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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction About Your Printer 6 About This Guide 6 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 7 Operating Environment 7 Features of the Network Interface 8 Network Interface Operation 9 Status lights 9 Network connector 9 About the Software 10 ... Up the Network Interface 16 Connecting the Network Interface to the Network 16 Configuring the Network Interface 17 Printing a Network Status Sheet 18 Installing the Printer Software 19 Windows Vista 19 Windows XP 22 Mac OS X 27 Chapter 3 Network Software EpsonNet Config for Windows 29 About EpsonNet Config 29 Accessing the...
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction About Your Printer 6 About This Guide 6 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 7 Operating Environment 7 Features of the Network Interface 8 Network Interface Operation 9 Status lights 9 Network connector 9 About the Software 10 ... Up the Network Interface 16 Connecting the Network Interface to the Network 16 Configuring the Network Interface 17 Printing a Network Status Sheet 18 Installing the Printer Software 19 Windows Vista 19 Windows XP 22 Mac OS X 27 Chapter 3 Network Software EpsonNet Config for Windows 29 About EpsonNet Config 29 Accessing the...
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EpsonNet Config with Web Browser 30 About EpsonNet Config 30 Configuring the Network Interface Using EpsonNet Config With a Web Browser . 32 Opening Screen 35 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting General Problems 37 Chapter 5 Tips for Administrators Network Setup Menu 39 Setting an IP Address on the Printer's Control Panel 39 Uninstalling Software 41 Windows Vista 41 Windows XP 41 Mac OS X 41 Index 5
EpsonNet Config with Web Browser 30 About EpsonNet Config 30 Configuring the Network Interface Using EpsonNet Config With a Web Browser . 32 Opening Screen 35 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting General Problems 37 Chapter 5 Tips for Administrators Network Setup Menu 39 Setting an IP Address on the Printer's Control Panel 39 Uninstalling Software 41 Windows Vista 41 Windows XP 41 Mac OS X 41 Index 5
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...User's Guide. 6 Introduction The protocols that exist on a network. About This Guide This Network Guide contains information about your printer, see your printer, and allows you to quickly and easily configure the network interface. If you can print from Microsoft® Windows® ...the network interface to use TCP/IP and SNMP network protocols, use may vary depending on your printer and computer network settings. Chapter 1 Introduction About Your Printer Your printer has a built-in Ethernet interface automatically selects the correct link speed and network protocols when it...
...User's Guide. 6 Introduction The protocols that exist on a network. About This Guide This Network Guide contains information about your printer, see your printer, and allows you to quickly and easily configure the network interface. If you can print from Microsoft® Windows® ...the network interface to use TCP/IP and SNMP network protocols, use may vary depending on your printer and computer network settings. Chapter 1 Introduction About Your Printer Your printer has a built-in Ethernet interface automatically selects the correct link speed and network protocols when it...
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... written for maintaining the network. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of the printer in this guide. ❏ Some screen shots in this guide may list a printer name other than your printer. Note: ❏ This guide is synonymous with "Supervisor." ❏ The term "network interface" refers to the person... guide require detailed network knowledge and administrator rights. ❏ The term "network administrator" in this guide refers to the built-in Ethernet interface of your printer.
... written for maintaining the network. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of the printer in this guide. ❏ Some screen shots in this guide may list a printer name other than your printer. Note: ❏ This guide is synonymous with "Supervisor." ❏ The term "network interface" refers to the person... guide require detailed network knowledge and administrator rights. ❏ The term "network administrator" in this guide refers to the built-in Ethernet interface of your printer.
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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 ...
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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... status lights provide you with important information on the right flashes when data is being transmitted. If the light on the right is off, the printer is not connected to a network. c Caution: You must use an Ethernet cable for both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX. The light on the operation of the...
... status lights provide you with important information on the right flashes when data is being transmitted. If the light on the right is off, the printer is not connected to a network. c Caution: You must use an Ethernet cable for both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX. The light on the operation of the...
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About the Software The software CD provided with your printer includes the following network software. ❏ EpsonNet Config for Windows is a Windows-based configuration utility that allows you to configure the network interface. Terms and ...
About the Software The software CD provided with your printer includes the following network software. ❏ EpsonNet Config for Windows is a Windows-based configuration utility that allows you to configure the network interface. Terms and ...
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Connect the network interface to the network. Configure the network interface and install the printer driver. Setting Up Your System for details. 4. Check the functions and operations of the network interface using EpsonNet Config. Make sure that the necessary network ...
Connect the network interface to the network. Configure the network interface and install the printer driver. Setting Up Your System for details. 4. Check the functions and operations of the network interface using EpsonNet Config. Make sure that the necessary network ...
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... to the network. Turn on page 39 for you want to the network. Note for Mac OS X 10.4 or later: Since the printer supports Bonjour/Rendezvous and is on by connecting it back on; Setting Up the Network Interface Connecting the Network Interface to the Network Follow the... instructions below to connect the network interface to prevent malfunction. ❏ Do not connect or disconnect the network cable when the printer is on. Connect one end of data, we recommend using the highest speed available for details. If you product with light network traffic. 3....
... to the network. Turn on page 39 for you want to the network. Note for Mac OS X 10.4 or later: Since the printer supports Bonjour/Rendezvous and is on by connecting it back on; Setting Up the Network Interface Connecting the Network Interface to the Network Follow the... instructions below to connect the network interface to prevent malfunction. ❏ Do not connect or disconnect the network cable when the printer is on. Connect one end of data, we recommend using the highest speed available for details. If you product with light network traffic. 3....
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...Press d to highlight ENABLE. 5. A checkbox appears next to select the next octet. When you selected. 9. A checkmark appears next to ENABLE to enter the printer's menu system. 3. Press OK. Press u or d to change each octet value, then press r to the setting you have changed the value of the ...back, then do one of the last octet, press r. When you selected PANEL as the IP address setting, press the Pause button to configure the printer's IP settings manually. 8. Press r, then d to highlight IP, SM, DG SETTING, then press r. Then continue with step 14. ❏ ...
...Press d to highlight ENABLE. 5. A checkbox appears next to select the next octet. When you selected. 9. A checkmark appears next to ENABLE to enter the printer's menu system. 3. Press OK. Press u or d to change each octet value, then press r to the setting you have changed the value of the ...back, then do one of the last octet, press r. When you selected PANEL as the IP address setting, press the Pause button to configure the printer's IP settings manually. 8. Press r, then d to highlight IP, SM, DG SETTING, then press r. Then continue with step 14. ❏ ...
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... to print a network status sheet and confirm the new IP address. When you can use the printer on the TCP/IP network. See "Printing a Network Status Sheet" on the printer's control panel to print the Network Status sheet. 18 Setting Up Your System for more information about...Network Status Sheet 1. Press d to highlight NETWORK STATUS SHEET, then press r. 5. Turn the printer off then back on the printer's control panel. Press d to highlight TEST PRINT, then press r. 4. Make sure that the printer is not printing and the LCD displays READY. 2. Now you have changed the value of the ...
... to print a network status sheet and confirm the new IP address. When you can use the printer on the TCP/IP network. See "Printing a Network Status Sheet" on the printer's control panel to print the Network Status sheet. 18 Setting Up Your System for more information about...Network Status Sheet 1. Press d to highlight NETWORK STATUS SHEET, then press r. 5. Turn the printer off then back on the printer's control panel. Press d to highlight TEST PRINT, then press r. 4. Make sure that the printer is not printing and the LCD displays READY. 2. Now you have changed the value of the ...
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See the section in this chapter appropriate for Network Printing 19 Windows Vista Adding the Network Port 1. Click Add a printer to install the printer driver on the computer. Click Add a local printer. Setting Up Your System for your operating system. Installing the Printer Software To print to the network printer, you need to start the Add Printer wizard. 3. Click , Control Panel, and then Printer. 2.
See the section in this chapter appropriate for Network Printing 19 Windows Vista Adding the Network Port 1. Click Add a printer to install the printer driver on the computer. Click Add a local printer. Setting Up Your System for your operating system. Installing the Printer Software To print to the network printer, you need to start the Add Printer wizard. 3. Click , Control Panel, and then Printer. 2.
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... instructions to finish installing the printer driver. Follow the instructions to install the printer driver. 3. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer. Insert the printer software CD in your CD or DVD drive. 2. See "Installing the Printer Driver" below to install the printer driver. 7. Click Next. 8. Installing the Printer Driver 1. If an error occurs...
... instructions to finish installing the printer driver. Follow the instructions to install the printer driver. 3. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer. Insert the printer software CD in your CD or DVD drive. 2. See "Installing the Printer Driver" below to install the printer driver. 7. Click Next. 8. Installing the Printer Driver 1. If an error occurs...
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Click the Ports tab, then click Add Port. 22 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing You see a screen like this: 3. From the File menu, select Server Properties. Windows XP Adding the Network Port 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Printers and Faxes. 2.
Click the Ports tab, then click Add Port. 22 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing You see a screen like this: 3. From the File menu, select Server Properties. Windows XP Adding the Network Port 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Printers and Faxes. 2.
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... that Standard and Generic Network Card are using DHCP to assign an IP address to the printer using the control panel or Epson NetConfig, enter the printer's IP address, shown on the network status sheet, in the Printer Name or IP Address text box. Then click Next. ❏ If you are selected, then click... Setting Up Your System for Network Printing Then 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...
... that Standard and Generic Network Card are using DHCP to assign an IP address to the printer using the control panel or Epson NetConfig, enter the printer's IP address, shown on the network status sheet, in the Printer Name or IP Address text box. Then click Next. ❏ If you are selected, then click... Setting Up Your System for Network Printing Then 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...
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8. Click the Close button to return to the Printers and Faxes window. 11. Make sure that the Device matches the Host Name or IP address shown on page 26 to install the printer driver. Click the Close button to return to the Server Properties window. 10. Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 25 See "Installing the Printer Driver" on the network status sheet, then click Finish. 9.
8. Click the Close button to return to the Printers and Faxes window. 11. Make sure that the Device matches the Host Name or IP address shown on page 26 to install the printer driver. Click the Close button to return to the Server Properties window. 10. Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 25 See "Installing the Printer Driver" on the network status sheet, then click Finish. 9.
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Select the port you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 4. Installing the Printer Driver 1. Follow the on -screen instructions to install the printer driver. 3. When you created for Network Printing Insert the printer software CD in the Install From Disk dialog box. 26 Setting Up Your System for the printer, then click OK. 5. Click OK in your CD or DVD drive. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions to finish installing the printer driver. 6.
Select the port you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 4. Installing the Printer Driver 1. Follow the on -screen instructions to install the printer driver. 3. When you created for Network Printing Insert the printer software CD in the Install From Disk dialog box. 26 Setting Up Your System for the printer, then click OK. 5. Click OK in your CD or DVD drive. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions to finish installing the printer driver. 6.
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... OS X 10.5 Bonjour Printing 1. Open System Preferences. 2. Select the printer model that is connected with Bonjour. 5. Open Print & Fax. 3. Mac OS X Installing the Printer Driver 1. Click More Printers, select EPSON TCP/IP from the drop down list, and then select the printer model. 5. Click Add. Open System Preferences. 2. Click Add. Click the + button to add...
... OS X 10.5 Bonjour Printing 1. Open System Preferences. 2. Select the printer model that is connected with Bonjour. 5. Open Print & Fax. 3. Mac OS X Installing the Printer Driver 1. Click More Printers, select EPSON TCP/IP from the drop down list, and then select the printer model. 5. Click Add. Open System Preferences. 2. Click Add. Click the + button to add...
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...OS X 10.4 Bonjour/Rendezvous Printing 1. Open the Printer Setup Utility, and then click Add. 4. Open the Printer Setup Utility and click Add. 4. Click More Printers, select EPSON TCP/IP from the drop-down list, then select the printer model. 5. Click Add. 28 Setting Up Your .... 3. Open the Applications folder. 2. Note: If your printer is connected with Bonjour. Select the printer model that is not displayed with TCP/IP, click More Printers, select EPSON TCP/IP from the drop down list, then select the printer model. 5. TCP/IP Printing 1. Open the Applications folder....
...OS X 10.4 Bonjour/Rendezvous Printing 1. Open the Printer Setup Utility, and then click Add. 4. Open the Printer Setup Utility and click Add. 4. Click More Printers, select EPSON TCP/IP from the drop-down list, then select the printer model. 5. Click Add. 28 Setting Up Your .... 3. Open the Applications folder. 2. Note: If your printer is connected with Bonjour. Select the printer model that is not displayed with TCP/IP, click More Printers, select EPSON TCP/IP from the drop down list, then select the printer model. 5. TCP/IP Printing 1. Open the Applications folder....
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...on EpsonNet Config. Chapter 3 Network Software This chapter explains how to use EpsonNet Config included on the software CD shipped with your printer. EpsonNet Config for Windows About EpsonNet Config EpsonNet Config allows administrators to start it. 2. Note: Be sure to use the network... software provided with your printer. Click EpsonNet Config to configure the network interface. The EpsonNet Config User's Guide appears. From the Help menu, select EpsonNet Config...
...on EpsonNet Config. Chapter 3 Network Software This chapter explains how to use EpsonNet Config included on the software CD shipped with your printer. EpsonNet Config for Windows About EpsonNet Config EpsonNet Config allows administrators to start it. 2. Note: Be sure to use the network... software provided with your printer. Click EpsonNet Config to configure the network interface. The EpsonNet Config User's Guide appears. From the Help menu, select EpsonNet Config...