A HP Sprocket was provided to facilitate this review; however, all opinions are my own.

Want to print that picture you just snapped with your smartphone to share? Now you can! HP released a fantastic little portable smartphone printer! The HP Sprocket portable photo printer produces 2″ x 3″ color photos on sticky-backed paper so you can leave your mark almost anywhere and it’s compatible with both iOS and Android.

Using Bluetooth® connectivity and a rechargeable battery, this mini printer is wire-free for the ultimate in convenience! It fits into your bag, pocket, or glovebox and your photo prints are ready instantly – no waiting for it to develop hoping you got the shot. Setting up the printer is easy and only takes a few minutes.

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The charging cable - the rechargeable battery makes it completely portable! HP Sprocket Portable Printer: Snap It! Print It! Share It! For Instant Fun! #HPSprocket #ad

Mini printer & paper - ready to go! HP Sprocket Portable Printer: Snap It! Print It! Share It! For Instant Fun! #HPSprocket #ad

This special paper has the color embedded into it - no ink neded HP Sprocket Portable Printer: Snap It! Print It! Share It! For Instant Fun! #HPSprocket #ad

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The HP Sprocket uses HP ZINK® sticky-backed photo paper for the brightest colors and crispest lines. While the price of the paper may seem steep at first glance, it’s because the color is embedded into the paper, so no ink is required – how cool is that! Just peel off the paper backing to create an instant sticker or treat it like a regular photo and use photo corners, place it in your wallet, or frame it!

Get Creative with the HP Sprocket App

The free HP Sprocket App allows you the ultimate in creativity! Choose a photo from your phone’s gallery, or one of your social media accounts like Instagram or Facebook. You an even pull one from Flickr then open it with the App and add some cute emojis, fun borders, and more. Then add text if you like to make the prints uniquely yours. Don’t find a photo that’s perfect? The App will even let you take a new one and edit it.

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Ready to print a photo of herself - Ame is loving this little printer. HP Sprocket Portable Printer: Snap It! Print It! Share It! For Instant Fun! #HPSprocket #ad

The easy app makes printing fun

Mom & Ame adding hearts to their photo - HP Sprocket Portable Printer: Snap It! Print It! Share It! For Instant Fun! #HPSprocket #ad

The original photo embellished with hearts - HP Sprocket Portable Printer: Snap It! Print It! Share It! For Instant Fun! #HPSprocket #ad

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But why would you want an HP Sprocket?

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But why would you want an HP Sprocket? Well, it’s fun, and it’s instant and allows hand-to-hand sharing for those friends and relatives who don’t have smartphones or ones who want a real photo. It’ll be heading to great-grandma’s house on Christmas. This is Ame’s first Christmas and the first time this side of the family will meet her. She’ll be able to take a photo with each new great-aunt, great-uncle, and a plethora of second cousins. It’ll be a perfect way to capture the moment and give her a book of all of her new relatives to take with her and a photo of her for them!

Capturing the special moments and creating fun memories is what the HP Sprocket does best! What special event would you capture with this portable printer?

You’ll find this portable printer and print paper at the following retailers: