HP Pro K8600 manual Solve paper-feed problems, Colors do not line up properly

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Colors do not line up properly

Check the printheads

Print the print quality diagnostic page on a clean sheet of white paper. Evaluate any problem areas, and perform the recommended actions. For more information, see To print the print quality diagnostic page.

Check the graphics placement

Use the zoom or print preview feature of your software to check for gaps in the placement of graphics on the page.

Lines or dots are missing from text or graphics

Check the print mode

Try using the Best mode in the printer driver. For more information, see Change print settings.

Check the printheads

Print the print quality diagnostic page on a clean sheet of white paper. Evaluate any problem areas, and perform the recommended actions. For more information, see To print the print quality diagnostic page.

Solve paper-feed problems

For information on resolving jams, see Clear jams.

A paper-feed problem is occurring

A paper-feed problem is occurring

Media is not supported for the printer or tray

Use only media that is supported for the device and the tray being used. For more information, see Understand specifications for supported media.

Media is not picked up from a tray

Make sure media is loaded in the tray. For more information, see Load media. Fan the media before loading.

Make sure the paper guides are set to the correct markings in the tray for the media size you are loading. Also make sure the guides are snug, but not tight, against the stack.

Make sure media in the tray is not curled. Uncurl paper by bending it in the opposite direction of the curl.

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Contents HP Officejet Pro K8600 Printer series HP Officejet Pro K8600 Printer series Copyright information Safety informationTrademarks Page Contents Maintain and troubleshoot Support and warranty HP supplies and accessoriesControl-panel lights reference Regulatory information Device specificationsFind other resources for the product Get startedResource Description Location Visual AccessibilityResource Description Support Understand the device partsFront view MobilityBack view Control panelPage Install the duplexer Install the accessoriesTo install the duplexer Use the device Tips for selecting and using print mediaSelect print media Understand specifications for supported media Manual Duplexer Feed tray Standard media sizes Media size Tray RearPhoto media Media size Tray Rear Automatic Manual Duplexer Feed trayEnvelopes CardsOther media Manual Duplexer Feed trayTray Type Weight Paper 60 to 130 g/m2 Understand supported media types and weightsCapacity Media Set minimum marginsLeft Right Top Bottom Margin To load Tray 1 main tray Load mediaMedia Left Right Top Bottom Margin To load small media To load the rear manual feed slot To change default settings for all future jobs Windows Change print settingsTo change settings Mac OS Print with the rear manual feed slot Use the HP Solution Center WindowsTo change the software settings Windows To change the software settings Mac OSGuidelines for printing on both sides of a Print on both sides duplexingTo perform duplexing Windows Open the Two-Sided Printing panel Print on special and custom-sized mediaTo perform automatic duplexing Mac OS To print on special or custom-sized media WindowsTo print a borderless document Windows Click Properties, Setup or PreferencesPrint borderless To print on special or custom-sized media Mac OSTo print a borderless document Mac OS Cancel a print jobMac OS Configure and manageManage the device WindowsMonitor the device Administer the deviceOption for the task that you want to perform Use device management toolsEmbedded Web server To open the embedded Web serverToolbox Windows Pages/buttons ContentsPrinter Information Provides a link to Tabs ContentsPrint PQ print quality Diagnostic To open the ToolboxInformation and Support panel HP Printer Utility Mac OSTo open the HP Printer Utility HP Printer Utility panelsTo open the Network Printer Setup Utility Network Printer Setup Utility Mac OSHP Web Jetadmin software Printer Settings panelMyPrintMileage Understand the self-test diagnostic Understand the network configuration To print the network configuration Configure the device WindowsDirect connection To connect the device before installing the softwareTo share the device on a locally shared network Network connectionSelect Network Printer or Network Printer Server To install the device on a networkTo install the device software on client computers To install the printer driver using Add PrinterTo install the printer driver on Windows Vista Configure the device Mac OSTo install the device in a pure IPV6 network environment To install the device drive on Windows XPTo share the device on a locally shared network To install the software for network or direct connectionTo share the device among computers running Mac OS To uninstall from a Windows computer, method Uninstall and reinstall the softwareTo uninstall from a Windows computer, method Supported ink cartridges Maintain and troubleshootReplace the ink cartridges To replace the ink cartridges Maintain the printheadsTo check printhead health To print the print quality diagnosticTo calibrate the linefeed To clean the printhead contacts manually To clean the printheadsTo align the printheads Chapter Maintain the printheads To replace the printheads Maintain the printheads Store printheads Troubleshooting tips and resourcesStore printing supplies Store ink cartridgesDevice is not responding nothing prints Solve printing problemsDevice shuts down unexpectedly All device lights are on or flashingDevice does not accept printhead Blank or partial page printed Device takes a long time to printSomething on the page is missing or incorrect Placement of the text or graphics is wrongCheck the ink cartridges Check the page-orientation settingPoor print quality and unexpected printouts Device prints half a page, then ejects the paperCheck the paper quality Poor quality printoutsMeaningless characters print Check the printheads and ink cartridgesInk is not filling the text or graphics completely Ink is smearingOutput is faded or dull colored Printout shows bleeding colors Check the paper type settingColors are printing as black and white Wrong colors are printingLines or dots are missing from text or graphics Solve paper-feed problemsPaper-feed problem is occurring Colors do not line up properlyPages are skewing Media is not coming out correctlyMultiple pages are being picked up Embedded Web server cannot be opened Solve device management problemsHardware installation suggestions Troubleshoot installation issuesSoftware installation suggestions Problems connecting to a wired network Solve network problemsVerify installation preliminaries General network troubleshootingClear a jam in the device Clear jamsTo clear a jam Tips for avoiding jams Chapter Interpreting control-panel lights Control-panel lights referenceLight description/Light pattern Explanation Services or repairs Light description/Light pattern Explanation Persists, replace Light description/Light pattern Interpreting network connector lightsExplanation and recommended action Supplies HP supplies and accessoriesAccessories Order printing supplies onlineHP media PrintheadsSupport and warranty Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement Obtain HP telephone support Obtain electronic supportBefore you call Phone support period Telephone support numbers If you have a problem, follow these stepsSupport process HP support by phoneObtain HP telephone support Placing a call After the phone support period Additional warranty optionsPrepare the device for shipment HP Quick Exchange Service JapanRemove the ink cartridges and printheads before shipment To remove printheads before shipment To remove ink cartridges before shipmentTo pack the device Pack the devicePage Physical specifications Device specificationsProduct features and capacities System requirements Processor and memory specificationsCompatible network protocols Network protocol specificationsRecommended requirements Network operating system compatibilityElectrical specifications Embedded Web server specificationsPrint resolution Environmental specificationsSound pressure bystander position Sound powerFCC statement Regulatory informationPage Toxic and hazardous substance table LED indicator statement Regulatory model numberDeclaration of conformity Environmental product stewardship program Environmental product stewardship program Energy consumption Index Page Page Page Page Podręcznik użytkownika