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.... LANDesk, NetPort are trademarks of Intel Corp. Epson disclaims any and all rights in any consumable products other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open Company Limited. SPARC, SunOS, Sunsoft, Solaris, Java are trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. ® C82378✽ EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx External Print Server All rights reserved. HP, HP/UX, PCL...
.... LANDesk, NetPort are trademarks of Intel Corp. Epson disclaims any and all rights in any consumable products other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open Company Limited. SPARC, SunOS, Sunsoft, Solaris, Java are trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. ® C82378✽ EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx External Print Server All rights reserved. HP, HP/UX, PCL...
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... device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. DECLARATION of Product: Print Server Model: EU-44 iii Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal ...Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with the standards. Trade Name: EPSON Type of CONFORMITY According to be compliant with Class B Personal Computers: We...
... device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. DECLARATION of Product: Print Server Model: EU-44 iii Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal ...Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with the standards. Trade Name: EPSON Type of CONFORMITY According to be compliant with Class B Personal Computers: We...
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Contents Introduction About Your Print Server 1 Important Safety Instructions 2 About This Guide 3 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 3 Package Contents 4 Operating Environment 5 Supported Epson Printers 6 Features of the Print Server 7 Print Server Operation 8 About the Software 11 Terms and Concepts 12 Overview 13 Chapter 1 Installing Components on Your Computer About Installing Components on Your Computer 15 Windows Me/98/95 15 Windows XP 18 Windows Server 2003 21 Windows 2000 23 Windows NT 4.0 26 Macintosh 30 Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x 30 Mac OS X 30 v
Contents Introduction About Your Print Server 1 Important Safety Instructions 2 About This Guide 3 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 3 Package Contents 4 Operating Environment 5 Supported Epson Printers 6 Features of the Print Server 7 Print Server Operation 8 About the Software 11 Terms and Concepts 12 Overview 13 Chapter 1 Installing Components on Your Computer About Installing Components on Your Computer 15 Windows Me/98/95 15 Windows XP 18 Windows Server 2003 21 Windows 2000 23 Windows NT 4.0 26 Macintosh 30 Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x 30 Mac OS X 30 v
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Chapter 2 How to Set Up the Print Server Connecting the Print Server to the Network 31 Installing EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist 33 For Windows 33 For Macintosh 34 Setting an IP Address Using EpsonNet WinAssist 36 Setting an IP Address Using EpsonNet MacAssist 42 Chapter 3 EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility About EpsonNet WinAssist 49 Menu Bar 50 Timeout option 51 Search method 52 Search options 53 Firmware update 56 Details of the Configuration Dialog Box 56 Information 56 TCP/IP 58 NetWare 62 MS Network 68 AppleTalk 70 IPP 72 SNMP 73 About Password 75 vi
Chapter 2 How to Set Up the Print Server Connecting the Print Server to the Network 31 Installing EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist 33 For Windows 33 For Macintosh 34 Setting an IP Address Using EpsonNet WinAssist 36 Setting an IP Address Using EpsonNet MacAssist 42 Chapter 3 EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility About EpsonNet WinAssist 49 Menu Bar 50 Timeout option 51 Search method 52 Search options 53 Firmware update 56 Details of the Configuration Dialog Box 56 Information 56 TCP/IP 58 NetWare 62 MS Network 68 AppleTalk 70 IPP 72 SNMP 73 About Password 75 vi
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.../IP 83 AppleTalk 87 IPP 88 About Password 89 Configuring the Print Server Using EpsonNet MacAssist EasySetup 90 Chapter 5 Installing the Printer Driver Windows Me/98/95 95 LPR printing 95 Internet printing (Windows 98/95 95 Internet printing (Windows Me 96 Microsoft Network Shared printing 97 Installing a printer driver 98 Using the NET USE command 99...
.../IP 83 AppleTalk 87 IPP 88 About Password 89 Configuring the Print Server Using EpsonNet MacAssist EasySetup 90 Chapter 5 Installing the Printer Driver Windows Me/98/95 95 LPR printing 95 Internet printing (Windows 98/95 95 Internet printing (Windows Me 96 Microsoft Network Shared printing 97 Installing a printer driver 98 Using the NET USE command 99...
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... Mac OS 8.x to 9.x 123 Mac OS X 124 OS/2 125 LPR printing 125 NetBEUI printing 129 Chapter 6 Settings for NetWare Server Introduction to NetWare Settings 131 Supported systems 131 About modes 132 Instructions for Using NetWare 133 Using Bindery Print Server (NetWare 3.x/4.x 135 Using NDS Print Server (NetWare 4.x/5.x/6.0 136 Using Remote Printer Mode (NetWare 3.x 137 Using Bindery Remote...
... Mac OS 8.x to 9.x 123 Mac OS X 124 OS/2 125 LPR printing 125 NetBEUI printing 129 Chapter 6 Settings for NetWare Server Introduction to NetWare Settings 131 Supported systems 131 About modes 132 Instructions for Using NetWare 133 Using Bindery Print Server (NetWare 3.x/4.x 135 Using NDS Print Server (NetWare 4.x/5.x/6.0 136 Using Remote Printer Mode (NetWare 3.x 137 Using Bindery Remote...
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Chapter 9 EpsonNet Internet Print About EpsonNet Internet Print 183 System Requirements 183 Installing EpsonNet Internet Print 184 Setting Up Your Printer Using EpsonNet Internet Print 184 Windows 98/95 185 Windows NT 4.0 190 Status Alert Window 193 Chapter 10 EpsonNet WebAssist About EpsonNet WebAssist 195 Supported Web browser 195 About Web browser setting 196 Configuring the Print Server Using EpsonNet WebAssist. . . . . . 196 Opening Screen...
Chapter 9 EpsonNet Internet Print About EpsonNet Internet Print 183 System Requirements 183 Installing EpsonNet Internet Print 184 Setting Up Your Printer Using EpsonNet Internet Print 184 Windows 98/95 185 Windows NT 4.0 190 Status Alert Window 193 Chapter 10 EpsonNet WebAssist About EpsonNet WebAssist 195 Supported Web browser 195 About Web browser setting 196 Configuring the Print Server Using EpsonNet WebAssist. . . . . . 196 Opening Screen...
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... Structure 216 Installing EpsonNet WebManager 218 Starting EpsonNet WebManager 219 Opening the Online Guide 220 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting General Problems 221 Problems Specific to Your Network Environment 225 Windows Me/98/95 environment 225 Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT environment 226 Macintosh environment 227 NetWare environment 227 Initializing the Print Server 229 Appendix A Tips...
... Structure 216 Installing EpsonNet WebManager 218 Starting EpsonNet WebManager 219 Opening the Online Guide 220 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting General Problems 221 Problems Specific to Your Network Environment 225 Windows Me/98/95 environment 225 Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT environment 226 Macintosh environment 227 NetWare environment 227 Initializing the Print Server 229 Appendix A Tips...
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Appendix B Specifications Print Server Specification 241 Regulatory Approvals 241 Reliability 242 Environmental 242 Network Software 242 Regulatory Approvals for AC Adapter A120H 243 Regulatory Approvals for AC Adapter A192H 244 Index xii
Appendix B Specifications Print Server Specification 241 Regulatory Approvals 241 Reliability 242 Environmental 242 Network Software 242 Regulatory Approvals for AC Adapter A120H 243 Regulatory Approvals for AC Adapter A192H 244 Index xii
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... depending on your network, you can use all of the above-mentioned protocols on your network. Introduction About Your Print Server The EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx External Print Server is a print server that lets you connect an Epson printer equipped with a parallel interface directly to use protocols such as TCP/IP, NetWare, NetBEUI, AppleTalk®, IPP, and...
... depending on your network, you can use all of the above-mentioned protocols on your network. Introduction About Your Print Server The EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx External Print Server is a print server that lets you connect an Epson printer equipped with a parallel interface directly to use protocols such as TCP/IP, NetWare, NetBEUI, AppleTalk®, IPP, and...
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...then unplug an AC adapter to avoid electric shock. ❏ Avoid using the print server if there is dangerous. ❏ Do not disassemble or modify the print server unless specifically instructed in the guide. Do not repair it yourself because this could...print server with wet hands. ❏ Be careful not to drop or crush the print server when installing. ❏ Keep the print server away from humidity and dust. ❏ Do not allow children to handle the print server. ❏ When installing or uninstalling the print server, be sure to remove the Ethernet cable, turn off your Epson...
...then unplug an AC adapter to avoid electric shock. ❏ Avoid using the print server if there is dangerous. ❏ Do not disassemble or modify the print server unless specifically instructed in the guide. Do not repair it yourself because this could...print server with wet hands. ❏ Be careful not to drop or crush the print server when installing. ❏ Keep the print server away from humidity and dust. ❏ Do not allow children to handle the print server. ❏ When installing or uninstalling the print server, be sure to remove the Ethernet cable, turn off your Epson...
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... written for maintaining the network. Notes contain important information and useful tips on a network. It includes how to the EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx External Print Server in this guide. ❏ Some screen shots in this guide may list a printer name other than your printer....followed carefully to the person responsible for network administrators, and many of the print server. Introduction 3 Note: ❏ This guide is synonymous with your printer. For information about using the print server on the operation of the steps included here require detailed network knowledge and...
... written for maintaining the network. Notes contain important information and useful tips on a network. It includes how to the EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx External Print Server in this guide. ❏ Some screen shots in this guide may list a printer name other than your printer....followed carefully to the person responsible for network administrators, and many of the print server. Introduction 3 Note: ❏ This guide is synonymous with your printer. For information about using the print server on the operation of the steps included here require detailed network knowledge and...
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EpsonNet Internet Print -- EpsonNet Direct Print -- Note: You need to the print server. EpsonNet MacAssist -- EpsonNet WebManager -- EpsonNet Install Wizard -- EpsonNet WinAssist -- Package Contents Your print server package includes the following items: ❏ Print server (The utility EpsonNet WebAssist is pre-installed on this package to supply power to supply items such as a computer with an Ethernet network interface, an Epson printer with a parallel interface, and an...
EpsonNet Internet Print -- EpsonNet Direct Print -- Note: You need to the print server. EpsonNet MacAssist -- EpsonNet WebManager -- EpsonNet Install Wizard -- EpsonNet WinAssist -- Package Contents Your print server package includes the following items: ❏ Print server (The utility EpsonNet WebAssist is pre-installed on this package to supply power to supply items such as a computer with an Ethernet network interface, an Epson printer with a parallel interface, and an...
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... EpsonNet Internet Print) NetBEUI AppleTalk Bindery mode NDS mode Bindery emulation mode NDS Queue-based print system NDPS Introduction 5 OS Windows 98 Windows 98 SE Windows 95 Windows Me Windows XP (Home, Professional) Windows Server 2003 Windows 2000 (Professional, Server) Windows NT® 4.0 with Support Pack 5 or higher Macintosh NetWare Version - - - - Operating Environment The print server supports...
... EpsonNet Internet Print) NetBEUI AppleTalk Bindery mode NDS mode Bindery emulation mode NDS Queue-based print system NDPS Introduction 5 OS Windows 98 Windows 98 SE Windows 95 Windows Me Windows XP (Home, Professional) Windows Server 2003 Windows 2000 (Professional, Server) Windows NT® 4.0 with Support Pack 5 or higher Macintosh NetWare Version - - - - Operating Environment The print server supports...
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Supported Epson Printers The print server can be installed on most Epson printers with a parallel interface. 6 Introduction Make sure the IP address is not supported. ❏ If you use the printer in a dial-up . an incorrect IP ...address may generate unexpected dial-up router environment, you must set an IP address for the segment; OS OS/2 (OS/2 WarpTM Connect, OS/2 Warp Server...
Supported Epson Printers The print server can be installed on most Epson printers with a parallel interface. 6 Introduction Make sure the IP address is not supported. ❏ If you use the printer in a dial-up . an incorrect IP ...address may generate unexpected dial-up router environment, you must set an IP address for the segment; OS OS/2 (OS/2 WarpTM Connect, OS/2 Warp Server...
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Features of the Print Server ❏ Connects an Epson printer equipped with a parallel interface connector to the network. ❏ Supports multiple protocols, such as TCP/IP, NetWare, NetBEUI, AppleTalk, and IPP. ❏ Supports 100Base ..., 10Base full duplex, and 10Base half duplex. ❏ Supports DHCP. ❏ Supports Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) that assigns an IP address automatically to the print server even if there is no DHCP server on the network. ❏ Supports the Dynamic DNS function. ❏ Supports SNMP and MIB. Introduction 7
Features of the Print Server ❏ Connects an Epson printer equipped with a parallel interface connector to the network. ❏ Supports multiple protocols, such as TCP/IP, NetWare, NetBEUI, AppleTalk, and IPP. ❏ Supports 100Base ..., 10Base full duplex, and 10Base half duplex. ❏ Supports DHCP. ❏ Supports Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) that assigns an IP address automatically to the print server even if there is no DHCP server on the network. ❏ Supports the Dynamic DNS function. ❏ Supports SNMP and MIB. Introduction 7
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Print Server Operation The status lights and status sheet provide you with important information about the operation and configuration of the print server. RJ-45 connector DC-IN connector Status sheet button Status lights 8 Introduction
Print Server Operation The status lights and status sheet provide you with important information about the operation and configuration of the print server. RJ-45 connector DC-IN connector Status sheet button Status lights 8 Introduction
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...has three colors (red, green, and orange). The length of the print server when you use the print server after installing or reinstalling it, turn on the printer model. Status and Data lights The print server has two lights (Status and Data), which indicate the current operating status ...light Red On Red flashing On Red Status light and green Data light flashing alternately Green On Green Flashing Orange On Orange Flashing Print server status Initializing Error status Firmware update mode Ready (10M link) Receiving packets (10M link) Ready (100M link) Receiving packets (...
...has three colors (red, green, and orange). The length of the print server when you use the print server after installing or reinstalling it, turn on the printer model. Status and Data lights The print server has two lights (Status and Data), which indicate the current operating status ...light Red On Red flashing On Red Status light and green Data light flashing alternately Green On Green Flashing Orange On Orange Flashing Print server status Initializing Error status Firmware update mode Ready (10M link) Receiving packets (10M link) Ready (100M link) Receiving packets (...
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... and then wait a minute. c Caution: You must use a Category 5 shielded twisted-pair cable to connect the print server to prevent malfunction. Note: If the printer does not print a status sheet, make sure the printer is used to connect an Ethernet cable to the network. DCIN connector Plug the... as MAC address, printer settings, and the printer's current status. Before you start configuring the print server, be printed one to two seconds to print a status sheet. If it still does not print a status sheet, turn the printer off the printer, wait until the status lights go out before...
... and then wait a minute. c Caution: You must use a Category 5 shielded twisted-pair cable to connect the print server to prevent malfunction. Note: If the printer does not print a status sheet, make sure the printer is used to connect an Ethernet cable to the network. DCIN connector Plug the... as MAC address, printer settings, and the printer's current status. Before you start configuring the print server, be printed one to two seconds to print a status sheet. If it still does not print a status sheet, turn the printer off the printer, wait until the status lights go out before...
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..., 98, or 95. See "About EpsonNet Internet Print" on page 195. ❏ EpsonNet Direct Print is a utility that supports printing across the Internet using Internet Printing Protocol for Windows 98/95/NT 4.0. About the Software ❏ EpsonNet WinAssist is a Windows-based configuration utility for administrators that allows you to configure the print server for TCP/IP, AppleTalk, and IPP...
..., 98, or 95. See "About EpsonNet Internet Print" on page 195. ❏ EpsonNet Direct Print is a utility that supports printing across the Internet using Internet Printing Protocol for Windows 98/95/NT 4.0. About the Software ❏ EpsonNet WinAssist is a Windows-based configuration utility for administrators that allows you to configure the print server for TCP/IP, AppleTalk, and IPP...