HP Sprocket 2x3 review
My verdictThe sticker printer. Peel-and-stick prints suit planners, journals and phone cases better than any 4x6 machine.
Best forScrapbookers, planners and gift makers
Skip it ifAnyone who wants frame-size prints or archival color
- Owner rating
- 4.5 from 25,637
- Price tier
- $ Oct 30, 2026
- Biggest print
- 2 x 3 in
- Running cost
- Zink paper, price not in my data
By Marius. Listing data pulled Oct 30, 2026. Page built Nov 1, 2026. How I rank printers.
HP Sprocket 2x3 in detail
Zink, in plain terms
Zink paper has the color in it, so there’s no ink or ribbon to replace. The paper is sticky-backed, which is why this printer ends up in so many journals. HP’s app adds filters, frames and stickers.
A big sample
The listing shows 4.5 from about 25,637 ratings, shared by two color options. It’s one of the most-reviewed photo gadgets in the whole data set.
Two listings, one printer
The 2 x 3 Sprocket shows up in two colors with the same rating, 4.5 from about 25,637 ratings. The color doesn’t change the printer.
Choosing among Zink printers
The Kodak Step is cheaper, the Canon IVY 2 scores higher, and the HP has the biggest sample. See the head-to-head pages.
The catches
- 2 x 3 only.
- Prints are less detailed than dye-sub.
Sprocket 2x3 specs
| Maximum print | 2 x 3 in |
|---|---|
| Ink system | Zink zero-ink paper |
| Cartridges or tanks | Zink sticky-back paper |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth |
| Scan and copy | No |
| Screen | None (app-controlled) |
| Weight | about 6 oz |
| Good to know | Peel-and-stick 2 x 3 prints |
| Running cost | Zink paper, price not in my data (planning figure) |
What it costs to run, worked out
Zink paper carries the color, so there is no ink to buy. I don't have a Zink paper price in my data, so I can't give a per-print figure. Divide the pack price by the sheet count when you shop and compare that with the dye-sub and film numbers on this site.
What owners say
Amazon shows 4.5 out of 5 from 25,637 ratings on the listing I feature, which is a large sample. Data pulled Oct 30, 2026. A star average says owners are happy, not why; sort the listing by recent and critical reviews before you buy.
Sprocket 2x3 alternatives
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popotop self-adhesive scrapbook album
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RECUTMS 4x6 photo album, 600 pockets
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potricher 4x6 linen photo album, 600 pockets
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Amazon Basics 4x6 photo album, 600 pockets
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popotop 4x6 photo album, 300 pockets
4.6 (2,818)View on AmazonQuestions people ask
Does it use ink?
No. It prints on Zink paper that already contains the color.
Is the HP Sprocket 2x3 the same as the Sprocket Studio Plus?
No. This is the 2 x 3 Zink pocket printer; the Studio Plus is a 4 x 6 dye-sub.
Does it need ink?
No, it uses Zink paper.