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Monitoring settings
Using EPSON Status Monitor 3
EPSON Status Monitor 3 is available for Windows XP, Me, 98, 95,
2000, and Windows NT 4.0. It 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.
EPSON Status Monitor 3 is installed when you install the printer
driver as described in the Start Here.
Note:
If you install the driver using the “Point and Print” method, EPSON
Status Monitor 3 may not function properly. If you want to use EPSON
Status Monitor 3, reinstall the driver as described in the Start Here.
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 EPSON Status Monitor
3” on page 59 for more information.