HP OfficeJet Pro K8600dn User Manual

1. General Information: Shows information about the current status and connection
type of the network, and other information, such as the URL of the embedded Web
server and the hardware address of the device.
Network Status: This setting can be Ready or Offline. When the setting is
Offline, it implies either that the IP is being assigned or negotiated by the DNS
server, or that the AutoIP or the network is not available.
2. 802.3 Wired: Shows information about your wired network and on how the device
is...

setup experience. However, if you have connected the cable first, see To connect the
device before installing the software.
Direct connection
You can connect the device directly to your computer using a USB cable.
NOTE:If you install the device software and connect the device to a computer
running Windows, you can connect additional devices to the same computer with
USB cables without reinstalling the device software.
When setting up the device, HP recommends that you connect the device after you
install...

5.Click Next and follow the onscreen instructions.
6.Click Finish to close the Found New Hardware wizard. The wizard automatically
starts the installation program (this might take a short while).
7.Complete the installation process.
NOTE:You can also share the device with other computers using a simple form
of networking known as locally shared networking. For more information, see 
To
share the device on a locally shared network.
To share the device on a locally shared network
In a locally shared...

In addition, you can connect to a network printer on both types of networks using the
Add Printer wizard in Windows. For more information, see 
To install the printer driver
using Add Printer.
To install the device on a network
Use the following steps to install the device software in the following networking
scenarios:
You have a peer-to-peer network (a network without a dedicated print server)
1.Remove the protective cover from the devices network port and connect the
device to the network.
2.Close any...

5.Do one of the following:
Type in the network path or queue name of the shared device, and then click Next.
Click Have Disk when prompted to select the device model.
Click Next and locate the device in the list of shared printers.
6.Click Next and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
To install the device in a pure IPV6 network environment
If you are connecting the device to a Windows XP or Windows Vista computer on a
pure IPV6 network, follow these instructions to install the...

To install the software for network or direct connection
1.Connect the device to your computer with a USB cable.
2.Insert the Starter CD into the CD drive. Double-click the CD icon on the desktop,
and then double-click the setup icon. Also, you can locate the Installer folder on
the Starter CD.
3.Click Install Software and follow the onscreen instructions.
4.If necessary, share the device with other Macintosh computer users.
•Direct connection: Share the device with the other Macintosh computer
users....

d. In the document, click File, and then select Print.
e. From the drop-down menu next to Printer, select Shared Printers, and then
select your device.
f. Make additional settings, if necessary, and then click Print.
Uninstall and reinstall the software
If your installation is incomplete, or if you connected the USB cable to the computer
before prompted by the software installation screen, you might need to uninstall and
then reinstall the software. Do not simply delete the device application files from...

4.Restart your computer.
NOTE:It is important that you disconnect the device before restarting your
computer. Do not connect the device to your computer until after you have
reinstalled the software.
5.Insert the device Starter CD into your computers CD-ROM drive and then start the
Setup program.
6.Follow the onscreen instructions and also see 
To install the software before
connecting the device (recommended).
To uninstall from a Windows computer, method 3
NOTE:Use this method if Uninstall is not...

5 Maintain and troubleshoot
This section contains the following topics:
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Supported ink cartridges
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Replace the ink cartridges
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Maintain the printheads
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Store printing supplies
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Troubleshooting tips and resources
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Solve printing problems
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Poor print quality and unexpected printouts
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Solve paper-feed problems
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Solve device management problems
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Troubleshoot installation issues
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Clear jams
Supported ink cartridges
The availability of ink cartridges varies by country/region. The ink cartridges...

NOTE:The ink levels shown are an estimate only. Actual ink volumes may vary.
After removing a cartridge from its package, install it right away. Do not remove a
cartridge from the device for long periods of time.
To find out which ink cartridges work with your device, see 
Supplies.
To replace the ink cartridges
1.Gently pull open the ink cartridge cover.
2.Remove the ink cartridge that requires replacement by grasping it between your
thumb and forefinger and pulling it firmly toward you.
3.Remove the...