HP OfficeJet Pro 8600 - The Really High Cost Per Page

On February 6, 2014 I bought an HP OfficeJet Pro 8600 all-in-one, including the OPTIONAL tray 2.
I use it in my home office with five computers. One is a new Apple MacBook Pro OS 10.9.5, another is a three year old HP Laptop on Windows 7, and another is a five year old Dell Desktop still on Windows XP.
I bought the printer to . . . print. I thought I might be a nice convenience to write business correspondence and print an envelope, without the need to change paper, or otherwise touch the printer until I was ready.
The printer is advertised, even in the user manual and box, to be capable of 1200 dpi printing, even though it uses the below average PCL Print Driver and not Post Script.
The printer works fine, but the HP driver and utility software must be written for a different printer. If I put HP Inkjet 20# paper in tray 2, and #10 envelopes in a locked tray 1, I can print at the "best print setting" which still isn't great. But it works.
If I put HP Premium Presentation Paper 32# paper in tray 2 ($8.00 per 100 sheets), and the same quality #10 envelope in tray 1, the printer software loses it's mind. It performs the same on all five computers.
When I try to print a business letter and envelope the print driver and HP utility grays out tray 2, and it grays out the "best" print setting. In short the only choice is NOT to use HP brand papers, or remove tray 2, print the business letters, and then remove the 8.5X11 HP Premium Paper, install envelopes, and print again. Not what I had in mind.
I've been in touch with HP as the printer is still under warranty. They offered a replacement, that will have the same printer an utility problems, or to buy it back at $175.
I bought the original printer for $249, tray 2 for $125, and 5 XL print cartridges for $149. That is a total of $588. If I sell it back to HP check out the cost per page. At $588 - $175 = $413/2742 total pages = 15 cents a page! Owch!!!
There is nothing wrong with the printer as such. The problem is the HP Utility and Driver. When did HP stop using a traditional warranty, and give pennies on the dollar, when they clearly have a software problem, they refuse to fix?

Hi there @Oceankey , welcome to the forums
I understand your Officejet 8600 is no longer copying an entire page from the scanner bed.
I am unsure of which troubleshooting steps you have tried for this problem however, I would suggest updating the firmware (if needed), power resetting the printer and to ensure the printer is plugged in directly to the wall outlet, avoiding power bars and surge protectors. This ensures the printer is receiving full power and may help greatly.
Getting the Latest Firmware and Product Updates
Press the Power button to turn on the product.
With the product turned on, disconnect the power cord from the rear of the product.
Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
Wait at least 15 seconds.
Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet.
Reconnect the power cord to the rear of the product.
If the product does not turn on by itself, press the Power button to turn it on.
If the troubleshooting does not help resolve your issue, I would then suggest calling HP's Technical Support to see about further options for you. If you are calling within North America, the number is 1-800-474-6836 and for all other regions: click here.
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Paul,
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