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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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...Config utility configures the network interface to configure the network interface for network administrators, and many of your User's Guide or Printer Guide. It includes how to set up the network interface, install the configuration software, and modify network settings of the ...the network interface supports multiple protocols and automatically detects protocols on your network, you want to a network. Chapter 1 Introduction About Your Printer Your printer has a built-in Ethernet interface and can print from Windows® and Mac OS® X applications. The built-in Ethernet ...
...Config utility configures the network interface to configure the network interface for network administrators, and many of your User's Guide or Printer Guide. It includes how to set up the network interface, install the configuration software, and modify network settings of the ...the network interface supports multiple protocols and automatically detects protocols on your network, you want to a network. Chapter 1 Introduction About Your Printer Your printer has a built-in Ethernet interface and can print from Windows® and Mac OS® X applications. The built-in Ethernet ...
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c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your printer. OS Windows Vista™ or Vista x64 (Home, Professional, Business, or Ultimate version); Notes contain important information and useful tips on the network. ❏ Supports ....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 protocols, such as TCP/IP...
c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your printer. OS Windows Vista™ or Vista x64 (Home, Professional, Business, or Ultimate version); Notes contain important information and useful tips on the network. ❏ Supports ....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 protocols, such as TCP/IP...
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... communication protocol of a device. Computers and software cannot communicate with each other using different protocols. About the Software The software CD-ROM provided with your printer includes the following network software. ❏ EpsonNet Config for Windows is a Windows-based configuration utility for administrators that allows you to work with protocols available...
... communication protocol of a device. Computers and software cannot communicate with each other using different protocols. About the Software The software CD-ROM provided with your printer includes the following network software. ❏ EpsonNet Config for Windows is a Windows-based configuration utility for administrators that allows you to work with protocols available...
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... necessary components (such as IP address, subnet mask, etc.) of the computer is set up the network interface. 1. Configure the network interface and install the printer driver. Select a printing method appropriate for Macintosh" on page 25. using EpsonNet Config. Check the network interface operation. Configure the network interface for Network Printing...
... necessary components (such as IP address, subnet mask, etc.) of the computer is set up the network interface. 1. Configure the network interface and install the printer driver. Select a printing method appropriate for Macintosh" on page 25. using EpsonNet Config. Check the network interface operation. Configure the network interface for Network Printing...
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... then use the suggestions below. Your clients can then print to connect with LPR and turn it into a shared printer. Selecting a Printing Method Printing from Macintosh ❏ Bonjour ❏ Epson TCP/IP ❏ Epson AppleTalk 10 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing If no Windows Vista or XP print server exists Use... on page 11. Note: Only the recommended printing methods are introduced here. If a Windows Vista or XP print server exists On the server, set the printer to this shared...
... then use the suggestions below. Your clients can then print to connect with LPR and turn it into a shared printer. Selecting a Printing Method Printing from Macintosh ❏ Bonjour ❏ Epson TCP/IP ❏ Epson AppleTalk 10 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing If no Windows Vista or XP print server exists Use... on page 11. Note: Only the recommended printing methods are introduced here. If a Windows Vista or XP print server exists On the server, set the printer to this shared...
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... the network. Press the Menu r button on ; Press r, then d to highlight NETWORK SETUP, and then press r. 4. c Caution: After turning off the printer, wait until the network interface status lights go off . 2. Press d to highlight ENABLE. 5. An asterisk appears next to ENABLE to the network. 1. Make... on the network interface, and the other end to prevent malfunction. ❏ Do not connect or disconnect the network cable when the printer is turned off before turning it 's selected. 14 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing otherwise the network interface may not work correctly...
... the network. Press the Menu r button on ; Press r, then d to highlight NETWORK SETUP, and then press r. 4. c Caution: After turning off the printer, wait until the network interface status lights go off . 2. Press d to highlight ENABLE. 5. An asterisk appears next to ENABLE to the network. 1. Make... on the network interface, and the other end to prevent malfunction. ❏ Do not connect or disconnect the network cable when the printer is turned off before turning it 's selected. 14 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing otherwise the network interface may not work correctly...
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... if your network uses a DHCP server to configure your network devices' IP settings automatically. ❏ Choose PANEL if you would like to configure the printer's IP settings manually. 8. Then continue with step 14. ❏ If you selected AUTO as the IP address setting, continue with Web Browser. ❏...; See the User's Guide for Network Printing 15 Press d to exit the printer menu. 14. The LCD displays the default gateway. When you have changed the value of the following : ❏ If you selected PANEL as...
... if your network uses a DHCP server to configure your network devices' IP settings automatically. ❏ Choose PANEL if you would like to configure the printer's IP settings manually. 8. Then continue with step 14. ❏ If you selected AUTO as the IP address setting, continue with Web Browser. ❏...; See the User's Guide for Network Printing 15 Press d to exit the printer menu. 14. The LCD displays the default gateway. When you have changed the value of the following : ❏ If you selected PANEL as...
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.... Press the Menu r button on each computer that the printer is not printing and the LCD displays READY. 2. Installing the Printer Driver 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 NETWORK STATUS SHEET or NETWORK, then...
.... Press the Menu r button on each computer that the printer is not printing and the LCD displays READY. 2. Installing the Printer Driver 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 NETWORK STATUS SHEET or NETWORK, then...
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6. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. When you created for Network Printing Click Finish. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2. 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. 18 Setting Up Your System for the printer, then click OK. 5. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer. Follow the instructions to install the printer driver. 3. Installing the printer driver 1. Click Next. 7.
6. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. When you created for Network Printing Click Finish. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2. 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. 18 Setting Up Your System for the printer, then click OK. 5. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer. Follow the instructions to install the printer driver. 3. Installing the printer driver 1. Click Next. 7.
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You see a window like this one. 3. Click the Ports tab, then click Add Port. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Printers and Faxes. 2. From the File menu, select Server Properties. Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 19 Windows XP Adding the network port 1.
You see a window like this one. 3. Click the Ports tab, then click Add Port. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Printers and Faxes. 2. From the File menu, select Server Properties. Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 19 Windows XP Adding the network port 1.
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... click Next. 7. Do one of the following: ❏ If you manually assigned 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 21 6. Make sure that the... Standard and Generic Network Card are using DHCP to assign an IP address to the printer using the control panel or arp/ping method, enter the printer's IP address, shown on the network status sheet, in the...
... click Next. 7. Do one of the following: ❏ If you manually assigned 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 21 6. Make sure that the... Standard and Generic Network Card are using DHCP to assign an IP address to the printer using the control panel or arp/ping method, enter the printer's IP address, shown on the network status sheet, in the...
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Follow the instructions to install the printer driver. 3. Installing the printer driver 1. When you created for Network Printing 23 Follow the on-screen instructions to finish installing the printer driver. Click the Close button to return to the Printers and Faxes window. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2. 10. Select the port you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 4. Setting Up Your System for the printer, then click OK. 5.
Follow the instructions to install the printer driver. 3. Installing the printer driver 1. When you created for Network Printing 23 Follow the on-screen instructions to finish installing the printer driver. Click the Close button to return to the Printers and Faxes window. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2. 10. Select the port you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 4. Setting Up Your System for the printer, then click OK. 5.
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... your Macintosh before following the steps below. Note: Make sure that the printer driver is installed on your printer is connected with TCP/IP, click More Printers, select EPSON TCP/IP from the drop-down list, and then select the printer model. 5. Select the printer model that is not displayed with Bonjour. Bonjour printing 1. Open the...
... your Macintosh before following the steps below. Note: Make sure that the printer driver is installed on your printer is connected with TCP/IP, click More Printers, select EPSON TCP/IP from the drop-down list, and then select the printer model. 5. Select the printer model that is not displayed with Bonjour. Bonjour printing 1. Open the...
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...'s Guide The EpsonNet Config User's Guide contains detailed information on Windows XP. Click EpsonNet Config to use EpsonNet Config included on the printer software CD-ROM shipped with your printer. Click Start, point to use the network software provided with this product. ❏ EpsonNet Config installed on Windows Vista does not support...
...'s Guide The EpsonNet Config User's Guide contains detailed information on Windows XP. Click EpsonNet Config to use EpsonNet Config included on the printer software CD-ROM shipped with your printer. Click Start, point to use the network software provided with this product. ❏ EpsonNet Config installed on Windows Vista does not support...
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... EpsonNet Config Help. 2. The EpsonNet Config User's Guide appears. 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. From the Help menu, select EpsonNet Config Help. EpsonNet Config for Macintosh About EpsonNet Config EpsonNet Config for...
... EpsonNet Config Help. 2. The EpsonNet Config User's Guide appears. 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. From the Help menu, select EpsonNet Config Help. EpsonNet Config for Macintosh About EpsonNet Config EpsonNet Config for...
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.... Right-click the Internet Explorer icon on a network. If the Access the Internet using a proxy server checkbox is a Web-based utility designed to configure the printer for use a proxy server to access the Internet. EpsonNet Config with Web Browser About EpsonNet Config with Web Browser EpsonNet Config with Web Browser is...
.... Right-click the Internet Explorer icon on a network. If the Access the Internet using a proxy server checkbox is a Web-based utility designed to configure the printer for use a proxy server to access the Internet. EpsonNet Config with Web Browser About EpsonNet Config with Web Browser EpsonNet Config with Web Browser is...
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...for the computer and the network interface. Note: ❏ A Web browser must be correctly set the IP address manually, select Manual. Select the printer you can configure the network interface using EpsonNet Config. 1. To use EpsonNet Config. Select a method for Windows or Macintosh. When you want to...even when there are no DHCP servers on the Configuration menu to configure from the list and then click Launch Browser. ❏ Open your printer. 2. Do not run EpsonNet Config for acquiring the IP address. For details, see "EpsonNet Config for Windows" on page 25 or "...
...for the computer and the network interface. Note: ❏ A Web browser must be correctly set the IP address manually, select Manual. Select the printer you can configure the network interface using EpsonNet Config. 1. To use EpsonNet Config. Select a method for Windows or Macintosh. When you want to...even when there are no DHCP servers on the Configuration menu to configure from the list and then click Launch Browser. ❏ Open your printer. 2. Do not run EpsonNet Config for acquiring the IP address. For details, see "EpsonNet Config for Windows" on page 25 or "...
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...the DNS server address using the ping command, select Enable for Acquire Host Name and Domain Name Automatically if you want to use the printer on the network. Select Enable for Set Using PING. If your network environment supports DHCP, you want to the DNS server through the...Bonjour. This is used for Set Using Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA); Select Disable when setting an IP address with any unexpected change the printer port setting accordingly. 5. Change the default Universal Plug and Play device name, if desired. Be sure the IP address does not conflict with...
...the DNS server address using the ping command, select Enable for Acquire Host Name and Domain Name Automatically if you want to use the printer on the network. Select Enable for Set Using PING. If your network environment supports DHCP, you want to the DNS server through the...Bonjour. This is used for Set Using Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA); Select Disable when setting an IP address with any unexpected change the printer port setting accordingly. 5. Change the default Universal Plug and Play device name, if desired. Be sure the IP address does not conflict with...