How do i check the ink-level in my printer?
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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.\n\nnot 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.\n\nsometimes 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.\n\nwatch 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.\n\nagai, not all printers allow you this opportunity.\n\nhope this helps\ngood luck
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if its the same cartridge of course its the right one. maybe its empty? maybe the metal contacts have ink on them? maybe you should turn everything off and turn it back on? maybe you should open whatever software that came with your printer and begin the long and boring process of figuring out why your printer is acting stupid. .... try the easy ways first.
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£14.99 from here: http://www.inkprices.com/item--Lexmark-18C0190E-(No.2)-Original-Colour-Inkjet-Cartridge--LEX18C0190E.html
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Whoa. Haven't been deep into a 95 operating system in a while.  Not sure if I remember the paths to take.\nFind Control Panel, and and open up Printers.\nRight click on the printer in question and select properties.\nThere may be several tabs to explore, including color management.\nBUT, look on the general tab first, and see if there's a button to click on that says something like "printing preferences", and explore that one.  That may open another window where there's a color tab. There may be a setting in there that's set to "grayscale" or "black cartridge only".
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your nozzle check is good.  Run a couple cleanings on it.  then check again.\n\nYou may have a priming issue with the bulk ink systems.  Epsons always need a little ink to remain inside the print head in order for them to print.   If the system is drawing back in after a print then you will have a void in the print head resulting in a lack of print.\n\nDo a few nozzle cleaning since those tend to use a little ink do your nozzle checks as well.  Trying printing immediately after wards.   Do a couple pages to see if there is improvement.  If that works then you have huge problem with the bulk ink system.  One that will eventually damage the print head beyond repair.
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start>control panel>printers>see all printer \nview> details>check status ready or offline
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Your ink level is nothing more than a page counter.  Do not trust it.\n\nTo fully answer your question however, the ink level will effect how your printing looks if the inks are extremely low or one colour has run out.   The only true gauge of you ink levels is you own eye.  The moment a cartridge starts to show signs of fading it is running out.
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Problem :\n\nThe printer is working, but the printed output shows smears or smudges of ink or the image itself is smeared.\n\n\nSolution :\n\nTry increasing the ink drying time or decreasing ink volume. \nOpen Director, then click Settings, Print Settings, then Printer Settings. \nThe printer Properties dialog box opens.\nClick the Basics tab, then the Advanced Features button. \nClick and drag the Dry Time slider toward More or the Ink Volume slider toward Light. \nTry decreasing print quality to Normal or Fast. \nOpen Director, then click Settings, Print Settings, then Printer Settings. \nThe printer Properties dialog box opens.\nClick the Paper/Quality tab and choose a lower print quality setting. \nTry a different paper. Heavier weight paper may not smear as easily as lighter weight paper. \n\nIf none of the steps above have solved the problem, print and evaluate a self-test report.
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First make sure there is any ink coming out of the cartridge.  Dab it on a moist paper towel to see if you get the three colors.  If you do, then try completely resetting your printer.  Turn off your printer, unplug it and then leave it that way for at least a minute.  This clears the memory so that it shouldn't think you are still using the same empty cartridge.  \n\nIf these don't work, there is a chance that you just have to get another cartridge.  If the print head (the shiny copper portion) is scratched or damaged in any way, then your printer won't be able to read the cartridge.
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try writing it on paper and comparing it with other types of ink you've made or have.
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Funny thing, you have to tell a lexmark that you have installed a new cartridge.   Consult you manual.  It is usually in the printer tool box or utility menu.
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Maybe the ink has caused the problem or its meant to happen. You should have read the manual carefully regarding refilling the cartridge or it was not designed to be refilled. Your friends may not have problems because they different models. Different models have different settings and requirements almost. Or maybe the cartrtidge is damaged. Clean the part where you can see a electronic device exposed. That's where the printer can detect if a cartridge is full or not, or nothing is present.
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HP printers will blink when:\n\nThe printer is offline\nThe cartridge is not being recognized\nPaper Jam\nOut of paper\n\nMaker sure that there is paper in the printer and it is pushed all the way back.\n\nCheck inside the printer for any paper or debris.\n\ncheck your ink monitor to make sure that both cartridges are being recognized\n\nAlign the printer
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This is silly, but it has happened.  Make sure the protective tape on the ink cartridge has been removed before installing it into the printer.  I have an IT friend who made this very embarrassing mistake.
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HP Laserjet 1022n printer tonner cartridge lasts for 2000 Pages (approximately).\nThere is no way to check the level of the toner in the printer.  But the only work around is to check the Number of pages that thas been printed off the printer (ie., the Page Count).\n\nSteps to check the Page count:\n1) Click Start >>> Control Panel >>> Printers and other Hardware >>> Printers and Faxes\n2) You would see HP LaserJet 1022 icon there, right click on it and click on PRINTING PREFERENCES\n3) In the Printing Perferences window click on "Basics" tab, there at the bottom you will find page count.\n\n(Note: As per HP the page count gets resetted when the Toner is replaced with another New Toner)\n\nCheers!!!
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YOUR PRINTER SHOULD HAVE COME WITH A MANUEL. FIND THE SECTION LABELED TROUBLESHOOTING OR PROBLEMS WITH PRINTER.\nTHERE SHOULD BE A SECTION IN THERE FOR CODE 20.\nIF NOT, CALL THE MANUFACTURER.  GOOD LUCK.
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Printer drivers, when installed or re-installed, all have "default" properties set.  In order for you to change the properties, go to Start->Control Panel-> then click on Printers and Faxes.\n\nFind your printer in the list of printers available.  Your defualt printer is the one with a check mark on it.  \n\nRight click on the printer and either go to Printer Preferences or Printer Properties.  Under these two sections, you can change they way things print out.  Examples include quality, paper tray choice, and seperator pages, etc... Printer Preferences has and Advanced section also.  Change these preferences the way you would like then "Apply" these new settings.  If you are unsure of the choices, simply click the "?" in the menu bar and click on the option.  You'll get a brief description of what that option will do.\n\nHope this helps!