How to Check How Much Ink is Left in an Inkjet Printer

Checking the levels in your inkjet printer is fairly simple and will help keep your print jobs topnotch. Below you'll see how to check the levels on your inkjet printer.

Things You'll Need

• Inkjet printer

Instructions

1. Check first the back of your computer to make sure that the printer is appropriately connected to the computer and is plugged in. If not, find the printer jack on the back of the computer and plug it in before you move on.

2. Click on the "start" menu button at the bottom left-hand corner of your screen. Click on the "Settings" bar, and a list of functions pop up. Click on the "Control Panel" icon.

3. Look for the "Printer/Fax" icon in the "Control Panel" window. Double click it.

4. Find the icon for your printer in the opened window and right click on the icon. Now click on the "Preferences" option.

5. Click on the "Services" tab when a menu box pops up.

6. Click on "Service this device." You will find the button on the "Services" menu that you just brought up.

7. Click on the "Estimated Ink Level" tab after the printer toolbox opens. A graphic will appear showing how much ink is left in your cartridge.

Tips & Warnings

• If the printing quality goes down, it's a good time to check your ink levels.

• Change your cartridge often for good printing quality.

• If you refill your cartridge, the ink level indicator may not be accurate.