Important Setup Information
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If you're connecting to : www.epson.com/support/wireless Direct Connection (USB) 1. Set up your product and install your product on the Start Here sheet. If you 'll remove the cable later. 2. For a variety ... Here sheet. Set up your product. DO NOT follow the software installation steps under "USB connection." 3. Install your software using a USB cable (not included). For a wireless connection, you are NOT installing your software as described on a network, connect it using the Network Installation Guide. You can purchase a USB cable at most...
If you're connecting to : www.epson.com/support/wireless Direct Connection (USB) 1. Set up your product and install your product on the Start Here sheet. If you 'll remove the cable later. 2. For a variety ... Here sheet. Set up your product. DO NOT follow the software installation steps under "USB connection." 3. Install your software using a USB cable (not included). For a wireless connection, you are NOT installing your software as described on a network, connect it using the Network Installation Guide. You can purchase a USB cable at most...
Network Installation Guide
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... 2 Before You Begin Before You Begin Make sure you 're setting up the printer for your printer with an Ethernet cable, see page 3. Then follow the steps in this guide to set up an additional computer to : epson.com/support/wireless Do one of the following: ■ If you're installing the... printer for the first time, see below. ■ If you installed ink cartridges and loaded paper as described on the Start Here sheet. Wired. ...
... 2 Before You Begin Before You Begin Make sure you 're setting up the printer for your printer with an Ethernet cable, see page 3. Then follow the steps in this guide to set up an additional computer to : epson.com/support/wireless Do one of the following: ■ If you're installing the... printer for the first time, see below. ■ If you installed ink cartridges and loaded paper as described on the Start Here sheet. Wired. ...
Network Installation Guide
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...is in your network's router, and may also be sure to use, note which one . If your computer and check its setup screens. The printer supports the following wireless security modes: WEP 64, WEP 128, and WPA-PSK. You will be prompted to remove the cable when configuration is currently active.... Wireless Network Installation To connect your printer wirelessly, you need to know the name (SSID) of WEP keys to note them correctly. or lowercase letters, be able to log onto ...
...is in your network's router, and may also be sure to use, note which one . If your computer and check its setup screens. The printer supports the following wireless security modes: WEP 64, WEP 128, and WPA-PSK. You will be prompted to remove the cable when configuration is currently active.... Wireless Network Installation To connect your printer wirelessly, you need to know the name (SSID) of WEP keys to note them correctly. or lowercase letters, be able to log onto ...
Network Installation Guide
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If you don't have access to an Ethernet port on your computer's Ethernet network port. Note: To use this configuration method, your computer must be connected to the network wirelessly, and your computer's Ethernet connection must be set to your router, access point, or hub. Continue with the steps in the next section to any available LAN port on your router, access point, or hub, connect the printer directly to obtain an IP address automatically. 3. Connect the other end to install software. 4 Wireless Network Installation 2.
If you don't have access to an Ethernet port on your computer's Ethernet network port. Note: To use this configuration method, your computer must be connected to the network wirelessly, and your computer's Ethernet connection must be set to your router, access point, or hub. Continue with the steps in the next section to any available LAN port on your router, access point, or hub, connect the printer directly to obtain an IP address automatically. 3. Connect the other end to install software. 4 Wireless Network Installation 2.
Network Installation Guide
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Mac OS® X: Double-click the icon. 3. Windows XP: When you see the Software Installation screen, continue with a USB cable. When you see the User Account Control screen, click Continue. Windows Vista®: If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run EPSETUP.EXE. Install Software Before starting, make sure the printer is not connected with step 3. Only an Ethernet cable should be connected. 1. Wireless Network Installation 5 Insert the printer software CD. 2. Click Install.
Mac OS® X: Double-click the icon. 3. Windows XP: When you see the Software Installation screen, continue with a USB cable. When you see the User Account Control screen, click Continue. Windows Vista®: If you see the AutoPlay window, click Run EPSETUP.EXE. Install Software Before starting, make sure the printer is not connected with step 3. Only an Ethernet cable should be connected. 1. Wireless Network Installation 5 Insert the printer software CD. 2. Click Install.
Network Installation Guide
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Select Set up this screen, select Install driver for network connection and click Next. 5. Note: These installations take several minutes to install the software for the first time, then click Next. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. 6. When you see this printer for your network. 6 Wireless Network Installation Continue with the steps in the next section to configure the printer and add it to your product. 4.
Select Set up this screen, select Install driver for network connection and click Next. 5. Note: These installations take several minutes to install the software for the first time, then click Next. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. 6. When you see this printer for your network. 6 Wireless Network Installation Continue with the steps in the next section to configure the printer and add it to your product. 4.
Network Installation Guide
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Wireless Network Installation 7 Make sure that the printer is turned on page 3. Configure Network Settings 1. Make sure you see the FireWall Warning screen, click Next. 3. When you connected the Ethernet cable as described on . 2.
Wireless Network Installation 7 Make sure that the printer is turned on page 3. Configure Network Settings 1. Make sure you see the FireWall Warning screen, click Next. 3. When you connected the Ethernet cable as described on . 2.
Network Installation Guide
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... Method 2: Connect directly to the computer (ADVANCED). If you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to your computer's wireless network connection. (You'll turn it back on later.) Important: Do not select Method 3: Connect with WPS or SES (NOT SUPPORTED...■ If the printer is connected to your router, access point, or hub, select Method 1: Connect via a router/access point (RECOMMENDED). ■ If the printer is connected directly to let Epson EasyInstall continue. Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 8 Wireless Network Installation Click Next...
... Method 2: Connect directly to the computer (ADVANCED). If you see a firewall alert message, click Unblock or Allow to your computer's wireless network connection. (You'll turn it back on later.) Important: Do not select Method 3: Connect with WPS or SES (NOT SUPPORTED...■ If the printer is connected to your router, access point, or hub, select Method 1: Connect via a router/access point (RECOMMENDED). ■ If the printer is connected directly to let Epson EasyInstall continue. Do not select Ask Me Later, Keep Blocking, or Block. 8 Wireless Network Installation Click Next...
Network Installation Guide
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... it back on. Wireless Network Installation 9 Select the printer you want to find the printer on page 3. Then click the refresh button. 8. If your firewall software to allow network access for Epson EasyInstall. Note: It may take up to 90 seconds for your computer's wireless network connection in the... list after 90 seconds, make sure that the printer is turned on and the Ethernet cable is SEIKO EPSON, then click Unblock. If you turned off your computer to configure, then ...
... it back on. Wireless Network Installation 9 Select the printer you want to find the printer on page 3. Then click the refresh button. 8. If your firewall software to allow network access for Epson EasyInstall. Note: It may take up to 90 seconds for your computer's wireless network connection in the... list after 90 seconds, make sure that the printer is turned on and the Ethernet cable is SEIKO EPSON, then click Unblock. If you turned off your computer to configure, then ...
Network Installation Guide
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Note: If your wireless network security type, then click Next. 10 Wireless Network Installation Click Next. 9. Select Wireless (remove Ethernet cable when prompted) as the network communication type, then click Next. 10. On the next screen, select your router or access point doesn't broadcast its network name (SSID), select Manually Enter Network Name (SSID) and enter the network name. Select your network name (SSID) from the list of available networks, then click Next.
Note: If your wireless network security type, then click Next. 10 Wireless Network Installation Click Next. 9. Select Wireless (remove Ethernet cable when prompted) as the network communication type, then click Next. 10. On the next screen, select your router or access point doesn't broadcast its network name (SSID), select Manually Enter Network Name (SSID) and enter the network name. Select your network name (SSID) from the list of available networks, then click Next.
Network Installation Guide
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or lowercase letters, be sure to 1 (usual default), and click Next. ■ If you see the WPA Security Settings screen, enter your wireless network doesn't have security enabled, continue with step 12. Enter your WEP key in the two text fields. If your passphrase in the two text ...fields, leave the active WEP key set to enter them correctly. If your wireless network has security enabled, do one of the following: ■ If you see the WEP Security Settings screen, select ASCII if your WEP key is...
or lowercase letters, be sure to 1 (usual default), and click Next. ■ If you see the WPA Security Settings screen, enter your wireless network doesn't have security enabled, continue with step 12. Enter your WEP key in the two text fields. If your passphrase in the two text ...fields, leave the active WEP key set to enter them correctly. If your wireless network has security enabled, do one of the following: ■ If you see the WEP Security Settings screen, select ASCII if your WEP key is...
Network Installation Guide
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Note: To configure the IP address manually, click Change. On the next screen, select Set the IP address manually (advanced), and click Next. Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway, then click Next. 13. Wait while the network settings are correct, then click Next. 12. When you see this screen, click Next to the printer. 12 Wireless Network Installation When you see the Confirm Settings screen, verify that the settings are sent to configure the printer's IP address automatically (recommended).
Note: To configure the IP address manually, click Change. On the next screen, select Set the IP address manually (advanced), and click Next. Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway, then click Next. 13. Wait while the network settings are correct, then click Next. 12. When you see this screen, click Next to the printer. 12 Wireless Network Installation When you see the Confirm Settings screen, verify that the settings are sent to configure the printer's IP address automatically (recommended).
Network Installation Guide
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Wireless Network Installation 13 When you see the Switch to Wireless Connection screen, disconnect the Ethernet network cable from your printer. 15. Click Next. 14.
Wireless Network Installation 13 When you see the Switch to Wireless Connection screen, disconnect the Ethernet network cable from your printer. 15. Click Next. 14.
Network Installation Guide
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... settings and click Start Again. Note: It may have been entered incorrectly. When you see your router/access point's documentation to add the printer's MAC address to the approved devices list. 16. If the network connection fails a second time, your computer confirms the network connection. If the network ...connection fails, the WEP key or passphrase may have MAC address filtering enabled. See page 34 to finish the installation. 14 Wireless Network Installation Wait while your router/access point may take a while for the printer to connect to the network.
... settings and click Start Again. Note: It may have been entered incorrectly. When you see your router/access point's documentation to add the printer's MAC address to the approved devices list. 16. If the network connection fails a second time, your computer confirms the network connection. If the network ...connection fails, the WEP key or passphrase may have MAC address filtering enabled. See page 34 to finish the installation. 14 Wireless Network Installation Wait while your router/access point may take a while for the printer to connect to the network.
Network Installation Guide
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... MAC address. Follow the instructions for your connection type (see page 34) and perform a first-time installation of your wireless router or access point. ■ Avoid placing the printer near a microwave oven, 2.4 GHz cordless phone, or large metal object such as a filing cabinet. ■ Make sure...; Check to see page 34). If your wireless router or access point has wireless security enabled, you will need to know what kind of security it is working correctly. ■ Make sure the printer is within range of the printer software. Troubleshooting If you have problems setting up...
... MAC address. Follow the instructions for your connection type (see page 34) and perform a first-time installation of your wireless router or access point. ■ Avoid placing the printer near a microwave oven, 2.4 GHz cordless phone, or large metal object such as a filing cabinet. ■ Make sure...; Check to see page 34). If your wireless router or access point has wireless security enabled, you will need to know what kind of security it is working correctly. ■ Make sure the printer is within range of the printer software. Troubleshooting If you have problems setting up...
Network Installation Guide
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...written in segments of four numerical values. ■ Make sure you see the message "The combination of your printer: 192.168.1.3 For the subnet mask, 255.255.255.0 is connected to your wireless network. See your router or access point's documentation for instructions. ■ Set a unique IP address for your... or access point. When the router is set to assign IP addresses using DHCP, try setting the printer's IP address setting to Auto (DHCP). (See page 12 for wireless or page 21 for wired installations.) ■ If you want to enter them correctly. ■ If you see the Current ...
...written in segments of four numerical values. ■ Make sure you see the message "The combination of your printer: 192.168.1.3 For the subnet mask, 255.255.255.0 is connected to your wireless network. See your router or access point's documentation for instructions. ■ Set a unique IP address for your... or access point. When the router is set to assign IP addresses using DHCP, try setting the printer's IP address setting to Auto (DHCP). (See page 12 for wireless or page 21 for wired installations.) ■ If you want to enter them correctly. ■ If you see the Current ...
Network Installation Guide
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... connected to is on and that the settings are correct for your wireless network. ■ Reset the printer's network settings (see page 34) and perform a first-time installation of the printer software. (See page 3 for wireless or page 15 for your network. If the Link Status does not say ...Try connecting to a different port on your router or access point. ■ Try using TCP/IP, make sure the wireless router or access point is turned on or flashing. Avoid placing the printer near a microwave oven, 2.4 GHz cordless phone, or large metal object such as a filing cabinet. 32 Troubleshooting
... connected to is on and that the settings are correct for your wireless network. ■ Reset the printer's network settings (see page 34) and perform a first-time installation of the printer software. (See page 3 for wireless or page 15 for your network. If the Link Status does not say ...Try connecting to a different port on your router or access point. ■ Try using TCP/IP, make sure the wireless router or access point is turned on or flashing. Avoid placing the printer near a microwave oven, 2.4 GHz cordless phone, or large metal object such as a filing cabinet. 32 Troubleshooting
Network Installation Guide
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... you use the lights on , right light flashing) (left light off, right light flashing) (lights flash alternately) Meaning Disconnected Connected (wired) Connected (wireless) Connecting (wired) Connecting (wireless) Printer initializing or wireless auto setup in progress Troubleshooting 33 Checking Network Status Lights You can use a dial-up connection to check its status on your network...
... you use the lights on , right light flashing) (left light off, right light flashing) (lights flash alternately) Meaning Disconnected Connected (wired) Connected (wireless) Connecting (wired) Connecting (wireless) Printer initializing or wireless auto setup in progress Troubleshooting 33 Checking Network Status Lights You can use a dial-up connection to check its status on your network...
Network Installation Guide
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...off after 5 minutes) Wireless auto setup completed Wireless auto setup error (left light flashing, right light off) (left light turns off ; Then press the button to print the status sheet. 34 Troubleshooting First load a sheet of plain paper in the printer. Light status Meaning ... right light off after 5 minutes) Wireless auto setup error (no IP address set) Using the Network Buttons You can use the network buttons on the printer's control panel for the following functions: ■ Clear a wireless network error To clear a wireless network error (indicated by error status ...
...off after 5 minutes) Wireless auto setup completed Wireless auto setup error (left light flashing, right light off) (left light turns off ; Then press the button to print the status sheet. 34 Troubleshooting First load a sheet of plain paper in the printer. Light status Meaning ... right light off after 5 minutes) Wireless auto setup error (no IP address set) Using the Network Buttons You can use the network buttons on the printer's control panel for the following functions: ■ Clear a wireless network error To clear a wireless network error (indicated by error status ...
Product Brochure
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...WorkForce 40 color printer, instructional manual, CD-ROM with drivers and bonus software, power cord, Ethernet cable (CAT-5), 4 DURABrite Ultra Ink cartridges (one 97 Extra High-capacity Black ink cartridge and three 69 standardcapacity color ink cartridges: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) 1 Black text printing about two times faster compared to ink jet printers...A5, A6, Half letter, Executive, User definable (3.5" - 44" in default mode on plain paper. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Wireless Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g, compatible with full cartridges and part of prints on specialty media, displayed indoors, under glass or...
...WorkForce 40 color printer, instructional manual, CD-ROM with drivers and bonus software, power cord, Ethernet cable (CAT-5), 4 DURABrite Ultra Ink cartridges (one 97 Extra High-capacity Black ink cartridge and three 69 standardcapacity color ink cartridges: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) 1 Black text printing about two times faster compared to ink jet printers...A5, A6, Half letter, Executive, User definable (3.5" - 44" in default mode on plain paper. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Wireless Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g, compatible with full cartridges and part of prints on specialty media, displayed indoors, under glass or...