How to do a self-test report on ink levels on an HP 1410 All in One Printer/Windows 7

Perform Tap 41 PRINTHEAD Health Diagnostics Test, along with supporting service level/diagnostic tests (service menu access procedures do vary by HP printer model, refer to HP printer diagnostics document, pages 45-47, to view normal display messages, http://inkjet411.com/?page_id=1813 )
Tap 41 PRINTHEAD Health Diagnostics (NOTE: applies to touchscreen printer models only):
1.Press 'Return' button (lower left side) four (4) times until 'Support' menu is displayed.
2.At 'Support' Menu, using the arrow key, navigate to the 'Service Menu', press Ok.
3.Use arrow keys to advance to the 'Special Reports' Menu. Select OK.
4.Use arrow keys to advance to the 'print mech button tap' menu. Select Ok.
5.'code = 0' will be displayed. Use arrows keys to change value to '41' (i.e. press and hold right arrow key).
6.When 'Code = 41', select 'OK'. The diagnostic test pattern will print.
7.Check the 4th line at the top of the printed report; an electrically good/stable PRINTHEAD will state "Pen Status: Pen OK".........if any other message is displayed then the PRINTHEAD may have failed and may need to be replaced. Re-seat PRINTHEAD and/or clean rear electrical contacts and repeat 'Tap 41' test to verify connectivity is not the issue.

Nozzle test (use to determine if all ink cartridge nozzles/printhead is firing all colors properly)
Press return arrow 4 times
2.Press support menu
3.Press right arrow 5 times to print diagnostic menu and press ok
4.At nozzle test press ok
Self test/printer status (use to print internal printer settings)
Press return arrow 4 times
2.Press support menu
3.Press right hand arrow 7 times to reports menu and press ok
4.At self test report press ok
Extended self test (use to evaluate color performance and obtain total page count)
Press return arrow 4 times
2.Press support menu
3.Press right hand arrow 7 times to reports menu and press ok
4.Press right hand arrow 1 time to extended self-test and press ok
Print Quality Diagnostic Page (use to determine if printing alignment is correct)
Press return arrow 4 times
2.Press support menu
3.Press right hand arrow 7 times to reports menu and press ok
4.Press right hand arrow 2 times to Print Quality diagnostic report and press ok
Print head recovery (runs 'intensive' printhead service cleaning routines, i.e. for a clogged printhead)
1.Press home key twice
2.Then return key
3.Then home key twice
4.Then return key
5.Then home key twice...............this will gain access to the Engineering Menu
6.Press the 'service menu'
7.Press right arrow 4 times to 'service test' and press ok
8.Press right arrow:
a.16 times to 'print head rec level 1' (basic recovery)
b.17 times to 'print head rec level 2' (medium recovery)
c.18 times to 'print head rec level 3' (thorough recovery)....suggested for severe streaking
9.Press 'ok' to activate either of the 3 selections above.
Semi full reset (can be used to help address intermittent or incorrect printer behavior issues)
1.Press return arrow 4 times
2.Press support menu
3.Press right hand arrow 2 times to Resets menu and press ok
4.Press right hand arrow 2 times to semi full reset and press ok (Note: this will return printer to factory default condition; regional setup will be required following this action)

* Failure of the PRINTHEAD has nothing to do with refilled ink cartridges; the PRINTHEAD assembly is a separate electronic unit in which the cartridges plug into and feed ink into. Refer to NOTE below.


4) To rule out printer/cartridge connectivity (assembly interface/connection) issues please ensure you have followed all steps on HP's support page - this includes PRINTHEAD removal and thorough cleaning of the electrical surfaces on the PRINTHEAD and on the CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY:
http://www8.hp.com/h22157/video-gallery/us/en/customer-care/printers-and-all-in-ones/replace-ink-and-toner/2286857593001/replacing-the-printhead---hp-officejet-pro-8600-e-all-in-one-printer/video/

Any ink level feedback is non-existent, just a best guess.

try to do the : You can check the ink levels here:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02693389&tmp_task=useCategory&cc=us&dlc=en&lang...

The driver for this printer, when used within Windows 7, is built-in or 'in-OS' so you do not have access to the HP solution center or HP Toolbox.

Printing the self-test report will show how the ink is dispensed and what levels of ink are available. If on this report there is nothing shown, the issue is likely related directly to the cartridges rather than a software issue.

If this is the case, visit this article and browser towards the bottom:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=bud02948&tmp_task=useCategory&cc=us&dlc=en&lang=...

There are steps on how to clean the cartridges as well as the underside of the carriage in case there is and debris or interferrance causing this issue.

What OS do you have on your computer?

Do you have the full software installed, if available for your OS? See http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&product=421991& , select your OS and then click Next. The Ink Level indicator is part of the HP Toolbox or HP Solution Center (depending on the printer). So without the full-software, the service tab (and ink level information) sn't available.

For the OfficeJet 6210, the driver for the all-in-one is part of the Windows OS for Windows 7. So the ink level information isn't available at the computer.

The other way to get the ink level is to have the printer do a print quality self-test. Put plain white letter, A4 or legal sized paper in the paper tray. Then press Setup (on the printer). Press 2 and 5 (selecting Print Report and Self-Test Report). The ink level may not be given exactly. (Use the quality of the ink blocks to determine if the ink needs to be replaced.)

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

Checking ink levels

1. open HP solution center on the computer desktop screen
2. click on settings on the bottom
3. click printer toolbox
4. click the estimated ink levels tab

or

1. on the printer control panel,push the wrench button
2. press the right arrow to go to print report
3. push OK
4. select self test
5. push OK

It will print a page with color bars signifying correct ink levels.If a color bar is blank it means it's empty or depleted and needs to be replaced

Hi,

That attention mark is a reminder that the ink is in low level or it is already depleted (empty).
If you do have the hp solution center installed on your computer, try to check the Estimated ink levels or please print a self-test page.

To do that,

- press the setup button, (wrench like icon)
- press the down arrow, look for PRINT REPORT and press ok to select.
- now, press the down arrow to highlight SELF-TEST REPORT and press OK for it to be printed.

Check if there are any depleted cartridges.

Cheers!

this link will help you
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00257147&cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&product=390315
however you could also print a test page to chek the ink level
press etup until print report appears, and then press ok.
when self test report appears press ok

Solution one: Make sure the paper is appropriate for the print job Using the wrong paper for the print job might cause the colors to be faded or dull.

1. Many papers have printing and non-printing sides. Make sure to load the paper with the print side facing down.
2. Make sure the paper type is appropriate for the project. Use HP Premium or HP Advanced Photo paper for the best results.

Solution two: Check estimated ink level Use the following steps to check the ink level.

1. From HP Solution Center, click Settings , and then click Printer Toolbox . The toolbox appears. NOTE: The toolbox can also be opened from the Print Properties dialog box. In the Print Properties dialog box, select Printing Preferences , click the Features tab, and then click Printer Services .
2. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab.

Solution three: Check the print settings Use the following steps to check and adjust the print settings for the product.

1. In the software program from which you are printing, click File , and then click Print .
2. Make sure the product is selected from the drop-down list, and then click Properties or Preferences .
3. Click the Features tab, and then select the print quality and paper type settings that match the print job.
4. Click OK to accept the new settings.
5. Click Print to send the print job.

Solution four: Check for defects using an extended self-test report Extended self-test reports identify specific print quality issues. Use an extended self-test report to determine what is causing the issue. Step one: Print an extended self-test report Use the following steps to print an extended self-test report.

1. Press and hold the power button ( ), and then press Cancel .
2. Release both buttons. The extended self-test report print

Verification of color out – happens only after keeping the unit idle for quite some time.
1. Print self-test report
2. Are the cartridges out of ink – check ink levels
3. check self-test report patterns (missing lines or streaked bars)
4. Look for missing colors or ink smears.
5. Was this issue showing up because of any one single color?
6. Was it stored in a warm environment (Stored under direct sunlight?)
7. Manual Cleaning & Cleaning from Driver
Print a extended self-test report,
On the HP All-in-One control panel, press and hold the OK and Cancel buttons simultaneously and then release. An extended self-test report prints. You will get all the information of your cartridges. Good Luck

Normally when you install the print software you install HP Director or solution centre software that has a estimated ink staus monitor..from user manual

Check the estimated ink levels You can easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you might need to replace a print cartridge. The ink supply level shows an estimate of the amount of ink remaining in the print cartridges. Tip You can also print a self-test report to see if your print cartridges might need to be replaced. For more information, see Print a self-test report. To check the ink levels from the HP Director (Windows) 1. In the HP Director (or HP Solution Center), click Settings, point to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. Note You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog box. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Services tab, and then click Service this device. 2. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. The estimated ink levels for the print cartridges appear. To check the ink levels from the HP Image Zone software (Mac) 1. In the HP Director (OS 9) or HP Image Zone (OS X), choose Settings, and then choose Maintain Printer. 2. If the Select Printer dialog box appears, select your HP All-in-One, and then click Utilities. 3. From the pop-up menu, choose Ink Level. The estimated ink levels for the print cartridges appear.

Print a self-test report If you are experiencing problems with printing, print a self-test report before you replace the print cartridges. This report provides useful information on several aspects of your device, including your print cartridges.
Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the paper tray.

Press and hold the Cancel / Resume button and then press the Start Copy Color button
The HP All-in-One prints a self-test report, which might indicate the source of the printing problem.