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HP Officejet Pro 8500 Wireless All-In-One Printer | 
| Brand: Hewlett-Packard
Category: CE
Department: Electronics
List Price: $488.00
Buy New: $199.98
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New (49) Used (1) from $219.99
Seller: WestBiz
Rating:  241 reviews
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Color: gray
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Operating System: Windows
Shipping Weight (lbs): 38.2
Dimensions (in): 23 x 18 x 22.3
nv:Print Method: Inkjet
Resolution: Up to 1200 x 1200 DPI (Black)
Resolution: Up to 4800 x 1200 Optimized DPI (Color)
Maximum Duty Cycle: 15,000 Pages Per Month
Print Speed B/W: 35 ppm
Print Speed Color: 34 ppm
Condition: New
Color Output: Color
All-In-One: Yes
Fax Capability: Yes
Network Ready: Yes
Automatic Feeder: Yes
Dimensions: 19.45"W x 18.86"D x 13.03"H
Connectivity: Ethernet
Connectivity: USB
Connectivity: RJ-11
Connectivity: PictBridge
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wireless: 802.11 b
Legal Disclaimer: Want laser-quality printing at prices your business can afford? Cut your print costs and forget about messy printer cables with the HP Officejet Pro 8500 Wireless All-in-One. Print professional color for up to 50% lower cost per page and less energy use than lasers[1], plus easily print from any room using built-in wireless networking[2]. When you add up the savings, your bottom line could increase up to $576 per year compared to lasers[3].
MPN: CB023A#B1H
Model: CB023A#B1H
UPC: 884420397786
EAN: 0807027540102
ASIN: B001PM6RX6
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | All In One Printer with Wireless 802.11g Networking | | • | Laser Quality Speed Up to 15 ppm Black/Up to 11 ppm Color and Maximum 35 ppm Black/34 ppm Color | | • | 3.4 in Touchscreen LCD Display and Up to 2400 x 4800 dpi Scan Resolution | | • | 128 MB Memory and 348 MHz Processor Speed | | • | 250-Sheet Paper Tray, 50 Sheet Automatic Document Feeder, and Automatic Two Sided Printing |
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Product Description
Want a multifunction color printer that offers the convenience of wireless networking? Our Officejet Pro 8500 is right for all your small-office printing, faxing, copying, and scanning. You'll get professional-quality color at up to 50% lower color cost per page and using less energy than laser printers. Plus you can scan photos and documents (up to legal size) directly to folders¿without a PC¿using our Direct Digital Filing feature.
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 Another Opinion August 3, 2009
Punctilious (California)
93 out of 96 found this review helpful
Recent reviews of the HP OfficeJet Pro 8500 Wireless were critical of noise, vibration, and ink usage. Here are what I have discovered since installing this printer.
1. On most surfaces the noise from the printer is minimal. Movement of the plastic gears on HP, Canon, and Epson are not silent. Perhaps newer versions of the 8500 by HP will address this minor concern.
2. The printer vibrates slightly compared to a laser printer, but not to the extent that it is objectionable. Perhaps HP can reduce or eliminate this in future models but probably by increasing the weight of the printer. Most users, I suggest, would not want a heavier printer.
3. Ink usage is part of the printer expense "game" but with HP you can continue to print in B&W even if any or all of the color cartridges are empty [Verified by HP Support] That may not be the case with some recent offerings from Epson or Canon, although I personally prefer Espon and Canon printers for color prints.
4. The ink cartridges are dated, but they will continue to function even after the "expiration" date. HP prints a date on the ink package, but it does not prevent the cartridge from working. As a matter of fact, ink will remain usable in a SEALED packet for an extended period without concern. This date code is not a rip-off by HP anymore than other companies who print a freshness date.
5. It is certainly less expensive to order color prints online than to purchase OEM ink and paper. For those with a digital camera who need a quick print now and then the quality of the HP is excellent.
6. Setup is easy. I would only add a note to the directions for Step 7 to input your choice of language and then follow the touch screen directions as the printer processes alignment. The directions are not clear on that one point, and you could wait for 30 minutes wondering why it hasn't competed alignment of the print heads. Check this out if you purchase this printer.
7. I am punctilious concerning most purchases and, at least in this case, I feel that this printer is an outstanding VALUE even when other offerings from Canon, Brother, and Epson may be less expensive. I have seen printers on sale for less than $50, but the thin plastic housing and the print quality reflect the price. We wanted Print / Copy / Scan / Fax, although we will seldom use the FAX function. (I will only connect the FAX as needed).
8. Follow the directions CAREFULLY and install precisely and you will enjoy owning this printer.
Jack of all Trades, Master of Most March 11, 2009
G. Ware Cornell Jr. (Weston FL)
84 out of 90 found this review helpful
The Bible cautions against serving two masters, a lesson of truth the product designers of HP have tried to avoid with some but not complete success.
First the good news, the printing function is outstanding. Copies in black and white or color are crisp and clear. HP claims that this printer's cost per copy for color copies is less than those of a color laser printer. Absent a cost/benefit study few working lawyers are prepared to do, I cannot confirm this, but it seems possible.
On the copy side, two-sided color copying is a great feature. Again the results are superb, but the scanning/printing time is slow.
The scan quality is very good, but scanning times are totally unacceptable. When you have a fifty page document feeder, the expectation is that the scan will be fairly quick. It is not. It is somewhat less than a page per minute but that means nearly 45 minutes to scan a document into a pdf. Scanning for OCR is faster, and the resulting test is quite accurate, but whether that is a function of the scanner or sophistication of the user's OCR software cannot stated with any certainty by this reviewer.
The Printer has fax functions, but they have not been reviewed since it has not been connected to a telephone line.
It has been tested as a wireless device, however, using the built-in 802.11g communicator. Wireless printing has many practical advantages, not the least of which is the elimination of ugly wiring. One other obvious advantage is that multiple computers can use the device as a network printer.
While it is not a perfect device, it represents great value for the money. It performs near the top of the class on most functions. That makes it a clear best buy in my book.
Amazing Wireless All-In-One Printer - Highly Recommended! March 18, 2009
CFH (Blue Ridge Summit, PA USA)
23 out of 23 found this review helpful
The "HP Officejet Pro 8500 Wireless All-In-One Printer" is a feature rich, powerful inkjet printer. With FAX, Scanning, Copying, and Printing capabilities, all from a USB, LAN (Ethernet), or Wireless connection, this unit does almost everything the small business owner or "power" home user could possibly want.
Some of the very nice features include:
* Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) for the FAX, Copy, and Scanning Modes - This duplexing ADF works very well and we did not experience any issues with the feed
* Duplex Printing - Allows two sided printing, works great and is fairly fast!
* Scan to File or Email - Another nice feature, it is great to be able to scan to PDF without using the PC
* Individual Ink Cartridges for Each Color - Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow cartridges can be replaced as needed
* Sharp Touch Screen Front Panel - Provides easy access to configuration and functions
Installation was a relatively easy, but significantly time consuming, process and the Quick Start instructions were accurate and easy to follow. My observations on the installation process:
* Unboxing and removal of protective tape, cardboard, and plastic was fairly straight forward
* Installation of Printheads and Ink Cartridges was very easy
* Self alignment process took a long time (about 20 minutes) and was very noisy
* Wireless network setup (with WEP) was easy to configure from the front panel
* Software and Driver Installation from CD was smooth on my MS Windows XP, Vista, and Vista 64 Bit PCs
Note: Be sure to click on the option that allows you to select which software is going to be installed, otherwise you will get several "extra" items like the "Yahoo" tool bar on your browser.
The printing capabilities are very good for an all-in-one, with the following observations:
* Print Speed - Very fast for an inkjet
* Duplex Printing - Works very well and is reasonably fast, even with the "Ink Drying" delay
* Noisy and Vibrations - This printer does make a good bit of noise and shakes quite a bit when printing
* Quality - Normal prints are very good and the few photos I tried came out perfectly acceptable
The FAX setup was quick and easy, with the installation software walking you through the options.
Scanning - The option to scan to a network folder (as a PDF) is very cool and works well. The OCR (image to text) also performed well and is a useful feature. Importing images into photo editing software was easy and seamless as the scanner was recognized by my programs immediately after installation.
Copying - This unit works well as a stand alone copier and can be set to use the ADF or directly from the scanner surface. Color or Black & White can be selected from the buttons on the all-in-one or from the Front Panel.
Overall, this is a great all-in-one for the price and more than meets my needs for my home office use.
Highly Recommended!
Excellent Wireless All-In-One Printer with Many Options March 18, 2009
Brian Koch (MI United States)
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
This is an excellent home or small office printer with lots of nice touches and options. The print quality is excellent, and it has lots of useful features. It was easy to set up and use immediately but also has lots of configuration options that you can use if you want. I did not test the Fax capabilities.
Set up was easy and straightforward. This involved unpacking (there is a nice packing chart printed on one of the box flaps) and following the nine step Start instructions. This looked too skimpy at first but at each step I discovered that care had been taken so that it was obvious how things should go. A real pleasure. I spent fifteen minutes putting the duplexer, 2 printheads, 4 ink cartridges, and the paper tray together. I spent twenty minutes initializing and configuring the printer from it's console. This included the printer automatically detecting my wireless network and getting an IP address from the router DHCP server. Another fifteen minutes installing software on my desktop computer and I was done.
The printer is quiet but when printing it really shakes my Sauder printer stand left-to-right. This is a little alarming and I might move it somewhere more solid.
The wireless connection strength is excellent, including in a closed room in the basement with my 5 year old 802.11b D-Link wireless router on the second floor. One reason I wanted a wireless printer is so I can easily set it up in different places for short periods of time where there are no desktop computers or network cables. At about 25 pounds, I had no problems doing this. However it takes about two minutes to check the device and clean the printhead every time you turn it on.
Among the many nice features are an embedded web server that allows full access to all the printer configuration and diagnostics from any web browser. You can configure e-mail alerts for many common events such as low ink levels, paper jams, or out of paper. It has the ability to scan directly to a network folder from the console or to e-mail right from the printer console. Some of these require some mildly technical configuration (like your internet provider SMTP server).
Document printing, scanning and copying were all excellent as you would expect from a printer in this class. Duplexing from both the printer and the copier worked well with the printer pausing for a few seconds after the first side is printed to let the ink dry. Color copying seemed adequate but the colors were a little dull compared to the originals. Photo scanning and printing only required a few configuration tweaks and I was very happy.
When I inserted the supplied CD into my Windows XP machine, it offered to install a bewildering array of software. The HP Solution Center is the most useful. It allows faxing and scanning from the computer as well as configuration and status. It also comes with HP Photosmart Essential for organizing and editing photos. I haven't played with this yet.
HP really got a lot of details right with this printer. If you want an excellent wireless All-In-One printer, the HP 8500 will definitely satisfy.
Excellent Multifunction Offering for a Home Office April 15, 2009
Sires (It's a Toss Up Right Now)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I've used HP printers for decades now-- from an ancient Lasarjet II (now that was a workhorse!) to my first home printer, which was an HP inkjet. I've always found them to be reliable and sturdy.
What I really feared though, was that the increase in complexity due to the numerous functions would cause an increase in potentional problems.
It's been several weeks though since I set this up and the problems have been minimal (crosses fingers). The set up was easy as usual. Our network is both wired and wireless. The wireless functionality went without a hitch. I am not ready to scrap the printer at each workstation because it's annoying to have to go to another room to check pages. But I have no problems with the printer part of it. I did dump the FAX machine because this one was better than my old Brother which did not play nice with a number of other fax brands.
The scanner is pretty good doing legal and regular paper sized scans. It's not as fast as my dedicated sheet fed scanner but a good back up. My software recognized it just fine.
Would recommend for a home office or a very small office set up where a central printer wouldn't be an inconvenience. I haven't really noticed any downside although I will update this review if something happens in the future.
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