Compare Hp Deskjet 2331 Vs Hp Deskjet 2338

HP DeskJet 2331 and HP DeskJet 2338 are all-in-one printers that can print, scan, and copy. There won’t be much difference between the printers because the features and specifications are almost identical. If you want to know everything about these two printers, this article will help you. On this page, we have given you the complete features, specifications, pros, and cons of these printers. Continue to read till the end and get to know about these printers in detail.

Specifications	HP DeskJet 2331	HP DeskJet 2338
Dimensions	Height: 5.87” Width: 16.47” Depth: 11.97” Weight: 7.55 lbs (3.42 kg)	Height: 5.87” Width: 16.47” Depth: 11.97” Weight: 7.55 lbs (3.42 kg)
General	Input capacity: 60 sheets Output capacity: 25 sheets Borderless printing: No Media type: Plain paper, Photo paper, and Brochure paper.	Input capacity: 60 sheets Output capacity: 25 sheets Borderless printing: Not supported Media type: Plain paper, Photo paper, and Brochure paper.
Printing specifications	Print technology: HP Thermal InkJet Duplex printing: Manual Print speed: 7.55 ppm (Black), 5.55 ppm (Color) Print resolution: 1200 x 1200 dpi Monthly duty cycle: Up to 1000 pages Print Languages: HP PCL 3 GUI	Print technology: HP Thermal InkJet Duplex printing: Manual Maximum Print speed: 7.55 ppm (Black), 5.55 ppm (Color) Print resolution: 1200 x 1200 dpi Monthly duty cycle: Up to 1000 pages Print Languages: HP PCL 3 GUI
Scanner	Scan technology: Contact Image Sensor (CIS) Scanning resolution: 1200 x 1200 dpi Levels of grayscale: 256 Bit depth: 24-bit Flatbed scan size: 8.5x11.69” Twain version: 2.1	Scan technology: Contact Image Sensor (CIS) Scanning resolution: 1200 x 1200 dpi Levels of grayscale: 256 Bit depth: 24-bit Flatbed scan size: 8.5x11.69” Twain version: 2.1
Connectivity	Hi-speed USB 2.0 Wireless printing not supported Storage device/direct print support: Storage device not supported	Hi-speed USB 2.0 Wireless printing not supported Storage device / direct print support: Storage device not supported
Copy	Copier settings: Auto-enlarge Color copy capability Maximum number of copies: 9 Resolution: 600 x 300 dpi	Copier settings: Auto-enlarge Color copy capability Maximum number of copies: 9 Copy resolution: 600 x 300 dpi
In the box	HP DESKJET 2331 Printer Ink Cartridges Regulatory flyer Setup guide Reference guide Power cord	HP DESKJET Ink Advantage 2338 Printer Ink Cartridges Regulatory flyer Setup guide Reference guide Power cord

Features of the HP DeskJet 2331 printer

Print, Copy, Scan
Affordable
Print resolution: 1200 x 1200 dpi
Copy Resolution: 600 x 300 dpi
Scan Resolution: 1200 x 1200 dpi

Features of the HP DeskJet 2338 printer

Print, Copy, Scan
Ink Advantage technology
Print resolution: 1200 x 1200 dpi
Copy Resolution: 600 x 300 dpi
Scan Resolution: 1200 x 1200 dpi

Reviews

HP DeskJet 2331 and 2338 are efficient printers ideal for home and office requirements. Both printers don’t support wireless connections, so that you need to connect your printer and computer using a USB cable. Both printers are similar in almost all aspects. The only difference is, HP DeskJet 2338 is an ink advantage printer and so you can save your money to some extent in ink expenditure.

The cost per page (black) for the HP DeskJet 2338 is comparatively much lesser than HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 2331. Due to the Ink Advantage technology, HP DeskJet 2338 is a little heavier on price than HP DeskJet 2331.

If you want an affordable printer, you can go ahead with HP DeskJet 2331. But, if you need to save money for the long term, HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 2338 is the best option.

Pros of HP DeskJet 2331

Compact
Affordable
Good print quality
HP Smart compatible

Pros of HP DeskJet 2338

Compact
Ink Advantage technology
HP Smart compatible

Cons of HP DeskJet 2331

Cost per page is comparatively very high
Fax function not supported
External storage devices not supported
Slow performance

Cons of HP DeskJet 2338:

External storage devices are not supported
No support for the fax function
Slow performance

01. HP DeskJet 2331 INSTALLATION

Unpack

Unpack the product box and take out all the components you have received.
Your package includes the HP DeskJet 2331 printer, ink cartridges, regulatory flyer, reference guide, setup guide, and a power cord.
Check whether you have received all the components without any damage.
Take out all the packing materials from the printer and its components.

Connect the power cord

Take out the power cord given along with your printer.
Connect it to the printer’s rear port and an electrical outlet.
Turn on your HP DeskJet 2331 printer by pressing the Power button.

Install the ink cartridges

Open the printer’s front cover followed by the cartridge access door.
Unpack the cartridges and remove the orange tape.
Insert the cartridges into their holders and press them unit they snap into their place.
Once you have installed the cartridges, close the cartridge access door followed by the printer’s front cover.

Load paper

Extend the paper tray and slide the guides to the extreme ends.
Take a paper stack and align the edges neatly.
Load the stack into the paper tray and adjust the guides against the paper.
Finally, extend the output tray.

Connect your printer and computer

Visit HP’s official website from your browser.

Enter the printer model and download the printer driver recommended for your Operating System.

Once the download gets completed, locate it within your browser or in the Downloads folder.

Run the downloaded setup file and accept the terms and conditions.

When prompted, connect your printer and computer using a USB cable.

Follow the commands and complete the installation process for Hp Deskjet 2331 .

02. HP DESKJET 2338 INSTALLATION

Unpack

Unpack the printer and take out all the components.
Your package includes the HP DeskJet 2338 printer, ink cartridge, regulatory flyer, setup guide, reference guide, and a power cord
Check whether you have received all the components without any damage.
Remove all the packing tapes from the printer and its components. Make sure to unpack the ink cartridges only during the installation.

Turn on your printer

Take the supplied power cord.
Connect it to your HP printer and an electrical outlet.
Turn on your HP printer by pressing the Power button. Now, the power LED will start to glow up.

Install the ink cartridges

Open your printer's front door and followed by the cartridge access door.
Take out the ink cartridges given along with your printer and unpack them.
Insert the ink cartridges into their holders and press them until they click in their holders.
Make sure to insert the ink cartridges according to the color indications.
Once you have installed the cartridges, close the cartridge access door and the printer's front door.

Load paper

Extend the paper tray and slide the edge guides to the extreme corners.
Take a stack of paper and fan the sheets neatly.
Align the edges and load the sheets into the paper tray.
Adjust the guides to fit the loaded paper and extend the output tray.

Connect your printer to the computer

Launch a browser you prefer and visit the official support page of HP.
Enter your HP printer model and download the printer driver recommended for your Operating System.
When the driver gets downloaded, locate the file within the Downloads folder.
Run the setup file and click Yes in the User Account Control dialog box.
Accept the terms and conditions on the license agreement screen.
When prompted, connect your printer and computer via a USB cable.
Follow the instructions and complete the installation.
Print your documents from your computer using the printer driver. These are the simple steps to install Hp Deskjet 2338

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