Transform your digital memories into large, high-quality physical prints with the HP Sprocket 3.5 x 4.25″ ZINK Photo Paper. Specifically designed for HP’s larger-format instant printers, this paper offers a significant step up in size compared to standard 2×3″ prints, providing more room for detail, group shots, and breathtaking landscapes.

Powered by ZINK® (Zero Ink) technology, this paper eliminates the need for messy ink cartridges or expensive ribbons. The color is embedded directly within the paper itself; when it passes through your printer, heat activates the crystals to produce brilliant, laboratory-quality glossy photos instantly.

Every sheet comes with a strong adhesive backing, turning your favorite moments into durable stickers. Whether you are decorating your laptop, personalizing a gift, or building a professional-grade scrapbook, these prints are built to last. The advanced coating ensures your photos are smudge-proof, water-resistant, and tear-resistant, making them tough enough to handle and share immediately.

Key Features

• Expanded 3.5 x 4.25″ Canvas: Larger format allows for better detail and larger subjects compared to traditional mini instant prints.
• ZINK® Zero Ink Technology: High-tech printing that requires no ink, toner, or cartridges—just the paper and your printer.
• Peel-and-Stick Backing: Effortlessly transform your photos into large stickers for walls, notebooks, or tech gear.
• Smudge-Proof & Water-Resistant: A protective overcoat ensures your prints stand up to moisture and heavy handling.
• Vivid Color Reproduction: Specifically optimized for HP Sprocket hardware to deliver deep contrast and bright, punchy colors.
• Instant Dry Surface: Photos come out of the printer ready to be touched, swapped, and stuck.
• Sustainable Printing: ZINK technology is an eco-friendly alternative to traditional chemical film processing.

What’s In The Box

• HP ZINK® 3.5 x 4.25″ Sticky-Backed Photo Paper Sheets
• 1 x Blue Smartsheet® (For printer calibration and print-head maintenance)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Which printers are compatible with this 3.5 x 4.25″ size? A: This paper is designed exclusively for HP Sprocket printers that support the 3.5 x 4.25″ format, such as the HP Sprocket Studio or HP Sprocket Studio Plus. It will not fit in the standard 2×3″ or 2.3×3.4″ Sprocket models.

Q: Can I write on the back of the photo? A: Because the back is a peel-off adhesive liner, we recommend writing on the front (glossy side) using a permanent marker after the ink has dried, or sticking the photo down first and writing around it.

Q: How do I use the Blue Smartsheet? A: Simply load the Blue Smartsheet at the bottom of the paper stack with the barcode facing down. The printer will automatically run it through to calibrate the colors and clean the internal components.

Q: Are these photos fade-resistant? A: Yes, ZINK prints are designed to be long-lasting and fade-resistant under normal indoor viewing conditions.