TOKYO, August 14, 2024 – FUJIFILM Corporation announces that the launch of a printer driver, "instax Link WIDE™ Printer Driver for Windows*1" ("Printer Driver"), which enables users to print their images stored on their PCs directly onto instax™*2 film using the instax Link WIDE™. This "Printer Driver" makes possible for users to print images from PC and enhances the fun of instax™. Furthermore, "instax Link WIDE™ Printer Driver for Mac", which is compatible with Mac*3 devices, will also be available in the fall of 2024.
instax Link WIDE™ Printer Driver for Windows / Mac’s key visual
Since its original launch in 2019, the Link series have been embraced by a wide range of generations around the world for their ability to print images stored in the smartphone onto instax™ films anytime and anywhere, in high quality, through a dedicated app*4 using Bluetooth*5. The "instax Link WIDE™", which is compatible with wide-format instax™ film, is embraced since its unique capability to print both the subject and the surrounding environment allows for creation of captivating images that convey the full ambiance and atmosphere of the setting. The "instax Link WIDE™" is also used for business purposes such as photo sessions and event photography, offering the convenience of instantly printing captured images on the spot. Its battery operation ensures that it can be easily carried and used anywhere, and compact size that allows them to be carried with one-hand transportation.
The new "Printer Driver" is software for instax Link WIDE™ that makes it easier for the customers who store, view and edit images taken on their PCs, and for those who enjoy digital art and game screenshots on their PCs to create instax™ prints. By installing "Printer Driver" on your PC, it enables you to make instax™ prints on your PC directly from the image editing software you normally use.
For business use, the combination of the instax Link WIDE™ with the photography service makes it possible to provide instax™ prints on the spot with the images you have taken.
Fujifilm will continue to expand the world of the instax™ instant photo system that allows people to enjoy on-the-spot photo printing.
- *1 Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
- *2 instax is registered trademarks or trademarks of FUJIFILM Corporation.
- *3 Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries.
- *4 Free applications for Android devices and iPhone, available from Google Play for Android devices and from the App Store for iPhone. Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc. iPhone, iPhone and App Store are trademarks of Apple Inc. iPhone trademarks are used under license from Aiphone Co.
- *5 The Bluetooth® word mark and logo are registered as trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and FUJIFILM Corporation uses these under license.
| Software name | Price | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| instax Link WIDE™ Printer Driver for Windows*6 | Free download | August 14, 2024 |
| instax Link WIDE™ Printer Driver for Mac*6 | Fall 2024 |
- *6 Supported OS versions are as follows:
Windows: Windows 10 (32bit/64bit) Home/Pro 19H2 or later, Windows 11 (32bit/64bit) Home/Pro
Mac: Mac OS 10 10.15 or later, Mac OS 11/12/13
- By connecting the "Link WIDE" to a PC with the installed "Printer Driver" via Bluetooth, users can enjoy instax™ prints of various photos such as those taken with digital cameras, digital art, screen shots of PC games.
- Simply selecting "Printer Driver" from the print menu of the image viewing or editing software to print favorite images to instax™ prints.
- Users can customize the print by choosing between the "instax-Rich" mode for vibrant colors and the "instax-Natural" mode for softer touch.
By offering six adjustable parameters including color (cyan/magenta/yellow), brightness, contrast, and saturation, it makes possible to print closer to the desired color tone. The adjustment results can be saved and automatically applied in the next print. Users can enjoy their favorite instax™ prints with simple operation.
Print settings screen of "Printer Driver"
Color adjustment screen of "Printer Driver"
- * Reference for how to install and detailed usage
"instax Link WIDE™" special website (https://instax.com/link_wide/en/support/drivers/).
Since its original launch in 1998, the instax™ series of instant cameras has embraced trends and evolving technologies with time and expanded its lineup to include not only analog instant cameras, but also hybrid instant cameras using digital technology, smartphone printers and palm-sized digital camera. The instax™ continues to offer diverse ways to enjoy photography, broadening the user base in more than 100 countries.
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