Printer Ink Monitor

[nivrip]

I used to have a small program on my PC which gave a very good indication of the amount of ink left in the printer cartridges. It was much more accurate than the printer's own monitor.

I deleted it some time ago and I now can't remember its name. I'm sure I originally got the name on PCR but Search has not brought up any ideas.

Anyone know of such a program?

 

[Ian]

I've had a google but I can't find any software to do this, but if I come across it I'll post the link here

 

[Anon_F]

I have found my Epson tells me the ink needs replacing when their is about 10%+ left. I just carry on printing even though i get a reminder each time i do print, i'm now down to under 5% and it's still printing!

What printer have you got nivrip?

 

[nivrip]

Thanks feckit,
I have an ancient Epson C70 Plus which I only use for letters and an HP Photosmart A618 for photos.

 

[Anon_F]

Had a look on the net and cant find anything, but their must be something out their!
May a case of searching on the net!

 

[Taffycat]

I don't know whether this is the exact one you are after Niv, but I've managed to find InkMonitor here hope it will work for you

 

[Taffycat]

I've just downloaded it for myself now, because it just occurred to me that my oldest printer doesn't have an ink usage indicator, I usually rely on guesswork for that one

 

[nivrip]

I've just downloaded it for myself now, because it just occurred to me that my oldest printer doesn't have an ink usage indicator, I usually rely on guesswork for that one

Thanks for your help, TC.

Did it actually work?

I downloaded it but couldn't get it to measure any levels at all. My ink cartridges were not on the list and when I added them I was informed that something was missing and got no further.

 

[Taffycat]

Hmmm, I've been trying it today, but have had a problem also. It listed the cartridges for my old printer, but would only monitor one of them! I tried to set up two separate instances of the programme (thinking ok, one for each cartridge then) but that didn't work either. I'm thinking of removing the programme and having a look for something else. There must be another out there somewhere

 

[muckshifter]

TC, the simple solution, as opposed to having one more officious program running, is to always have spare ink cartridges.

Problem solved.

 

[Taffycat]

TC, the simple solution, as opposed to having one more officious program running, is to always have spare ink cartridges.

Problem solved.

Yes, that's usually what I do, but my newer printer, has a built-in monitor thingy which gives a bit of warning when inks are running low. Handy if I've forgotten to re-stock (because when it registers "low" you know that there is at least half a tank left ) So that's why I hoped that the little application would work for the old printer - just as a memory jogger really

 

[mathewdavid]

Please search in google as a ink monitoring software and it will show some result related to it.

 

[crazylegs]

Please search in google as a ink monitoring software and it will show some result related to it.

You don't say..

 

[captain zed]

I used to have a small program on my PC which gave a very good indication of the amount of ink left in the printer cartridges. It was much more accurate than the printer's own monitor.

I deleted it some time ago and I now can't remember its name. I'm sure I originally got the name on PCR but Search has not brought up any ideas.

Anyone know of such a program?

Hi Nivrip,

Had a 40 minute search on the web for software for ya but didnt find much at all.
I did find a truckload of printing programs but no ink monitors i'm afraid.
I did find this though http://www.123-free-download.com/download/printers/inksaver/2623.html
It says it costs 35 dollars but there's a free download button on the bottom of the page.
Didnt download it mesmelf so i dont know what its like.
Good luck with your search and i find any more i'll let ya know.

 

[crazylegs]

http://inkmon.org/inkmon4.html

Try this Niv..

 

[nivrip]

Many, many thanks Z and CL for going to the trouble of looking out for ink monitors.However, my original post on this subject was in April, 2008. Since then I've got a new printer that does have ink monitoring included.

Still extra info may always be of interest and value to others.

And, thanks again for looking.

 

[nathanplane]

Type any of its features in google, I am sure you find you software again.

 

[crazylegs]

Can someone lock this thread as Niv has a new printer and doesn't need a seperate ink monitor now, also it will stop mundane and dull comments from 1 post wonders!!!!

 

[floppybootstomp]

Thread locked as it appears to have become a spammer magnet/target for dullards