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Check the estimated ink levels You can easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you might need to replace a cartridge. The ink supply level shows an estimate of the amount of ink remaining in the cartridges. To check the ink levels from the printer control panel ● From the Home screen on the printer display, select Ink Levels, and then press OK. Then the printer displays the current ink levels. NOTE: If you do not see the Home screen, press the Home button. To check the ink levels from the printer software 1. Depending on your operating system, do one of the following to open the printer software: ● Windows 8: On the Start screen, right-click an empty area on the screen, click All Apps on the app bar, and then click the icon with the printer's name. ● Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP Deskjet 4640 series, and then click HP Deskjet 4640 series. 2. In the printer software, click Estimated Ink Levels. To check the ink levels from HP Utility 1. Open HP Utility. HP Utility is located in the Hewlett-Packard folder in the Applications folder at the top level of the hard disk. 2. Select the HP Deskjet 4640 series from the list of devices at the left of the window. 3. Click Supplies Status. The estimated ink levels appear. 4. Click All Settings to return to the Information and Support pane. NOTE: If you have installed a refilled or remanufactured cartridge, or a cartridge that has been used in another printer, the ink level indicator might be inaccurate or unavailable. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not have to replace the cartridges until the print quality is unacceptable. NOTE: Ink from the cartridges is used in the printing process in a number of different ways, including in the initialization process, which prepares the printer and cartridges for printing, and in printhead servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. In addition, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it is used. For more information, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. 72 Chapter 8 Work with cartridges ENWW

Section	Page
HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 4640 e-All-in-One series Help	7
Get to know the HP Deskjet 4640 series	9
Printer parts	10
Control panel and status lights	12
Wireless settings	14
Print	15
Print documents	16
Print photos	18
Print envelopes	20
Print Quick Forms	22
Print with HP wireless direct	23
Print from a wireless-capable mobile device	23
Print from a wireless-capable computer	24
Print using the maximum dpi	25
Tips for print success	27
Paper basics	31
Recommended papers for printing	32
Load media	34
Load original	38
Order HP paper supplies	40
Copy and scan	41
Copy documents	42
Scan to a computer	45
Tips for copy success	47
Tips for scan success	48
Fax	49
Send a fax	50
Send a standard fax	50
Send a standard fax from the computer	50
Send a fax manually from a phone	51
Send a fax using monitor dialing	52
Schedule a fax to send later	53
Send a fax in Error Correction Mode	53
Receive a fax	55
Receive a fax manually	55
Reprint received faxes from memory	56
Forward faxes to another number	56
Set the paper size for received faxes	57
Block unwanted fax numbers	57
Add numbers to the junk fax list	57
Remove numbers from the junk fax list	58
Set up speed-dial entries	59
Set up and change speed-dial entries	59
Delete speed-dial entries	60
Change fax settings	61
Configure the fax header	61
Set the answer mode (Auto answer)	61
Set the number of rings before answering	62
Change the answer ring pattern for distinctive ring	62
Set the dial type	63
Set the redial options	63
Set the fax speed	64
Set the fax sound volume	64
Fax and digital phone services	65
Fax on Voice over Internet Protocol	66
Use reports	67
Print fax confirmation reports	67
Print and view the fax log	68
Print the details of the last fax transaction	68
Print a Caller ID Report	68
View the Call History	68
Tips for fax success	70
Use Web Services	71
HP ePrint	72
Use HP Printables	74
Use the HP Connected website	75
Tips for using Web Services	76
Work with cartridges	77
Check the estimated ink levels	78
Order ink supplies	79
Choose right ink cartridges	80
Replace the cartridges	81
Use single-cartridge mode	83
Cartridge warranty information	84
Tips for working with cartridges	85
Connectivity	87
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS – requires WPS router)	88
Traditional wireless connection (requires router)	89
USB connection (non-network connection)	91
Change from a USB connection to a wireless network	92
Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router	93
Tips for setting up and using a networked printer	94
Advanced printer management tools (for networked printers)	95
To open the embedded Web server	95
About cookies	95
Solve a problem	97
Clear a paper jam	98
Improve print quality	104
Unable to print	109
Resolve copy and scan issues	114
Resolve fax issues	115
Resolve networking issues	116
HP support	117
Register printer	117
Support process	117
HP support by phone	117
Phone support period	118
Placing a call	118
Support phone numbers	118
After the phone support period	118
Additional warranty options	118
Technical information	125
Hewlett-Packard Company notices	126
Specifications	127
System requirements	127
Environmental specifications	127
Input tray capacity	127
Output tray capacity	128
Paper size	128
Paper weights	128
Print specifications	128
Copy specifications	128
Scan specifications	128
Fax specifications	129
Print resolution	129
Power safety	130
Cartridge yield	130
Acoustic information	130
Environmental product stewardship program	131
Eco-Tips	131
Paper use	131
Plastics	131
Material safety data sheets	132
Recycling program	132
HP inkjet supplies recycling program	132
Power consumption	132
Sleep mode	132
Disposal of waste equipment by users	133
Chemical substances	133
Toxic and hazardous substance table (China)	133
Restriction of hazardous substance (Ukraine)	133
Restriction of hazardous substance (India)	134
Battery disposal in the Netherlands	134
Battery disposal in the Taiwan	134
California Perchlorate Material Notice	134
Regulatory notices	135
Regulatory model identification number	135
FCC statement	136
Notice to users in Korea	136
VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan	136
Notice to users in Japan about the power cord	136
Noise emission statement for Germany	137
European Union Regulatory Notice	137
Visual display workplaces statement for Germany	138
Declaration of conformity	139
Regulatory wireless statements	139
Exposure to radio frequency radiation	140
Notice to users in Brazil	140
Notice to users in Canada	140
Notice to users in Mexico	141
Notice to users in Taiwan	141
Wireless notice to users in Japan	141
Notice to users of the U.S. telephone network: FCC requirements	142
Notice to users of the Canadian telephone network	143
Notice to users in the European Economic Area	143
Notice to users of the German telephone network	144
Australia wired fax statement	144
Additional fax setup	145
Set up faxing (parallel phone systems)	146
Select the correct fax setup for your home or office	147
Case A: Separate fax line (no voice calls received)	148
Case B: Set up the printer with DSL	149
Case C: Set up the printer with a PBX phone system or an ISDN line	150
Case D: Fax with a distinctive ring service on the same line	151
Case E: Shared voice/fax line	152
Case F: Shared voice/fax line with voice mail	153
Case G: Fax line shared with computer modem (no voice calls received)	154
Set up the printer with a computer dial-up modem	155
Set up the printer with a computer DSL/ADSL modem	156
Case H: Shared voice/fax line with computer modem	157
Shared voice/fax with computer dial-up modem	157
Shared voice/fax with computer DSL/ADSL modem	159
Case I: Shared voice/fax line with answering machine	160
Case J: Shared voice/fax line with computer modem and answering machine	162
Shared voice/fax line with computer dial-up modem and answering machine	162
Shared voice/fax line with computer DSL/ADSL modem and answering machine	164
Case K: Shared voice/fax line with computer dial-up modem and voice mail	165
Serial-type fax setup	168
Test fax setup	169

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Check the estimated ink levels

You can easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you might need to replace a cartridge. The

ink supply level shows an estimate of the amount of ink remaining in the cartridges.

To check the ink levels from the printer control panel

●

From the Home screen on the printer display, select

Ink Levels

, and then press

. Then the printer

displays the current ink levels.

NOTE:

If you do not see the Home screen, press the

Home

button.

To check the ink levels from the printer software

Depending on your operating system, do one of the following to open the printer software:

●

Windows 8

: On the

Start

screen, right-click an empty area on the screen, click

All Apps

on the app

bar, and then click the icon with the printer's name.

●

Windows 7

Windows Vista

, and

Windows XP

: From the computer desktop, click

Start

, select

All

Programs

, click

HP Deskjet 4640 series

, and then click

HP Deskjet 4640 series

In the printer software, click

Estimated Ink Levels

To check the ink levels from HP Utility

Open HP Utility.

HP Utility is located in the

Hewlett-Packard

folder in the

Applications

folder at the top level of the hard

disk.

Select the HP Deskjet 4640 series from the list of devices at the left of the window.

Click

Supplies Status

The estimated ink levels appear.

Click

All Settings

to return to the

Information and Support

pane.

NOTE:

If you have installed a refilled or remanufactured cartridge, or a cartridge that has been used in

another printer, the ink level indicator might be inaccurate or unavailable.

NOTE:

Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only. When you receive a

low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing

delays. You do not have to replace the cartridges until the print quality is unacceptable.

NOTE:

Ink from the cartridges is used in the printing process in a number of different ways, including in the

initialization process, which prepares the printer and cartridges for printing, and in printhead servicing, which

keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. In addition, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after

it is used. For more information, see

www.hp.com/

go/inkusage

Chapter 8

Work with cartridges

ENWW