Epson EcoTank ET-M1180 Series - Checking the Software Status; Removing Jammed Paper

Checking the Printer Status - Windows
1. Access the printer driver window.
2. Click EPSON Status Monitor 3 on the Maintenance tab.
Note:
❏ You can also check the printer status by double-clicking the printer icon on the taskbar. If the printer icon is not
added to the taskbar, click Monitoring Preferences on the Maintenance tab, and then select Register the shortcut
icon to the taskbar.
❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable
EPSON Status Monitor 3.
Related Information
& “Accessing the Printer Driver” on page 41
Checking the Printer Status - Mac OS
1. Select System Preferences from the menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and
then select the printer.
2. Click Options & Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility.
3. Click EPSON Status Monitor.
You can check the printer status, ink levels, and error status.
Checking the Software Status
You may be able to clear the problem by updating the soware to the latest version. To check the soware status,
use the soware update tool.
Related Information
& “Soware Update Tools (EPSON Soware Updater)” on page 89
& “Installing the Latest Applications” on page 90
Removing Jammed Paper
Check the error displayed on the control panel and follow the instructions to remove the jammed paper including
any torn pieces. Next, clear the error.
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Important:
❏ Remove the jammed paper carefully. Removing the paper vigorously may cause damage to the printer.
❏ When removing jammed paper, avoid tilting the printer, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down;
otherwise ink may leak.
User's Guide
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