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How do I check the ink level from my computer

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  • Check the back of your computer to make sure that the printer is appropriately connected to the computer and is plugged in. If the printer is not plugged into the computer, find the printer jack on the back of the computer and plug it in before you move on to the next step.

  • Click on the "Start" menu button which is located on bottom left hand corner of your screen. Click on the "Settings" bar and notice that a list of functions pop up to the left of the settings button. Click on the control panel icon.

  • Look for the printer/fax icon in the control panel window. Double click on the printer icon.

  • Find the icon for your printer in the opened window and right click on the icon. Now click on the "Preferences" option.

  • Look for the menu box pop up with tabs near the top of the box. Click on the "Services" tab.

  • Click on "Service this device." You will find the button on the Services menu that you just activated.

  • Click on the estimated ink level tab and a graphic will appear indicating how much ink is left in the cartridge.


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    1. From the HP Director , click Settings , Print Settings , and then click Printer Toolbox .
    2. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. The estimated ink levels appear for the print cartridges.
    Checking the ink levels on a Macintosh computer
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    1. From the HP Director , click Settings , Print Settings , and then click Printer Toolbox .
    2. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. The estimated ink levels appear for the print cartridges.
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    1. From the HP Director , click Settings , then click Maintain Printer .
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    1. Make sure the product is on and connected to the computer.
    2. Open HP Solution Center .
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    2. Click Start and click Control Panel .
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    5. Click the Services tab, and then click Service this Device .
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    3)sometimes ink levels option is available in the priner drivers in the printers and faxes in the control panel.
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    2. Once that comes up click on SETTINGS --> STATUS --> VIEW INK LEVELS
    3. To set your computer up to automatically tell you the ink levels everytime you print, then click CONFIGURATION and check the box that says "Display Ink Status Window", click the APPLY button.
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