Epson AL-MX200DNF, AL-MX200DWF User Manual

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User’s Guide

NPD4756-02 EN

AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide

Preface

Using This Guide...................................................................... 12

Conventions...................................................................... 12

Illegal Copies and Printouts.............................................................. 13

Product Features....................................................................... 13

Features.......................................................................... 13

Chapter 1 Specifications

Copy Function......................................................................... 18

Print Function......................................................................... 20

Scan Function......................................................................... 22

Fax Function.......................................................................... 23

Direct Fax Function.................................................................... 24

ADF Function......................................................................... 25

Chapter 2 Basic Operation

Main Components..................................................................... 26

Front View........................................................................ 26

Rear View......................................................................... 27

Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).................................................. 27

Operator Panel.................................................................... 28

Setting Initial Settings on the Operator Panel. .............................................. 29

Printing the Panel Settings Page.......................................................... 30

The Operator Panel................................................................ 30

The Printer Setting Utility........................................................... 31

Power Saver Mode...................................................................... 31

Exiting the Power Saver Mode........................................................ 32

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Chapter 3 Printer Management Software

Print and Scan Drivers.................................................................. 33

EpsonNet Config....................................................................... 33

Creating an Administrative Password................................................. 34

Printer Setting Utility (Windows Only).................................................... 34

Status Monitor (Windows Only).......................................................... 35

Launcher (Windows Only). . . ............................................................ 36

Address Book Editor.................................................................... 37

Express Scan Manager.................................................................. 37

Chapter 4 Printer Connection and Software Installation

Overview of Network Setup and Configuration.............................................. 39

Connecting Your Printer. . . . . ........................................................... 39

Connecting Printer to a Computer or a Network........................................ 40

Setting the IP Address................................................................... 43

TCP/IP and IP Addresses............................................................ 43

Automatically Setting the Printer’s IP Address.......................................... 43

Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address.................................... 43

Assigning an IP Address (for IPv4 Mode).............................................. 45

Verifying the IP Settings............................................................. 47

Printing and Checking the System Settings Page......................................... 48

Installing Print Drivers on Computers Running Windows.................................... 49

Using the PCL print driver. . . . ....................................................... 50

Using Epson Universal P6 Printer Driver............................................... 97

Installing Print Drivers on Computers Running Mac OS X.................................... 99

Configuring Wireless Settings on the Operator Panel (AL-MX200DWF only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Installing Print Drivers on Computers Running Linux (CUPS)................................ 104

Installing Print Drivers............................................................. 104

Specifying the Queue.............................................................. 105

Specifying the Default Queue....................................................... 110

Specifying Printing Options......................................................... 111

Setting the Password for Authority as the Printer Administrator. ......................... 113

Uninstalling Print Drivers.......................................................... 113

Chapter 5 Printing Basics

About Print Media.................................................................... 115

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Print Media Usage Guidelines....................................................... 115

Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Guidelines........................................ 116

Print Media That Can Damage Your Printer........................................... 117

Print Media Storage Guidelines...................................................... 119

Supported Print Media................................................................. 119

Usable Print Media................................................................ 119

Loading Print Media................................................................... 122

Capacity......................................................................... 123

Print Media Dimensions........................................................... 123

Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray............................................... 123

Loading Print Media in the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI)................................. 132

Using the Output Tray Extension.................................................... 136

Setting Paper Sizes and Types........................................................... 137

Setting Paper Sizes................................................................ 137

Setting Paper Types............................................................... 138

Printing............................................................................. 138

Printing from the Computer........................................................ 138

Canceling a Print Job.............................................................. 139

Duplex Printing................................................................... 140

Direct Printing Using a USB Storage Device........................................... 145

Selecting Printing Options.......................................................... 147

Printing Custom Size Paper......................................................... 152

Checking Status of a Print Job....................................................... 154

Printing a Report Page............................................................. 155

Printer Settings................................................................... 156

Printing with the Web Services on Devices................................................ 158

Adding Roles of Print Services...................................................... 158

Printer Setup..................................................................... 159

Chapter 6 Copying

Loading Paper for Copying............................................................. 161

Preparing a Document. . . .............................................................. 161

Making Copies From the Document Glass................................................. 162

Making Copies From the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). . . ............................. 164

Customizing Copy Options............................................................. 165

Number of Copies................................................................. 165

Original Size..................................................................... 166

Output Paper Size................................................................. 167

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Reduce/Enlarge................................................................... 168

Collated......................................................................... 170

Document Type.................................................................. 171

Lighten/Darken................................................................... 172

Sharpness........................................................................ 173

Auto Exposure.................................................................... 174

2-Sided.......................................................................... 175

Multiple Up...................................................................... 175

Margin Top/Bottom............................................................... 177

Margin Left/Right................................................................. 178

Margin Middle................................................................... 179

Copying an ID Card................................................................... 180

Changing the Default Copy Settings...................................................... 181

Chapter 7 Scanning

Scanning Overview.................................................................... 182

Scanning to a USB Connected Computer.................................................. 182

Using the Operator Panel........................................................... 182

Using the TWAIN Driver.......................................................... 183

Using the WIA Driver............................................................. 185

Using a Scanner on the Network......................................................... 186

Overview........................................................................ 187

Confirming the Login name and the Password......................................... 189

Specifying a Destination to Store Scanned Documents................................... 191

Configuring the Printer............................................................ 202

Sending the Scanned File to the Network.............................................. 209

Scanning to a USB Storage Device........................................................ 210

Sending an E-Mail With the Scanned Image............................................... 211

Adding an Entry to the Address Book................................................ 211

Configuring an SMTP Server........................................................ 213

Sending an E-mail With the Scanned File............................................. 215

Customizing Scan Options.............................................................. 216

Changing the Default Scan Settings.................................................. 216

Changing the Scan Settings for an Individual Job....................................... 218

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Chapter 8 Faxing

Connecting the Telephone Line.......................................................... 220

Configuring Fax Initial Settings.......................................................... 221

Setting Your Region............................................................... 221

Setting the Printer ID.............................................................. 222

Setting the Time and Date.......................................................... 223

Changing the Clock Mode.......................................................... 223

Sending a Fax......................................................................... 224

Loading a Source Document on the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)................... 224

Loading a Source Document on the Document Glass.................................... 225

Resolution....................................................................... 226

Document Type.................................................................. 227

Lighten/Darken................................................................... 227

Inserting a Pause. ................................................................. 228

Sending a Fax from Memory........................................................ 228

Sending a Fax Manually............................................................ 229

Confirming Transmissions......................................................... 230

Automatic Redialing............................................................... 231

Sending a Delayed Fax................................................................. 231

Sending a Fax Using the Driver (Direct Fax)............................................... 232

Sending a Fax from Windows....................................................... 232

Sending a Fax from Mac OS X....................................................... 234

Receiving a Fax....................................................................... 237

About Receiving Modes............................................................ 237

Loading Paper for Receiving Faxes ................................................... 237

Receiving a Fax Automatically in the FAX Mode....................................... 238

Receiving a Fax Manually in the TEL Mode............................................ 238

Receiving a Fax Automatically in the TEL/FAX Mode or Ans/FAX Mode................... 238

Receiving a Fax Manually Using an External Telephone. . . . . . ........................... 239

Receiving Faxes in the DRPD Mode.................................................. 239

Receiving Faxes in the Memory...................................................... 240

Polling Receive................................................................... 240

Automatic Dialing..................................................................... 241

Speed Dialing.................................................................... 241

Storing a Fax Number for Speed Dialing Using the Operator Panel. ....................... 241

Storing a Fax Number for Speed Dialing Using a Computer.............................. 242

Sending a Fax Using Speed Dialing................................................... 245

Group Dialing.................................................................... 246

Creating Group Dial Numbers Using the Operator Panel................................ 247

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Editing Group Dial Numbers Using the Operator Panel................................. 247

Creating and Editing a Fax Group Using a Computer................................... 248

Sending a Fax Using Group Dialing (Multi-address Transmission)........................ 251

Printing the Address Book List...................................................... 253

Other Ways to Fax.................................................................... 253

Using the Secure Receiving Mode.................................................... 253

Using an Answering Machine. ...................................................... 254

Using a Computer Modem......................................................... 255

Setting Sounds........................................................................ 256

Speaker Volume.................................................................. 256

Ringer Volume................................................................... 256

Specifying the Fax Settings.............................................................. 257

Customizing Fax Options.......................................................... 257

Available Fax Options............................................................. 257

Changing the Default Fax Settings........................................................ 261

Printing a Report...................................................................... 261

Chapter 9 Using the Operator Panel Menus and Keypad

Understanding the Operator Panel Menus................................................. 263

Report / List...................................................................... 263

Meter Readings................................................................... 264

Admin Menu..................................................................... 264

Defaults Settings.................................................................. 304

Tray Settings..................................................................... 317

Panel Language................................................................... 319

Panel Lock Feature.................................................................... 320

Enabling the Panel Lock Feature..................................................... 320

Disabling the Panel Lock Feature.................................................... 321

Limiting Access to Copy, Fax, Scan, and USB Direct Print Operations.......................... 321

Changing the Power Saver Mode Settings................................................. 322

Resetting to Factory Defaults............................................................ 323

Changing the Language................................................................ 324

Using the Operator Panel........................................................... 324

Using the Printer Setting Utility..................................................... 324

Using the Numeric Keypad............................................................. 325

Entering Characters............................................................... 325

Changing Numbers or Names....................................................... 326

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Chapter 10 Troubleshooting

Clearing Jams......................................................................... 327

Avoiding Jams.................................................................... 327

Identifying the Location of Paper Jams. . . ............................................. 328

Clearing Paper Jams From the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). ...................... 330

Clearing Paper Jams From the Front of the Printer...................................... 333

Clearing Paper Jams From the Rear of the Printer...................................... 338

Clearing Paper Jams From the Center Output Tray..................................... 340

Jam Problems.................................................................... 344

Basic Printer Problems................................................................. 345

Display Problems..................................................................... 345

Printing Problems..................................................................... 346

Print Quality Problems................................................................. 348

The Output Is Too Light........................................................... 348

Toner Smears or Print Comes Off/Stain on Back Side................................... 349

Random Spots/Blurred Images...................................................... 350

The Entire Output Is Blank......................................................... 351

Streaks Appear on the Output....................................................... 351

Mottle........................................................................... 352

Ghosting........................................................................ 352

Fog............................................................................. 353

Bead-Carry-Out (BCO)............................................................ 354

Auger Mark...................................................................... 355

Wrinkled/Stained Paper............................................................ 355

The Top Margin Is Incorrect........................................................ 356

Protrudent/Bumpy Paper........................................................... 357

Copy Problem........................................................................ 357

Copy Quality Problems................................................................. 358

Fax Problems......................................................................... 359

Scanning Problems.................................................................... 361

Scan Driver/Printer Utility Problems..................................................... 363

Other Problems....................................................................... 364

Understanding Printer Messages......................................................... 364

Contacting Service..................................................................... 375

Getting Help......................................................................... 375

LCD Panel Messages. . . . . . . ........................................................ 376

Status Monitor Alerts.............................................................. 376

Enabling the Non Genuine Toner Mode.................................................. 376

Using the Operator Panel........................................................... 376

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Using the Printer Setting Utility (Windows Only)...................................... 377

Chapter 11 Maintenance

Cleaning the Printer................................................................... 378

Cleaning the Scanner.............................................................. 378

Cleaning the ADF Feed Roller....................................................... 380

Replacing the Toner Cartridge........................................................... 381

When to Replace the Toner Cartridge................................................ 382

Removing the Toner Cartridge...................................................... 383

Installing a Toner Cartridge......................................................... 385

Ordering Supplies..................................................................... 386

Consumables..................................................................... 387

When to Order a Toner Cartridge................................................... 387

Recycling Supplies................................................................ 388

Storing Consumables.................................................................. 388

Managing the Printer.................................................................. 388

Checking or Managing the Printer with EpsonNet Config................................ 388

Checking Printer Status with Status Monitor (Windows Only)............................ 389

Checking Printer Status Through E-mail.............................................. 390

Conserving Supplies................................................................... 391

Checking Page Counts................................................................. 391

Moving the Printer.................................................................... 392

Appendix A Where To Get Help

Contacting Epson Support.............................................................. 395

Before Contacting Epson. . . . . ...................................................... 395

Help for Users in Europe. . . . ....................................................... 395

Help for Users in Taiwan........................................................... 395

Help for Users in Singapore. ........................................................ 397

Help for Users in Thailand.......................................................... 397

Help for Users in Vietnam.......................................................... 398

Help for Users in Indonesia......................................................... 398

Help for Users in Hong Kong....................................................... 400

Help for Users in Malaysia.......................................................... 400

Help for Users in the Philippines.................................................... 401

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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

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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 the landscape orientation.

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

LEF Orientation SEF Orientation

* Paper feed direction

4. The screen shots and illustrations in this guide are those of the AL-MX200DWF unless otherwise specified. Some of the items in the screen shots and illustrations may not be displayed or available depending on your printer model.

5. Some features are not available on some models.

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Illegal Copies and Printouts

Copying or printing certain documents may be illegal in your country. Penalties of fines or imprisonment may be imposed on those found guilty. The following are examples of items that may be illegal to copy or print in your country.

❏ Currency

❏ Banknotes and checks

❏ Bank and government bonds and securities

❏ Passports and identification cards

❏ Copyright material or trademarks without the consent of the owner

❏ Postage stamps and other negotiable instruments

This list is not inclusive and no liability is assumed for either its completeness or accuracy. In case of doubt, contact your legal counsel.

Product Features

Features

This section describes the product features and indicates their links.

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Duplex Print

When you have multiple pages to print, you can use the duplex feature of the computer to print on either side of paper to save paper consumption.

For more information, see “Duplex Printing” on page 140.

Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI)

Multiple Up Print

With the Multiple Up print feature of the printer, you can print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper to save paper consumption.

For more information, see the print driver's help.

Wireless Print (AL-MX200DWF only)

Print media loaded in the PSI is given precedence over the media in the paper tray. Using the PSI, you can print on print media of another type or size preferentially over the regular media in the paper tray.

For more information, see “Loading Print Media in the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI)” on page 132.

With the wireless LAN feature of the printer, you can place your printer at any location and print from a computer without cabling.

For more information, see “Configuring Wireless Network Settings (AL-MX200DWF only)” on page 54.

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USB Direct Print

You can print directly from your USB storage device without starting your computer and an application.

For more information, see “Direct Printing Using a USB Storage Device” on page 145.

ID Card Copy

2-in-1 Copy

You can copy two original pages on one side of a single sheet of paper to save paper consumption.

For more information, see “Multiple Up” on page 175.

Scan to E-Mail

You can copy both sides of an ID card on one side of a single sheet of paper in its original size by selecting ID Card Copy on the operator panel.

For more information, see “Copying an ID Card” on page 180.

You can directly send scanned data as an e-mail attachment. You can choose destination e-mail addresses from the Address Book or enter addresses directly using the numeric keypad.

For more information, see “Sending an E-Mail With the Scanned Image” on page 211.

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Scan to SMB/FTP (Network)

You can transfer scanned data to a computer or a server via SMB or FTP without service software. Although prior registration of the destination FTP server or the computer on the Address Book is required, it helps save your time.

For more information, see “Using a Scanner on the Network” on page 186.

Scan from Document Glass

Scan to USB Storage Device

You do not need a computer to connect your USB storage device to save scanned data. Insert your USB storage device into the front USB port on the printer, and save scanned data directly to your USB storage device.

For more information, see “Scanning to a USB Storage Device” on page 210.

Scan from ADF

You can scan pages of a book or a brochure from the document glass. When you scan documents using the document glass, place them face down.

For more information, see “Making Copies From the Document Glass” on page 162.

You can scan pieces of unbound paper using the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). When you scan documents using the ADF, load them face up.

For more information, see “Making Copies From the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)” on page 164.

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Direct Fax from Computer

You can directly send faxes from your computer using the fax driver. You can select a recipient from the Phone Book (PC Fax Address Book) or Address Book (Device Address Book), or enter a name and fax number directly using the numeric keypad.

For more information, see “Sending a Fax Using the Driver (Direct Fax)” on page 232.

Address Book

The Address Book simplifies the recipient specification. You can use the Address Book on the printer as well as on the server. Select the desired address or fax number from the Address Book when using the Scan to E-Mail or Scan to Network feature, or sending faxes.

For more information, see “Address Book Editor” on page 37.

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Chapter 1

Specifications

Copy Function

Items Description

Type Desktop

Memory 256 MB

HDD —

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Scanning Resolution

Printing Resolution

Halftone 256 grayscale gradation

Original Paper Size Document glass:

Output Paper Size Paper tray:

Document glass: 600 × 600 dpi

Automatic Document Feeder (ADF): 600 × 300 dpi

Standard: 600 × 600 dpi

High Resolution: 1200 × 1200 dpi*

* When printing in high resolution mode, printing speed may be reduced due to image quality adjustment. Printing speed may also be reduced depending on documents.

The maximum size is 215.9 × 297 mm for both sheets and books.

Automatic Document Feeder (ADF):

The maximum size is 215.9 × 355.6 mm.

Maximum: Legal

Minimum: 76.2 × 127 mm (3 × 5")

Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI):

Maximum: Legal

Minimum: A5

Image loss width: Top edge, 4 mm or less; bottom edge, 4 mm or less; left and right edges, 4 mm or less

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Items Description

Output Paper Weight Paper tray:

60 – 163 gsm (for postcard 60 – 190 gsm is available)

Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI):

60 – 163 gsm

Important: Use paper recommended by Epson. Copying may not be performed correctly depending on the conditions. For more information, see “Print Media That Can Damage Your Printer” on page 117.

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First Copy Output Time 20 seconds (for A4

Reduction/Enlargement Size-for-Size: 1:1 ± 1.3%

Preset %: 1:0.50, 1:0.70, 1:0.81, 1:1.00, 1:1.22, 1:1.41, 1:2.00

Variable %: 1:0.25 - 1:4.00 (1% increments)

Continuous Copy Speed Document glass:

A4: 30 sheets/minute (Measured by making 11 copies of a single page document.)

Automatic Document Feeder (ADF):

A4: 20 sheets/minute (Measured by making a single copy of an 11- page document.)

Important:

❏ The speed may be reduced due to image quality adjustment.

❏ The performance may be reduced depending on the paper type.

Paper Tray Capacity Standard:

250 sheets (Paper tray) + 10 sheets (PSI)

Maximum paper capacity:

260 sheets (standard)

/standard mode)

Continuous Copy 99 images

Note: The machine may pause temporarily to perform image stabilization.

Output Tray Capacity Center output tray:

Approximately 125 sheets (A4

Document output tray:

Approximately 50 sheets (A4

Power Supply AC 220 – 240 V ± 10%/110 – 127 V ± 10%, 5.2/9.8A for both 50/60 Hz ± 3Hz

)

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Items Description

Power Consumption Sleep mode: 4 W or less

Low Power mode: 8 W or less

Standby mode: 55 W or less

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Dimensions

Machine Weight 12.0 kg

Space Requirement

Usage Environment Temperature: 10 - 32 ˚C; Humidity: 10 - 85% (except malfunctions due to dew

Width 420 × Depth 398* × Height 365 mm

* Measured when the paper tray is inserted but not extended.

Important:

❏ The weight of paper is not included.

❏ The weight of the toner cartridge is included.

Width 795.5 × Depth 1049* mm

* Measured when the front cover and the rear cover are open.

condensation)

Non-Use: Temperature: -20 - 40 ˚C; Humidity: 5 - 85% (except 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.

Print Function

Items Description

Type Built-in

Continuous Print Speed

A4 : When plain paper is fed from the paper tray

1 Sided

Important:

printing conditions.

: 30 sheets/min

Print speed may decrease due to factors such as paper type, paper size, and

When continuously printing a single document of A4 .

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Print Resolution

PDL Standard: PCL

Protocol AL-MX200DNF:

Operating System

Standard: 600 × 600 dpi

High Resolution: 1200 × 1200 dpi*

* When printing in high resolution mode, printing speed may be reduced due to image quality adjustment. Printing speed may also be reduced depending on documents.

JPEG

Ethernet (standard): TCP/IP (LPD, Port9100, WSD)

AL-MX200DWF:

Ethernet (standard): TCP/IP (LPD, Port9100, WSD)

IEEE802.11b/g (standard)

Note:

❏ WSD stands for Web Services on Devices.

❏ WSD is available only on Microsoft

Microsoft® Windows® XP, Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft

Mac OS Linux

Important:

For the latest information about the supported operating systems, contact

our Customer Support Center or your dealer.

Mac OS® X 10.5.8 - 10.6, 10.7 are supported.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux® 5/6 Desktop (x86), SUSE® Linux Enterprise

Desktop 10/11 (x86), and Ubuntu 8/10 (x86) are supported.

Windows® XP x64 Edition,

Windows Vista®,

Windows Vista® x64 Edition,

Windows Server® 2003,

Windows Server® 2003 x64 Edition,

Windows Server® 2008,

Windows Server® 2008 x64 Edition,

Windows Server® 2008 R2 x64 Edition,

Windows® 7,

Windows® 7 x64 Edition,

5e, PCL® 6, PostS cript Level 3 Comp atible, PDF (Ver. 1.6), TIFF,

Windows Vista® or Windows® 7.

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Items Description

Connectivity AL-MX200DNF:

Scan Function

Items Description

Type Color scanner

Original Paper Size Same as the Copy Function

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Standard: Ethernet (100BASE-TX/10BASE-T), USB 2.0

AL-MX200DWF:

Standard: Ethernet (100BASE-TX/10BASE-T), USB 2.0, IEEE802.11b/g

Scanning Resolution

Scanning Halftone Monochrome:

Connectivity AL-MX200DNF:

1200 × 1200 dpi, 600 × 600 dpi, 300 × 300 dpi, 200 × 200 dpi

1 bit for the line-art image, 8 bit for the gray-scale image

Color:

24 bit

Standard: Ethernet (100BASE-TX/10BASE-T), USB 2.0

AL-MX200DWF:

Standard: Ethernet (100BASE-TX/10BASE-T), USB 2.0, IEEE802.11b/g

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Items Description

Scan to PC Protocol: TCP/IP (SMB, FTP)

Operating System:

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Scan to e-mail Protocol: TCP/IP (SMTP, POP3)

Fax Function

Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Mac OS

Important: For the latest information about the supported operating systems, refer to the Epson Web Site.

File Format: PDF (multi page 1 file) / JPEG / TIFF (1 page 1 file)

File Format: TIFF (1 page 1 file) / JPEG / PDF (multi page 1 file)

Windows® XP,

Windows Server® 2003,

Windows Server® 2008,

Windows Vista®,

Windows® 7,

Windows® XP x64,

Windows Server® 2003 x64,

Windows Server® 2008 x64,

Windows Vista® x64,

Windows Server® 2008 R2 x64,

Windows® 7 x64,

X 10.5.8 - 10.6, 10.7

Items Description

Send Document Size Document glass:

Maximum: 215.9 × 297 mm

Automatic Document Feeder (ADF):

Maximum: 215.9 × 355.6 mm

Recording Paper Size Maximum: Legal

Minimum: A5

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Items Description

Transmission Time 3 seconds (V.34)

Important: When transmitting an A4 size 700-character document in the standard quality (8 × 3.85 lines/mm) and high speed mode (28.8 kbps or above: JBIG). This is only the transmission speed for image information and does not include the controlling time for the communication. Note that the actual transmission time depends on the content of documents, the machine that the recipient uses, and the status of the communication line.

Transmission Mode ITU-T Super G3, ITU-T G3 ECM, ITU-T G3

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Scanning Resolution

Coding Method Monochrome: 1 bit, JBIG, MMR, MR, MH encoding

Transmission Speed V.34 (33.6 /31.2 /28.8 /26.4 /24 /21.6 /19.2 /16.8 /14.4 /12 /9.6 /7.2 /4.8 /2.4kbps)

No. of Fax Lines RJ-11, 1 line

Direct Fax Function

400 × 400 pixel/25.4 mm (R16 × 15.4 line/mm)

300 × 300 pixel/25.4 mm (R8 × 15.4 line/mm)

200 × 200 pixel/25.4 mm (R8 × 7.7 line/mm)

200 × 100 pixel/25.4 mm (R8 × 3.85 line/mm)

Color: Not supported.

V.17 (14.4 /12 /9.6 /7.2kbps)

V.29 (9.6 /7.2kbps)

V.27ter (4.8 /2.4kbps)

PSTN, PBX. Leased line (3.4KHz/2-wire)

Items Description

Document Size A4, Letter, Folio, Legal

Transmission Speed Same as the Fax function

Transmission Resolution Same as the Fax function

Applicable Lines Same as the Fax function

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Items Description

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Operating System Microsoft

ADF Function

Items Description

Type Simplex

Windows® XP, Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Mac OS

Important: For the latest information about the supported operating systems, refer to the Epson Web Site.

Windows Vista®,

Windows Server® 2003,

Windows Server® 2008,

Windows® 7,

Windows® XP x64,

Windows Server® 2003 x64,

Windows Server® 2008 x64,

Windows Vista® x64,

Windows Server® 2008 R2 x64,

Windows® 7 x64,

X 10.4.11, 10.5.8 - 10.6, 10.7

Life 80,000 images

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Chapter 2

Basic Operation

Main Components

This section provides an overview of your printer.

Front View

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1 Output Tray Extension 2 Center Output Tray

3 Front USB Port 4 Operator Panel

5 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 6 Document Feeder Tray

7 Document Output Tray 8 Document Stopper

9 Power Switch 10 Toner Cartridge

11 Paper Tray Cover 12 Paper Tray

13 Front Cover 14 Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI)

15 Paper Width Guides 16 Toner Access Cover

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Rear View

1 Registration Roller 2 OPC Drum

3Levers 4ADF Cover

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5Ethernet Port 6USB Port

7 Paper Chute 8 Transfer Roller

9 Power Connector 10 Rear Cover Handle

11 Rear Cover 12 Phone Connector

13 Wall Jack Connector

Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)

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1ADF Cover

2 Document Guides

3ADF Glass

4Document Glass

5Document Cover

6 Document Feeder Tray

Operator Panel

The operator panel has a 4-line by 28-character liquid crystal display (LCD), light-emitting diodes (LED), control buttons, one-touch buttons, and numeric keypad, which allow you to control the printer.

1 One-touch b uttons Calls up the stored fax number registered in the Phone Book. The

first eight fax numbers in the Phone Book are assigned to the buttons in row order, starting from the top left corner.

8 Numeric keypad Enters characters and numbers.

(Copy) button/LED

(Scan) button/LED

buttons Moves a cursor or highlight up or down.

buttons Moves a cursor or highlight left or right.

Job Status button/LED

System button/LED

Moves to the top level of the Copy menu.

Moves to the top level of the Scan menu.

Moves to the top level of the Job Status menu.

Moves to the top level of the System menu.

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Redial/Pause button

Speed Dial button

15 LCD Panel Displays various settings, instructions, and error messages.

(Clear All) button

(Energy Saver) button/LED

(Print) button/LED

(Fax) button/LED

(Back) button

button Confirms the entry of values.

Address Book button

# button

Re-dials a telephone number.

To insert a pause between numbers, press the Redial/Pause button and confirm that “-” appears on the LCD panel.

Calls up a stored telephone number.

Resets the current setting, and returns to the top level of each service menu.

Lights up in the Sleep mode. Press this button to exit the Sleep mode.

Moves to the top level of the Print menu.

Moves to the top level of the Fax menu.

Returns to the previous screen.

Pressing this button at the Fax menu moves to the top level of the Phone Book menu.

Enters characters “(space) & ( )”.

C (Clear) button

Data LED

Error LED

(Start) button

(Stop) button

Deletes characters and numbers.

Lights up for incoming, outgoing, or pending jobs.

Lights up when the printer has an error.

Starts a job.

Cancels the current processing or pending job.

Note:

❏ Selecting a different menu or returning to the previous screen cancels the current entry or setting. Be

sure to press the

button to save the current entry or setting.

❏ For details on how to use the numeric keypad to enter alphanumeric characters, see “Using the

Numeric Keypad” on page 325.

Setting Initial Settings on the Operator Panel

You need to set the printer language and the clock date and time when you turn on the printer for the first time.

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When you turn on the printer, a wizard appears on the LCD panel. Follow the steps below to configure the initial settings.

Note:

If you do not start configuring the initial settings, Select Function appears on the LCD panel in three minutes. After that, you can configure the following initial settings by selecting Power On Wizard on the operator panel as needed. For details on the operator panel, see “Understanding the Operator Panel Menus” on page 263.

1. Select the language you want to use on the operator panel, and then press the

2. Press the

3. Select your region, and then press the

4. Select the appropriate time zone, and then press the

5. Specify the current date, and then press the

6. Specify the current time, and then press the

7. Press the

If you want to skip the fax setup, press the

8. Enter your fax number, and then press the

9. Enter a name, and then press the

10. Press the

button to start setting the region.

button.

button for fax setup.

(Start) button.

button.

button to complete the initial settings on the operator panel.

button.

Printing the Panel Settings Page

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

The Operator Panel

Note:

The reports and lists are all printed in English.

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1. Press the System button.

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2. Select Report / List, 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® 7 as an example.

Note:

The reports and lists are all printed in English.

1. Click Start — All Programs — EPSON — your printer — Printer Setting Utility.

Note:

The window to select a printer 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 starts.

2. Click the Printer Settings Report tab.

3. Select Reports from the list at the left side of the page.

The Reports page is displayed.

4. Click the Panel Settings button.

The Panel Settings page is printed.

Power Saver Mode

The printer has a power saving feature that reduces power consumption during periods of inactivity and operates in two modes: Low Power and Sleep. In Low Power mode, only the LCD panel goes blank. In Sleep mode, all LEDs, except for the LCD panel goes blank. When the printer is in Sleep mode, it consumes less power than in Low Power mode.

(Energy Saver) LED, on the operator panel go out and the

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By default, the printer enters Low Power mode in one minute of inactivity after completion of the last job, and then enters Sleep mode in another 6 minutes of inactivity. You can change these default settings in the following ranges:

Low Power mode: 1 to 45 minutes

Sleep mode: 6 to 11 minutes

See Also:

“Changing the Power Saver Mode Settings” on page 322

Exiting the Power Saver Mode

The printer automatically exits the power saver mode when it receives a print job from a computer or fax data through the telephone line. Alternatively, you can manually bring it back into standby mode. Press any button on the operator panel in Low Power mode. In Sleep mode, press the Saver) button. Whether the printer is in Low Power or Sleep mode, it will take about 25 seconds for the printer to resume standby mode.

(Energy

Note:

❏ In Low Power mode, opening and closing the rear cover will bring the printer back into standby

mode.

❏ When the printer is in Sleep mode, 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:

“Changing the Power Saver Mode Settings” on page 322

( Energy Saver) button

( Energy Saver)

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Chapter 3

Printer Management Software

Print and Scan Drivers

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

❏ A printer driver enables communications between your computer and printer and provides access

to your printer features.

❏ The scan driver enables you to scan images directly to your personal computer and place scanned

images directly into an application via USB or the network.

The scan driver is installed along with your print driver. It is available for Microsoft Mac OS

See Also:

❏ “Installing Print Drivers on Computers Running Windows” on page 49

❏ “Installing Print Drivers on Computers Running Mac OS X” on page 99

❏ “Installing Print Drivers on Computers Running Linux (CUPS)” on page 104

Windows® and

EpsonNet Config

This section provides information on EpsonNet Config.

EpsonNet Config is a hyper text transfer protocol (HTTP)-based web page service that is accessed through your web browser.

Using EpsonNet Config, you can confirm the printer status, and change the printer configuration options easily. Anyone on your network can access the printer using EpsonNet Config. In administrative mode, you can change the configuration of the printer, set up your fax directories, 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 in

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

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

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.

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.

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 with 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 along with print drivers.

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Note:

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

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 Printer Selection window appears, which displays the printer name, printer connection port, printer status, and model name. Check the column Status to know the current status of your printer.

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

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

The Printer Status 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 Printer Status window appears automatically when an error occurs. You can specify the conditions for starting the Printer Status window in Printer Status Window Properties.

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

1. Right-click the Status Monitor printer icon on the taskbar at the bottom right of the screen.

2. Select Printer Status Window Properties.

The Printer Status Window Properties window appears.

3. Select the type of the pop-up and then click OK.

You can also check the toner level of your printer (when a genuine toner cartridge is installed) and the job information on the Printer Status window.

Status Monitor is installed along with print drivers.

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Launcher (Windows Only)

Using the Launcher-Btype window, you can open the Status Window, Printer Setting Utility, Address Book Editor, and Express Scan Manager.

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

The following procedure uses Windows 7 as an example.

To start the Launcher:

1. Click Start — All Programs — EPSON — your printer — Launcher.

The Launcher-Btype window appears.

2. The Launcher-Btype window provides several buttons: Status Window, Printer Setting Utility, Address Book Editor, and Express Scan Manager.

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

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

Status Window Opens the Printer Status window.

See Also:

“Status Monitor (Windows Only)” on page 35

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Printer Setting Utility

Address Book Editor

Express Scan Manager

Starts the Printer Setting Utility.

See Also: “Printer Setting Utility (Windows Only)” on page 34

Starts the Address Book Editor, which allows you to add and edit Address Book entries.

See Also: “Address Book Editor” on page 37

Starts the Express Scan Manager.

See Also: “Express Scan Manager” on page 37

Address Book Editor

The Address Book Editor provides a convenient interface for modifying the printer’s Address Book entries. With it you can add:

❏ Fax entries

❏ E-Mail entries

❏ Server entries

When you start the software, the Address Book Editor reads the printer’s Address Book. You can add, edit, and delete entries. After making changes, you can then save the updated Address Book to the printer or to your computer.

The Address Book Editor is installed along with your print driver. It is available for Windows and Mac OS X.

Express Scan Manager

The Express Scan Manager handles scan jobs sent from the printer to your computer via USB. When scan jobs are sent from the printer to the computer, the Express Scan Manager automatically manages the scan jobs.

Before scanning to your computer, start the Express Scan Manager and specify the location to send scanned image files.

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Click Open the image file to display scanned files saved in the specified destination after scanning.

The Express Scan Manager is installed along with your print driver. It is available for Windows and Mac OS X.

Note:

When you separately install the Express Scan Manager from the Software Disc, you also need to install the scan driver from the Software Disc.

See Also:

“Using the Operator Panel” on page 182

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Chapter 4

Printer Connection and Software Installation

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 System 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

panel. To use a wireless connection (AL-MX200DWF only), also configure wireless network settings on the operator panel.

6. Print the System Settings page to verify the new settings.

Note:

The reports and lists are all printed in English.

See Also:

“Printing the System Settings Page” on page 155

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

X and Linux® systems: Manually set the printer’s TCP/IP address on the operator

Connecting Your Printer

The interface cables of your printer must meet the following requirements:

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Connection Type Connection Specifications

Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX compatible

USB USB 2.0 compatible

Wireless (AL-MX200DWF only) IEEE 802.11b/802.11g

Wall Jack Connector RJ11

Phone Connector RJ11WAll

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1Ethernet Port

2USB Port

3 Wall Jack Connector

4 Phone Connector

Connecting Printer to a Computer or a Network

Connect your printer via a USB, Ethernet, or wireless (AL-MX200DWF only) connection. Hardware and cabling requirements vary for the different connection methods. Ethernet cables and hardware are not supplied with your printer and must be purchased separately.

The available features for each connection type are shown in the following table.

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Connection Type Available Features

USB When connected via USB connection you can:

❏ Instruct print jobs from a computer.

❏ Scan and print an image into an application.

❏ Scan and print an image to a folder on the computer.

❏ Use the Address Book Editor to manage Address Book entries.

Ethernet When connected via Ethernet connection you can:

❏ Instruct print jobs from a computer on the network.

❏ Scan and print an image to a computer on the network.

❏ Scan and print an image to an FTP server.

❏ Scan to e-mail.

❏ Use EpsonNet Config to manage Address Book entries.

Wireless (AL-MX200DWF only) When connected via wireless connection you can:

❏ Instruct print jobs from a computer on the network.

❏ Scan and print an image to a computer on the network.

❏ Scan and print an image to an FTP server.

❏ Scan to e-mail.

❏ Use EpsonNet Config to manage Address Book entries.

USB Connection

If your printer is connected to a network instead of your computer, skip this section and go to “Network Connection” on page 42.

To connect the printer to a computer:

1. Connect the smaller end of the supplied USB cable to the USB port on the rear of the printer, and the other end to a USB port on 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 an Ethernet 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 to the Ethernet port on the rear of the printer, and the other end to a LAN drop or hub.

* Ethernet port

Note:

Do not connect the Ethernet cable when you intend to use the wireless network feature of the AL-MX200DWF model.

See Also:

“Configuring Wireless Network Settings (AL-MX200DWF only)” on page 54

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Setting the IP Address

TCP/IP and IP Addresses

If your computer is on a large network, 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, e ac h p r in te r an d c o mp ut er m us t ha ve a u n iq ue I P a dd r es s. I t i s i m po rt a nt th a t 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 detect or assign an IP address to your printer. For further instructions, insert the Software Disc into your computer's CD/DVD drive. After the Installer starts, 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

❏ DHCP/Auto IP (enabled by default)

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You can turn on/off either protocol using the operator panel or EpsonNet Config.

Note:

You can print a report that includes the printer’s IP address. On the operator panel, press the System button, select Report / List, press the button. The IP address is listed on the System Settings page.

button, select System Settings, and then press the

Using the Operator Panel

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

1. On the operator panel, press the System button.

2. Select Admin Menu, and then press the

3. Select Network, 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 or DHCP, and then press the

8. Turn off and turn on the printer.

button.

Using EpsonNet Config

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

1. Launch your web browser.

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

EpsonNet Config appear on your browser.

3. Select Properties.

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

5. In the IP Address Mode field, select the DHCP/AutoIP or DHCP option.

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6. Click the Apply button.

7. Click the Reboot Machine button.

Assigning an IP Address (for IPv4 Mode)

Note:

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

Config, use the link local address. To check a link local address, see “Printing and Checking the System Settings Page” on page 48.

❏ 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 the Printer Setting Utility.

Using the Operator Panel

1. Turn on the printer.

Ensure that the LCD panel shows Select Function.

2. On the operator panel, press the System button.

3. Select Admin Menu, and then press the

4. Select Network, 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. Select Panel, and then press the

button.

9. Press the

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

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10. Select IP Address, and then press the button.

11. Enter the value of the IP address using the numeric keypad.

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12. Press the

button.

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

14. Press the

15. Select Subnet Mask, and then press the

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

button.

16. Enter the value of the subnet mask using the numeric keypad.

17. Press the

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

19. Press the

20. Select Gateway Address, and then press the

button.

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

button.

21. Enter the value of the gateway address using the numeric keypad.

22. Press the

button.

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

button.

24. Turn off and turn on the printer.

See Also:

“Operator Panel” on page 28

Using the Printer Setting Utility

The following procedure uses Windows 7 as an example.

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 — your printer — Printer Setting Utility.

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Note:

The window to select a printer 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 starts.

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 Panel from IP Address Mode, and then enter the values in IP Address, Subnet 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, EpsonNet Config appears on 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, you can set the IP address from 0.0.0.0 to the desired IP address on the printer setting window.

Verifying the IP Settings

The following procedure uses Windows 7 as an example.

Note:

The reports and lists are all printed in English.

1. Print the System Settings page.

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

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

1. Click Start, and select Search programs and files.

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2. Enter cmd, and then press the Enter key.

A black window appears.

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 System Settings Page” on page 48

Printing and Checking the System Settings Page

Print the System Settings page and check your printer's IP address.

Using the Operator Panel

Note:

The reports and lists are all printed in English.

1. Press the System button.

2. Select Report / List, and then press the

3. Select System Settings, and then press the

The System Settings page is printed.

4. Confirm the IP address next to IP Address under Wired Network (AL-MX200DNF) or Wired

Network/Wireless Network (AL-MX200DWF) on the System 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 System

Settings page again.

If the IP address is not resolved automatically, see “Assigning an IP Address (for IPv4 Mode)” on page 45.

button.

Using the Printer Setting Utility

The following procedure uses Windows 7 as an example.

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Note:

The reports and lists are all printed in English.

1. Click Start — All Programs — EPSON — your printer — Printer Setting Utility.

Note:

The window to select a printer 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 starts.

2. Click the Printer Settings Report tab.

3. Select Reports from the list at the left side of the page.

The Reports page appears.

4. Click the System Settings button.

The System 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 45

Installing Print Drivers on Computers Running Windows

You can use three types of print drivers on your printer:

❏ PCL print driver

See “Using the PCL print driver” on page 50.

❏ PCL compatible Universal P6 print driver

See “Using Epson Universal P6 Printer Driver” on page 97.

❏ PostScript Level3 Compatible print driver

See PostScript Level3 Compatible User’s Guide.

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Using the PCL print driver

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

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

Using the Operator Panel

Note:

The reports and lists are all printed in English.

1. Press the System button.

2. Select Report / List, and then press the

3. Select System Settings, and then press the

The System Settings page is printed.

4. Find the IP address under Wired Network (AL-MX200DNF) or Wired Network/Wireless Network (AL-MX200DWF) on the System 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 System Settings page again.

If the IP address is not resolved automatically, see “Assigning an IP Address (for IPv4 Mode)” on page 45.

button.

Using the Printer Setting Utility

The following procedure uses Windows 7 as an example.

Note:

The reports and lists are all printed in English.

1. Click Start — All Programs — EPSON — your printer — Printer Setting Utility.

Note:

The window to select a printer 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.

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The Printer Setting Utility starts.

2. Click the Printer Settings Report tab.

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

The TCP/IP Settings page is displayed.

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 45.

Disabling the Firewall Before Installing Printer Drivers

If you are running one of the following operating systems, you must disable the firewall before installing print drivers:

❏ Windows 7

❏ Windows Vista

❏ Windows Server® 2008 R2

❏ Windows Server 2008

❏ Windows XP

The following procedure uses Windows 7 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 Help 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 printer software is complete.

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Inserting the Software Disc

1. Insert the Software Disc into your computer's CD/DVD drive. When the AutoPlay window appears, click Run setup.exe to start the Easy Install Navi.

Note:

If the CD does not automatically start or the AutoPlay window does not appear, click Start (start for Windows XP) — Computer — D:\EPSetup.exe (where D is the drive letter of your CD), and then click OK.

USB Connection Setup

The following procedure uses Windows 7 as an example.

1. Connect your computer and printer with a USB cable.

2. Turn on the printer.

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.

Easy Install Navi launches.

5. Click Installing Drivers and Software.

6. Select Personal Installation, and then click Next.

7. Select whether to restart your computer and click Finish to exit the wizard.

USB Printing

A personal printer is a printer connected to your computer or a print server using a USB. If your printer is connected to a network and not to your computer, see “Network Connection Setup” on page 53.

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Network Connection Setup

Note:

❏ To use your printer in a Linux environment, you need to install print drivers for the Linux operating

systems. For details on how to install and use the drivers, see also “Installing Print Drivers on Computers Running Linux (CUPS)” on page 104.

❏ When using a CD drive in a Linux environment, you need to mount the drive to your system

environment. The command strings are mount/media/CD-ROM.

The following procedure uses Windows 7 as an example.

1. Click Easy Install.

The SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT appears.

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

Next.

Easy Install Navi launches.

3. Click Installing Drivers and Software.

4. Select Network Installation, and then click Next.

5. 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 Add Printer to add a printer to the list manually. You may specify the IP address and port name at this point.

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

Note:

If the installer displays 0.0.0.0 when you intend to use the AutoIP feature, you must enter a valid IP address to continue.

6. 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.

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

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

If you want to install the fax driver, select the Install fax driver check box.

7. 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.

8. Click Finish to exit the wizard.

Configuring Wireless Network Settings (AL-MX200DWF only)

You can configure wireless network settings with the Easy Install Navi.

Important:

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

you use a communications standard other than WPS to configure wireless network settings.

❏ Ensure that the Ethernet cable has been disconnected from the printer before you configure the

wireless network settings.

The wireless network specifications are described below:

Item Specification

Connectivity Wireless

Connectivity Standard IEEE 802.11b/g compliant

Bandwidth 2.4 GHz

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

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),

WPS2.0 supported

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You can select a method to configure wireless network settings 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 code 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

Using Wizard Setup to Configure Wireless Network Settings

The following procedure uses Windows 7 as an example.

1. Insert the Software Disc into your computer's CD/DVD drive. When the AutoPlay window appears, click Run setup.exe to start the Install Navi.

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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Easy Install Navi launches.

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4. Click Start Setup.

5. Click Configure Printer.

The connection type selection screen appears.

6. Select Wireless Connection, and then click Next.

The setting method selection screen appears.

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

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8. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect the USB cable and perform other setup until the Select Access Point screen appears.

9. Select either of the following:

❏ Click the Select from the found Access Points radio button and select the SSID.

❏ Click the Input the SSID directly radio button and enter the SSID in the SSID box.

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Note:

Up to five access points are displayed in order of intensity of radio waves. An access point with low-intensity radio waves may not be displayed.

10. Click Next.

11. Enter for Passphrase for the SSID you specified above and click Next.

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

The IP Address Settings screen appears.

13. Select IP Mode depending on your network scheme.

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When IPv4 is selected, configure the following:

Select Type.

If you have selected Use Manual Address from Type, enter the following items:

❏ IP Address of your printer

❏ Subnet Mask

❏ Gateway Address

When Dual Stack is selected, configure the following:

Configure IPv4 Settings.

If you have selected the Use Manual Address check box under IPv6 Settings, enter the following items:

❏ IP Address of your printer

❏ Gateway Address

14. Click Next.

The FAX Settings screen appears.

15. Configure the fax settings if necessary.

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Note:

If you do not intend to use the fax feature, select the I don't use FAX functionality check box.

16. Click Next.

The Confirm the settings screen appears.

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

A confirmation window appears.

18. Click Yes.

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19. Wait a few minutes until the printer restarts to establish a wireless network connection and the Configuration Complete screen appears.

20. Click Print Printer Setting.

21. Confirm that “Link Quality” is shown as “Good”, “Acceptable”, or “Low” on the report.

Note:

When “Link Quality” is shown as “No Reception”, check if the wireless network settings are correctly configured. To reconfigure the wireless network settings, click Next on the Configuration Complete screen and then click Return.

22. Click Next.

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23. Follow the on-screen instructions until the Check Setup screen appears.

24. 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.

25. 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 either of the following steps:

❏ Click Refresh to update the information.

❏ Click Add Printer, and then enter the details of the printer manually.

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

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

28. Click Finish to exit this tool.

The wireless configuration is complete.

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Using Advanced Setup to Configure Wireless Network Settings

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

The following procedure uses Windows 7 as an example.

Displaying the Configure Wireless Settings Screen

1. Insert the Software Disc into your computer's CD/DVD drive. When the AutoPlay window appears, click Run setup.exe to start the Install Navi.

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.

Easy Install Navi launches.

4. Click Start Setup.

5. Click Configure Printer.

6. Select Wireless Connection, and then click Next.

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The setting method selection screen appears.

7. Select Advanced.

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Select a connection method from the following

❏ “Ethernet Cable” on page 64

❏ “WPS-PIN” on page 69

❏ “WPS-PBC” on page 71

❏ “Operator Panel” on page 72

❏ “EpsonNet Config” on page 73

Ethernet Cable

1. Select Ethernet Cable, and then click Next.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions, and then click Next.

The Printer Setup Utility screen appears.

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

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Note:

If the printer to be configured is not listed in the Select Printer screen, try either of 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.

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7. Select IP Mode depending on your network scheme.

When IPv4 is selected, configure the following:

Select Type.

If you have selected Use Manual Address from Type, enter the following items:

❏ IP Address of your printer

❏ Subnet Mask

❏ Gateway Address

When Dual Stack is selected, configure the following:

Configure IPv4 Settings.

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If you have selected the Use Manual Address check box under IPv6 Settings, enter the following items:

❏ IP Address of your printer

❏ Gateway Address

8. Click Next.

The FAX Settings screen appears.

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9. Configure the fax settings if necessary.

Note:

If you do not intend to use the fax feature, select the I don't use FAX functionality check box.

10. Click Next.

The Confirm the settings screen appears.

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

A confirmation window appears.

Note:

To make the specified wireless network settings effective, you need to restart the printer.

12. Click Yes.

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13. Wait a few minutes until the printer restarts to establish a wireless network connection and the Configuration Complete screen appears.

14. Click Next.

15. Follow the on-screen instructions until the Check Setup screen appears.

16. Print the System Settings page using the operator panel.

See “Printing the System Settings Page” on page 155.

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17. Confirm that “Link Quality” is shown as “Good”, “Acceptable”, or “Low” on the report.

Note:

When “Link Quality” is shown as “No Reception”, check if the wireless network settings are correctly configured. To reconfigure the wireless network settings, click Return.

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.

Note:

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

❏ Click Refresh to update the information.

❏ Click Add Printer, and then enter the details of the printer manually.

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

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

22. Click Finish to exit this tool.

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 code to a printer and computer. This setting, performed through access point, is available only when the access points of your wireless router supports WPS.

❏ Before WPS-PIN starts, you will need to enter your PIN code at the web page of the wireless access

point. See the access point manual for the details.

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

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2. Follow the on-screen 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.

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 either of the following steps:

❏ Click Refresh to update the information.

❏ Click Add Printer, 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.

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.

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WPS-PBC

Note:

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

2. Follow the on-screen 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.

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 either of the following steps:

❏ Click Refresh to update the information.

❏ Click Add Printer, and then enter the details of the printer manually.

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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.

7. Click Finish to exit this tool.

The wireless configuration is complete.

Note:

For the 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 on-screen 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 either of the following steps:

❏ Click Refresh to update the information.

❏ Click Add Printer, 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.

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 on-screen 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 either of the following steps:

❏ Click Refresh to update the information.

❏ Click Add Printer, 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.

7. Click Finish to exit this tool.

The wireless configuration is complete.

When 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 Set Up Your Wireless Connectivity With Your Computer)

For DHCP Networks:

1. Setting up your computer for wireless connectivity:

Note:

You can also change the wireless network settings using the wireless application that may be installed on 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.

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

Note:

Make note of the wireless network settings on the Advanced dialog box (step f) and the Wireless network properties dialog box (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.

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

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

Click OK to close the Wireless network properties dialog box.

For Windows Vista:

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:

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.

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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 System button.

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b Select Admin Menu, and then press the

c Select Network, and then press the

d Select TCP/IP, and then press the

e Select IPv4, and then press the

button.

f Select IP Address, and then press the

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

IP Address

169.254.000.041*

button.

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

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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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EpsonNet Config appears on your browser.

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6. Configure wireless network settings for the printer on EpsonNet Config.

7. Reboot the printer.

8. Restore the wireless network settings on your computer.

Note:

If the operating system on your computer provides a wireless configuration software, use it to change the wireless network 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.

Click Advanced.

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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 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.

Select the network, and then click Connect.

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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:

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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 network 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 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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2. Check the IP address on your computer.

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3. Set the IP address on the printer.

See “Assigning an IP Address (for IPv4 Mode)” on page 45.

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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EpsonNet Config appears on your browser.

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6. Change the wireless network settings for the printer on EpsonNet Config.

7. Reboot the printer.

8. Restore the wireless network settings on your computer.

Note:

If the operating system on your computer provides a wireless configuration software, use it to change the wireless network settings. Or you can change the wireless network 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 the Wireless Networks tab.

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

Click Advanced.

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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 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.

Select the network, and then click Connect.

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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 the Printer for Shared Printing

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One way to make a new printer available for other computers on a network is to use the Software Disc supplied with your printer. Using the supplied CD is helpful in a way that it will install utilities including Status Monitor as well. The following, however, describes the procedures for sharing a printer on a network without using the supplied CD.

To set up a printer to be shared on a network, you need to set up the printer for network sharing and install print drivers for the printer on every computer on the network.

Note:

You need to purchase an additional Ethernet cable at your own cost to connect a printer to an Ethernet network.

Setting Up the Printer for Network Sharing

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 the icon for your printer and select Properties.

3. From the Sharing tab, select Share this printer, 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 your printer.

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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 your 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 your printer.

5. Click OK.

6. Click Apply, and then click OK.

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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 your 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.

Installing Print Drivers

Now that the printer is set for shared printing, you need to install print drivers for the shared printer using either of the two Windows features.

Using the Point and Print Feature

The Point and Print feature is a Windows technology that automatically downloads and installs a print driver necessary for using the shared printer on the network.

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.

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Wait until the driver is copied from the server to the client computer and a new printer object is added to the Printers and Faxes folder. It may take some time depending on the amount of 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 and a new printer object is added to the Printers folder. It may take some time depending on the amount of 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 and a new printer object will be added to the Printers folder. It may take some time depending on the amount of network traffic.

6. Print a test page to verify installation.

Click Start — Control Panel.

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

1. Click Start — Computer — 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 and a new printer object will be added to the Devices and Printers folder. It may take some time depending on the amount of network traffic.

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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.

Using the Peer-to-Peer Feature

With the peer-to-peer feature, you need to specify the shared printer to install a print driver.

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.

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6. Select the printer, and then click Next. If the printer is not listed, click Back and enter the path to 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 your printer to be set as the default printer, and then click Next.

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.

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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 the path to 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.

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.

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

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

6. Click Finish.

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.

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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.

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.

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

5. Select whether to share your printer or not.

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

7. 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.

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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 the path to the printer in the text box, and then click Next.

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, you need to specify the path to the available drivers.

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

5. Select whether to use your printer as the default printer.

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

7. Click Finish.

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

Using Epson Universal P6 Printer Driver

Epson Universal P6 Printer Driver is the universal PCL6 compatible print driver that has the following features:

❏ It supports the basic print functions needed for the business situation.

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❏ It supports multiple Epson business printers besides this printer.

❏ It supports most languages among the print drivers for this printer.

Computer system requirements

If your CD/DVD drive is D:, open Epson_Universal_P6_Supplement.txt in the D:\Drivers \PCL_Universal, and refer to Supported OS.

Your computer must be running one of the supported Microsoft Windows versions listed there, and must meet the system requirements of its operating system.

Supported Printers

If your CD/DVD drive is D:, open Epson_Universal_P6_Supplement.txt in the D:\Drivers \PCL_Universal, and refer to Supported Printers.

Supported Languages

If your CD/DVD drive is D:, open Epson_Universal_P6_Supplement.txt in the D:\Drivers \PCL_Universal, and refer to Supported Languages.

Installing the Printer Driver

1. Insert the printer Software Disc into your CD/DVD drive.

2. If your CD/DVD drive is D:, double-click setup.exe in the D:\Drivers\PCL_Universal\Win32\ for 32-bit Windows OS or D:\Drivers\PCL_Universal\Win64\ for 64-bit Windows OS.

Note:

Change the drive letter as needed for your system.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

After the installation is done, access your printer's Properties to customize the settings and Printing Preferences to make the appropriate printer driver settings.

Note:

The printer driver's online help provides details on printer driver settings.

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Uninstalling the printer driver

Note:

The procedure below uses Windows 7 as an example.

1. Close all applications.

2. Access Programs and Features on the Control Panel.

3. Select Epson Universal Laser P6, and then click Uninstall/Change.

Follow the on screen instructions.

Installing Print Drivers on Computers Running Mac OS X

For information on how to install print drivers, refer to the PostScript Level3 Compatible User’s Guide.

Configuring Wireless Settings on the Operator Panel (AL-MX200DWF only)

You can configure wireless settings on the operator panel.

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.

❏ Ensure that the Ethernet cable has been disconnected from the printer before you configure the

wireless settings.

Note:

❏ Before you configure the wireless settings on the operator panel, you need to set up the wireless

network settings on your computer. For details, see the Wireless Network Setup Guide.

❏ For information on the specifications of the wireless LAN feature, see “Configuring Wireless Network

Settings (AL-MX200DWF only)” on page 54.

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

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Automatic Setup Using

WPS-PIN is a method to authenticate and register devices required for wireless configuration, by entering PIN code 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 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.

WPS-PIN

WPS-PBC

Wi-Fi Setup

You can manually configure wireless settings to connect your printer to an access point (infrastructure) network or computer-to-computer (ad-hoc) network.

Connecting to Access Point Network

To configure the wireless settings through an access point such as a wireless router:

1. On the operator panel, press the System button.

2. Select Admin Menu, and then press the

button.

3. Select Network, and then press the

4. Select Wireless Setup, and then press the

button.

5. Select the desired network name (SSID) of the computer, and then press the

If the desired network name (SSID) of the computer does not appear:

aSelect Manual Setup, and then press the

b Enter the SSID, and then press the

button.

Use the numeric keypad to enter the desired value, and press the

button.

or button to move a

cursor.

cSelect Infrastructure, and then press the

button.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Preface

Copyright and Trademarks

Using This Guide

Conventions

Illegal Copies and Printouts

Product Features

Features

Specifications

Copy Function

Print Function

Scan Function

Fax Function

Direct Fax Function

ADF Function

Basic Operation

Main Components

Front View

Rear View

Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)

Operator Panel

Setting Initial Settings on the Operator Panel

Printing the Panel Settings Page

The Operator Panel

The Printer Setting Utility

Power Saver Mode

Exiting the Power Saver Mode

Printer Management Software

Print and Scan Drivers

EpsonNet Config

Creating an Administrative Password

Printer Setting Utility (Windows Only)

Status Monitor (Windows Only)

Launcher (Windows Only)

Address Book Editor

Express Scan Manager

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Overview of Network Setup and Configuration

Connecting Your Printer

Connecting Printer to a Computer or a 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 System Settings Page

Installing Print Drivers on Computers Running Windows

Using the PCL print driver

Using Epson Universal P6 Printer Driver

Installing Print Drivers on Computers Running Mac OS X

Configuring Wireless Settings on the Operator Panel (AL-MX200DWF only)