Sagent2.exe is included in the EPSON Printer Status Agent software that is included in the EPSON Printer driver package. The EXE file is related to the EPSON Bidirectional Printer. Upon installing the EPSON inkjet printer driver, the sagent2.exe file launches upon computer initialization. It is responsible in checking if the setting of the printer port is ECP or EPP. It provides an option in the EPSON printer software after checking the status of the printer port. The EXE file allows bidirectional printing and multiple line validation. Fonts can also be selected to add versatility in printing. If it is applicable, the EXE file can detect and configure the EPSON Printer Port. If the user has an EPSON Stylus printer, the sagent2.exe is necessary for the printer to work properly. Sagent2.exe also monitors the status of ink cartridges. Most of the latest versions of the programs that belongs to the EPSON printer drivers and utilities contain the sagent2.exe process.
How can I stop sagent2.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. sagent2.exe. is used by EPSON Printer Status Agent, If you shut down sagent2.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop sagent2.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is EPSON Printer Status Agent, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as EPSON Printer Status Agent, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is sagent2.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if sagent2.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if sagent2.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that sagent2.exe, belongs to, in this case EPSON Printer Status Agent