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Check the estimated ink levels, Replace the print cartridges, Estimated Ink Level - troubleshooting

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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 print cartridge. The ink supply level shows an estimate of the amount of ink remaining in the print cartridges. TIP: You can also print a self-test report to see if your print cartridges might need to be replaced. NOTE: The HP All-in-One can only detect the ink levels for genuine HP ink. The ink levels in print cartridges that are refilled or have been used in other devices, might not register accurately. To check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software 1. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog box. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Services tab, and then click Service this device. The Printer Toolbox appears. 2. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. The estimated ink levels for the print cartridges appear. Related topics "Troubleshoot print cartridges" on page 83 Replace the print cartridges Follow these instructions when the ink level is low. NOTE: When the ink level for the print cartridge is low, a message appears on your computer screen. You can also check the ink levels by using the software installed with the HP All-in-One. When you receive a low-ink warning message, make sure you have a replacement print cartridge available. You should also replace the print cartridges when you see faded text or if you experience print quality issues related to the print cartridges. To order print cartridges for the HP All-in-One, go to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. If prompted, choose your country/region, follow the prompts to select your product, and then click one of the shopping links on the page. NOTE: At this time, some portions of the HP Web site are available in English only. Maintain the HP All-in-One Work with print cartridges 67

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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 print cartridge. The ink supply level shows an estimate of the amount of ink
remaining in the print cartridges.
TIP:
You can also print a self-test report to see if your print cartridges might need to
be replaced.
NOTE:
The HP All-in-One can only detect the ink levels for genuine HP ink. The ink
levels in print cartridges that are refilled or have been used in other devices, might
not register accurately.
To check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software
1.
In the HP Solution Center, click
Settings
, point to
Print Settings
, and then click
Printer Toolbox
.
NOTE:
You can also open the
Printer Toolbox
from the
Print Properties
dialog
box. In the
Print Properties
dialog box, click the
Services
tab, and then click
Service this device
.
The
Printer Toolbox
appears.
2.
Click the
Estimated Ink Level
tab.
The estimated ink levels for the print cartridges appear.
Related topics
“
Troubleshoot print cartridges” on page 83
Replace the print cartridges
Follow these instructions when the ink level is low.
NOTE:
When the ink level for the print cartridge is low, a message appears on your
computer screen. You can also check the ink levels by using the software installed
with the HP All-in-One.
When you receive a low-ink warning message, make sure you have a replacement print
cartridge available. You should also replace the print cartridges when you see faded text
or if you experience print quality issues related to the print cartridges.
To order print cartridges for the HP All-in-One, go to
www.hp.com/buy/supplies
. If
prompted, choose your country/region, follow the prompts to select your product, and
then click one of the shopping links on the page.
NOTE:
At this time, some portions of the HP Web site are available in English only.
Work with print cartridges
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Maintain the HP All-in-One