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I don't understand what "value of this field" means. Please clarify.

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Hi,

 

Are you asking how to check ink level ? Please use these steps:

 

To check the ink levels from the Software
1. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox.
NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog box. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Services tab, and then click Service this device.
The Printer Toolbox appears.
2. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab.
The estimated ink levels for the print cartridges appear.

 

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My deskjet only gives alignment and cleaning. No ink level tab. hp deskjet f4180

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Hi leighcara,

 

I hate to hear you are having issues. There are a few ways to check the levels.  From the information provided those settings should be found in services.  Please see the below information to find the estimate ink levels.  If you would like more information about your product, Click Here

 

A. To check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software

     1. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox.

     2. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab.

 

B. To check the ink levels from the Print Properties

     1. Go to print folder to access printer properties (right click device)

     2. Click Services tab

     3. Click Service this device

 

C. Print a test page to view estimated levels and device information

     1. Press and hold the Cancel button, and then press Start Copy Color

     2. Report prints

 

Hope this helps!

 

 

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Dear HP expert

 

I have a HP Deskjet F4180.

After multiple efforts, I still have never found a way to check the ink levels.

I find this quite annoying.

I am a power user, please speak in powerful and technical terms.

 

Going to the services tab (as described) doesn't cut it. There is no option for ink level reading. Given that everybody says you need to look in this place probably means that  there is functionality for other printers, but I am guessing this is not the case for a F4180.

To be clear, I added a screenshot:

Clipboard01.jpg

 

Reading the ink levels from the test page is an option I would eagerly accept.

However, the test page is very cryptical.

Can a HP expert shine his/her light on the test page and tell me what the ink levels are.

Here is the test page:

testpage.jpg

 

The test pages of other printers give clear ink level readings. I am in doubt that this test page from my F4180 gives any information about remaining ink levels.

 

My guess is that HP Deskjet f4180 users are screwed if they want to read their ink levels.

I would love for someone of HP to prove me wrong.

 

Greetings

Nico

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