HP Pro K8600 manual Maintain the printheads, To replace the ink cartridges

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NOTE: The ink levels shown are an estimate only. Actual ink volumes may vary.

After removing a cartridge from its package, install it right away. Do not remove a cartridge from the device for long periods of time.

To find out which ink cartridges work with your device, see Supplies.

To replace the ink cartridges

1.Gently pull open the ink cartridge cover.

2.Remove the ink cartridge that requires replacement by grasping it between your thumb and forefinger and pulling it firmly toward you.

3.Remove the new ink cartridge from its package.

4.Align the cartridge with its color-coded slot and insert the cartridge into the slot. Press down firmly on the cartridge to ensure proper contact.

5.Close the ink cartridge cover.

Maintain the printheads

If printed characters are incomplete, or dots or lines are missing from printouts, ink nozzles might be clogged and you might need to clean the printheads.

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Contents HP Officejet Pro K8600 Printer series HP Officejet Pro K8600 Printer series Trademarks Safety informationCopyright information Page Contents Maintain and troubleshoot Control-panel lights reference HP supplies and accessoriesSupport and warranty Device specifications Regulatory informationResource Description Location Get startedFind other resources for the product Resource Description AccessibilityVisual Mobility Understand the device partsFront view SupportControl panel Back viewPage To install the duplexer Install the accessoriesInstall the duplexer Select print media Tips for selecting and using print mediaUse the device Understand specifications for supported media Media size Tray Rear Manual Duplexer Feed tray Standard media sizesCards Media size Tray Rear Automatic Manual Duplexer Feed trayEnvelopes Photo mediaManual Duplexer Feed tray Other mediaCapacity Understand supported media types and weightsTray Type Weight Paper 60 to 130 g/m2 Left Right Top Bottom Margin Set minimum marginsMedia Media Left Right Top Bottom Margin Load mediaTo load Tray 1 main tray To load small media To load the rear manual feed slot To change settings Mac OS Change print settingsTo change default settings for all future jobs Windows To change the software settings Mac OS Use the HP Solution Center WindowsTo change the software settings Windows Print with the rear manual feed slotTo perform duplexing Windows Print on both sides duplexingGuidelines for printing on both sides of a To print on special or custom-sized media Windows Print on special and custom-sized mediaTo perform automatic duplexing Mac OS Open the Two-Sided Printing panelTo print on special or custom-sized media Mac OS Click Properties, Setup or PreferencesPrint borderless To print a borderless document WindowsCancel a print job To print a borderless document Mac OSWindows Configure and manageManage the device Mac OSAdminister the device Monitor the deviceTo open the embedded Web server Use device management toolsEmbedded Web server Option for the task that you want to performPages/buttons Contents Toolbox WindowsTo open the Toolbox Tabs ContentsPrint PQ print quality Diagnostic Printer Information Provides a link toHP Printer Utility panels HP Printer Utility Mac OSTo open the HP Printer Utility Information and Support panelPrinter Settings panel Network Printer Setup Utility Mac OSHP Web Jetadmin software To open the Network Printer Setup UtilityMyPrintMileage Understand the self-test diagnostic Understand the network configuration Configure the device Windows To print the network configurationTo connect the device before installing the software Direct connectionNetwork connection To share the device on a locally shared networkTo install the printer driver using Add Printer To install the device on a networkTo install the device software on client computers Select Network Printer or Network Printer ServerTo install the device drive on Windows XP Configure the device Mac OSTo install the device in a pure IPV6 network environment To install the printer driver on Windows VistaTo share the device among computers running Mac OS To install the software for network or direct connectionTo share the device on a locally shared network Uninstall and reinstall the software To uninstall from a Windows computer, methodTo uninstall from a Windows computer, method Replace the ink cartridges Maintain and troubleshootSupported ink cartridges Maintain the printheads To replace the ink cartridgesTo print the print quality diagnostic To check printhead healthTo calibrate the linefeed To align the printheads To clean the printheadsTo clean the printhead contacts manually Chapter Maintain the printheads To replace the printheads Maintain the printheads Store ink cartridges Troubleshooting tips and resourcesStore printing supplies Store printheadsAll device lights are on or flashing Solve printing problemsDevice shuts down unexpectedly Device is not responding nothing printsDevice does not accept printhead Device takes a long time to print Blank or partial page printedPlacement of the text or graphics is wrong Something on the page is missing or incorrectDevice prints half a page, then ejects the paper Check the page-orientation settingPoor print quality and unexpected printouts Check the ink cartridgesCheck the printheads and ink cartridges Poor quality printoutsMeaningless characters print Check the paper qualityOutput is faded or dull colored Ink is smearingInk is not filling the text or graphics completely Wrong colors are printing Check the paper type settingColors are printing as black and white Printout shows bleeding colorsColors do not line up properly Solve paper-feed problemsPaper-feed problem is occurring Lines or dots are missing from text or graphicsMultiple pages are being picked up Media is not coming out correctlyPages are skewing Solve device management problems Embedded Web server cannot be openedSoftware installation suggestions Troubleshoot installation issuesHardware installation suggestions General network troubleshooting Solve network problemsVerify installation preliminaries Problems connecting to a wired networkTo clear a jam Clear jamsClear a jam in the device Tips for avoiding jams Chapter Control-panel lights reference Interpreting control-panel lightsLight description/Light pattern Explanation Services or repairs Light description/Light pattern Explanation Persists, replace Explanation and recommended action Interpreting network connector lightsLight description/Light pattern Order printing supplies online HP supplies and accessoriesAccessories SuppliesPrintheads HP mediaSupport and warranty Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement Before you call Obtain electronic supportObtain HP telephone support HP support by phone If you have a problem, follow these stepsSupport process Phone support period Telephone support numbersObtain HP telephone support After the phone support period Additional warranty options Placing a callRemove the ink cartridges and printheads before shipment HP Quick Exchange Service JapanPrepare the device for shipment To remove ink cartridges before shipment To remove printheads before shipmentPack the device To pack the devicePage Product features and capacities Device specificationsPhysical specifications Processor and memory specifications System requirementsNetwork operating system compatibility Network protocol specificationsRecommended requirements Compatible network protocolsEnvironmental specifications Embedded Web server specificationsPrint resolution Electrical specificationsSound power Sound pressure bystander positionRegulatory information FCC statementPage LED indicator statement Regulatory model number Toxic and hazardous substance tableDeclaration of conformity Environmental product stewardship program Environmental product stewardship program Energy consumption Index Page Page Page Page Podręcznik użytkownika