Datacard Group ImageCard SelectTM and UltraGrafix SelectTM Printers Using the Status Monitor

Using the printer driver 3-9

EIf the selections you want to use are not available (are grayed out), make sure the feature is available in the printer. Also make sure that the printer is powered on

and connected to the PC and resume the Status Monitor. See “Opening and using the Status Monitor” on page 3-10.For a network-connected printer, see the e-

Guide for ImageCard® Select™ and UltraGrafix® Select™ Printers	.
ETo view help for settings, click on the What's This help button	and then click

any setting in the Printer Features list. A list of settings is displayed. Select the setting for which you want help.

6If you make changes, or if this is the first time you have viewed the Printing Preferences dialog box, click OK to save the settings and close the dialog box.

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Using the Status Monitor

The Status Monitor tracks communication between the Select printer and its printer driver. The Status Monitor icon is located in the lower right corner of the Windows desktop (see Figure 3-6).

Figure 3-6: Status Monitor icon

The Status Monitor icon shows the state of communication between them, listed in the table below.

Table 3-1: Status Monitor icons

Icon	Description	Indicates
	This Status Monitor	The Status Monitor is active and
	icon is white with	communicating with the printer.
	blue.
	This Status Monitor	The Status Monitor is suspended
	icon is gray.	and not monitoring the printer for
		status, including errors.The Status
		Monitor automatically suspends
		when the Select printer is
		powered off or disconnected.

User’s Guide for ImageCard® Select™ and UltraGrafix® Select™ Printers