HP is a well-known name in the printer industry. It offers a wide range of printers, from basic inkjet printers to laser printers, including all-in-ones.
If you own an HP printer and use it extensively, you might want to periodically check the ink level or toner cartridge level to buy ink or toner cartridges in advance.
Generally speaking, when the printouts are faded, it’s the best time to replace the ink cartridges. But you might want to make sure that the ink levels are low before buying new ones.
Luckily, like other printer manufacturers, HP also offers software to easily check estimated printer ink levels.
If you are on Windows 10/11, you can easily check the HP printer cartridge ink level using these two tools.
NOTE: On some HP printers, the built-in display on the printer displays ink level. But not all the printers have this functionality.
Method 1 of 2
Use HP Printer Assistant to check ink levels
While installing your HP printer driver, the setup usually installs HP Printer Assistant or a similar HP printer software. The Printer Assistant displays estimated cartridge ink levels. The Printer Assistant also enables you to change printer settings and troubleshoot problems.
If you want to buy a new cartridge from HP, it offers a direct link as well.
Method 2 of 2
Install the HP Smart printer app to check ink levels
If you have connected your HP printer to a Windows 10 PC, you likely have this official HP printer app. If not, you can download and install the HP Smart printer app from the official Windows Store. Note that there are two apps out there: HP Smart and HP DesignJet Print Experience.
Install the HP DesignJet Print Experience app only if you own a DesignJet series printer. The HP Smart app is meant for all-in-one and other printers. If your printer doesn’t belong to the DesignJet series, get the HP Smart app.
Both these apps display estimated cartridge ink levels.
You might also want to know how to set up a wireless printer in Windows 10.
James Eaton says
I have had some experience with non HP cartridges and usually if you call the manufacture they will walk you through it so that they work. HP says they have nothing to do with the cartridges not working but I know that isn’t the case. Anyhow one thing to do is shut off your updates for your printer. Contact the none hp manufacturer which usually you can get through fairly quick and they will resolve your problem. Unfortunately HP is charging an enormous amount for their cartridges so customers will shop elsewhere for their non HP cartridges usually at one quarter of the price and the ink is fine. It is too bad HP does this which forces customers to look for other brand printers.
Gloria Schulze says
I need a simple way to check my ink level on my HP ENVY60000e. All in One Series.
James H. Farrell, Jr. says
I have an HP Laser Jet Pro MFP M283fdw printer that is now 2 months old.
Initially, when an ink cartridge was low, I was notified and was told which cartridge
needed to be replaced. Since there are 5 cartridges, it was helpful to learn which
one needed to be replaced. More recently, I am only notified which one needed
to be replaced. Thus far, I am still trying to find out which cartridge needs to be
replaced. Why is the cartridge that needs is no longer identified? The whole
project is now more difficult.
Sandy Martin says
I need to set up a printer icon on my desktop. I want to check the ink levels on my HP OfficeJet Pro 7740?
Donna says
Never getting another HP product again! This is ridiculous, spending all this time just to find out what my printer’s ink levels are! You suck, HP!!!
Mary Bridges says
I need to know how to see ink levels on my HP Smart Tank 6001 – I have the HP smart but it does not show real ink levels. I can’t seem to get the HP Support Assistant. I can’t believe that you have to download apps that I can’t get to find out ink levels on my computer. I should have kept my Epson.
Mrs Margaret Alty says
I am having the same problem in not being able to find out ink levels on my HP printer(Windows 10) – I used to have this, but it has now disappeared.
Reference purchase of cheaper ink cartridges: I buy mine from the Cartridge Pople.com. Excellent service and very speedy delivery.
Diana Zelnio says
how to check ink levels on hp officejet pro 8025e? am now on windows 11.
peter tiede says
how to check ink levels HP Envy 6030e
Got a windows 11
cheers
Roger F. Seaman says
How to determine cartridge levels of ink.
Bennie W Page says
HOW DO I CHECK THE INK LEVELS ON MY HP OFFICEJET PRO 872 ON MY COMPUTER
Jack Cate says
I am about to never buy HP products again. All I want is to check the ink levels in my printer, HP seems to feel I need to do an indepth analysis to do this.
Douglas Jennings Morgan Sr. says
I have a h p 6455e printer and need to know how to check the ink supply in the printer.
JUDITH BECKETT says
I am having the same issue with my HP63 cartridges, both black and white and colour. They cost far too much, for how long they last. Where can I order cheaper cartridges? Is there an outlet in Ottawa, Ontario Canada? I have the HP3830 Jet printer, the cheapest printer around. But that once in awhile I need a bit of colour. Thanks for any whereabouts info.
Lilah Gripne says
I have been having issues with genuine HP ink cartridges. I get about one printing from the colored and then a message pops up that I need to replace my cartridges. Very disappointed.
Edju says
And if you use aftermarket cartridges, like I use in my HP 7510 All In One, HP’s software will try to prevent you from getting any use at all from your printer once you use the “check ink” mode/app. I’ve found a way to get around the block on the printer, but it’s an aggravating and time consuming process. Solution: I buy see through cartridges that let me see the ink level.
I’m not going to pay murder for genuine HP cartridges. The aftermarket cartridges with the chip found on Ebay work just fine and have been for the 10 years or so that I’ve been using them..