HP Sprocket
Photo Printers

Sprocket

HP

Released Jan 2016

A portable, lightweight photo printer with zink technology for easy, ink-free printing. The HP Sprocket scores 75/100 based on 27 expert reviews.

Critic Score

7527 reviews

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Pros

  • Easy to use(13)
  • Portable and lightweight design(9)
  • No ink required (zink technology)(9)
  • Ink-free printing(7)
  • Easy to set up and use(6)

Cons

  • High price(11)
  • Poor print quality(6)
  • Cheap feel(3)
  • Limited to 2x3 inch prints(3)
  • Limited to 2x3 photo size(3)

27 Critic Reviews

85
NymagFeb 2019

The HP Sprocket is a compact, easy-to-use portable photo printer that connects to your phone via Bluetooth and prints borderless 2x3-inch photos on peel-off, sticky-backed paper.

85
TopratedprintersJan 2016

The HP Sprocket is a Bluetooth portable printer that allows you to print 2x3 inch color photos in seconds from your iOS or Android device using ZINK technology.

85
OverthekitchencounterAug 2018

The HP Sprocket is a super fun pocket-size printer that instantly prints 2x3" photos using ZINK zero ink printing technology, perfect for scrapbooking and planners.

85
ReviewcentralmeAug 2017

The HP Sprocket is a fun, portable printer that produces good quality 2x3 inch photos with special effects, though it's not a replacement for dedicated home or office printers.

85
ClassymommyMar 2017

The HP Sprocket is a fun, portable photo printer that lets you instantly print 2x3 sticky-backed photos directly from your smartphone, with high quality results that kids and adults alike will enjoy.

85
Blog 123inkJul 2019

The HP Sprocket Photo Printer is described as an amazing, lightweight, and truly portable device that prints 2x3-inch photos within seconds via Bluetooth connection to smartphones and tablets.

85
GoodhousekeepingJun 2025

The HP Sprocket Photobooth is a must-have for anyone who likes to host parties, offering easy setup, fun customization options, and instant photo printing that guests love.

82
FstoppersMay 2024

The HP Sprocket 3x4 offers larger 3.5x4.25" prints in a unique Zink printer class, with reliable performance and good utility despite some compromises in image quality and outdated charging port.

82
CnnDec 2025

The HP Sprocket photo printer produces great-looking Polaroid-like photos, doesn't use ink, and is highly portable, though it has some design quirks like an outdated Micro USB port and occasional over...

82
Blog LonAug 2023

The HP Sprocket Studio Plus is a compact photo printer that uses dye sublimation technology to produce high-quality 4x6 photos close to photo lab quality, though it requires the HP Sprocket app and co...

82
MediumNov 2023

The HP Sprocket Portable 2x3 Instant Color Photo Printer is a game-changer for photography enthusiasts, offering instant printing, wireless connectivity, and customization options in a compact design.

82
Tarsustoday FiltereddigitalDec 2017

The Sprocket is a fantastic little portable printer for anyone who misses the old Polaroid days and has been wishing for something like it for the modern age.

80
Pcmag

HP's Sprocket 3x4 Instant Photo Printer, not much bigger than models for wallet-size output, churns out decent-quality 3.5-by-4.25-inch pics on the go—and without an ink cartridge.

78
TechbloggingfoolDec 2017

The HP Sprocket is a portable, easy-to-use photo printer that produces good-quality 2x3 prints, though its usefulness depends on personal needs and the cost per print is relatively high.

78
OztonerJan 2023

The HP Sprocket is a compact, portable photo printer that uses ZINK technology to print photos from smartphones without ink cartridges, offering convenience and customization options despite some limi...

75
MacsourcesMay 2024

The HP Sprocket Plus Printer is a compact printer for mobile photos that prints 2.3 x 3.4 inch photos directly from your phone in just a few seconds.

75
TechgadgetscanadaApr 2020

The HP Sprocket Studio offers outstanding photo quality and low print costs, but is held back by slow printing speeds and a bulky design.

75
TechguideMay 2017

The HP Sprocket is a portable photo printer that connects to your phone via Bluetooth and prints 2x3-inch photos using ZINK technology.

72
GizmodoJan 2024

HP's Sprocket printer is convenient, portable, and fairly economical, but has inconsistent print quality and some usability issues.

72
ChooseJul 2022

The HP Sprocket 200 offers sharp and detailed ink-free printing that's both easy to setup and remarkably portable, though the expensive Zink paper at 50p per photo is a significant drawback.

72
Blog BestbuyDec 2017

The HP Sprocket is a portable, stylish photo printer that's great for printing smartphone photos on the go, but produces low-quality prints with noticeable flaws.

70
CnetDec 2016

The HP Sprocket Photo Printer is a quick and painless way to print your camera photo photos at a rather high price.

68
PickrMay 2020

While the print quality is actually quite good, we can't help but think the HP Sprocket Studio needs a lower cost of consumables to make it more compelling, and perhaps support for computers, too.

60
HowtogeekSep 2023

The HP Sprocket Studio Plus Photo Printer delivers high-quality prints, but there are noticeable color discrepancies that can't be ignored when printing photos.

55
Tomsguide

The HP Sprocket Photo Printer (2nd Edition) is a compact photo printer that fits into a pocket, but the fun part of photo printing is held back by major color issues.

50
WiredDec 2017

This petite photo printer lets you open a pop-up photo booth anywhere.

36
TechgearlabApr 2020

Unfortunately, the HP Sprocket produced what some might describe as cringe-worthy photos.