{"id":162,"date":"2014-05-21T11:41:58","date_gmt":"2014-05-21T18:41:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/?p=162"},"modified":"2023-06-06T23:07:57","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T23:07:57","slug":"simple-steps-checking-printer-ink-level","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/simple-steps-checking-printer-ink-level\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Steps for Checking Your Printer Ink Levels"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>This is a simple and straightforward guide to help you check your printer ink levels, regardless of which printer you are using.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Alert: Ink is Running Low!<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019ve seen a message like this, you know your printer is telling you to check up on your ink.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How exactly should you check your printer ink levels though?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First off let\u2019s determine which operating system your pc is running on as well as the brand of printer you are using.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#how-to-check-ink-levels-on-your-brother-printer\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Brother<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#how-to-check-ink-levels-on-canon-printer\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Canon<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#how-to-check-ink-levels-on-epson-printers\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Epson<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#how-to-check-ink-levels-on-hp-printers\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">HP<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#how-to-check-printer-ink-levels-on-your-lexmark-printer\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lexmark<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 id=\"for-most-users-running-on-windows,-the-following-steps-will-help-you-check-your-printer-ink-levels:\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For most users running on Windows, the following steps will help you check your printer ink levels:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Click the start button located on the bottom left of your computer monitor<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Select &#8220;Devices\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Then select \u201cPrinters &amp; scanners\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> From there click on the printer you want to check ink levels for<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> If the printer is designed to provide ink or toner status, the information should appear at the bottom of Devices and Printer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you can\u2019t see the ink or toner levels in the area indicated above, try the following:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Click on the \u201cStart\u201d button<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Then click on \u201cSettings\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Select your printer then press \u201cManage\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Select \u201cPrinting Preferences\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Click on the \u201cMaintenance\u201d tab on the far right<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> From there you should be able to see ink levels for your selected printer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please note that in order to retrieve your ink or toner status, your printer must be connected to your computer and turned on.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/?xid=tmd:blog:banner&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=6842:printmore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12794 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ld_bnr_blog_PrintMore_2020_728x90-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 id=\"for-mac-os-users:\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For Mac OS users:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Click on the Apple icon in the upper left-hand corner of your screen<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Select \u201cSystem Preferences\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Then select \u201cPrint &amp; Scan\u201d and choose your printer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Finally, click on the \u201cSupply Levels\u201d option and your toner\/ink levels will be displayed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 id=\"how-to-check-ink-levels-on-your-brother-printer\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to check ink levels on your Brother printer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are a couple ways you can check how much ink is left in your Brother printer. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The first way to check is straight from the printer\u2019s control panel. For those without a touchscreen, start by pressing the Menu button.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Then select Ink or Ink Management with the arrow buttons and press OK. From there, choose Ink Volume and press OK.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once you\u2019ve seen your Brother\u2019s printer ink levels you can press Stop\/Exit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can also check Brother printer ink levels from your PC through the Brother Status Monitor application.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You should see the following:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/brother-status-monitor.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12065\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/brother-status-monitor.gif\" alt=\"brother printer ink levels\" width=\"510\" height=\"428\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For those using Windows 10\/11 you can also see Brother ink levels in Windows Control Center.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you have Brother Utilities on your PC, click Start, then under programs and applications, select Brother, and go to Brother Utilities. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next select Scan and ControlCenter4.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For those without Brother Utilities, click <\/span><\/i><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Start <\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&gt;<\/span><\/i><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> All Programs <\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&gt;<\/span><\/i><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Brother <\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&gt;<\/span><\/i><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> XXX-XXXX<\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (your model name) <\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&gt;<\/span><\/i><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> ControlCenter4<\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/ink-and-toner\/brother\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Get low-priced replacement ink for your Brother printer!<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 id=\"how-to-check-ink-levels-on-canon-printer\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to check ink levels on Canon printer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First off let\u2019s open the printer driver setup window. For those with Windows 10 or above, open the Start menu from the desktop.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Then select Settings and click on Devices.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You should be able to see your printer model, then Right-click on it and select Printing preferences.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After that, navigate to the Maintenance tab and click View Printer Status. From there you\u2019ll get the complete low-down on your Canon printer status as well as its ink levels.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/compatible-canon-pgi250xl-multi\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Get huge savings on ink for the most popular Canon PIXMA printers!<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 id=\"how-to-check-ink-levels-on-epson-printers\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to check ink levels on Epson printers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All Epson printers include a CD with a proper printer driver, or you must download the driver online. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once you have the driver installed, select the printer application, and go to the Maintenance tab. From there click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 button. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You should now be able to see the approximate ink levels. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 id=\"how-to-check-ink-levels-on-hp-printers\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to check ink levels on HP printers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To check printer ink levels on your HP printer through the control panel you must first go to the printer menu.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Depending on which HP model printer you\u2019re using the symbols vary. It can be an ink drop icon, a Cartridge icon, an Ink Levels menu, or a Toner Level indicator.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another way to check HP ink levels is through Windows and the HP Smart app. The HP Smart app can be downloaded from the Windows store.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once you have it, add your printer to the application and you\u2019ll be able to see ink levels on the home screen.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/best-hp-printers-with-long-lasting-ink\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Check out our list of the Best HP Printers with Long Lasting Ink<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 id=\"how-to-check-printer-ink-levels-on-your-lexmark-printer\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to check printer ink levels on your Lexmark printer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From the Windows desktop click on the Start menu icon.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Select Control Panel then navigate to the Devices &amp; Printers section.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Find the printer icon for your Lexmark printer and right click to select Printer Properties.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, press on Preferences and you\u2019ll see your Lexmark ink\/toner levels.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/ink-and-toner\/lexmark\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Get cost-effective replacement ink and toner for your Lexmark printer!<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A few things to remember<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Checking printer ink levels, regardless of your printer and operating system, usually takes a few simple steps.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If after this guide you are still having trouble finding your printer ink levels, the manufacturer&#8217;s website for your specific printer should have all the troubleshooting information you need.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you find yourself spending more than you\u2019d like on ink and toner replacements, you can find cost-effective and high-quality replacement ink from us, here at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">LD Products<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/?xid=tmd:blog:&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_source=ldblog&amp;utm_campaign=5816:lowprices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9287 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldproducts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ld_banr_txt_customers_2020_728x90-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<div id=\"footable_parent_12760\"\n     class=\"footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui colored_table\">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_0\" data-footable_id=\"12760\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"LD Products - support us plug - gray\"            id=\"footable_12760\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_805662116_12760\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_12760 ninja_table_unique_id_805662116_12760 ui table  nt_type_legacy_table selectable striped vertical_centered ninja_custom_color inverted footable-paging-left hide_all_borders ninjatable_hide_header_row ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_cartridgeseries \">\ufeffCartridge Series<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"1067\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_1067\">\n            <td>Thank you for reading this post! 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