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"Andrew Rossmann" <andysnewsreply@no_junk.comcast.net> wrote in message
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> In article <cjhj2o$4b9$1@news5.svr.pol.co.uk>, OrmesbyJohn@hotmail.com
> says...
>> Mine's a 970Cxi..I wonder if Toolbox would be ok with that?..any idea
>> where
>> I could find out and get a copy if so?
>
> If you install the HOME version of the real HP drivers, AND have full
> bidirectional communication, then the ink levels will be available in
> the toolbox (accessible through the printer properties).
>
> Also, you can find out your ink level on the printer itself:
> Hold down the power button, then press the X button 4 times, then the
> paper-feed button twice, then release the power button. You will get a
> cartridge status sheet. Near the bottom is the estimated remaining ink
> level. I=black, II=color.
>
> Also, when one cartridge gets low enough, just open the cover. The
> printer will stop in front of an icon molded into the back of the cover.
> The one with one dot means black, 3 dots means color. This becomes
> active at around 5% left. If it moves over the happy face, everything is
> fine (as far as it knows.)
>
> Finally, the ink level is only an estimate. The printer reads the
> cartidge type to determine the amount of ink when new. It then keeps
> track of the ink used, and keeps subtracting. Also, it only remembers
> the current and previous cartridge of each type (black or color). If you
> rotate between 3 cartidges, or put in a used cartridge from another
> printer, it will think it's a new, full cartridge.
>
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TVM for comprehensive reply...I'll try what you suggest.
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