HP Officejet Pro 8500A User Manual

1.Lift the output tray.
2. Slide the paper width guide out as far as possible.
NOTE: If you are loading larger sized media, pull the input tray to extend it.
3.Insert the media print-side down along the right of the main tray. Make sure the
stack of media aligns with the right and back edges of the tray, and does not
exceed the line marking in the tray.
NOTE: Do not load paper while the printer is printing.
4.Slide the media guides in the tray to adjust them for the media size that you have
loaded.
5....

To connect a storage device
1.If you are connecting a digital camera, change the USB mode of the camera to
storage mode, and then connect one end of the USB cable to the camera.
NOTE: Different cameras use different terms to describe the storage mode.
For instance, some cameras have a digital camera setting and a disk drive
setting. In this instance, the disk drive setting is the storage mode setting. If
storage mode does not work on your camera, you might need to upgrade the
camera firmware. For more...

Install the duplexer
You can print on both sides of a sheet of paper automatically. For information on using
the duplexer, see 
Printonbothsides(duplexing).
To install the duplexer

x Slide the duplexer into the printer until the unit locks into place. Do not press the
buttons on either side of the duplexer when installing the unit; use them only for
removing the unit from the printer.
Install Tray 2
NOTE: This feature is available with some models of the printer.
Tray 2 can hold up to 250 sheets of...

Turn on accessories in the printer driver
•ToturnonaccessoriesonWindowscomputers
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ToturnonaccessoriesonMacintoshcomputers
To turn on accessories on Windows computers
1. Click Start, point to  Settings, and then click  Printers or Printers and Faxes .
- Or -
Click Start, click  Control Panel , and then double-click  Printers.
2. Right-click the printer icon, and then click  Properties.
3. Select the  Device Settings  tab. Click the accessory that you want to turn on, click
Installed  from the drop-down...

3.Clean the glass by using a soft, lint-free cloth that has been sprayed with a mild
glass cleaner. Dry the glass with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth.
CAUTION: Use only glass cleaner to clean the scanner glass. Avoid cleaners
that contain abrasives, acetone, benzene, and carbon tetrachloride, all of which
can damage the scanner glass. Avoid isopropyl alcohol because it can leave
streaks on the glass.
CAUTION: Do not spray the glass cleaner directly on the glass. If too much
glass cleaner is applied, the...

cover to access the pick assembly inside the automatic document feeder, clean the
rollers or separator pad, and then close the cover.
To clean the rollers or separator pad
1.Remove all originals from the document feeder tray.
2. Lift the automatic document feeder cover (1).
This provides easy access to the rollers (2) and separator pad (3).
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2
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1Automatic document feeder cover
2Rollers
3Separator pad
3.Lightly dampen a clean lint-free cloth with distilled water, then squeeze any excess
liquid from the...

2 Print
Most print settings are automatically handled by the software application. Change the
settings manually only when you want to change print quality, print on specific types of
paper, or use special features. For more information about selecting the best print
media for your documents, see 
Selectprintmedia.
Choose a print job to continue:
Printdocuments
Printbrochures
Printonenvelopes
Printphotos
Printonspecialandcustom-sizepaper
Printborderlessdocuments
Print documents
NOTE: With certain types...

NOTE:You can print from anywhere by using HP's ePrint feature. For more
information, see 
HPePrint.
Follow the instructions for your operating system.
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Printdocuments(Windows)
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Printdocuments(MacOSX)
Print documents (Windows)
1. Load paper in the tray. For more information, see Loadmedia.
2. On the  File menu in your software application, click  Print.
3. Make sure the printer you want to use is selected.
4. To change settings, click the button that opens the  Properties dialog box.
Depending on...

1.Load paper in the tray. For more information, see Loadmedia.
2. On the  File menu in your software application, click  Print.
3. Make sure the printer you want to use is selected.
4. To change settings, click the button that opens the  Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called  Properties,
Options ,Printer Setup ,Printer , or Preferences .
5. Change the paper orientation on the  Layout tab, and paper source, media type,
paper size, and quality settings...

4.To change settings, click the button that opens the  Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called  Properties,
Options ,Printer Setup ,Printer , or Preferences .
5. On the  Layout tab, change the orientation to  Landscape.
6. Click Paper/Quality , and then select the appropriate envelope type from the
Paper Size  drop-down list.
TIP:You can change more options for the print job by using the features
available on the other tabs in the dialog box.
7. Click...