How do i check the ink-level in my printer?

Answer 1

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ok shirley, following the instructions the others have suggested get me to where i need to go, but they do not reveal any ink levels, which is what i expected.

not all printers allow you to check the ink levels on your system. mine is a laser and there is a menu on the printer which allows me to find the usage. however, my daughters doesn't have either.

sometimes you need to watch it yourself. if you feel that the ink carts you have in the machine have been printing for like forever, feel free to get a new one as a back up. keep it in a cool dry place, as a warm dry place will dry out the cartridge if kept there too long.

watch the pages as they print. when you notice that the ink is getting lighter or you begin to see streaks in the printing it is time to replace the cartridge. if you are able and wanting to refill them, DO NOT RUN the cartridge empty, as it will ruin the cart and you will not be able to refill it. once you remove it from the printer, you may dispose of it, place it in a plastic zip close bag with a slightly damp paper towel until it can be refilled, or use it at your local officemax/staples to get a free ream of paper, or maybe your local video store will give you a free movie rental if you turn it in.

agai, not all printers allow you this opportunity.

hope this helps
good luck

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Answer 2

Control panel in windows(start>settings>controlpanel), dubble click on your printer.
click the tabs on the window that just popped out, if you dont see it directly you probably need to press a button labeled 'properties'. You should than see much ink there's left displayed graphically

Answer 3

Start/settings/printers and faxes. Right click the printer icon and click on properties. That should get you there.

Answer 4

on your desktop in the bottom right corner on the task bar there should be a little printer icon, right click on that and it will give you options. i'd go into more detail, but i'm on a crappy mac. at school and cant follow exact steps myself.

Answer 5

read the manufacturer's instruction manual. follow it to go to the ink level