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Allene
I can't figure out how to check the ink level in the
cartridges using Windows XP. Can anyone help?
cartridges using Windows XP. Can anyone help?
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Carey Frisch [MVP]
You need to visit the support website of the manufacturer of your
printer, search for the correct software or drivers for your specific
printer model, download and install it.
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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
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printer, search for the correct software or drivers for your specific
printer model, download and install it.
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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
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John Thomas Smith
You need to visit the support website of the manufacturer of your
printer, search for the correct software or drivers for your specific
printer model, download and install it.
Something else to consider...
Either PC Mag or PC World (read both, can't remember which one) did a
feature article on ink recently, and even with all their resources and
direct contacts to several printer companies, they could NOT get clear
answers about ink used and ink remaining in the cartridges
Ink is a PROFIT CENTER for printer companies (they sell printers at a
fairly low profit, since the margin is much higher on cartridges) so
they don't want you to know how much ink is actually left when the
printer software or a light on the printer says it is time to change
Many (maybe even most) cartridges have a tiny chip which resets the
print counter when the cartridge is inserted... when the counter gets
to a predetermined level, the printer/software tells you it is time
to insert a new (high profit margin) cartridge, no matter how much of
the ink actually still remains in the cartridge
John Thomas Smith
http://www.direct2usales.com
http://www.pacifier.com/~jtsmith
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John Thomas Smith
You need to visit the support website of the manufacturer of your
A PS that I just remembered
About 3 years ago my office bought a color laser, which promptly began
to use huge amounts of very expensive toner cartridges... especially
the 3 different colors which we did not use as much as the black
Turns out each cartridge included a small, hidden fuse which, when the
cartridge was inserted and the power turned on, lasted just for enough
time before "blowing out" to reset the counter inside the printer, so
when the printer company decided you had printed enough, it would post
a message you needed a new cartridge... and STOP PRINTING
When we discovered that, we got rid of that brand laser printer since
the "bargain price" we paid for the printer was really no bargain
John Thomas Smith
http://www.direct2usales.com
http://www.pacifier.com/~jtsmith
Something else to consider...
Either PC Mag or PC World (read both, can't remember which one) did a
feature article on ink recently, and even with all their resources and
direct contacts to several printer companies, they could NOT get clear
answers about ink used and ink remaining in the cartridges
Ink is a PROFIT CENTER for printer companies (they sell printers at a
fairly low profit, since the margin is much higher on cartridges) so
they don't want you to know how much ink is actually left when the
printer software or a light on the printer says it is time to change
Many (maybe even most) cartridges have a tiny chip which resets the
print counter when the cartridge is inserted... when the counter gets
to a predetermined level, the printer/software tells you it is time
to insert a new (high profit margin) cartridge, no matter how much of
the ink actually still remains in the cartridge
A PS that I just remembered
About 3 years ago my office bought a color laser, which promptly began
to use huge amounts of very expensive toner cartridges... especially
the 3 different colors which we did not use as much as the black
Turns out each cartridge included a small, hidden fuse which, when the
cartridge was inserted and the power turned on, lasted just for enough
time before "blowing out" to reset the counter inside the printer, so
when the printer company decided you had printed enough, it would post
a message you needed a new cartridge... and STOP PRINTING
When we discovered that, we got rid of that brand laser printer since
the "bargain price" we paid for the printer was really no bargain
John Thomas Smith
http://www.direct2usales.com
http://www.pacifier.com/~jtsmith
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Robert Tuck
Curious, what brand?
John Thomas Smith said:A PS that I just remembered
About 3 years ago my office bought a color laser, which promptly began
to use huge amounts of very expensive toner cartridges... especially
the 3 different colors which we did not use as much as the black
Turns out each cartridge included a small, hidden fuse which, when the
cartridge was inserted and the power turned on, lasted just for enough
time before "blowing out" to reset the counter inside the printer, so
when the printer company decided you had printed enough, it would post
a message you needed a new cartridge... and STOP PRINTING
When we discovered that, we got rid of that brand laser printer since
the "bargain price" we paid for the printer was really no bargain
John Thomas Smith
http://www.direct2usales.com
http://www.pacifier.com/~jtsmith
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Wislu Plethora
-----Original Message-----
Something else to consider...
Either PC Mag or PC World (read both, can't remember which one) did a
feature article on ink recently, and even with all their resources and
direct contacts to several printer companies, they could NOT get clear
answers about ink used and ink remaining in the cartridges
Ink is a PROFIT CENTER for printer companies (they sell printers at a
fairly low profit, since the margin is much higher on cartridges) so
they don't want you to know how much ink is actually left when the
printer software or a light on the printer says it is time to change
Many (maybe even most) cartridges have a tiny chip which resets the
print counter when the cartridge is inserted... when the counter gets
to a predetermined level, the printer/software tells you it is time
to insert a new (high profit margin) cartridge, no matter how much of
the ink actually still remains in the cartridge
John Thomas Smith
http://www.direct2usales.com
http://www.pacifier.com/~jtsmith
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You sir, are an idiot. The PCW magazine piece you refer to
indicated that for some manufacturers, the out-of-ink halt
will occur while there is still some ink left in the
cartridge, and it is that way to keep the printer from
running in a dry state, which could cause print head
damage. If they wanted you to buy new cartridges sooner,
they would just put less ink in them to begin with, instead
of using the leave-some method and causing morons like you
to whine about being cheated.
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Jack
ya can't.....your welcome...
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Robert Tuck
I believe it depends on the software and drivers that came with your
printer, and is not a standard part of Windows. That said, go to Control
Panel, Printers, and open the Properties for your printer. If your printer
driver installed an ink monitor, it may be visible here, otherwise look for
other software by your printer manufacturer (HP, Canon, etc.) on your
machine that might give you that info.
printer, and is not a standard part of Windows. That said, go to Control
Panel, Printers, and open the Properties for your printer. If your printer
driver installed an ink monitor, it may be visible here, otherwise look for
other software by your printer manufacturer (HP, Canon, etc.) on your
machine that might give you that info.