Printer HP Officejet Pro 8500 Overview
The HP Officejet Pro 8500 All-in-One Printer boasts three unique product codes: CB022A, CB793A, and CB862A. This versatile machine boasts a height of 19.5 inches, a width of 11.8 inches, and a depth of 18.9 inches, making it the perfect size for any workspace. In addition to its compact dimensions, it also features a weight of 26.2 pounds, ensuring easy portability.
System Requirements
HP Officejet Pro 8500 Printer Driver Downloads
Driver for Windows
| Filename | Size | Download | |
| Full Feature Drivers and Software for windows 8 8.1 and 10.exe (Recommended) | 260.84 MB | ||
| Basic Driver (IT Professional Use Only) for windows 8 and 8.1 32 bit.exe | 65.19 MB | ||
| Basic Driver (IT Professional Use Only) for windows 8 and 8.1 64 bit.exe | 67.24 MB | ||
| Full Feature Drivers and Software for windows XP Vista and 7.exe (Recommended) | 296.12 MB | ||
| Basic Driver (IT Professional Use Only) for windows 7 32 bit.exe | 90.12 MB | ||
| Basic Driver (IT Professional Use Only) for windows Vista and 7 64 bit.exe | 92.74 MB | ||
| Basic Print and Scan Driver for Windows XP Vista and 7.exe | 241.38 MB | ||
| WJA Printer Driver (IT Professional Use Only) for windows XP 32 bit.exe | 4.58 MB | ||
| ePrint Software – Network and Wireless Connected Printers for windows 7 8 8.1 10 32 bit.exe | 26.22 MB | ||
| ePrint Software – Network and Wireless Connected Printers for windows 7 8 8.1 10 64 bit.exe | 31.19 MB | ||
| Download HP Officejet Pro 8500 All-in-One Printer – A909a driver from HP website | |||
The specific version being used is a determining factor for the core system requirements. An example of this is Windows 2000 (SP 4) and Windows XP (32-bit), which necessitate an Intel Pentium II or Celeron processor. To ensure proper functionality, it is important to meet the necessary technical specifications.
Processor
According to HP, it is preferable to use an Intel Pentium III or higher processor. Windows XP (64-bit) requires an AMD Athlon 64, AMD Opteron, Intel Xeon processor with Intel EM64T support. In addition, it can also function with an Intel Pentium 4 processor with Intel EM64T. For systems that operate on Windows Vista and Windows 7, the minimum processor requirement is an 800 MHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor. Nonetheless, HP suggests a 1 GHz (32-bit or 64-bit) processor or higher for optimal performance.
RAM
The minimum RAM requirement for Windows 2000 and Windows XP stands at 128 MB, with a recommended size of 256 MB. On the other hand, Windows Vista and Windows 7 command a minimum RAM size of 512 MB, with 1 GB or higher being more propitious for these versions.
Hard disk space
Upon acquisition of the software, prior to installation, it is imperative to verify that the recommended hard disk space has been met. For Windows 2000 and XP (32-bit), a minimum of 200 MB is required, whereas XP (64-bit) necessitates at least 410 MB, though it is recommended by HP to have 500 MB. On the other hand, for Windows Vista and Windows 7, a minimum of 765 MB is needed, but the manufacturer highly recommends having 1.5 GB.
Driver for Mac OS
| Filename | Size | Download | |
| Full Feature Drivers and Software for Mac OS X 10.6.dmg | 127.47 MB | ||
| Full Feature Drivers and Software for Mac OS X 10.5.dmg | 168.73 MB | ||
| Download HP Officejet Pro 8500 All-in-One Printer – A909a driver from HP website | |||
The HP Officejet Pro 8500 driver is compatible with Mac OS X v10.4, v10.5, v10.6, and v10.7 operating systems. The processor requirements for these versions are a PowerPC with G3, G4, G5 or an Intel Core Duo processor. However, it’s worth noting that OS X 10.7 has a higher demand and requires an Intel Core 2 Duo or higher processor. Ensure that your device meets these specifications before you attempt to install the driver.
The optimal internal memory capacity for this device is 512 MB of RAM as recommended by HP, with a minimum requirement of 256 MB of RAM. However, it is important to note that the OS X 10.7 version has a higher RAM requirement of 2 GB or more. In terms of free disk space, Macintosh OS versions necessitate a minimum of 500 MB, although HP suggests having 800 MB of free disk space for optimal performance.
Other essential requirements include CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive and an SVGA 800 x 600 monitor with 16-bit color depth.
Printheads and Cartridges
In this HP Printer Officejet Pro 8500 All-in-One , there are two printheads and four cartridges with specific details. The two printheads for HP All-in-One Printer Officejet Pro 8500 are HP 940 Magenta/Cyan Officejet Printhead and HP 940 Black/Yellow Officejet Printhead.
The compatible cartridges include two categories, depending on the regions where the printer is in use;
| Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific | The Americas | |
| Black | HP 940XL Black Officejet Ink Cartridge | HP 940 Black Officejet Ink Cartridge |
| Cyan | HP 940XL Cyan Officejet Ink Cartridge | HP 940 Cyan Officejet Ink Cartridge |
| Magenta | HP 940XL Magenta Officejet Ink Cartridge | HP 940 Magenta Officejet Ink Cartridge |
| Yellow | HP 940XL Yellow Officejet Ink Cartridge | HP 940 Yellow Officejet Ink Cartridge |
Connectivity
The primary mode of connectivity is through the Hi-speed USB 2.0. Others are embedded networking port through the Ethernet and the memory card slot which is compatible for PictBridge. Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 and QuickTime 5.0 are also essential apps for the smooth working of this device.
Paper Handling
The input tray of HP Officejet Pro 8500 Printer can hold up to 250 sheets of plain paper while the output tray holds 100 sheets. The different media types the printer supports apart from the plain paper include Transparencies, Cards, Banners, Labels, Envelopes, etc.
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Limitation
The printer has no duplexer, which could have allowed it to print on both sides of the paper.