How do I turn off Epson Status Monitor in Windows?

• Do the following:
  1. Right-click the  printer icon in the task bar (bottom-right corner of your screen), and select Printer Settings.
     
     Do one of the following:
     
     Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your printer and select Printing Preferences.
     
     Windows Vista: Click , and select Control Panel (or point to Settings and then select Control Panel). Select Printer (under Hardware and Sound) or Printers. Right-click your printer and select Printing Preferences.
     
     Windows XP: Click Start, and select Control Panel (or point to Settings and then select Control Panel). Select Printers and Other Hardware (if available) and then Printers and Faxes. Right-click your printer and select Printing Preferences.
  2. Click the Maintenance tab.
  3. Click Speed & Progress.
  4. Select Disable EPSON Status Monitor 3.
  5. Click OK as necessary to save your settings.