The software and drivers you use to install the HP OfficeJet 3831 all-in-one printer play an important role in the efficient functioning of this printer.
Therefore, you should always install the latest drivers and software as they will give you a bug free experience.
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To download the HP OfficeJet 3831 printer and scanner driver, you may simply visit the HP 3831 official download page. Alternatively, you will get the same drivers in the download section given below.
In the following guide, you will get the HP OfficeJet 3831 driver download links for Windows 11, 10, 8, 8.1, 7, Vista, XP (32bit / 64bit), Server 2000 to 2022, Linux, Ubuntu, and Mac 10.x, 11.x, 12.x, 13.x Ventura operating systems.
After downloading the drivers, you’ll need to install it on your computer. To properly install it, you’ll need to know the correct method to install this printer.
In the download and installation section of this guide, you will find instructions to download the right printer drivers and steps to properly install those drivers on your computer.
Steps to Download HP OfficeJet 3831 Driver
All the operating system versions supported by this HP printer have been mentioned in the OS list given below:
Step 1: Select your preferred operating system from our OS list.
Step 2: Click on its download link to begin the download of your HP OfficeJet 3831 driver setup file.
HP OfficeJet 3831 Driver for Windows
- HP OfficeJet 3831 driver for Windows XP (32bit) – Full Feature / Basic Driver
- HP OfficeJet 3831 driver for Windows XP (64bit) – Not Available
- HP OfficeJet 3831 driver for Windows Vista (32bit) – Full Feature / Basic Driver
- HP OfficeJet 3831 driver for Windows Vista (64bit) – Full Feature / Basic Driver
- HP OfficeJet 3831 driver for Windows 7 (32bit) – Full Feature / Basic Driver
- HP OfficeJet 3831 driver for Windows 7 (64bit) – Full Feature / Basic Driver
- HP OfficeJet 3831 driver for Windows 8, 8.1 (32bit) – Full Feature / Basic Driver
- HP OfficeJet 3831 driver for Windows 8, 8.1 (64bit) – Full Feature / Basic Driver
- HP OfficeJet 3831 driver for Windows 10 (32bit) – Full Feature / Basic Driver
- HP OfficeJet 3831 driver for Windows 10 (64bit) – Full Feature / Basic Driver
- HP OfficeJet 3831 driver for Windows 11 (64bit) – Full Feature / Basic Driver
- HP OfficeJet 3831 driver for Server 2003, 2008, 2012 – Full Feature / Basic Driver
- HP OfficeJet 3831 driver for Server 2016, 2019, 2022 – Full Feature / Basic Driver
HP OfficeJet 3831 Driver for Mac
- HP OfficeJet 3831 driver for Mac OS 11.x, 12.x, 13.x – Download (10.9 MB)
- HP OfficeJet 3831 driver for Mac OS 10.9 to 10.15 – Download (10.9 MB)
HP OfficeJet 3831 Driver for Linux & Ubuntu
- HP OfficeJet 3831 driver for Linux and Ubuntu – Download (11.1 MB)
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Download the driver directly from the HP OfficeJet 3831 official website.
How to Install HP OfficeJet 3831 Driver
In this section, I have provided a step-by-step installation guide for the full feature driver and the basic driver (inf driver). Read the installation guide that is suitable for your driver type, then follow its instructions to install the HP OfficeJet 3831 printer drivers on your computer.
1) Install HP OfficeJet 3831 Printer Using Driver Package
I have described in simple steps the proper way of installing the full feature HP OfficeJet 3831 driver on a Windows computer. The following installation process is suitable for use with all versions of the Windows operating system.
- Run the full feature driver file and wait for its setup files to extract on your computer.
- Wait for the number ‘2’ to turn ‘Blue’ in color, then click on the ‘Continue’ button.
- In the Software Selections screen, click on the ‘Next’ button to proceed with the default selections.
- In the Installation Agreements and Settings screen, choose the ‘I have reviewed and accept the installation agreements and settings’ option, then click on the ‘Accept’ button.
- In the Connected Printing screen, click on the ‘Yes’ button to activate this feature, otherwise, click on the ‘No Thanks’ button. Your choice will have no affect on the driver installation process.
- In the Printer Analytics screen, if you want to share your printer usage data with the HP website, then click on the ‘Yes’ button, otherwise, click on the ‘No Thanks’ button to deny this permission. The driver installation process will not be affected by your choice.
- In the Application Analytics screen, you will be asked to share your application usage data with the HP website. If you want to share your data, then click on the ‘Yes’ button, otherwise, click on the ‘No Thanks’ button to deny this permission. Your decision will have no impact on the outcome of the driver installation process.
- Wait for the setup program to install the necessary drivers and software on your computer.
- In the Connection Options screen, choose the ‘Automatic Setup’ option, then click on the ‘Next’ button.
- Wait for the setup program to scan the network for your printer.
- On the Connect USB Cable screen, you can choose to connect your printer to your computer using a USB cable and follow the instructions accordingly. Otherwise, you can select the ‘Continue the installation without connecting now. I will connect the device later’ option, then click on the ‘Skip’ button.
- In the Finish screen, you will be informed that the software has been successfully installed, then click on the ‘Finish’ button to close the driver installer program.
That’s it, the HP OfficeJet 3831 driver package has been successfully installed on your computer. You can connect your HP printer to your computer via USB cable and start printing.
2) Install HP OfficeJet 3831 Printer Using Basic Driver
I have also provided the HP OfficeJet 3831 basic driver download links in this guide. If you want to install this HP printer using its HP OfficeJet 3831 INF driver, then read the installation guide given below: How to install a printer driver manually using a basic driver (.INF driver).
HP OfficeJet 3831 Features
The HP OfficeJet 3831 all-in-one printer is built for home users and has all the features that home users will need to simplify their printing, scanning, copying and faxing tasks.
HP OfficeJet 3831 is very compact in size and would be a very ideal machine for a conjusted workspace.
As it is a color inkjet printer that can print at resolutions of up to 1200 dpi and has a top print speed of up to 8.5 ppm.
By opting for the HP Instant Ink service, you can easily reduce your ink costs by up to 70%. You can connect this printer with your wired and wireless devices by using its USB and Wireless connectivity options.
Ink Cartridge used in this HP OfficeJet 3831 Printer
This inkjet printer uses one black and one tri-color ink cartridge for printing, which are available in two sizes, the standard and high yield variants.
The standard Black (F6U62AN) and high yield Black (F6U64AN) ink cartridges can print nearly 170 pages and 430 pages respectively.
Standard Tri-color (F6U61AN) and high yield Tri-color (F6U63AN) ink cartridges can print up to 150 pages and 300 pages respectively.