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HP Officejet Pro 8500A Plus e-All-in-One Printer (A910g)

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The HP Officejet Pro 8500A Plus inkjet all-in-one offers the convenience of Web connectivity, but both business and home users will prefer the Epson WorkForce 840's reduced footprint and versatility.

Reviews

  • 7.5

    CNET Review

    April 19, 2011 | 10:13 PM PDT

    The Good: The HP Officejet Pro 8500A Plus has an ample feature set that includes AirPrint and ePrint functionality as well as print, scan, copy, and fax functions, automatic duplexing, and an autodocument feeder.

    The Bad: The printer is big, slow to power on and pricier than competing models, and a single 250-sheet input tray reduces its appeal for busy offices.

    The Bottom Line: The HP Officejet Pro 8500A Plus inkjet all-in-one offers the convenience of Web connectivity, but both business and home users will prefer the Epson WorkForce 840's reduced footprint and versatility.

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  • 8.5

    alaTest.com

    May 26, 2012 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 4330 reviews of HP Officejet Pro 8500 from international magazines and websites.

    The Verdict: Experts rate this product 78/100 and users 68/100. Comparing these reviews to 359798 other Printers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 85/100 = Very Good.

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  • 10.0

    pcpro.co.uk

    January 12, 2012 | 12:00 AM PST

    Review Summary: Can an inkjet really handle small office printing duties? HP has no doubt it can, and we agree

    The Verdict: A superlative scanner, great document prints, impressively low running costs and a comprehensive list of office features. Expensive, but worth it

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  • No Rating

    techsmart.co.za

    June 6, 2011 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: The Officejet Pro 8500A Plus completes our HP Officejet trinity, following in the footsteps of the 7500A Wide Format and 6500A Plus. It brings business chic looks and savvy AIO performance to the home and small office.

    The Verdict: HP delivers another rock solid business AIO in the Officejet Pro 8500A Plus. It offers a quick printing pace and quality, very decent scanning and copying, as well as added functionality in the form of ePrint and Air Print. Compared to the 6500A Plus,...

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  • 9.0

    tbreak.com

    February 21, 2011 | 12:00 AM PST

    Review Summary: A printer with an App Store.

    The Verdict: Alternatively, the HP OfficeJet Pro 8500A Plus also has a web server built-in and you can access that through almost any modern browser. The web server is quite rich in functionality allowing you to scan and fax documents as well as check supply levels...

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  • 8.0

    goodgearguide.com.au

    January 20, 2011 | 12:00 AM PST

    Review Summary: The HP Officejet Pro 8500A Plus is a multifunction inkjet printer aimed at small and medium businesses. It is able to print draft documents very quick...

    The Verdict: HP's Web-enabled applications platform doesn't offer much in the way of extra value for business users at the moment, but as a medium-volume document printer the HP Officejet Pro 8500A Plus is a good choice nonetheless. This inkjet multifunction...

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  • 8.0

    gadgetspeak.com

    January 19, 2011 | 12:00 AM PST

    Review Summary: This is quite a large unit that is certainly a multi function unit. My interest was the claim made with that it 'cost 50% less per page than colour lasers'. I am sure we all know normally a mono laser is far more frugal than an inkjet.

    The Verdict: Scanning again can be done direct from the machine but if you want output to go to the PC it needs to be connected. An ‘everyday scan’ takes 10seconds while an excellent OCR image (using I R I S) takes only 15seconds

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  • 2.0

    trustedreviews.com

    December 12, 2010 | 12:00 AM PST

    Review Summary: HP's top multifunction inkjet rivals low-end colour laser machines and offers both touchscreen control and remote printing via ePrint.

    The Verdict: This is a fine, robust inkjet all-in-one, well up to general use in a small office. The touch panel works well and is much easier to use than equivalent physical keys. Possibly more of a gimmick is the ePrint facility, though some ‘must-have' use may...

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  • 7.0

    macworld.com

    December 7, 2010 | 12:00 AM PST

    Review Summary: Touch-sensitive controls, inexpensive inks, and a legal-size scanner raise this MFP above the competition.

    The Verdict: The shiny, all-black Officejet Pro 8500a Plus might look a bit like something out of a sci-fi flick, but there's nothing alien about using it. The entire control panel, from the large, 2.4-inch color LCD to the surrounding controls (which light up only...

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  • No Rating

    itreviews.co.uk

    November 24, 2010 | 12:00 AM PST

    Review Summary: We're used to the idea of buying an inkjet printer for the home and a laser for the office, so the idea of an inkjet MFD (Multi Function Device) that is intended for office duties sounds ...

    The Verdict: HP has managed to deliver an inkjet printer that makes a perfectly decent office MFD, however the Pro 8500A has its quirks. The list of features covers all the options and the running costs are pleasingly low. Having said that the speed isn't all that...

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  • No Rating

    pcworld.com

    November 19, 2010 | 12:00 AM PST

    Review Summary: The HP Officejet Pro 8500A Plus color inkjet multifunction printer (for printing, copying, scanning, and faxing) may look expensive at $300 (as of November 17, 2010), but you get a lot for the money. It's a comprehensive small-office machine with...

    The Verdict: Touch-sensitive controls, cheap inks, and a legal-size scanner raise this MFP above the competition.

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Price Range: $329.95 - $329.95

  • Manufacturer: HP
  • Part number: CM756A#B1H

General

  • Fax Type
    Plain paper
  • Printing Technology
    Ink-jet - Color
  • Monthly Duty Cycle (max)
    15000 impressions
  • Recommended Monthly Volume
    250 - 1250 pages
  • Display Diagonal Size
    4.3"
  • Display Features
    Touch screen
  • Width
    19.8 in
  • Depth
    18.6 in
  • Height
    11.1 in
  • Weight
    25.4 lbs

Memory

  • Standard Memory
    128 MB
  • Max Supported Memory
    128 MB
  • Supported Flash Memory
    Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, xD-Picture Card

Copying

  • Max Copying Speed
    up to 35 ppm (mono) / up to 34 ppm (color)
  • Max Copying Resolution
    up to 1200 x 600 dpi (mono) / up to 1200 x 600 dpi (color)
  • Max Document Enlargement
    400 %
  • Max Document Reduction
    25 %
  • Maximum Copies
    99
  • Automatic Duplexing
    Yes

Printing

  • Inkjet Technology
    HP Thermal Inkjet
  • Max Printing Resolution
    up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (mono) / up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (color)
  • Max Printing Speed
    up to 35 ppm (mono) / up to 34 ppm (color)
  • Ink Cartridge Configuration
    4 individual ink tanks
  • Ink Palette Supported (Colors)
    cyan, magenta, yellow, black
  • Color
    4-ink
  • Printer Drivers / Emulations
    PCL 3
  • Ink Type
    HP Vivera Inks
  • Automatic Duplexing
    Yes
  • First Print Out Time B/W
    14 sec
  • First Print Out Time Color
    15 sec

Scanning

  • Optical Resolution
    4800 x 4800 dpi
  • Gray Scale Depth
    8 bit
  • Color Depth
    48 bit

Fax Machine

  • Max Transmission Speed
    33.6 Kbps
  • Fax Resolutions
    203 x 98 dpi, 203 x 196 dpi, 300 x 300 dpi, 200 x 200 dpi
  • Total Memory Capacity
    120 pages
  • PC Faxing
    Yes

Fax Machine Features

  • Features
    Junk fax barrier, Automatic redialing

Document & Media Handling

  • Max Original Size
    Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in)
  • Document Feeder Capacity
    50 sheets
  • Max Copy Size
    Legal (8.5 in x 14 in)
  • Supported Media Type
    Cards, Envelopes, Transparencies, Plain paper, Photo paper
  • Standard Media Capacity
    250 sheets
  • Max Media Capacity
    500 sheets
  • Output Trays Capacity
    150 sheets
  • Document & Media Handling Details
    ADF - 50 sheets - Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Input tray - 250 sheets - Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) weight: 60 g/m2 - 250 g/m2, Output tray - 150 sheets - Legal (8.5 in x 14 in)
  • Speed Details
    Printing : up to 35 ppm ( A4 ) - B/W draft, Printing : up to 34 ppm ( A4 ) - Color draft, Printing : up to 15 ppm ( A4 ) - B/W normal, Printing : up to 11 ppm ( A4 ) - Color normal, Copying : up to 34 ppm ( A4 ) - Color draft, Copying : up to 35 ppm ( A4 ) - B/W draft

PC Connectivity

  • PC Connection Availability
    Yes
  • PC Connection
    IEEE 802.11n, Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX, Hi-Speed USB, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
  • Network Protocols
    TCP/IP
  • Operating System Support
    Apple Mac OS X 10.6.x, Linux, MS Windows 7, MS Windows XP SP2, Apple Mac OS X 10.5, MS Windows Vista
  • Software Included
    Drivers & utilities

Power

  • Power
    AC 110/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
  • Power Consumption Operational
    32 Watt
  • Power Consumption Standby
    4.9 Watt

Miscellaneous

  • Direct Printing Specifications
    PictBridge
  • Consumables Included
    1 x Cartridge ( Black ) - up to 1000 pages, 1 x Cartridge ( Cyan ) - up to 900 pages, 1 x Cartridge ( Magenta ) - up to 900 pages, 1 x Cartridge ( Yellow ) - up to 900 pages
  • Microsoft Certifications
    Compatible with Windows 7

Environmental Standards

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified
    Yes

Environmental Parameters

  • Sound Emission
    7.1 dBA (idle) / 57 dBA (operating)
  • Min Operating Temperature
    41 °F
  • Max Operating Temperature
    104 °F
  • Humidity Range Operating
    25 - 75%

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