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Status Monitor 1
The Status Monitor utility is a configurable software tool for monitoring the status of one or more devices,
allowing you to get immediate notification of error messages such as paper empty, paper jam or ink
replacement required.
You can check the device status at anytime by double-clicking the icon in the tasktray or by choosing
Status Monitor located in Start/All Programs/Brother/MFC-XXXX on your PC.
There is also a link to the Brother Original Supplies website. Click the Visit the Original Supplies website
button for more information on Brother original supplies.
Click the Troubleshooting button to access the troubleshooting website.
Note
For more information about using the Status Monitor software, right-click the Brother Status Monitor icon
and choose Help.
Monitoring the machine’s status 1
Once you start up your PC, the Brother Status Monitor icon appears on the tasktray.
A green icon indicates the normal stand-by condition.
A yellow icon indicates a warning.
A red icon indicates an error has occurred.
There are two locations where you can display the Brother Status Monitor on your PC—in the tasktray or
on the desktop.