# Smartphone-Sized Photo Printers The HP Sprocket Pocket Photo Printer Makes Sharing Photos Simple By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-09-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-photo-printer References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/hp-sprocket-is-a-pocket-sized-photo-printer-22-09-2016/) & [www8.hp](http://www8.hp.com/us/en/printers/sprocket.html) The [HP](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-sprocket-panorama) Sprocket pocket photo printer looks to enable users to bring a functional printer with them virtually wherever they go. Sized to be even smaller than a smartphone, the HP Sprocket is capable of printing individual photos that can be shared with friends and printed at get-togethers rather than just shared on social media. The HP Sprocket printer works thanks to the HP ZINK photo paper that packs magical power within each paper-thin design. The paper requires no cartridges to print, but rather have all the various colors required embedded into the paper itself. This allows the HP Sprocket pocket photo printer to operate without the need for a physical cartridge and thus making the [smartphone peripheral](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htvront-h17) inherently more portable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Portable Photo Printing:** The trend of smartphone-sized photo printers like HP Sprocket opens up opportunities for on-the-go printing and sharing of photos. - **Cartridge-free Printing:** The shift towards cartridge-free printing using embedded colors in the paper, as seen in HP Sprocket, disrupts traditional ink cartridge systems and offers convenience. - **Social Media Printing:** The rise of smartphone-sized photo printers like HP Sprocket taps into the trend of printing photos from social media platforms, enhancing the sharing experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobile Technology:** The mobile technology industry can leverage the trend of smartphone-sized photo printers to create innovative printing solutions and accessories for smartphones. - **Printing and Imaging:** The printing and imaging industry can explore opportunities in developing more compact, portable, and cartridge-free printing devices, inspired by HP Sprocket. - **Social Networking:** The social networking industry can collaborate with smartphone-sized photo printer manufacturers to integrate seamless photo printing and sharing features into their platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pocket-Sized Smartphone Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-instant-photo-printer.md) - [Elongated Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-sprocket-panorama.md) - [Portable Photobooth Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-sprocket-photobooth.md) - [Portable Selfie Printer Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selphy-qx20.md) - [Pocket-Sized Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ivy-2-mini-photo-printer.md) - [Subtle Smartphone-Friendly Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-image-box.md) - [Instant Action Camera Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-ace-pro-2-pocket-printer.md) - [Artwork-Friendly Smartphone Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-instax-mini-link-plus.md) - [Miniature Ink-Free Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canon-ivy-2.md)