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Macintosh®
Status Monitor Widget
Status Monitor Widget is a printer utility that promotes efficient use of the printer through the exchange of information between the Macintosh and the printer.
To open the Status Monitor Widget:
Click the Dashboard icon in the dock to launch Dashboard.
NOTE: If the Select a printer. message is displayed, select your printer in Preferences. For more information on Preference, see "Preferences" on page 242.
Status Monitor window appears.
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1Printer Status Message Area
Displays a message of the current printer status.
NOTE: The Status Monitor Widget automatically obtains the printer information at the updated interval that can be specified in Preferences. Also, the printer status is refreshed when Dashboard is launched or Preferences is closed.
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Understanding Your Printer Software