Epson C823622A Quick Reference Guide

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Date: 06/16/2003 Originator: DS
PSB #: PSB.2003.06.001 Authorization:
Reference: TE03-040 Total Pages: 1
Product(s): EpsonNet Print Servers C823622/22A, C823632/32A, C823642/42A, C823781
Subject: New firmware file format

This bulletin was created to inform you of the new file format for the EpsonNet Print Server
firmware and WebAssist updates. The new file format combines both the firmware update
and WebAssist update into a single file with a .efu extension. WinAssist v4.1aE is required to
update the EpsonNet Print Servers with the update files in the new format.

EpsonNet WinAssist 4.1a or later supports these new firmware update files.

Model Filename Size Version
C823622/22A
C823632/42
Ver.2.xx
C823632A/42A
Ver.3.xx
C823781

Product Support Bulletin

NW1S233E.EFU 364,440 Firmware Ver.02.33 / WebAssist Rev. 2.1aE
NW20233E.EFU 364,439 Firmware Ver.02.33 / WebAssist Rev. 2.1aE

NW2S335E.EFU 545,916 Firmware Ver.03.35 / WebAssist Rev. 2.1aE
IPS1174E.EFU 824,204 Firmware Ver.01.74 / WebAssist Rev. 4.0bE

To update firmware:

1. In WinAssist v4.1aE, highlight the printer(s) to which are connected the EpsonNet Print
Servers requiring the update.

2. Select the “Tool" menu item.

3. Select "Firmware Update" utility from the “Tool” menu.

4. Select the appropriate .efu file by browsing to the location on the hard drive where the
file is stored.

5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the firmware update.

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This bulletin was created to inform you which Epson Type B internal p rin t servers, and utilities
are compatible with Windows XP, and Novell NetWare 6.0E.

Issues and solutions with Epson Network Utilities:

• EpsonNet WinAssist 3.2a print driver will not install using Microsoft IPX compatible protocol
(NWLINK).

• To install the print driver, please install Novell client for Windows XP.

• EpsonNet Direct Print 2.3b is Windows XP compatible.

• EpsonNet WebAssist (current version) is Windows XP compatible.

• EpsonNet WebManager 2.6a is Windows XP compatible.

• Epson Status Monitor 2 does not support the EEBAPI bi-directional printing module. Multi

user mode and remote desktop are not supported.

• EpsonNet Internet Print is not used in Windows XP. Use the Windows XP standard IPP
port instead.

05/14/2002
PSB.2002.05.002
TE02-056 Rev. A
C823622/C823622A/C823632/C823642 (V.2.33), C823632A/C823642A
(V.3.35), C823912 (V.2.12) type B network print servers and utilities
Compatibility with Windows XP and NetWare 6.0E

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Issues and solutions with Epson Print Servers:

1.) C823622/C823622A/C823632/C823642 (v.2.33) /C823632A/C823642A (v.3.35) print
servers are compatible with Windows XP with one restriction.

a) Windows XP uses NetBIOS over TCP/IP, which is not compatible with Epson Print

Servers.

b) Windows XP does not provide support NetBEUI, but does provide the required file

(netnbf.inf) which supports Epson Print Servers.

c) Locating and installing the netnbf.inf file from the Windows XP CD:

1) Insert the CD and search for the folder \..\valueadd\msft\net\netbeui.

2) Copy the file (netnbf.inf) to C:\Windows\INF folder.

3) Click on "START"

4) Right mouse click on "My Network Places" then left mouse click on "Properties".

5) Right mouse click on "Local Area Connection" then left mouse click on
"Properties".

6) Click on "Install".

7) Click on "Protocol".

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