The **HP OfficeJet 3830** is a wireless all-in-one inkjet printer that can print, copy, scan, and fax. It connects to your home or office network via Wi-Fi and supports printing directly from smartphones or tablets using Apple AirPrint[1]. It comes with starter ink cartridges included, but these are limited, and HP offers an ink subscription program (Instant Ink) providing cartridges quickly and economically, with the first 3 months free[1].
Key features and details about the printer:
– **Ink cartridges:** It uses one black HP 63 cartridge and one tri-color HP 63 cartridge (which combines cyan, magenta, and yellow inks into one cartridge)[1][3].
– **Single cartridge mode:** You can print with just one cartridge if the other runs out, but you need to remove the empty cartridge for this mode to work[1].
– **Printing speed:** Prints about 8.5 pages per minute (ppm) black and white and lower for color; not very fast but suitable for light, home use[2].
– **Scan and copy:** Features a flatbed scanner that can scan up to 1200 x 1200 dpi and can scan legal-size documents. It also has a top paper feed for scanning multiple documents into one PDF with HP software[1][2].
– **Paper capacity:** The input tray holds up to 60 sheets, supporting standard letter-size paper[2][4].
– **Ink cartridges cost and alternatives:** OEM HP 63 cartridges can be pricey, but compatible and remanufactured alternatives are available at a lower price without voiding the printer warranty[3].
This printer is best suited for light home or small office use where multifunction capability and wireless convenience are important, but high-speed or very high volume printing is not required[2][4].
In summary, the HP OfficeJet 3830 is an affordable, compact all-in-one printer that includes starter ink cartridges, supports wireless printing, and uses HP 63 cartridges with both original and budget third-party options available[1][3].