PrintProduct specifications
This document contains specifications for the product, including product numbers, system requirements, and print speed.
HP Officejet Pro 8500 All-in-One printer
System requirements
The following tables contain the minimum system requirements for supported Windows and Macintosh operating systems.
Windows system requirements
Supported Windows operating systems
: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows XP x64, Windows Vista, and Windows 7
NOTE:For Windows 2000 SP 4, Windows XP x64 Edition SP 1, Windows XP SP 1 Starter
Edition, and Windows Vista Starter Edition, only
the printer driver, scanner driver, and printer
Toolbox are available.
| Component | Minimum system requirement | Recommended system requirement | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, Windows XP (32-bit) | Intel Pentium II or Celeron processor | Intel Pentium III or higher processor | |
| Windows XP x64 | AMD Athlon 64, AMD Opteron, Intel Xeon processor with Intel EM64T support, or Intel Pentium 4 processor with Intel EM64T support | AMD Athlon 64, AMD Opteron, Intel Xeon processor with Intel EM64T support, or Intel Pentium 4 processor with Intel EM64T support | ||
| Windows Vista and Windows 7 | 800 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor | 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor or higher | ||
| RAM | Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, Windows XP (32-bit), Windows XP x64 | 128 MB | 256 MB or higher | |
| Windows Vista and Windows 7 | 512 MB | 1 GB or higher | ||
| Free disk space | Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, Windows XP x64 | 200 MB | 500 MB | |
| Windows XP (32-bit) | 410 MB | 500 MB | ||
| Windows Vista and Windows 7 | 765 MB | 1.5 GB | ||
| CD-ROM drive | CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive | |||
| Browser | Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, Windows XP (32-bit), Windows XP x64 | Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later | ||
| Windows Vista and Windows 7 | Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or later | |||
| Connectivity* | Network support | Embedded networking | ||
| USB support | USB 2.0 HS | |||
| Memory cards | Card slots PictBridge | |||
| Other | Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later | |||
NOTE:A USB cable can be purchased from any reputable dealer.
Macintosh system requirements
Supported Macintosh operating systems
: Mac OS X v10.4, v10.5, v10.6, and v10.7.
| Component | Minimum system requirement | Recommended system requirement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5, and 10.6 | PowerPC with G3, G4, G5, or Intel Core Duo processor | PowerPC with G3, G4, G5, or Intel Core Duo processor |
| OS X 10.7 | Intel Core 2 Duo processor | Intel Core 2 Duo or higher processor | |
| Memory | Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5, and 10.6 | 256 MB | 512 MB or higher |
| OS X 10.7 | 2 GB | 2 GB or higher | |
| Browser | Any browser | ||
| Free disk space | 500 MB | 800 MB or higher | |
| Connectivity USB | Network support USB support Memory cards | Embedded networking Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Card slots PictBridge | |
| Other | CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive Available USB port and USB cable Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later (recommended) Quick Time 5.0 or later (recommended) SVGA 800 x 600 monitor with 16-bit color (32-bit color recommended) Internet access (recommended) | ||
NOTE:A USB cable can be purchased from any reputable dealer.
Physical dimensions
| Dimension | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Height | 494 mm (19.5 inches) |
| Width | 299 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Depth | 479 mm (18.9 inches) |
| Weight | 11.9 kg (26.2 pounds) |
Cartridges
The printing mechanism for this product involves two printheads and four cartridges. Review the following tables for printheads and cartridges that are compatible with your product.
Printheads
Cartridges
*Some cartridges provide more page yield than others.
Click here for more information about page yields.
Paper-handling specifications
Review the following tables for specifications regarding paper handling.
Paper tray capacities
| Tray | Type | Weight | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tray | Paper | 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb bond) | Up to 250 sheets of plain paper (25 mm [1 inch] stacked) |
| Transparencies | n/a | Up to 70 sheets (17 mm [0.67 inch] stacked) | |
| Photo paper | 280 g/m2 (75 lb bond) | Up to 100 sheets (17 mm [0.67 inch] stacked) | |
| Labels | n/a | Up to 100 sheets (17 mm [0.67 inch] stacked) | |
| Envelopes | 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb bond envelope) | Up to 30 sheets (17 mm [0.67 inch] stacked) | |
| Cards | Up to 200 g/m2 (110 lb index) | Up to 80 cards | |
| Duplexer | Paper | 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb bond) | n/a |
| Output tray | All supported media | n/a | Up to 100 sheets of plain paper (text printing) |
NOTE:Output tray capacity is affected by the type of paper and the amount of ink you are using. HP recommends emptying the output tray frequently.
Paper sizes
| Type | Size |
|---|---|
| Plain paper | Letter: 216 x 280 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) Legal: 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches) A4: 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.70 inches) |
| Envelopes | U.S. 10: 105 x 241 mm (4.125 x 9.5 inches) U.S. 9: 98 x 225 mm (3.9 x 8.9 inches) A2: 111 x 146 mm (4.4 x 5.8 inches) DL: 110 x 220 mm (4.3 x 8.7 inches) C6: 114 x 162 mm (4.5 x 6.4 inches) |
| Transparency film | Letter: 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) A4: 210 x 297 mm |
| Premium Photo Paper | 102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 inches)
Letter: 216 x 280 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) A4: 210 x 297 mm |
| Cards | A6: 105 x 148.5 mm (4.13 x 5.83 inches) Index card: 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches) Index card: 101 x 152 mm (4 x 6 inches) Index card Letter: 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) |
| Labels | Letter: 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) A4: 210 x 297 mm |
| Custom | 102 x 152 mm up to 216 x 356 mm (4 x 6 inches up to 8.5 x 14 inches) |
Print margins
| Media | Top (TM) | Left (LM) | Right (RM) | Bottom (BM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Letter, U.S. Legal, A4, U.S. Statement, 8.5 x 13 inch, customized media, photo media | 3.3 mm (0.13 inch) | 3.3 mm (0.13 inch) | 3.3 mm (0.13 inch) | 3.3 mm (0.13 inch) |
| U.S. Executive, B5, A5, cards | 3.3 mm (0.13 inch) | 3.3 mm (0.13 inch) | 3.3 mm (0.13 inch) | 3.3 mm (0.13 inch) |
| Envelopes | 3.3 mm (0.13 inch) | 3.3 mm (0.13 inch) | 16 mm (0.63 inch) | 16 mm (0.63 inch) |
Printing specifications
- Water resistant printing
- Improved Fade Resistance
- Borderless Brochure printing
- Black print resolution : Up to 1200 dpi with pigmented black ink
- Color print resolution : HP enhanced photo quality with Vivera inks (up to 4800 by 1200 dpi Optimized on HP Premium Plus photo papers with 1200 x 1200 input dpi)
- Print method : Drop-on-demand thermal inkjet printing
- Device languages : HP PCL 3 enhanced
- Print speed : In pages per minute (ppm)*
Print Mode Print speed* Black Color Draft Up to 35 ppm Up to 34 ppm ISO Up to 15 ppm Up to 11 ppm * See www.hp.com/go/inkjetprinter for details. (in English) - Duty cycle : 7.5K pages/month
Copying specifications
- Digital image processing
- Up to 99 copies from original (varies by model)
- Digital zoom: from 25 to 400% (varies by model)
- Fit to page, copy preview
- Copy speed: In pages per minute (ppm)*
Print mode Type Copy speed Best Black Up to .85 Color Up to .75 Normal Black Up to 4.1 Color Up to 2.8 Fast Black Up to 20 Color Up to 13 *See www.hp.com/go/inkjetprinter for details. (in English)
Scanning specifications
- Image editor included
- Integrated OCR software automatically converts scanned text to editable text
- Twain-compliant interface
- Resolution: 4800 x 4800 ppi optical, up to 19,200 ppi enhanced
- Color: 16-bit per RGB color, 48-bit total
- Maximum scan size from glass: color display: 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)
- Maximum scan size from ADF: 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)
Faxing specifications
- Walk-up black-and-white and color fax capability
- Up to 110 speed dials (varies by model)
- Up to 120-page memory (varies by model, based on ITU-T Test Image #1 at standard resolution). More complicated pages or higher resolution takes longer and uses more memory.
- Manual fax send and receive
- Automatic busy redial up to five times (varies by model)
- Automatic no-answer redial one time (varies by model)
- Confirmation and activity reports
- CCITT/ITU Group 3 fax with Error Correction Mode
- 33.6 Kbps transmission
- 3 seconds per page speed at 33.6 Kbps (based on ITU-T Test Image #1 at standard resolution). More complicated pages or higher resolution takes longer and uses more memory.
- Ring detect with automatic fax/answering machine switching
- Resolution:
Type dpi setting Photo Very fine Fine Standard Black 196 x 203 (8-bit grayscale) 300 x 300 196 x 203 196 x 98 Color 200 x 200 200 x 200 200 x 200 200 x 200 - Fax to PC Specifications:
- Supported file type: Uncompressed TIFF
- Supported fax types: black-and-white faxes
Power specifications
- Power supply : Universal power adapter (external)
- Power requirements :
- Input voltage : 100 to 240 VAC (± 10%), 50/60 Hz (± 3Hz)
- Output voltage : 32 Vdc at 2000 mA
- Power consumption : 35 watts printing (Fast Draft Mode); 40 watts copying (Fast Draft Mode)
Acoustic emission specifications
Print in Draft mode, noise levels per
ISO 7779
- Sound pressure (bystander position) : LpAm 57 (dBA) (mon Draft print)
- Sound power : LwAd 7.0(BA)
Memory card specifications
- Maximum recommended number of files on a memory card : 1000
- Maximum recommended individual file size : 12 megapixel maximum, 8 MB maximum
- Maximum recommended memory card size : 1 GB (solid state only)NOTE:Approaching any of the recommended maximums on a memory card might cause the performance of the device to be slower than expected.
Supported memory card types
- CompactFlash (Type I and II)
- Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro, MagicGate Memory Stick DuoNOTE:Memory Stick Duo requires an adapter, which must be purchased separately. Not using an adapter may damage the device.
- Memory Stick Micro (requires adapter, sold separately)
- Secure Digital
- High-Capacity Secure Digital
- miniSD, microSD (requires adapter, sold separately)
- MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure MultiMediaCard
- Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC), MMC Mobile, MMCmicro (requires adapter, sold separately)
- xD-Picture Card
Environmental specifications
Review the following sections for environmental specifications.
Operating environment
- Operating temperature : 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F)
- Recommended operating conditions : 15° to 32° C (59° to 90° F)
- Recommended relative humidity : 25 to 75% noncondensing
Storage environment
- Storage temperature : -5° to 60° C (23° to 140° F)
- Storage relative humidity : Up to 90% noncondensing at a temperature of 60° C (150° F)
Energy Star
This product is designed to reduce power consumption and save natural resources without compromising product performance. It has been designed to reduce total energy consumption both during operation and when the device is not active. This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR®, which is a voluntary program established to encourage the development of energy-efficient office products.
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered service mark of the U.S. EPA. As an ENERGY STAR partner, HP has determined that this product meets ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
For more information, go to the
Energy Star Web site
(in English).
Material safety data sheets
To view Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), go to
http://www.hp.com/go/msds
(in English).
Ozone production
This product generates no appreciable ozone gas (O3
).
Paper and plastic use
This product is suited for the use of recycled paper according to DIN 19309 and EN 12281:2002. Plastic parts over 25 grams (0.88 ounces) are marked according to international standards that enhance the ability
to identify plastics for recycling purposes at the end of product life.
Recycling program
HP offers an increasing number of product return and recycling programs in many countries and regions,
and partners with some of the largest electronic recycling centers throughout the world. HP
conserves resources by reselling some of its most popular products. For more information about the recycling of HP products, go to
www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/
(in English).
Regulatory specifications
The following sections contain information about the product and regulatory specifications.
Regulatory model number
For regulatory identification purposes, the product is assigned a Regulatory Model Number. The
Regulatory Model Number for the product is SNPRC-0703-01 (HP Officejet Pro 8500 All-in-One
Series). This regulatory number should not be confused with the marketing name (HP
Officejet Pro 8500 All-in-One Series) or product number.
Exposure to radio frequency radiation
The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio
frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such a manner
that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. This
product and any attached external antenna, if supported, shall be placed in such
a manner to minimize the potential for human contact during normal operation. In
order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure
limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches)
during normal operation.
