In a message dated 6/29/99 5:17:31 PM, MRAUB@AOL.com writes: << the Epson Status Monitor can't communicate with the printer >> Yep, that's the tradeoff for using USB. To get the Status Monitor, you have to connect via serial or Ethernet. That's a bummer if you use non-Epson inks (there's no way to know when your ink is running out since the printer warning lights only work with Epson cartridges). --David Stock -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Please: Stay on topic. Trim quoted messages. http://www.leben.com/lists for list instructions.