Fujifilm Instax Share SP-1 Instant Film Printer User Manual

Introduction

The Fujifilm Instax Share SP-1 is a portable instant film printer designed to print photos directly from your smartphone or tablet. It utilizes the Instax SHARE application to send images wirelessly to the printer, allowing for quick and convenient instant photo prints. This manual provides essential information for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting your device.

Figure 1: Front view of the Fujifilm Instax Share SP-1 Instant Film Printer, showing the power and film indicators.

Package Contents

Before you begin, ensure all items are present in the package:

• Fujifilm Instax Share SP-1 Instant Film Printer
• Instax Film (quantity may vary by region/bundle)
• CR2 Batteries (2, typically included)
• User Manual (this document)

Setup

1. Inserting Batteries

1. Locate the battery compartment on the side or bottom of the printer.
2. Open the battery compartment cover.
3. Insert two CR2 batteries, ensuring correct polarity (+/-) as indicated inside the compartment.
4. Close the battery compartment cover securely.

2. Loading Instax Film

1. Open the film compartment cover on the back of the printer.
2. Take a new pack of Instax film. Do not open the film pack until you are ready to load it into the printer.
3. Align the yellow mark on the film pack with the yellow mark on the printer's film compartment.
4. Gently push the film pack into the compartment until it clicks into place.
5. Close the film compartment cover. The printer will automatically eject the black protective sheet.

Figure 2: The Fujifilm Instax Share SP-1 printer with an Instax film pack partially ejected, demonstrating the film loading process.

3. Installing the Instax SHARE App

• Download the official "Instax SHARE" application from your smartphone's app store (App Store for iOS, Google Play Store for Android).
• Install the application on your device.

Operating Instructions

1. Powering On/Off

• To power on, press and hold the power button until the indicator lights illuminate.
• To power off, press and hold the power button again until the lights turn off.

2. Connecting to Your Smartphone

1. Ensure the printer is powered on.
2. On your smartphone, go to Wi-Fi settings.
3. Select the Wi-Fi network named "INSTAX-XXXXXX" (where XXXXXX is the last six digits of the printer's serial number).
4. Open the Instax SHARE app. The app should automatically detect and connect to the printer.

3. Printing Photos

1. In the Instax SHARE app, select an image from your gallery or take a new photo.
2. Use the in-app editing tools to adjust the image (e.g., crop, rotate, apply filters).
3. Tap the "Print" button within the app. The printer will begin processing and ejecting the photo.
4. Once ejected, the image will gradually develop over several minutes.

Figure 3: Angled view of the Fujifilm Instax Share SP-1, highlighting its compact design and indicator lights during operation.

4. Reprinting Photos

The SP-1 features a dedicated REPRINT button. After a photo has been printed, pressing this button on the printer will print another copy of the last image sent from the app.

Maintenance

Cleaning the Printer

• Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the exterior of the printer.
• Avoid using abrasive cleaners or solvents.
• Do not attempt to clean the inside of the film compartment or the print head.

Battery Replacement

When the battery indicator lights show low power, replace both CR2 batteries following the "Inserting Batteries" steps in the Setup section.

Film Storage

Store unused Instax film packs in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and high temperatures. Do not expose film to light before loading it into the printer.

Troubleshooting

Specifications

• Model Name: SP 1
• Printing Technology: Thermal
• Print Media: Glossy photo paper (Instax Film)
• Maximum Color Print Resolution: 254 dpi
• Maximum Black and White Print Resolution: 254 dpi
• Sheet Size: 86 millimeters (Instax Mini film size)
• Initial Page Print Time: Approximately 60 seconds
• Connectivity Technology: USB (for power/charging, not data transfer), Wi-Fi (for printing)
• Hardware Interface: USB 2.0
• Control Method: App (Instax SHARE)
• Compatible Devices: Smartphones (iOS, Android)
• Power Source: 2 x CR2 batteries (included)
• Product Dimensions: 1.65 x 4 x 4.82 inches (42 x 101.6 x 122.4 mm)
• Item Weight: 8.9 ounces (253 Grams)
• Memory Storage Capacity: 64 MB

Warranty and Support

Warranty Information

This product comes with a Limited Warranty. Please refer to the warranty card included in your product packaging or visit the official Fujifilm website for detailed terms and conditions regarding warranty coverage and service.

Customer Support

For further assistance, technical support, or inquiries about your Fujifilm Instax Share SP-1 printer, please visit the official Fujifilm support website or contact their customer service department. You may also find additional resources, including a PDF version of the user manual, on the product's Amazon page under the "Documents" section.

Official User Manual (PDF): Download PDF