To start the Status Monitor, follow the steps below.
By default, the Status Monitor will start automatically every time a print job begins.
You can also start the Status Monitor as soon as Windows starts up by selecting the specific function in the menu.
You can store the Status Monitor normally in the taskbar or the task tray and display it only if an error occurs.
The method to start and display the Status Monitor can be set.
Start Options
Use either method described below to set the start method.
[Start During Printing]
The Status Monitor automatically starts and displays when a print job starts.
The Status Monitor closes automatically when the print job ends. (This is the default setting.)
[Start With Windows]
The Status Monitor Starts when Windows starts.
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Click the [Start] and select the desired option.
Click either Start During Printing or Start With Windows. A dot symbol ( ● ) marks the currently selected item.
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Disable auto start function while printing
If you want to disable the Status Monitor from automatically appearing when printing begins, click the [Disable auto start function while printing] check box in the Start menu.
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If both [Start During Printing] and [Disable auto start function while printing] are selected, [Disable auto start function while printing] takes priority.
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Only the administrator of this printer (user who installed the printer drivers) can change the [Disable auto start function while printing] setting.
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To start the status monitor, click [Start Status Monitor] on the [Utility] tab.
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View Options
Use one of the methods described below to set the display method.
[Start With Popup]
Open and display the Status Monitor window. (This is the default setting.)
[Minimize at Start]
Minimize and store the open Status Monitor window on the taskbar.
[Start at Task Tray]
Create an icon for the open Status Monitor window and stores the icon in the task tray.
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Click the [View] and select the desired option.
Click Start With Popup, Minimize at Start, or Start at Task Tray. A dot symbol ( ● ) marks the currently selected item.
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To always display the window on top, click [Always Show On Top]. The Status Monitor will appear semi-transparent on the screen.
Even if you select [Minimize at Start] or [Start at Task Tray], the Status Monitor will pop up and display a message when an error occurs. If you click the minimize button in the pop-up window, you can restore Status Monitor to the task bar.
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The status monitor allows you to check the current status of the printer, print status, ink information, and maintenance cartridge information.
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Graphic image of the printer status
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Graphic image showing the current status of the printer.
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Print Status
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Current printing status will be displayed with numerical value and indicator.
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Cancel Print Job
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Cancel print job in progress.
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Cleaning
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This option is only effective when the Pause key of the printer is pressed for temporary stop.
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Status Information
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Messages to inform you about the current status of the printer.
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Display the Details of the Selected Status
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Open a separate window to display more information about the status of the printer.
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Ink Information
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Displays the amount of remaining ink.
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Maintenance Cartridge Information
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Displays the amount of ink collected in the maintenance cartridge.
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Viewing the Print Status
Use these features to monitor the progress of print jobs.
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[Number of Pages]
Displays the number of pages to be printed.
[Copies]
The status 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 the number of copies specified.
[Total Copies]
A total count of the specified number of copies printed appears.
[Automatic Speed]
Displays the on/off state of the auto speed setting.
[Print Speed]
Displays the current speed setting.
[Cancel Print Job]
Click to cancel a print job in progress. The printer stops after the current print job is completed.
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.
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The printer status will be displayed using one of the following images.
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Displayed when the printer is in normal state. (Background is blue)
The printer is online and ready to print.
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Displayed when the printer is offline. (Background is gray)
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Displayed when a warning has been issued. (Background is yellow)
A warning message is displayed with the printer status, printing can be completed when a warning is issued. Troubleshoot the problem as required.
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Displayed when an error has been issued. (Background is red)
An error message is displayed with the printer status, printing cannot be completed when an error is issued. Troubleshoot the problem as required.
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The Status Monitor will only open when an error occurs if it has been minimized or placed in the task tray.
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The Status Information indicates the status of the printer by displaying the following 4 icons and messages.
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Information
Displays printer related information. Please confirm the content of the messages displayed here.
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Warning message
Indicates a warning has been issued, review the message, printing will continue when a warning occurs.
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Operator Call Error
These errors are issued for a problem that requires your attention. Review the message and follow the required troubleshooting procedure.
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Service Call Error
This error message will be issued for problems that cannot be solved by the user. Please power the printer off and power back on, if the error occurs again make note of the 4 digit error code, and contact your place of purchase.
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If multiple errors occur at once, the errors will be prioritized based on importance.
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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.
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Select the message to read, and click [Detailed Status Display button].
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The description window opens and displays details of the message and provides troubleshooting advice.
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You can also double-click the message in the Status Information list to open the same information window.
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