The Advanced tab provides options for settings the number of copies, color management, and document selections. The Preferences window includes six tabs: Advanced, Paper/Quality, Effects, Finishing, Color, and Services. The computer interface with the HP Color LaserJet 3600n is used only as a utility within software programs.
Driver installation was also easy and took only nine minutes from start to finish. This is done by removing the cartridges via the two handles, one on either side, removing the tape and locks, then sliding the cartridges back in place-a very easy and clean process. The cartridges come preinstalled, but tape and plastic locks have to be removed first. The entire front of the unit opens easily (and locks securely into place when done), providing ready access to the stack of toner cartridges. Several pieces of tape keep the doors secured for shipping, and the output tray had to be snapped in place. Unpacking the printer, physical set-up, and software installation took about 17 minutes. HP also makes note of the 3600n's energy saving settings.
Much of the packaging is recyclable and HP includes recycling messages in their manuals. All of the cartridges feature HP ColorSphere toner. The four preinstalled ink cartridges include the following: 6,000-page HP Color LaserJet Black print cartridge, and 4,000-page HP Color LaserJet Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow Print Cartridges. Also included is the Try HP Welcome Kit that is full of promotional materials, and the HP Marketing Toolkit, which has samples of HP matte and glossy Brochure Paper and Marketing Assistant software. Besides the printer, box contents include a power cable, driver and documentation CD, and a Getting Started Guide. Attached to the printer are two paper trays: the multipurpose tray holds 100 sheets and the output tray holds 250 sheets. Its four ink cartridges come preinstalled, so users only need to take off the shipping tape and attach the cables to get it going. The HP Color LaserJet 3600n printer comes ready to roll almost straight out of the box. It is very detailed and explains the extensive menus very thoroughly.
The User Guide, the 3600n’s manual, comes as a PDF document only, but this is probably a good thing since this 200+-page document would be onerous to have around in printed form. The instructions are well-organized and easy to understand, and are displayed in six languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Dutch. It also includes a description of the range of paper sizes that each paper tray can accommodate, part numbers for the toner cartridges, and a quick graphic guide for clearing paper jams.
The Getting Started Guide gives basic setup instructions. The HP Color LaserJet 3600n was easy to set up and toner cartridges were easy to install.