Flatbed & ADF scanner HP Flow 8500 fn2

The HP Flow 8500 fn2 is a business-grade flatbed and ADF scanner designed for high-volume office workflows. It supports common file formats such as PDF, JPG and TIFF, offers built-in OCR for editable and searchable output, and includes features for secure, centralized management. With a recommended duty cycle up to 10,000 pages per day and a 150-sheet auto document feeder, it balances speed and reliability for demanding scanning tasks.

Advantages

High-performance digital sending with embedded OCR enables quick conversion of scans into editable text and encrypted PDFs. The device scans at high speeds—up to 100 ppm (200 ipm)—and captures mixed media reliably using HP EveryPage and an ultrasonic sensor. An 8-inch touch control panel with full pull-out keyboard simplifies job management. Security features include HP FutureSmart firmware, HP High-Performance Secure Hard Disk for protected storage and secure erase, and integration with HP OXP and HP Web Jetadmin for centralized control.

Suitable for

• High-volume document digitization in offices and departments
• Secure scanning workflows requiring encrypted and searchable files
• Mixed-media scanning including stacks of different paper types
• Integration into document management systems and cloud services

Key specifications

• Scan types: Flatbed and automatic document feeder (ADF)
• ADF capacity: 150 sheets
• Recommended duty cycle: up to 10,000 pages per day
• Scan speed: up to 100 ppm / 200 ipm
• File formats: PDF, JPG, TIFF; embedded OCR for searchable/editable files
• Control: 8-inch (20.3 cm) touch panel with pull-out keyboard
• Security: HP FutureSmart firmware; secure hard disk with secure erase
• Interfaces and integration: scan-to folders, FTP, email, USB, SharePoint, cloud; TWAIN and ISIS support
• Weight: 17.5 kg
• Power: AC operation, typical consumption ~22 W
• Manufacturer model: HP Flow 8500 fn2 (MPN L2762A#B19)

How to use

Place originals on the flatbed for single pages or small documents, or load stacks into the 150-sheet ADF for batch scanning. Use the 8-inch touch panel and pull-out keyboard to select scan profiles, destinations and image enhancements. Choose output format (PDF, JPG, TIFF) and enable embedded OCR when searchable or editable documents are required. Send scans directly to folders, FTP, email, USB drives, SharePoint or cloud destinations; TWAIN and ISIS drivers allow scanning into third-party applications.

Usage recommendations

For reliable results, use the ADF for large batches and the flatbed for bound or fragile originals. Define and save scan profiles for recurring tasks, enable secure erase for sensitive files, and integrate with HP Web Jetadmin or your document management system to centralize control and maintain security policies.