Setup, Compatibility & Care
Setup (Loading the Film)
- Open Film Door: Ensure your instax mini camera or printer is turned off. Open the film chamber door on the back of your device.
- Align Markers: Take the new film cartridge out of its foil wrapper. Align the yellow marker on the film cartridge with the yellow marker inside the film chamber of your device.
- Insert Cartridge: Gently push the cartridge straight into the chamber until it clicks into place. Do not force it.
- Close Door: Close the film chamber door firmly.
- Eject Dark Slide: Turn on your device. Press the shutter button once to eject the dark slide (the protective black sheet). This indicates the film is correctly loaded and ready to use. Do not discard the dark slide until it has ejected.
Compatibility
This film is exclusively designed for:
- Fujifilm instax mini cameras: All models (e.g., instax mini 11, mini 90, mini Evo, etc.)
- Fujifilm instax mini Link smartphone printers: All models (e.g., instax mini Link, Link 2)
*Warning*: This film is NOT compatible with instax WIDE or instax SQUARE cameras or printers.
Care
- Storage: Store unopened film packs in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and high temperatures. Refrigeration is not necessary but can extend shelf life. If refrigerated, allow it to return to room temperature before use.
- Handling: Avoid touching the film's sensitive emulsion surface. Handle prints by their borders to prevent fingerprints or smudges.
- Temperature: Optimal development occurs between 5°C and 40°C (41°F and 104°F). Extreme cold or heat can affect color saturation and development time.
- Protection: After printing, protect photos from direct sunlight, moisture, and harsh chemicals to prevent fading or damage over time.