vc

There isn't a "get ink levels" button at all.
Will it help if I uninstall all the epson drivers and let vista find my
printer?
Thanks for all the responses so far, much appreciated!!

"vanilla" wrote:

> I have an Epson R200 printer and when I installed Vista, Vista-compatible
> drivers were automatically installed. You are correct that, in the
> preferences dialog, you can click on 'Get Ink Levels' and they will pop right
> up (they are grayed out until I click on Get Ink Levels.)
>
> I like very much using the Epson Print CD app, and I was able to get it to
> install (using the Compatibility Tab in Properties) and have used it.
>
> It would be nice if we could get Vista-compatible versions of the Print
> Monitor and Epson Print CD. Changing out the print cartridges is very awkward
> just pushing the buttons on top and trying to remember what to do next (g). I
> miss my little 'guide' that would show me pictures and tell me what to do
> next.
>
> vanilla
>
>
>
> "nicholas hall" wrote:
>
> > Is there a button that says "get ink levels"?
> >
> > If so press it and it should tell you how much ink you have.
> >
> > NIK
> >
> > "vc" <vc@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:A7913AFA-0463-4078-ACFA-798715257DDB@microsoft.com...
> > > In the main printer dialogue box the ink levels are greyed out.
> > >
> > > "nicholas hall" wrote:
> > >
> > >> The reason this is happening is because the said program is not vista
> > >> compatible.
> > >>
> > >> One question for you, "is your printer supported out of the box". If so
> > >> then
> > >> you will not need to install the print monitor as you can check your ink
> > >> levels from the main printer dialogue box.
> > >>
> > >> NIK
> > >>
> > >> "vc" <vc@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > >> news:1EFA9C6F-6989-4552-AF97-8E3B7F54D5A8@microsoft.com...
> > >> > When I install status monitor 3 I get msg " status monitor 3
> > >> > environment
> > >> > check" has stopped working and install fails.
> > >> > Everything else installs fine, help please!
> > >> >
> > >>
> > >
> >