This printer is fabulous. The more I use it, the more I love it and keep saying so. I replaced an older all-in-one HP from about 5 years ago that still worked well, but just begged to be upgraded.
The set up took a little bit of time, but I was prepared for it by reading previous reviews, but I expected it to be much more painful than it was. The set up instructions were a little big vague, but quite honestly, the installation software pretty much told me whatever I needed to know and do. Whatever wasn't on the monitor screen was either on the printer screen or on the print outs themselves.
I took the advice of others and set it on a very solid base so it wouldn't shake, so I've had no issues there. I have not used the fax and won't because I have no need for it, nor do I even own a land line. It would be great if HP built in functionality to fax through the wireless/PDF over the internet, similar to RightFax.
The clarity and quality of prints is excellent and the print speed is much faster than I've had in the past. This is my first wireless printer and I can't believe I've lived with out it! The wireless set up was a snap and my boyfriend and I are both wirelessly connected. We can scan to separate emails, to a shared folder, in all sorts of formats etc, etc.
The only thing that I consider a negative on this printer is that it is absolutely huge! I had to reconfigure my "printer" space in my office to make it work for me. Remember when you plan for its size that you have to be able to lift the lid to put in scannable items. (Give yourself an extra 5-6 inches.) However it does have a feeder which reduces the amount of times I need to lift the lid.
I have not purchased ink yet, so we'll see how painful that will be when I go to replace it.
Overall a great product and HP has made me happy again!Get more detail about HP Officejet Pro 8500 Wireless All-In-One Printer.
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