PixCut S1 (DHP700)

I don't have the specific printers you mentioned, but I do have a Kodak Mini 3 Retro and Liene Pixcut. Between the two the Liene produces much better photos and the software is significantly less buggy. If I had to choose between Kodak and Liene, I'd choose Liene every time.

I don't have any experience with the ones on your list, but I've been happy enough with the print quality of Liene's sticker printer that I'd consider another printer from them if I needed one. I've only used the sticker paper with it (mostly to print photos to stick into my planner or journals), but you can get 4x6 photo paper as well. The prints are pretty sharp for a small printer, but the app has a bit of a learning curve and can be fiddly. The main reason I like it for planner use is that it includes a cutter, so I can put several smaller designs on the same sheet and then just peel and stick them individually. The online reviews about this model complain a lot about how the stickers aren't sticky enough, but I think that's mainly been an issue for folks who want use them on textured surfaces. I've put a ton of them them in notebooks with no issues so far.

Check out the Liene photo printer, I love it. I make collages in their app and also in other photo apps so I can get multiple smaller sized pics on one 4x6 sheet. The quality is really good but sometimes it prints a bit dark for my liking, so I edit the photos to be a little lighter before printing.

It’s always one ink cartridge for each pack of paper. I remember this because each time I need to reload paper, it’s said I was out of ink and always thought - that worked out well LOL

I have the Canon Ivy 2 and I do like it for a lot of reasons. It is already sticker-backed, it’s very compact, easy to carry refill sheets (no cartridges), and the software is easy to use. But the colors are always a little bit off. And from what I’m told, they fade after years and years. If you want something to have even a little bit of archival quality, you’ll want to avoid zink. I also have the Instax printer which is super fun, but so heckin’ bulky that it doesn’t really work well for regular or travel journaling. I picked up the Liene photo printer that does sublimation printing and the colors are so significantly better. I do have to create the printable image on different software (if, say, I want 2”x3” photos instead) but the colors are really unmatched. I didn’t think it would be noticeable but it really is. The pen you shared is utterly beautiful!

If you're looking for photo only , I recommend Liene. If you are looking for photo + possible stickers and what not, Epson Ecotank models have really good reviews

I have a Liene and I like it, too. Second the lighting issue, but very nice for the money. Amazon regularly features the refill packs on Prime sales.