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Epson AcuLaser C1750 Series User’s Guide

Preface

Using This Guide........................................................................ 8

Conventions....................................................................... 8

Product Features........................................................................ 9

About the Epson AcuLaser C1750 Series. . .............................................. 9

Features........................................................................... 9

Chapter 1 Specifications

Specifications.......................................................................... 11

Chapter 2 Basic Operation

Main Components..................................................................... 15

Front View........................................................................ 15

Rear View......................................................................... 16

Operator Panel.................................................................... 16

Printing a Panel Settings Page............................................................ 18

The Operator Panel................................................................ 18

The Printer Setting Utility........................................................... 18

Power Saver Mode...................................................................... 19

Exiting the Power Saver Mode........................................................ 19

Chapter 3 Printer Management Software

Print Driver........................................................................... 20

EpsonNet Config....................................................................... 20

Creating an Administrative Password................................................. 20

Printer Setting Utility (Windows Only).................................................... 21

Status Monitor (Windows Only).......................................................... 22

Launcher (Windows Only). . . ............................................................ 23

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Chapter 4 Network Basics

Overview of Network Setup and Configuration.............................................. 24

Connecting Your Printer. . . . . ........................................................... 24

Connecting Printer to Computer or Network........................................... 25

Setting the IP Address................................................................... 28

TCP/IP and IP Addresses............................................................ 28

Automatically Setting the Printer’s IP Address.......................................... 28

Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address.................................... 28

Assigning an IP Address (for IPv4 Mode).............................................. 30

Verifying the IP Settings............................................................. 32

Printing and Checking the Printer Settings Page......................................... 33

Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Windows..................................... 34

Identifying Print Driver Pre-install Status (for Network Connection Setup).................. 34

USB Connection Setup.............................................................. 36

Network Connection Setup.......................................................... 38

Configuring Wireless Settings (Epson AcuLaser C1750W Only). .......................... 39

Setting Up for Shared Printing....................................................... 74

Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Mac OS X..................................... 83

Installing the Driver................................................................ 83

Adding a Printer................................................................... 84

Chapter 5 Printing Basics

About Print Media..................................................................... 91

Print Media Usage Guidelines........................................................ 91

Print Media That Can Damage Your Printer............................................ 92

Supported Print Media.................................................................. 92

Usable Print Media................................................................. 93

Loading Print Media.................................................................... 95

Capacity.......................................................................... 95

Print Media Dimensions............................................................ 96

Loading Print Media in the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF).................................. 96

Loading Print Media in the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI)................................. 105

Manual Duplex Printing (Windows Print Driver Only).................................. 111

Using the Output Tray Extension.................................................... 115

Printing............................................................................. 115

Sending a Job to Print.............................................................. 115

Canceling a Print Job.............................................................. 116

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Selecting Printing Options.......................................................... 117

Printing Custom Size Paper......................................................... 122

Checking Status of Print Data....................................................... 124

Printing a Report Page............................................................. 125

Printer Settings................................................................... 126

Printing with Web Services on Devices (WSD)............................................. 129

Adding Roles of Print Services...................................................... 129

Printer Setup..................................................................... 130

Chapter 6 Using the Operator Panel Menus

Understanding the Printer Menus........................................................ 132

Information Pgs.................................................................. 132

Billing Meters.................................................................... 133

Admin Menu..................................................................... 133

Panel Language................................................................... 149

Panel Lock Function................................................................... 149

Enabling the Panel Lock............................................................ 149

Disabling the Panel Lock........................................................... 150

Setting the PowerSaver Time Option..................................................... 151

Resetting to Factory Defaults............................................................ 151

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Clearing Jams......................................................................... 152

Avoiding Jams.................................................................... 152

Identifying the Location of Paper Jams. . . ............................................. 153

Clearing Paper Jams From the Front of the Printer...................................... 154

Clearing Paper Jams From the Back of the Printer...................................... 155

Clearing Paper Jams From the Center Output Tray..................................... 157

Jam Problems.................................................................... 160

Basic Printer Problems................................................................. 161

Display Problems..................................................................... 161

Printing Problems..................................................................... 162

Print Quality Problems................................................................. 164

The Output Is Too Light........................................................... 164

Toner Smears or Print Comes Off/Stain on Back Side................................... 165

Random Spots/Blurred Images...................................................... 166

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The Entire Output Is Blank......................................................... 166

Streaks Appear on the Output....................................................... 167

Pitched Color Dots................................................................ 167

Vertical Blanks................................................................... 167

Mottle........................................................................... 168

Ghosting........................................................................ 168

Fog............................................................................. 169

Bead-Carry-Out (BCO)............................................................ 170

Auger Mark...................................................................... 171

Wrinkled/Stained Paper............................................................ 171

The Top Margin Is Incorrect........................................................ 172

Color Registration Is out of Alignment............................................... 173

Protrudent/Bumpy Paper........................................................... 175

Adjusting Color Registration............................................................ 175

Performing Auto Correct........................................................... 175

Printing the Color Registration Chart. . . . . . . ......................................... 176

Determining Values............................................................... 177

Entering Values................................................................... 178

Noise................................................................................ 180

Other Problems....................................................................... 182

Understanding Printer Messages......................................................... 182

Contacting Service..................................................................... 193

Getting Help......................................................................... 193

LCD Panel Messages. . . . . . . ........................................................ 193

Status Monitor Alerts.............................................................. 193

Non Genuine Toner Mode.............................................................. 194

The Operator Panel............................................................... 194

The Printer Setting Utility.......................................................... 194

Chapter 8 Maintenance

Cleaning the Printer................................................................... 196

Cleaning Inside the Printer......................................................... 196

Cleaning the Color Toner Density (CTD) Sensor....................................... 199

Replacing Toner Cartridges. . . . ......................................................... 201

Overview........................................................................ 201

Removing the Toner Cartridges..................................................... 202

Installing a Toner Cartridge......................................................... 204

Ordering Supplies..................................................................... 205

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Consumables..................................................................... 206

When to Order Toner Cartridges.................................................... 206

Storing Consumables.................................................................. 206

Managing the Printer.................................................................. 207

Checking or Managing the Printer with EpsonNet Config................................ 207

Checking Printer Status with Status Monitor (Windows Only)............................ 207

Checking Printer Status Through E-mail.............................................. 208

Conserving Supplies................................................................... 210

Checking Page Counts................................................................. 211

Moving the Printer.................................................................... 212

Appendix A Where To Get Help

Contacting Epson Support.............................................................. 216

Before Contacting Epson. . . . . ...................................................... 216

Help for Users in Europe. . . . ....................................................... 216

Help for Users in Taiwan........................................................... 216

Help for Users in Singapore. ........................................................ 218

Help for Users in Thailand.......................................................... 218

Help for Users in Vietnam.......................................................... 219

Help for Users in Indonesia......................................................... 219

Help for Users in Hong Kong....................................................... 221

Help for Users in Malaysia.......................................................... 221

Help for Users in India............................................................. 222

Help for Users in the Philippines.................................................... 223

Index

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Preface

Copyright and Trademarks

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 Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the

information contained herein.

Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained

herein. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this

product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties

as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or

alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson

Corporation’s operating and maintenance instructions.

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Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

Apple

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Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

EPSON is a registered trademark and EPSON AcuLaser is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be

trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

, Bonjour®, ColorSync®, Macintosh®, and Mac OS® are trademarks of Apple Inc. in the

, Windows Vista®, Windows®, and Windows Server® are trademarks of Microsoft

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Using This Guide

Conventions

1. In this guide, personal computers and workstations are collectively called “computers”.

2. The following terms are used throughout this guide:

Important:

Important information that must be read and followed.

Note:

Additional information that merits emphasis.

See Also:

References within this guide.

3. Orientation of documents or paper is described in this guide as follows:

, , Long Edge Feed (LEF): Loading the document or paper in portrait orientation.

, , Short Edge Feed (SEF): Loading the document or paper in landscape orientation.

LEF Orientation SEF Orientation

* Paper feed direction

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Product Features

About the Epson AcuLaser C1750 Series

The Epson AcuLaser C1750 series consists of the following two products:

❏ Epson AcuLaser C1750N: Network capable model

❏ Epson AcuLaser C1750W: Wireless communication capable model

Features

This section describes the product features and indicates their links.

2 Sided Print (Manual)

2 Sided Print is to print two or more pages on the

front and back sides of a single sheet of paper

manually. This feature allows you to reduce the

paper consumption.

For more information, see “Manual Duplex

Printing (Windows Print Driver Only)” on page

111.

Multiple-Up Print

Multiple-Up enables you to print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper. This feature allows you to reduce the paper consumption.

For more information, see the print driver’s Help.

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Printing Through Wireless Connection

(Wireless Print) (Epson AcuLaser C1750W

Only)

The Wireless LAN feature on your printer

allows you to install the printer at any location,

and enables printing without a wired

connection to your computer.

The Wireless LAN feature is unavailable

depending on the region you purchased.

For more information, see “Configuring

Wireless Settings (Epson AcuLaser C1750W

Only)” on page 39.

Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI)

Print media loaded on the PSI is given precedence over those loaded on the multipurpose feeder (MPF). Using the PSI allows you to use other types or sizes of print media preferentially over the regular print media loaded on the MPF.

For more information, see “Loading Print Media in the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI)” on page 105.

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Chapter 1

Specifications

This chapter lists the main specifications of the printer. Note that the specifications of the product may

change without prior notice.

Items Description

Product Code Epson AcuLaser C1750N 220V: C11CB71021

Epson AcuLaser C1750N 110V: C11CB71031

Epson AcuLaser C1750W 220V: C11CB71041

Epson AcuLaser C1750W 110V: C11CB71051

Type Desktop

Printing method LED Xerography

Important:

LED + LED electrophotographic system

Fusing system Thermal fusing system using a belt

Continuous print speed

Resolution Data Processing Resolution:

A4 : When plain paper fed is from the multipurpose feeder

Color 1 Sided

Monochrome 1 Sided: 15 sheets/min

Important:

*1 Print speed may decrease due to factors such as paper type, paper size, and printing conditions.

*2 When continuously printing a single document of A4

600 × 600 dpi

Output Resolution:

1200 × 2400 dpi

: 12 sheets/min

Tone/Color 256 tones/color (16.7 million colors)

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Items Description

Paper Size Multipurpose feeder:

A4, B5, A5, Legal (8.5 × 14"), Fol io (8.5 × 13"), Letter (8.5 × 11"), Executive, #10 Env, Monarch, DL, C5, Custom Size (Width: 76.2 – 215.9 mm, Length: 127 – 355.6 mm)

Priority sheet inserter:

A4, B5, A5, Legal (8.5 × 14"), Fol io (8.5 × 13"), Letter (8.5 × 11"), Executive, #10 Env, Monarch, DL, C5, Custom Size (Width: 76.2 – 215.9 mm, Length: 190.5 – 355.6 mm)

Image loss: 4.1 mm from the top, bottom, left, and right edges

Paper Type Plain, Bond, Lightweight Cardstock, Lightweight Glossy Cardstock, Recycled,

Labels, Envelope, Letterhead, Pre-Printed, Hole Punched, Colored, Special, Custom Type

Important:

❏ Use only the recommended paper. Using paper other than that

recommended for the printer can cause printing problems. Do not use special ink jet paper.

❏ Note that poor printing quality due to paper-related printing problems

can occur when using the printer in an environment that is dry, cold, or very humid.

❏ Printing over the printed side or on the reverse side of paper that already

has been printed on can result in poor print quality.

❏ When printing on envelopes, use envelopes that do not have adhesive

applied.

❏ The type of paper being used and environmental conditions can affect

printing quality. Because of this, it is recommended that you test print and confirm proper print quality before using the printer.

Paper capacity Standard:

Multipurpose feeder: 150 sheets; Priority sheet inserter: 10 sheets

Output tray capacity Standard: approximately 100 sheets (face down)

2-sided Printing Feature Standard (Manual)

Memory capacity Standard: 128 MB (Onboard)

Important:

The above memory capacity does not guarantee print quality depending on the type and content of print data.

Hard disk —

Page Description Language — (Host-based)

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Supported OS

Interface Epson AcuLaser C1750N:

Supported protocol TCP/IP (LPR, Port9100, WSD, HTTP, SMTP, RARP, AutoIP), SNMP, DHCP, BOOTP,

Power AC 110 – 127 V ± 10%; 7 A; both 50/60 Hz ± 3 Hz

Windows® XP, Windows® XP x64 Edition, Windows Vista®, Windows Vista x64 Edition, Windows Server® 2003, Windows Server® 2003 x64 Edition, Windows Server Server

Important:

*1 For the latest information about the supported operating systems, contact our Customer Support Center or your dealer.

*2 Mac OS

Standard: USB 1.1/2.0 (Hi-Speed), Ethernet (10Base-T, 100Base-TX)

Epson AcuLaser C1750W:

Standard: USB 1.1/2.0 (Hi-Speed), Ethernet (10Base-T, 100Base-TX), IEEE802.11b/g/n

Bonjour (mDNS)

AC 220 – 240 V ± 10%; 5 A; both 50/60 Hz ± 3 Hz

2008 R2 x64 Edition, Windows® 7, Windows® 7 x64 Edition, Mac

2008, Windows Server® 2008 x64 Edition, Windows

X 10.3.9 – 10.6 are supported.

Power consumption Maximum: 340 W, During Mode 2 of Power Saver Mode: 7 W or less

Average:

During standby: 69 W, During continuous color printing: 340 W, During continuous monochrome printing: 340 W

Important:

Mode 1 of Power Saver Mode: 14 W average (The printer does not use electricity when the power is switched off even with the power cord is plugged in.)

Dimensions (main unit only)

Weight Main Unit: 10.55 – 10.65 kg (main unit only, including toner cartridges)

394 (W) × 304 (D)

Important:

*1 When the front cover is closed.

× 234 (H) mm

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Items Description

Usage Environment During Use: Temperature: 10 – 32 ˚C; Humidity: 10 – 85% (except malfunctions

due to dew condensation)

Non-Use: Temperature: -20 – 40 ˚C; Humidity: 5 – 85% (exce pt malfunctions due to dew condensation)

Important:

Until the conditions (temperature and humidity) inside the printer become acclimated to the installation environment, certain qualities of the paper can cause poor printing.

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Chapter 2

Basic Operation

Main Components

This section provides an overview of your Epson AcuLaser C1750 series.

Front View

12 3 4

12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5

1 Operator Panel 2 Center Output Tray

3 Output Tray Extension 4 Print Head Cleaning Rod

5 Toner Access Cover 6 Power Switch

7 Paper Width Guides 8 Multipurpose feeder (MPF)

9Front Cover 10Slide Bar

11 Length Guide 12 Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI)

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9 8

7 6

1 Power Connector 2 Rear Cover Handle

3 USB Port 4 Ethernet Port

5 Rear Door 6 Transfer Roller

7 Paper Chute 8 Paper Feed Roller

9 Transfer Belt 10 Levers

Operator Panel

The operator panel has a liquid crystal display (LCD), buttons, and indicators.

3 4

1. (Energy Saver) Button/Indicator

3 4

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❏ Lights up in the Mode 2 for the Power Saver Mode. Press this button to exit the Power Saver

Mode.

Buttons

❏ Scrolls through menus or items in the Menu mode. To enter numbers or passwords, press

these buttons.

Buttons

❏ Selects submenus or setting values in the Menu mode.

(Cancel Job) Button

❏ Cancels the current print job.

(Error) Indicator

❏ Lights up when an error occurs and blinks when an unrecoverable error occurs.

(Ready) Indicator

❏ Lights up when the printer is ready or the printer is in the Mode 1 for the Power Saver Mode

and blinks when data is being received.

(Back) Button

❏ Switches to the print mode from the top menu of the Menu mode.

❏ Returns to the upper hierarchy of the menu from the submenu of the Menu mode.

Button

❏ Displays the selected menu or item and determines the selected value in the Menu mode.

9. LCD Panel

❏ Displays various settings, instructions, and error messages.

10.

(Menu) Button

❏ Moves to the top menu.

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Printing a Panel Settings Page

The Panel Settings page shows current settings for the operator panel menus.

The Operator Panel

1. Press the (Menu) button.

2. Select Information Pgs, and then press the

3. Select Panel Settings, and then press the

The Panel Settings page is printed.

button.

The Printer Setting Utility

The following procedure uses Microsoft® Windows® XP as an example.

1. Click start — All Programs — EPSON — EPSON Printer Software — EPSON AL-C1750N / EPSON AL-C1750W — Printer Setting Utility.

Note:

The Select Printer window appears in this step, when multiple print drivers are installed on your computer. In this case, click the name of the desired printer listed in Printer Name.

The Printer Setting Utility appears.

2. Click the Printer Settings Report tab.

3. Select Information Pages from the list at the left side of the page.

The Information Pages page is displayed.

4. Click the Panel Settings button.

The Panel Settings page is printed.

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Power Saver Mode

The printer has a power saving feature which reduces power consumption during periods of inactivity. This feature operates in two modes: Mode 1 and Mode 2. The power consumption of the printer in Mode 2 is lower than in Mode 1. As delivered, the printer switches to the Mode 1 five minutes after the last print job is printed. The printer then switches to the Mode 2 after another six minutes of inactivity. When the printer is in the Mode 1, the display shows Ready/Standby. In the Mode 2, all lamps on the operator panel except for the also goes blank and displays nothing.

The factory default settings of five minutes (Mode 1) and six minutes (Mode 2) are changeable within the range of 5 to 30 minutes (Mode 1) and 1 to 6 minutes (Mode 2). The printer returns to the ready-to-print state in about 25 seconds when re-activated.

See Also:

“Setting the PowerSaver Time Option” on page 151

(Energy Saver) button go out. The display

Exiting the Power Saver Mode

The printer automatically exits the Power Saver Mode when it receives a print job from a computer. To manually exit the Mode 1, press any button on the operator panel. To exit the Mode 2, press the (Energy Saver) button.

Note:

❏ Opening and closing the rear door will cause the printer to exit the Mode 1.

❏ When the printer is in the Mode 2, all buttons on the operator panel except for the

button do not function. To use the buttons on the operator panel, press the to exit the Power Saver Mode.

See Also:

“Setting the PowerSaver Time Option” on page 151

( Energy Saver) button

( Energy Saver)

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Chapter 3

Printer Management Software

Print Driver

To access all of your printer’s features, install the print driver from the Software Disc.

The print driver enables your computer and printer to communicate and provides access to your printer features.

See Also:

❏ “Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Windows” on page 34

❏ “Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Mac OS X” on page 83

EpsonNet Config

This section provides information on EpsonNet Config, a hyper text transfer protocol (HTTP)-based web page service that is accessed through your web browser.

These pages give you instant access to printer status, and printer configuration options. Anyone on your network can access the printer using their web browser software. In administrative mode you can change the configuration of the printer, and manage your printer settings without leaving your computer.

Note:

❏ Users who are not given passwords by the administrator can still view the configuration settings and

options in user mode. They will not be able to save or apply any changes to the current configuration.

❏ For details on the menu items of EpsonNet Config, refer to the Help on the Software Disc.

Creating an Administrative Password

1. Launch your web browser.

2. Enter the IP address of the printer in the address bar, and then press the Enter key.

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3. Click the Properties tab.

4. In the left navigation panel, scroll down to Security and select Administrator Settings.

5. Select Enabled for Administrator Mode.

6. In the Administrator Login ID field, enter a name for the administrator.

Note:

The default ID and password are both blank (NULL).

7. In the Administrator Password and Re-enter Password fields, enter a password for the administrator.

8. In the Maximum Login Attempts field, enter the number of login attempts allowed.

9. Click Apply. Your new password has been set and anyone with the administrator name and password can log in and change the printer configuration and settings.

Printer Setting Utility (Windows Only)

The Printer Setting Utility allows you to view or specify the system settings. You can also diagnose the system settings by using the Printer Setting Utility.

The Printer Setting Utility consists of the Printer Settings Report, Printer Maintenance, and Diagnosis tabs.

The Printer Setting Utility is installed with your Epson print driver.

Note:

The Password dialog box appears the first time you try to change settings on Printer Setting Utility when Panel Lock is set on the printer. In this case, enter the password you specified, and click OK to apply the settings.

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Status Monitor (Windows Only)

You can check the printer status with Status Monitor. Double-click the Status Monitor printer icon on the taskbar at the bottom right of the screen. The Select Printer window appears, which displays the printer name, printer connection port, and printer status. Check the column Status to know the current status of your printer.

Status Setting button: Displays the Status Settings screen and allows you to modify the Status Monitor settings.

Click the name of the desired printer listed on the Select Printer window. The Status Monitor window appears.

The Status Monitor window alerts you when there is a warning or when an error occurs, for example, when a paper jam occurs or toner is running low.

By default, the Status Monitor window launches automatically when printing starts. You can specify the conditions for starting the Status Monitor window in Auto start setup.

To change the pop-up settings for the Status Monitor window:

The following procedure uses Microsoft

1. Click start — All Programs — EPSON — Status Monitor — Activate Status Monitor.

The Select Printer window appears.

2. Click Status Setting.

The Status Settings dialog box appears.

3. Select the Pop up setting tab, and then select the type of the pop-up from Auto start setup.

You can also check the toner level of your printer and the job information on the Status Monitor window.

The Status Monitor is installed with your Epson print driver.

Windows® XP as an example.

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Launcher (Windows Only)

Using the Launcher window, you can open the Status Window and Printer Setting Utility.

To use the Launcher, select to install the Launcher when you install the Epson print driver.

The following procedure uses Windows XP as an example.

To open the Launcher window:

1. Click start — All Programs — EPSON — EPSON Printer Software — Launcher.

The Launcher window appears.

2. The Launcher window provides two buttons; Status Window and Printer Setting Utility.

To exit, click the X button at the top-right of the window.

For details, click the Help button/icon of each application.

Status Window Click to open the Status Monitor window.

Network Basics

Overview of Network Setup and Configuration

To set up and configure the network:

1. Connect the printer to the network using the recommended hardware and cables.

2. Turn on the printer and the computer.

3. Print the Printer Settings page and keep it for referencing network settings.

4. Install the driver software on the computer from the Software Disc. For information on driver installation, see the section in this chapter for the specific operating system you are using.

5. Configure the printer’s TCP/IP address, which is required to identify the printer on the network.

❏ Microsoft

automatically set the printer’s Internet Protocol (IP) address if you connect the printer to an established TCP/IP network. You can also manually set the printer’s IP address on the operator panel.

❏ Mac OS

6. Print a Printer Settings page to verify the new settings.

See Also:

“Printing a Printer Settings Page” on page 125

Windows® operating systems: Run the Installer on the Software Disc to

X systems: Manually set the printer’s TCP/IP address on the operator panel.

Connecting Your Printer

Your Epson AcuLaser C1750 series interconnection cables must meet the following requirements:

Connection Type Connection Specifications

Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX compatible

USB USB 1.1/2.0 compatible

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Wireless (Epson AcuLaser C1750W only)

1USB Port

2Ethernet Port

IEEE 802.11b/802.11g/802.11n

Connecting Printer to Computer or Network

1 2

Connect the printer via Ethernet or USB. A USB connection is a direct connection and is not used for networking. An Ethernet connection is used for networking. Hardware and cabling requirements vary for the different connection methods. Ethernet cable and hardware are generally not included with your printer and must be purchased separately.

The available feature for each connection type is shown in the following table.

Connection Type Available Feature

USB When connected via USB, you can instruct print jobs from a computer.

Ethernet When connected via Ethernet, you can instruct print jobs from a computer on

the network.

USB Connection

A local printer is a printer which is directly attached to your computer using the USB cable. If your printer is attached to a network instead of your computer, skip this section and go to “Network Connection” on page 27.

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The following operating systems support USB connection:

❏ Windows XP

❏ Windows XP 64-bit Edition

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2003

❏ Windows Server

❏ Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition

❏ Windows Server 2008

❏ Windows Server 2008 64-bit Edition

❏ Windows Server 2008 R2

❏ Windows Vista

❏ Windows Vista 64-bit Edition

❏ Windows 7

❏ Windows 7 64-bit Edition

❏ Mac OS X 10.3.9/10.4.11/10.5.8 -10.6

To attach the printer to a computer:

1. Ensure that the printer, computer, and any other attached devices are turned off and unplugged from the power source/outlet.

2. Connect the smaller USB connector into the USB port at the back of the printer and the other end of the cable into a USB port of the computer.

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* USB port

Note:

Do not connect the printer USB cable to the USB connector available on the keyboard.

Network Connection

To connect the printer to a network:

1. Ensure that the printer, computer and any other connected devices have been turned off and all cables have been disconnected.

2. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port at the rear of the printer, and the other end to a LAN drop or hub.

* Ethernet port

Note:

Connect the Ethernet cable, only if you need to setup a wired connection.

See Also:

“Configuring Wireless Settings (Epson AcuLaser C1750W Only)” on page 39

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Setting the IP Address

TCP/IP and IP Addresses

If your computer is on a large n etwork, contact your network administrator for the appropriate TCP/ IP addresses and additional system settings information.

If you are creating your own small Local Area Network or connecting the printer directly to your computer using Ethernet, follow the procedure for automatically setting the printer’s IP address.

Computers and printers primarily use TCP/IP protocols to communicate over an Ethernet network. W it h TC P/ IP p ro to c ol s, ea c h p ri n te r a n d c om p ut er mu s t h av e a u ni qu e IP a dd re ss . It is i mp or t an t t h at the addresses are similar, but not the same; only the last digit needs to be different. For example, your printer can have the address 192.168.1.2 while your computer has the address 192.168.1.3. Another device can have the address 192.168.1.4.

Many networks have a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. A DHCP server automatically programs an IP address into every computer and printer on the network that is configured to use DHCP. A DHCP server is built into most cable and Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) routers. If you use a cable or DSL router, see your router’s documentation for information on IP addressing.

Automatically Setting the Printer’s IP Address

If the printer is connected to a small established TCP/IP network without a DHCP server, use the installer on the Software Disc to det ec t o r a ss ig n a n IP address to your printer. For further instructions, insert the Software Disc into your computer’s CD/DVD drive. After the Installer launches, follow the prompts for installation.

Note:

For the automatic installer to function, the printer must be connected to an established TCP/IP network.

Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address

There are two protocols available for dynamically setting the printer’s IP address:

❏ DHCP (enabled by default)

❏ AutoIP

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You can turn on/off both protocols using the operator panel, or use EpsonNet Config to turn on/off DHCP.

Note:

You can print a report that includes the printer’s IP address. On the operator panel, press the button, select Information Pgs, press the

button. The IP address is listed on the Printer Settings page.

button, select Printer Settings, and then press the

Using the Operator Panel

To turn on/off either the DHCP or AutoIP protocol:

(Menu)

1. On the operator panel, press the

2. Select Admin Menu, and then press the

3. Select Network Setup, and then press the

4. Select TCP/IP, and then press the

5. Select IPv4, and then press the

6. Select Get IP Address, and then press the

7. Select DHCP/AutoIP, and then press the

(Menu) button.

button.

Using EpsonNet Config

To turn on/off the DHCP protocol:

1. Launch your web browser.

2. Enter the IP address of the printer in the address bar, and then press the Enter key.

3. Select Properties.

4. Select TCP/IP from the Protocol Settings folder on the left navigation panel.

5. In the Get IP Address field, select the DHCP / Autonet option.

6. Click the Apply button.

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Assigning an IP Address (for IPv4 Mode)

Note:

❏ When you assign an IP address manually in IPv6 mode, use the EpsonNet Config. To display the

EpsonNet Config, use the link local address. To check a link local address, see “Printing and Checking the Printer Settings Page” on page 33.

❏ Assigning an IP address is considered as an advanced function and is normally done by a system

administrator.

❏ Depending on the address class, the range of the IP address assigned may be different. On Class A, for

example, an IP address in the range from 0.0.0.0 to 127.255.255.255 will be assigned. For assignment of IP addresses, contact your system administrator.

You can assign the IP address by using the operator panel or using the Printer Setting Utility.

The Operator Panel

1. Turn on the printer.

Ensure that Ready message appears on the LCD panel.

2. On the operator panel, press the (Menu) button.

3. Select Admin Menu, and then press the

4. Select Network Setup, and then press the

5. Select TCP/IP, and then press the

6. Select IPv4, and then press the

7. Select Get IP Address, and then press the

8. Ensure that Panel is selected, and then press the

9. Ensure that Get IP Address is selected.

10. Select IP Address, and then press the

button.

(Back) button.

The cursor is located at the first digit of the IP address.

11. Enter the value of the IP address using the

or button.

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12. Press the button.

The next digit is selected.

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13. Repeat steps 11 to 12 to enter all of the digits in the IP address, and then press the

14. Press the

15. Select Network Mask, and then press the

(Back) button, and then ensure that IP Address is selected.

button.

The cursor is located at the first digit of the network mask.

16. Enter the value of the network mask using the

17. Press the

button.

or button.

The next digit is selected.

18. Repeat steps 16 to 17 to set network mask, and then press the

19. Press the

20. Select Gateway Address, and then press the

(Back) button, and then ensure that Network Mask is selected.

button.

The cursor is located at the first digit of the gateway address.

button.

21. Enter the value of the gateway address using the

22. Press the

button.

or button.

The next digit is selected.

23. Repeat steps 21 to 22 to set gateway address, and then press the

24. Turn off and turn on the printer.

See Also:

“Operator Panel” on page 16

The Printer Setting Utility

The following procedure uses Windows XP as an example.

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Note:

When you use IPv6 mode for network printing, you cannot use the Printer Setting Utility to assign an IP address.

1. Click start — All Programs — EPSON — EPSON Printer Software — EPSON AL-C1750N / EPSON AL-C1750W — Printer Setting Utility.

Note:

The Select Printer window appears in this step, when multiple print drivers are installed on your computer. In this case, click the name of the desired printer listed in Printer Name.

The Printer Setting Utility appears.

2. Click the Printer Maintenance tab.

3. Select TCP/IP Settings from the list at the left side of the page.

The TCP/IP Settings page is displayed.

4. Select the mode from IP Address Mode, and then enter the values in IP Address, Network Mask, and Gateway Address.

5. Click the Restart printer to apply new settings button to take effect.

The IP address is assigned to your printer. To verify the setting, display the web browser on any computer connected to the network and enter the IP address into the address bar on the browser. If the IP address is set up correctly, the EpsonNet Config displays in your browser.

You can also assign the IP address to the printer when installing the print drivers with installer. When you use the network installation feature, and the Get IP Address is set to DHCP/AutoIP on the operator panel menu, you can set the IP address from 0.0.0.0 to the desired IP address on the printer selection window.

Verifying the IP Settings

The following procedure uses Windows XP as an example.

1. Print the Printer Settings page.

2. Look under the IPv4 heading on the Printer Settings page to ensure that the IP address, network mask, and gateway address are appropriate.

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To verify if the printer is active on the network, run the ping command in your computer:

1. Click start, and select Run.

2. Enter cmd, and then click OK.

A black window is displayed.

3. Enter ping xx.xx.xx.xx (where xx.xx.xx.xx is the IP address of your printer), and then press the Enter key.

4. Reply from the IP address denotes printer is active on the network.

See Also:

“Printing and Checking the Printer Settings Page” on page 33

Printing and Checking the Printer Settings Page

Print the Printer Settings page and check your printer’s IP address.

The Operator Panel

1. Press the (Menu) button.

2. Select Information Pgs, and then press the

3. Select Printer Settings, and then press the

The Printer Settings page is printed.

4. Confirm the IP address next to IP Address under Network Setup on the Printer Settings page. If the IP address is 0.0.0.0, wait for a few minutes to resolve the IP address automatically, and then print the Printer Settings page again.

If the IP address is not resolved automatically, see “Assigning an IP Address (for IPv4 Mode)” on page 30.

button.

The Printer Setting Utility

The following procedure uses Windows XP as an example.

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1. Click start — All Programs — EPSON — EPSON Printer Software — EPSON AL-C1750N / EPSON AL-C1750W — Printer Setting Utility.

Note:

The Select Printer window appears in this step, when multiple print drivers are installed on your computer. In this case, click the name of the desired printer listed in Printer Name.

The Printer Setting Utility appears.

2. Click the Printer Settings Report tab.

3. Select Information Pages from the list at the left side of the page.

The Information Pages page is displayed.

4. Click the Printer Settings button.

The Printer Settings page is printed.

If the IP address is 0.0.0.0 (the factory default) or 169.254.xx.xx, an IP address has not been assigned.

See Also:

“Assigning an IP Address (for IPv4 Mode)” on page 30

Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Windows

Identifying Print Driver Pre-install Status (for Network Connection Setup)

Before installing the print driver on your computer, print the Printer Settings page to check the IP address of your printer.

The following procedure uses Windows XP as an example.

The Operator Panel

1. Press the (Menu) button.

2. Select Information Pgs, and then press the

button.

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3. Select Printer Settings, and then press the button.

The Printer Settings page is printed.

4. Find the IP address under Network Setup/Wireless Setup on the Printer Settings page.

If the IP address is 0.0.0.0, wait for a few minutes to resolve the IP address automatically, and then print the Printer Settings page again.

If the IP address is not resolved automatically, see “Assigning an IP Address (for IPv4 Mode)” on page 30.

The Printer Setting Utility

1. Click start — All Programs — EPSON — EPSON Printer Software — EPSON AL-C1750N / EPSON AL-C1750W — Printer Setting Utility.

Note:

The Select Printer window appears in this step, when multiple print drivers are installed on your computer. In this case, click the name of the desired printer listed in Printer Name.

The Printer Setting Utility appears.

2. Select TCP/IP Settings from the list on the left side of the page.

The TCP/IP Settings page appears.

If the IP address shows 0.0.0.0 (the factory default) or 169.254.xx.xx, an IP address has not been assigned. To assign one for your printer, see “Assigning an IP Address (for IPv4 Mode)” on page

30.

Disabling the Firewall Before Installing Your Printer

Note:

For Windows XP, Service Pack 2 or 3 must be installed.

If you are running one of the following operating systems, you must disable the firewall before installing the Epson printer software:

❏ Windows 7

❏ Windows Vista

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❏ Windows Server 2008 R2

❏ Windows Server 2008

❏ Windows XP

The following procedure uses Windows XP as an example.

1. Click start — Help and Support.

Note:

For Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 operating systems, if you use Online Help, switch to Offline Help on Windows Help and Support window.

2. In the Search box, enter firewall and then press the Enter key.

In the list, click Turn Windows Firewall on or off and then follow the instructions on the screen.

Enable the firewall after the installation of the Epson printer software is complete.

USB Connection Setup

The following procedure uses Windows XP as an example.

When the Printer is Connected to Computer With a USB Cable

1. Insert the Software Disc into your computer’s CD/DVD drive.

Note:

If the Software Disc does not automatically launch, click Start (start for Windows XP) — All Programs (for Windows Vista and Windows 7) — Accessories (for Windows Vista and Windows

7) — Run, and then enter D:\setup.exe (where D is the drive letter of your computer), and then click OK.

2. Turn on the printer.

Note:

If Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel at this time.

3. Click Easy Install.

The SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT appears.

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4. If you agree to the terms of the SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT, select Agree and then click Next.

The Easy Install Navi launches.

5. Click Installing Drivers and Software.

6. Select Personal Installation (USB), and then click Next.

7. Follow the on-screen instructions.

The Plug and Play installation starts and the installation software proceeds to the next page automatically.

8. Click Finish to exit the wizard.

When the Printer is not Connected to Computer With a USB Cable

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Insert the Software Disc into your computer’s CD/DVD drive.

Note:

If the Software Disc does not automatically launch, click Start (start for Windows XP) — All Programs (for Windows Vista and Windows 7) — Accessories (for Windows Vista and Windows

7) — Run, and then enter D:\setup.exe (where D is the drive letter of your computer), and then click OK.

3. Click Easy Install.

The SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT appears.

4. If you agree to the terms of the SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT, select Agree and then click Next.

The Easy Install Navi launches.

5. Click Installing Drivers and Software.

6. Select Personal Installation (USB), and then click Next.

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7. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect the computer and the printer with the USB cable, and then turn on the printer.

8. Click Finish to exit the wizard.

9. Proceed the Plug and Play installation.

USB Printing

A personal printer is a printer attached to you r comp uter or a prin t serve r using a USB. If you r print er is attached to a network and not your computer, see “Network Connection Setup” on page 38.

Network Connection Setup

1. Insert the Software Disc into your computer’s CD/DVD drive.

Note:

If the Software Disc does not automatically launch, click Start (start for Windows XP) — All Programs (for Windows Vista and Windows 7) — Accessories (for Windows Vista and Windows

7) — Run, and then enter D:\setup.exe (where D is the drive letter of your computer), and then click OK.

2. Click Easy Install.

The SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT appears.

3. If you agree to the terms of the SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT, select Agree and then click Next.

The Easy Install Navi launches.

4. Click Installing Drivers and Software.

5. Select Network Installation, and then click Next.

6. Select the printer you want to install from the printer list, and then click Next. If the target printer is not displayed on the list, click Refresh to refresh the list or click Manually add using IP address to add a printer to the list manually. You may specify the IP address and port name at this point.

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If you have installed this printer on the server computer, select I am setting up this printer on a server check box.

Note:

When using AutoIP, 0.0.0.0 is displayed in the installer. Before you can continue, you must enter a valid IP address.

7. Specify the printer settings, and then click Next.

a Enter the printer name.

If you want other users on the network to access this printer, select Share this printer with other computers on the network, and then enter a share name that users can identify.

If you want to set a printer as the default, select the Set this printer as default check box.

8. Select the software and documentation you want to install, and then click Install. You can specify folders in which to install the software and documentation. To change the folders, click Browse.

9. Click Finish to exit the wizard when the “Congratulations!” screen appears. If necessary, click Print Test Page to print a test page.

Configuring Wireless Settings (Epson AcuLaser C1750W Only)

This section describes how to configure wireless settings through Easy Install Navi.

Important:

❏ The Wireless LAN feature is unavailable depending on the region you purchased.

❏ Be sure to get the SSID and security information from a system administrator in advance when you

use other than WPS to configure wireless settings.

The specifications of wireless setting function are described below:

Item Specification

Connectivity Wireless

Connectivity Standard IEEE 802.11b/g/n compliant

Bandwidth 2.4 GHz

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Item Specification

Data Transfer Rate IEEE 802.11b mode: 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps

IEEE 802.11g mode: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps

IEEE 802.11n mode: 65 Mbps

Security 64 (40-bit key)/ 128 (104- bit key) WEP, WPA- PSK (TKIP, AES), WPA2-PSK (AES)

(IEEE802.1x attestation function of WPA 1x non-corresponds)

Certifications Wi-Fi, WPA2.0 (Personal)

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Push Button Configuration (PBC), Personal Identification Number (PIN)

You can select a method to configure a wireless setting from the following:

Wizard Setup Through USB Connection

Advanced Setup Through

WPS-PIN (Wi-Fi® Protected Setup-Personal Identification Number) is a method to authenticate and register devices

required for wireless configuration, by entering PIN assignments in the printer and computer. This setting, performed through access point, is available only when the access points of your wireless router supports WPS.

WPS-PBC (Wi-Fi Protected Setup-Push Button Configuration) is a method to authenticate and register devices required for

wireless configuration, by pressing the button provided on the access point via wireless routers, and then performing WPS-PBC setting on the operator panel. This setting is available only when the access point supports WPS.

Ethernet connection

Operator Panel

EpsonNet Config

WPS-PIN

WPS-PBC

Note:

For information on how to install a wireless, see “Using Wizard Setup to Configure Wireless Settings” on page 40or “Using Advanced Setup to Configure Wireless Settings” on page 47.

Using Wizard Setup to Configure Wireless Settings

The following procedure uses Windows XP as an example.

1. Insert the Software Disc provided with the printer in your computer.

2. Click Easy Install.

The SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT appears.

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3. If you agree to the terms of the SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT, select Agree and then click Next.

The Easy Install Navi launches.

4. Click Start Setup.

5. Click Connect Your Printer.

Select your type of connection screen appears.

6. Select Wireless Connection, and then click Next.

The setting method selection window appears.

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7. Ensure that Wizard is selected, and then click Next.

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8. Enter the SSID.

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9. Select Type of wireless network.

10. Configure the security setting, and then click Next.

The IP Address Settings screen appears.

11. Select IP Mode depending on your network scheme.

When IPv4 is selected:

❏ Configure the following:

Select Type.

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b Enter the following items:

❏ IP Address of your printer

❏ Network Mask

❏ Gateway Address

When IPv6 is selected:

❏ Configure the following:

Select Use Manual Address.

b Enter IP address of your printer.

c Enter the gateway address of your network.

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When Dual Stack is selected:

Configure the IPv4 Settings and IPv6 Settings.

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12. Click Next.

13. Ensure that the wireless settings are displayed, and then click Apply.

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The Complete configuration screen appears.

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14. Wait a few minutes until the printer restarts to establish the wireless network.

15. Click Print Printer Setting.

16. Confirm that “Wireless Status” is shown as “Good”, “Acceptable” or “Low” on the report.

Note:

When “Wireless Status” is “No Reception”, check if the wireless settings are correctly configured. To reconfigure the wireless settings, click Next on the Complete configuration screen and then click Return.

17. Follow the instructions until the Check Setup screen appears.

18. Confirm there are no errors displayed on the LCD panel, and then click Start Installation.

If you see any errors, click Trouble Shooting Guide and follow the instruction.

19. Check if the printer to be installed is listed in the Select Printer screen, and then click Next.

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Note:

If the printer to be installed is not listed in the Select Printer screen, try the following steps:

❏ Click Refresh to update the information.

❏ Click Manually add using IP address, and then enter the details of the printer manually.

20. Select the required items on the Enter Printer Settings screen, and then click Next.

21. Select the software to be installed, and then click Install.

The “Congratulations!” screen appears.

22. Click Finish to exit this tool.

The wireless configuration is complete.

Using Advanced Setup to Configure Wireless Settings

To use the Advanced setup, display the Configure Wireless Settings screen.

The following procedure uses Windows XP as an example.

Displaying Configure Wireless Settings Screen

1. Insert the Software Disc provided with the printer in your computer.

2. Click Easy Install.

The SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT appears.

3. If you agree to the terms of the SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT, select Agree and then click Next.

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The Easy Install Navi launches.

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4. Click Start Setup.

5. Click Connect Your Printer.

6. Select Wireless Connection, and then click Next.

The setting method selection window appears.

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7. Select Advanced.

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Select a connection method from the following

❏ “Ethernet Cable” on page 49

❏ “WPS-PIN” on page 56

❏ “WPS-PBC” on page 57

❏ “Operator Panel” on page 59

❏ “EpsonNet Config” on page 60

Ethernet Cable

1. Select Ethernet Cable, and then click Next.

2. Follow the instructions, and then click Next.

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The Printer Setup Utility screen appears.

3. Select the printer to be configured in the Select Printer screen, and then click Next.

Note:

If the printer to be configured is not listed in the Select Printer screen, try the following steps:

❏ Click Refresh to update the information.

❏ Click Enter IP Address, and then enter the IP address of your printer.

4. Enter the SSID.

5. Select Type of wireless network.

6. Configure the security setting, and then click Next.

The IP Address Settings screen appears.

7. Select IP Mode depending on your network scheme.

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When IPv4 is selected:

❏ Configure the following:

Select Type.

b Enter the following items:

❏ IP Address of your printer

❏ Network Mask

❏ Gateway Address

When IPv6 is selected:

❏ Configure the following:

Select Use Manual Address.

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b Enter IP address of your printer.

c Enter the gateway address of your network.

When Dual Stack is selected:

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Configure the IPv4 Settings and IPv6 Settings.

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8. Click Next.

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9. Ensure that the wireless settings are displayed, and then click Apply.

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The Complete configuration screen appears.

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10. Wait a few minutes until the printer restarts to establish the wireless network.

11. Print a Printer Settings page from the operator panel.

See “Printing a Printer Settings Page” on page 125.

12. Confirm that “Wireless Status” is shown as “Good”, “Acceptable” or “Low” on the report.

Note:

13. Click Next.

14. Follow the instructions until the Check Setup screen appears.

15. Confirm there are no errors displayed on the LCD panel, and then click Start Installation.

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If you see any errors, click Trouble Shooting Guide and follow the instruction.

16. Check if the printer to be installed is listed in the Select Printer screen, and then click Next.

Note:

If the printer to be installed is not listed in the Select Printer screen, try the following steps:

❏ Click Refresh to update the information.

❏ Click Manually add using IP address, and then enter the details of the printer manually.

17. Configure the required items on the Enter Printer Settings screen, and then click Next.

18. Select the software to be installed, and then click Install.

The “Congratulations!” screen appears.

19. Click Finish to exit this tool.

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The wireless configuration is complete.

WPS-PIN

Note:

WPS-PIN (Wi-Fi Protected Setup-Personal Identification Number) is a method to authenticate and register devices required for wireless configuration, by entering PIN assignments to a printer and computer. This setting, performed through access point, is available only when the access points of your wireless router supports WPS.

1. Select WPS-PIN, and then click Next.

2. Follow the instructions until the Check Setup screen appears.

3. Confirm there are no errors displayed on the LCD panel, and then click Start Installation.

If you see any errors, click Trouble Shooting Guide and follow the instruction.

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4. Check if the printer to be installed is listed in the Select Printer screen, and then click Next.

Note:

If the printer to be installed is not listed in the Select Printer screen, try the following steps:

❏ Click Refresh to update the information.

❏ Click Manually add using IP address, and then enter the details of the printer manually.

5. Configure the required items on the Enter Printer Settings screen, and then click Next.

6. Select the software to be installed, and then click Install.

The “Congratulations!” screen appears.

7. Click Finish to exit this tool.

The wireless configuration is complete.

When the WPS-PIN operation is successful and the printer is rebooted, wireless LAN connection is completed.

WPS-PBC

Note:

WPS-PBC (Wi-Fi Protected Setup-Push Button Configuration) is a method to authenticate and register devices required for wireless configuration, by pressing the button provided on the access point via wireless routers, and then performing WPS-PBC setting on the operator panel. This setting is available only when the access point supports WPS.

1. Select WPS-PBC, and then click Next.

2. Follow the instructions until the Check Setup screen appears.

3. Confirm there are no errors displayed on the LCD panel, and then click Start Installation.

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If you see any errors, click Trouble Shooting Guide and follow the instruction.

4. Check if the printer to be installed is listed in the Select Printer screen, and then click Next.

Note:

If the printer to be installed is not listed in the Select Printer screen, try the following steps:

❏ Click Refresh to update the information.

❏ Click Manually add using IP address, and then enter the details of the printer manually.

5. Configure the required items on the Enter Printer Settings screen, and then click Next.

6. Select the software to be installed, and then click Install.

The “Congratulations!” screen appears.

7. Click Finish to exit this tool.

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The wireless configuration is complete.

Note:

For WPS-PBC operation on the wireless LAN access point, refer to the manual supplied with the wireless LAN access point.

When the WPS-PBC operation is successful and the printer is rebooted, wireless LAN connection is completed.

Operator Panel

1. Select Operator Panel, and then click Next.

2. Follow the instructions until the Check Setup screen appears.

3. Confirm there are no errors displayed on the LCD panel, and then click Start Installation.

If you see any errors, click Trouble Shooting Guide and follow the instruction.

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4. Check if the printer to be installed is listed in the Select Printer screen, and then click Next.

Note:

If the printer to be installed is not listed in the Select Printer screen, try the following steps:

❏ Click Refresh to update the information.

❏ Click Manually add using IP address, and then enter the details of the printer manually.

5. Configure the required items on the Enter Printer Settings screen, and then click Next.

6. Select the software to be installed, and then click Install.

The “Congratulations!” screen appears.

7. Click Finish to exit this tool.

The wireless configuration is complete.

EpsonNet Config

1. Select EpsonNet Config, and then click Next.

2. Follow the instructions until the Check Setup screen appears.

3. Confirm there are no errors displayed on the LCD panel, and then click Start Installation.

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If you see any errors, click Trouble Shooting Guide and follow the instruction.

4. Check if the printer to be installed is listed in the Select Printer screen, and then click Next.

Note:

If the printer to be installed is not listed in the Select Printer screen, try the following steps:

❏ Click Refresh to update the information.

❏ Click Manually add using IP address, and then enter the details of the printer manually.

5. Configure the required items on the Enter Printer Settings screen, and then click Next.

6. Select the software to be installed, and then click Install.

The “Congratulations!” screen appears.

7. Click Finish to exit this tool.

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The wireless configuration is complete.

When the EpsonNet Config operation is successful and the printer is rebooted, wireless LAN connection is completed.

Setting up a New Wireless Network Environment for Your Computer (When You Need to Setup Your Wireless Connectivity With Your Computer)

For DHCP Network:

1. Setting up your computer for wireless connectivity:

Note:

You can also change the wireless settings using the wireless application that may be installed in your computer.

For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003:

Select Network Connections from Control Panel.

Right-click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties.

Select the Wireless Networks tab.

Ensure that the check box for Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings is selected.

Note:

Make note of the wireless settings on the Advanced window (step f) and the Wireless network properties window (step h). You may require these settings later.

Click the Advanced button.

Select Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only and close the Advanced dialog box.

Click the Add button to display Wireless network properties.

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On the Association tab, enter the following information and click OK.

Network name (SSID): xxxxxxxx (xxxxxxxx indicates a wireless device’s SSID which you use)

Network Authentication: Open

Data encryption: Disabled

Click the Move up button to move the newly added SSID to the top of the list.

Click OK to close the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box.

For Windows Vista:

Display Control Panel.

Select Network and Internet.

Select Network and Sharing Center.

Select Connect to a network.

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Select xxxxxxxx (xxxxxxxx indicates a wireless device’s SSID which you use) from the network items listed in the available network list, and click Connect.

Click Close in the dialog box after confirming the connection is a success.

For Windows Server 2008:

Display Control Panel.

Select Network and Internet.

Select Network and Sharing Center.

Select Connect to a network.

Select xxxxxxxx (xxxxxxxx indicates a wireless device’s SSID which you use) from the network items listed in the available network list, and click Connect.

Click Close in the dialog box after confirming the connection is a success.

For Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7:

Display Control Panel.

Select Network and Internet.

Select Network and Sharing Center.

Select Connect to a network.

Select xxxxxxxx (xxxxxxxx indicates a wireless device’s SSID which you use) from the network items listed in the available network list, and click Connect.

2. Check the IP address assigned by AutoIP on the printer.

On the operator panel, press the

b Select Admin Menu, and then press the

(Menu) button.

button.

c Select Network Setup, and then press the

button.

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e Select IPv4, and then press the

f Select IP Address, and then press the

button.

(Default IP address range: 169.254.xxx.yyy)

IP Address

169.254.000.041*

3. Ensure that the IP Address on your computer is assigned by DHCP.

4. Launch your web browser.

5. Enter the IP address of the printer in the address bar, and then press the Enter key.

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6. Create wireless setting of the printer on EpsonNet Config.

7. Reboot the printer.

8. Restore the wireless settings on your computer.

Note:

If the operating system on your computer provides a wireless configuration software, use it to change the wireless settings. See the instructions below.

For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003:

Select Network Connections from Control Panel.

Right-click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties.

Select Wireless Networks tab.

Ensure that the check box for Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings is selected.

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Click Advanced.

f You can either set the printer to the ad-hoc mode or the infrastructure mode.

❏ For Ad hoc mode:

Select Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only and close the dialog box.

❏ For Infrastructure mode:

Select Access point (Infrastructure) networks only and close the dialog box.

Click Add to display Wireless network properties.

Enter the setting that you will send to the printer and click OK.

Click Move up to move the setting to the top of the list.

Click OK to close the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box.

For Windows Vista:

Display Control Panel.

Select Network and Internet.

Select Network and Sharing Center.

Select Connect to a network.

Select the network, and then click Connect.

Click Close in the dialog box after confirming the connection is a success.

For Windows Server 2008:

Display Control Panel.

Select Network and Internet.

Select Network and Sharing Center.

Select Connect to a network.

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Select the network, and then click Connect.

Click Close in the dialog box after confirming the connection is a success.

For Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7:

Display Control Panel.

Select Network and Internet.

Select Network and Sharing Center.

Select Connect to a network.

Select the network, and then click Connect.

For Fixed IP Networks:

1. Set up your computer for wireless connectivity:

Note:

If the operating system on your computer provides a wireless configuration software, use it to change the wireless settings. See the instructions below.

For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003:

Select Network Connections from Control Panel.

Right-click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties.

Select the Wireless Networks tab.

Ensure that the check box for Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings is selected.

Note:

Be sure to write down the current wireless computer settings in step f and step h so that you can restore them later.

Click the Advanced button.

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Select Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only and close the Advanced dialog box.

Click the Add button to display Wireless network properties.

On the Association tab, enter the following information and click OK.

Network name (SSID): xxxxxxxx (xxxxxxxx indicates a wireless device’s SSID which you use)

Network Authentication: Open

Data encryption: Disabled

Click the Move up button to move the newly added SSID to the top of the list.

Click OK to close the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box.

For Windows Vista:

Display Control Panel.

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Select Network and Internet.

Select Network and Sharing Center.

Select Connect to a network.

Select xxxxxxxx (xxxxxxxx indicates a wireless device’s SSID which you use) from the network items listed in the available network list, and click Connect.

Click Close in the dialog box after confirming the connection is a success.

For Windows Server 2008:

Display Control Panel.

Select Network and Internet.

Select Network and Sharing Center.

Select Connect to a network.

Select xxxxxxxx (xxxxxxxx indicates a wireless device’s SSID which you use) from the network items listed in the available network list, and click Connect.

Click Close in the dialog box after confirming the connection is a success.

For Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7:

Display Control Panel.

Select Network and Internet.

Select Network and Sharing Center.

Select Connect to a network.

Select xxxxxxxx (xxxxxxxx indicates a wireless device’s SSID which you use) from the network items listed in the available network list, and click Connect.

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3. Set the IP address on the printer.

See “Assigning an IP Address (for IPv4 Mode)” on page 30.

4. Launch your web browser.

5. Enter the IP address of the printer in the address bar, and then press the Enter key.

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6. Change the wireless setting of the printer on EpsonNet Config.

7. Reboot the printer.

8. Restore the wireless settings on your computer.

Note:

If the operating system on your computer provides a wireless configuration software, use it to change the wireless settings. Or you can change the wireless settings using the tool provided with the operating system. See the instructions below.

For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003:

Select Network Connections from Control Panel.

Right-click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties.

Select Wireless Networks tab.

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Ensure that the check box for Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings is selected.

Click Advanced.

f You can either set the printer to the ad-hoc mode or the infrastructure mode.

❏ For Ad hoc mode:

Select Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only and close the dialog box.

❏ For Infrastructure mode:

Select Access point (Infrastructure) networks only and close the dialog box.

Click Add to display Wireless network properties.

Enter the setting that you will send to the printer and click OK.

Click Move up to move the setting to the top of the list.

Click OK to close the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box.

For Windows Vista:

Display Control Panel.

Select Network and Internet.

Select Network and Sharing Center.

Select Connect to a network.

Select the network, and then click Connect.

Click Close in the dialog box after confirming the connection is a success.

For Windows Server 2008:

Display Control Panel.

Select Network and Internet.

Select Network and Sharing Center.

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Select Connect to a network.

Select the network, and then click Connect.

Click Close in the dialog box after confirming the connection is a success.

For Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7:

Display Control Panel.

Select Network and Internet.

Select Network and Sharing Center.

Select Connect to a network.

Select the network, and then click Connect.

Setting Up for Shared Printing

You can share your new printer on the network using the Software Disc that shipped with your printer, or using Windows Point and Print or peer-to-peer method. However, if you use either of the Microsoft methods you will not get features such as the Status Monitor and other printer utilities, which will get installed with the Software Disc.

If you want to use the printer on a network, share the printer and install its drivers on all the computers on the network.

Note:

You need to purchase a Ethernet cable separately for shared printing.

For Windows XP, Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition

1. Click Start (start for Windows XP) — Printers and Faxes.

2. Right-click this printer icon and select Properties.

3. From the Sharing tab, select Share this printer, and then enter a name in the Share name text box.

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4. Click Additional Drivers and select the operating systems of all network clients using this printer.

5. Click OK.

If the files are not present in your computer, and then you will be prompted to insert the server operating system CD.

6. Click Apply, and then click OK.

For Windows Vista and Windows Vista 64-bit Edition

1. Click Start — Control Panel — Hardware and Sound — Printers.

2. Right-click the printer icon and select Sharing.

3. Click Change sharing options button.

4. The “Windows needs your permission to continue” appears.

5. Click Continue button.

6. Select the Share this printer check box, and then enter a name in the Share name text box.

7. Select Additional Drivers and select the operating systems of all network clients using this printer.

8. Click OK.

9. Click Apply, and then click OK.

For Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 64-bit Edition

1. Click Start — Control Panel — Hardware and Sound — Printers.

2. Right-click the printer icon and select Sharing.

3. Select the Share this printer check box, and then enter a name in the Share name text box.

4. Click Additional Drivers and select the operating systems of all network clients using this printer.

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5. Click OK.

6. Click Apply, and then click OK.

For Windows 7, Windows 7 64-bit Edition, and Windows Server 2008 R2

1. Click Start — Devices and Printers.

2. Right-click the printer icon and select Printer properties.

3. On the Sharing tab, select the Share this printer check box, and then enter a name in the Share name text box.

4. Click Additional Drivers and select the operating systems of all network clients using this printer.

5. Click OK.

6. Click Apply, and then click OK.

To check that the printer is shared:

❏ Ensure that the printer object in the Printers, Printers and Faxes or Devices and Printers

folder is shared. The share icon is shown under the printer icon.

❏ Browse Network or My Network Places. Find the host name of the server and look for the shared

name you assigned to the printer.

Now that the printer is shared, you can install the printer on network clients using the Point and Print method or the peer-to-peer method.

Point and Print

Point and Print is a Microsoft Windows technology that allows you to connect to a remote printer. This feature automatically downloads and installs the print driver.

For Windows XP, Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition

1. On the Windows desktop of the client computer, double-click My Network Places.

2. Locate the host name of the server computer, and then double-click the host name.

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3. Right-click the shared printer name, and then click Connect.

Wait for the driver information to be copied from the server computer to the client computer, and for a new printer object to be added to the Printers and Faxes folder. The time taken to copy varies based on the network traffic.

Close My Network Places.

4. Print a test page to verify installation.

Click start (Start for Windows Server 2003/Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition) — Printers and Faxes.

b Select the printer you have installed.

Click File — Properties.

On the General tab, click Print Test Page.

When a test page is printed successfully, installation is complete.

For Windows Vista and Windows Vista 64-bit Edition

1. Click Start — Network.

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2. Locate and double-click the host name of the server computer.

3. Right-click the shared printer name, and then click Connect.

4. Click Install driver.

5. Click Continue in the User Account Control dialog box.

Wait until the driver is copied from the server to the client computer. A new printer object is added to the Printers folder. The duration of this procedure may vary based on the network traffic.

6. Print a test page to verify installation.

Click Start — Control Panel — Hardware and Sound.

Select Printers.

Right-click the printer you just created and select Properties.

On the General tab, click Print Test Page.

When a test page is printed successfully, installation is complete.

For Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 64-bit Edition

1. Click Start — Network.

2. Locate the host name of the server computer, and then double-click the host name.

3. Right-click the shared printer name, and then click Connect.

4. Click Install driver.

5. Wait until the driver is copied from the server to the client computer. A new printer object will be added to the Printers folder. The time taken for these activities varies based on network traffic.

6. Print a test page to verify installation.

Click Start — Control Panel.

Select Hardware and Sound.

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Select Printers.

Right-click the printer you just created and select Properties.

On the General tab, click Print Test Page.

When a test page is printed successfully, installation is complete.

For Windows 7, Windows 7 64-bit Edition, and Windows Server 2008 R2

1. Click Start — Network.

2. Locate the host name of the server computer, and then double-click the host name.

3. Right-click the shared printer name, and then click Connect.

4. Click Install driver.

5. Wait until the driver is copied from the server to the client computer. A new printer object will be added to the Devices and Printers folder. The time taken for these activities varies based on network traffic.

6. Print a test page to verify installation.

Click Start — Devices and Printers.

Right-click the printer you just created and select Printer properties.

On the General tab, click Print Test Page.

When a test page is printed successfully, installation is complete.

Peer-to-Peer

If you use the peer-to-peer method, the print driver is installed on each client computer. The client computers can modify the driver and handle the print jobs.

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For Windows XP, Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition

1. Click start (Start for Windows Server 2003/Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition) — Printers and Faxes.

2. Click Add a printer (Add Printer for Windows Server 2003/Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition) to launch the Add Printer Wizard.

3. Click Next.

4. Select A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer, and then click Next.

5. Click Browse for a printer, and then click Next.

6. Select the printer, and then click Next. If the printer is not listed, click Back and enter in the path of the printer in the text box.

For example:\\[server host name]\[shared printer name]

The server host name is the name of the server computer that identifies it to the network. The shared printer name is the name assigned during the server installation process.

If this is a new printer, you may be prompted to install a print driver. If no system driver is available, specify the location where the driver is available.

7. Select Yes if you want this printer to be set as the default printer, and then click Next.

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8. Click Finish.

For Windows Vista and Windows Vista 64-bit Edition

1. Click Start — Control Panel — Hardware and Sound — Printers.

2. Click Add a printer to launch the Add Printer wizard.

3. Select Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer. If the printer is listed, select the printer and click Next, or select The printer that I want isn’t listed and enter in the path of the printer in the Select a shared printer by name text box and click Next.

For example:\\[server host name]\[shared printer name]

The server host name is the name of the server computer that identifies it on the network. The shared printer name is the name assigned during the server installation process.

4. If this is a new printer, you may be prompted to install a print driver. If no system driver is available, specify the location where the driver is available.

5. Confirm the printer name, and then select whether to use this printer as the default printer and click Next.

6. If you want to verify installation, click Print a test page.

7. Click Finish.

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When a test page is printed successfully, installation is complete.

For Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 64-bit Edition

1. Click Start — Control Panel — Hardware and Sound — Printers.

2. Click Add a printer to launch the Add Printer wizard.

For example: \\[server host name]\[shared printer name]

The server host name is the name of the server computer that identifies it on the network. The shared printer name is the name assigned during the server installation process.

4. If this is a new printer, you may be prompted to install a print driver. If no system driver is available, specify the location where the driver is available.

5. Confirm the printer name, and then select whether to use this printer as the default printer and click Next.

6. Select whether to share this printer or not.

7. If you want to verify installation, click Print a test page.

8. Click Finish.

When a test page is printed successfully, installation is complete.

For Windows 7, Windows 7 64-bit Edition, and Windows Server 2008 R2

1. Click Start — Devices and Printers.

2. Click Add a printer to launch the Add Printer wizard.

3. Select Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer. If the printer is listed, select the printer and click Next, or select The printer that I want isn’t listed. Click Select a shared printer by name and enter in the path of the printer in the text box, and then click Next.

For example: \\[server host name]\[shared printer name]

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The server host name is the name of the server computer that identifies it to the network. The shared printer name is the name assigned during the server installation process.

4. If this is a new printer, you may be prompted to install a print driver. If no system driver is available, you need to specify the path to the available drivers.

5. Confirm the printer name, and then click Next.

6. Select whether to use this printer as the default printer, and then click Next.

7. If you want to verify installation, click Print a test page.

8. Click Finish.

When a test page is printed successfully, installation is complete.

Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Mac OS X

Installing the Driver

The following procedure uses Mac OS X 10.6 as an example.

1. Run the Software Disc on the Mac OS X.

2. Double-click the AL-C1750 C1700 Installer icon.

3. Click Continue on the displayed screen.

4. Click Continue on the Introduction screen.

5. Select a language for the Software License Agreement.

6. After reading the Software License Agreement, click Continue.

7. If you agree to the terms of the Software License Agreement, click Agree to continue the installation process.

8. Click Install to perform the standard installation.

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9. Enter the administrator’s name and password, and then click OK.

10. Click Close to complete installation.

Adding a Printer

Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.5.8/10.6 or Later Version(s)

When Using a USB connection

1. Turn off the printer and your computer.

2. Connect the printer and your computer with the USB cable.

3. Turn on the printer and your computer.

4. Display System Preferences, and then click Print & Fax.

5. Confirm your USB printer is added to Print & Fax.

If your USB printer is not displayed, execute the following procedures.

6. Click the plus (+) sign, and then click Default.

7. Select the printer connected via USB from the Printer Name list.

Name, Location, and Print Using are automatically entered.

8. Click Add.

When Using Bonjour

1. Turn on the printer.

2. Ensure that your computer is connected to the network.

If you use wired connection, ensure that the Ethernet cable is connected between the printer and the network.

If you use wireless connection, ensure that wireless connection is configured properly on your computer and printer.

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3. Display System Preferences, and then click Print & Fax.

4. Click the plus (+) sign, and then click Default.

5. Select the printer connected via Bonjour from the Printer Name list.

Name and Print Using are automatically entered.

6. Click Add.

When Using IP Printing

1. Turn on the printer.

2. Ensure that your computer is connected to the network.

If you use wired connection, ensure that the Ethernet cable is connected between the printer and the network.

If you use wireless connection, ensure that wireless connection is configured properly on your computer and printer.

3. Display System Preferences, and then click Print & Fax.

4. Click the plus (+) sign, and then click IP.

5. Select Line Printer Daemon - LPD for Protocol.

6. Enter the IP address of the printer in the Address area.

7. Select the model of your printer for Print Using.

Note:

When the printing is set up using IP printing, the queue name is displayed as blank. You do not need to specify it.

8. Click Add.

Adding a Printer on Mac OS X 10.4.11

When Using a USB Connection

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1. Turn off the printer and your computer.

2. Connect the printer and your computer with the USB cable.

3. Turn on the printer and your computer.

4. Start Printer Setup Utility.

Note:

You can find Printer Setup Utility in the Utilities folder in Applications.

5. Confirm your USB printer is added to Printer List.

If your USB printer is not displayed, execute the following procedures.

6. Click Add.

7. Click Default Browser in the Printer Browser dialog box.

8. Select the printer connected via USB from the Printer Name list.

Name, Location and Print Using are automatically entered.

9. Click Add.

When Using Bonjour

1. Turn on the printer.

2. Ensure that your computer is connected to the network.

If you use wired connection, ensure that the Ethernet cable is connected between the printer and the network.

If you use wireless connection, ensure that wireless connection is configured properly on your computer and printer.

3. Start Printer Setup Utility.

Note:

You can find Printer Setup Utility in the Utilities folder in Applications.

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4. Click Add.

5. Click Default Browser in the Printer Browser dialog box.

6. Select the printer connected via Bonjour from the Printer Name list.

Name and Print Using are automatically entered.

7. Click Add.

When Using IP Printing

1. Turn on the printer.

2. Ensure that your computer is connected to the network.

If you use wired connection, ensure that the Ethernet cable is connected between the printer and the network.

If you use wireless connection, ensure that wireless connection is configured properly on your computer and printer.

3. Start Printer Setup Utility.

Note:

You can find Printer Setup Utility in the Utilities folder in Applications.

4. Click Add.

5. Click IP Printer in the Printer Browser dialog box.

6. Select Line Printer Daemon - LPD for Protocol.

7. Enter the IP address of the printer in the Address area.

8. Select EPSON for Print Using, and then select the model of your printer.

Note:

When the printing is set up using IP printing, the queue name is displayed as blank. You do not need to specify it.

9. Click Add.

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When Using a USB Connection

1. Turn off the printer and your computer.

2. Connect the printer and your computer with the USB cable.

3. Turn on the printer and your computer.

4. Start Printer Setup Utility.

Note:

You can find Printer Setup Utility in the Utilities folder in Applications.

5. Confirm your USB printer is added to Printer List.

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6. Click Add.

7. Select USB from the menu.

8. Select the printer from the Product list.

Printer Model is automatically selected.

9. Click Add.

When Using Rendezvous (Bonjour)

1. Turn on the printer.

2. Ensure that your computer is connected to the network.

If you use wired connection, ensure that the Ethernet cable is connected between the printer and the network.

If you use wireless connection, ensure that wireless connection is configured properly on your computer and printer.

3. Start Printer Setup Utility.

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Note:

You can find Printer Setup Utility in the Utilities folder in Applications.

4. Click Add.

5. Select Rendezvous from the menu.

6. Select the printer you want to install from the Name list.

Printer Model is automatically selected.

7. Select the printer model from the Model Name list.

8. Click Add.

When Using IP Printing

1. Turn on the printer.

2. Ensure that your computer is connected to the network.

If you use wired connection, ensure that the Ethernet cable is connected between the printer and the network.

If you use wireless connection, ensure that wireless connection is configured properly on your computer and printer.

3. Start Printer Setup Utility.

Note:

You can find Printer Setup Utility in the Utilities folder in Applications.

4. Click Add.

5. Click IP Printing from the menu.

6. Select LPD/LPR for Printer Type.

7. Enter the IP address of the printer in the Printer Address area.

8. Select EPSON for Printer Model, and then select the model of your printer.

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Note:

When the printing is set up using IP printing, the queue name is displayed as blank. You do not need to specify it.

9. Click Add.

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Chapter 5

Printing Basics

About Print Media

Using paper that is not appropriate for the printer can cause paper jams, image quality problems, or printer failure. To achieve the best performance from your printer, we recommend you to use only the paper described in this section.

When using paper other than that recommended, contact the Epson local representative office or an authorised dealer.

Print Media Usage Guidelines

The printer tray accommodates various sizes and types of paper and other specialty media. Follow these guidelines when loading paper and media:

❏ Envelopes can be printed from the multipurpose feeder (MPF) and priority sheet inserter (PSI).

❏ Fan paper or other specialty media before loading in the paper tray.

❏ Do not print on label stock once a label has been removed from a sheet.

❏ Use only paper envelopes. Do not use envelopes with windows, metal clasps, or adhesives with

release strips.

❏ Print all envelopes single-sided only.

❏ Some wrinkling and embossing may occur when printing envelopes.

❏ Do not overload the paper tray. Do not load print media above the fill line on the inside of the paper

width guides.

❏ Adjust the paper width guides to fit the paper size.

❏ If excessive jams occur, use paper or other media from a new package.

Warning:

Do not use conductive paper such as origami paper, carbonic paper or conductively-coated paper. When paper jam occurs, it may cause short-circuit and eventually a fire accident.

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See Also:

❏ “Loading Print Media in the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF)” on page 96

❏ “Loading Print Media in the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI)” on page 105

❏ “Loading Envelope in the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF)” on page 102

❏ “Loading Envelope in the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI)” on page 108

❏ “Printing on Custom Size Paper” on page 123

Print Media That Can Damage Your Printer

Your printer is designed to use a variety of media types for print jobs. However, some media can cause poor output quality, increased paper jams, or damage to your printer.

Unacceptable media includes:

❏ Rough or porous media

❏ Plastic media

❏ Paper that has been folded or wrinkled

❏ Paper with staples

❏ Envelopes with windows or metal clasps

❏ Padded envelopes

❏ Non-laser glossy or coated paper

❏ Perforated media

Warning:

Do not use conductive paper such as origami paper, carbonic paper or conductively-coated paper. When paper jam occurs, it may cause short-circuit and eventually a fire accident.

Supported Print Media

Using unsuitable print media may lead to paper jams, poor print quality, breakdown and damage to your printer. To use the features of this printer effectively, use the suggested print media that is recommended here.

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Important:

The toner may come off the print media, if it gets wet by water, rain, steam and so on. For details, contact the Epson local representative office or an authorized dealer.

Usable Print Media

The types of print media that can be used on this printer are as follows:

Note:

❏ SEF and LEF indicate the paper feed direction; SEF stands for short-edge feed. LEF stands for

long-edge feed.

❏ Use only laser print media. Do not use ink jet paper in this printer.

❏ Printing on print media that differs from the paper size or paper type selected on the print driver may

lead to paper jams. To ensure that printing is correctly done, select the correct paper size and paper type.

Multipurpose Feeder (MPF)

Paper Size

A4 SEF (210 × 297 mm)

B5 SEF (182 × 257 mm)

A5 SEF (148 × 210 mm)

Letter SEF (8.5 × 11 inches)

Legal SEF (8.5 × 14 inches)

Folio SEF (8.5 × 13 inches)

Executive SEF (7.25 × 10.5 inches)

C5 SEF (162 × 229 mm)

Monarch SEF (3.875 × 7.5 inches)

Monarch LEF (7.5 × 3.875 inches)

# 10 Env SEF (4.125 × 9.5 inches)

DL SEF (110 × 220 mm)

DL LEF (220 × 110 mm)

Custom Size:

Width: 76.2 – 215.9 mm (3 – 8.5 inches)

Length: 127 – 355.6 mm (5 –14 inches)

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Paper Type (Weight) Plain

Bond

Lightweight Cardstock

Lightweight Glossy Cardstock

Labels

Envelope

Recycled

Letterhead

Pre-Printed

Hole Punched

Colored

Special

Custom Type

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Loading Capacity 150 sheets of standard paper

Monarch and DL envelopes can be supported by LEF with their flap open.

The maximum width is 220 mm for DL LEF.

The minimum length is 3.875 inches for Monarch LEF and 110 mm for DL LEF.

Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI)

Paper Size

A4 SEF (210 × 297 mm)

B5 SEF (182 × 257 mm)

A5 SEF (148 × 210 mm)

Letter SEF (8.5 × 11 inches)

Legal SEF (8.5 × 14 inches)

Folio SEF (8.5 × 13 inches)

Executive SEF (7.25 × 10.5 inches)

C5 SEF (162 × 229 mm)

Monarch SEF (3.875 × 7.5 inches)

# 10 Env SEF (4.125 × 9.5 inches)

DL SEF (110 × 220 mm)

Custom Size:

Width: 76.2 – 215.9 mm (3 – 8.5 inches)

Length: 190.5 – 355.6 mm (7.5 –14 inches)

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Paper Type (Weight) Plain

Bond

Lightweight Cardstock

Lightweight Glossy Cardstock

Labels

Envelope

Recycled

Letterhead

Pre-Printed

Hole Punched

Colored

Special

Custom Type

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Loading Capacity 10 sheets of standard paper

Loading Print Media

Loading print media properly helps prevent jams and ensures trouble-free printing.

Before loading print media, identify the recommended print side of the print media. This information is usually on the print media package.

Note:

After loading paper in the feeder, specify the same paper type on the print driver.

Capacity

Multipurpose feeder (MPF) can hold:

❏ 150 sheets of standard paper

❏ 16.2 mm (0.64 inches) of thick paper

❏ One sheet of coated paper

❏ Five envelopes

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❏ 16.2 mm (0.64 inches) of labels

Priority sheet inserter (PSI) can hold:

❏ 10 sheets of standard paper or one sheet of other paper

Print Media Dimensions

The MPF accepts print media within the following dimensions:

❏ Width: 76.2 – 215.9 mm (3.00 – 8.50 inches)

❏ Length: 127 – 355.6 mm (5.00 – 14.00 inches)

Note:

❏ The maximum width is 220 mm for DL LEF.

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❏ The minimum length is 3.875 inches for Monarch LEF and 110 mm for DL LEF.

The PSI accepts print media within the following dimensions:

❏ Width: 76.2 – 215.9 mm (3.00 – 8.50 inches)

❏ Length: 190.5 – 355.6 mm (7.50 – 14.00 inches)

Loading Print Media in the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF)

Note:

❏ To avoid paper jams, do not remove the priority sheet inserter (PSI) while printing is in progress.

❏ Use only laser print media. Do not use ink jet paper in this printer.

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1. Open the front cover.

Note:

When you use the MPF for the first time, open the front cover by pulling out the instruction sheet.

2. Pull the PSI out.

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Note:

❏ When you use the MPF for the first time, remove the instruction sheet attached to the PSI with

adhesive tape.

❏ Read the instruction sheet before you use the PSI.

3. Pull the slide bar forward until it stops.

4. Pull the length guide forward until it stops.

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5. Adjust the paper width guides to their maximum width.

6. Before loading the print media, flex the sheets back and forth, and then fan them. Straighten the edges of the stack on a level surface.

7. Load print media on the MPF with the top edge first and with the recommended print side facing up.

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8. Adjust the paper width guides until they rest lightly against the edges of the stack of print media.

9. Slide the length guide towards the printer until it touches the print media.

Note:

Depending on the size of print media, first slide the slide bar backward until it stops, and then pinch the length guide and slide it backward until it touches print media.

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Epson ACULASER C1750W, ACULASER C1750 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Preface

Copyright and Trademarks

Using This Guide

Conventions

Product Features

About the Epson AcuLaser C1750 Series

Features

Specifications

Specifications

Basic Operation

Main Components

Front View

Rear View

Operator Panel

Printing a Panel Settings Page

The Operator Panel

The Printer Setting Utility

Power Saver Mode

Exiting the Power Saver Mode

Printer Management Software

Print Driver

EpsonNet Config

Creating an Administrative Password

Printer Setting Utility (Windows Only)

Status Monitor (Windows Only)

Launcher (Windows Only)

Network Basics

Overview of Network Setup and Configuration

Connecting Your Printer

Connecting Printer to Computer or Network

Setting the IP Address

TCP/IP and IP Addresses

Automatically Setting the Printer’s IP Address

Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address

Assigning an IP Address (for IPv4 Mode)

Verifying the IP Settings

Printing and Checking the Printer Settings Page

Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Windows

Identifying Print Driver Pre-install Status (for Network Connection Setup)

USB Connection Setup

Network Connection Setup

Configuring Wireless Settings (Epson AcuLaser C1750W Only)

Setting Up for Shared Printing

Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Mac OS X

Installing the Driver

Adding a Printer

Printing Basics

About Print Media

Print Media Usage Guidelines

Print Media That Can Damage Your Printer

Supported Print Media

Usable Print Media

Loading Print Media

Capacity

Print Media Dimensions

Loading Print Media in the Multipurpose Feeder (MPF)