How to Install HP OfficeJet 3830/3835 on Linux Mint

GNU/Linux Mint Printer HP OfficeJet 3830/3835 Setup – Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome! This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on how to install the HP OfficeJet 3830/3835 on Mint 17.x through 22.x LTS GNU/Linux desktops.

Installing the HP OfficeJet 3830/3835 driver on Linux Mint is straightforward and involves just a few basic shell commands.

It’s important to note that the HP Printer/Scanner driver should already be installed on your system. However, to access the latest supported features and devices, you might need to upgrade it.

If you encounter issues with your device, you can try the legacy alternative: HP Printer HPIJS Driver.

After installing the driver, follow the included instructions to add your printer!

Lastly, this guide also covers how to get started with HP scanning on Mint.

1. 1. Launching Terminal

   Open a Terminal shell emulator window.
   (Press “Enter” to execute commands)

   
   If you’re unfamiliar with the terminal, check out our Terminal QuickStart Guide.

2. 2. Installing HP Printer Driver

   How to install the HP Printer driver on Mint GNU/Linux

   Installing/Updating HP Printer Driver on Mint

   HPLIP Setup Guide.
   HPIJS Setup Guide

   Use the HPIJS driver only if HPLIP does not work!