HP OFFICEJET PRO 8600 PREMIUM User Manual
OFFICEJET PRO 8600
User Guide
HP Officejet Pro 8600 e-Allin-One series
User Guide
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Safety information
vision through the use of your
operating system's accessibility
options and features. It also supports
most assistive technology such as
screen readers, Braille readers, and
voice-to-text applications. For users
who are color blind, colored buttons
and tabs used in the software and on
the printer control panel have simple
text or icon labels that convey the
appropriate action.
Mobility
For users with mobility impairments,
the printer software functions can be
executed through keyboard
commands. The software also
supports Windows accessibility
options such as StickyKeys,
ToggleKeys, FilterKeys, and
MouseKeys. The printer doors,
buttons, paper trays, and paper guides
can be operated by users with limited
strength and reach.
Support
For more details about the
accessibility of this product and HP's
commitment to product accessibility,
visit HP's website at
accessibility.
For accessibility information for Mac
OS X, visit the Apple website at
www.apple.com/accessibility.
www.hp.com/
Always follow basic safety precautions
when using this product to reduce risk
of injury from fire or electric shock.
1. Read and understand all
instructions in the documentation that
comes with the printer.
2. Observe all warnings and
instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from wall
outlets before cleaning.
4. Do not install or use this product
near water, or when you are wet.
5. Install the product securely on
a stable surface.
6. Install the product in a protected
location where no one can step on or
trip over the line cord, and the line
cord cannot be damaged.
7. If the product does not operate
normally, see
8. There are no user-serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
Solve a problem.
Accessibility
The printer provides a number of
features that make it accessible for
people with disabilities.
Visual
The printer software is accessible for
users with visual impairments or low
Contents
1 Get started
Accessibility..............................................................................................................................10
Eco............................................................................................................................................11
Understand the printer parts.....................................................................................................12
Front view...........................................................................................................................12
Printing supplies area.........................................................................................................13
Back view............................................................................................................................13
Use the printer control panel....................................................................................................14
Overview of buttons and lights...........................................................................................14
HP Officejet Pro 8600...................................................................................................14
HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus and HP Officejet Pro 8600 Premium.................................15
Control-panel display icons................................................................................................15
Change printer settings......................................................................................................18
Select the mode............................................................................................................18
Change printer settings................................................................................................18
Finding the printer model number.............................................................................................19
Select print media.....................................................................................................................19
Recommended papers for printing and copying.................................................................19
Recommended papers for photo printing...........................................................................20
Tips for selecting and using media.....................................................................................21
Load an original on the scanner glass......................................................................................22
Load an original in the automatic document feeder (ADF).......................................................23
Load media...............................................................................................................................24
Load standard-size media..................................................................................................24
Load envelopes..................................................................................................................25
Load cards and photo paper...............................................................................................26
Load custom-size media.....................................................................................................27
Insert a memory device............................................................................................................28
Install the accessories..............................................................................................................29
Install the duplexer.............................................................................................................29
Install Tray 2.......................................................................................................................30
Configure trays...................................................................................................................32
Turn on accessories in the printer driver............................................................................33
To turn on accessories (Windows)...............................................................................33
To turn on accessories on (Mac OS X)........................................................................33
Maintain the printer...................................................................................................................33
Clean the scanner glass.....................................................................................................33
Clean the exterior ..............................................................................................................34
Clean the automatic document feeder................................................................................34
Turn the printer off....................................................................................................................35
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2Print
Print documents........................................................................................................................36
Print documents (Windows)................................................................................................36
Print documents (Mac OS X)..............................................................................................37
Print brochures.........................................................................................................................37
Print brochures (Windows).................................................................................................37
Print brochures (Mac OS X)................................................................................................38
Print on envelopes....................................................................................................................38
Print on envelopes (Windows)............................................................................................39
Print on envelopes (Mac OS X)..........................................................................................39
Print photos..............................................................................................................................39
Print photos on photo paper (Windows).............................................................................40
Print photos on photo paper (Mac OS X)...........................................................................40
Print photos from a memory device ...................................................................................41
Print on special and custom-size paper....................................................................................41
Print on special or custom-size paper (Mac OS X).............................................................42
Set up custom sizes (Mac OS X)........................................................................................42
Print borderless documents......................................................................................................43
Print borderless documents (Windows)..............................................................................43
Print borderless documents (Mac OS X)............................................................................43
HP ePrint..................................................................................................................................44
Print on both sides (duplexing).................................................................................................44
3Scan
Scan an original........................................................................................................................46
Scan to a computer............................................................................................................46
Scan to a memory card.......................................................................................................47
Scan using Webscan................................................................................................................48
Scanning documents as editable text.......................................................................................48
To scan documents as editable text...................................................................................48
Guidelines for scanning documents as editable text..........................................................50
4 HP Digital Solutions
What are HP Digital Solutions?................................................................................................51
HP Direct Digital Filing........................................................................................................51
HP Digital Fax.....................................................................................................................51
Requirements...........................................................................................................................52
Set up HP Digital Solutions......................................................................................................53
Set up HP Direct Digital Filing............................................................................................53
Set up Scan to Network Folder.....................................................................................53
Set up Scan to Email....................................................................................................54
Set up HP Digital Fax.........................................................................................................56
Use the HP Digital Solutions....................................................................................................57
Use HP Scan to Network Folder.........................................................................................57
Use Scan to Email..............................................................................................................57
Use HP Digital Fax.............................................................................................................58
5Copy
Copy documents.......................................................................................................................59
Change copy settings...............................................................................................................59
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6Fax
Send a fax................................................................................................................................61
Send a standard fax...........................................................................................................61
Send a standard fax from the computer.............................................................................62
Send a fax manually from a phone.....................................................................................63
Send a fax using monitor dialing........................................................................................64
Send a fax from memory....................................................................................................64
Schedule a fax to send later...............................................................................................65
Send a fax to multiple recipients.........................................................................................66
Send a fax in Error Correction Mode..................................................................................66
Receive a fax............................................................................................................................67
Receive a fax manually......................................................................................................67
Set up backup fax...............................................................................................................68
Reprint received faxes from memory..................................................................................68
Poll to receive a fax............................................................................................................69
Forward faxes to another number......................................................................................69
Set the paper size for received faxes.................................................................................70
Set automatic reduction for incoming faxes........................................................................70
Block unwanted fax numbers.............................................................................................70
Add numbers to the junk fax list...................................................................................71
Remove numbers from the junk fax list........................................................................71
Print a Junk Fax Report................................................................................................72
Receive faxes to your computer using HP Digital Fax (Fax to PC and Fax to Mac)..........72
Fax to PC and Fax to Mac requirements......................................................................72
Activate Fax to PC and Fax to Mac..............................................................................73
Modify Fax to PC or Fax to Mac settings......................................................................73
Set up speed-dial entries..........................................................................................................74
Set up and change speed-dial entries................................................................................74
Set up and change group speed-dial entries......................................................................75
Delete speed-dial entries....................................................................................................75
Print a list of speed-dial entries..........................................................................................76
Change fax settings..................................................................................................................76
Configure the fax header....................................................................................................76
Set the answer mode (Auto answer)..................................................................................76
Set the number of rings before answering..........................................................................77
Change the answer ring pattern for distinctive ring............................................................77
Set the dial type..................................................................................................................78
Set the redial options..........................................................................................................78
Set the fax speed................................................................................................................79
Set the fax sound volume...................................................................................................79
Fax and digital phone services.................................................................................................80
Fax over Internet Protocol........................................................................................................80
Use reports...............................................................................................................................81
Print fax confirmation reports..............................................................................................81
Print fax error reports..........................................................................................................82
Print and view the fax log...................................................................................................82
Clear the fax log.................................................................................................................82
Print the details of the last fax transaction..........................................................................83
Print a Caller ID Report.......................................................................................................83
View the Call History...........................................................................................................83
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7Web Services
What are Web Services?..........................................................................................................84
HP ePrint............................................................................................................................84
Printer Apps........................................................................................................................84
Set up Web Services................................................................................................................85
Set up Web Services using the HP printer software...........................................................85
Set up Web Services using the printer’s control panel.......................................................85
Set up Web Services using the embedded web server......................................................86
Use Web Services....................................................................................................................86
HP ePrint............................................................................................................................86
Print using HP ePrint....................................................................................................87
Find the printer’s email address...................................................................................87
Turn off HP ePrint.........................................................................................................87
Printer Apps........................................................................................................................87
Use Printer Apps...........................................................................................................87
Manage Printer Apps....................................................................................................87
Turn off Printer Apps.....................................................................................................88
Remove Web Services.............................................................................................................88
8 Work with ink cartridges
Information on ink cartridges and the printhead.......................................................................89
Check the estimated ink levels.................................................................................................90
Print with one or more depleted cartridges...............................................................................90
Replace the ink cartridges........................................................................................................90
Store printing supplies..............................................................................................................92
Usage information collection....................................................................................................92
9 Solve a problem
HP support................................................................................................................................94
Obtain electronic support....................................................................................................95
HP support by phone..........................................................................................................95
Before you call..............................................................................................................96
Phone support period...................................................................................................96
Telephone support numbers.........................................................................................96
After the phone support period.....................................................................................97
General troubleshooting tips and resources.............................................................................98
Solve printer problems..............................................................................................................98
The printer shuts down unexpectedly.................................................................................99
Alignment fails....................................................................................................................99
The printer is not responding (nothing prints).....................................................................99
The printer prints slowly....................................................................................................100
The printer is making some unexpected noises...............................................................101
Blank or partial page printed.............................................................................................101
Something on the page is missing or incorrect.................................................................102
Placement of the text or graphics is wrong.......................................................................102
Print quality troubleshooting...................................................................................................103
Solve paper-feed problems....................................................................................................107
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Solve copy problems..............................................................................................................109
No copy came out.............................................................................................................109
Copies are blank...............................................................................................................109
Documents are missing or faded......................................................................................110
Size is reduced.................................................................................................................110
Copy quality is poor .........................................................................................................110
Copy defects are apparent...............................................................................................111
The printer prints half a page, then ejects the paper........................................................111
Paper mismatch................................................................................................................111
Solve scan problems..............................................................................................................112
Scanner did nothing..........................................................................................................112
Scan takes too long..........................................................................................................112
Part of the document did not scan or text is missing........................................................113
Text cannot be edited.......................................................................................................113
Error messages appear....................................................................................................114
Scanned image quality is poor.........................................................................................114
Scan defects are apparent...............................................................................................116
Solve fax problems.................................................................................................................116
The fax test failed.............................................................................................................117
Solve problems using Web Services and HP websites..........................................................129
Solve problems using Web Services................................................................................130
Solve problems using HP websites..................................................................................131
Solve HP Digital Solutions problems......................................................................................131
Solving HP Direct Digital Filing problems.........................................................................131
Common problems.....................................................................................................131
Unable to scan to network folder................................................................................132
Unable to scan to email..............................................................................................133
The sharing dialog box is different after setting up HP Direct Digital Filing
(Windows)...................................................................................................................133
Solving HP Digital Fax problems......................................................................................133
Solve memory device problems.............................................................................................135
The printer cannot read the memory device.....................................................................135
The printer cannot read photos on the memory device....................................................136
Solve wired (Ethernet) network problems...............................................................................136
General network troubleshooting......................................................................................136
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Solve wireless problems.........................................................................................................136
Basic wireless troubleshooting.........................................................................................137
Step 1 - Make sure the wireless (802.11) light is turned on.......................................137
Step 2 - Restart components of the wireless network................................................137
Step 3 - Run the Print Wireless Network Test............................................................137
Advanced wireless troubleshooting..................................................................................137
Step 1: Make sure your computer is connected to your network................................138
Step 2: Make sure that the printer is connected to your network...............................139
Step 3: Check to see if the firewall software is blocking communication....................140
Step 4: Make sure the printer is online and ready......................................................140
Step 5: Make sure the wireless version of the printer is set as the default printer
driver (Windows only).................................................................................................141
Step 6: Make sure your computer is not connected to your network over a Virtual
Private Network (VPN)................................................................................................141
After resolving the problems.............................................................................................142
Wireless Direct Printing....................................................................................................142
To turn on Wireless Direct Printing.............................................................................142
To print using Wireless Direct Printing........................................................................143
Update the printer.............................................................................................................143
Configure your firewall software to work with the printer........................................................143
Solve printer management problems......................................................................................144
Embedded web server cannot be opened........................................................................144
Troubleshoot installation issues.............................................................................................145
Hardware installation suggestions....................................................................................145
HP software installation suggestions................................................................................146
Solve network problems...................................................................................................146
Understand the Printer Status Report....................................................................................147
Printhead maintenance...........................................................................................................149
Clean the printhead..........................................................................................................149
Align the printhead............................................................................................................150
Reinstall the printhead......................................................................................................150
Understand the network configuration page...........................................................................152
Clear jams...............................................................................................................................154
Clear paper jams..............................................................................................................154
Avoid paper jams..............................................................................................................157
A Technical information
Warranty information..............................................................................................................158
Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement....................................................................159
Ink cartridge warranty information....................................................................................160
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Printer specifications..............................................................................................................161
Physical specifications......................................................................................................161
Product features and capacities.......................................................................................161
Processor and memory specifications..............................................................................162
System requirements........................................................................................................162
Network protocol specifications........................................................................................163
Embedded web server specifications...............................................................................163
Media specifications.........................................................................................................163
Understand specifications for supported media.........................................................164
Set minimum margins.................................................................................................167
Guidelines for printing on both sides of a page..........................................................168
Print specifications............................................................................................................168
Copy specifications...........................................................................................................168
Fax specifications.............................................................................................................168
Scan specifications...........................................................................................................169
Web Services and HP website specifications...................................................................169
Web Services specifications.......................................................................................169
HP website specifications...........................................................................................170
Environmental specifications............................................................................................170
Electrical specifications....................................................................................................170
Acoustic emission specifications......................................................................................170
Memory device specifications...........................................................................................171
Memory card specifications........................................................................................171
USB flash drives.........................................................................................................171
Regulatory information...........................................................................................................172
FCC statement..................................................................................................................173
Notice to users in Korea...................................................................................................173
VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan................................................174
Notice to users in Japan about the power cord................................................................174
Noise emission statement for Germany...........................................................................174
European Union Regulatory Notice..................................................................................174
LED indicator statement...................................................................................................175
Gloss of housing of peripheral devices for Germany........................................................175
Notice to users of the U.S. telephone network: FCC requirements..................................176
Notice to users of the Canadian telephone network.........................................................177
Notice to users of the German telephone network...........................................................177
Australia wired fax statement...........................................................................................177
Regulatory information for wireless products...................................................................178
Exposure to radio frequency radiation........................................................................178
Notice to users in Brazil..............................................................................................178
Notice to users in Canada..........................................................................................178
Notice to users in Taiwan...........................................................................................178
Regulatory model number................................................................................................179
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Environmental product stewardship program.........................................................................180
Paper use.........................................................................................................................180
Plastics.............................................................................................................................180
Material safety data sheets...............................................................................................180
Recycling program............................................................................................................180
HP inkjet supplies recycling program...............................................................................180
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union... ..181
Power consumption..........................................................................................................182
Chemical substances.......................................................................................................182
Battery information...........................................................................................................182
Battery disposal in Taiwan..........................................................................................182
Attention California users...........................................................................................182
RoHS notices (China only)...............................................................................................183
RoHS notices (Ukraine only)............................................................................................183
Third-party licenses................................................................................................................184
B HP supplies and accessories
Order printing supplies online.................................................................................................193
Supplies..................................................................................................................................193
Ink cartridges and printheads...........................................................................................193
HP media..........................................................................................................................194
C Additional fax setup
Set up faxing (parallel phone systems)..................................................................................195
Select the correct fax setup for your home or office.........................................................196
Case A: Separate fax line (no voice calls received).........................................................198
Case B: Set up the printer with DSL.................................................................................199
Case C: Set up the printer with a PBX phone system or an ISDN line.............................200
Case D: Fax with a distinctive ring service on the same line............................................201
Case E: Shared voice/fax line..........................................................................................202
Case F: Shared voice/fax line with voice mail..................................................................203
Case G: Fax line shared with computer modem (no voice calls received).......................204
Set up the printer with a computer dial-up modem.....................................................204
Set up the printer with a computer DSL/ADSL modem..............................................206
Case H: Shared voice/fax line with computer modem......................................................207
Shared voice/fax with computer dial-up modem.........................................................207
Shared voice/fax with computer DSL/ADSL modem..................................................209
Case I: Shared voice/fax line with answering machine....................................................211
Case J: Shared voice/fax line with computer modem and answering machine................212
Shared voice/fax line with computer dial-up modem and answering machine...........212
Shared voice/fax line with computer DSL/ADSL modem and answering machine.. ..214
Case K: Shared voice/fax line with computer dial-up modem and voice mail..................216
Serial-type fax setup...............................................................................................................217
Test fax setup.........................................................................................................................218
D Network setup
Change basic network settings...............................................................................................219
View and print network settings........................................................................................219
Turn the wireless radio on and off....................................................................................219
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Change advanced network settings.......................................................................................219
Set link speed...................................................................................................................220
View IP settings................................................................................................................220
Change IP settings...........................................................................................................220
Configure the printer’s firewall settings.............................................................................220
Creating and using firewall rules................................................................................220
Reset network settings.....................................................................................................222
Set up the printer for wireless communication........................................................................222
Before you begin..............................................................................................................222
Set up the printer on your wireless network.....................................................................223
Set up the printer using the HP printer software.........................................................223
Set up the printer using the Wireless Setup Wizard...................................................223
Set up the printer using WiFi Protected Setup (WPS)................................................223
Set up the printer using the embedded web server (EWS)........................................224
Change the connection type.............................................................................................224
Test the wireless connection............................................................................................225
Guidelines for ensuring wireless network security............................................................225
Overview of security settings......................................................................................226
Add hardware addresses to a wireless router (MAC filtering)....................................226
Other wireless security guidelines..............................................................................226
Guidelines for reducing interference on a wireless network ............................................227
Uninstall and reinstall the HP software...................................................................................227
Windows...........................................................................................................................227
Mac OS X.........................................................................................................................228
E Printer management tools
Toolbox (Windows).................................................................................................................229
HP Utility (Mac OS X).............................................................................................................229
Embedded web server............................................................................................................229
About cookies...................................................................................................................230
To open the embedded web server..................................................................................230
Index............................................................................................................................................240
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1 Get started
This guide provides details about how to use the printer and how to resolve problems.
•
Accessibility
•
Eco
•
Understand the printer parts
•
Use the printer control panel
Finding the printer model number
•
•
Select print media
•
Load an original on the scanner glass
Load an original in the automatic document feeder (ADF)
•
•
Load media
•
Insert a memory device
•
Install the accessories
Maintain the printer
•
•
Turn the printer off
NOTE: If you are using the printer with a computer running Windows XP Starter
Edition, Windows Vista Starter Edition, or Windows 7 Starter Edition, some features
might not be available. For more information, see
Accessibility
System requirements.
The printer provides a number of features that make it accessible for people with
disabilities.
Visual
The HP software provided with the printer is accessible for users with visual
impairments or low vision by using your operating system's accessibility options and
features. The software also supports most assistive technology such as screen
readers, Braille readers, and voice-to-text applications. For users who are color blind,
colored buttons and tabs used in the HP software and on the printer control panel have
simple text or icon labels that convey the appropriate action.
Mobility
For users with mobility impairments, the HP software functions can be executed
through keyboard commands. The HP software also supports Windows accessibility
options such as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys, and MouseKeys. The printer
doors, buttons, paper trays, and paper guides can be operated by users with limited
strength and reach.
Support
For more details about the accessibility of this printer and HP's commitment to product
accessibility, visit HP's website at
For accessibility information for Mac OS X, visit the Apple website at
accessibility.
10 Get started
www.hp.com/accessibility.
www.apple.com/
Eco
Hewlett-Packard is committed to providing quality products in an environmentally
sound manner. Design for recycling has been incorporated into this product. For more
information, see
HP is committed to helping customers reduce their environmental footprint. HP has
provided these features to help you focus on ways to assess and reduce the impact of
your printing choices.
For more information about HP's environmental initiatives, visit
globalcitizenship/environment/.
Manage power
To conserve electricity, try the following:
• Turn on the printer's Sleep Mode feature, and then select the option for the shortest
time. After the printer has been inactive for this period of time, the printer will go
into low-power mode. To configure this feature, touch
printer’s control panel display, touch Sleep, and then touch the desired option.
• Use the printer's Schedule On and Off feature, and then select the days and time
you want the printer to turn on and turn off automatically. For example, you can
schedule the printer to turn on at 8am and turn off at 8pm from Monday to Friday.
In this way, you will save energy during the night and weekends. To configure this
feature, touch
Schedule On and Off, and then set the time to turn on and off the printer.
• Adjust the screen brightness to a dimmer setting. To configure this feature, touch
Brightness, and then set the desired option.
Environmental product stewardship program
www.hp.com/hpinfo/
(eco button) on the
(eco button) on the printer's control panel display, touch
(eco button) on the printer's control panel display, touch Screen
NOTE: The printer's Sleep Mode and Schedule On and Off features are
temporarily not available if one or more of the ink cartridges are missing. After the
cartridge is reinstalled, these features resume.
CAUTION: HP recommends that you replace any missing cartridges as soon as
possible to avoid print quality issues and possible extra ink usage or damage to the
ink system. Never turn off the printer when ink cartridges are missing.
Conserve printing supplies
To conserve printing supplies such as ink and paper, try the following:
• Change the print mode to a draft setting. Draft setting uses less ink.
• Do not clean the printhead unnecessarily. This wastes ink and shortens the life of
the cartridges.
• Reduce paper usage by printing on both sides of the paper. If the printer has an HP
automatic two-sided printing accessory (duplexer), see
(duplexing). Otherwise, you can first print just the odd pages, flip the pages over,
and then print just the even pages.
Print on both sides
Eco 11
Chapter 1
Understand the printer parts
This section contains the following topics:
•
Front view
•
Printing supplies area
•
Back view
Front view
12
11
1
2
10
9
8
7
3
5
4
1 Automatic document feeder (ADF)
2 Scanner glass
3 Output tray
4 Front universal serial bus (USB) port
5 Memory card slots
6 Output tray extension
7 Tray 1
8
9 Control-panel display (differs based on the printer model that you have)
10 Control panel (differs based on the printer model that you have)
11 Document feeder tray
12 Width guides
(Power button)
6
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Printing supplies area
Back view
4
1 Ink cartridge access door
2 Ink cartridges
3 Printhead latch
4 Printhead
3
2
1
1 Fax port (1-LINE )
2 Fax port (2-EXT)
3 Ethernet network port
4 Rear universal serial bus (USB) port
5 Power input
6 Automatic two-sided printing accessory (duplexer)
Understand the printer parts 13
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Use the printer control panel
This section contains the following topics:
•
Overview of buttons and lights
•
Control-panel display icons
•
Change printer settings
Overview of buttons and lights
The following diagrams and related tables provide a quick reference to the printer
control panel features for each printer model. For more information, see
printer model number.
HP Officejet Pro 8600
1 32 4
9
Finding the
8
67 5
Label Name and Description
1 Home button: Returns to the home screen from any other screen.
2 Control-panel display: Touch the screen to select menu options. For information about the
3 Help button: Opens the Help menu.
4 Keypad: Use the keypad to enter numbers and text.
5 Wireless icon: The icon is lit when the 802.11 wireless feature is on.
6 Cancel button: Stops a job, exits a menu, or exits settings.
7 Right arrow button: Navigates through settings in the menus.
8 Back button: Returns to the previous menu.
9 Left arrow button: Navigates through settings in the menus.
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icons that appear on the display, see
Control-panel display icons.
HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus and HP Officejet Pro 8600 Premium
1 2
43
8 5
7 6
Label Name and Description
1 Wireless icon: The icon is lit when the 802.11 wireless feature is on.
2 Home button: Returns to the home screen from any other screen.
3 Control-panel display: Touch the screen to select menu options. For information about the
4 Help button: Opens the Help menu.
5 Right arrow button: Navigates through settings in the menus.
6 Cancel button: Stops a job, exits a menu, or exits settings.
7 Back button: Returns to the previous menu.
8 Left arrow button: Navigates through settings in the menus.
icons that appear on the display, see
Control-panel display icons.
Control-panel display icons
Icon Purpose
Shows that a wired network connection exists.
Shows that a wireless network connection exists. The signal strength is indicated
by the number of curved lines. This is for infrastructure mode. For more
information, see
Set up the printer for wireless communication.
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(continued)
Icon Purpose
Shows that ePrint is turned on. For more information, see HP ePrint.
Displays a screen where you can make copies or select other options.
Displays a screen where you can make a fax, or choose fax settings.
Displays a screen where you can make a scan, or change scan settings.
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Displays a screen where you can use HP Apps. For more information, see Printer
Apps.
Displays a screen where you can adjust photo printing options.
Displays the Setup screen for generating reports, changing fax and other
maintenance settings, and accessing the Help screen. The topic that you select
from the Help screen opens a help window on your computer screen.
(continued)
Icon Purpose
Displays the Network screen for selecting options.
Provides more information about the printer's features.
HP Officejet Pro 8600
model
HP Officejet Pro 8600
Plus and HP Officejet
Pro 8600 Premium
models
Displays a screen where you can see information about the ink cartridges,
including fill levels. This icon has a red border when an ink cartridge needs
attention.
NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning
purposes only. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having
a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not
need to replace cartridges until prompted to do so.
Displays the status of the Auto Answer function. Touch Auto Answer to turn it on
or off. For more information, see
Set the answer mode (Auto answer).
Displays a screen where you can learn about printer features that can help
conserve natural resources and reduce the impact of your printing choices.
TIP: You can configure settings for some features from this screen.
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Change printer settings
Use the control panel to change the printer’s mode and settings, print reports, or get
help for the printer.
TIP: If the printer is connected to a computer, you can also change the printer
settings using HP software tools available on your computer, such as the HP printer
software, HP Utility (Mac OS X), or the EWS. For more information about these
tools, see
This section contains the following topics:
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Select the mode
Change printer settings
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Select the mode
The main menu of the control-panel display shows the available modes for the printer.
NOTE: To select a mode, touch the (left arrow) or the (right arrow) to see the
available modes, and then touch the icon to select the desired mode. Follow the
prompts on the control-panel display to complete the job. The control-panel display
returns to the main menu when the job is finished.
To select a different mode
Touch
arrow) to scroll through the available modes, and then touch the icon to select the
desired mode.
Printer management tools.
(Back button) to return to the main menu. Touch (left arrow) or (right
To change settings for a mode
1. After selecting a mode, touch the arrow buttons to scroll through the available
settings, and then touch the setting you want to change.
2. Follow the prompts on the display to change the settings, and then touch Done.
NOTE: Touch (Back button) to return to the previous menu.
Change printer settings
To change the printer settings or print reports, use the options available in the Setup
menu:
1. Touch
2. Touch the arrow buttons to scroll through the menus.
3. Touch the menu items to select menus or options.
NOTE: Touch (Back button) to return to the previous menu.
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(right arrow), and then touch Setup.
Finding the printer model number
In addition to the model name that appears on the front of the printer, this printer has
a specific model number. You can use this number when obtaining support and to help
determine which supplies or accessories are available for your printer.
The model number is printed on a label located on the inside of the ink cartridge
access door, near the ink cartridges area.
Select print media
The printer is designed to work well with most types of office media. It is best to test
a variety of print media types before buying large quantities. Use HP media for
optimum print quality. For more information about HP media, visit the HP website at
www.hp.com.
HP recommends plain papers with the ColorLok logo for printing
and copying of everyday documents. All papers with the
ColorLok logo are independently tested to meet high standards
of reliability and print quality, and produce documents with crisp,
vivid color, bolder blacks and dry faster than ordinary plain
papers. Look for papers with the ColorLok logo in a variety of
weights and sizes from major paper manufacturers.
This section contains the following topics:
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Recommended papers for printing and copying
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Recommended papers for photo printing
Tips for selecting and using media
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Recommended papers for printing and copying
If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that are specifically
designed for the type of project you are printing.
Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be available.
HP Brochure Paper
HP Professional Paper
HP Premium
Presentation Paper
HP Professional Paper
HP Bright White Inkjet
Paper
These papers are glossy-coated or matte-coated on both sides for
two-sided use. They are the perfect choice for producing professional
quality marketing materials such as brochures and mailers, as well as
business graphics for report covers and calendars.
These papers are heavy two-sided matte papers perfect for
presentation, proposals, reports, and newsletters. They are
heavyweight for an impressive look and feel.
HP Bright White Inkjet Paper delivers high-contrast colors and sharp
text. It is opaque enough for two-sided color usage with no
showthrough, which makes it ideal for newsletters, reports, and flyers.
It features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks, and
vivid colors.
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HP Printing Paper HP Printing Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. It produces
HP Office Paper HP Office Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. It is suitable for
HP Office Recycled
Paper
HP Premium Plus
Photo Paper
HP Advanced Photo
Paper
HP Everyday Photo
Paper
HP Iron-On Transfers HP Iron-on Transfers (for color fabrics or for light or white fabrics) are
documents that look and feel more substantial than documents
printed on standard multipurpose or copy paper. It features ColorLok
Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors.
copies, drafts, memos and other everyday documents. It features
ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid
colors.
HP Office Recycled Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper made
with 30% recycled fiber. It features ColorLok Technology for less
smearing, bolder blacks and vivid colors.
HP’s best photo paper is heavyweight for producing professional
quality photos. Features an instant-dry finish for easy handling
without smudging. It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity.
It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm
(4 x 6 inch), 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch), and two finishes – glossy or softgloss (satin matte). It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.
This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling
without smudging. It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity.
Your prints have a look and feel comparable to a store processed
photo. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 10
x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch), 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch), and two finishes –
glossy or soft gloss (satin matte). It is acid-free for longer lasting
documents.
Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using paper
designed for casual photo printing. This affordable, photo paper dries
quickly for easy handling. Get sharp, crisp images when you use this
paper with any inkjet printer. Available in semi-gloss finish in 8.5 x 11
inch, A4, 4 x 6 inch and 10 x 15 cm. It is acid-free for longer lasting
documents.
the ideal solution for creating custom T-shirts from your digital photos.
To order HP papers and other supplies, go to www.hp.com. Go to Shop for Products
and Services, and select Ink, toner and paper .
NOTE: At this time, some portions of the HP website are available in English only.
Recommended papers for photo printing
For the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that are specifically
designed for the type of project you are printing. Depending on your country/region,
some of these papers might not be available.
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Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be available.
HP Premium Plus
Photo Paper
HP Advanced Photo
Paper
HP Everyday Photo
Paper
HP Photo Value Packs HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP ink
HP’s best photo paper is heavyweight for producing professional
quality photos. Features an instant-dry finish for easy handling
without smudging. It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity.
It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm
(4 x 6 inch), 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch), and two finishes – glossy or softgloss (satin matte). It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.
This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling
without smudging. It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity.
Your prints have a look and feel comparable to a store processed
photo. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 10
x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch), 13x18 cm (5 x 7 inch), and two finishes – glossy
or soft gloss (satin matte). It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.
Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using paper
designed for casual photo printing. This affordable, photo paper dries
quickly for easy handling. Get sharp, crisp images when you use this
paper with any inkjet printer. Available in semi-gloss finish in 8.5 x 11
inch, A4, 4 x 6 inch, and 10 x 15 cm. It is acid-free for longer lasting
documents.
cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to save you time and take
the guesswork out of printing affordable, lab-quality photos with your
HP printer. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have
been designed to work together so your photos are long lasting and
vivid, print after print. Great for printing out an entire vacation’s worth
of photos or multiple prints to share.
To order HP papers and other supplies, go to www.hp.com. Go to Shop for Products
and Services and select Ink, toner and paper.
NOTE: At this time, some portions of the HP website are available in English only.
Tips for selecting and using media
For the best results, observe the following guidelines.
• Always use media that conforms to the printer specifications. For more information,
see
Media specifications.
• Load only one type of media at a time into a tray or automatic document feeder
(ADF).
• When loading the trays and ADF, make sure the media is loaded correctly. For
more information, see
feeder (ADF).
• Do not overload the tray or ADF. For more information, see
original in the automatic document feeder (ADF).
• To prevent jams, poor print quality, and other printing problems, avoid loading the
following media in the trays or ADF:
Multipart forms
Media that is damaged, curled, or wrinkled
Media with cutouts or perforations
Media that is heavily textured, embossed, or does not accept ink well
Load media or Load an original in the automatic document
Load media or Load an
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Media that is too lightweight or stretches easily
Media that contains staples or clips
NOTE: To scan, copy, or fax documents that contain pages that do not
conform to these guidelines, use the scanner glass. For more information, see
Load an original on the scanner glass.
Load an original on the scanner glass
You can copy, scan, or fax up to Letter- or A4-size originals by loading them on the
glass.
NOTE: Many of the special features do not work correctly if the glass and lid
backing are not clean. For more information, see
To load an original on the scanner glass
Use these steps to load an original on the scanner glass.
1. Lift the scanner lid.
2. Load your original print-side down.
TIP: For more help on loading an original, refer to the engraved guides along
the edge of the glass.
Maintain the printer.
3. Close the lid.
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Load an original in the automatic document feeder (ADF)
You can copy, scan, or fax a one-sided, single- or multiple-page, A4- or Letter-size
document by placing it in the automatic document feeder tray.
CAUTION: Do not load photos in the ADF; this might cause damage to your
photos. Use only media that is supported by the printer. For more information, see
Tips for selecting and using media.
NOTE: Only single-sided documents on A4 or Letter-size paper can be scanned,
copied, or faxed using the ADF. The ADF does not support double-sided
documents or other paper sizes.
NOTE: Some features, such as the Fit to Page copy feature, do not work when
you load your originals in the ADF. You must load your originals on the glass.
The document feeder tray holds a maximum of 35 or 50 sheets of plain A4 or Lettersize paper, depending on the printer model.
To load an original in the document feeder tray
Use these steps to load a document in the automatic document feeder.
1. Load your original print-side up into the document feeder tray. Place the pages so
that the top edge of the document goes in first. Slide the media into the automatic
document feeder until you hear a tone or see a message on the display indicating
that the loaded pages were detected.
TIP: For more help on loading originals in the automatic document feeder,
refer to the diagram engraved in the document feeder tray.
2. Slide the width guides inward until they stop at the left and right edges of the
media.
NOTE: Remove all originals from the document feeder tray before lifting the lid on
the printer.
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Load media
This section provides instructions for loading media into the printer.
This section contains the following topics:
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Load standard-size media
Load envelopes
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•
Load cards and photo paper
Load custom-size media
•
Load standard-size media
To load media
Use these instructions to load standard media.
1. Pull out Tray 1.
2. Insert the media print-side down in the center of the tray. Make sure the stack of
media aligns with the line on the width guide, and is not higher than the paper stack
line on the guide.
3. Slide the media guides in the tray to adjust them for the media size that you have
loaded, and then reinsert the tray.
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NOTE: Do not load paper while the printer is printing.
4. Pull out the extension on the output tray.
Load envelopes
To load envelopes
Use these instructions to load an envelope.
1. Pull out Tray 1.
2. Insert the envelopes print-side down and load according to the graphic. Make sure
the stack of envelopes does not exceed the line marking in the tray.
NOTE: Do not load paper while the printer is printing.
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3. Slide the media guides in the tray to adjust them for the media size that you have
loaded, and then reinsert the tray.
4. Pull out the extension on the output tray.
Load cards and photo paper
To load cards and photo paper
Use these instructions to load photo paper.
1. Pull out Tray 1.
2. Insert the media print-side down in the center of the tray. Make sure the stack of
media aligns with the line on the width guide, and is not higher than the paper stack
line on the guide.
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NOTE: Do not load paper while the printer is printing.
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