Chapter 4

Toolbox (Windows)

The Toolbox provides maintenance information about the device. It also provides links to this guide for help in performing basic printing tasks and solving problems. You can also configure 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless settings for wireless printing.

NOTE: The Toolbox can be installed from the Starter CD by selecting the full installation option if the computer meets the system requirements.

NOTE: To configure Bluetooth settings or monitor device status (such as ink levels) using the Toolbox, you must connect the device to your computer with a USB cable.

NOTE: If you are using a Pocket PC or Palm OS device, you can use the Toolbox software for PDAs. For more information, Toolbox software for PDAs (Pocket PC and Palm OS).

This section contains the following topics:

To open the Toolbox

Toolbox tabs

To open the Toolbox

From the HP Solution Center, click the Settings menu, point to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox.

Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor in the tray, point to the device, and then click Display Printer Toolbox.

From the Printer Properties, click Printing Preferences, Features or Color Tabs, and then select Printer Services.

Toolbox tabs

The Toolbox contains the following tabs.

Tabs

Contents

Estimated Ink Level

Ink Level Information: Shows estimated ink

 

level for each cartridge.

 

NOTE: The ink levels shown are an estimate

 

only. Actual ink volumes may vary.

 

Shop Online: Provides access to a Web site

 

from which you can order printing supplies for

 

the device online.

 

Order by Phone: Shows telephone numbers

 

that you can call to order supplies for the

 

device. Telephone numbers are not available

 

for all countries/regions.

 

Cartridge Details: Shows order numbers and

 

expiration dates of the installed ink cartridges.

Information

Printer Information: Provides a link to

 

myPrintMileage and shows the device hardware

 

and print cartridge health information. Information

 

tab options include:

 

 

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HP H470b manual Toolbox Windows, To open the Toolbox, Tabs Contents, Ink Level Information Shows estimated ink