The HP Officejet Pro K8600dn colour inkjet printer's wide-format capability means that you can print larger documents from your desktop.

In a world filled with cheap but underpowered inkjet multifunction printers (MFPs), using the HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus is a pleasant departure.

Legal-size scanner platen; Very

Pale graphics on plain paper at

Aimed squarely at micro and small offices, the HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus e-All-in-One ($299.99 direct) is more directly competitive with low-end color laser MFPs like the HP LaserJet Pro 100 Color MFP M175nw ($349.99 direct, 3 stars) than with inkjets.

Fast; High-quality output; Duplexes; Duplexing automatic document feeder; Legal-size flatbed; Prints through cloud

A little larger than most inkjet MFPs

In a world filled with cheap but underpowered inkjet multifunction printers (MFPs), using the HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus is a pleasant departure. One of the most competent MFPs for the price (US$300 as of 12/05/2011), it lacks nothing in its features, is solidly constructed, fully supports...

Fast; Cheap ink; Solid construction

Non-LCD controls are slow

I always get nervous changing a componant of my computer system but set up ws easy and most importantly it worked with my network FIRST TIME! Scanning, printing and ePrinting worked great and print quality was great. Thanks J & R for prompt delivery and a great product.

Easy To Set Up; Easy To Use; Fast Print Time; Low Ink Consumption; Reliable

Large Footprint

The HP OfficeJet Pro 8600 Plus is a multifunction printer that performs almost as fast as a laser printer--and with excellent quality. While it is fairly big, the built-in wireless allows it to be located away from your desk, and otherwise, it's hard to find fault.

This high-volume workhorse is fast, has great print quality, and keeps ink costs in check. It has just about every productivity and convenience feature small offices need in an all-in-one in its price range.

Exceptional print; copy; and scan quality; Fast performance; Automatic-duplexing ADF; Inexpensive ink

Odd-colored chassis; No slot for specialty media

I got this printer, definitely great for the value. Works good so far. Use it more for the fax feature and scan. Easy to set up and easy to use instructions on printer screen. I did my research before buying this printer, happy I spent the extra dollars and didn't settle for a cheaper model.

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The HP Officejet 8600 Plus prints professional-quality photos and documents quickly with versatile connectivity options and robust features like an auto-duplexer; cloud printing; and a legal-size scanning bay

The touch screen requires aggressive finger presses to actuate the display functions; and there's no way to calibrate its sensitivity

HP has succeeded again in building a classy, fast and reliable all-in-one imaging device for the business market, but I wouldn't end my recommendation at the office door. With its spread of convenient connectivity features and cloud printing that includes ePrint and AirPrint compatibility, the...

Prints professional-quality photos and documents quickly; Versatile connectivity options; Robust features like an auto-duplexer and cloud printing

The touchscreen requires aggressive finger presses to actuate the display functions; and there's no way to calibrate its sensitivity