The printer shuts down unexpectedly, Alignment fails, The printer is not responding (nothing prints) – HP Officejet Pro 8600 User Manual

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The printer shuts down unexpectedly

Check the power and power connections
Make sure the printer is connected firmly to a functioning alternating current (AC)
power outlet. For voltage requirements, see Electrical specifications.

Alignment fails

If the alignment process fails, make sure you have loaded unused, plain white paper
into the input tray. If you have colored paper loaded in the input tray when you align the
printer, the alignment fails.
If the alignment process fails repeatedly, you may need to clean the printhead, or you
might have a defective sensor. To clean the printhead, see Clean the printhead.
If cleaning the printhead does not solve the problem, contact HP support. Go to
www.hp.com/go/customercare. This website provides information and utilities that can
help you correct many common printer problems. If prompted, select your country/
region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling for technical support.

The printer is not responding (nothing prints)

There are print jobs stuck in the print queue
Open the print queue, cancel all documents, and then reboot the computer. Try to print
after the computer reboots. Refer to the Help system for the operating system for more
information.

Check the printer setup
For more information, see General troubleshooting tips and resources.

Check the HP software installation
If the printer is turned off when printing, an alert message should appear on your
computer screen; otherwise, the HP software provided with the printer might not be
installed correctly. To resolve this, uninstall the HP software completely, and then
reinstall the HP software. For more information, see Uninstall and reinstall the HP
software.

Check the cable connections

Make sure both ends of the USB cable or Ethernet cable are secure.

If the printer is connected to a network, check the following:

Check the Link light on the back of the printer.

Make sure you are not using a phone cord to connect the printer.

Check any personal firewall software installed on the computer
The personal software firewall is a security program that protects a computer from
intrusion. However, the firewall might block communication between the computer and

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