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HP Sprocket 3 x4 Portable Printer

HP Sprocket 3 x4 Portable Printer

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$189.99at Best BuyChecked Nov 9

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $189.99 at Best Buy on Nov 9.
  • Checked at 4 stores.

Our take on the HP Sprocket 3 x4 Portable Printer

The HP Sprocket 3x4 is a battery-powered photo printer that pairs with a phone over Bluetooth and prints 3x4-inch sticky-backed photos using ZINK zero-ink paper. It is built for scrapbooks, dorm walls and party favors rather than documents, and it skips a screen, a scanner and a document feeder entirely. Against Canon's Selphy and Fujifilm's Instax printers it is smaller and cheaper to run than dye-sub or instant film, but its prints are softer and less archival. Owners like the peel-and-stick backs and the quick phone setup; reviewers warn that ZINK prints fade and that the app is required for every job.

Best forPhone-first users printing quick snapshotsScrapbooks, journals and dorm decorParties and events with instant photo favorsTravelers who want prints without ink cartridges
Pros
  • Prints 3x4-inch photos with a peel-off sticky back
  • No ink cartridges: ZINK paper does the work
  • Small and battery-powered, so it travels easily
  • Bluetooth pairing with the HP Sprocket app is quick
  • Supports simple edits, frames and stickers before printing
Cons
  • Prints are softer and less color-accurate than dye-sub rivals
  • ZINK photos can fade over years, especially in sunlight
  • No screen, no scanner and no document printing
  • Every print needs the phone app
  • Paper is proprietary and only fits ZINK 3x4 packs

HP Sprocket 3 x4 Portable Printer prices at every store

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    $189.99Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • NordstromNew

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HP Sprocket 3 x4 Portable Printer price history

Lowest price we've seen: $189.99 on Nov 9 at The Home Depot. Tracked across 4 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

Owners treat the Sprocket 3x4 as a fun instant-print toy rather than a photo printer. They praise the sticky backs, the pocketable size and the easy app, and many accept the softer image quality as part of the format. Complaints center on fading prints, app glitches and the cost of paper.

What people mention
  • Print qualityMixedOwners say photos are acceptable for casual snapshots but softer and less vivid than dye-sub or lab prints.
  • Sticky backsPraisedThe peel-off adhesive backing is the feature buyers mention most, useful for scrapbooks and walls.
  • FadingCriticisedSeveral owners report ZINK prints losing color over months, especially when displayed in daylight.
  • AppMixedThe HP Sprocket app is easy for basic edits but some users hit slow loading and dropped Bluetooth links.
  • PortabilityPraisedReviewers like the small, battery-powered body that fits in a bag for trips and events.
  • Paper costCriticisedBuyers note that ZINK paper is proprietary and gets used up fast with heavy printing.

Specifications

Duplex Printing
NoSource
Touchscreen
NoSource
Color Printer
YesSource
Color on Printer
WhiteSource
Connectivity

Questions and answers

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.

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Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
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