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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 5 About Your Printer 5 About This Guide 5 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 6 Operating Environment 6 Features of the Network Interface 6 Network Interface Operation 7 Status lights 7 Network connector 7 About the Software 8... the Network Interface 14 Connecting the Network Interface to the Network 14 Configuring the Network Interface 14 Printing a Network Status Sheet 16 Installing the Printer Driver 16 Windows Vista 16 Windows XP 19 Macintosh 24 Chapter 3 Network Software 25 EpsonNet Config for Windows 25 About EpsonNet Config 25 Accessing ...
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 5 About Your Printer 5 About This Guide 5 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 6 Operating Environment 6 Features of the Network Interface 6 Network Interface Operation 7 Status lights 7 Network connector 7 About the Software 8... the Network Interface 14 Connecting the Network Interface to the Network 14 Configuring the Network Interface 14 Printing a Network Status Sheet 16 Installing the Printer Driver 16 Windows Vista 16 Windows XP 19 Macintosh 24 Chapter 3 Network Software 25 EpsonNet Config for Windows 25 About EpsonNet Config 25 Accessing ...
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... the network interface or cannot print from the network 39 Cannot print even if you have assigned the IP address to the computer and the printer 39 Unable to start EpsonNet Config 39 The message "EpsonNet Config cannot be used because no network is installed" appears when you start EpsonNet Config...
... the network interface or cannot print from the network 39 Cannot print even if you have assigned the IP address to the computer and the printer 39 Unable to start EpsonNet Config 39 The message "EpsonNet Config cannot be used because no network is installed" appears when you start EpsonNet Config...
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...configuration software, and modify network settings of the above-mentioned protocols on your User's Guide or Printer Guide. If you can use those protocols. Chapter 1 Introduction About Your Printer Your printer has a built-in Ethernet interface and can print from Windows® and Mac OS®... protocols. It includes how to configure the network interface for maintaining the network. The protocols that the network interface can use on the printer software CD-ROM, to a network. Use EpsonNet Config, included on a TCP/IP network. "Administrator" is called the network interface...
...configuration software, and modify network settings of the above-mentioned protocols on your User's Guide or Printer Guide. If you can use those protocols. Chapter 1 Introduction About Your Printer Your printer has a built-in Ethernet interface and can print from Windows® and Mac OS®... protocols. It includes how to configure the network interface for maintaining the network. The protocols that the network interface can use on the printer software CD-ROM, to a network. Use EpsonNet Config, included on a TCP/IP network. "Administrator" is called the network interface...
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..., Business, or Ultimate version); Operating Environment The network interface supports the following environments. c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your printer. Windows XP (Home, Professional, or Professional x64) Macintosh® OS X 10.4.9 and above or OS X 10.5 and above Protocol TCP.../IP (using LPR or Standard TCP/IP Port) IPP Bonjour TCP/IP AppleTalk Features of the Network Interface ❏ Connects your Epson printer using a built-in Ethernet interface, which is called the network interface in this manual, to the network. ❏ Supports multiple ...
..., Business, or Ultimate version); Operating Environment The network interface supports the following environments. c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your printer. Windows XP (Home, Professional, or Professional x64) Macintosh® OS X 10.4.9 and above or OS X 10.5 and above Protocol TCP.../IP (using LPR or Standard TCP/IP Port) IPP Bonjour TCP/IP AppleTalk Features of the Network Interface ❏ Connects your Epson printer using a built-in Ethernet interface, which is called the network interface in this manual, to the network. ❏ Supports multiple ...
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Computers and software cannot communicate with protocols available on page 25. ❏ EpsonNet Config with your printer includes the following network software. ❏ EpsonNet Config for Windows is a Windows-based configuration utility for administrators that allows you to configure the network interface ...
Computers and software cannot communicate with protocols available on page 25. ❏ EpsonNet Config with your printer includes the following network software. ❏ EpsonNet Config for Windows is a Windows-based configuration utility for administrators that allows you to configure the network interface ...
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See "Network Interface Operation" on page 25. Configure the network interface and install the printer driver. If necessary, configure the network settings of the network interface, such as status lights and RJ-45 connector. For Windows users, see "EpsonNet Config ...
See "Network Interface Operation" on page 25. Configure the network interface and install the printer driver. If necessary, configure the network settings of the network interface, such as status lights and RJ-45 connector. For Windows users, see "EpsonNet Config ...
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... Your clients can then print to connect with LPR and turn it into a shared printer. If a Windows Vista or XP print server exists On the server, set the printer to this shared printer. See "Installing Network Components on Your Computer" on your network, and then use ...the suggestions below. Selecting a Printing Method Printing from Macintosh ❏ Bonjour ❏ Epson TCP/IP ❏ Epson AppleTalk 10 Setting Up Your System for...
... Your clients can then print to connect with LPR and turn it into a shared printer. If a Windows Vista or XP print server exists On the server, set the printer to this shared printer. See "Installing Network Components on Your Computer" on your network, and then use ...the suggestions below. Selecting a Printing Method Printing from Macintosh ❏ Bonjour ❏ Epson TCP/IP ❏ Epson AppleTalk 10 Setting Up Your System for...
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... on ; otherwise the network interface may not work correctly. Note for Network Printing Make sure the printer is turned off before turning it to show that your printer is turned on your printer. Press d to the network. 1. An asterisk appears next to ENABLE to the network. Make sure... that it's selected. 14 Setting Up Your System for Mac OS X: Since the printer supports Bonjour and is on the printer to the network. Now, you can use the printer on a network just by default, you can configure the network interface for details. Press the Menu...
... on ; otherwise the network interface may not work correctly. Note for Network Printing Make sure the printer is turned off before turning it to show that your printer is turned on your printer. Press d to the network. 1. An asterisk appears next to ENABLE to the network. Make sure... that it's selected. 14 Setting Up Your System for Mac OS X: Since the printer supports Bonjour and is on the printer to the network. Now, you can use the printer on a network just by default, you can configure the network interface for details. Press the Menu...
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...or IP), then press r. When you don't see the default gateway (GW) press d, then press r. 13. See "Printing a Network Status Sheet" on the printer's control panel. Press d to go back. Press r, then press u or d to choose one of the last octet, press the Pause button to highlight IP... press r. Note: ❏ You must first set the IP address before using EpsonNet with step 10. 10. An asterisk appears next to configure the printer's IP settings manually. 8. The LCD displays the subnet mask. 6. If you have changed the value of the following : ❏ If you selected....
...or IP), then press r. When you don't see the default gateway (GW) press d, then press r. 13. See "Printing a Network Status Sheet" on the printer's control panel. Press d to go back. Press r, then press u or d to choose one of the last octet, press the Pause button to highlight IP... press r. Note: ❏ You must first set the IP address before using EpsonNet with step 10. 10. An asterisk appears next to configure the printer's IP settings manually. 8. The LCD displays the subnet mask. 6. If you have changed the value of the following : ❏ If you selected....
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... To print to the network printer, you need to start the Add Printer wizard. 3. Click Add a printer to install the printer driver on the printer's control panel to highlight TEST PRINT, and then press r. 4. Press d to print the Network Status sheet. Press Enter to ...highlight NETWORK STATUS SHEET or NETWORK, then press r. 5. See the section appropriate for Network Printing Press d to enter the printer's menu system. 3. Click Add a local printer. 16 Setting Up Your System for your operating system. Printing a Network Status Sheet 1. Press the Menu r button on each computer...
... To print to the network printer, you need to start the Add Printer wizard. 3. Click Add a printer to install the printer driver on the printer's control panel to highlight TEST PRINT, and then press r. 4. Press d to print the Network Status sheet. Press Enter to ...highlight NETWORK STATUS SHEET or NETWORK, then press r. 5. See the section appropriate for Network Printing Press d to enter the printer's menu system. 3. Click Add a local printer. 16 Setting Up Your System for your operating system. Printing a Network Status Sheet 1. Press the Menu r button on each computer...
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When you created for Network Printing Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2. Installing the printer driver 1. Select the port you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 4. Follow the instructions to install the printer driver. 3. Click Next. 7. Click Finish. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish installing the printer driver. 18 Setting Up Your System for the printer, then click OK. 5. 6. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer.
When you created for Network Printing Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2. Installing the printer driver 1. Select the port you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 4. Follow the instructions to install the printer driver. 3. Click Next. 7. Click Finish. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish installing the printer driver. 18 Setting Up Your System for the printer, then click OK. 5. 6. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer.
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From the File menu, select Server Properties. Click the Ports tab, then click Add Port. Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 19 Windows XP Adding the network port 1. You see a window like this one. 3. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Printers and Faxes. 2.
From the File menu, select Server Properties. Click the Ports tab, then click Add Port. Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 19 Windows XP Adding the network port 1. You see a window like this one. 3. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Printers and Faxes. 2.
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... of the following: ❏ If you manually assigned an IP address to the printer using DHCP to assign an IP address to the printer, enter the printer's Host Name or IP address, shown on the network status sheet, in the Printer Name or IP Address text box. Setting Up Your System for Network Printing... selected, and then click Next. Make sure that the Standard and Generic Network Card are using the control panel or arp/ping method, enter the printer's IP address, shown on the network status sheet, in the Printer Name or IP Address text box. 6. Then click Next. 7.
... of the following: ❏ If you manually assigned an IP address to the printer using DHCP to assign an IP address to the printer, enter the printer's Host Name or IP address, shown on the network status sheet, in the Printer Name or IP Address text box. Setting Up Your System for Network Printing... selected, and then click Next. Make sure that the Standard and Generic Network Card are using the control panel or arp/ping method, enter the printer's IP address, shown on the network status sheet, in the Printer Name or IP Address text box. 6. Then click Next. 7.
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Setting Up Your System for the printer, then click OK. 5. Select the port you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish installing the printer driver. When you created for Network Printing 23 Follow the instructions to install the printer driver. 3. 10. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2. Installing the printer driver 1. Click the Close button to return to the Printers and Faxes window.
Setting Up Your System for the printer, then click OK. 5. Select the port you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish installing the printer driver. When you created for Network Printing 23 Follow the instructions to install the printer driver. 3. 10. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2. Installing the printer driver 1. Click the Close button to return to the Printers and Faxes window.
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... sure that is installed on how to install the printer driver. Bonjour printing 1. Select the printer model that the printer driver is connected with TCP/IP, click More Printers, select EPSON TCP/IP from the drop-down list, and then select the printer model. 5. TCP/IP printing 1. Open Printer Setup Utility, and then click Add. 4. Note: If...
... sure that is installed on how to install the printer driver. Bonjour printing 1. Select the printer model that the printer driver is connected with TCP/IP, click More Printers, select EPSON TCP/IP from the drop-down list, and then select the printer model. 5. TCP/IP printing 1. Open Printer Setup Utility, and then click Add. 4. Note: If...
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... Config to use EpsonNet Config included on EpsonNet Config. Accessing the EpsonNet Config User's Guide The EpsonNet Config User's Guide contains detailed information on the printer software CD-ROM shipped with your printer. Chapter 3 Network Software This chapter explains how to start it.
... Config to use EpsonNet Config included on EpsonNet Config. Accessing the EpsonNet Config User's Guide The EpsonNet Config User's Guide contains detailed information on the printer software CD-ROM shipped with your printer. Chapter 3 Network Software This chapter explains how to start it.
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... allows you can get information on using EpsonNet Config. Accessing the EpsonNet Config User's Guide The EpsonNet Config User's Guide contains detailed information on the printer software CD-ROM shipped with this product. The EpsonNet Config User's Guide appears. Finally, double-click the EpsonNet Config icon. 2. 2.
... allows you can get information on using EpsonNet Config. Accessing the EpsonNet Config User's Guide The EpsonNet Config User's Guide contains detailed information on the printer software CD-ROM shipped with this product. The EpsonNet Config User's Guide appears. Finally, double-click the EpsonNet Config icon. 2. 2.
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.... 1. Use the following steps to access the Internet. Clear the Access the Internet using a proxy server checkbox is a Web-based utility designed to configure the printer for use on the desktop, and then select Properties. 2. By typing the IP address of the network interface for the URL in your browser, you...
.... 1. Use the following steps to access the Internet. Clear the Access the Internet using a proxy server checkbox is a Web-based utility designed to configure the printer for use on the desktop, and then select Properties. 2. By typing the IP address of the network interface for the URL in your browser, you...
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..., use the DHCP server, make sure it is selected, DHCP becomes available. Do not run EpsonNet Config for acquiring the IP address. Select the printer you want to set for the computer and the network interface. For details, see "EpsonNet Config for Windows" on page 25 or "EpsonNet Config ... Turn on your computer. ❏ TCP/IP must check any changes made to the IP address settings. ❏ When Auto is installed on your printer. 2. Configuring the Network Interface Using EpsonNet Config with Web Browser After you have assigned an IP address to the network interface using the...
..., use the DHCP server, make sure it is selected, DHCP becomes available. Do not run EpsonNet Config for acquiring the IP address. Select the printer you want to set for the computer and the network interface. For details, see "EpsonNet Config for Windows" on page 25 or "EpsonNet Config ... Turn on your computer. ❏ TCP/IP must check any changes made to the IP address settings. ❏ When Auto is installed on your printer. 2. Configuring the Network Interface Using EpsonNet Config with Web Browser After you have assigned an IP address to the network interface using the...
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... between 169.254.1.1 and 169.254.254.254 automatically when an IP address cannot be obtained by enabling this prevents any other devices on the printer so that you select Manual and then enter an IP address. This is because if you select Auto, the IP address of the network interface... device name, if desired. Mac OS X only: Select Enable or Disable for Acquire Host Name and Domain Name Automatically if you want to use the printer on the network just by the DHCP server, leave it at Enable for Set Using PING. Network Software 29 otherwise, select Disable. 7. Select Enable or...
... between 169.254.1.1 and 169.254.254.254 automatically when an IP address cannot be obtained by enabling this prevents any other devices on the printer so that you select Manual and then enter an IP address. This is because if you select Auto, the IP address of the network interface... device name, if desired. Mac OS X only: Select Enable or Disable for Acquire Host Name and Domain Name Automatically if you want to use the printer on the network just by the DHCP server, leave it at Enable for Set Using PING. Network Software 29 otherwise, select Disable. 7. Select Enable or...