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Canon IJ Status Monitor

If you are using the XPS printer driver, replace "Canon IJ Status Monitor" with "Canon IJ XPS Status Monitor" when reading this information.

The Canon IJ Status Monitor is an application software that shows the status of the printer and the progress of printing. You will know the status of the printer with graphics, icons, and messages.

Launching the Canon IJ Status Monitor

The Canon IJ Status Monitor launches automatically when print data is sent to the printer. When launched, the Canon IJ Status Monitor appears as a button on the task bar.

figure:The button on the task bar

Click the button of the status monitor displayed on the task bar. The Canon IJ Status Monitor appears.

figure:Canon IJ Status Monitor
Note
  • To open the Canon IJ Status Monitor when the machine is not printing, open the printer driver setup window and click View Printer Status... on the Maintenance tab.

  • The information displayed on the Canon IJ Status Monitor may differ depending on the country or region where you are using your machine.

When Errors Occur

The Canon IJ Status Monitor is automatically displayed if an error occurs (e.g., if the printer runs out of paper or if the ink is low).

figure:Canon IJ Status Monitor Error display

In such cases, take the appropriate action as described.

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