Using Epson Status Monitor 3; Setting Up Epson Status Monitor 3 - Epson LX-1170+II User Manual

Using EPSON Status Monitor 3

EPSON Status Monitor 3 is available for Windows XP, Me, 98,
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 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 the printer is connected
directly and you install the printer driver as described in the Start
Here. When sharing the printer, be sure to set EPSON Status
Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can be monitored on the
printer server. See "Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3" and
"Sharing the printer".
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.
Before using EPSON Status Monitor 3, be sure to read the
README file on the User CD-ROM. This file contains the latest
information on the utility.

Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3

Follow these steps to set up EPSON Status Monitor 3:
1. Open the Utility menu as described in "Using the Printer
Driver with Windows Me and 98" or "Using the Printer
Driver with Windows XP, 2000, and Windows NT 4.0".
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