Taking Care Of Your HP Color LaserJet 8500n Printer

The HP Color LaserJet 8500n printer is very popular with small and medium-sized businesses. If you own one, you probably know why. It’s a dependable workhorse for the business or home office. Chances are it is working as well today as it was when you bought it and every page printed with the HP Color LaserJet 8500n toner shows your best professional side.

Recently, however, the LaserJet 8500 printer series has been discontinued. It’s only a natural evolution in printer technology and happens with all electronic devices. Do not panic as there are plenty of options available to you! Hewlett-Packard has been in business for a long time because it makes quality products and has excellent customer support.

Printers get a lot of heavy use. Manufacturers build them to be tough. So the best way to make sure your printer lasts as long as possible is to care for it properly. Most people take their printer for granted and only think about maintenance when there is something wrong. If you want to get the most out of yours and keep it running at peak performance for years to come, regular maintenance is a must.

There are a few small things you can to do keep your printer working smoothly. Turn it off when you know you are not going to use it, like evenings and weekends. Shutting the printer down reduces wear and tear and lets it run self-diagnostics when you start it up again.

Another simple thing to do is keep it free of dust. You would be surprised at how much damage dust can do to the printer parts. Use the dust cover that came with your printer, or make sure to dust it regularly with a wipe that is safe for computers and electronics.

If you do end up needing replacement parts or supplies, the good news is that they are still readily available. Toner cartridges are still easy to purchase online. You can also easily get the fuser, transfer and drum kits. Other parts are available as well; just type in the name of the part you need in your web browser and you will probably find it.

Another way to make sure your printer lasts a long time is to get it serviced by a professional on occasion. They are experts, and will be able to spot problems that you may not notice. They will also be able to recommend the appropriate replacement part or be able to suggest the correct substitution.

Call local businesses that specialize in printer repair to find the right technician for your printer. Do not just call when there is a problem, preventative maintenance can save you a lot of money in the long run. It is definitely worth the investment to hang on to a valuable office tool.

Another really great option, if you really have to have the latest model, is to trade your old printer in for a new model! Hewlett-Packard offers a really outstanding trade-in program. All you have to do is contact them for a quote on the trade-in value of your current HP Color LaserJet 8500n printer, buy your new HP product, send in your old printer, and they’ll send you a check for the trade-in value they quoted. Check the Hewlett-Packard web site for complete details on how to do this.

If, like so many who already own this printer, you find it works exactly the way you want it to, you might just need help getting new HP Color LaserJet 8500n toner.  Local retailers don’t seem to have room to stock all types of HP toner, so it’s good to know that replacement toner is available online.