Using the Status Monitor

Article ID: ART169480 | Date published: 01/29/2018 | Date last updated: 03/15/2018
 

Description

Using the Status Monitor

Solution

Using the Status Monitor

The status monitor allows you to check the current status of the printer, print status, ink information,
and maintenance cartridge information.




1Graphic image of the printer status
  Graphic image showing the current status of the printer.
 
2Print Status
  Current printing status will be displayed with numerical value and indicator.
 
3Cancel Print Job
  Cancel print job in progress.
 
4Cleaning
  This option is only effective when the Pause key of the printer is pressed for temporary stop.
 
5Status Information
  Messages to inform you about the current status of the printer.
 
6Display the Details of the Selected Status
  Open a separate window to display more information about the status of the printer.
 
7 Ink Information
  Display the amount of ink remaining.
 
8Maintenance Cartridge Information
  Display the amount of ink collected in the maintenance cartridge.
 
Viewing the Print Status
Use these features to monitor the progress of print jobs.



[Number of Pages]
Displays the number of pages of the document speci¢ed for printing.
[Copies]
The status of printing of the specified number of copies in progress appears.
For example, if the printing of a three-page document in 10 copies is set, "0001/0010" to "0010/0010"
appears while the first page is printed. The progress bar represents the status of printing of the
number of copies by page in progress.
[Total Copies]
A total count of the specified number of copies printed appears.
[Cancel Print Job]
Click to cancel a print job in progress. The printer stops after the current print job is completed.

Note
• If the print job does not stop even after clicking [Cancel Print Job], turn off the printer.

Viewing the Printer Status



Use these features to monitor the status of the printer.

There are four types of images to inform the status of the printer.

 Displayed when the printer is in normal status. (Background is blue)
The printer is online and ready to print.


 Displayed when a O«ine has been issued. (Background is gray)  


 Displayed when a warning has been issued. (Background is yellow)  
A warning message is displayed for the Status Information but printing can continue. Troubleshoot the problem as required.


 Displayed when a error has been issued. (Background is red)
An error message is displayed for the Status Information, and printing cannot be done in this status. Troubleshoot the problem as required.

Note
• If the Status Monitor has been minimized, or if it has been placed in the task tray, the Status Monitor will open only when an error occurs.

The Status Information indicates the status of the printer by displaying the following 4 icons and messages.

 Information
Display printer related information. Please con¢rm the content of the messages displayed here.
 
 Warning message
Indicate that a warning is being issued for a problem occurred. Read and con¢rm the contentof the message. Printing continues.

 Operator Call Error
These errors are issued for a problem that requires your attention. Confirm the content of the message, and follow the required troubleshooting procedure.
 
 Service Call Error
These errors are issued for problems that cannot be solved by the user. Please turn off the printer. If the error occurs again after turning on the power again, make a note of the 4-digit error code, and contact your place of purchase.
Note
• If several errors occur at the same time, the most important error is displayed on the top of the list.

After you read the message displayed in the Status Information, follow the procedure below if you
want to open another window to learn more details.

1 Select the message to read, and click [Detailed Status Display button].

 

The description window opens and displays a description of the message and provides some
troubleshooting advice.
Note
• You can also double-click the item in the Status Information list to open the same information window.

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