This Phomemo Ultra-Light Q302 portable printer surprised me with how compact and lightweight it is—smaller than an umbrella and perfect for slipping into a bag. Setup was quick via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, and it connected seamlessly with both my laptop and phone. I found the printing process quiet and convenient, especially in shared spaces like libraries or cafes. The 300DPI resolution gives crisp, legible text, though graphics come out grainy, as expected from thermal printing. I appreciated the no-ink design—no messy refills or clogged cartridges. It came with thermal paper and everything needed right out of the box. However, the reliance on thermal paper means prints can fade if exposed to heat, and while the build quality is solid, there's a learning curve with feeding the paper. It’s also a bit pricey at almost $150, which feels steep considering it's best suited for light, on-the-go tasks rather than regular office use. Still, for portable document printing when traveling, it gets the job done efficiently. The premium feel and whisper-quiet motor are nice touches. Overall, it is portable, no-fuss printing with thermal limitations—but delivers on convenience and design. Read more

It comes with an app available on both iPhone and android that can be connected through WiFi or Bluetooth and also comes with a type c to usb a cable to recharge it or connect to your computer for printing it that way. Uses thermal paper similar to a fax machine. I haven’t had any problems with the print quality however this is only for black and white. Never hold this up in the air like He-man unless you want people to think you’re weird. Even though I probably look more like Kung Fu Panda while holding a scroll in the air. There is a little flip cover on the front of the paper went to far or you need to pull it out for some reason. If I can set this up that definitely means that your 8 year old could do it faster than me and that’s even with other people around me swearing that I was special. But maybe they were just trying to be nice. They say an apple doesn’t fall far from the tree only a dog turd so that must be a really good sign. Read more

This thermal printer was a nice addition to our RV. We use it to print invoices and other important items while traveling. It's very small and takes up little room. It comes with USB cords and a charger. It takes quite a while to charge. If you let the battery go flat, it took 4-5 hours to fully charge it - so be aware when using it. Getting the paper started properly takes a bit of practice. You need to be sure that you insert it as straight as possible and then push it in a little until it grabs the paper and is ready to print. You need to download the control program to your phone and then connect with Bluetooth. This was an easy process on my iPhone and worked perfectly printing directly from the phone. While it's only black and white, it handled color with reasonable shades of gray, so it can be used to print web pages and have them show up in a readable format. The speed of printing varies depending on whether its just printing text or graphics. A dense page of color for example will slow it down quite a bit - taking about 15-20 seconds compared to about 5-10 for text pages. Setting it up to print from a computer takes a bit more work. After downloading the firmware from the website, I wasn't able to get it to be seen by our Windows 11 computer until I used the supplied USB-A to USB-C cable. Our computer doesn't have USB-A ports, so I needed an adapter. I tried using other cables, but annoyingly, they would not work. It would be great if the manufacturer designed this printer to work with regular USB-C to USB-C cables, especially if the original is lost or damaged for some reason. The printer ships with a few sheets of thermal paper so you can test it out of the box. It has a nice quality feel to it with some weight which is good to hold it still on a desk. The only cons were the special cable issue and the long charging time. Otherwise, this is a handy thermal printer which uses standard thermal paper available on Amazon here. Read more

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This Phomemo Q302 is a pretty great little portable thermal printer that is severely hampered by the frankly awful sparse instructions and documentation it comes with. I'm a fairly tech-inclined person, so normally this isn't much of a concern but we're talking basic stuff. Howevever, let's start with the good here. POSITIVES: -Compact, lightweight, and very portable. I was shocked at how small this thing is. It's about the same size as the cardboard roll at the center of a roll of paper towel. -Includes a USB C-to-C cable, a USB A-to-C cable, and a USB-C charger brick that is fully certified cULus for use in Canadian electrical connections. It's a very good charger brick as it's 15W and capable of output at 5, 9, and 12V. -Battery-powered. You can charge it and tuck it into a backpack to bring with you, and the USB-C charge port means it can be charged via any computer, a smartphone with power sharing, or a portable battery. -No ink or toner. It's thermal, and uses specialty thermal paper. -Includes 20 sheets of (somewhat thin) thermal paper. -Includes a cloth carrying bag. -Bluetooth or wifi connectivity for smartphones and tablets (but not computers). COULD BE BETTER: -Entire exterior construction is plastic. -Inexplicably, it's not Bluetooth or wifi-enabled for PC. PC use requires it to be physically plugged in (and yet still manually turned on, more on that below). The driver is signed, was malware-free in my scans, and downloads from the Phomemo website rather than baked into Windows. -Requires a proprietary app on Android and Apple devices. Thankfully that's in the app store and generally seems decent. -The paper came tri-folded, uncreased, and was hard to straighten out. Would have been better as a roll. PLAIN BAD: -The instructions are too basic, and missing simple things, like clear explanations of the indicator lights, how to turn it on, troubleshooting, etc. -I spent more time than I care to admit trying to figure out why Windows said the printer was offline despite having one indicator light on before I realized that it does not power on when connected to PC. Then I had to deduce that pressing the power button is not enough, you have to hold it three seconds or so before the indicator lights frantically flash and then it is powered on. Same for off. This isn't mentioned in any of the printed documentation included in the packaging, through I eventually found it buried in what was a slightly more complete version of the same documentation that was downloadable from the website. -Whether the paper guides are adjustable, there's troubleshooting options, or a battery status warning I have no idea - because none of it is documented. While some products go to extreme lengths to cater to the lowest denominator, Phomemo has for some reason left huge holes in the information they do provide and omitted basic functionality. Even the app, which in theory has a spot for documentation, wasn't helpful because it was empty. Overall, a capable little thermal printer hampered by some really basic annoyances that should be easily correctable. Fix the documentation and give it a Bluetooth or wifi PC connection capability and its easily a 5-star product. Instead I'd consider this a 3.5, which I've over-generously rounded up to 4. Read more

This printer is great for quick onsite printing. It's not going to replace a desktop printer but for printing on the go, it's fantastic. I have connected it to my Windows laptop, Samsung tablet and my Samsung phone. It is a thermal printer so you do have to use thermal paper. The only downside I see is, because it's thermal, prints can be damaged by heat or certain pressure. Overall, as a Realtor, I have found it very useful for printing disclosures, property details and notes on go. 2 thumbs up. Read more

For entrepreneurs who have to travel for work and deal with clients on the road, this is a perfect gift. Incredibly portable, it definitely takes up very little space. And the ability to print out receipts or invoices for clients while out in the field is so helpful. Read more

The Phomemo Q302 portable thermal printer has been a fantastic addition to my setup! This wireless, inkless printer connects effortlessly via Bluetooth, making setup and printing a seamless process. Since it’s a thermal printer, there’s no need for ink or toner refills, which is a huge plus for both convenience and cost. However, it’s worth noting that it does require thermal paper for printing, which can easily be purchased through Amazon. The Q302 model is lightweight and compact especially compared to Phomemo’s previous models, making it easy to toss in a bag and take anywhere. The print quality is decent enough for quick labels, notes, and other small prints. It is perfect for organizing, labeling, or even adding a personal touch to gifts or packages. The thermal technology makes printing quiet. Although printing speed is slower than laser printer, it is good enough for regular tasks. Battery life has been solid, lasting through multiple print jobs on a single charge. The printer is compatible to both Android and PC devices, with official App to be available for download. Read more