue I Hope a solution is found soon tbh
thermal paper can buy 4$ 100 pcs, not expensive, have little expensive than ink but not lot.
@@mattivirta Thanks bro for your precious reply ! 👍
can this print regular 4x6 inch shipping label as well? Using continuous shipping label roll or stack, that is, not feeding one sheet at a time.
i imagine it could do my friend in theory .. provided it was aligned correctly and scaled correctly in the App maybe one of the smaller ones would be more suitable for this task though Maybe the M220 or Pocket Printer i do have a Lable printer to check out from Phomemo which may also be better suited for continuous lable printing
next Thermal video coming soon
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5the other ones do not have battery built in, and needs to plug in to AC outlet. I am trying to have a truly portable solution.
Hi mate
Yes This one is Portable 100% it has a Laptop style battery it does need charging Via USB C every so often and you can check remaining battery power in the app this is as portable solution my friend I hope you have a great Day / evening @@lesterhung7467
will it can print color ?
no color unfortunately not with this model
can i print using smaller size paper?
You Can there are better suited Printers for smaller Tasks but in theory sure it could cause problems with image size or scale though im not sure how you would re size images correctly but im sure you could do it
I did a Recent Video on the Peripage A4 which is also designed for A4 and various other sizes papers and labels maybe look around before making any decissions
I hope you have a Great Day
How to charge it. I have plugged up and let charge for over one hour and it still will not stay on so that I can print . It has worked when I first purchased but not now . I only use it when I travel.
Are you using the correct USB lead also try another one just icase it is faulty and check the power supply is sufficient for eg Mine wouldn't charge from My PC but does from the wall and my Other printer does Charge from the PC hopefully its just a small issue like that otherwise im not sure what could be the problem it just charges as normal in my case
Can I print without the app, you know right from my Computer ?
I will have to check tbh but i think it can as long as your paired up via bluetooth i will update the comment if it can not i will test it out today my friend
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 can this use whit cable ewery normal table computer. if not how can, normal table computer not have Bluetooth.
1:00 that's green? to be that's baby blue.
How long does it take for a first time charge. I just got one and the light still blinking after 3 hrs on a charger..
First time charge i can't remember exactly mine had around 20 % power when it arrived
A thing to note ''Ports'' Some USB ports put out less power than others so depending on your charge source will determin the charge time It shouldn't take any longer than a hour really for a full charge
I will have to test the blinking now as i didn't pay attention recently if it does it when fully charged I will update the comment if it does
It shouldn't take longer than one hour though my friend Have a great Day !
Does it require the app to use it on Mac pro early 2015?
I don't have any Apple products currently to test on but i think its ok as long as you have bluetooth compatability but its not a App on Windows its Drivers so i assume the same for mac I can't say for sure though my friend !
When I try to print tattoo stencils or regular single sheets. It black outs the entire page.
OH No ! Thats not great is it I will have to research why that maybe to be certain but im guessing the thermal strip is faulty as the whole page is black it seems to be over heating the paper
i would have to reseach into the issue as iv not come accross it personally
Is it a new printer ? if so i would request a replacement it s normally perfect for the kind of use case you described
maybe you got unlucky with a faulty unit is my guess
Yeah it was working great for a week then everything went black. Only owned it for a month now off of Amazon. Was only using it for tattoo stencils.
Online printout or offline print out?
on or offline as long as your connected via bluetooth its portable in mind so it works on a bus Train Office etc Thanks for taking the time to comment i hope you have a great Day
Ok, but how will make the zerox?
Replacing thermal paper will probably be just as irritating as replacing ink
actually it is : ) it's annoying... but i think a little less time consuming or effort required ''maybe'' lol
I do prefer Thermal for Quick and easy printing also for my musical sheets and memo s There handy but im not sure a Direct replacment for the current industry standard just yet its developing quickly too
can it print in colour?
No there is No Color with this one but i Believe there are some color ones available now im currently looking into them hopefully we get hold of one soon : )
Can U use normal A4 paper
no unfortunately not normal A4 it needs to be Thermal compatable It comes in A4 sheets or rolls usually my friend Thanks for taking the time to comment have a great Day !
what if you need to print a 200-page PDF?
As long as you have enough paper available it should be absolutely fine
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 thanks for your reply.
But will it cut it into A4 pages automatically? Aka is there an autocutter? After cutting does it look like it was printed on an inkjet printer? Apparently noone has made a video on this common case
@@pithikoulis No it is slightly Different from an Ink jet printer This is more of a News paper type print but it is clear and accurate
There is a Blade edge that runs along the top of the printer to cut paper to required lengths after each print you kind of pull the page upward towards you and it trims it for you yes but a little effort is required
if your using A4 sheets then yes they are already seperated and the only thing i would recomend is a Paper stand to go behind these printers
Since using them myself its one of the things i wish i had got and i will get one in the near future
can this machine print color
No not yet my friend but I did start to see advertising in the App for color so I guess we'll be able to print in color soon with thermal printers
Does the printing fade away like other thermal printers?
Good question ! not that i can see... maybe over time if left in direct sun light but no problems so far i will do a test and add it to my next Phomemo Video on the Mini
Really depends on quality of paper and storage conditions. Scratching, heat, direct sunlight can ruin such paper.
I bought several different paper options for a similar printer with claim to retain picture for 3 and 10-15 years. But they are clearly susceptible to harsh conditions and even 10 years paper gets scratched easily.
But I got several rolls of thermal transfer paper that practically creates a real ink-based image on paper that should permanently retain information and the paper doesn't change its color on heating.
Hi will I be able to print off my Asda receipts from my emails?
yes cirtainly you could print anything like online recipts and bank statements etc
Looks as though the box it arrived in should work as a hard case just saying!
Yes it works well as a case i do use it tbh but if i was out in public i probably wouldn't want to use the box
I do use it as the case already though lol
Thanks for taking the time to comment Have a Great Day !
How long does the lettering last does it fad quickly
non of mine have faded yet my friend thats after a few months Im not entirely sure i think it will fade over time and definately if the print is in direct sun light but they last a good while my friend
How long last thermal print
Its long lasting i have prints over 6 months old pinned up on the wall song sheets etc they are still fine but heat can affect quality so direct sun light etc
Hey mate can i use some of your clips for my advertising if possible
Yes It's fine i don't mind as long as its a legitamate cause
please credit the original footage though and good luck
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 thank you mate and defo will do
Hi can I use tattoo stencil paper in this machine?
Hi
Yes you can but you need the correct sheets they are like a tracing paper with the carbon blue / black back grounds but yes i can link a video of it in action if you like from someone else as i didn't have tattoo paper but i do now so i will make an updated video !
Ink costs a lot...so does the paper you need to use.
yes you do need to refil paper which is also a cost but it can be done more effectively in my experience Ink needs changing before its even empty etc
What happens to the paper after print and you put it under the sun.
This would likly ruin the print or bleech it i can do a test but i have seen it degrade in direct sun light or very hot surfaces in summer for eg
Can i use normal a4 paper?
Unfortunately Not i havn't tried tbh but i believe it has to be the thermal paper which is kind of a cop out as we buy these to avoid Ink refills but yes my friend we need thermal sheets ....
How long do the batteries last
Battery life is Very good my friend i couldn't say in terms of time but its days for me depending on how heavily its used, as that would affect battery life but for me it lasts days at a time with moderate use
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 many shop say battery can use about 2 hour.
mine does not say "this side up"... haha
some sheets do some dont its OK if it doesn't have the wording it usually has 2 little black squares on the corners or on one side indicating
Can this print in colour
Unfortunately no it can't I have started to see color In the Thermal Printer apps though so i have a feeling color will be widly avaiable soon
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 OK thanks
@michaello1968 your welcome have a great day / Evening : )
How do I make my image smaller when printing
Sorry for the late reply ok
In the app you should be able to pinch the image like a normal photo using your finger and thumb on screen if the image wont move its locked try pressing the corner of the box around your image it should go red meaning its able to be edited i hope this helps if your still stuck reply to the comment i will try to help you out
Have a Great Day
Can not Zerox?
Not normal Xerox Printer paper no it does need to be thermal paper ! but i think they do actually have thermal paper too at Xerox
How will make the zerox? Show that video.
Haw do u a just the size of the printb
Thanks for taking the time to comment ..you just pinch and expand your fingers on the screen with the image your trying to enlarge like you would in a galery or photo library i hope that helps my friend Have a great Day !
How can I photocopy this?
use the scan feature in the App this is basically the methood for photo copy but personally i think taking a photo then doing it from your library gives better results
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 Sure, *"Scan"* is a great thing.
just got mine and it is in a hard case.
Thats Awesome !
maybe someone at Phomemo saw the video 🤣
coincidence i guess I thought it was quite obvious though they should add one... so great news if they have done that everywhere
Hi Craig Hi mate please can you help advice me which printer will be good for me..mate I am not a tech savy all I wanna do Is connect my Samsung galaxy s20 ultra 5g wireless ly to printer to print pages of religious writing so black and white is fine for me..I never ever had a printer before Craig please can you advise me which will be better for me to get...thank you so much mate
Hello ! This type of Printer would be perfect to connect via mobile and print pages instead of using the scan feature i would use Image or PDF etc as they are far better quality print wise scan does work but not as good in print quality in my opinion you can also take these with you if you need it to be mobile its also helpful for that I think this type would suit your needs My Friend I hope you have a Great Day !
@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 thank you so much. Much appreciated 🙏
Just bought this printer and its printing the whole page black… has anyone had this issue before? Any help would be greatly appreciated
Boss can't the printer print color documents ni
You only have black and white no colour printer?
The paper doesn't come out smoothly, it's is folding maybe you need to apply a simple tray on this printer otherwise it's nice one.
Yes I think a Paper tray would certainly help and there was no color but im starting to see color options in a few of the apps so i believe there is a way to print in color now too i will have more on the channel soon regarding printers and updates etc
thanks for taking the time to comment and have a Great Day !
Show that zerox video,
Can only print out?
I need to Get some Xerox printer paper I dont have any atm I also have another A4 Thermal printer to try out may even do a comparison video too so the Xerox will come in useful Thanks for commenting my friend have a great Day / Evening
is the app needed? can I print without using the app?
Hello ! Yes my friend the Phomemo App is required for the Prints it connects via Bluetooth though not Wifi so no Details or passwords are required etc
my tattoo stencils won't transfer, can you help me with that? :(
Hi what paper are you using for Tattoo s ?
i think there is a special 2 sheet transfer paper if your using normal thermal sheets this wont work !
if you are using the correct paper / stencil paper then im not sure as im not that clued up with tattoo stencils if im honest
where I can get it،pls??
Hello my Friend i left a UK Amazon Link in the description its the top link
If you need another Country let me know i will add the link for that country 😀
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 Well، I'm from southern Iraq in the Kurdistan Region
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5hi i need a link to my country- Israel pls 🙏🏻
Good review but you didn't plug it into a laptop or a PC?. I have read it can only use bluetooth with mobile phones and you HAVE to use the usb lead with laptops etc which is rather dumb as they all have bluetooth built in these days.
you have a great point and that is correct
they do require USB on pc which is strange as it can also connect to bluetooth so its a little tideous for sure
i have no idea why it needs the USB on PC i had this issue with a new Printer i was testing Yesterday we tried via blutooth with no results so i assume all these thermal printers run the same way
thatnks for taking the time to comment and have a Great Day !
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 Yup and they are ALL the same and I have no idea why and maybe they can only program in 'Android' language to create 'apps' heh heh. I rarely use my mobile as I am not mobile but I use my computers a lot and been using them 40 years (ish). I have one of these ordered and will get it soon and I will report back - CHEERS! ...
Can I just add that everytime I use this I get an email from Google and SECURITY ALERT!!! hah hah hah ... Arsoles and been using the same computers for years! ... Robby The Robot?
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 I think my reply was deleted when I edited it and eh?
@@UKHawkwind WoW Yes, i see
I Have an Email with a different reply to
this ?
That's crazy
i will email UA-cam support because we have had a couple of bug or something like this recently
Can we put ordinary papers
Unfortunately No my Friend ! it does need the Thermal Paper, I hope they find a solution for this Though as Normal paper would make it an Ultimate Game Changer
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 so I need to have so many thermal papers
@@mosesabraham1492 yes if you print a lot you would need to You buy them Bundles of like 500 sheets
but yes you need to buy the paper seperate although you do get a few sheets to start off with but only around 20 or 25 pages
Does anyone know how to make the picture full size that you're stenciling
if you tap the picture while on the selection part a little box should appear around the edge normally with a little red x
click this and it should allow you to edit just use your finger and thumb pinch and expand on screen like you would to zoom into any photo etc
if your still stuck give a little more detail and i will try to help you out ..
Have A Great Evening
Have you tried peripage a40 printer ?
I don’t know which one is better 😅
I havn't mate This is the first thermal printer i have tested lately but i will be checking more out very soon
@@jackieramirez6268 I couldn't say honestly without looking at the peripage i couldnt say for sure ill keep an eye out for some of their printers to test !
Very problem I have with it is that it's black and white not colour
yes i agree the lack of color in thermal printing is a problem im sure developers are working on it though as i have seen little bits of color popping up in the apps now so i believe there are dedicated printers for that or will be very soon
lets hope ... thanks for taking the time to comment have a great Day / afternoon
Is it possible to print from a Windows-computer?
Im almost cirtain you can yes but would have to confirm that i will try to update the comment but i think you can
My Win10 laptop doesn't detect it through USB-C (mandatory) though I installed the drivers and the installation finished successfully. It does show as a BlueTooth printer but you can't print to it either. The only printing that works is from my Android phone using a custom app. All sorts of red flags about safety and data protection come to mind in any case.
@@gabea.2123 who idiot use phone any work, no anybody.
@@gabea.2123 phone NOT used busines or pro tattoo picture manipulation, worst tool use any drawing or picture making, tablet little better but normal good pc computer used only busines drawing and picture manipulation not newer phone.
USU TO A4 NORMAL PAPAR ?
Unfortunately no It requires thermal paper but it is becoming more freely available and cheaper thats a plus
Temu has them way cheaper, like 80-90 usd. And the paper
yes there are loads of similar ones and various brands varying in Price i have seen these around £100 I would recommend Phomemo over most though in my experience thay have been the most relyable and best Quality over all
@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 same printer sell many shop, cost 80-130$ and expensive not have any better than cheap, what sell, some have different brand about 10$ cheapen but more worst resolution max only 200 DPI.
@@mattivirta i have a new one too The video will be out soon
its a little cheaper price and has a 300 dpi so is a little better but i think your right The resolution needs improving with most thermal printers it still has a way to go for sure
i hope you Have a great Day sir !
I dont like it,too much bad points when use in hot environment as will damage all page😂 or if you leave at sunlight…
Thermal paper is more expensive then normal ordinary and not available like normal printing paper at every store/shop.
I can't use normal paper
unfortunately not It is a thermal paper required but i still find it cheaper than ink in most cases
Not any better in my opinion, you have to buy thier prorietary paper. Which sucks.
I havea samsung laser printer, I have had it for 10 years and have only replaced the toner once. I garantee the cost of their paper is more expensive.
I agree i wish they could find a solution for that as That is a great Point !
I still think they have there uses cases though and Laser printers are just excellent