- Does the HP Sprocket 3x4 need ink?
- No. It uses ZINK zero-ink paper, where heat activates color in the paper itself. You only replace the paper packs.
- Can it print documents or regular paper?
- No. It is a photo-only printer and takes 3x4-inch ZINK paper with a sticky back. There is no document feeder or scanner.
- How does it connect to a phone?
- Over Bluetooth using the HP Sprocket app on iOS or Android. The app handles cropping, frames and stickers before printing.
- Is it better than a Canon Selphy or Fujifilm Instax printer?
- The Sprocket is smaller and needs no ink, but Selphy dye-sub prints look sharper and last longer, and Instax gives a true instant-film look. Choose the Sprocket for sticky-backed casual prints.
- Do the prints fade?
- ZINK prints are less archival than dye-sub or lab prints. Keep them out of direct sunlight and they hold up better.
- What comes in the box?
- The printer, a starter pack of ZINK 3x4 paper, and a charging cable. Paper packs are sold separately after that.
- Where is the HP Sprocket 3 x4 Portable Printer cheapest?
- At Best Buy, for $189.99, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the HP Sprocket 3 x4 Portable Printer?
- 4 stores we checked sell it, including The Home Depot, Best Buy, Nordstrom, Lowe's.