Hewlett Packard HP Deskjet 3816 Color Inkjet > Download Drivers

Mac OS 9
Description: Supports deskjet printers with USB connectors on the printer, as well as network printing for those models that support Network printing. For use with Mac OS 9.1, 9.2.x, and Mac OS X Classic, though hp recommends that you install it within Mac OS 9.x, and not in Mac OS X Classic. The downloadable file includes a driver installer, which also installs the newest deskjet printer utility.
Download the driver
Uncompress the file with Stuffit Expander
Launch the "OS 9 HP Inkjet Installer" program, and follow the on-screen instructions

Supports deskjet printers with USB connectors on the printer, as well as network printing for those models that support Network printing. For use with Mac OS 9.1, 9.2.x, and Mac OS X Classic, though hp recommends that you install it within Mac OS 9.x, and not in Mac OS X Classic. The downloadable file includes a driver installer, which also installs the newest deskjet printer utility.

Uncompress the file with Stuffit Expander
Launch the "OS 9 HP Inkjet Installer" program, and follow the on-screen instructions





Operating system(s): Mac OS 9
Download file size: 20.07M

This download package contains an updated HP Inkjet printer driver in new Universal Binary format. Full printing support for Mac OS X v10.2.8, v10.3, v10.4 PPC and Intel processor Macs is included with this download.

Note: this v3.3 driver is built-in to Mac OS X v10.4 shipping with new Intel core processor Macs.




Operating system(s): Mac OS X
Download file size: 24.23M
System Requirements

Mac OS X v10.2.8, v10.3, v10.4



Installation Instructions

Run the installer application and follow the on-screen instructions.

Supports deskjet printers with USB connectors on the printer, as well as network printing for those models that support Network printing.
It is for use with Mac OS X v.10.1.5, v.10.2.x, v.10.3 and OS X v.10.4, although HP recommends that you update to the latest version of Mac OS X. The downloadable file includes a driver installer, which also installs the newest deskjet printer utility.
This driver improves printer connection reliability and stability, as well as print speed and print output improvements. It is recommended that you delete the existing printer (print queue) from the Print Center prior to installing this driver. It is also recommended that you quit open applications before installing this driver.

Mount the disk image by double clicking on it.
Launch the "OS X HP Inkjet Installer" program, and follow the on-screen instructions




Operating system(s): Mac OS X
Download file size: 77.78M

Mac OS X
System requirements: It is recommended that you delete the existing printer (print queue) from the Print Center prior to installing this driver.
It is also recommended that you quit open applications before installing this driver.

Description: This driver improves printer connection reliability and stability, as well as print speed and print output improvements. It supports Deskjet printers with USB connectors on the printer, as well as network printing for those models that support Network printing.

It is for use with Mac OS X v.10.1.5, v.10.2.x, v.10.3 and OS X v.10.4, although HP recommends that you update to the latest version of Mac OS X.

The downloadable file includes a driver installer, which also installs the newest Deskjet printer utility.
Enhancements: Original Software/Drivers

Mac OS X
System requirements: Mac OS X v10.2.8, v10.3, v10.4
Description: This download package contains an updated HP Inkjet printer driver in new Universal Binary format. Full printing support for Mac OS X v10.2.8, v10.3, v10.4 PPC and Intel processor Macs is included with this download.

Note: this v3.3 driver is built-in to Mac OS X v10.4 shipping with new Intel core processor Macs.

Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP
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Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP
Description: Caution: The printer's cable (USB or Parallel) must be unplugged before proceeding!
Installation instructions:
Create a new folder on the hard drive: c:\dj3816 before downloading the printer driver.
Download the driver to the newly created c:\dj3816 folder.
Open the c:\dj3816 folder and double-click on the downloaded "exe" file. Once the files are loaded and driver installation screen appears, proceed to step 6. If this screen does not appear, continue with the next step to manually open the screen.
Double-click on the c:\dj3816\Win2k_xp folder to open the folder.
Double-click on the "setup.exe" file to start the installation program.
Follow the instructions on the installer screens to complete the installation.

Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP
Description: This driver is designed for use on computers that will be directly connected to the printer from the computer through a Parallel Cable.
Caution: The printer's cable must be unplugged before proceeding!
Please note: This driver has no "Program Group" functionality.
Installation instructions:
Create a new folder on the hard drive: c:\dj3816 before downloading the printer driver.
Download the driver to the newly created c:\dj3816 folder.
Open the c:\dj3816 folder and double-click the downloaded "exe" file.
Under c:\dj3816\2kxpinf folder a 3 letter language folder will be displayed. For example, the English driver will display a folder named "enu". This folder was created by double-clicking on the downloaded "exe" file.
Connect the parallel cable from the PC to the printer.
From Windows, click "Start", "Settings", "Printers".
Next, double-click "Add Printer".
When the Add Printer Wizard screen appears, click "Next".
Choose "Local Printer", uncheck "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer", and click "Next".
Select "LPT1" and click "Next".
To continue, click the "Have Disk" button.
Next, click "Browse" and go to the folder "c:\dj3816\2kxpinf\enu\drivers\Win2k_xp". An "hpf3816k.inf" file will be displayed. Select the file name and click "Open".
Click "OK" to continue. "hp deskjet 3816 series" will now be found in the Printers column. Now, click the "Next" button.
If another printer driver is installed on the PC, select "Yes" or "No" to use this printer as the default printer and click "Next".
Choose "Do not share this printer" and click "Next".
Select "Yes" or "No" to print a test page and click "Next".
To complete the installation process, click "Finish". The hp deskjet 3816 series printer driver will be added to the "Printers" window.

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Operating system(s): Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP
Download file size: 6.19M

Caution: The printer's cable (USB or Parallel) must be unplugged before proceeding!
Installation instructions:
Create a new folder on the hard drive: c:\dj3816 before downloading the printer driver.
Download the driver to the newly created c:\dj3816 folder.
Open the c:\dj3816 folder and double-click on the downloaded "exe" file. Once the files are loaded and driver installation screen appears, proceed to step 6. If this screen does not appear, continue with the next step to manually open the screen.
Double-click on the c:\dj3816\Win2k_xp folder to open the folder.
Double-click on the "setup.exe" file to start the installation program.
Follow the instructions on the installer screens to complete the installation.





Operating system(s): Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP
Download file size: 18.97M

This driver is designed for use on computers that will be directly connected to the printer from the computer through a Parallel Cable.
Caution: The printer's cable must be unplugged before proceeding!
Please note: This driver has no "Program Group" functionality.
Installation instructions:
Create a new folder on the hard drive: c:\dj3816 before downloading the printer driver.
Download the driver to the newly created c:\dj3816 folder.
Open the c:\dj3816 folder and double-click the downloaded "exe" file.
Under c:\dj3816\2kxpinf folder a 3 letter language folder will be displayed. For example, the English driver will display a folder named "enu". This folder was created by double-clicking on the downloaded "exe" file.
Connect the parallel cable from the PC to the printer.
From Windows, click "Start", "Settings", "Printers".
Next, double-click "Add Printer".
When the Add Printer Wizard screen appears, click "Next".
Choose "Local Printer", uncheck "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer", and click "Next".
Select "LPT1" and click "Next".
To continue, click the "Have Disk" button.
Next, click "Browse" and go to the folder "c:\dj3816\2kxpinf\enu\drivers\Win2k_xp". An "hpf3816k.inf" file will be displayed. Select the file name and click "Open".
Click "OK" to continue. "hp deskjet 3816 series" will now be found in the Printers column. Now, click the "Next" button.
If another printer driver is installed on the PC, select "Yes" or "No" to use this printer as the default printer and click "Next".
Choose "Do not share this printer" and click "Next".
Select "Yes" or "No" to print a test page and click "Next".
To complete the installation process, click "Finish". The hp deskjet 3816 series printer driver will be added to the "Printers" window.





Operating system(s): Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP
Download file size: 9.05M

Caution: The printer's cable (USB or Parallel) must be unplugged before proceeding!
Installation instructions:
Create a new folder on the hard drive: c:\dj3816 before downloading the printer driver.
Download the driver to the newly created c:\dj3816 folder.
Open the c:\dj3816 folder and double-click on the downloaded "exe" file. Once the files are loaded and driver installation screen appears, proceed to step 6. If this screen does not appear, continue with the next step to manually open the screen.
Double-click on the c:\dj3816\Win9X_ME folder to open the folder.
Double-click on the "setup.exe" file to start the installation program.
Follow the instructions on the installer screens to complete the installation.





Operating system(s): Microsoft Windows 95
Download file size: 19.41M

This driver is designed for use on computers that will be directly connected to the printer from the computer through a Parallel Cable.
Caution: The printer's cable must be unplugged before proceeding!
Please note: This driver has no "Program Group" functionality.
Installation instructions:
Create a new folder on the hard drive: c:\dj3816 before downloading the printer driver.
Download the driver to the newly created c:\dj3816 folder.
Open the c:\dj3816 folder and double-click the downloaded "exe" file.
Under c:\dj3816\9xinf folder a 3 letter language folder will be displayed. For example, the English driver will display a folder named "enu". This folder was created by double-clicking on the downloaded "exe" file.
Connect the parallel cable from the PC to the printer.
From Windows, click "Start", "Settings", "Printers".
Next, double-click "Add Printer".
When the Add Printer Wizard screen appears, click "Next".
Choose "Local Printer", uncheck "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer", and click "Next".
Select "LPT1" and click "Next".
To continue, click the "Have Disk" button.
Next, click "Browse" and go to the folder "c:\dj3816\9xinf\enu\drivers\Win9x_ME". An "hpf3816k.inf" file will be displayed. Select the file name and click "Open".
Click "OK" to continue. "hp deskjet 3816 series" will now be found in the Printers column. Now, click the "Next" button.
If another printer driver is installed on the PC, select "Yes" or "No" to use this printer as the default printer and click "Next".
Choose "Do not share this printer" and click "Next".
Select "Yes" or "No" to print a test page and click "Next".
To complete the installation process, click "Finish". The hp deskjet 3816 series printer driver will be added to the "Printers" window.





Operating system(s): Microsoft Windows 95
Download file size: 9.46M

Microsoft Windows 95
Description: Caution: The printer's cable (USB or Parallel) must be unplugged before proceeding!
Installation instructions:
Create a new folder on the hard drive: c:\dj3816 before downloading the printer driver.
Download the driver to the newly created c:\dj3816 folder.
Open the c:\dj3816 folder and double-click on the downloaded "exe" file. Once the files are loaded and driver installation screen appears, proceed to step 6. If this screen does not appear, continue with the next step to manually open the screen.
Double-click on the c:\dj3816\Win9X_ME folder to open the folder.
Double-click on the "setup.exe" file to start the installation program.
Follow the instructions on the installer screens to complete the installation.

Microsoft Windows 95
Description: This driver is designed for use on computers that will be directly connected to the printer from the computer through a Parallel Cable.
Caution: The printer's cable must be unplugged before proceeding!
Please note: This driver has no "Program Group" functionality.
Installation instructions:
Create a new folder on the hard drive: c:\dj3816 before downloading the printer driver.
Download the driver to the newly created c:\dj3816 folder.
Open the c:\dj3816 folder and double-click the downloaded "exe" file.
Under c:\dj3816\9xinf folder a 3 letter language folder will be displayed. For example, the English driver will display a folder named "enu". This folder was created by double-clicking on the downloaded "exe" file.
Connect the parallel cable from the PC to the printer.
From Windows, click "Start", "Settings", "Printers".
Next, double-click "Add Printer".
When the Add Printer Wizard screen appears, click "Next".
Choose "Local Printer", uncheck "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer", and click "Next".
Select "LPT1" and click "Next".
To continue, click the "Have Disk" button.
Next, click "Browse" and go to the folder "c:\dj3816\9xinf\enu\drivers\Win9x_ME". An "hpf3816k.inf" file will be displayed. Select the file name and click "Open".
Click "OK" to continue. "hp deskjet 3816 series" will now be found in the Printers column. Now, click the "Next" button.
If another printer driver is installed on the PC, select "Yes" or "No" to use this printer as the default printer and click "Next".
Choose "Do not share this printer" and click "Next".
Select "Yes" or "No" to print a test page and click "Next".
To complete the installation process, click "Finish". The hp deskjet 3816 series printer driver will be added to the "Printers" window.

Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Windows 98SE
Description: With this fast, download, HP Photosmart Essential gives you easy and fun ways to enhance your photo creativity. Easy-to-use editing features and a wide range of printing options enable you to get great-looking prints in a snap! In addition, the online options let you share your pictures and order prints and personalized photo items.

With this fast, download, HP Photosmart Essential gives you easy and fun ways to enhance your photo creativity. Easy-to-use editing features and a wide range of printing options enable you to get great-looking prints in a snap! In addition, the online options let you share your pictures and order prints and personalized photo items.




Operating system(s): Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Windows 98SE
Download file size: 5.39M

Caution: The printer's cable must be unplugged before proceeding!
Installation instructions:
Create a new folder on the hard drive: c:\dj3816 before downloading the printer driver.
Download the driver to the newly created c:\dj3816 folder.
Open the c:\dj3816 folder and double-click on the downloaded "exe" file. Once the files are loaded and driver installation screen appears, proceed to step 6. If this screen does not appear, continue with the next step to manually open the screen.
Double-click on the c:\dj3816\Nt4 folder to open the folder.
Double-click on the "setup.exe" file to start the installation program.
Follow the instructions on the installer screens to complete the installation.





Operating system(s): Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Download file size: 18.88M

This driver is designed for use on computers that will be directly connected to the printer from the computer through a Parallel Cable.
Caution: The printer's cable must be unplugged before proceeding!
Please note: This driver has no "Program Group" functionality.
Installation instructions:
Create a new folder on the hard drive: c:\dj3816 before downloading the printer driver.
Download the driver to the newly created c:\dj3816 folder.
Open the c:\dj3816 folder and double-click the downloaded "exe" file.
Under c:\dj3816\nt4inf folder a 3 letter language folder will be displayed. For example, the English driver will display a folder named "enu". This folder was created by double-clicking on the downloaded "exe" file.
Connect the parallel cable from the PC to the printer.
From Windows, click "Start", "Settings", "Printers".
Next, double-click "Add Printer".
When the Add Printer Wizard screen appears, click "Next".
Choose "Local Printer", uncheck "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer", and click "Next".
Select "LPT1" and click "Next".
To continue, click the "Have Disk" button.
Next, click "Browse" and go to the folder "c:\dj3816\nt4inf\enu\drivers\NT4". An "hpf3816k.inf" file will be displayed. Select the file name and click "Open".
Click "OK" to continue. "hp deskjet 3816 series" will now be found in the Printers column. Now, click the "Next" button.
If another printer driver is installed on the PC, select "Yes" or "No" to use this printer as the default printer and click "Next".
Choose "Do not share this printer" and click "Next".
Select "Yes" or "No" to print a test page and click "Next".
To complete the installation process, click "Finish". The hp deskjet 3816 series printer driver will be added to the "Printers" window.





Operating system(s): Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Download file size: 8.96M

Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Description: Caution: The printer's cable must be unplugged before proceeding!
Installation instructions:
Create a new folder on the hard drive: c:\dj3816 before downloading the printer driver.
Download the driver to the newly created c:\dj3816 folder.
Open the c:\dj3816 folder and double-click on the downloaded "exe" file. Once the files are loaded and driver installation screen appears, proceed to step 6. If this screen does not appear, continue with the next step to manually open the screen.
Double-click on the c:\dj3816\Nt4 folder to open the folder.
Double-click on the "setup.exe" file to start the installation program.
Follow the instructions on the installer screens to complete the installation.

Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Description: This driver is designed for use on computers that will be directly connected to the printer from the computer through a Parallel Cable.
Caution: The printer's cable must be unplugged before proceeding!
Please note: This driver has no "Program Group" functionality.
Installation instructions:
Create a new folder on the hard drive: c:\dj3816 before downloading the printer driver.
Download the driver to the newly created c:\dj3816 folder.
Open the c:\dj3816 folder and double-click the downloaded "exe" file.
Under c:\dj3816\nt4inf folder a 3 letter language folder will be displayed. For example, the English driver will display a folder named "enu". This folder was created by double-clicking on the downloaded "exe" file.
Connect the parallel cable from the PC to the printer.
From Windows, click "Start", "Settings", "Printers".
Next, double-click "Add Printer".
When the Add Printer Wizard screen appears, click "Next".
Choose "Local Printer", uncheck "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer", and click "Next".
Select "LPT1" and click "Next".
To continue, click the "Have Disk" button.
Next, click "Browse" and go to the folder "c:\dj3816\nt4inf\enu\drivers\NT4". An "hpf3816k.inf" file will be displayed. Select the file name and click "Open".
Click "OK" to continue. "hp deskjet 3816 series" will now be found in the Printers column. Now, click the "Next" button.
If another printer driver is installed on the PC, select "Yes" or "No" to use this printer as the default printer and click "Next".
Choose "Do not share this printer" and click "Next".
Select "Yes" or "No" to print a test page and click "Next".
To complete the installation process, click "Finish". The hp deskjet 3816 series printer driver will be added to the "Printers" window.