Printing

Status Monitor

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The Status Monitor utility is a configurable software tool for monitoring the status of one or more devices, allowing you to get immediate notification of error messages such as paper empty, paper jam or ink replacement required.

You can check the device status at anytime by double-clicking the icon in the tasktray or by choosing

Status Monitor located in /All Programs/Brother/MFC-XXXX on your computer.

There is also a link to the Genuine Brother Supplies website. Click the

Visit the Genuine Supplies website button for more information on Brother genuine supplies. Click the Troubleshooting button to access the troubleshooting website.

Error Messages

The ink level is low.

The ink cartridge is empty.

There is a problem with the ink cartridge.

NOTE

For more information about using the Status Monitor software, right-click the Brother Status Monitor icon and choose Help.

Monitoring the machine’s status

Once you start up your computer, the Brother Status Monitor icon appears on the tasktray.

The green icon indicates the machine is ready.

The yellow icon indicates a warning.

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