Needing a 'print preview' capability for HP Officejet Pro 8600 (model N911a)

Please provide a 'print preivew' capability via the HP 'print window' for the 8600 Pro.
I purchased this machine in early April 2014 after the prior printer (photosmart 410) 'threw-up' ink inside the printer. The software with that Photosmart 410, prior (and perhaps some current) HP printers provide a 'print preview' capability.
I have several systems (some Windows Vista; some Win-7). All are current with maintenace (including HP S/W & drivers).
The printer is ethernet-cable connected to a 'switch' and in-turn ethernet-cable connected to a wireless router. Some PCs are also ethernet-cable connected; others are wireless connected.
The ability to do a 'print preview' via the HP S/W is not available on any system (i.e. via the 'print' window or subsequent windows, like 'Properties' or 'Advanced').
While some applications have a print preview capability, not all do. Having that capability via the printer 'window (i.e via HP provide S/W) is necessary - it is useful to make sure formating is proper, allows for subsequent changes if needed, and provides the abiloity to see and select the printing of only some pages.
This issue and request has been raised several times - going back to 2012. Just do a search on the Forum using keywords '8600' and 'preview'. The following are a couple instances:
1) http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Printer-All-in-One-Software-Drivers/Automatic-print-preview/m-p/1529879...
2) http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Printer-All-in-One-Software-Drivers/Where-is-Print-Preview/m-p/3299717/...
3) http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Printer-All-in-One-Software-Drivers/8600-Pro-no-print-preview-Can-I-use...
Jim

Hi DragonflyFairy,
I understand you would like to know how to get the print preview when printing from the internet.
Depending on what browser you are using, you should have the option to do the print preview.
I have provided 3 different browsers with how to get to the print preview.
Internet Explorer: Go to file, print preview and make your adjustments.
Google Chrome: Go to the icon in the top right corner and click the icon with the 3 lines, click print, make your changes.
Firefox: Click on the tab Firefox dropdown and select print, print preview. Change your settings.
If you are missing the print preview, take a peek at these documents to see if it will help.
Unable to print or view the print preview of a webpage in Internet Explorer.
Fix printing problems in Firefox.
How to print websites.
I came across this article that you may want to take a look at, if you are using Google Chrome.
Printing Problem - Will Not Load Print Preview.
Try another browser if you are having the same issue.
What browser are you using?
If you need further assistance, just let me know.
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Hello @jessescopely,
Welcome back to the HP forums.
I understand that when you try to access the EWS (Embedded Web Server) for your Officejet pro 8600, you are prompted for a username and password.
Unfortunately there is no default username or password.
On rare occasions this can be fixed by restoring the network defaults.
Go into the Setup menu.
Select the Network sub menu.
Choose Restore Network Defaults.
I have also sent you via private message the steps to reset your printer back to factory defaults.
If you are unfamiliar with how the Forum's private message capability works, this post has instructions.
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If you live outside the US/Canada Region, please click the link below to get the support number for your region. http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-phone-assist.html
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Hi Jo-Winch I hope you are doing well and welcome to the HP forum
If I understand correclty.
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Hi,
I see that you are having some issues when attempting to print.
Are you able to access the EWS page using the IP address assigned to the printer. http://192.x.x.x. If you are able to access that I assume your network is fine.
Have you tried to reinstall the HP SW. I suggest you reinstall the software. Please ensure to uninstall before reinstalling again. You can also get the latest SW from HP Support site at http://www.hp.com/
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I need step by step instructions to locate my eprint email address for eprint services for my HP 8600 Pro N911a

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