Change printer settings, Select the mode, Finding the printer model number – HP Officejet Pro 8500A User Manual
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Change printer settings
Use the control panel to change the printer’s mode and settings, print reports, or get
help for the printer.
TIP: If the printer is connected to a computer, you can also change the printer
settings using HP software tools available on your computer, such as the HP
printer software, the HP Utility (Mac OS X), or the EWS. For more information
about these tools, see Printer management tools.
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Select the mode
The main menu of the control-panel display shows the available modes for the printer.
NOTE: To select a mode, touch the left arrow or the right arrow to see the
available modes, and then touch the icon to select the desired mode. Follow the
prompts on the control-panel display to complete the job. The control-panel display
returns to the main menu when the job is finished.
To select a different mode
Touch the
to return to the main menu. Touch left arrow or right arrow to scroll
through the available modes, and then touch the icon to select the desired mode.
To change settings for a mode
1. After selecting a mode, touch the arrow buttons to scroll through the available
settings, and then touch the setting you want to change.
2. Follow the prompts on the display to change the settings, and then touch Done.
NOTE: Use the
button to return to the previous menu.
Change printer settings
To change the printer settings or print reports, use the options available in the Setup
menu:
1. Touch right arrow , and then touch Setup.
2. Touch the arrow buttons to scroll through the menus.
3. Touch the menu items to select menus or options.
NOTE: Use the
button to return to the previous menu.
Finding the printer model number
In addition to the model name that appears on the front of the printer, this printer has
a specific model number. You can use this number when obtaining support and to help
determine which supplies or accessories are available for your printer.
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