Compare Prices : HP Officejet Pro 8500 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: HP's Officejet Pro 8500 Wireless is a suitable inkjet for offices with high-volume print requirements. With a touch-screen, multiple networking options and very fast print speeds, this workhorse gets an Editors' Choice award.

Pros: Autoduplexer, Automatic document feeder, Easy-to-use 3.4in. LCD touch-screen, Painless 802.11b/g wireless setup, Industry-leading print speeds, Excellent quality prints

Cons: Lacks autodial fax buttons, Bluetooth and a dual paper input tray

Verdict: Like the J6480 and other HP printers in the Officejet line, the Pro 8500 retains the matte white and grey panels with a glossy black cockpit in the centre that blends easily into a variety of surroundings. The centre console is neatly organised with a ...

Award: Editor's Choice!

Pros: Autoduplexer ; automatic document feeder ; easy to use 3.4-inch LCD touch screen ; painless 802.11b/g wireless setup ; industry-leading print speeds ; excellent quality prints

Cons: Lacks autodial fax buttons, Bluetooth, and a dual paper input tray

Verdict: The HP Officejet Pro 8500 wireless makes a convincing inkjet argument for offices with a high volume of prints. With a function touch screen, multiple networking options, and an astoundingly fast print speed, it makes perfect sense to give this ...

Verdict: A great scanner, fast printing and low running costs make it a tempting office choice

Review summary: A real alternative to mid-range colour lasers, particularly if you need photo prints.

Verdict: Most of the claims made for the OfficeJet Pro 8500 stand up. It costs about the same as a colour laser, is surprisingly much cheaper to run, prints quickly - as long as you don't duplex - and produces good plain paper print. To cap it, it consumes ...

Pros: Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, automatic duplex, touch-sensitive screen, inexpensive consumables

Cons: Self-cleaning process renders it unusable for one to two minutes, feathered text in documents

Verdict: The HP Officejet Pro 8500 Wireless inkjet multifunction provides tough competition for budget colour laser printers, offering cheap consumables and plenty of features to suit the home or small office.