HP C4194A User Manual

Supplies status sensing is enabled by the constant exchange of information between HP’s
new smart chip technology and sensors within the printer. These new computer-monitored
hardware sensors in HP smart print cartridges allow for a more precise measurement of
toner usage and other supplies levels. Users or administrators must access the printer’s web-
based supplies status page to view detailed supplies status information. The printer can 
be configured such that designated users or administrators receive e-mail alerts that can
even be forwarded to a mobile phone when a supply level reaches a certain condition. 
These configuration steps are addressed in the printer User Guide.

Print job assessment provides an estimation of the pages remaining in the print cartridge.
Users may then determine if their print job can be completed using information found on 
the printer’s web-based supplies status page. This information is available due to the
interaction between printer electronics and HP’s new smart chip technology inside the print
cartridge. The printer tracks key data such as total pages printed and coverage per page,
then compares this data with historical toner usage levels.

Cartridge usage data is another function enabled by HP smart chip technology. This usage
information provides detailed data on the number of pages printed and enables businesses
to precisely track print cartridge usage patterns and accurately evaluate their printing
environment to support purchase decisions and increase business process efficiency. 

benefits:

less user interaction, less time spent on
user maintenance

no surprises on incomplete print jobs 
due to toner or paper outages

real-time access on supplies status
information from your computer
predictable control of supplies levels

benefits:

proactively plan print jobs,
determine if enough toner is left 

benefits: