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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 19 Installing the Printer Software 20 Windows 20 Macintosh 22 Adding the Network Port 23 Windows 23 Mac OS X 25 4
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 19 Installing the Printer Software 20 Windows 20 Macintosh 22 Adding the Network Port 23 Windows 23 Mac OS X 25 4
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... network using the network interface on your network. For information about using 10Base-T or 100Base-TX. 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 connects to the network. About... This Guide This Network Guide contains information about your printer, see your printer and computer network settings. This does not imply that exist on your printer, and allows you want to configure the network interface to work only with your...
... network using the network interface on your network. For information about using 10Base-T or 100Base-TX. 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 connects to the network. About... This Guide This Network Guide contains information about your printer, see your printer and computer network settings. This does not imply that exist on your printer, and allows you want to configure the network interface to work only with your...
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...; This guide is synonymous with "Supervisor." ❏ The term "network interface" refers to the built-in Ethernet interface of the printer in this guide. ❏ Some screen shots in this guide refers to the person responsible for network administrators, and many of your...guide require detailed network knowledge and administrator rights. ❏ The term "network administrator" in this guide may list a printer name other than your printer. Operating Environment The network interface supports the following environments. This does not alter the instructions. c Cautions must be ...
...; This guide is synonymous with "Supervisor." ❏ The term "network interface" refers to the built-in Ethernet interface of the printer in this guide. ❏ Some screen shots in this guide refers to the person responsible for network administrators, and many of your...guide require detailed network knowledge and administrator rights. ❏ The term "network administrator" in this guide may list a printer name other than your printer. Operating Environment The network interface supports the following environments. This does not alter the instructions. c Cautions must be ...
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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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... interface is connected to a network. Network connector The RJ-45 connector is not connected to a network. If the light on the right is off, the printer is used to connect an Ethernet cable to the network.
... interface is connected to a network. Network connector The RJ-45 connector is not connected to a network. If the light on the right is off, the printer is used to connect an Ethernet cable to the network.
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... utility that allows you to configure the network interface. Protocol -- a dynamic host configuration protocol. TCP/IP -- About the Software The software CD provided with your printer includes the following network software. ❏ EpsonNet Config for Windows is a protocol that assigns dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network. It is a Windows-based...
... utility that allows you to configure the network interface. Protocol -- a dynamic host configuration protocol. TCP/IP -- About the Software The software CD provided with your printer includes the following network software. ❏ EpsonNet Config for Windows is a protocol that assigns dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network. It is a Windows-based...
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... the functions and operations of the network interface using EpsonNet Config. Connect the network interface to the network. Configure the network interface and install the printer driver. For Windows users, see "About EpsonNet Config" on your computers. See "Connecting the Network Interface to set . 3. Configure the network interface using EpsonNet Config...
... the functions and operations of the network interface using EpsonNet Config. Connect the network interface to the network. Configure the network interface and install the printer driver. For Windows users, see "About EpsonNet Config" on your computers. See "Connecting the Network Interface to set . 3. Configure the network interface using EpsonNet Config...
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...network interface to prevent malfunction. ❏ Do not connect or disconnect the network cable when the printer is on. Note for your printer. If you can configure the network interface to use the printer on by default, you want to the network. Setting Up the Network Interface Connecting the Network ... Setting Up Your System for details. Connect one end of data, we recommend using the highest speed available for Mac OS X: Since the printer supports Bonjour and is turned off. 2. When you can use TCP/IP on the network interface, and the other end to the network. 1.
...network interface to prevent malfunction. ❏ Do not connect or disconnect the network cable when the printer is on. Note for your printer. If you can configure the network interface to use the printer on by default, you want to the network. Setting Up the Network Interface Connecting the Network ... Setting Up Your System for details. Connect one end of data, we recommend using the highest speed available for Mac OS X: Since the printer supports Bonjour and is turned off. 2. When you can use TCP/IP on the network interface, and the other end to the network. 1.
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...255 (default setting is 255.255.255.000) DEFAULT GATEWAY 000.000.000.000 to 255.255.255.255 (default setting is turned on the printer's control panel (available only when NEWORK SETUP is set the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway from the control panel: 1. Configuring the... Network Interface After connecting the printer to the network, you need to configure the network interface for Network Printing 17 The following items are used to make network settings on , ...
...255 (default setting is 255.255.255.000) DEFAULT GATEWAY 000.000.000.000 to 255.255.255.255 (default setting is turned on the printer's control panel (available only when NEWORK SETUP is set the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway from the control panel: 1. Configuring the... Network Interface After connecting the printer to the network, you need to configure the network interface for Network Printing 17 The following items are used to make network settings on , ...
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...). Press . Then continue with step 14. ❏ If you selected PANEL as the IP address setting, press the + Cancel/ Reset button to set when the printer is the MAC address): arp -s XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX YY-YY-YY-YY-YY-YY After typing the command, continue with step 10. ❏ If... have changed the value of the last octet, press r. Then use the arp command to set the IP address from the DHCP server whenever the printer is reset or turned on. ❏ Choose PANEL if you want to provide IP addresses automatically. When you have changed the value of the last...
...). Press . Then continue with step 14. ❏ If you selected PANEL as the IP address setting, press the + Cancel/ Reset button to set when the printer is the MAC address): arp -s XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX YY-YY-YY-YY-YY-YY After typing the command, continue with step 10. ❏ If... have changed the value of the last octet, press r. Then use the arp command to set the IP address from the DHCP server whenever the printer is reset or turned on. ❏ Choose PANEL if you want to provide IP addresses automatically. When you have changed the value of the last...
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...IP address. For Windows, you can also use the EpsonNet Config software to exit the printer menu. 14. Press the Menu r button on ; See "Printing a Network Status Sheet" below to enter the printer's menu system. 4. Press d to print the network status sheet. Setting Up Your...u or d to change each octet value, then press r to highlight NETWORK STATUS SHEET, then press r. 6. You can install the printer software (see "Installing the Printer Software" on again. otherwise the network interface may not work correctly. 15. Printing a Network Status Sheet 1. Now you 'll need ...
...IP address. For Windows, you can also use the EpsonNet Config software to exit the printer menu. 14. Press the Menu r button on ; See "Printing a Network Status Sheet" below to enter the printer's menu system. 4. Press d to print the network status sheet. Setting Up Your...u or d to change each octet value, then press r to highlight NETWORK STATUS SHEET, then press r. 6. You can install the printer software (see "Installing the Printer Software" on again. otherwise the network interface may not work correctly. 15. Printing a Network Status Sheet 1. Now you 'll need ...
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Installing the Printer Software To print to the network printer, you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue. 3. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Run Setup.exe. Insert the printer software CD in your operating system. Windows 1. See the appropriate section below for Network Printing If you need to install the printer driver (printer software) on your computer. Click Install. 20 Setting Up Your System for your CD or DVD drive. 2.
Installing the Printer Software To print to the network printer, you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue. 3. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Run Setup.exe. Insert the printer software CD in your operating system. Windows 1. See the appropriate section below for Network Printing If you need to install the printer driver (printer software) on your computer. Click Install. 20 Setting Up Your System for your CD or DVD drive. 2.
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When you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 5. See "Adding the Network Port" on your desktop, and register your printer. 7. Select LPT1: as the printer port, then click OK. 6. Setting Up Your System for your computer if prompted. When you 're done, click Exit and eject the CD. Restart your printer. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all necessary software and manuals, place a link to Special Offers on page 23 to create a network port for Network Printing 21
When you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 5. See "Adding the Network Port" on your desktop, and register your printer. 7. Select LPT1: as the printer port, then click OK. 6. Setting Up Your System for your computer if prompted. When you 're done, click Exit and eject the CD. Restart your printer. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all necessary software and manuals, place a link to Special Offers on page 23 to create a network port for Network Printing 21
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When you're done, click Exit and eject the CD. Restart your CD or DVD drive. 2. Double-click the Epson icon. 3. Insert the printer software CD in your computer if prompted. Click Install. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all necessary software and manuals, place a link to Special Offers on page 23 to create a network port for Network Printing See "Adding the Network Port" on your desktop, and register your printer. 22 Setting Up Your System for your printer. 5. Mac OS X 1.
When you're done, click Exit and eject the CD. Restart your CD or DVD drive. 2. Double-click the Epson icon. 3. Insert the printer software CD in your computer if prompted. Click Install. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all necessary software and manuals, place a link to Special Offers on page 23 to create a network port for Network Printing See "Adding the Network Port" on your desktop, and register your printer. 22 Setting Up Your System for your printer. 5. Mac OS X 1.
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... the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 and select Printer Properties or Properties. 3. Click the Ports tab, then click Add Port. 4. Select Standard TCP/IP Port, then click the New Port button. 5. Setting Up Your System for your computer, you need to add the network port. When the printer port wizard... opens, click Next. Click Start or , click Control Panel, and then click View Devices and Printers (Windows 7), Printer or Printers (Windows Vista), or Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). 2. Adding the Network Port After ...
... the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 and select Printer Properties or Properties. 3. Click the Ports tab, then click Add Port. 4. Select Standard TCP/IP Port, then click the New Port button. 5. Setting Up Your System for your computer, you need to add the network port. When the printer port wizard... opens, click Next. Click Start or , click Control Panel, and then click View Devices and Printers (Windows 7), Printer or Printers (Windows Vista), or Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). 2. Adding the Network Port After ...
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You can now use the printer on the network status sheet, in the Printer Name or IP Address text box. Then click Next. 7. On the next screen, click Finish. Enter the printer's IP address, shown on your network. 24 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 6.
You can now use the printer on the network status sheet, in the Printer Name or IP Address text box. Then click Next. 7. On the next screen, click Finish. Enter the printer's IP address, shown on your network. 24 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 6.
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Bonjour Printing 1. Select the EPSON TCP/IP printer model. (If you don't see it listed, click More Printers and select EPSON TCP/IP from the drop down list.) 5. Setting Up Your System for your network. Mac OS X See the section below for Network Printing 25 TCP/IP Printing 1. Select the printer model that is connected with...
Bonjour Printing 1. Select the EPSON TCP/IP printer model. (If you don't see it listed, click More Printers and select EPSON TCP/IP from the drop down list.) 5. Setting Up Your System for your network. Mac OS X See the section below for Network Printing 25 TCP/IP Printing 1. Select the printer model that is connected with...
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...'s Guide. 1. Click the links on the left side of the screen to get information on the software CD shipped with your printer. EpsonNet Config for Windows About EpsonNet Config EpsonNet Config allows administrators to Programs or All Programs, select EpsonNet, and then select EpsonNet... Config. The EpsonNet Config User's Guide appears. Note: Be sure to use the network software provided with your printer. Click Start, point to configure the network interface. Chapter 3 Network Software This chapter explains how to use EpsonNet Config included on using...
...'s Guide. 1. Click the links on the left side of the screen to get information on the software CD shipped with your printer. EpsonNet Config for Windows About EpsonNet Config EpsonNet Config allows administrators to Programs or All Programs, select EpsonNet, and then select EpsonNet... Config. The EpsonNet Config User's Guide appears. Note: Be sure to use the network software provided with your printer. Click Start, point to configure the network interface. Chapter 3 Network Software This chapter explains how to use EpsonNet Config included on using...
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... Macintosh HD icon. The EpsonNet Config User's Guide appears. Click the links on the left side of the network interface for the URL in your printer. Note: You must first set the IP address before using EpsonNet Config. Network Software 27 Accessing the EpsonNet Config User's Guide The EpsonNet Config User... About EpsonNet Config EpsonNet Config allows administrators to access the EpsonNet Config User's Guide. 1. By typing the IP address of the screen to configure the printer for use EpsonNet Config included on EpsonNet Config.
... Macintosh HD icon. The EpsonNet Config User's Guide appears. Click the links on the left side of the network interface for the URL in your printer. Note: You must first set the IP address before using EpsonNet Config. Network Software 27 Accessing the EpsonNet Config User's Guide The EpsonNet Config User... About EpsonNet Config EpsonNet Config allows administrators to access the EpsonNet Config User's Guide. 1. By typing the IP address of the screen to configure the printer for use EpsonNet Config included on EpsonNet Config.
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...27 for Macintosh users for Windows or Macintosh. When you want to configure from the list and then click Launch Browser. ❏ Open your printer. 2. If you select Auto, DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP address automatically. Do not run EpsonNet Config for instructions. 3. See "Printing... the network interface using EpsonNet Config. 1. Run EpsonNet Config in the IP address of the network interface, use EpsonNet Config. Select the printer you want to set for acquiring the IP address. See "About EpsonNet Config" on page 26 for Windows users, or see "About ...
...27 for Macintosh users for Windows or Macintosh. When you want to configure from the list and then click Launch Browser. ❏ Open your printer. 2. If you select Auto, DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP address automatically. Do not run EpsonNet Config for instructions. 3. See "Printing... the network interface using EpsonNet Config. 1. Run EpsonNet Config in the IP address of the network interface, use EpsonNet Config. Select the printer you want to set for acquiring the IP address. See "About EpsonNet Config" on page 26 for Windows users, or see "About ...