HP’s Imaging and Printing Group (http://www.hp.com/officejetpro) has unveiled two new Mac-compatible web-connected printers designed to help small and medium sized businesses save money while maximizing productivity.

The HP Officejet Pro 8500A e-All-in-One series and HP Officejet 7500A Wide Format e-All-in-One are designed for businesses looking for a wired or wireless all-in-one that offers impressive results and efficiency savings, according to Hatem Mostafa, vice president, Inkjet Business Solutions, Imaging and Printing Group, HP. For example, the HP Officejet Pro 8500A e-All-in-One series provides 50% lower cost per page compared with laser printers, he says.

HP ePrint technology, incorporated into the new printers, provides customers with theability to to print from any mobile device. Also, for the first time, HP business customers can print web content such as templates and stored documents without a computer by using HP print apps.

Plus, ePrint technology gives each printer an email address that allows direct printing to the office while on the go, and convenient printing for clients or colleagues visiting the office. No drivers or software are necessary.

The Officejet Pro 8500A e all-in-one is a wireless device that features laser-comparable speeds up to 15 pages per minute black and 11 pages per minute color, as well as a 250-sheet paper tray, 35-page automatic document feeder (simplex), USB port and memory card slots. It has the ability to scan and fax to a computer and network folders, as well as copy a two-sided ID card onto one side of a page. Users can quickly access print apps and print from the web using the 2.36-inch touchscreen display. It’s available now for purchase in Asia, Europe and Latin America for US$299, the HP Officejet Pro 8500A e-All-in-One is expected to be available by mid-September in North America.

In addition to all the features of the 8500A e, the Officejet Pro 8500A Plus e all-in-one (pictured) includes a larger 4.3-inch touchscreen display, a 50-page two-sided automatic document feeder, legal-size glass, and scan and fax to email functionality. CopySmart solutions such as CopyFix correct flawed or off-center originals for high-quality results. Available now for purchase in Asia, Europe and Latin America for $399, the HP Officejet Pro 8500A Plus e is expected to be available by mid-September in North America.

The Officejet Pro 8500A Premium e all-in-one includes all of the features and capabilities available in the HP Officejet Pro 8500A Plus e-All-in-One, plus an additional 250-sheet office paper tray, a second set of color ink cartridges, 50-sheet glossy brochure media and ReadIris Pro OCR software. The HP Officejet Pro 8500A Premium e-All-in-One is expected to be available by mid-September in North America for $499.