Ink levels HP DESKJET 5550 seriesPRINTER (HPA)

How do I get the ink level window to show everytime I print

Hey Antonio2,
The deskjet 5550 does not have a full driver package available on the Windows 7 Operating System. Please take a look at the information in the article linked below:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01874725&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&os=4062&product=718...
To obtain ink levels one will have to print the Self Test Page from the unit. For information about the Self Test Page please read the below linked article:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02693389&tmp_task=useCategory&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=e...
Try the following steps to access the Toolbox for this printer:
Open the Devices and Printers folder
Right click on the installed Deskjet 5550
Select Printer Properties
Select the Services tab
Open the HP Toolbox
Select Print a Test Page
Hope this helps,
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