How to check ink levels in a HP officejet J4580 printer

There must be a way... Usually HP printers have schematic how it is to be done. Those are in a litlle book that came with printer.

It depends on what type of ink cartridge you have installed.....with HP genuine ink cartridges and HP Solution center installed, everything should be there. However, if you get an HP integrated ink cartridge refilled (i.e. HP 60, 61, 74, 75, 901, 92-98....currently offered at Costco or Frys today) or if you buy a remanufactured/compatible HP ink cartridge, the ink levels will not be displayed nor can they be reset (HP has a smart chip embedded within the nozzle plate at base of ink cartridge which counts the drops and then registers as empty).....so you'll just need to live with it and ignore 'ink low', 'non-genuine', 'counterfeit' messages and similar while you are using these types of aftermarket supplies. The first video below provides an overview of the 'low ink' phenomena.

NOTE: These types of 'SEVERE' cartridge errors (i.e. "refer to documentation" / "incompatible cartridges", "print cartridge(s) problem" etc.) typically indicates the internal micro-electronics of the HP #901 / 901XL cartridge are damaged. The cartridge's electrical wire runs at rear and lower side of the ink cartridge are very delicate and are somewhat susceptible to ink attack over time, which can lead to premature failures. In addition, the older the cartridge the higher the chance of an internal electrical failure. I suggest you first run a 'Tap 41' diagnostic test to check cartridges electrical health (this is a forced test); you may also bypass the error (temporarily) on all models which use HP 901 cartridges. Refer to Inkjet411 youtube videos below:

HP Officejet J4500 J4600 4500 Printer Error Messages -HP 901 & 901XL Cartridges

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RivHgvWCkJ8

HP 901 & 901XL Ink Cartridge Alerts - Low Ink Warnings:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzLM5mlkTt4

HP Officejet J4500 J4600 4500 Printers Tap 41 Diagnostics - HP 901 Incompatible Print Cartridges: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6uATgXxQlE

HP Officejet J4500 J4600 4500 Cartridge Error Bypass - HP 901 Cartridge Errors: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4-m_RLdRE4

HP 901 Ink Refilling & Cartridge Care Tips - Everything you need to know: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTtNj6rN4g4

Do you have the HP Printer Toolbox installed?

Follow these steps to check the estimated ink levels from the HP Printer Toolbox. NOTE: If a refilled or remanufactured print cartridge has been installed, or a cartridge that has been used in another printer, the ink level indicator will be inaccurate or unavailable.

1. Open the Printer Toolbox .
   1. Open HP Solution Center .
   2. Click Settings .
   3. Click Printer Toolbox .
   NOTE: The Printer Toolbox can also be opened from the Print Properties dialog box. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Services tab and then click Service this device .
2. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab.

For illustrated directions go to:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01343455&cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&product=3645100&tmp_track_link=ot_search

You can download updated drivers and utilities here:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?os=4063&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&sw_lang=&product=3645100#N1089

Try HP Support & Drivers post back if nay help need.

Try this, it works for many models, I hope it will work for yours too:

1. Make sure that the product is turned on and connected to the computer.
2. Click Start and click Control Panel .
3. Double-click the Printer and Faxes folder.
4. Right-click the icon for the product and click Preferences .
5. Click the Services tab, and then click Service this Device .
6. The printer Toolbox opens. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. A graphic showing the estimated ink levels appears. The graphic shows both the color and black ink cartridge with the ink level indicated by the fill inside the cartridge diagram.

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To check your remaining ink. Goto to the control panel click printer and faxes select your printer right click procceed to propties and see all printer menu and preferences.

Open "Printers and Faxes".
Right-mouse click on the HP printer.
Choose Properties.
Look for "Tools" or "Advanced" tab.
On that tab, there should be a "check ink levels" button.

Or, access the vendor's web-site, click "support", click "download drivers", select your model, and install the "full" drivers, which will include the "HP Toolkit" software, which has a "check ink levels" button.

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