Epson C60 Stylus Status Monitor Does Not Work On Windows Vista

You can get them from EPSON website and install them:
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?oid=150186&prodoid=63088088&BV_UseBVCookie=yes&infoType=Downloads&platform=Windows&x=20&y=10

Just choose what youi want, a complete (40MB), or Driver only (8MB)
Drivers and Utilities Combo Package
Windows 7 32-bit Edition, Windows Vista 32-bit Edition, Windows XP
epson13804.exe - 40.9MB - posted on 09/15/10
This file contains everything you need to use your Epson Stylus NX125 and NX127 with Windows XP, Vista 32-bit and 7 32-bit.

This combo package consists of the following items:

• Printer Driver v6.72
• Scanner Driver v3.770
• Epson Status Monitor 3
• Event Manager 2.40

Driver only:
Printer Driver v6.72
Windows 7 32-bit Edition, Windows Vista 32-bit Edition, Windows XP
epson13802.exe - 7.9MB - posted on 09/15/10

This file contains the Epson Stylus NX125 and NX127 Printer Driver v6.72. The Epson Status Monitor 3 is incorporated into this driver.


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Hi,

EPSON Status Monitor 3 displays detailed information regarding the following:
1.Current Status:
2.Ink Levels:
3.Ink Cartridge Information

Please follow the error message prompt, seems like that you need to replace the cartridge for the printer.

If this doesn't work for you, please comment and let me know, and I will be more than happy to assist you to further resolve your issue.

The epson R200 isn't supported in Windows 7. That's why the status monitor doesn't work.

You're right, it doesn't - complain to Epson - they just couldn't be bothered to produce a Vista-compatible Status Monitor for such an old printer! That's the way it is I'm afraid. If you love your printer, go back to XP.

The driver for the Epson C60 printer is included with Vista - all you need to do is connect the printer to the computer with Vista running and turn it on. If you have already done this and the printer does not work properly (but see the info about the Status Monitor below), turn the printer off, uninstall the printer using the Control Panel-Programs and Features-Epson Printer Software, then reboot the computer. Once Vista is running, turn the printer on and it should then install OK.

HOWEVER, the printer Status Monitor (SM) is not included in this process and if you try to install the XP version of the SM, it will not work. Epson appears to have no intention of remedying this problem. This means you have no means of monitoring your ink levels, nor of changing the cartridges, cleaning the heads etc via the computer, although some of these tasks can be carried out via the printer control panel (see your hand book on how to do this).

A good solution is to use the free SSC utility as your SM - download from:

http://www.ssclg.com/epsone.shtml

Install it, and double click the ssc printer icon in the bottom right corner (System Tray). Choose Configuration and set your printer type (C60), then close the ssc window. Now right click the ssc icon in the sytem tray and choose the SM function you wish to use.

If you have any further queries on this, please post a new comment.

I was able to install the original XP status monitor from the CD, onto Windows Vista Home Premium.

On the install cd, you need to open the 'STM3' folder under whatever language you are installing, 'English' in my case. There are several .exe files in that folder:

E_S1LAC2.EXE
E_SCHK02.EXE
E_SIINS2.EXE
E_SPSU02.EXE
STMSETUP.EXE
For each of these, right click on the file, and choose 'Properties'. Under the 'Compaitbility' tab, choose 'Run this program in compatibility mode for:' - Windows XP (Service Pack 2).

Then run the 'STMSETUP.EXE' file, and it should install properly, and work. Although I cannot guarantee that it will work on your system, or that it will not have any negative effects on your computer.

So far, I have not had any trouble with it.

For the Epson R200 here's how I got it to work with Vista Business 32bit ...

#1 Disable AV software

#2 Open the CD for the printer software

#3 Find the launcher, right-click it and select Properties, then select the Compatibility tab

#4 Choose XP SP2 compatibility mode and Run As Administrator, then click OK.

#5 Double-click the launcher to start the program, select Custom then then choose only the Driver and Status Monitor applications.

Worked for me, hopefully will do too for you. :o)

Hi-

Status monitor 3 is not compatible with VISTA operating system. I called Epson regarding this and there is no update and fix for it.

Hope this helps

I ve been having the same problem with my Epson 1290 and Windows Vista! It works fine but I cant get the status info on my ink levels. Its so annoying when u run out of ink the LED on the printer goes on but you dont know whick cartridges to replace! I hope Microsoft and Epson get this sorted out because it so annoying and I end up spending more money on inks than needed! I read someone had similar problem, installed the 1290 M driver (via Vistas set drivers) but it didnt work for me!

any other suggestions?

Try downloading the latest version of the status monitor from the Epson web site. This should sort your dilema.