is a built-in software utility that provides real-time information about your printer’s health and status. It comes bundled with Epson printer drivers and works with both USB and network-connected printers.
If you use compatible or refilled cartridges, Epson Status Monitor may not display accurate levels or might show an error. This doesn’t always mean the cartridge is bad—it may just mean the chip can’t communicate. However, for best results with Status Monitor, genuine Epson cartridges are recommended.
Epson includes a "Status Monitor 3" or "LFP Status Monitor" (for wide-format printers) that attempts to do more than just report errors.