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Printer Software
Monitoring settings
Using EPSON Status Monitor 3
Epson Status Monitor 3 allows you to monitor your printer’s
status, alerts you when printer errors occur, and provides
troubleshooting instructions when needed.
Epson Status Monitor 3 is available only when:
❏
The printer is connected directly to the host computer via
the parallel port [LPT1] or the USB port.
❏
Your system is configured to support bidirectional
communication.
Status Monitor 3 is installed when you install the printer driver
as described in the
User’s Guide
.
Note:
If you install the driver using the “Point and Print” method, Status
Monitor 3 may not function properly. If you want to use it, reinstall
the driver as described in the
User’s Guide
.
Before using Status Monitor 3, be sure to read the README file
on the printer software CD-ROM. This file contains the latest
information on the utility.
Settings
Explanations
EPSON Status
Monitor 3
You can access EPSON Status Monitor 3 when you click
this button. To monitor the printer, make sure the
Monitor the printing status
check box is selected.
Monitoring
Preferences
Click this button to open the Monitoring Preferences
dialog box where you can make settings for EPSON
Status Monitor 3. See “Setting up Status Monitor 3” on
page 57 for more information.
