Page 2 - Copyright and Trademarks
Copyright and Trademarks 2 Copyright and Trademarks All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Cor...
Page 4 - Contents
Contents 4 Copyright and Trademarks Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Chapter 1 Introduction About Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 5 - Chapter 3
Contents 5 Windows Server 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Macintosh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 6 - Chapter 5
Contents 6 Chapter 5 Tips for Administrators Setting an IP Address on the Printer’s Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Network Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Universal P...
Page 7 - Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions 7 Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes w Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer.
Page 8 - Chapter 1; Introduction; About Your Printer; Windows; About This Guide; For information about your printer, see your User’s Guide.
Introduction 8 Chapter 1 Introduction About Your Printer Your printer has a built-in Ethernet interface and can connect anywhere on your network using 10Base-T or 100Base-TX. The built-in Ethernet interface, which is called the network interface in this manual, automatically selects the correct stan...
Page 9 - Operating Environment; The network interface supports the following environments.; Features of the Network Interface; Supports multiple protocols.
Introduction 9 ❏ The term “network administrator” refers to the person responsible for maintaining the network. “Administrator” is synonymous with “Supervisor” in this guide. ❏ The term “network interface” refers to the built-in Ethernet interface of the printer in this guide. Operating Environment ...
Page 10 - Supports SNMP and MIB.; Network Interface Operation; Status Light
Introduction 10 ❏ Supports SNMP and MIB. ❏ Supports SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol). ❏ Supports Bonjour on Mac OS X 10.4 or later. ❏ Supports Rendezvous on Mac OS X 10.3.9. Network Interface Operation Status Light The indicator lights provide you with important information on the operations of t...
Page 11 - About the Software; Terms and Concepts
Introduction 11 c Caution: You must use a category-5 shielded twisted-pair cable to connect the network interface to a network. About the Software The Software CD-ROM provided with your printer includes the following network software. Note: The software provided varies depending on your printer mode...
Page 12 - Chapter 2; How To; Overview; Check the network interface operation.
How To 12 Chapter 2 How To Overview This section describes the general procedure on how to set up the network interface for use on a network. 1. Check the network interface operation. Check the functions and operations of the network interface, such as status lights and RJ-45 connector. See “Network...
Page 13 - Selecting a Printing Method for Windows; Printing Method Features; Advantages; Disadvantages; No computer as a network interface is required.
How To 13 Selecting a Printing Method for Windows Check if there is a Windows Vista/XP/Server 2003/2000 print server on your network, and then use the suggestions below. If a print server exists, set the printer to connect with LPR on the server and turn it into a shared printer. Your clients can th...
Page 14 - No special print utility is required.; Epson Status Monitor cannot be used.; Installing Components on Your Computer; About Installing Components on Your Computer; or
How To 14 ❏ No special print utility is required. Disadvantages ❏ Epson Status Monitor cannot be used. ❏ You cannot print via a router. ❏ It takes longer to start printing because more time is required to search for a network printer. Note: Instructions for setting up Microsoft network shared printi...
Page 15 - Install
How To 15 3. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. If they are already installed, go to the next chapter. The following table lists the components required for configuring the network interface with EpsonNet Config. The following table lists the components required for network...
Page 16 - Windows XP; go to the next chapter.
How To 16 The necessary components are now installed. Go to the section “Connecting the Network Interface to the Network” on page 21. Windows XP For Windows XP, use the following procedure to install the necessary components. 1. Click Start , highlight Control Panel , and then click Network and Inte...
Page 19 - For LPR or Microsoft Network Shared printing:; OK; Network and Dial-up Connections screen appears.; Properties
How To 19 5. For LPR or Microsoft Network Shared printing: Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) on the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box to open the Internet Protocols (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box. Set the IP address and so on if necessary, then click OK . 6. Restart the computer. The...
Page 20 - Macintosh
How To 20 The following table lists the components required for network printing. 4. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Install to install them, as described below. For LPR:Select Protocol and then click Add . In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Internet Protocol (T...
Page 21 - Apply Now; button to save any changes.; Setting Up the Network Interface; Connecting the Network Interface to the Network; Make sure that your printer is turned off.
How To 21 5. Click the Apply Now button to save any changes. Go to the next section. Setting Up the Network Interface Connecting the Network Interface to the Network Follow the instructions below to connect the network interface to the network. For more information, see the Start Here sheet that cam...
Page 22 - Configuring the Network Interface for Windows; With Windows Vista, if you see the AutoPlay window, click; Continue; Select the printer and then click the; Next
How To 22 Configuring the Network Interface for Windows Configure the network interface for use on the TCP/IP network and install the printer driver on your computer. 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. With Windows Vista, if you see the AutoPlay window, click Run Epsetup.exe . When y...
Page 23 - Automatic
How To 23 6. If you see the following screen, you can select a method for specifying the IP address. If you select Automatic , DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP address automatically. If you want to set the IP address manually, select Manual and then enter the IP address, subnet mask, and def...
Page 24 - Enter the printer name. If you want to print a test page, select the; Print test page; check; Select the default printer, and then click the; button, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
How To 24 9. Enter the printer name. If you want to print a test page, select the Print test page check box. Click the Next button. Note: If the Windows Security Alert window appears, click the Unblock button. 10. Select the default printer, and then click the Next button. 11. Click the Finish butto...
Page 25 - Configuring the Network Interface for Macintosh; The; Select the printer and then click the
How To 25 Configuring the Network Interface for Macintosh Configure the network interface for use on the TCP/IP network and install the printer driver on your computer. 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The EPSON folder opens automatically. 2. Double-click the Mac OS X icon in the E...
Page 26 - Select a method for specifying the IP address. If you select; and then enter the IP address, subnet mask, and; Check the settings you have made, and then click the
How To 26 7. Select a method for specifying the IP address. If you select Automatic , DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP address automatically. If you want to set the IP address manually, select Manual and then enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Click the Next button. Note...
Page 27 - Finish; Setting Up the Printer; System Preferences; button to add a new printer.; Add; Now you can use the printer on the TCP/IP network.
How To 27 9. Click the Finish button, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Follow the steps below to set up the printer. Setting Up the Printer Mac OS X 10.5 1. Open System Preferences . 2. Open Print & Fax . 3. Click the + button to add a new printer. 4. Sele...
Page 28 - Mac OS X 10.4 or below; from the drop-down list, and then select the; Installing the Printer Driver; About Installing the Printer Driver; LPR printing; to start the Add Printer wizard.
How To 28 Mac OS X 10.4 or below 1. Open the Applications folder. 2. Open the Utilities folder. 3. Open Printer Setup Utility , and then click Add . 4. For Mac OS X 10.4, select the printer model that is connected with Bonjour. For Mac OS X 10.3, select Rendezvous from the drop-down list, and then s...
Page 29 - Add a local printer; radio button, and then select
How To 29 3. Click Add a local printer . 4. Select the Create a new port radio button, and then select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list. Then click Next .
Page 30 - Installing the printer driver
How To 30 5. Enter the IP address of the network interface and then click Next . If you don’t know the IP address, you can print a network status sheet. See “Printing a Network Status Sheet” on page 56. 6. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Select the Standard radio button and the...
Page 32 - Create a new port
How To 32 Note: You must clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box because the printer is attached directly to the network, not to a Windows XP computer. 4. Select the Create a new port radio button, and then select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list. Then click N...
Page 37 - in the Install From Disk dialog box.; and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.; to start the Add Printer wizard, and then click
How To 37 4. Click Browse . 5. Select the CD-ROM drive for Drives, and double-click the WINVISTA_XP_2K , WINXP_2K , or WIN2000 folder. Click Open . 6. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box. 7. Select the model name of the printer, and then click Next . Note: If the Add Printer wizard prompts ...
Page 40 - Bonjour printing
How To 40 4. Click Browse . 5. Select the CD-ROM drive and double-click the ENGLISH\WINVISTA_XP_2K , or WINVISTA_XP folder. Click Open . 6. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box. 7. Select the model name of the printer, and then click Next . Note: If the Add Printer wizard prompts you to sele...
Page 41 - AppleTalk printing
How To 41 4. Click More Printers , select EPSON TCP/IP from the drop-down list, and then select the printer model. 5. Click Add . Mac OS X 10.4 or below Bonjour/Rendezvous printing 1. Open the Applications folder. 2. Open the Utilities folder. 3. Open Printer Setup Utility , and then click Add . 4. ...
Page 42 - and then select the printer model.
How To 42 4. For Mac OS X 10.4, click More Printers , select EPSON Apple Talk from the drop- down list, select the zone, and then select the printer model.For Mac OS X 10.3, select EPSON Apple Talk from the drop-down list, select the zone, and then select the printer model. 5. Click Add .
Page 43 - Network Software; EpsonNet Config for Windows; About EpsonNet Config
Network Software 43 Chapter 3 Network Software This chapter explains how to use the network software provided with your printer. Note: The software provided varies depending on your printer model. EpsonNet Config for Windows About EpsonNet Config EpsonNet Config is a Windows-based configuration soft...
Page 44 - Click the icon located next to EpsonNet Config.; Accessing the EpsonNet Config User’s Guide; EpsonNet Config for Macintosh; User’s Guide
Network Software 44 1. Make sure all the applications are closed, then insert the Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click Install Network Utility . 3. Click the icon located next to EpsonNet Config. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Note: If the Windows Securit...
Page 45 - The EpsonNet Config; EpsonNet Print; About EpsonNet Print
Network Software 45 1. Double-click the Macintosh HD icon. In the Applications folder, double-click the EpsonNet folder, and then double-click the EpsonNet Config folder. Finally, double-click the EpsonNet Config icon. 2. From the Help menu, select EpsonNet Config Help . The EpsonNet Config User’s G...
Page 46 - Installing EpsonNet Print; Install Network Utility; Click the icon located next to EpsonNet Print.
Network Software 46 Installing EpsonNet Print Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet Print. Be sure to install it on a computer connected to the network. Note: If EpsonNet Direct Print (the older version of EpsonNet Print) is already installed on your computer, you need to uninstall it before in...
Page 47 - Adding a port for a printer assigned with a dynamic IP address
Network Software 47 Adding a port for a printer assigned with a dynamic IP address 1. For Windows Vista: Click Start , Control Panel , and then Printer . Click Add a printer to start the Add Printer wizard. For Windows XP: Click Start and then Printers and Faxes . Under Printer Tasks, click Add a pr...
Page 48 - Select the target printer, and then click
Network Software 48 3. Select the target printer, and then click Next . Note: ❏ If the target printer is not in the list, click the Search Again button to search the printers using new parameters. ❏ If you want to search printers in other segments, click the N/W Settings button. Select the Specific ...
Page 50 - Adding a port for a printer assigned with a static IP address
Network Software 50 Adding a port for a printer assigned with a static IP address 1. For Windows Vista: Click Start , Control Panel , and then Printer . Click Add a printer to start the Add Printer wizard. For Windows XP: Click Start and then Printers and Faxes . Under Printer Tasks, click Add a pri...
Page 51 - edit box. Then click
Network Software 51 4. Enter the printer’s name and the port name is automatically entered to the Port Name edit box. Then click Next . 5. Confirm the information about the printer’s port you want to configure, and then click Finish . You need to install the printer driver. See the next section for ...
Page 52 - Configuring the Printer Port
Network Software 52 Installing the Printer Driver Install the printer driver that comes with your printer. 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the printer. 2. Close the EPSON Installation Program screen if it appears. 3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears. 4....
Page 53 - LPR enhanced printing:
Network Software 53 4. Make the appropriate settings for the desired port. LPR enhanced printing: Select the LPR Printing radio button, and then specify the queue name (up to 32 characters). LPR enhanced printing sends a print job to the target network printer without spooling all of the print data....
Page 54 - Chapter 4; Troubleshooting; General Problems; Unable to start EpsonNet Config.
Troubleshooting 54 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting General Problems Cannot configure the network interface or cannot print from the network. Cannot print even if you have assigned the IP address to the computer and the printer. Unable to start EpsonNet Config. Cause What to do The printer settings or netw...
Page 56 - Problems Specific to Your Network Environment; To print a network status sheet, follow the steps below.; Right; button on the printer’s control panel once to enter the Menu mode.; button until; Down; button until NETWORK SHEET appears.; button again to print the network status sheet.
Troubleshooting 56 Problems Specific to Your Network Environment Windows 2000 Environment A dial-up connection dialog box appears when printing with TCP/IP via EpsonNet Print. Printing a Network Status Sheet Before you start configuring the network interface, be sure to print a network status sheet ...
Page 57 - Tips for Administrators; Setting an IP Address on the Printer’s Control Panel; AUTO; IP ADDRESS
Tips for Administrators 57 Chapter 5 Tips for Administrators Setting an IP Address on the Printer’s Control Panel After connecting the printer to the network, you need to set the IP address for the network interface. To set the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway from the control panel, fol...
Page 58 - Network Menu; Universal Plug and Play; My Network Places
Tips for Administrators 58 9. Print a network status sheet to confirm the new IP address. Note: See the User’s Guide for more information about settings on the printer’s control panel. Network Menu These items are used to make network settings on the printer’s control panel. Note: To activate the Ne...
Page 59 - Uninstalling Software; Windows Vista
Tips for Administrators 59 Uninstalling Software Follow the steps below to uninstall the network software. Windows Vista 1. Click Start , click Control Panel , and then click Uninstall a program . 2. Select the utility you want to uninstall, and then click the Uninstall/Change button. 3. Follow the ...
Page 60 - Uninstall; Follow the on-screen instructions to complete uninstallation.
Tips for Administrators 60 4. Select Uninstall from the pull-down menu. 5. Click the Uninstall button. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete uninstallation. Note: You can also uninstall EpsonNet Config by dragging the folder to the Trash.
Page 61 - Index
Index 61 A Administrator tips , 57 to 60 D Data light , 10 DHCP , 11 , 23 , 57 E EpsonNet Config Macintosh , 44 Windows , 43 EpsonNet EasyInstall , 22 to 24 EpsonNet Print , 45 to 53 G Glossary , 11 I Installation EpsonNet Config , 43 EpsonNet Print , 46 printer driver , 28 to 42 IP address , 57 L L...
