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HP Sprocket 2 in 1 Portable Photo Printer Instant Camera print social media photos on 2x3 sticky backed paper 2FB96A
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.0
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
787
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2 meters
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Print Quality
200printer, photos, prints, pictures, printing
+87%
-14%
" ... The photos it prints are so colorful and crisp. ... "
" ... Such a great little photo printer!! ... "
" ... For me, printing is life. ... This printer completes my printing goals. ... "
" ... Just what I'm looking for in a printer. ... "
" ... My daughter has had a lot of fun with this little printer. ... "
" ... It's my constant in this chaotic world of messy and stressful printing. ... "
" ... If you're looking for a high quality photo printer that will turn your DSLR photos into some high quality prints, you're looking at the wrong printer. ... "
" ... Having them printed easily and in a good quality of paper means having these photos around for the longest haul. ... "
Picture Quality
161picture, photos, print, printed, photo
+80%
-20%
" ... The photos it prints are so colorful and crisp. ... "
" ... Honestly cheaper to print off bigger pictures at Walmart. ... "
" ... If you're looking for a high quality photo printer that will turn your DSLR photos into some high quality prints, you're looking at the wrong printer. ... "
" ... This photo printer looks exactly like its pictures. ... "
" ... It means so much when you can see the photos you love printed and cherished. ... "
" ... The photos were quality and the print was not messy at all. ... "
" ... I've tried other printers but this is what I enoy using the most, especially after testing it on a couple of photos. ... "
" ... The photos came out great. ... "
Camera
105photos, pics, photo, polaroid, instant
+88%
-12%
" ... Loved it takes wonderful pictures ... "
" ... I highly recommend for those who need to do some projects or gifts that require photos. ... "
" ... Photos are professional quality, but look great to add small pictures to calendars, etc. ... "
" ... It's very important for me because all the photos stored in my phone are all important and memorable for me. ... "
" ... I was able to save for the first 10 shots I took. ... The photos came out great. ... "
" ... Instant cameras are better ... "
" ... Perfect for quick pics to put in memory books ... "
" ... And to be honest, I like the idea of letting her take photos of things she find amazing and turn it into a skill in the next years. ... "
Size
89portable, carry, purse, little printer, compact
+99%
-1%
" ... Everything is included in this little portable printer. ... "
" ... Great buy even for travel notebooks. ... "
" ... I expected a lot from this portable printer and I was definitely not disappointed. ... "
" ... It has the quality I can depend on for a portable printer. ... "
" ... Perfect size for me. ... "
" ... The prints are about the size of a "wallet" sized photo (if people even carry pictures in their wallets anymore . ) ... "
" ... I couldn't stop using this portable printer. ... "
" ... HP Sprocket was not messing with the word portable. ... "
For Kids
75kids, loves, christmas, loved, sprocket
+96%
-4%
" ... Granddaughter says she loves this and her camera! ... "
" ... I would love for my kids to see these sweet photos of me and their dad. ... "
" ... The wife loves it, ... "
" ... My kids love this. ... "
" ... Kids love it but adults also. ... "
" ... This was purchased as a Christmas gift for my college age daughter. ... "
" ... Wife loves it ... "
" ... My daughter love this. ... "
Color
66pictures, photos, dark, color, yellow
+62%
-38%
" ... Colors can be a bit under saturated, but I like that, as it makes the photos look more like vintage film photos. ... "
" ... Color quality was superb. ... "
" ... Good quality photos, but when comparing the printed photo with the digital one, colors are different and not the high quality as expected. ... "
" ... Pics come out to dark. ... Prints only warm colors. ... "
" ... picture color can be better ... "
" ... The pictures do come out with a slight tint but for me are barely noticeable. ... "
" ... the color is perfect and the image on the pictures is awesome! ... "
" ... Some pictures the color can come out to harsh or dark. ... "
Ease of Use
65easy, use, easy to set, app, sprocket
+97%
-3%
" ... It's super easy. ... "
" ... In all seriousness, in this world full of stressful and complicated Science for everything, Sprocket gives you simplicity and quality. ... "
" ... Easy to use and fun too! ... "
" ... easy set up and easy directions. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... Easy to use, good size and quality. ... "
" ... Small easy to carry and best of all its software! ... "
" ... Great product and easy to use ... "
As Gift
62christmas, daughter, loved, sprocket, kids
+97%
-3%
" ... This was a Mother’s Day gift for my (65+) mom. ... "
" ... Granddaughter says she loves this and her camera! ... "
" ... She said it was the best gift ever. ... "
" ... Great for parties or other events where you can give people a nice take home gift of a Photo. ... "
" ... It is the perfect gift for wives and daughters . ... "
" ... A gift for someone else. ... "
" ... Love this gift! ... "
" ... This was purchased as a Christmas gift for my college age daughter. ... "
Marketplace
62picture, photos, come, color, photo
+81%
-19%
" ... Prompt shipping too. ... "
" ... This photo printer looks exactly like its pictures. ... "
" ... The photos came out great. ... "
" ... Like, it's pretty in the picture but it's way more sophisticated in person. ... "
" ... While your picture will never be exactly true to hue, it definitely helps. ... "
" ... The picture on the right is from the Polaroid zip in the picture on the left is from the sprocket. ... "
" ... picture color can be better ... "
" ... Highly recommended seller. ... "
Device Compatibility
51bluetooth, app, printer, connect, connected
+71%
-29%
" ... Printing through bluetooth is the bomb. ... "
" ... With this printer and its partner free app, I get to print photos with emojis. ... "
" ... Just connect via bluetooth and you're good to print. ... "
" ... attached through bluetooth, select your photo(s), edit if necessary, and print. ... Everyone in our household who has the app can print. ... "
" ... Love printing from my phone. ... "
" ... It's great to take around on trips, just have to be patient and keep switching the bluetooth button on and off to connect it. ... "
" ... You can print directly from your app! ... "
" ... This is such a wonderful device! ... "
Product As Described
49picture, photos, come, color, photo
+82%
-18%
" ... This photo printer looks exactly like its pictures. ... "
" ... The photos came out great. ... "
" ... Like, it's pretty in the picture but it's way more sophisticated in person. ... "
" ... While your picture will never be exactly true to hue, it definitely helps. ... "
" ... The picture on the right is from the Polaroid zip in the picture on the left is from the sprocket. ... "
" ... picture color can be better ... "
" ... Photo quality was as expected. ... "
" ... The picture printed as I expected it to. ... "
Apps
41editing, print, fun, photo, sprocket
+85%
-15%
" ... With this printer and its partner free app, I get to print photos with emojis. ... "
" ... We already abused the app's stickers and filters. ... "
" ... The app seems easy to use, and I tend to edit my pictures before I print them, which the app has the capability to do. ... "
" ... The app adds up fun and quality to the whole experience. ... "
" ... The HP sprocket app was superb ... "
" ... The best part is the companion app. ... "
" ... The editing function in the app allows you to enter text, frames and more. ... The app has an editing function which allows you to compensate for this. ... "
" ... The app is easy to use and has fun options to edit with. ... "
For Fun
35much, fun to use, printer, lots of fun, little gadget
+100%
" ... Easy to use and fun too! ... "
" ... If spending $129 on a fun toy does not bother you than go for it. ... "
" ... So much fun! ... "
" ... Fun mini printer to use for projects. ... "
" ... having my own personal printer is FUN!! ... "
" ... great product for the price, lots of fun. ... "
" ... It's so much fun to use. ... "
" ... I don't think this will be for everybody but I do think it's quite cute and quite a good novelty and I'm really glad to have another option or a portable auction great for parties or perhaps make something up on the spot . ... "
Product Reliability
34sprocket, turned, stopped working, fail, ago
+26%
-74%
" ... Stopped working had to return this gift ... "
" ... My 11 year old opened the pkg and viewer that pops up was broken. ... "
" ... My 2-in-1 sprocket stopped working after less thank two months. ... "
" ... It's not working at all, and a file downloads with an issue of websphere. ... "
" ... Second one had similar problems. ... "
" ... After that, the quality has gone consistently downhill. ... "
" ... Not working like I thought it would. ... "
" ... Right out of the box, it did not work. ... "
Paper Tray
31photo, hp, zink, sheet, polaroid
+81%
-19%
" ... I'm grateful that this package has a couple of HP Zink photo paper included. ... "
" ... So that means I have to find someone to stay with the printer to keep adding photo paper. ... "
" ... Now to keep up with the paper refills ha ha. ... "
" ... After reading that the Polaroid ZINK paper works better provided it is used with the HP blue card, I tried that, but all of the photos had a very pink cast to them. ... "
" ... It would be great if it could be used with another type of paper without a sticker too ... "
" ... Idk if it's because I bought Poloroid zink paper on accident, but once I buy more HP paper, I'll update my review. ... "
" ... The photo paper allows you to peel of the back so you can stick in or on whatever surface you please. ... "
" ... Simple to use, ships anywhere in the U.S. and uses 2"×3" stick (or not) photo paper. ... "
Design
29look, rose gold, cute, finish, blue
+76%
-24%
" ... its super cute. ... "
" ... maybe good for Logos? ... "
" ... It is lightweight, I love the touches of rose gold and it is easily portable. ... "
" ... I also love the aesthetic design of the camera option of the 2-in-1 sprocket. ... "
" ... The device has a beautiful design and is easy to hold and use. ... I love the white and rose gold finish! ... It has what looks like a fabric finish and rose gold accents. ... "
" ... It is small enough to fit in any bag, lightweight and I *LOVE* the white and rose gold color-way. ... I am a sucker for rose gold. ... "
" ... I love the size and how it looks. ... "
" ... Plus the color looks even better in real life! ... "
Price
25worth, waste of money, price, worth the price, waste your money
+40%
-60%
" ... Avoid this item, waste of money! ... "
" ... waste of money. ... "
" ... Very disappointing for the price ... "
" ... Such a waste of money. ... "
" ... I never leave negative feedback, but I guess since I am so disappointed in this, I don’t want you to waste your money and be disappointed, as well. ... "
" ... This was a total waist of time and money ... "
" ... DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS PRODUCT! ... "
" ... What a waste of time and effort. ... "
Software Platform
23print, update, download, printer, hp sprocket app
+70%
-30%
" ... With this printer and its partner free app, I get to print photos with emojis. ... "
" ... The app seems easy to use, and I tend to edit my pictures before I print them, which the app has the capability to do. ... "
" ... The HP sprocket app was superb ... "
" ... The best part is the companion app. ... "
" ... I love that you can download an App and print instantly! ... "
" ... The HP software app is simple to use ... "
" ... Fairly easy to print from the apps. ... "
" ... You can print directly from your app! ... "
Returns
21back, returning, refund, returned, wish
+5%
-95%
" ... I'm not impressed and returning for refund. ... "
" ... Returned unused because friend said it wasn’t what we wanted ... "
" ... Also I purchased some accessories not worth the effort to return. ... "
" ... I have both but at this point I just won't use my sprocket so I will be returning it and just continuing to use my zip. ... "
" ... Sent it back right away. ... "
" ... I wish i could return it and get me money back . ... "
" ... I am returning this due to the fact that it is way too frustrating. ... "
" ... Can't return it and has no use. ... "
For Travel
20trip, traveling, journal, vacations, family
+100%
" ... Great buy even for travel notebooks. ... "
" ... Using it to make scrapbooks of our family vacations. ... "
" ... I use it for my travel journaling to document my trips. ... "
" ... This product is great for hobonichi and taking on vacations. ... "
" ... I was very excited to use this printer for an extended trip abroad. ... "
" ... Brought this on a ski trip and we all had fun printing pics out in the hotel! ... "
" ... The quality isn’t HIGH quality but I’m ok with that because I mostly wanted this as an easy accessory to use while traveling to print a photo or two for my travel journal. ... "
" ... Very pleased with our Sprocket 2-in-1, it will get tons of use on our travels for our travel journals. ... "
Cartriges
19paper, printer, hp, requires, zink
+95%
-5%
" ... Now to keep up with the paper refills ha ha. ... "
" ... I love this printer and love the fact that I don't have to waste money on ink! ... "
" ... The ink is built right in too! ... "
" ... Useful little tool and I REALLY Love that I don't have to pack extra ink to make it work. ... "
" ... I love that there is no ink to buy, so convenient just pop in the paper and print! ... "
" ... I researched and looked at many portable printers for several months, before deciding on the HP sprocket. ... "
" ... The photo paper is made of Zink so there’s no need for an ink cartridge, which I must say blew me away. ... "
" ... I love my new HP Sprocket. ... "
Setup
17set, easy, setup, easy to set, box
+82%
-18%
" ... easy set up and easy directions. ... "
" ... The Sprocket 2-in-1 was very easy to set up out of the box. ... "
" ... Set up was a breeze! ... Fortunately, once you download the HP Sprocket app, all instructions are included. ... "
" ... I'm sure she's a genius and will rule the world one day, but I also think this is probably an easy set up. ... "
" ... It only took minutes to set up the Bluetooth with the set up wizard. ... "
" ... She was able to setup and start all in her own. ... "
" ... It's very easy to use & set up. ... "
" ... Very easy to set up. ... "
Delivery
16arrived, box, two, shipping, promised
+94%
-6%
" ... Prompt shipping too. ... "
" ... Good product, came in very well packed and was charged when delivered. ... "
" ... Just arrived and so far, so good! ... "
" ... Fast delivery and product as described ... "
" ... The Sprocket 2-in-1 was very easy to set up out of the box. ... "
" ... The packaging was appealing and fairly simple to open. ... "
" ... I went into this expecting exactly what I received. ... "
" ... Item received in good condition, like it very much ... "
Bluetooth
16printer, connect, print, app, via bluetooth
+75%
-25%
" ... Printing through bluetooth is the bomb. ... "
" ... Just connect via bluetooth and you're good to print. ... "
" ... attached through bluetooth, select your photo(s), edit if necessary, and print. ... "
" ... It's great to take around on trips, just have to be patient and keep switching the bluetooth button on and off to connect it. ... "
" ... Pairing the Sprocket 2-in-1 to my iPhone via the HP Sprocket app was as easy as 1-2-3. ... "
" ... Bluetooth enabled, pretty good app and a fair price for what it is. ... "
" ... Connects to iPhone 7 through bluetooth. ... "
" ... It's great little instant Bluetooth printer! ... "
Fit
12pocket, paper, holding, hand, sheets
+83%
-17%
" ... The prints I hung in my office have curled a little because it's humid in there, however, the ones in my apartment are holding up fine, but that's more a fault of the paper than the printer itself. ... "
" ... It even fits in my pocket. ... "
" ... Fits in my hand and i can through it in my purse when i am on the go ... "
" ... I have a hard case that carries the sprocket, paper and charging cord and all of it fits perfectly into the side pocket of my backpack. ... "
" ... It fits right in the palm of your hand. ... "
" ... It fit easily in my back pocket. ... "
" ... Fits in your pocket👍 ... "
" ... Holding more than 10 sheets of paper at one time would be a nice bonus as well (can be corrected by purchasing an aftermarket case with plenty of pocket space to hold extra paper at around 10$ average) Also worth mentioning that the HP case choices are not very desirable compared to aftermarket ones. ... "
Overall performance
11works, well, sprocket, fast, easy
+100%
" ... Works quite well ... "
" ... The Sprocket in my eyes does the job, it does as it’s promised. ... "
" ... It's so cute and works so smoothly!! ... "
" ... Sprocket is also perfect for my job. ... "
" ... It's easy to load and seems to work consistently. ... "
" ... It is small and handy, and works fairly fast. ... "
" ... So just give it time to do the job. ... "
" ... This is one slick little rig. ... "
Build Quality
11white and rose, thin, plastic, paper, loose
+73%
-27%
" ... It won't be until a couple of years before they can appreciate them but the prints seem durable so my hopes are definitely up. ... "
" ... The product comes with a charging cord that looks extremely durable, almost like it’s encased in a knot, as well as a wrist handle, and a 10 pack of zink photo paper. ... "
" ... It is simple to use and very sturdy. ... "
" ... I love the white and rose gold finish! ... It has what looks like a fabric finish and rose gold accents. ... The Sprocket is roughly the size of a smartphone, though slightly thicker. ... "
" ... It is small enough to fit in any bag, lightweight and I *LOVE* the white and rose gold color-way. ... I am a sucker for rose gold. ... "
" ... Decent quality case by Canboc 9$ ... "
" ... The sticker part is really good though, picture feels smooth against my sketch book and doesn't come loose. ... It's very portable and there are two cases for it right now for your basic needs of protection. ... "
Charging
11paper, charging cord, charges, print, charging
+64%
-36%
" ... If I ever needed more, all I had to do was to charge it again and I should be back on track. ... "
" ... Don’t forget your cords to recharge. ... "
" ... I have a hard case that carries the sprocket, paper and charging cord and all of it fits perfectly into the side pocket of my backpack. ... "
" ... Then, give it a charge. ... Red light means it’s charging. ... When the light is green, it’s charged. ... I also purchased a little hard case to carry it in- and store my papers and charging cord, glad I decided to buy that too. ... "
" ... The product comes with a charging cord that looks extremely durable, almost like it’s encased in a knot, as well as a wrist handle, and a 10 pack of zink photo paper. ... All we had to do was connect the wristband, charge it up, and play! ... "
" ... The printer device is smaller than my phone, and charges quickly via the cord that comes with it. ... "
" ... The charge lasts about as long as it takes to print 10 photos (or a pack of zink paper), but it charges fast and holds a charge well in between single prints on different days. ... "
Speed
10prints, printing, printer, takes, sprocket
+60%
-40%
" ... We were using the sprocket 2-in-1 printer within minutes. ... "
" ... And waiting to print . ... "
" ... The Sprocket 2-in-1 prints VERY quickly! ... "
" ... The printer itself is small and prints in seconds. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 2 meters
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
Recommendations
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