Hp Officejet Pro 8620 Firmware Downgrade Hot [ 2024-2026 ]
HP OfficeJet Pro 8620 Firmware Downgrade: The "Hot" Fix for Crippled Printers
- On printer touchscreen: Setup → Reports → Printer Status Report
- Look for "Firmware Datecode" (e.g.,
FDP1CN2035BR– the numbers after letters are the version).
Critical Risks:
Send Firmware
: Click Update or Send Firmware . The printer display will show a progress bar or change color (e.g., to light green) during the 1–5 minute process.
What You Need:
- You already have a pre-2021 8620.
- You want to use $5 refill carts vs $40 HP carts.
- You’re comfortable with USB pre-boot flash.
- The Printer Firmware Archive (unofficial forums): Search for "HP OfficeJet Pro 8620 firmware older version download".
- MajorGeeks / Softpedia: Sometimes host legacy driver/firmware bundles.
- Reddit r/printers or r/Sysadmin: Search "HP 8620 downgrade".
- EEPROM dump sites (advanced): For USB boot recovery.