148 Printer Software Settings
Refer to the appropriate section below.
Status Monitor 3
EPSON Status Monitor 3 provides you with printer status
information, such as the amount of ink remaining, and checks for
printer errors.
This utility is only available when both of the following conditions
are met:
❏ The printer is connected directly to the host computer via the
USB or IEEE 1394 port.
❏ Your system is configured to support bidirectional
communication.
Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning
Prints nozzle check pattern and automatically checks print head
nozzles. If they are clogged, performs head cleaning.
& See “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 252
Nozzle Check
The Nozzle Check utility checks the print head nozzles for
clogging. Check the nozzles if you notice print quality has
declined and after cleaning to confirm that the print head nozzles
have been cleared. If the nozzle check indicates that the print head
needs cleaning, you can access the Head Cleaning utility directly
from the Nozzle Check utility.
& See “Checking the Print Head Nozzles” on page 248