HP Officejet Pro 8500A & Windows 8

My new computer is loaded with Windows 8 and my HP OFFICEJET PRO 8500A program disk (version 22.0.0) is only compatible with XP, Vista and Windows 7 and it will not loadup.
Can a more current program disk for my printer be obtained to support Windows 8 or is there an HP online download that can be obtained?

Hi rsee,
Download and install the latest software from the following link:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?softwareitem=mp-109378-2&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en...
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HP Officejet Pro 8500A Plus and Windows 8

Hi all ~
Can anyone tell us what this means and walk us through a fix? (You'll know from the question what our level of expertise is....)
We've had an HP Office Pro 8500A Plus for a couple of years. We just got HP TouchSmart with Windows 8 and while we can print from the computer just fine, we can't scan. When loading the printer CD, we get a message that reads: "install cannot continue....The operating system of this computer is not supported....Upgrade the operating system"
We don't know how to proceed.
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Since you are getting an error that the operating system is not supported, you may benefit from going to the HP website and downloading the installation package from there. Here is a link directly to that site (US Version): HP Officejet 8500A Plus Full Feature Software and Drivers.
In this link, you will find all of the software downloads available for the printer.
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If you are installing the printer with a USB cord, unplug the cord before proceeding. Let me know if I can be of any more assistance.
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HP OFFICEJET PRO 8500A PLUS on Windows 2003 Server

I'm trying to install the Windows 2003 driver for the HP OFFICEJET PRO 8500A PLUS but the installtion halts and says the operating system is not supported. The O/S is fully patched. Does anyone have a go around for this? I simply need it for Terminal Services users.

Where did you get the driver pack from? Also are you running a 32 or 64 bit version of Windows 2003 Server?
This is the version of the driver pack you need: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?softwareitem=bi-105951-1&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en...
Let me know if this is what you already downloaded and also the questions from above.
Thanks!
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My new Officejet Pro 8500a on a Windows XP machine will not print from the Internet.

I just purchased and installed an Officejet Pro 8500a all-in-one and everything seems to work fine except that the maachine will not print from the internet. I use Windows XP home and and the Firefox browser. The printer is connected directly to the computer, and is not directly connected to the Internet or any other network.

The Officejet 8500 printers take individual ink cartridges (IIC); that machine requires that all cartridges be installed to ensure that the printhead does not get damaged. Ink is used in the printer not just for printing, but maintain the printer and the printhead. One can reduce the amount of color ink the printer uses by changing the printer settings to Grayscale or use black ink only. Page 34 of the user manual shows how one can change those settings when printing documents. For further information on how ink is used in the printer; one can look as this page here where it goes into detail on the different ways that ink is used in the printer.
I would just replace the color cartridge that the printer indicates needs replacing when the machine alerts you to low ink. I would not replace all colors at once when only one is in need of replacing.
I hope that this helps.
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HP Officejet Pro 8500A Plus printing issues

I have been having two new issues suddenly (within the past 2 weeks) with my HP Officejet Pro 8500A Plus. I am trying to print from my iMac 27 inch running OS.X 10.8.4 Both the mac and the printer are connected to a wireless network via an Xfinity Wireless Gateway. I have just replaced the ink cartridges in the printer but am unable to print black & white. In fact everything is comming out kinda pink. I have posted on HP's support site and was told to
Download and install this: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL907
Restart your Mac.
Reset the printing system:
- Go to System Preferences > Print & Scan
- Right (or control) click in the rectangle listing your printers and select Reset Printing System.
WARNING - this will delete ALL of your printers!
- Select the plus sign to re-add a printer. Select the Defualt tab on the top of the window. Look for the printer, select it and then next to the "Use" pulldown, select the printer model (not AirPrint). Wait until the "Add" button becomes available. Click it.
Having done that initially my problem was solved. But now I'm having the problem again. I went through the above steps again, but still not able to print. Are there any suggestions for a fix. Is anyone else seen this issue? Is there a particular printer manufacturer that works well with Apple. Because at this point I have a large paperweight that is of no use to me!

The fact that it was solved and then came back points to some (unknown) issue with your Mac's software.
Try these generic fixes first (and then do the reset printing system and re-add again):
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1417
(one of the three methods - I like Disk Utility best - you can also repair disk permissions while there.)

Scanning Problem - HP Officejet Pro 8500a

I've had a problem with scanning from my iMac running 10.6.8 (and lesser versions) to my HP Officejet Pro 8500a over my wifi network.
Printing works flawlessly. When I try to scan a single-page document or photo, it scans only about HALF of the page then stops. It doesn't matter if I scan using the Preview, Print and Fax or what.
I've searched these forums for anyone reporting a similar problem but can't find any.
Any help would be appreciated. Apple Support has not been helpful.
Thanks!

Try this: Open the HP Device Manager. Click Information and Settings. Select Scan preferences from the drop down list. Uncheck the box that says Skip Scan Preview Window. Now when you scn, you look at the preview and drag the lines to whatever you want to scan.

HP Officejet Pro 8500A Premium will not print docs from computer, but will print a test page.

HP Officejet Pro 8500A Premium will not print docs from computer, but will print a test page. I continually get a message that the computer cannot communicate with the printer.   Not only will it not print docs, it will not print web pages using IE 11 or Google Chrome.
I've used Print and Scan Doctor, it always reports there are no issues and prints a test page even though I can't print anything else.
Each time I want to print, I must reboot the computer. After reboot I have one chance to print.   This problem started February 15, 2015.
My operating system is Windows 8.1.   I have unintalled the HP software, rebooted, then reinstalled the software:
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The desk top is installed with a Netgear Network card I don't know the model, but I had it tested by a PC Tech to confirm that the card is working.   The card and Windows 8.1 were installed on January 3, 2015.
I have run virus scans and malware scans. Each time they show there are no issues with my desktop. What kind of desktop? Specifically made to my specs from store parts. . . no brand name computer. ASUS Motherboard P6X580 Premium. Now I will probably get hacked!
I am at my wits end. And it is frustrating when I need to make a print of something and the system locks up. I often resort to screen printing to a word document to save in order to reboot. . . .but then I lose all sorts of capabilites when I salvage what I needed. Also this is a time consumer.
This printer has served us well for two years and I have expensive cartridges waiting; another two rounds of refills.
Help?
Addendum: I can scan using HP Printer Assistance. I open the HP Printer assistant, it "retrieves" info from the printer, then I select "scan a document or photo" and the printer responds.   I have no trouble with scanning.
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Hi ArielAce , thanks for getting back to me!
I would recommend downloading and running the HP Print and Scan Doctor.
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My HP OfficeJet Pro 8500a Plus won't print. Paused queue cannot resume. 'Doctor' fails to solve.

As a Windows 7 Admin user I can print to the HP OfficeJet Pro 8500a Plus but other users cannot. Their prints go into the 'Print Queue' and neither Resume or Restart will work. Resume merely deletes it from the queue and Restart does nothing.
Print and Scan Doctor doesn't resolve the problem. It refers to the 'stuck queue' and restarts the computer. Even then it does nothing to solve the problem.
There appear to be many instances of this problem on searching the Internet, most suggesting highly complex solutions. Surely it shouldn't be that difficult to solve.

It sounds like it could be a permissions user since the admin account has no issue printing to it.
Are the other users printing from the same computer, but different accounts or are they printing to the networked printer from different computers?
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How do I print panoramic photos on an HP Officejet Pro 8500A Plus printer?

How do I print panoramic photos on an HP Officejet Pro 8500A Plus printer?

Thank you for this link! Actually I installed a brand new Windows 8 system in January 2014 and then bought the HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus printer a few days later. To install this printer I did not use the CD that came with it but already used this link. Just to be sure that I have the latest version I again reinstalled the driver. The result is definitive: You cannot print common photo paper sizes like 4x6, 5x7, 8x10, etc. via a PC using photo SW like HP Photo Creations, MS Gallery, Windows Photo Viewer or any other SW on a HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus. The reason is most likely that HP marketing decided that an Officejet should not be smart enough for photos, after all the company sells also Photosmarts. Because you cannot create your own formats you are limited by the driver to what is typically available in an office, in this case: A4, Letter, legal, Statement, Executive, A4, A5, A6, B54 (JIS), Envelopes #10-DL-C5-C6-A2-Monarch, Japanese Postcard, Japanese Envelope Chou #3-#4, L, 2L, O**bleep**u hagaki, Index Card Letter-A4, Edge-to-Edge Letter-A4, Env. Japanese No 3-No 4 and that's it, not more. Thank you anyway for trying to help me but in this case only the SW developers in HP can help.It would be great to be able to print from time to time a 4x6 photo on this printer like I would do.Copying photos on a USB stick or on a SD card first and then use this way to print on the printer is too cumbersome for me.

HP Officejet Pro 8500A Plus requires resetting between each print or copy task

HP Officejet Pro 8500A Plus or HP Officejet Pro 8500 A910
Windows 7 Home Premium operating system
Problem:
Upon receiving a print command, the printer remains silent and displays "Now Printing" on the printer screen. Nothing happens -- it does not print even after waiting several minutes. Seems the doc is locked in the que. Only temporary solution thus far is to cancel the print job and then hold in the power button for 30 to 60 seconds and then release it at which time the unit powers off. then turn the unit back on and let it boot up. Upon receiving a new print command it will then print. But same problem then occurs next time it receives a print command. I have also run the HP Print and Scan Doctor which indicated a device detection problem and suggested unplugging the power cord. After doing so and selecting "retry" the HP Print and Scan Doctor indicated it fixed the problem ----- but it did not (printer would still not print until once again the power button was held in for 30-60 seconds as described above. Upon calling HP tech support they told me i needed to buy a new printer because this one was too old! (is 3 years too old to expect the printer to still function???) Any help would be appreciated!

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Make sure printer firmware is up to date.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZBhl0eMBPs
Also, plug printer directly into wall outlet.
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Officejet Pro 8500A Plus can't scan to e-mail

I have an Officejet Pro 8500A Plus and Windows 7 32-bit OS and using Outlook 2010. I'm trying to scan to e-mail and am having no luck. From the printer interface I choose SCAN --> COMPUTER --> (MyComputer) --> E-MAIL AS PDF. It performs the scan, but then on my computer, I get the following error:
"The HP Scan application is unable to open your e-mail application and/or cannot attach the scan to a new email. Please check your email configuration and try again."
I've checked the configuration in CONTROL PANEL --> DEFAULT PROGRAMS --> SET YOUR DEFAULT PROGRAMS. I made sure that I selected Microsoft Outlook and clicked Choose Defaults For This Program. I then selected all Extenstions and Protocols and still no luck.
Has anyone else had this problem and found a solution? Thanks. You may be wondering why I don't just use the Scan to Email instead of scan to computer. Well, unless there's a way to import all 400+ contacts from my Outlook to the address book in the scanner, this is the fastest way for me to scan an item and send it as an e-mail to various people.
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How do I scan a document and then be able to email it to someone on my HP Officejet Pro 8500a Plus

What is the best photo paper 4'x6' for HP Officejet Pro 8500A Plus e-All-in-one Printer?

1.-HP Officejet Pro 8500A Plus e-All-in-One Printer
2.-OS: Windows 7-64
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5.-I have been printing in my with old "hp premium plus glossyphoto paper" and getting very dark photos and too much wasted ink .
I've been using "hp premium plus glossy photo paper" and getting very dark photos.
Before this printer I used a Deskjet 5550 with the same paper and getting great quality.
Thank you. Luis Cuenca
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HI cuencaky,
Here is a link to a page with an example of good 4 X 6 photo paper you can use with your printer.
This type of paper is known to work very well.
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HP Officejet Pro 8500A constantly changing IP

Hi, we have the HP Officejet Pro 8500A Plus e-All-in-One Printer - A910g, Model name: CM756A. We set it up in our peer to peer workgroup (non domain) Windows network wirelessly. But every time there is a need to reset the router (when we have internet problems- several times a week) the printer also resets its IP to something else, in spite of me setting it to have a permanent IP with these instructions
http://www.ehow.com/how_8265636_set-officejet-pro-8500-a909.html
How can I make sure the officejet stays on an IP no matter what? every time it changes the ip, it of course stops working for everyone on the network. We have a wireless Edimax BR-6524N router getting the internet from a DSL line with PPoE.
Could this be the solution? turning on "Enable Static DHCP Leases" (currently set to automatic DNS/IP configuration) and setting the IP and Mac address of the printer as a static lease?
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Hi,
The steps provided by the linked document are different and intended for a different model (Officejet Pro 8500 (A909)
In order to set a manual IP follow the following steps:
Touch the Right Arrow ( ) on the product's control panel to display the second navigation screen.
Touch the Network icon ( ).
Touch the Up Arrow ( ) or the Down Arrow ( ) to find and then select Advanced Setup.
Touch the Up Arrow ( ) or the Down Arrow ( ) to find and then select P Settings
Touch Manual and follow the screen to update the current IP Address. I would recommend you to check an higher value by changing the last part only, that in order to avoid any conflict in the future (e.g. 10.0.0.70)
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HP OfficeJet Pro 8500A Plus - Wifi connection keeps being lost??

Hi - please can someone help?
HP OfficeJet Pro 8500A Plus all-in-one printer - connected at home to laptop via cable (works fine) and PC (Windows Vista) via router and wifi.
Wifi is enabled and connected (light on printer on). Printer is set on PC as default. Printer has previously worked with these settings perfectly fine via the PC, but has lately developed intermittant dropping of the wifi connection.
Sometimes a PC reboot works, but this is tedious and should not be necessary - does anyone have any thoughts on why this keeps happening and some things I could try to reset - have done all what I thought were obvious steps, such as reseting the wifi network via the printer. Everything works for a short while and then just stops.???

Hi,
Please refer the link below to troubleshoot the issue.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02817031&tmp_task=solveCategory&cc=us&dlc=en&ju...
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HP Officejet Pro 8500A A910a can't automatically connect to wireless network

    Product Name and Number
     HP Officejet Pro 8500A A910a
     Netgear DGN2200 Wireless Router
Operating System
    Windows 7 32-bit
I experience frequent power outs and whenever power is restored I have to reconnect the printer through WPS. I have followed all the instructsons here to connect automatically and I have added the wireless network details in the printers embedded server but still no luck. Anything else I can do?
Alternatively I was thinking of connecting the printer to the router via ethernet. But how then do I get my wireless laptops to communicate with the printer to print and scan?

HI,
Not sure if this is fixable after an power outtage, but connecting the printer via ethernet to the router keeps printing and scanning over the network the same, as long as your wireless laptops are in the same network. After connecting the printer just reinstall the drivers on your laptop so that it gets the correct ip adres and everything should be fine.
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