HP 8600 Officejet Pro print light/dark control

HP 8600 Officejet Pro e-All-in-One
Windows XP
Is there any way to darken the black print on my machine? The copy feature offers this feature but I can't find anything for printing purposes.
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The only option to darken the text is to change the print quality to its highest setting. To do so, please follow the steps listed below.
In the software program you are trying to print from, click File, and then click Print . The Print dialog box will open.
Select your product from the Name drop-down menu, and then click Properties . The Properties dialog box will then open.
Click the Paper/Quality tab.
Under Quality Settings you will be able to increase the print quality.
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