Printer advise

[sam tygier]

On 25/06/11 15:04, David Fletcher wrote:
> On Sat, 2011-06-25 at 14:55 +0100, sam tygier wrote:
>>>
>> there is hplip that has a toolbox
>
> Looks like it's a GUI type application. My printer is connected to the
> server so that any desktop or laptop on the network can use it at any
> time. I ssh into the server when I need to use escputil.

my print is connected directly to my network by ethernet.

there is a hp-levels command in hplip that gives me:

Using device: hp:/net/Deskjet_6940_series?zc=HP193366

Black cartridge
Part No.: 339 (C8767EN)
Health: Good/OK
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|////////////////////////////////////////////////    | (approx. 91%)
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Tri-color cartridge
Part No.: 344 (C9363EN)/343 (C8766EN)
Health: Good/OK
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|//////////////////////////////////////////          | (approx. 68%)
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sam