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HP Sprocket Studio App - Using the HP Sprocket App

This document is for the HP sprocket app.

The HP sprocket app is the main software to use with your Sprocket. With this app, you can take and edit photos, and then send the print jobs to your Sprocket.

Step 1: Install the HP sprocket app

Here’s how to connect the Sprocket app to your printer once it is downloaded to your mobile device:

To connect the Sprocket app via Wi-Fi®:
Press and hold the power button to turn on the printer. The power LED indicator will light up when fully powered on.
Open the Sprocket app. Then, select the main menu in the top corner of the screen.
Select Manage Printers. Then, tap Add New Printer.
Select the new printer “Studio Plus” from the list. Then, agree to connect your printer via Bluetooth.
Now after you select printer, you must enter Wi-Fi® credentials to configure printer on yourWi-Fi® network.
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Your mobile device should stay connected on the same Wi-Fi® network. Printer is only compatible with 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi® network.
After entering credentials, confirm and wait for your printer to connect. The Wi-Fi® LEDindicator will blink showing that printer is connecting. The light will turn solid when printeris fully connected.
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After connection is complete, you can go to the app’s settings and see what Wi-Fi network your printer is connect to.
To connect the Sprocket app via Hotspot Mode:
Press and hold the power button to turn on the printer. The power LED indicator will light up when fully powered on.
Open the Sprocket app. Then, select the main menu in the top corner of the screen.
Select Manage Printers. Then, tap Add New Printer.
Select the new printer “Studio Plus” from the list. To connect printer via Hotspot mode, select “No Network Available” in the Connect Printer to Wi-Fi® menu.
Then, open your Wi-Fi® list in your mobile device's settings. Select your printer from the list.
Type the password for the printer. The password will be the serial number on the label of your printer.
Next, wait for your printer to connect. The Wi-Fi® LED indicator will blink showing that printer is connecting. The light will turn solid when printer is fully connected.
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After connection is complete, you can go to the app’s settings and confirm that your printer is connected in Hotspot Mode.

Step 2: Print photos

Print photos using one of several available ways.

Print a saved photo

Print a new photo

Print a frame from a video

Print in Photobooth mode

Step 3: Explore additional features

Learn about other features of the HP sprocket app.

The preview screen

The app print queue

Photo tiles

Custom stickers

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Review these frequently asked questions.

How do I navigate the home screen?

How do I edit my photos?

After you take or select a photo, use HP sprocket app features to edit your photo.

On the preview screen, tap Edit or the Edit icon to edit your photo.
Select one of the edit icons to alter your photo.
- Autofix: The app improves your photo.
- Filters: Apply digital lens filters to create black and white, sepia-toned, or vivid photos.
- Quick Action Edits: Choose from pre-assembled frames and decorations.
- Frames: Add a frame around your photo.
- Stickers: Choose a sticker from the gallery to add it to your photo, and then tap and drag the sticker to place it.
- Brush: Draw a design on your photo. Tap the icons at the bottom of the screen to change the color, thickness, or sharpness of the brush.
- Adjustments: Change the brightness, contrast, and color saturation of your photo.
- Text: Type a message to place on your photo.
- Crop/Rotate: Crop, rotate, or flip your photo.
Tap the Checkmark when you are finished.