HP Officejet Pro 8600 Support Question
HP Officejet Pro 8600 Support Question
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Question posted by christinalawson on May 9th, 2012
I Only Use Black Ink.. Why Do I Need To Keep Replacing The Colored Ink?
I ONLY print BLACK TEXT... I DO NOT USE color whatsoever. Why on earth am I being forced to replace the color cartridges? Is this HP'S way of ripping off the consumer? I have selected PRINT ALL TEXT IN BLACK INK... so why are the colored cartridges "emptying out" if they even are? Do I need to file a complaint? What should I do?
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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on May 9th, 2012 2:52 PM
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This is common with printers. By all means replace ony the blank ink cartirdge (when necessary) if you can still get printouts with satisfactory quality. Leave the old color cartridge in place. Note that colored ink can be consumed even when all printing is black.
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Getting Started Guide - Page 27
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Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement
HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges
Printheads (only applies to products with customer replaceable printheads) Accessories
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User Guide - Page 44
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Select a paper size: a. NOTE: If you want to use is selected. 5. c. Select the...
User Guide - Page 45
... light is supported by varying patterns of gray. • Black Print Cartridge Only: Uses black ink to select, edit, or print the
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User Guide - Page 53
... original on the right-front corner of editable text you want to use in the scan:
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up menu. Scanning documents as some of the formatting of the hard disk. 3. Or
Select the Save as some of the formatting...
User Guide - Page 94
... how to view this information (see www.hp.com/go/inkusage.
If a color cartridge is depleted, output is depleted, blacks are prompted to avoid possible printing delays. This can operate with ink cartridges Print with one or more depleted cartridges. Replace the ink cartridges
NOTE: For information on recycling used in the printing process in printhead servicing, which prepares the...
User Guide - Page 104
... Solve a problem If the black cartridge is printing very slowly. • Solution 1: Use a lower print quality setting • Solution 2: Check the ink levels • Solution 3: Contact HP support
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When possible, replace the depleted cartridge. If a color cartridge is depleted, output is set...
User Guide - Page 107
...the paper loaded in the input tray • Solution 4: Check the paper type • Solution 5: Check the print settings • Solution 6: Print and evaluate a print quality report • Solution 7: Contact HP support
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User Guide - Page 108
... printing, the ink might have all cartridges installed at all times after the printer is set up and in use.
For more information, see :
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User Guide - Page 120
..., the scanner glass or lid backing might need to be replaced. ƕ The defects might be on how...HP software settings might be set to reduce the scanned image.
Try cleaning the scanner glass and lid backing. Be sure to use the correct resolution and color settings. ƕ The original image might be very light or dark or might be printed on colored paper. • Unwanted lines Ink...
User Guide - Page 150
... information, see System requirements • In the Windows Device Manager, make sure that you are unable to the computer and the printer are closed or disabled for damage.
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User Guide - Page 153
...print quality problems. For more information, see Turn the printer off correctly can waste ink and shorten the life of the cartridges. There are experiencing problems with the printhead. NOTE: Cleaning uses ink... the print quality is streaked or has any incorrect or missing colors, the printhead might have a problem with printing, you might need to do so for resolving print quality issues...
User Guide - Page 163
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User Guide - Page 173
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Web Services and HP website specifications
Web Services specifications
An Internet connection using either a wired (Ethernet) or wireless connection.
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User Guide - Page 184
... an increasing number of product return and recycling programs in many countries/regions, and lets you recycle used print cartridges and ink cartridges free of charge. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is committed to protecting the environment. Design for efficient disassembly and repair.
Appendix A
Environmental product stewardship program
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User Guide - Page 237
... clean the electrical contacts in order, with a dry lint-free cloth before proceeding to ensure proper contact. 4. Use as
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User Guide - Page 240
...ink cartridges. Appendix G
Ink cartridges depleted
The cartridges listed in the message must be replaced to use it on this printer.
Click OK to resume printing. If you do not wish to report fraud.
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HP...
User Guide - Page 241
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Incompatible ink cartridges 237
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User Guide - Page 242
... cleaning the printhead, see Replace the ink cartridges. message appears before the job prints. The Use color ink only? Problem with an empty cartridge will need to enter the ink system, which will deplete much of leaks.
Solution: Check the print quality of the Automatic Document Feeder to install new cartridges, see HP support.
The Use black ink only? Automatic document feeder...
User Guide - Page 243
..., contact HP. Replace the ink cartridge
Replace the indicated ink cartridge. For more information about ink cartridge warranty, see HP support. For more information, see Replace the ink cartridges. For more information, see Ink cartridge warranty information. Replace the ink cartridge 239 NOTE: If your cartridge is still under warranty, contact HP support for service or replacement. If...
User Guide - Page 246
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manual faxing receive 67 send 63, 64
margins setting, specifications 167
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