ECRP and PMA apps on MAC OS Sequoia

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ECRP and PMA apps on MAC OS Sequoia

The new Mac OS is asking me if I want to the ECRP and PMA apps to discover, connect to and collect data from devices on my network. What are these apps and is it safe to "allow"?

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Mac Studio, macOS 15.0

Posted on Sep 17, 2024 4:17 PM

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olyduck Author

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Sep 19, 2024 1:38 PM in response to Howard Cornelsen

The ECRP is "Epson Customer Research Participation" app. If allowed, Epson collects data on usage for product improvement. I went ahead and allowed it, but I doubt that not allowing would interfere with functionality.

The PMA app is related to Epson. It stands for Epson ReadyInk Agent (A), which is a program developed by Seiko Epson Corporation. This software is part of Epson’s printer management suite and is used to monitor ink levels and manage ink subscriptions.

I agree that the acronyms were cryptic, but I finally figured it out.

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olyduck Author

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Sep 17, 2024 4:24 PM in response to olyduck

Never mind. I figured out that these are Epson related apps.

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Answer 3

Sep 19, 2024 7:47 AM in response to olyduck

Hi, Please lead us to your source of the explanation for these cryptic apps. I came here with the same question, but your information doesn't satisfy my need to understand these apps and their importance, if any.

Thanks

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Sep 19, 2024 8:53 AM in response to olyduck

I want to know as well... with the new Sequoia update today I have a pop-up "Allow Ecrp to find devices on local networks? This will allow the app to discover, connect to, and collect data from devices on your networks." Dont allow or Allow are my choices. What is this for? what if I dont allow?

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Answer 5

Sep 19, 2024 12:47 PM in response to olyduck

So do I "Allow" or "Don't Allow"? Are they needed for printers or just information-gatherers for Epson?

Thanks!

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Answer 6

Sep 19, 2024 1:52 PM in response to olyduck

Excellent! Kudos to you!

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