MOBILE ZIP - Portable printer POLAROID - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Portable Printer
Brand	Polaroid
Model	MOBILE ZIP
Printing Technology	ZINK (Zero Ink) Ink-free
Paper Format	ZINK Paper 5x7.6 cm
Connectivity	Bluetooth, NFC
Dedicated App	Polaroid ZIP App (Android/iOS)
Dimensions (approx.)	7.6 x 12 x 2.5 cm
Weight (approx.)	230 g
Power Source	Internal rechargeable battery via USB
Battery Life	Approximately 25 prints per charge
Main Functions	Quick printing, editing (filters, paint, frames), collage, Secret View (hidden messages), business card
Additional Functions	Mosaic (cutting over multiple pages), sharing via social networks
Maintenance and Cleaning	Clean the exterior with a soft, dry cloth; avoid liquids
Safety	Use in accordance with the instructions in the manual
Spare Parts and Repairability	ZINK paper available; battery not user-replaceable
General Information	Android and iOS compatibility; wireless printing

Frequently Asked Questions - MOBILE ZIP POLAROID

How to install the Polaroid ZIP app?

Download the app from the Google Play Store (Android) or the App Store (iOS) by searching for 'Polaroid ZIP'. Once installed, open it to start.

How to connect the printer via Bluetooth?

Press and hold the power button for 4-5 seconds to turn on the printer. On your phone, enable Bluetooth and select 'Polaroid ZIP Printer' (Android) or 'Polaroid Mobile Printer' (iOS) from the list.

What type of paper to use?

The printer uses ZINK paper (Zero Ink) in 5x7.6 cm format. Be sure to buy specific Polaroid paper for optimal results.

How to print a photo from the gallery?

In the app, tap Quick Print then the Gallery icon. Select the photo, adjust the number of copies and tap the print icon.

What to do if the print is blurry or of poor quality?

Check that the ZINK paper is inserted correctly (printable side down). Make sure the battery is sufficiently charged. Clean the print head with a soft cloth.

How to use the Secret View function?

Tap Secret View in the app, choose a photo, then add a secret message (text, emoticon, voice). The printed image will contain a QR code; to reveal the message, scan it with the app.

How to recharge the printer battery?

Use the provided USB cable (or a standard cable) and plug it into a power adapter or a computer USB port. The indicator light shows charging status.

Can I use the printer without the app?

No, the app is necessary for all functions (printing, editing). Make sure it is installed and the Bluetooth connection is established.

How to create a collage of multiple photos?

In the app, tap Collage and choose photos. Use the layout options and the +/– buttons to adjust. Tap the print icon to print.

What to do if the printer does not turn on?

Make sure the battery is charged. Plug it into a power source. If it still does not turn on, try pressing and holding the power button for 10 seconds. If the problem persists, contact support.

USER MANUAL MOBILE ZIP POLAROID

Download the Polaroid ZIP App

Go to this address on your mobile device and download the compatible Polaroid ZIP app:

Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.polaroid/mobileprinter

iOS:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/polaroid-zip/id950902520?mt=8

Upon successful download, this icon identifying the Polaroid ZIP App is displayed in your apps library.

Tap the icon to select the Polaroid ZIP App; the home screen is displayed:

Quick Print

Quick print enables you to immediately print a photo you are about to take or one that is saved in your gallery of photos.

Tap the Quick Print button

The Quick Print option buttons are displayed:

Camera Option:

Tap the Camera button to open the camera and take a picture. Your new photo is displayed offering you the option to use the photo or take another picture.

Gallery Option:

• Tap the Gallery button to select an image from your library of images.
• Tap your selection. Your image is displayed alone on the app screen.
• Tap your image again. Your image is displayed on the Print Screen.

To Print:

The following options are displayed prior to the image you selected:

1. Return to the home screen.
2. Using the tile function, you create a larger print by dividing your image into 4 or 9 sections that are printed individually, which you manually assemble into one picture.
3. Number of Prints Indicate the number of prints you require; tap the + to increment and the - to decrease the number of prints.
4. Print image. This advances you to the Print Preview screen. Tap the printer icon again to send the image to the printer.
5. 《 Return to the photo selection page.
6. Scale the image to fill the picture area.

Edit Print

Tap the Edit Print button on the home screen: :

Tap the Camera button to open the camera and take a picture OR tap the Gallery button to select an existing image.

Editing Quick Tips

When you select an image to edit, a Quick Tips screen explaining the editing functions is displayed:

Notice the tool bar under the Editing buttons consisting of these functions: Undo, Save, Print Preview, and Select image from Gallery.

Tap close to remove the Quick Tips display; the image you selected is visible; begin editing.

Returns you to the Polaroid ZIP App home screen.

Enables social media image sharing.

Editing Your Image

The five editing categories are displayed across the lower part of the screen: Positioning, Contrast, Filter, Paint and Drama. When you are satisfied with an effect in any category, tap the Save icon, which is positioned under the Editing ribbon, to retain the image in that condition in your gallery. Additionally, you can tap anywhere to keep the settings.

Tap the first icon to display the Positioning options:

The Positioning function enables rotating the image clockwise, counterclockwise, mirror image sideways, and mirror image up/down left, right. Tap the icons to position the image.

Tap the Color Adjustment button to display its options:

• Tap the Brightness icon. A slider is displayed for precise control. Slide to desired level of brightness.
• Tap the Contrast icon. Move the slider to desired level of contrast.
• Tap the Tint icon. Red, green and purple sliders enable you to select the desired effect.

Tap the Filters icon:

• The Polaroid ZIP App enables you to select from the following filters:
  Original, Sepia, HDR, Retro, Graytone, Invert, Instafix, Testino, Ansel, Cyano Georgia, and Sahara.
• When you see a white right-pointing arrow such as is displayed with the filters, swipe to display the rest of the ribbon items.

Tap the Paint icon.

The Paint ribbon consists of three sections:

• The first section is your palette displaying the colors available for your paintbrush.
• The second section consists of three buttons of increasing size that define the size of your paintbrush.
• The last section is an eraser you can use to remove paint strokes.

To paint:

Tap the color you desire from the palette. Tap to select the paintbrush size you wish to use and paint with your finger on the image. Use the eraser to remove brush strokes as needed.

Add Drama!

The rightmost Edit Print icon, an image of the masks of the theater, enables you to add special effects to your images of various emoticons including frames, smilies, accessories, hearts, holiday stamps, exclamations and alphanumeric characters. Tap on each icon on the Drama ribbon to display the options for that category.

Tap on the Frame options to see how your image looks surrounded by roses or holiday theme items such as snowflakes, etc. You can reposition the image within the frame and adjust the size with your fingers to achieve the desired effect. Swipe to display the rest of the available frames.

Tap the yellow Smiley Face to display the available smiley face options.

Move the smile on the image with your finger for correct positioning. Resize the smile by squeezing or extending your fingers. Swipe to display the rest of the ribbon items in iOS; in android tap on the expand button and drag.

Add mustaches, sunglasses, hats or scarves to your image using the Accessories option:

Move the accessories into desired position and resize using your finger.

The Polaroid ZIP App provides a large selection of Hearts you can add to your images as well. Don't forget to position and size them with your finger! Swipe to display the rest of the items.

Add Holiday stickers to your images! Position and size them with your finger and swipe to display the full ribbon options.

Use the remaining ribbons to add exclamations and alphanumeric characters to your images. Remember to adjust size and positioning with your finger and swipe for the full display of items on the ribbon.

Exclamations:

Alphanumeric Characters:

When done editing:

• Save your image using the Save option on the toolbar under the Edit Print buttons.
  Display a Print Preview of your image by selecting the printer icon.
• In Print Preview, use the options at the top of the screen to:

Return to the editing screen, rotate the picture frame, tile print, sharing, and utility functions.

Secret View

Secret View enables you to send secret messages in images. Create the secret message using the Secret View Create icon; the message may consist of text, emoticons, and voice that do not display when the image is printed; only Secret View Image displays the secret message.

Return to the editing screen, rotate the picture frame, tile print, sharing, and utility functions.

Press the Secret View button:

If you are not on the device on which the Secret View was created, enter the password defined for that image to display it again.

You can create or edit a Secret Image:

Using the Create button in a manner similar to the Edit Print function:

• Open a previously created Secret Image.
  Download an image from the server using the QR code (see below).
• Open a Gallery image.

Gallery Image:

Once your image is displayed, add the secret content such as voice, emoticons, or text. In the following image, you can see the secret message before the image has been saved or printed:

When you print this image, the app creates a QR code containing the secret content:

Using the View Button:

Tap the view button; you are placed in scan mode to scan an image that must include the QR (Quick Reference) code which reveals the secret message:

Once the image you selected is displayed in Edit Secret View, use the buttons to access the functions: Drama, Recording, Messaging, Contacts, or Link.

The Drama button enables access to all the Drama functions available in Edit Print mode.

The Microphone button allows you to record a short message.

The Messaging button opens a window and keyboard so you can type a message.

The Contacts button allows you to add contact information from your contact list to the photo.

Use the Link button to include a link in your Secret View.

Saving your Secret View

When you are done, select the Save. Your Secret View is saved to your Secret View gallery. You are requested to create and confirm a password; when this is done an image of a lock is displayed in the lower left of your Secret View. To view a Secret View image, from another device you and your contacts must enter the defined password.

Collage

When you tap the Collage button, you may choose to use the camera to take a new photograph or select an image from the Gallery.

When you have an image for your collage, review the Quick Tips displayed:

The image you selected is positioned in one section of the collage. Tap the collage options until you have the configuration you want.

• Tap the + and - buttons to add and remove images from the collage.
• Use the rotate button to position the images.
• Tap the Print Preview button to preview your selections and print when desired.

Name Card

Tap the Name Card button to create on-the-spot, memorable leave-behinds!

Review the Quick Tips.

Tap to use the camera to take a new photo or gallery to use a saved photo for your card. The Polaroid ZIP App displays a card template with your selected photo. You may keep the selected photo or select another one:

• Tap the fields provided in the upper section of the screen to open a keyboard to enter your personal information.
• Tap to select the desired card format.
• Swipe to display all of the options.
• Save and print.

My ZIP

The My ZIP button displays functions that are not directly related to immediate photo printing.

Tap the Buy Paper icon to reach direct you to where Polaroid Instant paper is available for purchase.

Tap Device Manager to set the Device Manager options and display device

Sharing Images

The Social Media icon displayed in the upper right on appropriate screens enables image sharing.

This image is from an iOS system; the details will differ for other devices:

You can see how easy it is to share images through the listed methods such as Messages, Mail, Facebook etc. The last row of icons enables image management such as copies, print etc.

Bluetooth Pairing

Before you can print, you need to establish Bluetooth pairing to enable the app and the printer to recognize each other.

Android

• Press and hold the Power Button on the printer for 4-5 seconds to turn on its power.
  Find the "Bluetooth Device List" in the printing menu.
• When "Polaroid ZIP Printer" is displayed, tap to select it. A connection message confirms the success of the pairing.
• The devices are now paired and your printer is added to the "Paired Device List", enabling direct Bluetooth image sharing.
• Alternatively, to you can use your NFC connection by placing your phone with its back on the printer.

iOS

• Press and hold the Power Button on the printer for 4-5 seconds to it power on.
• Set your iOS device to Bluetooth scan or place it in discoverable mode.
• When the "Polaroid Mobile Printer" is displayed, tap it to select.
• A connection message is displayed when the pairing is established. Now you can print.

Tips

• The Polaroid ZIP App includes tips displayed introducing the functions. Only select the Don't show again option when you feel completely confident with that function.
• To display the Tips once you have terminated them, access My ZIP and select Device Manager; select the run option for Quick Tips.
• You do not need to define the printer to the Polaroid ZIP App. As soon as you require the printer, the Polaroid ZIP App looks for it automatically.
• If your Polaroid ZIP App is not able to activate access to your microphone, it may be because you have microphone access disabled. Check you settings to ensure the Polaroid ZIP App is enabled for microphone.
• If your Polaroid ZIP App is not able to activate access to your contacts, it may be because you have contacts access disabled. Check you settings to ensure the Polaroid ZIP App is enabled for contacts.
• Collage and Tile are often confused. Collage enables you to select various images, place them in one of the provided collage arrangements and then print the collage. Tile is a function that enables you to extend your image across four or nine photo pages. After they are printed, you can arrange them and have a larger image than you would by non-tile printing.

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