Will windows 7 show ink levels of the hp printer?

hi, when the sys is formatted tool box is erased, un install the printer soft ware from the system using CD rom, restart the system reload drivers fully,printer starts displaying the ink levels.

First, I would try printing a document, and a window should pop up in the lower right corner. If not, make sure that you have all the necessary drivers for the printer installed, as that is the only way to check your ink levels with the HP C4345 All-in-One Printer. In my experience, you must use new HP printer cartridges (rather than ink refills) to have an accurate reading of the remaining ink.

Your printer should have come with a disk. This disk would have installed the necessary program that runs printing jobs, as well as keeps track of the ink level. Locate this program on your computer (may be under All Programs, Accessories under the Start Menu).
If not, Go into the Control Panel: (see below)




Above, you see "Hardware and Sound"; and below that shows "View Devices and Printers. Click on this. It will then bring you into the below dialogue box, of which shows any and all printers currently installed and which are being used. (see below)




Once you have located your printer here - (name etc). Go into your Start Menu: In the Search Box at the bottom type "programs"; look for the words "show which programs are installed on your computer", should be the fourth in the list. Below is what the list will look like. Find your printer here to ensure it's installed.



Once you have determined it's installed, you need to locate the printer program in your file system. Once you retrieve this, click it to open it. The program should allow you to view the ink levels. With most printers, when ink is low it will automatically open a dialogue box showing the ink levels for each cartridge. If you're printer is not equipped with this feature, then the only way to know if any need changed is when printing a document, and any color is not present.
I apologize for such a long response, as I wanted you to know how to access these files. If you are printing, and all colors appear to be present, without fading, or "blotchy" spots, then your cartridges are still good. You should be able to do a print test (calibration or alignment test) to determine this as well.
Please let me know if you need further assistance.
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This is general a result of died ink. Try the following

The vista directions you can follow with windows 7 as well.
http://www.t-x-2.com/articles/archive/how-to-clean-your-print-head-with-windows-xpvista/

If that dosen't work try manual cleaning below.
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&taskId=125&prodSeriesId=445462&prodTypeId=18972&objectID=c00013609

If all of the above does not work you will need to buy a new ink cartage.(Do not refill)

hello

i have this link for you
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02205477&tmp_task=solveCategory&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=ca&lang=en&product=304431

If it does not help you resolve the issue, i strongly suggest contacting HP support



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fallow the steps to get inklevels in every time of printing,

hai reader this option is not from windows Operating System its a printer manafacturer utility fallow the steps to activate it

Start - Printers & Fax (If not available in the list go for control panel and find the printer & fax option) - select the printer proprities - select printing preferences button - their search the option and put tick to activate the show ink levels on the time of printing.

but the softwares displayes displays the ink levels of the cartridge is approximate that is not a true.

This could be happening if Windows 7 is trying to use Windows Vista drivers and driver package for printing activities. You should uninstall the current drivers and its full package. For more details on uninstalling, visit the link below:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02002528&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&product=3396080

Once done, download & install the updated drivers and software for Windows 7 from the link below:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&docname=c02002528&product=3396080&


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Sounds like your colour cartridge is empty. Fax test will pull from black only but documents sometimes use a combination of colours in order to print out black. I suggest checking your ink levels - instructions for windows;

Check ink levels
NOTE: If you have installed a refilled or remanufactured print cartridge, or a cartridge that has been used in another printer, the ink level indicator will be inaccurate or unavailable.

1. Open the Printer Toolbox . There are two ways to do this:
   • Open HP Director , select the Settings menu, then the Print Settings submenu, and finally the Printer Toolbox .
   • Open Printers and Faxes in the Windows Control Panel , then right-click your printer icon and choose Properties . Click Printing Preferences . Click the Services tab, then the Service This Device icon.
2. The Printer Toolbox opens. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. A cartridge may be running out of ink even if the graphic shows ink remaining (see the note at the start of this section). Lines or streaks always appear in printouts when the cartridges begin to run out of ink. Replace print cartridges that are out of ink or low Check ink levels

Hello,

Try this procedure:
1. Open printer lid so cartridges move to center of carriage.
2. Lift clamp and remove black or color cartridge from the holder.
3. Place cartridge on table with copper contact strip facing you.
4. Carefully place a strip of clear plastic tape over the four contacts on the upper left corner of the cartridge.
5. Reinstall cartridge in printer and close lid. Wait until cartridge returns to parking position.
6. Open lid and remove cartridge again. Remove tape from left side and place tape over four contacts at upper right corner of cartridge.
7. Reinstall cartridge in printer and close lid. Wait until cartridge returns to parking position again.
8. Open lid again, remove cartridge, remove tape.
9. Reinstall cartridge and close lid.
Printer will now recalibrate. Once the process is complete the ink level meter should be reading full again.

I hope this helps, if so please rate our solution.

Buddy
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Hello,

Here is the weblink which has a clear graphical representation of how to check the ink levels:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01576082&cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&product=1146331

Thank you.