SeekerHP OfficeJet 3830 All-in-One Printer
The low-price, entry-level HP OfficeJet 3830 prints well and at reasonable running costs—when you sign up for HP's Instant Ink subscription program—but you give up some features and functionality for the savings.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Main functions of this HP color inkjet photo printer: copy, scan, fax, wireless printing, two-sided duplex printing and scanning, color touchscreen, automatic document feeder, Instant Ink ready so you'll never run out of ink, and more
- The power of your printer in the palm of your hand: The HP Smart app allows you to easily set up your printer, scan from your smartphone, order toner, and print from the cloud—such as iCloud, Dropbox and Google Drive
- Ink delivered to your home: Get your first 2 months free when you enroll in HP Instant Ink (optional) during printer set up; plans starting at 0.99 dollar per month after the trial period, shipping and recycling included
- Print laser-quality documents and lab-quality photos from your smartphone or tablet
- Designed to fit your life: Save your space with a compact all-in-1 designed to fit on your desk, on a shelf, or anywhere you need it
PROS
+ Very low price.
+ Light and compact.
+ Impressive print quality.
+ Low running costs with Instant Ink.
+ Good-looking photos on HP photo paper.
+ 35-sheet automatic document feeder (ADF).
+ Touch screen is an unexpected amenity.
CONS
- Running costs are exorbitant without Instant Ink.
- No auto-duplexing.
- Two-cartridge ink setup is potentially wasteful.
- Lacks flash memory support and Ethernet.
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By PCMag on April 26, 2018
The low-price, entry-level HP OfficeJet 3830 prints well and at reasonable running costs—when you sign up for HP's Instant Ink subscription program—but you give up some features and functionality for the savings.
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