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Chapter 4 Printer Software 49
Monitoring settings
Using EPSON Status Monitor 3
EPSON Status Monitor 3 is available for Windows XP, Me, 98,
2000,andWindows NT4.0. It allowsyouto 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].
❏ Your system is configured to support bidirectional
communication.
EPSON Status Monitor 3 is installed when you install the printer
driver asdescribed in “Installing the Printer Software” on page 13.
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 “Installing the
Printer Software” on page 13.
Settings Explanations
EPSON Status
Monitor 3
Youcan access EPSON StatusMonitor 3when you
clickthisbutton.Tomonitor the printer,make sure the
Monitor the printingstatus checkboxisselected.
Monitoring
Preferences
Clickthisbutton to open the MonitoringPreferences
dialog box where youcan make settings for EPSON
StatusMonitor 3. See “Setting upEPSONStatus
Monitor 3” on page 50 for more information.