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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 8194 reviews

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91%would recommend to a friend

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Customers consistently note the ease of use, excellent print quality, and convenient wireless functionality of the OfficeJet 3830 printer. Many also appreciate its affordable price and compact size, making it suitable for various workspaces. Positive feedback also highlights the ease of setup and the added benefit of faxing capabilities. The printer's quiet operation and reliable performance are also frequently praised.

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  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Annoying

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have to connect this thing to the internet every single time I want to use it. Does not stay connected to either my machines or the internet. Makes this product extremely annoying to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    I'm having issues with this printer already.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Scan feature has given me many issues. Used HP scan doctor and it doesn't help at all. Fax option is unavailable because phone cable was not included in my box even though it was stated while ordering

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from HP Team
      Posted .

      Hi there.

      I’m sorry to hear that your printer’s scan function is working like it should. I can understand why that would be quite frustrating, especially considering you used the HP Print and Scan Doctor with no resolution, so I’ll offer some resources and information that I hope will help.

      I can’t tell from your review what scanner issues you face or why the Print and Scan Doctor did not help, so I recommend that you contact us directly at +1 800-474-6836 so we can guide you through the proper troubleshooting. (Please note that because of restrictions on personal movement and workplace attendance associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, wait times for agents are longer than normal. Thanks in advance for your understanding.) To expedite the process, I recommend gathering the following information before the call:

      - Model number
      - Serial number
      - Your location
      - Case number (from any previous contact with HP support)

      I'll also mention that HP printers have a one-year warranty from their purchase date that covers hardware as well as ink supplies, so if it comes to that, you might consider making use of it. You can verify the warranty using the following link: support.hp.com/us-en/checkwarranty

      Keith
      HP Care
      hp.com/support HP

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not so good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This printer kept jamming right after I purchased it. It finally jammed and there was no paper to remove, it just would not work. The print quality was poor, when it did work. I gave up and gave it to someone who likes to fix things.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from HP Team
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      Hi Eileen,

      I am sorry that you had so much trouble. There are some online instructions that might help the fix-it person though.

      Here are online documents that might help:
      - Clearing paper jams, both real and false - support.hp.com/document/c04678145
      - Improving print quality - support.hp.com/document/c04648194

      If those don't help, or for any other concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us: hp.com/contactHP

      Mary
      HP Care
      hp.com/support HP

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor Scan Quality, Unreliable, NO 2-SIDED PRINTING

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was a waste of money. If I were not in Quarantine, I would return this item. I purchased this to print off my outlines for law school - I would rather return is, for the following reasons: The scanner leaves smudged on the final electric version of the scanned document. There is no 2 sided printing option, although the description and advertisement indicated it was. The internet connection is unreliable and spotty. I had to purchase a separate hardwire cord because the wireless option was not consistent and only worked for me once. Do not waste your money.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from HP Team
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      Hi, Kathy.

      I’m sorry to hear that your printer has not performed like it should. I can understand how scanner issues, the lack of two-sided printing and connectivity issues would add up to a big frustration. With that in mind, I’ll give you some resources and information I hope will help.

      First, if you haven’t already, I suggest you follow the steps in this guide to improving scan quality, including poor resolution, vertical lines, incorrect colors or color bands in the computer file or printed version of scans:
      - support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05343887

      Regarding the duplex issue, I reached out to a person who oversees this product line, and he said a manual duplex feature exists in an updated driver. You can find that along with other software for your printer here:
      - support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-officejet-3830-all-in-one-printer-series/7172321

      For help with connectivity or any other questions you might have, I recommend that you reach out to us so we can work through any necessary troubleshooting with you. We’re always here to help, so you can get in touch via your preferred method at this link: hp.com/contactHP

      Keith
      HP Care
      hp.com/support HP

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Did not exceed expectation

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Maybe I bought a lemon... I’m am mostly using this product through wireless and it does not do a good job at finding my devices. It keeps getting kicked off of my network. And it is not my internet service. I checked.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Wireless

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    THIS WAS THE MOST TERRIBLE PRINTER I HAVE EVER

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    OWNED. I RETURNED IT FOR A REFUND AND BOUGHT A CANON FROM BEST BUY WHICH I LOVE. I WOULD RECCOMMEND THE CANON BUT NOT THE. THE BAD PRINTER WAS AN HP OF WHICH I HAVE HAD SEVERAL GOOD ONES.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Paper ALWAYS Jams, now issue with cartridges

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This printer has been a pain since the beginning. The paper always jams, you have to be there to feed the paper to get it to print. Now I keep getting a cartridge error and it won't print. I have removed, I have cleaned and it still doesn't work.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    HP Office Jet is a bit above what I had

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This inkjet printer is not a simple as my last one. I have had problems with it and have had to call geek squad at least three times to get it to work. But it is now working.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from HP Team
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      Hi there.

      I’m sorry to hear that your printer has been difficult to get working properly. I can easily see why that would be a frustrating start to owning a new printer, so I’ll offer some resources I hope will help.

      First, to learn more about your printer and all its features, or for help solving problems, you can access a setup tutorial, user manuals, how-to documents, software updates and troubleshooting guides here:
      - support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-officejet-3830-all-in-one-printer-series/7172321

      You can also visit a page on our support site that has diagnostic tools for various issues and tasks, including setup, cartridge installation and connectivity. There you’ll also find a general-purpose tool called the HP Print and Scan Doctor. If you use Windows, the tool will help identify and guide you through solutions to a wide range of common printing and scanning issues. Visit that page here:
      - support.hp.com/us-en/topic/diagnostics

      If you need further assistance, I suggest that you contact us directly at +1 800-474-6836 so we can help you assess the situation and guide you through any applicable troubleshooting. (Please note that because of restrictions on personal movement and workplace attendance associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, wait times for agents are longer than normal. Thanks in advance for your understanding.) To expedite the process, I recommend gathering the following information before the call:

      - Model number
      - Serial number
      - Your location
      - Case number (from any previous contact with HP support)

      Keith
      HP Care
      hp.com/support HP

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Do not recommend

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This printer is ok. I wished I would have read more about it before purchasing. It doesn’t print both sides automatically which I need often. I may be purchasing a different one.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Wireless printing doesnt work consistently

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wireless printing on it doesn't work. It worked once or twice never again. It always shows as offline. No issues with internet or router its just this printer. Have to use usb cable which is very disappointing.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from HP Team
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      Hi,

      I am so sorry that you aren't getting the wireless printing to work properly. I'm hoping we can get this better though.

      First, you could upgrade your printer's firmware, and download the full-featured software. They can often greatly improve performance. The downloads can be found at: support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/model/7172322

      If you are still having some problems, you can try the troubleshooter at: support.hp.com/document/c05368548

      If there is anything else that we can help with, contact us: hp.com/contactHP

      Mary
      HP Care
      hp.com/support HP

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Worst printer I've ever owned

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Doesn't print color from Office 365, downloaded the additional driver per other blogs stating they had the same problem. Never wakes up from sleep mode when I am just trying to make a copy, I have to completely unplug it. Bought in Aug 17, only owned for 6 months and now it will not print anything. I've run alignment and cleaned cartridges which is does print but, but when I go to make a copy it comes out blank. I've had other HP and no problems but this one is a piece of junk.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    win some lose some

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    When I opened the package, there was a lot of packaging to remove. I thought I'd gotten it all but then I kept getting a message that there was something floating around inside. So I ended up yanking on what I thought was a piece of tape which turned out to be a plastic strip connecting the printer to the power cord, so the printer wouldn't turn on again. Since it was after the return period had ended and I didn't want to throw good money after bad trying to fix the problem, I decided to just consider it a loss and instead bought new ink cartridges for my old printer.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Works ok...for a while

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this product for use in grad school- it worked well for a bit, then I had to restart between each print job, and eventually it stopped working altogether.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Poor Quality

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This printer is not of the quality I expected, I was excited at the reduced price. Did not return because it serves my current purpose. Next time I will purchase an HP Envy like before.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Just okay, until it wasn’t.

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The printer worked okay for a year or so. It developed a problem with jamming paper. The last time it jammed, the guidance system broke and that was the end of the printer.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    slooooow

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for one reason to print my school work; I took me at least an hour just to print 8 pages this weekend. It should be simple connect to wifi/ laptop and print. The actual process of printing is very slow. If you need to print more than one page at a time forget it you'll be there for an hour. I wanted to throw that printer across the room and just go to the library.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Color Printer that Refuses to Print Color

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I just received this printer and the first time I attempted to print color I noticed there was no option in the settings. It printed the demo page in color, but I couldn't find a way to get it to print color otherwise. After hours on the HP support page and uninstalling and reinstalling and changing driver settings, nothing. It still won't print color. I don't recommend anyone buy this printer.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    No good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The printer wasn’t the worst I ever “tested” but this was not what I needed. I hardly print but when I do it needs to be good quality! This printer did not meet the good quality expectation.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Do NOT buy this printer.

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was always someone who read reviews and laughed at poor experiences - I now feel your pain. This is a TERRIBLE printer. If I could I would give this printer zero stars. It works great in the beginning but as weeks go on - you can no longer print without it being a PDF. It's constantly offline and sometimes when you hit print, nothing prints out. You're unable to pause, push it or do anything with it. Terrible printer, HP is a disaster, refund my money.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Printer Failure

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It wasn’t so bad setting up. Printer always has an error saying not connected but WiFi etc is always hooked up. Customer service was no help. Threw it in the trash.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend