HP Color LaserJet 2600n Printer (Q6455A#ABA) Review

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(More customer reviews)I guess the way the printer is set up is to ASSUME that you are using the color cartridges on an average basis, regardless of whether they are actually being used or not. Thus, it estimates when the cartridges should run out and when that time comes, you are locked out of further printing until the cartridges are replaced even though they may be full of toner. However, reading through the User Guide, there appears to be a solution on using the Color Toner Cartridges beyond the "replacement" time.

Page 94 of the User Guide has the following instructions for those who would like to use the toner beyond their replacement time:

Configuration
Cartridge Out Override can only be enabled from the printer's control panel menu.
1. From the main menu, press (RIGHT ARROW) to System setup and press (SELECT).
2. Press (RIGHT ARROW) to Print quality and press (SELECT).
3. Press (RIGHT ARROW) to Replace supplies and press (SELECT).
4. Press (RIGHT ARROW) to Override out and press (SELECT).
5. Press (SELECT).
If Stop at out is selected, the printer will stop printing when a cartridge reaches the recommended replacement point. If Override out is selected, the printer will continue
printing when a cartridge reaches the recommended replacement point. The factory default setting is Stop at out.

The full story of the trials and tribulations of a hapless 2600N owner can be viewed at: http://www.epinions.com/content_196413001348

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Product Description:
Create high-impact, professional documents and marketing materials with this affordable HP 2600n network-ready color laser printer. HP expertise pairs advanced color imaging technology with innovative print cartridge design for superior prints. The on-board HP ImageREt 2400 technology ensures exceptional quality color printing while HP's smart printing technology monitors and makes automatic adjustments to the cartridges to ensure consistent quality throughout cartridge life. The result is brilliant, professional-quality color every time you print. An intuitive, front-panel LCD makes it easy to set up, use, and maintain the printer. The two-line, 16-character display alerts you to low toner levels, taking the guesswork out of printer management. With a standard single-sheet priority feed slot, a 250-sheet covered input tray, and an optional 250-sheet input tray, you can configure this versatile printer to meet your specific paper handling needs. Priced for the home office, yet powerful enough and network-ready for small offices, this printer lets you produce business, marketing, and sales documents in-house, rather than outsourcing to a print shop. As a testament to its speed and efficiency, the HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer produces a first page out in less than 20 seconds from a cold start. Compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems, this printer measures 17.83 x 16.02 x 14.6 inches, weighs 40.5 pounds, and is backed by a 1-year manufacturer's limited warranty.
What's in the Box
Color LaserJet 2600n printer, power cable, CD-ROM (user's guide and printer software), getting started guide, output tray extension, paper tray cover, and print cartridges (cyan, magenta, yellow, black).