Configure and manage, Manage the device, Windows | HP Pro K8600

4 Configure and manage

This section is intended for the administrator or individual who is responsible for managing the device. This section contains information about the following topics.

•Manage the device

•Use device management tools

•Understand the self-test diagnostic page

•Understand the network configuration page

•Configure the device (Windows)

•Configure the device (Mac OS)

•Uninstall and reinstall the software

Manage the device

The following, common tools can be used to manage the device. For information about accessing and using the tools, see Use device management tools.

NOTE: Specific procedures might include other methods.

Windows

•Device control panel

•Embedded Web server

•Printer driver

•HP Web Jetadmin

NOTE: For more information about the HP Web Jetadmin software, open the HP Web Jetadmin software and see its documentation.

•Toolbox

•myPrintMileage

NOTE: For more information about myPrintMileage, visit the myPrintMileage Web site.

Mac OS

•Device control panel

•Embedded Web server

•HP Printer Utility

•Monitor the device

•Administer the device

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HP Pro K8600 manual Configure and manage, Manage the device, Windows, Mac OS

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 specifications Find other resources for the product Get startedResource Description Location Visual AccessibilityResource Description Support Understand the device partsFront view Mobility Back 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 Rear Photo media Media size Tray Rear Automatic Manual Duplexer Feed trayEnvelopes Cards Other media Manual Duplexer Feed tray Tray 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 OS Guidelines 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 Windows To print a borderless document Windows Click Properties, Setup or PreferencesPrint borderless To print on special or custom-sized media Mac OS To print a borderless document Mac OS Cancel a print job Mac OS Configure and manageManage the device Windows Monitor the device Administer the device Option for the task that you want to perform Use device management toolsEmbedded Web server To open the embedded Web server Toolbox Windows Pages/buttons Contents Printer Information Provides a link to Tabs ContentsPrint PQ print quality Diagnostic To open the Toolbox Information and Support panel HP Printer Utility Mac OSTo open the HP Printer Utility HP Printer Utility panels To open the Network Printer Setup Utility Network Printer Setup Utility Mac OSHP Web Jetadmin software Printer Settings panel MyPrintMileage Understand the self-test diagnostic Understand the network configuration To print the network configuration Configure the device Windows Direct connection To connect the device before installing the software To share the device on a locally shared network Network connection Select 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 Printer To 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 XP To 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 software To uninstall from a Windows computer, method Supported ink cartridges Maintain and troubleshootReplace the ink cartridges To replace the ink cartridges Maintain the printheads To check printhead health To print the print quality diagnostic To 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 cartridges Device is not responding nothing prints Solve printing problemsDevice shuts down unexpectedly All device lights are on or flashing Device does not accept printhead Blank or partial page printed Device takes a long time to print Something on the page is missing or incorrect Placement of the text or graphics is wrong Check the ink cartridges Check the page-orientation settingPoor print quality and unexpected printouts Device prints half a page, then ejects the paper Check the paper quality Poor quality printoutsMeaningless characters print Check the printheads and ink cartridges Ink 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 printing Lines or dots are missing from text or graphics Solve paper-feed problemsPaper-feed problem is occurring Colors do not line up properly Pages are skewing Media is not coming out correctlyMultiple pages are being picked up Embedded Web server cannot be opened Solve device management problems Hardware installation suggestions Troubleshoot installation issuesSoftware installation suggestions Problems connecting to a wired network Solve network problemsVerify installation preliminaries General network troubleshooting Clear a jam in the device Clear jamsTo clear a jam Tips for avoiding jams Chapter Interpreting control-panel lights Control-panel lights reference Light 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 online HP media Printheads Support 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 phone Obtain HP telephone support Placing a call After the phone support period Additional warranty options Prepare 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 shipment To pack the device Pack the devicePage Physical specifications Device specificationsProduct features and capacities System requirements Processor and memory specifications Compatible network protocols Network protocol specificationsRecommended requirements Network operating system compatibility Electrical specifications Embedded Web server specificationsPrint resolution Environmental specifications Sound pressure bystander position Sound power FCC statement Regulatory informationPage Toxic and hazardous substance table LED indicator statement Regulatory model number Declaration of conformity Environmental product stewardship program Environmental product stewardship program Energy consumption Index Page Page Page Page Podręcznik użytkownika