Sample Header Ad - 728x90

Can Applescript check periodically for printer status and alerts?

4 votes
1 answer
171 views
Eventually I hope to send an alert there a way to send an SMS via Applescript/Automator in either of these scenarios. Let’s assume I can check ink levels already with this command-line tool lpstat. That will let me sense on request: - When a low printer ink alert occurs ("Cyan is at or below 10%) - With the periodic status of ink levels ("Cyan=10%, Magenta=50%, etc. every hour) I'm building an automated photo printing station with multiple printers and it would be helpful to incorporate this flow to keep an eye on ink levels. I don’t know how to set an hourly check, preferably with AppleScript. Can macOS automation trigger a check hourly?
Asked by TheZissou (41 rep)
Feb 26, 2016, 07:45 AM
Last activity: Jan 21, 2025, 10:20 AM