HP Sprocket Portable Photo Printer, Print Social Media Photos on 2x3" Sticky-Backed Paper - Red (Z3Z93A)

I researched and looked at many portable printers for several months, before deciding on the HP sprocket. I wasn’t sure whether I should go with the sprocket or the plus but chose the original. I know that reviews can be biased, as bad reviews can result when someone has an issue with software update, installing paper the correct way, etc. I tried not to let the “it didn’t work” reviews dissuade me from my purchase and I’m glad I didn’t. If you go to the App Store, you will see many complaints about app and printer not working - apparently there was an app issue months ago that involved an update and a reset of phone and printer- very simple fix that hp addressed.I had viewed several YouTube videos so that when my sprocket arrived I was pretty familiar with what would be in the box and what I needed to do. So simple- remove cover of printer, put the pack of 10 sheets of paper in with the blue card at the bottom facing down (this calibrates the printer). Then, on your phone, install the app. From there, the app will ask you which device you have. Select it and it will walk you through each step, such as your photo roll and accessing your social media accounts if you’d like to (so make sure you know your usernames for Instagram and Facebook, etc) Make sure on you’re phone your blue tooth is turned on. I have an iPhone X and cannot tell you how seamless this was. It will tell you when printer and phone are paired. Done! I couldn’t believe how easy it is and - for the record- I am not the most tech savvy grape in the bunch, ha ha. If I could do it, anyone reading my review will be able to do it! Then, give it a charge. You will see a red light. Red light means it’s charging. When the light is green, it’s charged. You’re good to go! If a software/ firmware update is needed the printer needs to be charged 50%. The printer needs to be charged a bit before printing out a picture so keep that in mind as well. I am over the moon with this, I’m so happy I bought it! 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. Something to consider if you’re going to purchase this. If in the fence, I say go for it. The picture printed as I expected it to. Clear. Glossy. Perfect to capture a memory of an event or get together or to tuck into an agenda, wallet, card or journal! Love, love, love this!!! Hope this helps someone!

I must say, I'm not one to usually go out on an impulse to buy a gadget but when someone showed me this little thing, I jumped on it and boy was my instinct correct. I love love LOVE this little printer! I've already used it a lot. We're about to move away from our current place of residence, so one of the really great uses of this one has been printing memories for friends at farewell parties. It's an instant photo booth!First of all, super easy to use! Charge it, download the Sprocket app, pair with your phone and voila. I'm using it with a Samsung Galaxy S5 and it's a great pairing. The pictures come out with surprisingly good quality, this does not use any ink so the only expense here is to replenish the paper, but I have found that this will not break the bank at all. I love that they are stickers, I've been using it to create a memory book for my daughter with photos of all her friends and teachers in it so that she can thumb through and wander down memory lane whenever she wants to.I also love how compact it is, it fits in my purse so I can easily bring it with me anywhere I want to go. I did not buy the pouch for it, but I'm considering it so that it is a little bit more protected.I think the Sprocket app can probably use a little work as far as they could add more editing options and coloring options for the stickers etc, but I'm still having fun with the current app, using it to frame photos, add stickers and text before printing. I figure this app can only get better with time and it's already a good tool.Anyway ... so far I have nothing negative to say about this one, I just love it, best impulse buy ever!

I received a Sprocket to try out and share with my family. I'd happily pay full price for this fun, easy to use mini printer.HP Sprocket Portable Photo Printer, print social media photos on 2x3 sticky-backed paper - white (X7N07A)***** We LOVE this little printer! *****It's super easy to set up, my kids were able to connect via Bluetooth to both of their phones very easily. Using the app is simple and there are a ton of great editing features built right into the app. You can crop, add stickers and text and also edit the color of your photo before printing. I really love that the Sprocket is so small. It's easy to pack in my purse.. it's not much bigger than my iphone 6s. The best part... it NEVER needs new ink! The Zink technology built into the Sprocket it pretty cool.. you just need the special Zink photo paper.We took the Sprocket on a family vacation and shared photos with some of the people we met along the way. It's really fun to be able to just print where ever you are, right from your phone. I was able to share a photo with a little boy at a local school I visited while in Jamaica... such a special opportunity!So easy and convenient1. it's easy to set up with the iphone2. adding paper is just a matter of taking off the lid (super simple) and placing in a new pack of paper3. printing a photo is as simple as clicking on the print button in the app4. you can print photos from your phone, instagram account, facebook or a live photo5. the sprocket will literally fit in your pocket6. its quietdoesn't require any kind of special attachments and can be used by multiple devices at the same timeIf I could give it 6 stars, I would. We LOVE it!