Average based on ISO/IEC 24711 or HP testing methodology and continuous printing. Actual yield varies considerably based on content of printed pages and other factors. Some ink from included cartridge is used to start up the printer. For details see http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies
First page out (black)
As fast as 15 sec
First page out (color)
As fast as 15 sec
Monthly duty cycle
Up to 15,000 pages
Recommended monthly print volume
250 to 1250 pages
*Footnote for recommended monthly print volume
HP recommends that the number of pages per month of imaged output be within the stated range for optimum device performance, based on factors including supplies replacement intervals and device life over an extended warranty period.
Print technology
HP Thermal Inkjet
Print resolution, black
Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Print Speed Footnote
Either after first page or after first set of ISO test pages. For details see www.hp.com/go/printerclaims
Media weight, recommended
20 to 24 lb
Print resolution, color
Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color (on HP Advanced Photo Paper, 1200 x 1200 input dpi)
Letter, legal, statement, executive, 3 x 5 in, 4 x 6 in, 5 x 7 in, 5 x 8 in, 4 x 10 in, 4 x 11 in, 4 x 12 in, 8 x 10 in, envelopes (No. 10, Monarch, DL)
Media sizes, custom
3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 in
Media types
Paper (brochure, inkjet, plain); photo paper, envelopes, cards (index), transparencies
Media weight
Tray 1: 16 to 28 lb (plain media), 16 to 66 lb (special media), up to 110 lb index (cards)
Aditional Specifications
Processor speed
384 MHz
Memory, standard
64 MB
Memory, maximum
64 MB
Print languages, standard
HP PCL 3 GUI
Scanner specifications
Scanner type
Flatbed, ADF
Scan resolution, optical
Up to 4800 dpi
Bit depth
48-bit
Scan size, maximum (flatbed)
8.5 x 11.7 in
Scan size, maximum (ADF)
8.5 x 14 in
Automatic paper sensor
No
Digital sending specifications
Digital sending features
No
Copier specifications
Copy speed, black (copies per minute)
Up to 35 cpm
Copy speed, color (copies per minute)
Up to 34 cpm
Copy resolution, black
Up to 1200 x 600 dpi
Copy resolution, color
Up to 1200 x 600 dpi
Copy reduce/enlarge settings
25 to 400%
Maximum number of copies
Up to 99 copies
Fax specifications
Fax transmission speed (seconds per page)
3 sec per page
Fax memory
Up to 125 pages
Fax note
Based on standard ITU-T test image #1 at standard resolution. More complicated pages or higher resolution will take longer and use more memory.
Fax resolution, black (dots per inch)
Up to 300 x 300 dpi
Speed dials, maximum number
Up to 99 numbers
Auto Redial
Yes
Fax delayed sending
Yes
Fax broadcast
48 locations
Junk fax barrier
Yes (requires Caller ID)
Polling
Yes
Remote retrieval
No
Fax forwarding
Yes
Faxing
Yes, color
Connectivity
Connectivity, standard
1 USB 2.0, 1 Ethernet, 1 PictBridge, 1 RJ-11 fax
Connectivity, optional
Print only: HP Jetdirect en1700 IPv4/IPv6 Print Server J7988G; HP Jetdirect en3700 Fast Ethernet external Print Server for network-capable Hi-speed USB 2.0 peripherals J7942G; HP Jetdirect ew2400 802.11g Wireless and Fast Ethernet External Print Server J7951G; HP bt500 Bluetooth USB 2.0 Wireless Adapter Q6273A. HP Wireless Printing Upgrade Kit (Americas: Q6236A, EMEA, APJ: Q6259A); HP 2101nw Wireless G Print Server (Americas: Q6301A, EMEA, APJ: Q6302A); Apple AirPort Express; Apple AirPort Extreme
Minimum system requirements
PC: Microsoft® Windows® 7 ready. For more information go to http://www.hp.com/go/Windows7. Windows® Vista®: 800 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor, 512 MB RAM, 425 MB hard disk space, Internet Explorer 7.0; Windows® XP x64: AMD Athlon® 64 or Opteron® processor, Intel Xeon or Pentium processor with Intel EM64T support; Windows® XP 32-bit SP1: 512 MB RAM, 410 MB hard disk space; Windows® XP x64 SP1: 512 MB RAM, 290 MB hard disk space; Internet Explorer 6.0. Windows® 2000 (SP 4), XP SP 1 Home, Professional, x64 Editions: Intel Pentium II, Celeron processor; Windows® 2000 SP4: 128 MB RAM, 200 MB hard disk space; For all systems: CD-ROM and USB. For Windows® Vista Starter Edition, Windows® XP x64 Edition Service Pack 1, Windows® XP Starter Edition, and Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 only the printer driver, scanner driver, and the Toolbox are available. Macintosh: Mac OS X v 10.4, v 10.5, v 10.6; PowerPC G3, G4, G5, or Intel Core processor; 256 MB RAM; 500 MB hard disk space; CD-ROM; USB
Compatible operating systems
Microsoft® Windows® 7 ready. For more information go to http://www.hp.com/go/windows7. Some features may not be available. Windows Vista® Ultimate (32-bit x86 and 64-bit), Windows Vista® Enterprise, Windows Vista® Business, Windows Vista® Home Premium, Windows Vista® Home Basic, Windows® XP Professional x64 (SP1), Windows® XP Home (SP1) and Professional (SP1) (32 and 64-bit), and Windows® 2000 (SP4), Mac OS X v 10.4.11 or higher, Mac OS X v 10.5.x, Mac OS X v 10.6, Linux (see http://www.hplip.net)
Photo printing
Display
LCD (2-line text)
Memory Card Compatibility
CompactFlash Type I and II, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Secure Digital (SD), High Capacity Secure Digital (SDHC), MultiMediaCard (MMC), xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Micro (adapter not included, purchase separately); Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard RS-MMC/MMC mobile, MMCmicro, miniSD, microSD (adapter not included, purchase separately)
Borderless Printing
Yes (up to 8.5 x 11 in, 215.9 x 279.4 mm)
Package weight
38.32 lb
Dimensions and weight
Product dimensions (W x D x H)
19.45 x 18.86 x 11.77 in
Product weight
26.24 lb
Package weight
38.32 lb
Power and operating requirements
Power supply
Input voltage: 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50 to 60 Hz
Power consumption
55 watts maximum
Power consumption, active
16 watts (printing); 34 watts (copy)
Power Consumption, Standby
5.8 watts
Power Consumption, Powersave
5.1 watts
Power Consumption, Off
0.4 watts
Power consumption note
Power measurement are based on Energy Star OM test procedure with 230 VAC, 50 Hz input.
HP Officejet Pro 8500 All-in-One, automatic two-sided printing accessory, HP 940 black/yellow printhead, HP 940 Cyan/Magenta printhead, HP 940 Black Officejet Ink Cartridge (~1000 pages), HP 940 Cyan Officejet Ink Cartridge (host), HP 940 Magenta Officejet Ink Cartridge (host), HP 940 Yellow Officejet Ink Cartridge (host): composite yield (~900 pages), power supply, power cord, phone cord, setup poster, Getting Started Guide, CD-ROMs (for software, Windows and Mac printer drivers, and User's Guide). [Average based on ISO/IEC 24711 or HP testing methodology and continuous printing. Actual yield varies considerably based on content of printed pages and other factors. Some ink from included cartridge is used to start up the printer. For details see http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies]
Cable included?
No, please purchase USB cable separately
Software included
HP Solution Center, HP Photosmart Essential, HP Smart Web Printing, HP Update, HP Document Manager, HP Product Assistant
Warranty
One-year limited hardware warranty, 24-hour, 7 days a week Web support, business hour phone support within warranty period
Base printer, plus: wireless networking, two-sided printing, legal-size scanner glass, touchscreen, Direct Digital Filing, additional 250-sheet paper tray, second set of color ink cartridges and creative software. *HP Digital Solutions are available with HP Officejet Pro products that are connected to a network—either through a wireless or wired (Ethernet) connection. However, these solutions are not available for products connected to a computer with a USB cable.
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