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How to Check Printer Ink Levels (All Brands)

Deependra PangeniBy Deependra PangeniMay 15, 2023
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Your inkjet printer might be running low on ink if it is printing faded texts and images. There should always be sufficient ink on the ink tank or ink cartridge of your printer to print without any issues. So, printer manufacturers always recommend checking the ink levels and refilling the ink if necessary.

If you have printers with external ink tanks, like HP Ink Tank series printers or Canon PIXMA series printers, you can simply find the ink levels on the ink tanks. Otherwise, you can check it using the printer assistant tool on the control panel.

Note: You should first install official printer drivers from the manufacturer to access the printer assistant tool.

Table of Contents

  • Check HP Printer Ink Levels
  • Check Brother Printer Ink Levels
  • Check Canon Printer Ink Levels
  • Check Epson Printer Ink Levels
  • Check Printer Ink Levels Using Mac

Check HP Printer Ink Levels

  1. First, open Control Panel.
    open control panel
  2. Then click View devices and printers.
    view-devices-and-printers
  3. Double-click your printer.
    hp-printer-on-control-panel
  4. Open HP Printer Assistant. You should double-click to open it.
    hp-printer-assistant-on-control-panel
  5. Tap the Estimated Levels icon.
    estimated-level-tab-on-hp-printer-assistant
  6. Go to Estimated Cartridge Levels.
    estimated-cartridge-level-on-hp-assistant
  7. Check the ink.

Alternatively, you can download the official HP Smart app and use it to check the HP printer ink levels.

  1. Once you download and install the app, open it.
    launch-hp-smart-on-pc
  2. Check ink levels straight on the app’s homepage.
    ink-levels-on-hp-smart-on-pc-1
Tip: You may consult our detailed guide to know more methods on how to check the ink levels of your HP printer.

Check Brother Printer Ink Levels

  1. Go to View devices and printers once you open the Control Panel.
    view-devices-and-printers
  2. Right-click Brother printer > select Printing preferences.
    printing-preference-of-brother-printer-2
  3. Tap this button: Launch Status Monitor.
    launch-status-monitor-on-brother-printer
  4. Check the ink.
    ink-level-on-brother-printer

Alternatively, you can also use the touch panel of your printer to check the ink levels. Let me demonstrate the steps on Brother MFC series printers.

  1. Open Settings.
    settings-icon-on-brother-printer-1
  2. Tap Ink.
    ink-tab-on-brother-printer-2
  3. Choose Ink Volume and check the ink.
    ink-volume-on-touchscreen-brother-printer

Check Canon Printer Ink Levels

  1. Open Run.
  2. Type control printers. Hit Enter key on your keyboard.
    control-printers-on-run-box-3
  3. Right-click your printer whose ink you want to check > click Printing preferences.
    printing-preference-of-canon-printer
  4. Click the Maintenance tab.
  5. Tap View Printer Status button.
    view-printer-status-button-on-canon-printer
  6. Check the ink on the next popup window. You will also get a printer status page after sometime.
    ink-level-on-canon-printer

Check Epson Printer Ink Levels

  1. Go to View devices and printers from the Control Panel.
    view-devices-and-printers
  2. Right-click and choose Printing preferences for your Epson printer.
    printing-preference-of-epson-printer-2
  3. Tap Ink Levels. Then check the ink.
    ink-levels-tab-on-epson-printer
  4. In my case, I have an Epson L110 series printer, which is an ink tank series printer. So, it prompted me to check the ink myself in the ink tanks.
    ink-level-prompt-in-epson-printer

Check Printer Ink Levels Using Mac

If you are using a Mac, you can follow similar steps to check ink levels on your printer regardless of the brand. Here’s how.

  1. Go to the Apple icon and click it.
  2. Open System Settings.
    system-settings-on-mac
  3. Open Printers & Scanners.
    printers-and-scanners-option-mac
  4. Select the printer whose ink you need to check.
    choose-your-printer-on-mac
  5. Tap Options & Supplies.
    options-and-supplies-on-mac
  6. Click Supply Levels and check the ink.
    supply-levels-on-mac
Tip: Printer manufacturers like HP and Brother also allow you to check ink levels using mobile apps. If you have an HP printer, you can install the HP Smart mobile app to check the ink levels. Similarly, you can use Brother iPrint&Scan app for your Brother printers.
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Meet Deependra Pangeni, A professional Computer Engineer who has been writing about technology for many years. He is also involved in different robotic projects and loves tinkering with circuit boards. He is always researching new ways to improve the website's user experience and make it easy for people to find the information they need. At TechNewsToday he mainly deals with how-to and fixes contents for a range of TV and TV products like remotes, cables and streaming devices. Along with the TV, he also specializes in hardware and software troubleshooting for printers and Windows. Deependra's passion for simplifying complex technical information for non-technical audiences is evident in his work and he is dedicated to producing high-quality content that is easy to understand. When he is not working, he enjoys gathering with his friends, partying and traveling. He is also an active member of the technical community groups and regularly participates in tech meetups. You can contact him at deepen@technewstoday.com

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