# Polaroid PoGo
**Wikidata**: [Q1569904](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1569904)  
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## Summary
The Polaroid PoGo is a portable inkless photo printer released in 2008 that uses Zink (Zero Ink) technology to produce full-color images without ink cartridges or toner. It is designed for printing digital photos directly from compatible mobile devices on the go.

## Key Facts
- Released in 2008.
- Uses Zink (Zero Ink) printing technology, requiring no ink cartridges or toner.
- Manufactured by the Polaroid Corporation.
- Classified as a photo printer and a specific printer model.
- Aliases include "PoGo" and "Printing on the Go".
- Associated with the commons category "Polaroid PoGo".
- Described by the source ZDNET in the article "Polaroid bringt tintenlosen Minidrucker".

## FAQs
### Q: What was the main technology used by the Polaroid PoGo?
A: The Polaroid PoGo utilized Zink (Zero Ink) technology, which relied on special heat-sensitive paper containing cyan, yellow, and magenta dye crystals activated by heat from the printer head to produce images without any liquid ink.

### Q: When was the Polaroid PoGo first released?
A: The Polaroid PoGo was first released in 2008.

### Q: What made the Polaroid PoGo unique compared to traditional printers?
A: Its key uniqueness was portability combined with Zink's inkless technology, allowing users to print small, credit card-sized photos directly from mobile devices like cameras and phones without requiring ink cartridges or bulky equipment.

## Why It Matters
The Polaroid PoGo represented a significant step in instant printing for the digital era. By leveraging Zink technology, it eliminated the need for ink cartridges, making the device smaller and potentially more convenient for on-the-go use. Its release in 2008 came as digital photography rapidly displaced film, addressing the emerging need for physical prints directly from digital files captured on mobile devices. It was part of Polaroid's broader strategy to reinvent itself in the digital age, offering a tangible, instant output that mirrored the experience of its iconic instant film cameras but for a new generation of digital users. It demonstrated the viability of portable, inkless photo printing.

## Notable For
- Being one of the early commercial portable photo printers utilizing Zink technology (released 2008).
- Eliminating the need for traditional ink cartridges or toner through its Zink thermal dye-sublimation process.
- Enabling direct printing of small, credit card-sized photos from mobile devices like cameras and phones.
- Representing Polaroid Corporation's significant foray into the digital portable printing market.

## Body
### Technology
- Utilizes Zink (Zero Ink) printing technology.
- Employs heat to activate dye crystals embedded in special Zink paper, producing full-color images without liquid ink.
- Designed to print small, credit card-sized photos.

### Manufacturer and Release
- Manufacturer: Polaroid Corporation.
- Start time: 2008.
- Also known by the aliases "PoGo" and "Printing on the Go".

### Classification and References
- Instance of: printer model.
- Subclass of: photo printer.
- Described by the source: ZDNET (article title: "Polaroid bringt tintenlosen Minidrucker").
- Associated with the Commons category: Polaroid PoGo.
- Sitelink count: 3.
- Wikipedia languages available: commons, de, es.
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/1218rvl_/ (reference: "Polaroid bringt tintenlosen Minidrucker").

### Image
- Image available at: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Polaroid_Zink_printer.jpg.

## References

1. Polaroid bringt tintenlosen Minidrucker