Single cartridges, no printhead cartridges: The Officejet Pro 8600 uses HP 950 (Black) / 951 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) — ideally in XL. Important: the printhead is separate inside the device.
HP 950XL Black — compatible
High yield (up to ~2,300 pages*) for razor-sharp text.
This category lists all relevant consumables for the HP Officejet Pro 8600 e-All-in-One (CM749A/N911a). Our compatible 950XL/951XL range delivers crisp text and vivid colours — perfect for quotes, reports and marketing collateral at low cost per page.
Compatible 950/951XL XL page yield Separate printhead Auto-duplex Wi-Fi & Ethernet
Heads-up: Manufacturer firmware updates can affect recognition of compatible cartridges. Check your firmware if in doubt. After installing new cartridges, run a printhead clean/alignment from the maintenance menu.
Recommended products for HP Officejet Pro 8600
HP 951XL Cyan — compatible
Bright cyan for charts and graphics.
HP 951XL Magenta — compatible
Rich magenta tones — great for presentations.
HP 951XL Yellow — compatible
Vivid yellow for natural colour blends.
Value pack 950XL/951XL — B+C+M+Y
4-pack: best price/performance for frequent printing.
*XL yields per ISO/IEC, manufacturer data. Actual yield varies by coverage & use.
Tech specs — HP Officejet Pro 8600 (at a glance)
| Functions | Print, scan, copy, fax, web apps |
|---|---|
| Technology | HP Thermal Inkjet |
| Print speed (ISO) | Up to 18 ppm (mono), 13 ppm (colour) |
| Resolution | Up to 1,200 × 600 dpi (mono); up to 4,800 × 1,200 dpi (colour, optimised) |
| Duplex | Automatic (standard) |
| Paper handling | 250-sheet input; 150-sheet output; max input up to 500 sheets |
| ADF | Yes, single-sided (for multi-page scan/fax) |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, USB host, 2× RJ-11 (fax) |
| Mobile printing | HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint™ |
| Memory cards | SD/MMC & Memory Stick (various formats, some via adapter) |
| Monthly volume | Up to 25,000 pages; recommended 250–1,250 pages/month |
| Size/Weight | ≈ 494 × 413 × 300 mm; 11.5 kg |
| Consumables | HP 950 (Black) / 951 (C/M/Y) — recommend 950XL/951XL |
| Printhead | Separate printhead module (no printhead cartridges) |
Source: Manufacturer datasheet (2012). Features may vary with firmware/software.
Buying & setup tips
- Choose HP 950XL (Black) and HP 951XL (C/M/Y) for the lowest cost per page.
- Separate printhead: cartridges do not include a printhead.
- Enable automatic duplex to save paper and costs.
- Mobile printing via HP ePrint & Apple AirPrint™ (2.4 GHz Wi-Fi).
- If quality drifts: run printhead clean/alignment from the maintenance menu.
FAQ
Which cartridges fit the HP Officejet Pro 8600?
It uses HP 950 (Black) and HP 951 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow). For best value, pick 950XL/951XL. Note: separate printhead in the device.
Does the Officejet Pro 8600 support duplex printing?
Yes. Automatic two-sided printing (A4) is built in and enabled from factory.
Can I print from my smartphone?
Yes — via HP ePrint and Apple AirPrint™ over Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz). Network & internet connection required.
