Function Monitor

Monitor Function

Using the Status Monitor

The printer allows you to monitor the printer status via a USB connection. This is called the status monitor.

The status monitor has the following functions.

•Displaying the current printer status and job processing status (page 38)

•Displaying the ink level (page 38)

•Displaying error messages (page 55)

•Pausing printing or cancelling printing by opening the Windows spooler window (page 38)

Displaying the Status Monitor

When executing a print command, the status monitor starts automatically and the icon appears on the task bar.

When you double-click the icon, the status monitor appears.

When printing is completed, the status monitor automatically disappears.

Status monitor

Confirming the Ink Level

Display the status monitor by double-clicking the icon.

The ink level is displayed at the right top corner of the window.

GL (Gray)

BL (Black)

How to check the ink level

The number of squares indicates the remaining amount of the ink.

: The ink level is sufficient. : The ink level is 10 to 50%.

: The ink level is less than 10%. With the remaining amount of ink, about 100 sheets can be printed. Prepare a new ink cartridge.

: The ink level is 0%. The ink has run out. Replace the ink cartridge.

For detailed information on how to replace the ink cartridge, see “Replacing the Ink Cartridges” on page 43.

Controlling the Print Job

The status monitor allows you to monitor and control the print job.

When the monitor is displayed, the printer status is displayed.

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