Windows 7 Quick Tip – Check Ink Levels

Written by Alan Monday, 12 July 2010 08:00

Just a quick tip here that many of you may already know.  But, for those who are always surprised and caught off guard when the low ink light starts blinking on the printer, here’s how to give yourself some warning.  And, there’s no need to install a third-party utility.  It’s built right into Windows.

1. Click Start => Devices and Printers

2. Right-click on your default printer and choose Printing preferences.

3. At the bottom of the screen click Get Ink Levels to see the amount of ink remaining in each cartridge.

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5 Comments

1. Joyce   |  Thursday, 04 August 2011 at 5:46 pm

   THANK YOU! I’ve spent hours trying to find ink levels. Wonder why it’s such a secret? God bless you, Alan.

   
2. David   |  Wednesday, 02 November 2011 at 1:07 pm

   Sorry Alan, this doesn’t work for me – the page you have shown looks very familiar from my XP days but my Windows 7 has a totally different layout. {HP Photosmart C5380 All-in-One). Ah well, I suppose when it looks dim I need more ink!…..

   
3. Kevin   |  Wednesday, 09 November 2011 at 8:25 pm

   Agreed David – I have a HP 2700 Photosmart All-in-one – and no – the page does not appear in Windows 7 – possibly for printers released after Windows 7 – maybe.

   
4. Alan   |  Wednesday, 09 November 2011 at 9:09 pm

   It works with all the Windows 7 PC’s in our house.

   
5. windows network repair utility   |  Friday, 25 November 2011 at 2:32 am

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