Chapter 1
Understand the printer parts
This section contains the following topics:
Front view
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| 1 | Automatic document feeder (ADF) |
| 2 | Scanner glass |
| 3 | Output tray |
| 4 | Front universal serial bus (USB) port |
| 5 | Memory card slot |
| 6 | Output tray extension |
| 7 | Tray 1 |
| 8 | (Power button) |
| 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 |
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Printing supplies area
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- Ink cartridge access door
- Ink cartridges
- Printhead latch
- Printhead
Back view
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| 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) |
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Use the printer control panel
This section contains the following topics:
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 Finding the printer model number.
| HP Officejet Pro 8600 | |||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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| Label | Name and Description |
- Home button: Returns to the home screen from any other screen.
- Control panel display: Touch the screen to select menu options. For information about the icons that appear on the display, see Control panel display icons.
| 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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HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus and HP Officejet Pro 8600 Premium
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 8 | 5 |
| 7 | 6 |
| Label | Name and Description |
- Wireless icon: The icon is lit when the 802.11 wireless feature is on.
- Home button: Returns to the home screen from any other screen.
- Control panel display: Touch the screen to select menu options. For information about the icons that appear on the display, see Control panel display icons.
| 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. |
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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Icon Purpose
Shows that HP 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.
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.
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Icon Purpose
Displays the Network screen for selecting options.
Provides more information about the printer’s features.
HP Officejet Pro 8600 Displays a screen where you can see information about the ink cartridges,
model 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.
HP Officejet Pro 8600
Plus and HP Officejet
Pro 8600 Premium
models
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 Printer management tools.
This section contains the following topics:
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 
(Back button) to return to the main menu. Touch (left arrow) or (right arrow) to scroll through the available modes, and then touch the icon to select the desired mode.
To change settings for a mode
- After selecting a mode, touch the arrow buttons to scroll through the available settings, and then touch the setting you want to change.
- 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:
- Touch
(right arrow), and then touch Setup.
- Touch the arrow buttons to scroll through the menus.
- Touch the menu items to select menus or options.
NOTE: Touch (Back button) to return to the previous menu.
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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:
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 | These papers are glossy-coated or matte-coated on both sides for |
| HP Professional Paper | 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. | |
| HP Premium | These papers are heavy two-sided matte papers perfect for |
| Presentation Paper | presentation, proposals, reports, and newsletters. They are |
| HP Professional Paper | heavyweight for an impressive look and feel. |
| HP Bright White Inkjet | HP Bright White Inkjet Paper delivers high-contrast colors and sharp |
| Paper | 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 |
| 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. | |
| HP Office Paper | HP Office Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. It is suitable for |
| copies, drafts, memos and other everyday documents. It features | |
| ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid | |
| colors. | |
| HP Office Recycled | HP Office Recycled Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper made |
| Paper | with 30% recycled fiber. It features ColorLok Technology for less |
| smearing, bolder blacks and vivid colors. | |
| HP Premium Plus | HP’s best photo paper is heavyweight for producing professional |
| Photo Paper | 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 soft- | |
| gloss (satin matte). It is acid-free for longer lasting documents. | |
| HP Advanced Photo | This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling |
| Paper | 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. | |
| HP Everyday Photo | Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using paper |
| 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. | |
| HP Iron-On Transfers | HP Iron-on Transfers (for color fabrics or for light or white fabrics) are |
| 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.
Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be available.
| HP Premium Plus | HP’s best photo paper is heavyweight for producing professional |
| Photo Paper | 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 | |
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To read more please download the PDFs bellow
Download HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus Service manual
hp officejet pro 8600 quick setup guide
hp officejet pro 8600 administrator settings
hp officejet pro 8600 plus troubleshooting
hp officejet pro 8600 pdf
hp officejet pro 8600 premium manual
hp officejet pro 8600 plus driver
hp officejet pro 8600 wireless setup instructions
hp officejet pro 8600 print fax, scan copy web