Network printer

[Seansq121]

How do I find out if my printer, HP OfficeJet 3830 is a network printer? I need to be able to print to it from 2 computers.

Thanks

[Dragon-Fur]

@Seansq121 

Yes, the printer can be connected to your network on the 2.4GHz frequency / band.

 Printer Specifications for HP OfficeJet 3830, DeskJet 3830, 5730 All-in-One Printers

 Connectivity

HP OfficeJet 3830, DeskJet Ink Advantage 3830, and DeskJet Ink Advantage Ultra 5730 All-in-One printers

The following list of methods for connecting the printer to your computer, mobile device, or network are for the HP OfficeJet 3830 and DeskJet Ink Advantage 3830 All-in-One printers.

Connection method	Requirement
Wired (Ethernet)	n/a
Wireless	802.11 b/g/n – 2.4-GHz networks only
USB	Hi-speed 2.0 USB
Wi-Fi Direct	Wireless network
HP Smart app	Wireless network
Near field communication (NFC)	n/a

Open User Guide

Read Chapter 8 - Connect your printer - starting on Page 85

Lots of help and information here:

 Wireless printing center

HP Printer Support Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Printer  - Solve Problems

 “Things that are your printer”

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Categories:  Alerts, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, Manuals > User Guides, Product Information (Specifications), more

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

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