HP Pro K8600 manual Solve network problems, Verify installation preliminaries

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Verify installation preliminaries

•Make sure to use the Starter CD that contains the correct installation software for your operating system.

•Before installing software, make sure that all other programs are closed.

•If the computer does not recognize the path to the CD-ROM drive that you type, make sure that you are specifying the correct drive letter.

•If the computer cannot recognize the Starter CD in the CD-ROM drive, inspect the Starter CD for damage. You can download the device driver from the HP Web site (www.hp.com/support).

NOTE: After correcting any problems, run the installation program again.

Solve network problems

General network troubleshooting

•If you are unable to install the device software, verify that:

◦All cable connections to the computer and the device are secure.

◦The network is operational and the network hub is turned on.

◦All applications, including virus protection programs, spyware protection programs, and firewalls, are closed or disabled for computers running Windows.

◦Make sure the device is installed on the same subnet as the computers that will be using the device.

◦If the installation program cannot discover the device, print the network configuration page and enter the IP address manually in the installation program. For more information, see Understand the network configuration page.

•If you are using a computer running Windows, make sure that the network ports created in the device driver match the device IP address:

◦Print the device’s network configuration page.

◦Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers or Printers and Faxes.

- Or -

Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Printers.

◦Right-click the device icon, click Properties, and then click the Ports tab.

◦Select the TCP/IP port for the device, and then click Configure Port.

◦Compare the IP address listed in the dialog box and make sure it matches the IP address listed on the network configuration page. If the IP addresses are different, change the IP address in the dialog box to match the address on the network configuration page.

◦Click OK twice to save the settings and close the dialog boxes.

Problems connecting to a wired network

If the Link light on the network connector does not turn on, make sure that all of the “General network troubleshooting” conditions are met.

Troubleshoot installation issues

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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 Regulatory information Device specificationsResource Description Location Get startedFind other resources for the product Resource Description AccessibilityVisual Support Understand the device partsFront view MobilityBack view Control panelPage 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 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 trayCapacity 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 Print with the rear manual feed slot Use the HP Solution Center WindowsTo change the software settings Windows To change the software settings Mac OSTo perform duplexing Windows Print on both sides duplexingGuidelines for printing on both sides of a 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 among computers running Mac OS To install the software for network or direct connectionTo share the device on a locally shared network To uninstall from a Windows computer, method Uninstall and reinstall the softwareTo uninstall from a Windows computer, method Replace the ink cartridges Maintain and troubleshootSupported ink cartridges To replace the ink cartridges Maintain the printheadsTo check printhead health To print the print quality diagnosticTo 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 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 cartridgesOutput is faded or dull colored Ink is smearingInk is not filling the text or graphics completely 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 properlyMultiple pages are being picked up Media is not coming out correctlyPages are skewing Embedded Web server cannot be opened Solve device management problemsSoftware installation suggestions Troubleshoot installation issuesHardware installation suggestions Problems connecting to a wired network Solve network problemsVerify installation preliminaries General network troubleshootingTo clear a jam Clear jamsClear a jam in the device 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 Explanation and recommended action Interpreting network connector lightsLight description/Light pattern Supplies HP supplies and accessoriesAccessories Order printing supplies onlineHP media PrintheadsSupport and warranty Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement Before you call Obtain electronic supportObtain HP telephone support 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 optionsRemove the ink cartridges and printheads before shipment HP Quick Exchange Service JapanPrepare the device for shipment To remove printheads before shipment To remove ink cartridges before shipmentTo pack the device Pack the devicePage Product features and capacities Device specificationsPhysical specifications 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
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