# Thermal Printer Camera

> Capture and print instant photos using a Bluetooth thermal printer

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.aptition.z2.receiptcamera](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.aptition.z2.receiptcamera)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.aptition.z2.receiptcamera`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Aptition
- **Category:** PHOTOGRAPHY
- **Downloads:** 204,274
- **Rating:** 3.87 / 5 (635 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.61
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-23
- **First published:** 2018-10-27
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 2.18 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aptition.z2.receiptcamera)
- **Website:** [http://www.aptition.com](http://www.aptition.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/pointillist-privacy-policy/04f593e6-40bb-4f06-8218-1914431e3d7a/privacy](https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/pointillist-privacy-policy/04f593e6-40bb-4f06-8218-1914431e3d7a/privacy)

## Description

**Thermal Printer Camera** is a simple and creative Chrome extension that lets you capture instant photos from your phone and print them on the go using a Bluetooth thermal printer. Embrace vintage aesthetics by expressing your images in striking black and white dots, reminiscent of classic pointillist style. It supports Bluetooth thermal printers compatible with ESC/POS commands, allowing you to print on receipt paper instantly.

The extension offers practical printing tips and settings adjustments to ensure clear, quality prints. Whether you encounter issues like unfinished prints or garbled text, the extension guides you on how to optimize printer settings such as image slicing, buffer overflow delay, and pixel width according to your printer specifications. Ideal for capturing spontaneous moments, this free project supports creativity with a nostalgic touch and responsive developer support.

## Rankings

- #157,709 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `com.aptition.z2.receiptcamera.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the Thermal Printer Camera app for its ease of use, no ads, and rich customization features, making it ideal for printing pictures with mini thermal printers. The app supports offline printing and a variety of printers, backed by an attentive developer. However, recurring print errors and limited format options are notable drawbacks, along with some complicated menu navigation. Overall, it's highly valued for its functionality and simplicity despite minor issues and compatibility limitations.

### Pros

- Free and without ads, providing a smooth user experience.
- Easy to set up and use for printing pictures with mini thermal printers.
- Offers various customization options like brightness, contrast, dithering algorithms with real-time previews.
- Works offline and supports a range of compatible printers, including Bluetooth models.
- Developer is responsive and app is regularly updated with useful features.

### Cons

- Print errors occurring after multiple prints, often showing garbled or Chinese characters requiring re-pairing.
- Limited print format options, lacking features like to-do lists or colored prints (only black and white).
- Some controls are buried within menus, affecting ease of access.
- Incompatibility or inconsistent performance with certain printer models or brands.
- Lack of an easy mode or single-step instant print feature could improve usability.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.aptition.z2.receiptcamera)