HP OfficeJet Pro K8600dn User Manual

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.
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Manage the device
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Use device management tools
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Understand the self-test diagnostic page
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Understand the network configuration page
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Configure the device (Windows)
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Configure the device (Mac OS)
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Uninstall and reinstall the software
Manage the device
The following, common tools can be used to manage the...

Monitor the device
This section provides instructions for monitoring the device.
Use this tool...to obtain the following information....
Control panelObtain information about the status of jobs
that are being processed, the operating status
of the device, and the status of ink cartridges
and printheads.
Embedded Web server•Printer status information: Click the
Information tab, and then click an option
available on the left pane.
•Ink cartridge and printhead status:
Click the Information tab, and then...

Use this tool...to do the following...
•Order supplies: On any tab, click the Order
Supplies button, and then follow the onscreen
instructions.
•Support: On any tab, click the Support button,
and then select a support option.
Toolbox (Windows)Perform device maintenance tasks: Click the
Services tab.
HP Printer Utility (Mac OS)Perform device maintenance tasks: Open the
Information and Support panel, and then click the
option for the task that you want to perform.
Use device management tools
The following...

•Web browser: In a supported Web browser on your computer, type the IP address
that has been assigned to the device.
For example, if the IP address is 123.123.123.123, type the following address into
the Web browser: http://123.123.123.123
The IP address for the device is listed on the network configuration page. For more
information, see 
Understand the network configuration page.
After opening the embedded Web server, you can bookmark it so that you can
return to it quickly in the future.
•Windows...

To open the Toolbox
• From the HP Solution Center, click the Settings menu, point to Print Settings,
and then click Printer Toolbox.
• Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor in the tray, point to the device, and then
click Display Printer Toolbox.
• From the Printer Properties, click Printing Preferences, Features or Color Tabs,
and then select Printer Services.
Toolbox tabs
The Toolbox contains the following tabs.
TabsContents
Estimated Ink Level•Ink Level Information: Shows estimated ink
level for...

TabsContents
•Calibrate Linefeed: Allows you to perform
linefeed calibration. For more information, see
To calibrate the linefeed.
•Control Panel Language: Allows you to set
the language used to print reports such as the
self-test diagnostic page.
HP Printer Utility (Mac OS)
The HP Printer Utility contains tools to configure print settings, calibrate the device,
clean the printheads, print the self-test diagnostic page, order supplies online, and find
Web site support information.
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To open the HP...

•Control Panel Language: Allows you to set the language used to print reports
such as the self-test diagnostic page.
•HP Support: Gain access to HP Web site where you can find support for the
device, register the device, and find information about returning and recycling used
printing supplies.
Printer Settings panel
•Trays Configuration: Set the default media type and size for a tray.
•Additional Settings: Launch the embedded Web server to change network
settings. Configure IP settings for network...

•Notification of print driver updates: Alerts you when there is an update for the
printer driver. A message appears on the HP Instant Support homepage; click the
link within the message to go directly to the download section of the HP Web site.
•Managing ink and media usage (myPrintMileage): Helps you manage and
forecast device supplies usage. 
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Security and privacy
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To gain access to HP Instant Support
Security and privacy
When you use HP Instant Support, detailed device information, such as the...

On the myPrintMileage Web site, you can see the print analysis, such as the amount
of ink you have used, whether you use more black or color ink, and the estimated
number of pages you can print with the remaining amount of ink
To gain access to myPrintMileage
•Embedded Web server: Click the Support button, and then click myPrintMileage.
NOTE:The Support button is available in all pages.
•Toolbox (Windows): Click the Information tab, and then click myPrintMileage
and follow the onscreen instructions....

1. Printer Information: Shows device information (such as the product name, model
number, serial number, and firmware version number), the accessories that are
installed (such as the duplex unit), and the number of pages printed from the trays
and accessories.
2. Ink Cartridge Status: Shows the estimated ink levels (represented in graphical
form as gauges) and the part numbers and expiration dates of the ink cartridges.
NOTE:The ink levels shown are an estimate only. Actual ink volumes may
vary.
3....