Dell B5460DN Managing the printer, Managing printer messages, Accessing Status Monitor Center

Managing the printer 149

Managing the printer

Managing printer messages

Use the Status Messenger application to view error messages requiring your intervention on your printer. When there is an error, a bubble appears telling you what the error is, and points you to the appropriate recovery information.

If you installed Status Messenger with your printer software, then the application launches automatically when the software installation is completed. The installation is successful if you see the Status Messenger icon in the system tray.

Notes:

•This feature is available only in Windows XP or later.

•Make sure bidirectional communication support is in place so the printer and computer can communicate.

Disabling Status Messenger

1From the system tray, right click the Status Messenger icon.

2Select Exit.

Enabling Status Messenger

1Click or Start.

2Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.

3Select your printer, and then click Status Messenger.

Accessing Status Monitor Center

Use the Status Monitor Center application to view the status of any USB‑ or network‑connected printer and order supplies online.

Note: Make sure bidirectional communication support is in place so the printer and computer can communicate.

1Click or Start.

2Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.

3Click Status Monitor Center.

Note: To order supplies online, click the Supplies Ordering Utility link.

Checking the virtual display

1Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.

Notes:

•View the printer IP address in the TCP/IP section in the Network/Ports menu. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.