HP Officejet Pro 8025e Setup

HP OFFICEJET PRO 8025E SETUP

“Are you looking for a quick and simple procedure to unpack and set up your HP OfficeJet Pro 8025e printer for the first time?”

If yes, this webpage will guide you in performing the same. 

HP OfficeJet Pro 8025e is a multi-functional printer designed primarily for small home/office printing, scanning, copying, and faxing needs. It comes with a 6-month ink plan, a touchscreen control panel, smart home features, and more. The setup process of this printer is a simple and easy method to perform. 

Continue reading this page to know more: HP Officejet Pro 8025e Setup

FIRST TIME PRINTER SETUP

The entire HP OfficeJet Pro 8025e setup process includes five simple steps.

  • Unpacking the printer 
  • Turning on the printer
  • Installing the ink cartridges
  • Loading paper
  • Installing the printer software

Now, let’s see all the five steps one by one in detail.

UNPACKING THE PRINTER/PREPARING THE PRINTER

  • Open the product box.
  • At the top of the box, you can find the HP Instant Ink Setup cartridges; take them out of the box.
  • Now, pull out the printer from the box.
  • You can find the power cord at the side of any one of the Styrofoam end caps. Take the cord out and place it aside.
  • Remove the Styrofoam end caps and plastic cover from the printer. 
  • Along with the printer, you can find a setup guide, references guide, etc. Place the printer components aside. 
  • Unpack the printer completely by removing all the packing tapes, Styrofoam sheets, etc., from it.
  • Place the unpacked printer on a neat surface and go to the next step of the HP Officejet Pro 8025e Setup process. 

TURNING ON THE PRINTER

  • Get the power cord of your printer.
  • Plug the cord’s one end to your printer and the opposite end to the working power outlet.
  • Now, your printer turns on automatically.
  • Wait for the printer to complete its initial boot-up process and to become stable.
  • Once the boot-up process is completed, you will be asked to select the device language. 
  • Select the desired device language from the list.
  • Tap Confirm to save the settings.
  • Similarly, select your country or region, date & time, and other settings by following the prompts displayed on the screen.

INSTALLING THE INK CARTRIDGES

  • Generally, after configuring the printer’s initial settings, a screen prompting you to install the ink cartridges will open.
  • To install the cartridges, open the front door followed by the ink cartridge access door of your printer.
  • Remove the plastic insert from the carriage.
  • Unpack the HP Instant Ink Setup cartridges and install them in their slots.
  • Check to ensure that the cartridges are installed in their slots correctly. 
  • Close the cartridge access and front doors of your printer. 
  • Tap OK.

LOADING PAPER

  • Pull out the paper input tray from your printer.
  • Move the side guides to the outermost position of the tray.
  • Fan and load a stack of plain or letter paper into the tray.
  • Make sure that the paper is loaded with its print-side facing up.
  • Adjust the guides properly.
  • Now, push the tray towards the printer.
  • Open the output tray of your printer.
  • Tap the OK button on the control panel.
  • Now, your printer will start to print an alignment page.
  • Once the alignment page is printed, place it on a scanner glass with its print-side facing down.
  • Scan the page to complete the alignment process. 

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

  • Download the HP OfficeJet Pro 8025e printer software for your Windows or Mac computer from the printer’s official page.
  • After downloading the software file, run it on your computer.
  • Install the printer software by following the on-screen instructions.
  • Finally, print a test page to check whether the setup process is done correctly.

*Note: Scroll down this page to get information on the driver download and installation process of this printer in detail.

HP OFFICEJET PRO 8025E DRIVER

Basically, the printer driver is designed to help you in communicating with the printer from your Windows or Mac computer. That means, without installing the driver or software, you can’t use or access the corresponding printer from your computer. To download and then install the HP OfficeJet Pro 8025e printer driver on your computer, follow the instructions below.

DRIVER DOWNLOAD

  • Go to the official page of HP.
  • Select your printer model from the products list.
  • Now, your printer’s support page will open.
  • Click the Software, Drivers and Firmware tab followed by the Go button. 
  • Make sure that your OS type is selected correctly.
  • Now, select the recommended printer driver and click Download > Agree to EULA and Download.
  • Once the selected driver file is downloaded, you can begin the driver installation process as discussed below.

AN EASY WAY 

  • Click the Driver Download button provided on this page.
  • Now, your current OS type will be auto-detected, and the printer driver available for it will start to download. 

DRIVER INSTALLATION

  • Open the downloaded HP OfficeJet Pro 8025e printer driver file.
  • Reach the Select your connection type screen by following the on-screen instructions.
  • Select Wi-Fi Connection, Wired Connection, or USB Connection when prompted.
  • Finish the driver installation process by following the on-screen instructions.
  • Finally, check whether the driver installation is done correctly by printing or scanning a test page.

SETTING UP THE PRINTER ON A COMPUTER OR SMARTPHONE

You can set up and use your HP OfficeJet Pro 8025e printer on a laptop, desktop, or smartphone over a wireless, wired, or USB cable connection as per your needs. The below section will guide you in setting up the printer over a wireless and wired connection.

WIRELESS SETUP

If you wish to set up and use your printer on a smartphone over a wireless network, first, connect your devices to the same Wi-Fi network. After doing it, install and use the HP Smart app to install the printer on your smartphone.

CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO A WIRELESS NETWORK

  • Initially, power on your HP printer and the wireless router.
  • Next, open the Dashboard on your printer.
  • Tap the Wi-Fi icon to begin the HP Officejet Pro 8025e wireless setup.
  • Select Settings > Wireless Settings > Wireless Setup Wizard or Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
  • Now, based on your selection, the corresponding screen will open.
  • Connect your OfficeJet Pro 8025e printer to the wireless network by following the instructions displayed on the screen.

INSTALLING AND USING THE HP SMART APP

  • Connect your iOS or Android phone to the same wireless network to which the printer is connected.
  • Install and open the HP Smart app on your smartphone.
  • If prompted, enable the Bluetooth feature on your phone.
  • Tap Add Printer.
  • Select and HP Officejet Pro 8025e Setup and install the printer on your phone by following the prompts displayed on the screen.
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WIRED SETUP

SCAN

FAX SETUP

WIRED SETUP

If you wish to set up and use your printer on a laptop or desktop over an Ethernet connection, follow the instructions below.

  • Initially, make sure that your computer is connected to the same network (to which you’re about to connect the printer) over a wireless or wired connection.
  • Next, get an Ethernet cable (recommended one), and using it, connect your printer to the same router (to which your computer is connected).
  • Turn on the printer and your computer.
  • Install and open the HP Smart app or the HP printer driver file on your computer.
  • For HP Smart: Sign in to your HP account if prompted and click the Add Printer option. Install the printer by following the on-screen instructions.
  • For the HP Printer driver: Run the printer driver file on your computer. Select Wired Connection when prompted. Perform the on-screen instructions to finish the HP Officejet Pro 8025e printer’s wired setup.

USING THE HP OFFICEJET PRO 8025E PRINTER FUNCTIONS

We hope that the setup information given above has helped you in setting up your printer. Now, let’s see how to use the printer-related functions, such as print, scan, copy and fax on your printer. 

PRINT 

You can print a document, photo, or brochure from your computer or smartphone using the HP Smart app, the HP Print Service, or the AirPrint feature.

FROM THE SMARTPHONE 

  • Initially, make sure that your HP Smart app is installed on the smartphone.
  • Now, open the HP Smart app on your phone.
  • Tap on the Print Photos or Print Documents option.
  • Now, a screen prompting you to select the photo or document you want to print will open.
  • Select the photo or document file from your phone’s folder.
  • Configure the print settings as per your preferences.
  • Finally, tap Print.
  • Now, your printer will start to print the selected document.
  • If you’re using an iOS device (iPhone, iPad, etc.), you can use the AirPrint feature to print a document or photo from your phone to the printer.

FROM THE COMPUTER

FOR WINDOWS

  • Check to ensure that the latest version of the printer driver is installed on your computer.
  • Now, open the document or photo file you want to print.
  • Open the Print dialog box using the Ctrl + P button combo.
  • Make sure that your printer model is selected correctly.
  • Set the print type, size, and other settings as per your needs and click Print.

FOR MAC 

You can use the HP Smart app or the AirPrint feature to print a document or photo from your Mac computer to the printer. The following instructions will guide you in printing a document using the AirPrint feature.

  • Initially, make sure that your Mac computer and the printer are connected to the same wireless network.
  • Now, open the document, page, or photo you want to print.
  • Click the File menu followed by the Print option.
  • Select your printer and configure the print settings correctly.
  • Finally, click the Print button.

SCAN

If you wish to scan a document and save its copy on a computer, follow the simple and quick HP Officejet Pro 8025e Setup instructions below.

  • Before you begin the scan operation, make sure that the necessary scanner drivers are installed on your computer.
  • Now, on your printer’s scanner glass, place the document you want to scan with its print-side facing down. (You can also load the document you want to scan into the ADF if the number of pages is more than 2).
  • Select the Scan option on the printer’s control panel.
  • Now, you will be asked to set the scan settings and select the destination location.
  • Set the settings as per your preferences.
  • Tap on the Computer option to set it as the destination location.
  • If prompted, select your computer name.
  • Finally, tap on the Start Scan button.

COPY 

Are you looking for the right way to make a copy of a document using the HP Smart app from your smartphone? If yes, carry out the simple instructions given below. 

  • Open the HP Smart app on your smartphone.
  • Make sure that your printer model is selected correctly.
  • Tap the Copy option.
  • Place the document you want to copy in front of your phone’s camera.
  • Now, take a picture of the document.
  • Set the copy settings, such as the number of copies, size, color, etc., as per your preferences.
  • Finally, tap the Start Black or Start Color button.
  • Now, your printer will start to make a copy of the selected document. 

Using a DSL modem and a telephone answering machine

  • Initially, disconnect the telephone answering machine from its outlet.
  • Next, turn off your printer if it is turned on.
  • Connect the phone line splitter to the outlet.
  • Now, plug one end of the phone cord to the phone line splitter and the opposite end to your DSL modem.
  • Connect the DSL filter to the unused port of the phone line splitter.
  • Get another phone cord, and using it, connect your printer to the DLS filter. Make sure that the cord is connected to the 1-Line port of your printer. 
  • Connect your printer to the telephone answering machine using another phone cord.
  • Turn on your printer.
  • Now, the fax settings will be configured automatically. 
  • If you wish to modify the fax settings, then tap Fax and select Setup > Preferences. 
  • Under Preferences, you can find a list of fax options, such as Fax Header, the answer mode, number of rings, the dial type, the redial options, etc.
  • Select the option that you wish to modify and configure it as per your preferences. 

HP OFFICEJET PRO 8025E TROUBLESHOOTING

A problem can occur at any time while using the printer. However, almost all the HP OfficeJet Pro 8025e printer problems are resolvable. This section will help you in fixing some common printer problems. Contact us if you need advanced technical assistance in resolving the same.

When your printer settings are not configured properly or ready for the print operation, you can face the “printer not printing” or “not responding” problem. To fix this HP Officejet Pro 8025e Setup problem, try the simple and quick troubleshooting tips given below.

  • As the first step of troubleshooting, check to ensure that your HP OfficeJet Pro 8025e printer is turned on.
  • Check whether the printer’s hardware setup is completed. If not, complete it, and then perform the print operation.
  • Make sure that your printer and the device (computer or smartphone) that you’re using for the print operation are connected to the same network.
  • Check if any error code or message is displayed on your printer screen. If yes, clear it, and then perform the print operation.
  • Ensure that your printer is not in sleep mode. 
  • Restart the printer. To do so:
  • Turn off your printer.
  • Unplug the power cord from your HP printer and the outlet.
  • Count for 30 seconds and then reconnect the printer to the outlet using its cord.
  • Turn on your printer.
  • Check your printer status on the computer. If the status is displayed as offline, bring the printer back online. (To know how, refer to the instructions given under the “solutions to fix printer offline” section of this page).

  • Initially, try to fix the offline problem using the HP diagnostic tool, HP Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), or HP Smart Diagnose & Fix (Mac).
  • If the tool fails to fix the problem, check and set your printer as the default one on the computer.
  • Remove and re-add the printer.
  • Reinstall the printer software.
  • Disable the Use Printer Offline option or enable the Use Printer Online option on your computer. 
  • Re-perform the HP Officejet Pro 8025e network setup process on your printer. 

Poor print quality is the most annoying thing that you can face while printing a document or photo. However, you can fix it and improve the print quality of your printouts. The following instructions will help you in improving the print quality of the documents. 

  • Check if the input tray of your printer has enough paper. If not, load sufficient paper.
  • Now, open the Dashboard.
  • Tap Setup > Printer Maintenance > Clean Printhead. 

*Note: Clean the printhead of your printer only if it is necessary because the cleaning process consumes more ink, and it might also affect the cartridge's life.

To know how to fix the print quality issues, scroll down this page.

  • Make sure that the HP Instant Ink cartridges are unpacked and installed properly in their slots.
  • Check and clean the printhead if necessary.
  • Make sure that you’re using the recommended paper type for printing.
  • Check the estimated ink levels of all the cartridges. If they are empty or low, replace the cartridges with new ones. 
  • Print a “Print Quality Diagnostic page” on your printer to know the exact cause of the problem and to fix it.
  • Check if the printhead is aligned. If not, align it properly. 

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