Ink Level, Maintenance, icons, et. al.

[R60]

I recently purchased a 7900e Inkjet printer.  With my previous Envy printer, I was able to place on my PC screen icons of the ink level, maintenance, tools, etc.  With the new one, I can only view these icons on my printer's control panel.  I can place the printing status icon on the PC screen.

Can the icons on the printer control panel be copied onto the PC screen?

[Dragon-Fur]

@R60 

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@R60 wrote:

I recently purchased a 7900e Inkjet printer.  With my previous Envy printer, I was able to place on my PC screen icons of the ink level, maintenance, tools, etc.  With the new one, I can only view these icons on my printer's control panel.  I can place the printing status icon on the PC screen.

Can the icons on the printer control panel be copied onto the PC screen?

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Answer

Maybe, at least, sort of.

What you do depends on your Operating System / version and the tools available to you in that environment.

General "estimated ink levels" visual illustration - View on the HP Smart app - main menu.

Reference

Look up where to find the Printer PIN located on your printer.

You'll need the PIN to access some parts of the Embedded Web Server (EWS).

EWS is available both through the HP Smart application (Printer Settings > Advanced Settings) and using your browser.

Note:

If you end up using a browser that regardless what you do, will not let you through to EWS using your printer's IP address, use a different browser.

If you need only a visual cue as to the approximate ink levels, the information is available on the main menu of the HP Smart app for your added printer(s).

Open HP Smart

Add your printer(s)

View ink level estimates the main "home" menu

Need to dig deeper?

Click on the graphic illustration of the "Estimated supply levels"

If asked, enter the printer PIN number

Presumably,  EWS will open where you can check the details of your ink supplies.

and / or

You can also try opening EWS from within HP Smart > Printer Settings > Advanced Settings

What if?

EWS won't open from within HP Smart - fight with it or go another way...

Open EWS manually using your browser and the printer's IP address in the URL address.

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EWS > HP Document / How-to (original format)

Use the HP printer Embedded Web Server (EWS)

NOTE:  Find printer IP address

Section Open the EWS over a local network orientation

EWS - Ink Supplies

Open your Browser > Type / enter the Printer IP address into URL / Address bar

Tab Home > Printer Information > Supply Status

EWS_9025_Tools_Product_Information_Supply_Status_1

OR (New EWS format - select new printers)

Open your Browser > Type / enter the Printer IP address into URL / Address bar

Section Home

And

Section Supplies

EWS_9135_Home_Supplies_1

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HP Smart - Windows - Application

HP Smart is an application that supports print and scan for PDF and Photos / Images.

The app is available in the Microsoft Store

OR

Open the Homepage / Support Website for your printer

Category Software & Drivers > Section Install HP Smart app to complete setup and support

Instructions...

>>> How to Use >>> HP printer setup (HP Smart app)

>>> Terms of Use >>>  HP Smart – formally HP Connected – Services Terms of Use

NOTES: 

• Read the Terms of Use document to understand the conditions of using HP Smart products.  For example, in the HP Smart application, find the link in HP Smart > Settings (gear) > About > Click on the link for Terms of Use
• Read FAQ - including - What are the requirements to set up a printer using the HP Smart app?
• If using VPN >>Disconnect from Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection before downloading.
• Turn on Wi-Fi on your computer or mobile device and connect to your network. If the computer is connected to the network with an Ethernet cable, temporarily disconnect the cable and use the Wi-Fi connection during the setup.
• Enable Bluetooth for an HP Smart app setup: Enable Bluetooth on your computer or mobile device so that HP Smart can detect the printer during the setup.  Source: How to scan with an HP printer > FAQ > Why can't I connect my wireless printer or scan over the network?
• HP Smart requires that you sign into the application using your HP Account credentials.
• When working through a Browser to access HP Smart, be sure you have Cookies enabled.  If cookies are enabled and you are having trouble, clear Cache and Cookies.   And / Or … Try a different Browser – assign that Browser as the Default. (Note:  Chrome not working?  Use / Assign a different default Browser.)
• Where possible, HP Smart benefits (likes) having the Full Feature Software / full driver printer software installed.  For example, full driver provides access to Shortcuts and Printing Preferences.
• “Share” to email – Before using Share, add your sender email address to the Windows Mail application

• Document includes the HP Smart application download links for Windows and Mobile devices, plus an FAQ section to assist with questions / issues.
  •  FAQ examples: 
    • What are the requirements to use the HP Smart app?
    • Which printers are compatible with the HP Smart app?
    • Why do I need to sign in or create an account to use the HP Smart app features?
    • Which languages does the HP Smart app support?
  • Older versions of the HP Smart app no longer support the required login feature.
  • Update the application to the latest version to access / use HP Smart

Help Here:  Unable to download and install the HP Smart printer app

and

Check / Update  >> Every device (computer(s) and / or mobile) where HP Smart is installed should be running the latest version of the HP Smart application available for that device platform (Operating System / Version).

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References / Resources

HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources

Learn about your Printer - Solve Problems

“Things that are your printer”

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System

Categories: Alerts, Troubleshooting, Ink & Paper, HP Software / Drivers / Firmware Updates , Setup & User Guides, Product Specifications, Account & Registration, Warranty & Repair

Open 

 Product Home - Printers

 Enter the device type and model name of your HP product

OR

 Select a saved product from HP Account Dashboard

OR

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