Q. Are HP OFFICEJET PRO 8600 ink cartridges replaceable individually?
A. Yes, HP OFFICEJET PRO 8600 printers come with 4 ink cartridge slots. This means that you only have to replace the ink cartridge of the colour that has run out. This feature helps reduce costs as there is less wastage of unused ink.
Q. Who are the multipacks ideally recommended for?
A. Multipacks are most suitable for heavy users who have high ink requirement, so that they do not have to keep ordering ink cartridges regularly. Occasional users are not advised to buy multipacks as the ink cartridges can dry up if not used for a long period of time.
Q. How many pages are HP OFFICEJET PRO 8600 printers capable of printing in a month?
A. HP OFFICEJET PRO 8600 printers have a monthly duty cycle of 25,000 pages. This means that this printer is capable of printing up to a maximum 25,000 pages in one month which is a great feature for heavy users.
Q. Where can this printer ideally be used?
A. The HP OFFICEJET PRO 8600 is a heavy duty printer that is capable of moderately good quality output. The printer comes with many features like wireless connectivity, memory card support, an Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), faxing, scanning as well as copying, which makes it very suitable for offices as it can do the job of 4 machines alone. This printer can also be suitable for home purposes, but there are other printers in the same price range that can produce much better quality output.
Q. How do I know that my HP OFFICEJET PRO 8600 ink cartridges are running low so that I can keep a replacement ready?
A. You will be notified by your printer on your computer that the ink levels are running low so that you can keep replacement HP OFFICEJET PRO 8600 ink cartridges ready, to continue printing. You can also check the estimated ink levels remaining on the printer management tool installed on your computer or you can print a “Printer Status Report” to check the ink levels. The Toolbox or HP Utility (Mac OS) is a printer management tool that allows you to check maintenance information about your printer, including the ink cartridge status. You can install it by using the CD-ROM provided to you with the printer.
Q. What is the optical scanning resolution of HP OFFICEJET PRO 8600?
A. HP OFFICEJET PRO 8600 has an optical scanning resolution of 4800 x 4800 dpi.
Q. What types of memory cards does HP OFFICEJET PRO 8600 support?
A. The types of memory cards supported by HP OFFICEJET PRO 8600 are Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, MultiMediaCard Mobile, RS-MMC, SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card.
Q. How many pages can each of the compatible HP OFFICEJET PRO 8600 ink cartridges can print?
A. Our compatible HP OFFICEJET PRO 8600 ink cartridges can print the following number of pages:
- HP 950XL (Black) - 2300 Pages each (Approx)
- HP 951XL (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) - 1500 Pages each (Approx)
Q. Can I scan directly to a memory card inserted into HP OFFICEJET PRO 8600 without using a PC?
A. Yes, you can scan directly to memory card from the printer control panel without using a PC.
Q. My delivery of HP OFFICEJET PRO 8600 ink cartridges arrived yesterday. One of the cartridges was in damaged condition. How can I return my cartridge for a refund or replacement?
A.We are really sorry to hear this. You can contact us at by telephone on 048 30833221 or email us at info@printerinkcartridges.ie. Damaged/Faulty items need to be returned to Wholesale Ink Ltd, 25 Kilmorey St, Newry, Co Down, BT34 2DF. We will arrange for a replacement or a refund for the cartridges and the postage incurred by customer for returning item once the item has been returned to us and tested.
Q. Does HP OFFICEJET PRO 8600 support borderless printing?
A.Yes, this printer supports borderless printing. It lets you print to the edges of certain photo media types and a range of standard media sizes.
Q. What is the use of HP ePrint?
A. HP ePrint is a free service from HP that allows you to print to your HP ePrint-enabled printer anytime, from any location. HP OFFICEJET PRO 8600 ePrint-enabled printer.
Q. Can I use alcohol to clean the contacts of my HP Pro 8600 ink cartridges?
A. No, please avoid it, as alcohol can damage your printer or the cartridges.
Q. How many envelopes can I load into the Tray 1 of my HP OFFICEJET PRO 8600 ink cartridges to print?
A. You can load up to five envelopes in Tray 1 of your printer to be able to print smoothly.
Q. I’ve been getting the message Use Black Ink Only from my printer (I use HP Pro 8600 ink cartridges, i.e. HP 951XL.). Can I continue printing for a while or should stop immediately?
A. These indications mean that one of the cartridges is out of ink, but you can continue printing for some time with the other cartridges. You can continue printing in grayscale or in composite black but will have to replace the cartridge very soon. Also, please note that this message doesn’t appear in all cases.
Q. Are recycled cartridges used to make HP Pro 8600 ink cartridges?
A. Yes, these ink cartridges are made using recycled HP cartridges.
Q. For how long can a cartridge be kept outside the printer at the time of replacement?
A. Not more than 30 minutes.
Q. What is the best way to hold HP Pro 8600 ink cartridges and insert them in the printer?
A. You need to hold the ink cartridge by its sides making sure that nozzles are pointing towards the printer, then insert the ink cartridge into its slot, and push the ink cartridge forward until it is set in its place properly.
Q. Will my printer (HP OFFICEJET PRO 8600) print in black if print settings are changed to ‘print with black ink only?
A. Your printer should have ink in the other ink cartridges to carry out printing in black even after it’s set to ‘print with black ink only.
Q. Is the HP Officejet Pro 8600 All in One a colour printer or just Black and White?
A. The HP Officejet Pro 8600 E All in One is a colour printer. We stock all necessary cartridges needed for the printer here on our site and the printer also offers the option of Scanner, Copier & Fax.
Q. Is there a useby date on your printer ink?
A. No, high quality printer ink does not have an expiry date, so if you wish to buy a bulk order, this is possible without ink cartridges expiring before use.
Q. Can I order online with paypal payment?
A. Yes we accept paypal as a method of payment as well as credit and debit cards.
Q. I just placed an order online but my internet went down after I entered my card details and am unsure as to whether or not it has went through what can I do ? (I dont want to place the order twice) Kitty, Liscarney
A. Hi Kitty, If you give us a quick call on 028 3083 3221 from NI and 048 3083 3221 from ROI we can check your order details and confirm as to whether we have recieved it or not. If not, you can also place the order again over the phone for your convenience. Thanks
Q.Which is best - compatible or original cartridges?
A. When deciding to use compatibles, it is vital that you choose a high quality compatibles to ensure that a quality print is maintained. In our eyes we have the highest quality compatibles available on the market, therefore our compatibles are money saving and an equal standard as genuine cartridges. However when printing photographs from home etc we would advise the use of original cartridges.
Q. My HP Officejet Pro 8600 is not printing in colour. Is it multipack what I need, to make it print in colours?
A. The HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus E All In One printer is a 4 colour inkjet printer which requires all 4 black, cyan, magenta and yellow colour ink cartridges installed with at least some amount of ink in each cartridge to print in any colour. You should check for the colour which has ran out and can purchase the specific one. And, if the empty cartridges are more than two you can go with the multipack for better value.
Q. I know the correct ink cartridges for the HP Officejet Pro 8600 printer are HP 950 and HP 951, but can I use 940XL cartridge with it?
A. No, the 940 XL cartridge is not compatible with the HP Officejet Pro 8600 printer. You need to use the HP 950 XL or HP 951 XL ink cartridges for your HP 8600 printer.
Q. I bought my Officejet 8600 printer with one of my friend, but there is something missing in it - i.e. "cartridge carrier". Can I purchase it separately?
A. Unfortunately, we only supply HP Pro 8600 ink cartridges on our website. We would recommend you to contact HP support directly in case of any product parts needed.
Q. Hi, could you tell me if the ink cartridges used with HP Pro 8600 printer same as HP Pro 8600 Plus printer?
A. The HP Pro 8600 printer and the HP Pro 8600 Plus printer are two different model of same series. But, the HP 950 / HP 950 XL and HP 951 / HP 951 XL are the compatible cartridges which can be used with both the models.
Q. How can I replace the HP Pro 8600 ink cartridges in the Officejet Pro 8600 printer?
A. You can go with the downloadable user guide available on the HP website for the HP Officejet Pro 8600 e-All-in-One printer which will provide you the instructions on “how you can replace the ink cartridges”. Here is a link which can help you : http://support.hp.com/us-en
Q. Could you please suggest if the multipack for ink cartridges listed on the top of the page is suitable for my Officejet Pro 8600 Plus printer?
A. All the ink cartridges listed on this page are HP Pro 8600 ink cartridges and are completely compatible with your Officejet Pro 8600 Plus printer. You can buy the multipack or even the separate ink cartridges as per the need. Thanks
Q. Are these HP Pro 8600 ink cartridges are original HP cartridges as produced by HP or are they refilled / remanufactured? I am facing troubles with remanufactured cartridges from another supplier.
A. We supply both original as well as remanufactured HP Pro 8600 ink cartridges (HP 950 XL / HP 951 XL). The original listed products are 100% genuine and are supplied in the official HP packaging from HP with a HP logo mark under the product image. Our compatible / remanufactured HP Pro 8600 ink cartridges are also very reliable and work as good as the original ones. In case of any issue or faulty items refer to our Return Policy here : https://printerinkcartridges.ie/return-policy
Q. I mostly do black and white printing than colour printing, so can I only buy black cartridge for my HP 8600 printer?
A. Yes, you can buy only black cartridge separately for your HP 8600 printer. However, your HP 8600 printer is a colour inkjet printer and you will need to have all four ink cartridges installed with at least some amount of ink in them to print.
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