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Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 3787 Thermal inkjet A4 vs HP OfficeJet 3831 All-in-One Printer

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  • 59specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 34identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • 4800 x 1200 DPI
    • 1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 5.5 ppm
    • 6 ppm
  • Maximum copy resolution
    • 300 x 300 DPI
    • 600 x 300 DPI
  • Image formats supported
    • BMP, JPG, PNG, TIF
    • BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, TIF
  • Faxing
    • No
    • Colour faxing
  • Page description languages
    • PCL 3
    • PCL 3, URF
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • A4, A5, A6
    • A4, A6
  • Standard interfaces
    • USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
    • USB, Wireless LAN

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107 specifications
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HP

DeskJet Ink Advantage 3787 Thermal inkjet A4

Model 3787

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HP

OfficeJet 3831 All-in-One Printer

Model 3831

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Printing2 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers4800 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs5.5 ppm6 ppm
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one19 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one15 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Known for one15 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for one18 s
Print margin top (min)Known for one3 mm
Print margin bottom (min)Known for one1.27 cm
Print margin left (min)Known for one3 mm
Print margin right (min)Known for one3 mm
Print resolution colourKnown for one4800 x 1200 DPI
Copying1 differ
Maximum copy resolutionDiffers300 x 300 DPI600 x 300 DPI
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Known for one4 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)Known for one2.5 cpm
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one9 copies
Scanning1 differ
Scan technologyKnown for oneCIS
Image formats supportedDiffersBMP, JPG, PNG, TIFBMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, TIF
Greyscale levelsKnown for one256
Scan driversKnown for oneTWAIN
TWAIN versionKnown for one2.1
Maximum scan areaKnown for one216 x 279 mm
Scanner typeKnown for oneFlatbed & ADF scanner
Scan toKnown for onePC
Fax1 differ
FaxingDiffersNoColour faxing
Fax resolution (black)Known for one300 x 300 DPI
Fax memoryKnown for one50 pages
Features1 differ
Recommended duty cycleKnown for one50 - 200 pages per month
Printing coloursKnown for oneBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Page description languagesDiffersPCL 3PCL 3, URF
HP segmentKnown for oneHome, Home office
Input & output capacityidentical
Total number of input traysKnown for one1
Paper input typeKnown for onePaper tray
Maximum number of input traysKnown for one1
Maximum output capacityKnown for one25 sheets
Paper handling2 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paperEnvelopes, Photo paper, Plain paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4, A5, A6A4, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB 2.0, Wireless LANUSB, Wireless LAN
Network1 differ
Supported network protocols (IPv4)Known for oneTCP/IP
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersApple AirPrint, HP Auto Wireless Connect, HP ePrintApple AirPrint, HP ePrint
Performance2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers64 MB512 MB
Processor frequencyDiffers360 MHz180 MHz
Internal storage capacityKnown for one0.128 GB
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlue, WhiteBlack
Display diagonalKnown for one5.59 cm (2.2")
TouchscreenKnown for oneYes
Control typeKnown for oneTouch
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Known for one2.2 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs0.69 W1.17 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.06 W0.1 W
Power consumption (average operating)Known for one10 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one2.83 W
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP ePrintKnown for oneYes
HP Auto-On/Auto-OffKnown for oneYes
HP Software providedKnown for oneHP Printer Software, HP Update, HP Photo Creations
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows VistaWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 St
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%5 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 40 °C-40 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers403 mm450 mm
DepthDiffers177 mm364 mm
HeightDiffers141 mm224.4 mm
WeightDiffers2.33 kg5.61 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package depthDiffers175 mm572.9 mm
Package heightDiffers246 mm270.7 mm
Package weightDiffers3.34 kg7.19 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUSB
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
Software CDKnown for oneYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHS

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