Epson 4000 Network Card?

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I am seriously considering an Epson 4000 and am wondering whether to spring
for the so called, "professional Edition", which includes a direct Ethernet
connection.

1. Does the 4000 comes with status monitoring software like their smaller
printers?.or must you rely on the front panel display?
2. Does the included built-in Ethernet card support status monitoring
software, or does that monitoring function only work when the printer is
directly connected to the PC.

With my 1280 and Linksys printer server, the feedback from the printer does
not return to the PC, a real inconvenience when getting to the end of an ink
cartriage. This is a print server limitation, not an Epson issue as the
monitoring software works fine when the 1280 is connected directly to the
PC. In response to a query to Epson's tech support line, they said that
they do not offer a 2-way print server that works with the 1280. I'm more
inclined to believe one of you who might have hands on experience with the
4000.

Many thanks,
Jim Gregory