User's Guide

60 Microsoft Windows NT/2000 Networks (TCP/IP or IPX/SPX)

Accessing HP Desktop Status

There are several ways to get the status of a printer on the network:

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Through the HP JetAdmin software

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By opening a printer or viewing printer properties in the

Printers

folder

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By using a printer icon in the Taskbar

Note The icon and printer properties methods are only

available if the HP Desktop Status component is

installed and running.

The icon gives a simple indication of printer status by displaying a

small printer icon in the Taskbar. The icon is green if the printer is

ready, yellow if there is a warning condition (such as toner low), or

red if there is an error condition (such as the printer is out of paper).

You can also access Summary and Properties information by

right-clicking on the desired printer icon and selecting the

appropriate menu item. Note that tool tips are also implemented.

(If you move the cursor over a tray icon and leave it there for a few

seconds, the name of the printer pops up.)

Status, capabilities, and diagnostic information are available by

right-clicking the printer in the

Printers

folder, and then

clicking

Properties