how to shut off blank page separator

[Bobkat523]

How do I turnoff blank page separator?  Every time I print a blank page comes out between jobs.  Even when only printing one page.

[Sneha_01]

Hi @Bobkat523,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

To disable the blank page separator on your HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus, you can adjust the settings in the printer's preferences. Here’s how you can do it:

Method 1: Change Print Settings on Your Computer

Open Print Settings:

• On your computer, go to the document you want to print and select Print.
• Choose your HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus from the printer list.

Access Printer Properties:

• Click on Printer Properties or Preferences (this may vary depending on your operating system).

Adjust Settings:

• Look for a tab called Layout, Advanced, or something similar.
• Check for any options related to "Print Blank Pages" or "Separator Pages." Make sure they are set to Off or Disabled.

Save Settings:

• After making changes, click OK or Apply to save your settings.

Method 2: Change Settings on the Printer's Control Panel

Access the Menu:

• On the printer's control panel, press the Home button.
• Navigate to Setup (the gear icon).

Select Tools:

• Scroll to Tools and select it.

Change Separator Page Settings:

• Look for an option related to Separator Pages or Blank Pages.
• Turn off this option if available.

Exit the Menu:

• Press the Home button to exit.

Method 3: Update Printer Firmware

Sometimes, issues like this can be resolved by updating the printer's firmware:

Visit the HP Support Website:

• Go to the HP Support page.

Download the Latest Firmware:

• Enter your printer model and check for firmware updates. Follow the instructions to update.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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