HP - Sprocket Panorama

It’s funny that normal canon printers blow hp out of the water, especially the cost of ink replacement, but with these mini printers, I think the majority recommend the hp sprocket over canon ivy. As a photographer, I cannot wrap my mind around it lol I recently bought the hp sprocket *panorama* and the color quality kind of sucks, so im assuming since the paper is the same (zink), the quality is very similar if not identical.

Canon Selphy QX20 for me. I did a ton of online research beforehand, looked at sample photos, reviews, and specs and bought the HP Sprocket Panorama (bc it allows different sizes). If you’re not too picky about the color, then it’s a “good enough” printer. The Sprocket prints very blue-toned. As such, there is practically NO pink, the yellows and the greens print quite a bit darker, ultimately changing their color. The gradients are also way smoother on the Selphy, but as a photographer, I’m already a huge fan of Canon products and so far, it hasn’t disappointed!! I do wish the paper was less expensive, but I’ve printed mostly collages, stretching my dollar. In truth I think it’s perfectly priced bc of its superior quality over the sprocket/zink photos. Other than a portable printer, I print from my (canon lol) inkjet printer and my absolute favorite is using Washi sticker paper (nice and thin!) and clear adhesive labels (very crisp colors when stuck on white paper!). But that’s when I print my monthly pics/seasonal/garden photo dump. https://preview.redd.it/t374p0f52lof1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ab930d05edf1007c9ae984df41a86f38d7311684 Indoor warm light

I have 2 HP Sprockets. One is the 200 model, the other is the panorama one. I use the 200 model to print small square stickers mostly and the panorama for everything else since I can adjust the length of the print as it comes in a roll.

It’s the Hp Sprocket. I have 2 of them but picture quality is just meh.

I have a Sprocket, a sprocket panorama and a Kodak mini retro 2. In my opinion, the Kodak is better quality. I also have a little Phomemo for written pics

I used to use an HP Sprocket and it was great but then I saw the photo quality of the Kodak Retro and the colors just seemed so much more vibrant! I have made the switch to Kodak Retro! I also priced it out and the Kodak refills are about half the price of the HP Zink paper.

I used to use an HP Sprocket with Zink paper. (pros: fast printing, sticker-back paper. cons: streaks sometimes visible, color leans kinda lavender) Then, I saw a friend using the Kodak Mini Retro and I switched over. (pros: colors are clearer, images sharper. con: needs an adhesive to stick into the journal, printing is slower due to the "4 pass" process) I am using the Kodak Retro for travel journaling now because color and sharpness are important to me. I wish it had the sticker back tho! I bring a tape runner with me, but I have had them run out while I was on a trip!

I use a HP sprocket Zink printer. Very happy with it.

Polaroid zip, I’ve had mine for going on a decade. Do not get the HP Sprocket!!!!!

My sprocket didn’t work out of the box so I exchanged it, and it still didn’t work, that’s when I got the zip instead!

This was like 10 years ago but I also tried buying the sprocket and returned it twice because it wouldn’t work. It was so frustrating. I don’t remember exactly what the issue was but after exchanging it and it still not working I ended up getting a Polaroid zip instead. It’s still going strong today!

Came to say the same! I got mine over 5 years ago and it works great still.

It definitely depends what's more important to you, portability/convenience or photo quality. The really small printers use zink and the photos are not that high quality and the colors are slightly off. I use the HP Sprocket for my reading journal to print book covers and it works great for that. But if you want better photo/color quality, the 4x6 photo printers will always be better.

I got one last year. It's the HP Sprocket. It prints in color on sticker paper and has an app that lets you print collages so you can get 2-4 photos per sheet. Works really well for my reading journal and printing book covers.

I have the HP Sprocket and couldn’t be happier. There’s a few different versions, mine is the one that prints 2x3inch pictures which is perfect for the smaller hobos that I use to get and works great for the larger one I get now. I originally went with it because it was pretty cheap and one of the paper options comes with a sticky backing on it so it’s super quick and easy to use. The app is wonderful and quick. It not requiring ink is also of course a huge bonus. I didn’t look into other brands much so I can’t say this one is the best but it’s never steered me wrong. And I like knowing that if I choose to upgrade to a better model or get a second one with bigger picture paper I already know how to use the app and whatnot. Plus since HP is ubiquitous in the US, I can buy paper packs basically anywhere for it if I run out, and the paper is pretty reasonably priced. On brand paper is not the cheapest but it’s not terribly expensive, and there’s lots of off brand paper that’s way cheaper and works/looks just as good.

I also use an HP Sprocket, but I’ve seen lots of people mention the Canon Ivy.