HP Sprocket is a portable, pocket-sized printer that produces 2x3 inch sticky-backed photos.
HP Sprocket was launched in 2016.
It was initially called the HP Sprocket Portable Photo Printer.
In 2018, HP Sprocket Plus was launched, which produces 30% larger photos than the original Sprocket.
In 2019, HP Sprocket Select was launched, which has added features like augmented reality.
As of 2021, HP Sprocket has sold over a million units worldwide.
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Portable, pocket-sized printer that produces 2x3 inch sticky-backed photos
Produces 30% larger photos than the original HP Sprocket.
Has added features like augmented reality and customized LED light colors on the app.
HP Sprocket works by connecting wirelessly to your phone or tablet through Bluetooth. You then select the photo you want to print from your camera roll or social media account and hit print. The photo comes out of the Sprocket as a 2x3 inch sticky-backed print.
HP Sprocket uses ZINK (zero ink) technology, which means the printer does not require ink cartridges. Instead, the paper itself has dye crystals embedded in it that activate when heated, producing the colors needed for the photo.
Yes, you can print photos directly from social media accounts like Facebook and Instagram using the HP Sprocket app. You can also add fun filters and borders to your photos before printing them.
It takes about 40 seconds for HP Sprocket to print a photo.
HP Sprocket can print around 35 photos on a single charge.