{"id":36147,"date":"2020-02-07T10:15:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-07T10:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartink.pro\/eu\/?p=36147"},"modified":"2023-03-20T11:17:38","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T10:17:38","slug":"how-to-check-printer-ink-level","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartink.pro\/eu\/how-to-check-printer-ink-level\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Check Printer Ink Level"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What if we tell you that you are able to predict the future? Sounds fishy, right? But the thing is that you can really make small predictions at least when it comes to some minor everyday things. For instance, you can say how much time is left until you\u2019ll need to order a new pack of printer inks or when exactly you will run out of toner.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>So today we\u2019ll make a short tutorial on <strong>how to check ink levels on printer<\/strong> depending on the printer model and the operating system of your PC.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Overall, there are several ways you can check the printer ink level. You can use the printer control panel, your laptop or PC, or even your smartphone. We will focus on two main methods: the printer control panel and PC as these are the easiest and the most common ways to find out how much ink is left.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;51408&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; link=&#8221;http:\/\/smartink.pro\/eu\/shop\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=banner&#8221; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;51415&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; link=&#8221;http:\/\/smartink.pro\/eu\/shop\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=banner&#8221; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to check ink levels on HP printer<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>To <strong>check printer ink levels on HP Deskjet<\/strong> or any other HP printer on the control panel, you should go to the printer menu and look for a special section. Depending on your printer model, it can be an Ink drop icon <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36148\" style=\"width: 11px\" src=\"https:\/\/smartink.pro\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/02\/c04097883.gif\" alt=\"\" \/> or <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36150\" style=\"width: 24px\" src=\"https:\/\/smartink.pro\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/02\/c02874881.gif\" alt=\"\" \/> , a Cartridge icon <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36152\" style=\"width: 22px\" src=\"https:\/\/smartink.pro\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/02\/c03923741.gif\" alt=\"\" \/> , an <strong>Ink Levels<\/strong> menu, or a <strong>Toner Level<\/strong> indicator.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to check ink levels on HP printer Windows 10<\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p>If you use Windows 10, the first thing you should do is download the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/tr-tr\/p\/hp-smart\/9wzdncrfhwlh?rtc=1\">HP Smart app<\/a> from the Windows store. Then add your printer to the application to see the ink levels on the home screen.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/support.hp.com\/doc-images\/348\/c06026620.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<p>If you have ever wondered <strong>how to tell which ink cartridge is empty in the HP printer<\/strong>, both of the described methods will work well for you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to check ink levels on Canon printer<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>Same as with Epson printers, the only correct way to <strong>check printer ink levels on Canon<\/strong> is by means of the corresponding software on your PC or laptop. It is not hard at all, you just need to make sure you have the latest version of the original Canon software.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to check Canon printer ink levels Windows 10<\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p>So the first thing you should do is open the printer driver setup window. If you use Windows 10, from the Desktop, open the <strong>Start<\/strong> menu, then select <strong>Settings<\/strong>, and click on <strong>Devices<\/strong>. There you will see your printer model. Right-click on it and select <strong>Printing preferences<\/strong> from the menu.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Next, go to the <strong>Maintenance<\/strong> tab and click <strong>View Printer Status<\/strong>. You will see the window with the full information on the status of your printer, including the ink level. This way applies to any modern Canon product, so you can check the ink levels on Canon Pixma printer or any other device.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/support.usa.canon.com\/library\/CANON\/CITS_TECH_SUPPORT\/Printers\/PIXMA\/PIXMA%20TS\/PIXMA%20TS3120\/ij_status_monitor_example.gif\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<p>If you are running out of ink, the application will notify you. The message you may see can differ depending on the exact printer model. Here is just one of the possible variants:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36154\" style=\"width: 20px\" src=\"https:\/\/smartink.pro\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/02\/caution_sign.gif\" alt=\"\" \/> <em>The ink is running low. Prepare a new ink cartridge.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to check ink levels on Brother printer<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>If you own a Brother printer and want to know <strong>how to check how much ink is left in the printer<\/strong>, this guide is exactly what you\u2019ve been looking for.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>First, you can check the ink level from the printer control panel. If your Brother printer does not have a touchscreen, start with pressing the <strong>Menu<\/strong> button. Then select <strong>Ink<\/strong> or <strong>Ink Management<\/strong> with the arrow buttons and press <strong>OK<\/strong>. Next, choose <strong>Ink Volume<\/strong> and press <strong>OK<\/strong>. As soon as you have found the necessary information and are satisfied with the result, press <strong>Stop\/Exit<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you have a model with a touchscreen, press the <strong>Left<\/strong> or <strong>Right<\/strong> arrow key to display <strong>Ink<\/strong>. Then press <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36156\" style=\"width: 57px\" src=\"https:\/\/smartink.pro\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/02\/000253_06.gif\" alt=\"\" \/> and choose <strong>Ink Volume <\/strong>with the help of the <strong>Up <\/strong>and <strong>Down <\/strong>arrow keys. This way you will be able to see what you\u2019ve been looking for. As soon as you are ready to go, press <strong>Stop\/Exit<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to check Brother printer ink levels Windows 10<\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p>To <strong>check Brother printer ink levels<\/strong> on Windows 10, you can open Brother Status Monitor application or check them from ControlCenter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>If you decide to use Brother Status Monitor, here\u2019s what you will see.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/support.brother.com\/g\/b\/img\/faqend\/faq00000253_021\/eu_ot\/en\/23140\/000253_01.gif\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<p>Another way is to check the ink level in Windows ControlCenter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>If your PC\/laptop supports Brother Utilities, click <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36158\" style=\"width: 30px\" src=\"https:\/\/smartink.pro\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/02\/Start_sq.gif\" alt=\"\" \/> <strong>Start<\/strong>, then, in the list of all programs and applications, select <strong>Brother<\/strong> and go to <strong>Brother Utilities<\/strong>. There you should select <strong>Scan<\/strong> and <strong>ControlCenter4<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>If your PC\/laptop does not support Brother Utilities, click <strong>Start<\/strong> &gt; <strong>All Programs<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Brother<\/strong> &gt;<strong> XXX-XXXX<\/strong> (your model name) &gt; <strong>ControlCenter4<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/support.epson-europe.com\/onlineguides\/en\/l800\/html\/images\/ca9650308h.gif\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>As you can see, it\u2019s not that hard to <strong>check the ink status<\/strong> of your printer. All you need is two minutes of your time and some basic knowledge of the software.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>We hope this article was useful! Save it to your bookmarks in order to find this information easily anytime you need it!<\/p>\r\n<p>[vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;51408&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; link=&#8221;http:\/\/smartink.pro\/eu\/shop\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=banner&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;51415&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; link=&#8221;http:\/\/smartink.pro\/eu\/shop\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=banner&#8221; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/support.brother.com\/g\/b\/img\/faqend\/faq00000253_021\/eu_ot\/en\/23146\/000253_02.gif\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n<figcaption><em>ControlCenter4 Home mode<\/em><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/support.brother.com\/g\/b\/img\/faqend\/faq00000253_021\/eu_ot\/en\/23147\/000253_03.gif\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n<figcaption><em>ControlCenter4 Advanced mode<\/em><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to check ink levels on Epson printer<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>When it comes to Epson, there is only one way to check the ink levels, which is with the help of the original Epson software on your PC. Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not provide the same option built in the printer itself.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to check ink levels on Epson printer Windows 10<\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p>When purchasing an Epson printer, make sure you get a CD with a proper printer driver. It is important to install the suitable software to perform basic operations as well as <strong>check printer ink levels on Epson<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>As you open the installed printer application, click the <strong>Maintenance<\/strong> tab, then click the <strong>EPSON Status Monitor 3<\/strong> button. There you will see the approximate ink levels visualized in a simple graph.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/support.epson-europe.com\/onlineguides\/en\/l800\/html\/images\/ca9650308h.gif\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>As you can see, it\u2019s not that hard to <strong>check the ink status<\/strong> of your printer. All you need is two minutes of your time and some basic knowledge of the software.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>We hope this article was useful! 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