HP Officejet Pro 8500 Printer Overview
Introducing the HP Officejet Pro 8500 Premier All-in-One Printer – A909n, boasting the Product number CB025A. This device is also closely related to the HP Officejet Pro 8500 Wireless All-in-One Printer – A909g. The printer’s physical dimensions measure 19.5 x 13 x 18.9 inches (HWD) and weighs 34 lbs with the second tray. However, with the optional duplexer installed, the weight is reduced to 28 lbs.
With its sleek design and impressive features, this printer provides efficient and reliable printing, scanning, copying, and faxing capabilities. Its cutting-edge technology allows for high-quality prints and speedy production, making it the perfect addition to any office setting.
Experience the convenience and ease of use that comes with this top-of-the-line printer. Its advanced features include wireless connectivity, automatic document feeder, and a large paper capacity. With the HP Officejet Pro 8500 Premier All-in-One Printer – A909n, you can expect nothing short of excellence in your printing needs.
Cartridges and Printheads
The HP 940 Black/Yellow Officejet Printhead with part number C4900A is the designated printhead for this device. It is a crucial component that ensures precise, high-quality printing results. Meanwhile, the HP 940 Magenta/Cyan Officejet Printhead is also available for use with this device.
As a professional user, it is important to understand the significance of these printheads and their respective roles in the printing process. The printheads are responsible for delivering ink onto the page, and they must be carefully maintained to avoid clogs or other issues that could compromise print quality.
By utilizing these reliable HP printheads, users can expect consistent, accurate results that meet their high standards. So whether you are printing documents, graphics, or photographs, trust in the HP 940 printheads to deliver outstanding performance and reliability.
The required cartridges are;
1. Introducing the HP 940XL black Officejet ink cartridge – the perfect choice for your printing needs. This high-capacity cartridge offers exceptional quality and longevity, ensuring that your documents and images look crisp and professional.
2. For those in North America, the HP 940 black Officejet ink cartridge provides reliable and consistent performance. With its easy installation and long-lasting ink, you can count on this cartridge to deliver exceptional printing results every time.
3. Experience brilliant cyan hues with the HP 940XL Officejet ink cartridge. This high-capacity cartridge is designed to provide outstanding print quality and endurance, making it the ideal choice for all your printing needs.
4. Available exclusively for North American users, the HP 940 cyan Officejet ink cartridge is a dependable and high-quality option for your printing needs. With its rich cyan tones and consistent performance, this cartridge is a must-have for any office.
5. Bring your images to life with the HP 940XL magenta Officejet ink cartridge. This high-capacity cartridge is designed to produce stunning, long-lasting prints with exceptional quality and clarity.
6. For North American users, the HP 940 magenta Officejet ink cartridge offers exceptional performance and reliability. With its high-capacity and superior ink technology, you can trust this cartridge to produce vibrant and vivid magenta tones with every print.
7. Get exceptional results with the HP 940XL yellow Officejet ink cartridge. Designed to provide long-lasting, high-quality prints, this cartridge is the perfect choice for all your printing needs.
8. North American users can count on the HP 940 yellow Officejet ink cartridge to deliver exceptional results. With its reliable performance and high-capacity ink, this cartridge is the perfect choice for all your printing needs.
System requirements
HP Officejet Pro 8500 Premier Printer Driver Downloads
Driver for Windows
The HP Officejet Pro 8500 Premier driver is compatible with various versions of Windows, including Windows 2000, Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows Vista, and Windows 7. Each version of Windows has unique system requirements that must be met.
For instance, to run the driver on Windows 2000 and Windows XP (32-bit), a minimum processor of Intel Pentium II or Celeron is required. However, HP recommends an Intel Pentium III or higher processor. Meanwhile, Windows XP (64-bit) requires an AMD Athlon 64, AMD Opteron, or Intel Xeon processor with Intel EMG4T. The manufacturer recommends an Intel Pentium 4 processor with Intel EMG4T for optimal performance.
For Windows Vista and Windows 7, a minimum processor of 800 MHz is required, although HP recommends a 1 GHz processor for optimal performance. It’s important to note that these requirements may change depending on other factors such as the amount of RAM and available hard drive space.
To ensure the best performance and compatibility, it’s recommended to check the system requirements before installing the HP Officejet Pro 8500 Premier driver on your Windows operating system.
The RAM for Windows 2000 and Windows XP is 128 MB while the recommended RAM size is 256 MB. Whereas the RAM size required for Windows Vista and Windows 7 is 512 MB, but HP recommends 1 GB or higher.
Before running the software, there must be a free disk space of 200 MB for Windows 2000 and Windows XP (32-bit). For Windows XP (64-bit), an open space of 410 MB must be free. While for Windows Vista, a free disk space of 765 MB must be available while the recommended space is 1.5 GB.
| Filename | Size | Download | |
| Full Feature Driver and Software for windows 8 8.1 10.exe (Recommended) | 260.84 MB | ||
| Full Feature Driver and Software for windows XP Vista and 7.exe (Recommended) | 296.12 MB | ||
| Print and Scan Driver – IT Professional Use Only for windows 8 and 8.1 32 bit.exe
, Windows 8 32-bit |
65.19 MB | ||
| Print and Scan Driver – IT Professional Use Only for windows 8 and 8.1 64 bit.exe
, Windows 8 64-bit |
67.24 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 Driver – IT Professional Use Only for windows XP 32 bit.exe | 4.58 MB | ||
| Basic Print and Scan Driver for windows XP vista and 7.exe | 241.38 MB | ||
| ePrint Software – Network and Wireless Connected Printers for windows 7 8 8.1 10 32 bit.exe
, Windows 7 32-bit |
26.22 MB | ||
| ePrint Software – Network and Wireless Connected Printers for windows 7 8 8.1 10 64 bit.exe
, Windows 7 64-bit |
31.19 MB | ||
| Download HP Officejet Pro 8500 driver from Hp website | |||
Driver for Mac OS
The HP Officejet Pro 8500 Premier driver supported versions include Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5 10.6 and OS X 10.7. They except v10.7 requires a processor of PowerPC with G3, G4, G5 or Intel Core Duo. Whereas, for Mac OS X 10.7, an Intel Core Duo processor. The available internal memory should 256 MB for OS 10.4, 10.5 and 10.6. The minimum hard disk free space is 500 MB while the recommended space is 800 MB.
| Filename | Size | Download | |
| Full Feature Drivers and Software for Mac OS X 10.6.dmg | 127.47 MB | ||
| Full Feature Driver and Software – Universal for Mac OS X 10.5.dmg | 168.73 MB | ||
| Download HP Officejet Pro 8500 driver from Hp website | |||
Connectivity
The primary connectivity is through the Hi-speed USB 2.0 port. The additional means of connecting include Memory card slots and network support.
Paper Handling
The input tray holds the maximum of 250 sheets of plain paper while the output tray can hold up to 100 sheets. This capacity holds a lesser number of sheets for other media types. Different media types that are compatible with HP Officejet Pro 8500 Premier printer include the Transparencies, Banners, Cards, Envelopes, Labels, Photo paper, etc. the automatic duplexer is not with the printer. The function of the automatic duplexer unit is to enable the printer to print on both sides of the paper automatically.
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Power Specifications
The Power consumption is 35 watts on actual printing and 40 watts while copying at Fast Draft mode. The printer works with a Universal Power Adapter that is external. The input voltage range is 100 to 240 VAC while the output voltage is 32 V DC at 2000 mA.