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Contents INTRODUCTION 1 Wireless Networking 2 Windows System Requirements 4 Macintosh System Requirements 5 Where To Get Information 6 SETTING UP YOUR PRINT SERVER 7 Unpacking the Print Server 8 Checking the Printer 8 Connecting the Print Server 9 CONFIGURING WIRELESS PRINTING FOR WINDOWS 11 Preparing to Install 12 Checking Your Network 13 Installing the EpsonNet Wireless Utilities 14 Configuring ...
Contents INTRODUCTION 1 Wireless Networking 2 Windows System Requirements 4 Macintosh System Requirements 5 Where To Get Information 6 SETTING UP YOUR PRINT SERVER 7 Unpacking the Print Server 8 Checking the Printer 8 Connecting the Print Server 9 CONFIGURING WIRELESS PRINTING FOR WINDOWS 11 Preparing to Install 12 Checking Your Network 13 Installing the EpsonNet Wireless Utilities 14 Configuring ...
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The following EPSON® printers are supported: ■ EPSON Stylus® C80 ■ EPSON Stylus Color 980 ■ EPSON Stylus Color 900 ■ EPSON Stylus Color 880 ■ EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 ■ EPSON Stylus Photo 1270 ■ EPSON Stylus Photo 870 ■ EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P This book provides all the instructions you print from distances up the print server...
The following EPSON® printers are supported: ■ EPSON Stylus® C80 ■ EPSON Stylus Color 980 ■ EPSON Stylus Color 900 ■ EPSON Stylus Color 880 ■ EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 ■ EPSON Stylus Photo 1270 ■ EPSON Stylus Photo 870 ■ EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P This book provides all the instructions you print from distances up the print server...
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... router Wired Network computers With a wireless network, you have an access point/base station, both wired and wireless-equipped computers can place your printer in a convenient location and use it without having to connect it to the technology used in a small office, home, or school network.... Wireless Networking The EpsonNet 802.11b Wireless Print Server is designed for use the printer. You can add the EpsonNet 802.11b Wireless Print Server to share other equipment share information and Internet access through a series of cables....
... router Wired Network computers With a wireless network, you have an access point/base station, both wired and wireless-equipped computers can place your printer in a convenient location and use it without having to connect it to the technology used in a small office, home, or school network.... Wireless Networking The EpsonNet 802.11b Wireless Print Server is designed for use the printer. You can add the EpsonNet 802.11b Wireless Print Server to share other equipment share information and Internet access through a series of cables....
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... hoc mode, also called ad hoc 802.11b, computer-to-computer, and peer-to decide how you will use it: either with the print server. printer wireless print server wireless laptop cable/ DSL modem access point or AirPort Base Station Wireless Network computers on LAN (Local Area Network) If you don... from any desktop computer or laptop that uses an access point. In the illustration below shows a wireless network that has a wireless adapter. wireless print server printer wireless computers Ad Hoc Wireless Network Before you need to -peer). 3
... hoc mode, also called ad hoc 802.11b, computer-to-computer, and peer-to decide how you will use it: either with the print server. printer wireless print server wireless laptop cable/ DSL modem access point or AirPort Base Station Wireless Network computers on LAN (Local Area Network) If you don... from any desktop computer or laptop that uses an access point. In the illustration below shows a wireless network that has a wireless adapter. wireless print server printer wireless computers Ad Hoc Wireless Network Before you need to -peer). 3
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... long) with a D-SUB, 21-pin, male connector for the print server and a 36-pin Centronics® compatible connector for installing the printer software In addition, each computer needs to be connected to an existing wired network that has a wireless access point, or needs to have a... more recommended) ■ VGA or better display adapter and monitor ■ CD-ROM or DVD drive for your printer. 4 For a list of supported access points, see EPSON's web site at : http://support.epson.com. ■ Wireless adapters can be a separate unit. For a current list of supported adapters, see...
... long) with a D-SUB, 21-pin, male connector for the print server and a 36-pin Centronics® compatible connector for installing the printer software In addition, each computer needs to be connected to an existing wired network that has a wireless access point, or needs to have a... more recommended) ■ VGA or better display adapter and monitor ■ CD-ROM or DVD drive for your printer. 4 For a list of supported access points, see EPSON's web site at : http://support.epson.com. ■ Wireless adapters can be a separate unit. For a current list of supported adapters, see...
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To connect the print server to your printer, you also need an AirPort card or Macintosh-compatible wireless adapter. For a list of supported access points, see EPSON's web site at : http://support.epson.com. ■ For computers not connected to 10 feet long) with standard connectors.... of available RAM (64MB recommended) ■ 100MB of supported adapters, see EPSON's web site at : http://support.epson.com. ■ If you are using Mac OS X, check the EPSON web site for installing the printer software In addition, each Macintosh meets the following requirements: ■ An Apple...
To connect the print server to your printer, you also need an AirPort card or Macintosh-compatible wireless adapter. For a list of supported access points, see EPSON's web site at : http://support.epson.com. ■ For computers not connected to 10 feet long) with standard connectors.... of available RAM (64MB recommended) ■ 100MB of supported adapters, see EPSON's web site at : http://support.epson.com. ■ If you are using Mac OS X, check the EPSON web site for installing the printer software In addition, each Macintosh meets the following requirements: ■ An Apple...
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Please follow these sources, you use the EpsonNet utilities, click the Help button. ■ http://support.epson.com You can speak to a technical support representative as you can receive technical advice through e-mail and access troubleshooting information,...information, check the following: ■ On-screen software help after checking these guidelines: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your EPSON printer and EpsonNet 802.11b Wireless Print Server. Notes contain important information about configuring the print server for NetWare® environments and other network ...
Please follow these sources, you use the EpsonNet utilities, click the Help button. ■ http://support.epson.com You can speak to a technical support representative as you can receive technical advice through e-mail and access troubleshooting information,...information, check the following: ■ On-screen software help after checking these guidelines: Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your EPSON printer and EpsonNet 802.11b Wireless Print Server. Notes contain important information about configuring the print server for NetWare® environments and other network ...
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You can locate the printer and print server anywhere in mind that walls and ceilings will weaken the signal between your print server, computer... make sure your print server. Do not place the print server on the Start Here sheet included with the printer to unpack and set up your printer is set up and has ink and paper. Follow the instructions on a metal surface or near other devices ... However, keep in your other equipment. Then follow the instructions in these sections: ■ Unpacking the print server ■ Running a printer check ■ Connecting the print server 7
You can locate the printer and print server anywhere in mind that walls and ceilings will weaken the signal between your print server, computer... make sure your print server. Do not place the print server on the Start Here sheet included with the printer to unpack and set up your printer is set up and has ink and paper. Follow the instructions on a metal surface or near other devices ... However, keep in your other equipment. Then follow the instructions in these sections: ■ Unpacking the print server ■ Running a printer check ■ Connecting the print server 7
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You will also need to hold down the m paper button as described on page 4. If the test page prints, continue with your printer. The printer prints a sheet showing its ROM version number and a nozzle check pattern. Hold down the S E load/eject button or b maintenance button. If none...8 If the test page doesn't print, check the control panel lights. Unpacking the Print Server Take everything out of the solutions work, contact EPSON as you connect the print server, print a test page to make sure you have the items shown below for control panel guidelines. Make sure...
You will also need to hold down the m paper button as described on page 4. If the test page prints, continue with your printer. The printer prints a sheet showing its ROM version number and a nozzle check pattern. Hold down the S E load/eject button or b maintenance button. If none...8 If the test page doesn't print, check the control panel lights. Unpacking the Print Server Take everything out of the solutions work, contact EPSON as you connect the print server, print a test page to make sure you have the items shown below for control panel guidelines. Make sure...
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Make sure you 're ready to connect the print server. 1. Connect the other end of the cable to turn off your printer. 2. Connect the larger end of the cable to attach it. 3. Press the P power button to the printer's parallel port. Then secure it as necessary. 9 Slide the print server into the base and press firmly to the parallel port on the print server and secure it with the print server). Connecting the Print Server After you have verified that the printer is working correctly, you have a parallel cable (not included with the wire clips. 4.
Make sure you 're ready to connect the print server. 1. Connect the other end of the cable to turn off your printer. 2. Connect the larger end of the cable to attach it. 3. Press the P power button to the printer's parallel port. Then secure it as necessary. 9 Slide the print server into the base and press firmly to the parallel port on the print server and secure it with the print server). Connecting the Print Server After you have verified that the printer is working correctly, you have a parallel cable (not included with the wire clips. 4.
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... press the test button again. If you hold the test button down for instructions on testing the printer.) Then turn it in again, contact EPSON as described on page 47. 7. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. See the next section for instructions. ■ If the status page doesn't ...print, make sure the printer is ready and is not out of ink or paper. (See page 8 for more than 5 seconds...
... press the test button again. If you hold the test button down for instructions on testing the printer.) Then turn it in again, contact EPSON as described on page 47. 7. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. See the next section for instructions. ■ If the status page doesn't ...print, make sure the printer is ready and is not out of ink or paper. (See page 8 for more than 5 seconds...
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Then follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet that came in the box to set up the printer, load ink, and install the driver and other computers in these sections: ■ Preparing to install the software and set up the network port for ... on pages 9 to the print server, as described on other software. If you start, make sure your network. Before you have a new printer, follow the instructions in your printer is configured, you can set up the EpsonNet 802.11b Wireless Print Server for printing with Windows. Configuring Wireless Printing for Windows This...
Then follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet that came in the box to set up the printer, load ink, and install the driver and other computers in these sections: ■ Preparing to install the software and set up the network port for ... on pages 9 to the print server, as described on other software. If you start, make sure your network. Before you have a new printer, follow the instructions in your printer is configured, you can set up the EpsonNet 802.11b Wireless Print Server for printing with Windows. Configuring Wireless Printing for Windows This...
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... 98, or 95 computer that your wireless network adapter(s) and/or access point are set up to make sure your print server and printer are installed and ready. XAdmin32 also provides on the wireless network that supports a standard web browser. For more advanced configuration for other ...perform more information about the web-based utility and XAdmin32, visit EPSON's web site at support.epson.com. To use this utility. You also need to install. ■ EpsonNet Direct Print This software, which sets up a network printer port, must configure the print server using WP-Admin or ...
... 98, or 95 computer that your wireless network adapter(s) and/or access point are set up to make sure your print server and printer are installed and ready. XAdmin32 also provides on the wireless network that supports a standard web browser. For more advanced configuration for other ...perform more information about the web-based utility and XAdmin32, visit EPSON's web site at support.epson.com. To use this utility. You also need to install. ■ EpsonNet Direct Print This software, which sets up a network printer port, must configure the print server using WP-Admin or ...
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... each computer and the access point. ■ Note the IP address for your computer is set to Infrastructure if you are connecting to the printer through an access point, or 802.11b Ad Hoc if you are connecting without an access point. If your access point only allows WEP-enabled...computer. You'll need to do the following: ■ Follow the instructions starting on page 9 to set up the print server, connect it to your printer, and test the connection. ■ Make sure the wireless mode for each computer in your wireless adapter's documentation. Follow the instructions in your network. (...
... each computer and the access point. ■ Note the IP address for your computer is set to Infrastructure if you are connecting to the printer through an access point, or 802.11b Ad Hoc if you are connecting without an access point. If your access point only allows WEP-enabled...computer. You'll need to do the following: ■ Follow the instructions starting on page 9 to set up the print server, connect it to your printer, and test the connection. ■ Make sure the wireless mode for each computer in your wireless adapter's documentation. Follow the instructions in your network. (...
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... to one of Windows, click the to exit the installation program. To start WP-Admin from the Windows Start menu, click Programs or All Programs > Epson Printers > EpsonNet Wireless > WP-Admin. Go to set up a network port so that your computer can change the print server's configuration at any time. You see..., double-click Install EpsonNet Direct Print Utility and follow the instructions on page 27. To set up your computer. ■ If you can use the printer over the wireless network.
... to one of Windows, click the to exit the installation program. To start WP-Admin from the Windows Start menu, click Programs or All Programs > Epson Printers > EpsonNet Wireless > WP-Admin. Go to set up a network port so that your computer can change the print server's configuration at any time. You see..., double-click Install EpsonNet Direct Print Utility and follow the instructions on page 27. To set up your computer. ■ If you can use the printer over the wireless network.
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... you configure the print server, you need to set to either Infrastructure, if you are connecting to the printer through an access point, or 802.11b Ad Hoc if you have installed the printer driver and utility software. See the Start Here sheet that will print over the wireless network. See the... the access point. 4. If your wireless adapter doesn't include an 802.11b Ad Hoc option, select Ad Hoc, Computer-to-Computer, or whatever mode your printer for instructions. 2. Do not select a pseudo ad hoc or proprietary ad hoc mode. Go to communicate without an access point.
... you configure the print server, you need to set to either Infrastructure, if you are connecting to the printer through an access point, or 802.11b Ad Hoc if you have installed the printer driver and utility software. See the Start Here sheet that will print over the wireless network. See the... the access point. 4. If your wireless adapter doesn't include an 802.11b Ad Hoc option, select Ad Hoc, Computer-to-Computer, or whatever mode your printer for instructions. 2. Do not select a pseudo ad hoc or proprietary ad hoc mode. Go to communicate without an access point.
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...Although this section shows Windows XP, you begin, run WP-Admin and note the IP address of your printer (if necessary), and click Add Port. Make sure the printer driver is installed, and the wireless adapter (or network adapter) is similar on Windows XP or 2000 The... port is configured and working correctly. 1. You see a window like the following : ■ In Windows XP, click Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Printers and Faxes. ■ In Windows 2000, click Start > Settings > Printers. 2. Select Standard TCP/IP Port and click New Port. Right-click your...
...Although this section shows Windows XP, you begin, run WP-Admin and note the IP address of your printer (if necessary), and click Add Port. Make sure the printer driver is installed, and the wireless adapter (or network adapter) is similar on Windows XP or 2000 The... port is configured and working correctly. 1. You see a window like the following : ■ In Windows XP, click Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Printers and Faxes. ■ In Windows 2000, click Start > Settings > Printers. 2. Select Standard TCP/IP Port and click New Port. Right-click your...
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...; Make sure you 're ready for wireless printing. Now you clicked Apply in , and turned on the Properties window. 9. You see the Printer Basics book that came with your print server's IP address or server name Click Next 6. If the test page prints, click OK to close the... Properties window. For instructions, see a window like the following : ■ Make sure the printer and print server are connected, plugged in step 8. Click Next. 5. Click Close to close the Printer Ports window, then click Apply on . ■ Check WP-Admin to complete the wizard. 8. To ...
...; Make sure you 're ready for wireless printing. Now you clicked Apply in , and turned on the Properties window. 9. You see the Printer Basics book that came with your print server's IP address or server name Click Next 6. If the test page prints, click OK to close the... Properties window. For instructions, see a window like the following : ■ Make sure the printer and print server are connected, plugged in step 8. Click Next. 5. Click Close to close the Printer Ports window, then click Apply on . ■ Check WP-Admin to complete the wizard. 8. To ...
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From the Start menu, click Settings > Printers. 24 Insert your print server. Setting Up a Network Port on Windows Me, 98, or 95 Before you can skip to My Computer and double-click the Epson CD-ROM icon. 2. Double-click Install EpsonNet Direct Print Utility and follow the instructions... install the EpsonNet Direct Print Utility for wireless printing on the screen to install the software and restart your computer. 3. You see the EPSON Installation Program window: Double-click here If the Installation Program doesn't open automatically, go to step 3. 1. If you have already installed the...
From the Start menu, click Settings > Printers. 24 Insert your print server. Setting Up a Network Port on Windows Me, 98, or 95 Before you can skip to My Computer and double-click the Epson CD-ROM icon. 2. Double-click Install EpsonNet Direct Print Utility and follow the instructions... install the EpsonNet Direct Print Utility for wireless printing on the screen to install the software and restart your computer. 3. You see the EPSON Installation Program window: Double-click here If the Installation Program doesn't open automatically, go to step 3. 1. If you have already installed the...
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You see the Add Port window: Click Browse 6. Click Add Port on the Details tab. Make sure Network is selected, then click Browse. 25 4. Right-click your printer icon, and then click Properties. Click the Details tab to display a window like the following: Click Add Port 5. You see the Properties window.
You see the Add Port window: Click Browse 6. Click Add Port on the Details tab. Make sure Network is selected, then click Browse. 25 4. Right-click your printer icon, and then click Properties. Click the Details tab to display a window like the following: Click Add Port 5. You see the Properties window.