EPSON C82402 User Manual

EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx USB Print Server

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User’s Guide

NPD0064-00

FCC Compliance Statement

For United States Users

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

❏ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ❏ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver ❏ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected

❏ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Cert ification of this device a nd may cause interferen ce levels which exceed t he limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For Canadian Users

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

For European Users

This device complies with EU directives, 89/336/EEC.

AC Adapter model A191H complies with EU directive, 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC.

DECLARATION of CONFORMITY

According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers:

We: EPSON AMERICA, INC.

Located at: MS 6-43

3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806-2469 Telephone: (562)290-5254

Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed, is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR §2.909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Trade Name: EPSON

Type of Product: EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx USB Print Server

Model: EU-67

Introduction

About Your Print Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Instructions on Using the Print Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

About This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Supported EPSON Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Features of the Print Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Print Server Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

USB Local Printing Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

About the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Terms and Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Chapter 1 Installing Components on Your Computer

About Installing Components on Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Windows Me/98/95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Windows NT 4.0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Chapter 2 How to Set Up the Print Server

Connecting the Print Server to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Installing EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

For Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

For Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Setting an IP Address Using EpsonNet WinAssist. . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Setting an IP Address Using EpsonNet MacAssist. . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Chapter 3 EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility

About EpsonNet WinAssist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Timeout option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Search method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Search options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Firmware update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Details of the Configuration Dialog Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

NetWare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

MS Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

AppleTalk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

IPP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

About Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Configuring the Print Server Using EpsonNet WinAssist

EasySetup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Chapter 4 EpsonNet MacAssist Configuration Utility

About EpsonNet MacAssist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Network path search setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Search options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Details of the Configuration Dialog Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

AppleTalk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

IPP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

About Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Configuring the Print Server Using EpsonNet MacAssist

EasySetup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Chapter 5 Installing the Printer Driver

Windows Me/98/95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

LPR printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Internet printing (Windows 98/95) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Internet printing (Windows Me) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Microsoft Network Shared printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Installing a printer driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Using the NET USE command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

LPR printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Internet printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Microsoft Network Shared printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Installing a printer driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Using the NET USE command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

LPR printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Internet printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Microsoft Network Shared printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Installing a printer driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Using the NET USE command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Windows NT 4.0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

LPR printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Internet printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Microsoft Network Shared printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Installing a printer driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Using the NET USE command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

OS/2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

LPR printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

NetBEUI printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Chapter 6 Settings for NetWare Server

Introduction to NetWare Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Supported systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

About modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Instructions for Using NetWare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Using Bindery Print Server (NetWare 3.x/4.x) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Using NDS Print Server (NetWare 4.x/5.x/6.0) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Using Remote Printer Mode (NetWare 3.x). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Using Bindery Remote Printer Mode (NetWare 4.x) . . . . . . . . . . 148

Using NDS Remote Printer Mode (NetWare 4.x/5.x/6.0). . . . . . 150

Using the NDPS Gateway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Outline of settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Making printer environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Creating an NDPS Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Creating a Printer Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Configuring for NetWare using EpsonNet WinAssist . . . . 161

Setting the printer on client workstations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Instructions for Using a Dial-Up Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Using a dial-up network in each mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

When there is a primary server at the dial-up

destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

When there is a primary server in the local network . . . . . 165

Chapter 7 Settings for UNIX

Introduction to UNIX Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

lpr filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Setting Up Different UNIX Systems Using the lpr

Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Setting up for SunSoft Solaris 2.4 or later . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Setting up for SunOS 4.1.4 or later . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Setting up for IBM AIX 3.2.5 or later and 4.1.3 or later . . . . 171

Setting up for HP-UX 9.05 or later . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Setting up for SCO UNIX 4.2 or later (Open Server). . . . . . 173

Using the ftp Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Chapter 8 EpsonNet Direct Print

About EpsonNet Direct Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Installing EpsonNet Direct Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Setting Up Your Printer Using EpsonNet Direct Print. . . . . . . . . 178

Adding a printer located in the same segment. . . . . . . . . . . 179

Adding a printer beyond a router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Adding a printer from the Printers folder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Installing the printer driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

Configuring the Printer Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Windows Me/98/95/NT 4.0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Windows XP/2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

Chapter 9 EpsonNet Internet Print

About EpsonNet Internet Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

Installing EpsonNet Internet Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

Setting Up Your Printer Using EpsonNet Internet Print . . . . . . . 192

Windows 98/95. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

Windows NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

Status Alert Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Chapter 10 EpsonNet WebAssist

About EpsonNet WebAssist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Supported Web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

About Web browser setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

Configuring the Print Server Using EpsonNet WebAssist . . . . . 202

Opening Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

Configuration - Network Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

NetWare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

AppleTalk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

MS Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

IPP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

Optional Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

Update Home Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

Chapter 11 EpsonNet WebManager

About EpsonNet WebManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

EpsonNet WebManager Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

EpsonNet WebManager Operating Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222

Installing EpsonNet WebManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

Starting EpsonNet WebManager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

Opening the Online Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

Chapter 12 Troubleshooting

General Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226

Problems Specific to Your Network Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

Windows Me/98/95 environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

Windows 2000/NT environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

Macintosh environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232

NetWare environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233

Initializing the Print Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234

Appendix A Tips for Administrator

Configuring the Print Server via USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 235

Selecting a Printing Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239

Printing from Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239

Printing from Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240

Features of the Printing Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240

LPR (TCP/IP) printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240

Internet printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241

Microsoft Network Shared printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241

Setting an IP Address Using the arp/ping Command. . . . . . . . . 242

Checking the LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243

Setting and checking the new IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244

Instructions on Using a Dial-Up Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245

Function of Universal Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246

Uninstalling Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247

Windows Me/98/95/2000/NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247

Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247

Macintosh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247

Appendix B Specifications

Print Server Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248

Regulatory Approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249

Reliability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

Network Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

Regulatory Approvals for AC Adapter (A191H) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251

Index

Introduction

About Your Print Server

The EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx USB Print Server is a print server

that connects to the USB port of EPSON printers. With this print

server, you can connect an EPSON printer equipped with a USB

interface directly to your network.

Because the print server supports multiple protocols and

automatically detects protocols on your network, you can print

from Microsoft

IBM

OS/2 applications.

Use EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist/WebAssist, the

configuration utilities provided with your product, to quickly and

easily configure the print server to use protocols such as TCP/IP,

NetWare, NetBEUI, AppleTalk

Note:

The EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist/WebAssist utility configures the

print server to work only with protocols that exist on your network. This

does not imply that you can use all of the above-mentioned protocols on

your network or operating system. The protocols that the print server

can use may vary depending on the operating system and the network

configuration.

Windows®, Apple® Macintosh®, UNIX®, and

, IPP, and SNMP.

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Important Safety Instructions

Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference.

❏ Do not install or uninstall the print server with wet hands.

❏ Be careful not to drop or crush the print server when

installing.

❏ Keep the print server away from humidity and dust.

❏ Do not allow children to handle the print server.

❏ When installing or uninstalling the print server, be sure to

remove the USB cable and the Ethernet cable, turn off your printer, and then unplug the AC adapter to avoid electric shock.

❏ Avoid using the print server if there is smoke, strange smell,

or strange sound; otherwise this could cause fire or electric shock. Instead, immediately turn off the printer, unplug the AC adapter, and then contact your EPSON dealer. Do not repair it yourself because this is dangerous.

❏ Do not disassemble or modify the print server unless

specifically instructed in the guide. This could cause injury, electric shock, or fire.

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Instructions on Using the Print Server

Notes on powering on and off

❏ Do not turn off the print server while it is still initializing (red

Status light and green Data light are both on); otherwise, you may need to configure the print server again.

❏ Do not turn off the printer and the print server when changing

the settings. This may damage the printer and the print server.

❏ Do not turn off the printer and the print server while printing

is in progress. This may cause operational trouble to the computer sending the print data and suspend the printing process.

❏ When you turn the printer off and on for maintenance work

(such as clearing paper jam), you also need to turn the print server turned off and on. In this case, first turn off the printer, and then the print server. Clear the problem, and then turn on the print server and wait until the red Status light and green Data light go on. Finally, turn on the printer.

❏ You must turn off the print server before you change the DIP

switch setting. After changing the DIP switch setting, turn on the print server again.

Notes on USB connection

❏ You need at least one USB cable, which connects the printer

and the print server.

❏ Only supported printers can connect to a USB downstream

connector of the print server. Do not use a USB hub.

❏ Only IBM compatible computer or Macintosh equipped with

USB can connect to a USB upstream connector of the print server.

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About This Guide

This User’s Guide contains information about using the print

server on a network. It includes how to set up the print server,

install the configuration software, and modify network settings

of your printer and computers.

For information about your printer, see the manual shipped with

your printer.

Note:

❏ This guide is written for network administrators, and many of the

steps included here require detailed network knowledge and administrator rights.

❏ The term network administrator refers to the person responsible for

maintaining the network. “Administrator” is synonymous with “Supervisor” in this guide.

❏ The term “print server” refers to the EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx USB

Print Server in this guide.

❏ Some screen shots in this guide may list a printer name other than

your printer. This difference does not alter the instructions.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation

of the print server.

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Package Contents

Your print server package includes the following items:

❏ Print server (The utility EpsonNet WebAssist is pre-installed

on this server.)

❏ AC adapter and AC cable

Caution:

Only use the AC adapter shipped with this package to supply

power to the print server.

❏ Software CD-ROM containing:

-- EpsonNet WinAssist

-- EpsonNet MacAssist

-- EpsonNet WebAssist

-- EpsonNet Direct Print

-- EpsonNet Internet Print

-- EpsonNet WebManager

-- User’s Guide (PDF-format manual)

-- Acrobat Reader (for Windows only)

❏ Setup Guide

Note:

You need to supply items such as a computer with an Ethernet network

interface, an EPSON printer with a USB port, a USB cable, and an

Ethernet cable (Category 5 shielded twisted-pair cable).

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Operating Environment

The print server supports the following environments.

OS Version Protocol

Windows 98 Windows 98 SE Windows 95

Windows Me - TCP/IP (using EpsonNet Direct

Windows XP (Home, Professional)

Windows 2000 (Professional, Server)

Windows NT 4.0 with Support Pack 5 or higher

- TCP/IP (using EpsonNet Direct Print)

IPP (EpsonNet Internet Print)

NetBEUI

Print)

IPP

NetBEUI

- TCP/IP (using LPR, Standard TCP/IP Port, or EpsonNet Direct Print)

IPP

- TCP/IP (using LPR, Standard TCP/IP Port, or EpsonNet Direct Print)

IPP

- TCP/IP (using LRP or EpsonNet Direct Print)

IPP (EpsonNet Internet Print)

NetBEUI

Macintosh Mac OS X 10.x

(classic), 9.x, 8.x

NetWare 3.x Bindery mode

4.x/IntranetWare NDS mode

5.x/6.0 NDS Queue-based print

AppleTalk

Bindery emulation mode

system NDPS

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OS Version Protocol

OS/2 (OS/2 Warp Connect, OS/2 Warp Server)

UNIX Sun OS 4.1.4 or

V3 V4

later: SPARC

SunSoft Solaris 2.4 or later: SPARC and x86 SCO UNIX 4.2 or later

SCO UnixWare

2.01 or later

HP/UX 9.05 or later

IBM AIX 3.2.5 or later and 4.1.3 or later

TCP/IP (lprportd) NetBEUI

lpr, ftp

Note:

❏ Only the Intel version of Windows NT is supported. ❏ The multi-user environment of Mac OS 9 is not supported. ❏ Only the classic mode of Mac OS X 10.x is supported. ❏ If you use the printer in a dial-up router environment, you must set

an IP address for the printer. Make sure the IP address is suitable for the segment; incorrect IP address may generate unexpected dial-up.

❏ Windows 98 or later and MacOS 8.6 or later (except OS X native

environment) support USB connection.

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Supported EPSON Printers

The print server can be installed for the following EPSON printers (as of January, 2003).

❏ Ink Jet Printer:

Stylus C80/C82 Stylus COLOR 1160 Stylus Photo 890/950/960/1280/1290/2000P/2100/2200

❏ Impact Dot Matrix Printer:

LQ-630

❏ All in One Product:

Stylus CX 3100/3200/5100/5200

Note:

❏ PostScript 3 Kit is not supported. ❏ For All in One Product, only network printing is supported. USB

local printing is not supported.

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Features of the Print Server

❏ Connects an EPSON printer equipped with a USB port to the

network.

❏ Supports 100Base full duplex, 100Base half duplex, 10Base full

duplex, and 10Base half duplex.

❏ Supports USB local printing. ❏ Supports DHCP. ❏ Supports SNMP and MIB. ❏ Supports the Dynamic DNS function. (This requires a DHCP

server providing DNS dynamic update to the DNS server.)

❏ Supports Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) that

assigns an IP address automatically to the print server even if there is no DHCP server on the network.

❏ Supports multiple protocols, such as TCP/IP, NetWare,

NetBEUI, AppleTalk, and IPP.

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Print Server Operation

The status lights and status sheet can provide you with important information about the operation and configuration of the print server.

Back panel Front panel

RJ-45 connector

Status sheet button

DIP switch

USB upstream connector

USB downstream connector

DC-IN connector

Security lock

Status light

Data light

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Status and Data lights

The print server has two lights (Status and Data), which indicates the current operating status of the print server when you first turn on the printer, during normal operation, and when errors occur. The Status light has three colors (red, green, and orange). The Data light is green.

The status lights indicate the print server status, as follows:

Status light Data light Print server status

Red On Initializing

Red flashing On Error status

Red Status light and green Data light flashing alternately

Red and green flashing alternately

Green Off No communication is

Orange Off No communication is

Green Flashing when

Orange Flashing when

Off The print server is not

receiving data

Firmware update mode

connected to the printer, or the printer’s power is off.

available with 10M link.

available with 100M link.

10M link communication

100M link communication

Status sheet button

The first time you use the print server after installing or reinstalling it, plug the power cord of the print server into a wall outlet while holding down the status sheet button for about twenty seconds to initialize the print server. The length of time necessary to hold down the status sheet button varies depending on the printer model.

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Before you start configuring the print server, be sure to press and hold down the status sheet button on the print server to print a status sheet. A status sheet provides important information about the print server, such as MAC address, printer settings, and the printer’s current status. You cannot print a status sheet when the printer has already started printing, or when it is offline or not ready to print.

Note:

If the printer does not print a status sheet, make sure the printer is online and no print jobs are being processed, and then wait a minute. If it still does not print a status sheet, turn the printer off, wait until the Data light goes out while the Status light (red and green) flashes alternately, and then turn it back on again. The status sheet can be printed one minute after the printer finishes warming up.

Caution:

After turning off the printer, wait until the Data light goes out

before turning the printer back on; otherwise the print server may not work correctly.

RJ-45 connector

This connector is used to connect an Ethernet cable to the network. You can use this cable for both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX.

Caution:

You must use a Category 5 shielded twisted-pair cable to connect

the print server to prevent malfunction.

DIP switch

DIP switches 1 to 4 are off by default. With this condition, you can configure the print server through your network or by using a USB connection, but you cannot use the USB local printing function.

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To use the USB local printing function, move DIP switch 1 to the right (to turn it on). In this case, you cannot configure the print server using a USB connection.

DIP switches 2 to 4 have no functions. Do not move these switches.

USB upstream connector

This connector connects a USB cable to a computer, so that you can modify the default print server settings by using the configuration utility.

USB downstream connector

This connector connects a USB cable to the printer to enable communication with the printer.

DC-IN connector

This is an external power supply connector for the AC adapter shipped with the print server. Plug or unplug the power cord of the print server from a wall outlet to turn the print server on or off.

Security lock

You can pass a commercially available theft-prevention cable through the security lock hole to secure the print server to a table or pillar. This print server is compatible with the Microsaver Security System manufactured by Kensington.

Rotary stand

The rotary stand is located at the bottom of the print server. Rotate the rotary stand counterclockwise by 90 degrees to provide an auxiliary stand for stability. The stand can be screwed to a location or on the wall for hanging.

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USB Local Printing Feature

The print server supports USB local printing. You can print a file via a USB connection while other users can print theirs via a network connection.

Suppose you want to print via a USB connection using the printer attached to the print server on the network. If you connect the computer to the print server with a USB cable, you can print a file via the USB connection. In this case, printing via the USB connection and the network connection are enabled.

Follow the steps below to perform USB local printing.

1. Make sure the power cord of the print server is unplugged from the wall outlet, and the printer is turned off.

2. Move DIP switch 1 to the right (to turn it on).

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3. Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN connector on the print server.

4. Connect the square connector on a USB cable to the USB upstream connector on the print server, and then connect the other end to the USB port on the computer.

5. Connect the square connector on another USB cable to the USB port on the printer, and then connect the other end to the USB downstream connector on the print server.

6. Plug the power cord of the print server into the wall outlet.

7. Install the printer driver shipped with the printer.

8. Turn on the printer.

Note:

❏ See the printer’s manual for information on installing the printer

driver.

❏ If the “Found New Hardware Wizard” dialog box appears to prompt

you to install the USB driver, install it from the printer’s CD-ROM.

Restrictions on using USB local printing

❏ Stylus CX 3100/3200 and Stylus CX 5100/5200 do not support

USB local printing. Do not use a USB cable to connect the print server attached with these printers to the computer.

❏ USB local printing requires slightly longer time for printing

to start.

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About the Software

❏ EpsonNet WinAssist is a Windows-based configuration

utility for administrators that allows you to configure the print server for TCP/IP, NetWare, MS Network, AppleTalk, IPP, and SNMP. See “About EpsonNet WinAssist” on page

62.

❏ EpsonNet MacAssist is a Macintosh-based configuration

utility for administrators that allows you to configure the print server for TCP/IP, AppleTalk, and IPP. See “About EpsonNet MacAssist” on page 93.

❏ EpsonNet WebAssist is a web-based configuration utility

that allows you to configure the print server for TCP/IP, NetWare, MS Network, AppleTalk, IPP, and SNMP. You can start EpsonNet WebAssist from EpsonNet WinAssist or MacAssist, or by typing the IP address of the print server as the URL in your browser. See “About EpsonNet WebAssist” on page 201.

❏ EpsonNet Direct Print is a utility that enables TCP/IP

printing for Windows Me/98/95/XP/2000/NT 4.0. (Windows XP/2000/NT 4.0 also support OS standard LPR printing.) See “About EpsonNet Direct Print” on page 176.

❏ EpsonNet Internet Print is a utility that supports printing

across the Internet using Internet Printing Protocol for Windows 98/95/NT 4.0. See “About EpsonNet Internet Print” on page 190.

❏ EpsonNet WebManager is a web-based utility that helps

network administrators to easily manage network devices. See “About EpsonNet WebManager” on page 217.

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Terms and Concepts

Configuration -- a prepared set of conditions for proper operation of a device. Configuring the print server is to prepare it to work with protocols available on a network.

DHCP -- a dynamic host configuration protocol. It is a protocol that assigns dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network.

EtherTalk --the communication protocol of AppleTalk governing Ethernet transmissions

ftp -- a TCP/IP application protocol for file transfer

lpd -- a TCP/IP remote printing protocol application

Print queue -- a location where a print job is stored as a file, until

the print server sends the job to the assigned printer

Protocol -- a rule that controls how data or information is exchanged through a network. Computers and software cannot communicate with each other using different protocols.

Remote printer -- a shared printer connected elsewhere on the network, but under the control of a NetWare print server

TCP/IP -- Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, a layer of protocols that provides communication between nodes on a network

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Overview

This section describes the general procedure on how to set up the print server for use on a network.

1. Check the print server operation.

Check the functions and operations of the print server, such as status lights, status sheet button, RJ-45 connector, USB connector, power supply connector, and security lock. See “Print Server Operation” on page 21 for details.

2. Install the necessary components on the computer.

Make sure the necessary components (such as TCP/IP, NetBEUI, etc.) are installed on the computer, and network settings (such as the IP address, subnet mask, etc.) of the computer is set. See “Installing Components on Your Computer” on page 31 for details.

3. Connect the print server to the network.

Connect the print server to the network. See “Connecting the Print Server to the Network” on page 46 for details.

4. Install EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist on the computer.

Install EpsonNet WinAssist or MacAssist on the computer to configure the print server. See “Installing EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist” on page 49 for details.

Note:

If you configure the print server using the USB connection, you must install these utilities before connecting the print server and the computer with a USB cable.

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5. Setting an IP address for the print server using EpsonNet Win/MacAssist.

Assign an IP address to the print server, using EpsonNet WinAssist or MacAssist. For Windows users, see “Setting an IP Address Using EpsonNet WinAssist” on page 51. For Macintosh users, see “Setting an IP Address Using EpsonNet MacAssist” on page 56 for details.

6. Configure the network settings of the print server using EpsonNet Win/MacAssist.

Configure the print server for TCP/IP, AppleTalk, NetBEUI, etc. using EpsonNet WinAssist or MacAssist. For Windows users, see “EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility” on page 62. For Macintosh users, see “EpsonNet MacAssist Configuration Utility” on page 93.

7. Select a printing method.

Select a printing method appropriate for your network environment and operating system. If you are not sure, see “Selecting a Printing Method” on page 239 for details.

8. Install the printer driver.

Install the printer driver from the CD-ROM that comes with the printer. See “Installing the Printer Driver” on page 111 for details.

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Chapter 1

Installing Components on Your Computer

About Installing Components on Your Computer

Before configuring the print server and printing from the computer, you need to install the necessary components (such as TCP/IP, NetBEUI, etc.) and assign an IP address and subnet mask for your computer, depending on the printing method you want to use. See the section in this chapter appropriate for your operating system.

Windows Me/98/95

For Windows Me/98/95, use the following procedure to install the necessary components.

Note:

❏ The Windows Me/98/95 CD-ROM may be required during the

installation.

❏ When using TCP/IP or IPP for printing, you need to set the IP

address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway of the computer.

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Control Panel.

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2. Double-click the Network icon. Check if the following

necessary components are in the list of installed network components on the Configuration menu. If they are already installed, go to the next chapter.

The following table lists the components required for configuring the print server with EpsonNet WinAssist.

EpsonNet WinAssist’s setting screens Necessary components

TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap) TCP/IP

MS Network NetBEUI or TCP/IP

NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap) Latest Novell Client

downloaded from the Novell website

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Note:

Do not use Novell Client for Windows 95/98 version 3.00 and Novell Client for Windows NT version 4.50 when using the following modes: NetWare 3.x/4.x Bindery Print Server mode, NetWare 3.x Remote Printer mode, NetWare 4.x Bindery Remote Printer mode, and NetWare 4.x/5.x NDS Remote Printer mode.

The following table lists the components required for network printing.

Printing method Necessary components

LPR or Internet printing TCP/IP

Microsoft Network Shared printing

Printing via NetWare server Latest Novell Client downloaded

TCP/IP or NetBEUI Client for Microsoft Networks

from the Novell website

3. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Add to

install them, as described below.

For LPR or Internet printing:

Select Protocol and then click Add. Select Microsoft from the Manufacturers list and TCP/IP from the Network Protocols list. Then click OK.

For Microsoft Network Shared printing:

To use TCP/IP, see the description described earlier to install TCP/IP. To use NetBEUI, select Protocol and then click Add. Select Microsoft from the Manufacturers list and NetBEUI from the Network Protocols list. Then click OK. Select Client and then click Add. Select Microsoft from the Manufacturers list and Client for Microsoft Networks from the Network Clients list. Then click OK.

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For printing via NetWare server:

Download the latest Novell Client from the Novell website and install it on the computer. Also, be sure to install IPX. See the Novell website for detailed information.

4. For LPR, Internet, Microsoft Network Shared printing:

Double-click TCP/IP on the Configuration menu to open the TCP/IP Properties dialog box. Set the IP address, the subnet mask, etc. and then click OK.

5. Restart the computer.

The necessary components are now installed. Go to the next chapter “How to Set Up the Print Server” on page 45.

Windows XP

For Windows XP, use the following procedure to install the necessary components.

Note:

❏ The Windows XP CD-ROM may be required during the

installation.

❏ When using TCP/IP or IPP for printing, you need to set the IP

address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway of the computer.

1. Click Start, highlight Control Panel, and then click Network and Internet Connections. Select Network Connections.

2. Under LAN or High-Speed Internet, click the Local Area Connection icon.

3. Under Network Tasks, click Change settings of this connection.

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4. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. If they are already installed, go to the next chapter.

The following table lists the components required for configuring the print server with EpsonNet WinAssist.

EpsonNet WinAssist’s setting screens Necessary components

TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap) Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

MS Network Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap) Latest Novell Client

downloaded from the Novell website

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The following table lists the components required for network printing.

Printing method Necessary components

LPR or Internet printing Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Microsoft Network Shared printing

Printing via NetWare server Latest Novell Client downloaded

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Client for Microsoft Networks

from the Novell website

5. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Install to install them, as described below.

For LPR or Internet printing:

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is installed by default. You cannot add or delete it.

For Microsoft Network Shared printing:

Select Client and then click Add. Select Client for Microsoft Networks and then click OK.

For printing via NetWare server:

Download the latest Novell Client from the Novell website and install it on the computer. Also, be sure to install IPX. See the Novell website for detailed information.

6. For LPR, Internet, Microsoft Network Shared printing: Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) on the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box to open the Internet Protocols (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box. Set the IP address, the subnet mask, etc. and then click OK.

7. Restart the computer.

The necessary components are now installed. Go to the next chapter “How to Set Up the Print Server” on page 45.

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Windows 2000

For Windows 2000, use the following procedure to install the necessary components.

Note:

❏ The Windows 2000 CD-ROM may be required during the

installation.

❏ When using TCP/IP or IPP for printing, you need to set the IP

address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway of the computer.

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Network and Dial-up Connections. The Network and Dial-up

Connections screen appears.

2. Right-click the desired network connection and then select Properties.

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3. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. If they are already installed, go to the next chapter.

The following table lists the components required for configuring the print server with EpsonNet WinAssist.

EpsonNet WinAssist’s setting screens Necessary components

TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap) Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

MS Network NetBEUI or Internet Protocol

NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap) Latest Novell Client

(TCP/IP)

downloaded from the Novell website

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Note:

The following table lists the components required for network printing.

Printing method Necessary components

LPR or Internet printing Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Microsoft Network Shared printing

Printing via NetWare server Latest Novell Client downloaded

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) or NetBEUI Client for Microsoft Networks

from the Novell website

4. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Install to install them, as described below.

For LPR or Internet printing:

Select Protocol and then click Add. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click OK.

For Microsoft Network Shared printing:

To use Internet Protocol, see the description described earlier to install Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). To use NetBEUI, select Protocol and then click Add. Select NetBEUI Protocol and then click OK. Select Client and then click Add. Select Client for Microsoft Networks and then click OK.

For printing via NetWare server:

Download the latest Novell Client from the Novell website and install it on the computer. Also, be sure to install IPX. See the Novell website for detailed information.

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5. For LPR, Internet, Microsoft Network Shared printing: Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) on the Configuration menu to open the TCP/IP Properties dialog box. Set the IP address, the subnet mask, etc. and then click OK.

6. Restart the computer.

The necessary components are now installed. Go to the next chapter “How to Set Up the Print Server” on page 45.

Windows NT 4.0

For Windows NT 4.0, use the following procedure to install the necessary components.

Note:

❏ The Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM may be required during the

installation.

❏ When using TCP/IP or IPP for printing, you need to set the IP

address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway of the computer.

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Network icon in the Control Panel.

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3. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. If they are already installed, go to the next chapter.

The following table lists the components required for configuring the print server with EpsonNet WinAssist.

EpsonNet WinAssist’s setting screens Necessary components

TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap) TCP/IP

MS Network NetBEUI or TCP/IP

NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap) Latest Novell Client

downloaded from the Novell website

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Note:

The following table lists the components required for network printing.

Printing method Necessary components

LPR or Internet printing Protocols menu: TCP/IP

Services menu: Microsoft TCP/IP Printing

Microsoft Network Shared printing

Printing via NetWare server

Protocols menu: TCP/IP or NetBEUI Services menu: Workstation

Latest Novell Client downloaded from the Novell website

4. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Add to install them, as described below.

For LPR or Internet printing:

Select the Protocols tab and then click Add. Select TCP/IP from the list and then click OK. Set the IP address, the subnet mask, etc. and then click OK. Select the Services tab and then click Add. Select Microsoft TCP/IP Printing from the list and then click OK.

For Microsoft Network Shared printing:

To use TCP/IP, see the description described earlier to install TCP/IP. To use NetBEUI, select the Protocols tab and then click Add. Select NetBEUI from the list and then click OK. Select the Services tab and then click Add. Select Workstation from the list and then click OK.

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For printing via NetWare server:

Download the latest Novell Client from the Novell website and install it on the computer. Also, be sure to install IPX. See the Novell website for detailed information.

5. Restart the computer.

The necessary components are now installed. Go to the next chapter “How to Set Up the Print Server” on page 45.

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Macintosh

To assign an IP address, subnet mask, etc. to your Macintosh, follow the steps below.

Note:

To print using the AppleTalk protocol and configure the print server with EpsonNet MacAssist, select Ethernet or Built-in Ethernet on the AppleTalk Control Panel. Then configure the print server with EpsonNet MacAssist.

1. From the Apple menu, select Control Panel, and then TCP/IP.

2. Set Connect via to Ethernet.

3. Assign an IP address and other settings if necessary.

4. Close the dialog box to save any changes.

Go to the next chapter “How to Set Up the Print Server” on page

45.

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Chapter 2

How to Set Up the Print Server

This chapter explains how to set up the print server. This includes connecting the print server to the network, installing EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist, and using EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist to assign an IP address to the print server.

Note:

This chapter explains how to connect the print server on the network through the Ethernet connection. You can also configure the print server using the USB connection. See “Configuring the Print Server via USB Connection” on page 235 for details.

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Connecting the Print Server to the Network

Follow the steps below to connect the print server to the network.

Note:

❏ Make sure DIP switch 1 is off (by default). ❏ Do not use a USB hub to connect the print server and the printer.

Use a USB cable instead.

Warning:

When you install or uninstall the print server, be sure to turn off

the printer and then unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet to prevent electric shock.

1. Make sure the printer and the print server are turned off.

2. Plug the AC adapter into the print server’s DC-IN connector. Be sure to use the AC adapter shipped with this package.

3. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded wall outlet. The print server automatically turns on when the power cord is connected to a power source.

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4. Connect the square connector on the USB cable to the USB

HUB

port on the printer, and then connect its other end to the USB downstream connector on the print server.

5. Connect an Ethernet cable (Category 5 shielded twisted-pair cable) to the RJ-45 connector on the print server, and then connect its other end to the network.

Caution:

You must use a Category 5 shielded twisted-pair cable to

connect the print server to prevent malfunction.

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6. Turn on the printer.

7. Check the lights on the print server. The red Status light and the green Data light go on. After a while, the green or orange Status light turns on and the Data light flashes.

8. To print a status sheet, press and hold down the status sheet button on the back panel of the print server.

If the status sheet prints, this indicates the print server has been set correctly.

Caution:

After turning off the printer, wait until the Data light goes

off before turning it back on or before unplugging the print server from the wall outlet; otherwise the print server may not work correctly.

9. Now, you can configure the print server for the network using EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist. See “Setting an IP Address Using EpsonNet WinAssist” on page 51 or “Setting an IP Address Using EpsonNet MacAssist” on page 56.

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Installing EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist

You need to install EpsonNet WinAssist or MacAssist to configure the print server.

Note:

Be sure to use EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist included on the software CD-ROM shipped with this product.

For Windows

Install EpsonNet WinAssist on the computer to configure the print server.

System requirements

The following table lists the system requirements of EpsonNet WinAssist.

Operating systems Windows Me/98/95

Windows XP Professional/Home Edition

Windows 2000 Server/Professional

Windows NT 4.0 Server/Workstation with Service Pack 5.0 or higher

Hard disk drive space 4 MB

Installing EpsonNet WinAssist

Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet WinAssist.

Note:

If you add or delete protocols or services from your operating system after installing EpsonNet WinAssist, EpsonNet WinAssist may not work correctly. If this happens, uninstall EpsonNet WinAssist and then install it again.

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1. Insert the software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

2. The EPSON Installation Program starts automatically.

If the Installer dialog box does not appear, double-click SETUP.EXE on the CD-ROM.

3. Select Install EpsonNet WinAssist, and then click .

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

For Macintosh

Install EpsonNet MacAssist on your Macintosh to configure the print server.

System requirements

The following table lists the system requirements of EpsonNet MacAssist.

Operating systems Mac OS 10.x (classic), 9.x, 8.x

Models PowerPC Macintosh

Hard disk drive space 4 MB

Installing EpsonNet MacAssist

Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet MacAssist.

1. Insert the software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

2. Double-click the EpsonNet MacAssist folder and then the EpsonNet MacAssist Installer icon.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

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4. Restart your computer.

The MacAssistXXX folder, which contains the EpsonNet MacAssist icon and the EpsonNet MacAssist EasySetup icon, is created in the Applications folder.

Setting an IP Address Using EpsonNet WinAssist

This section explains how to use EpsonNet WinAssist to configure the print server.

Note:

❏ Check that the necessary protocols are installed on the computer. ❏ Make sure the power cord of the print server is plugged into a

properly grounded wall outlet.

❏ Make sure the print server and the computer are connected on the

same network.

❏ The sample screens are taken from Windows 2000 using EpsonNet

WinAssist. Other systems may differ in appearance, but the instructions are the same, except as noted.

1. Click Start, point to Programs or All Programs (Windows XP), and then select EpsonNet WinAssist V4. Click EpsonNet WinAssist to start it.

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2. Select the printer you want to configure, and then click Configuration or double-click the printer icon.

Note:

❏ If the print server is not connected to the printer with a USB

cable, “Printer” appears for the Printer Model. You can configure the print server without connecting the print server to the printer.

❏ If the same printer model name appears several times in the list,

you can identify the printers by checking their MAC address, which are found on the status sheet.

❏ You can search printers in other segments by using Search

Options from the Tool menu. See “Search options” on page 66

for more information.

❏ The Launch Browser button can be used only if a valid IP

address is assigned to the printer.

❏ The print server does not have a default IP address. Be sure to

assign a valid IP address manually or by using the DHCP server.

3. Click the TCP/IP tab.

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Note:

For information on other menus, see “Details of the Configuration Dialog Box” on page 69.

4. Select the method for specifying the IP address. When you select Automatic, DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP address automatically. If you want to set the IP address manually, select Manual.

Note:

❏ The network administrator must confirm any changes made to

the IP address settings.

❏ When Automatic is selected, DHCP becomes available. To use

the DHCP server, make sure it is installed on your computer and correctly configured. See your operating system’s online help for detailed instructions.

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❏ If the Dynamic DNS function is not supported, we recommend

that you select Manual and enter an IP address. This is because if you select Automatic, the IP address of the print server changes every time you turn on the printer so that you need to change the printer port setting accordingly.

5. If you want to get a private address between 169.254.1.1 and

169.254.254.254 automatically when an IP address cannot be obtained by the DHCP server, select the Set using Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) check box.

6. When setting the IP address using the ping command, select the Set using PING check box. Do not select when setting the IP address with EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist/WebAssist ; this prevents any unexpected change of the IP address.

Note:

Be sure not to select the check box when not using ping; this prevents an unexpected change of the IP address by EpsonNet WebManager.

7. To assign the IP address manually, enter the IP address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway. Be sure the IP address does not conflict with any other device on the network.

Note:

If there is a server or a router functioning as a gateway, enter the IP address of the server or the router for the gateway address. If there is no gateway, leave the default values there.

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8. Click the Extended Settings button if you want to make extended settings, such as Dynamic DNS and Universal Plug and Play functions.

9. Select Manual or Acquire Using DHCP Server. You can select Acquire Using DHCP Server only if you have selected Automatic for the Method for specifying the IP address in step 4.

10. Enter the host name and the domain name.

11. Select the Request DNS dynamic updates via DHCP server check box if you want to send the host name and domain name to the DHCP server that supports Dynamic DNS update to request for DNS dynamic updates.

12. Select the Use Universal Plug and Play check box if you want to use the Universal Plug and Play function in Windows Me or future operating systems.

Change the default Universal Plug and Play device name, if desired. This device name is used for Windows that supports the Universal Plug and Play function.

13. After changing the settings, click OK.

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14. In the TCP/IP dialog box, click OK. The Password dialog box appears.

15. Enter your password (up to 20 characters) and then click OK to save the settings. If you are entering a password for the first time, click Change and set the password. See “About Password” on page 87 for more information.

Follow the on-screen instructions. After the update is complete, refresh the configuration by selecting Refresh from the View menu.

Caution:

Since it takes 2 or 3 minutes to send new settings to the print

server, wait until an on-screen message appears to indicate that you can turn off your printer. Do not turn off the print server while the red Status light and green Data light are on.

Setting an IP Address Using EpsonNet MacAssist

This section explains how to use EpsonNet MacAssist to configure the print server.

Note:

❏ Make sure the power cord of the print server is plugged into a

properly grounded wall outlet.

❏ Make sure the print server and the computer is connected on the

same network.

❏ Make sure that Ethernet is selected for Connect via in the

AppleTalk and TCP/IP control panels according to your network environment.

1. Double-click the EpsonNet MacAssist icon.

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2. Select the printer you want to configure from the list and click Configure.

Note:

❏ If the print server is not connected to the printer with a USB

cable, “Printer” appears for the Printer Model. You can configure the print server without connecting the print server to the printer.

❏ If the same printer model name appears several times in the list,

you can identify the printers by checking their MAC addresses, which are found on the status sheet.

❏ You can search printers in other zones just like computers by

changing the zone setting. See “Search options” on page 96 for more information.

❏ The Launch Browser button can be used only if a valid IP

address is assigned to the printer.

❏ The print server does not have a default IP address. Be sure to

assign a valid IP address manually or by using the DHCP server.

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3. Click the TCP/IP tab.

Note:

For information on other menus, see “Details of the Configuration Dialog Box” on page 98.

Note:

❏ The network administrator must confirm any changes made to

the IP address settings.

❏ When Automatic is selected, DHCP becomes available. To use

the DHCP server, make sure it is installed on your computer and correctly configured. See your operating system’s online help for detailed instructions.

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❏ If the Dynamic DNS function is not supported, we recommend

5. When setting the IP address using the ping command, select the Set using PING check box. Do not select when setting the IP address with EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist/WebAssist ; this prevents any unexpected change of the IP address.

Note:

Be sure not to select the check box when not using ping; this prevents an unexpected change of the IP address by EpsonNet WebManager.

6. If you want to get a private address between 169.254.1.1 and

169.254.254.254 automatically when an IP address cannot be obtained by the DHCP server, select the Set using Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) check box.

7. To assign the IP address manually, enter the IP address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway. Be sure the IP address does not conflict with any other device on the network.

Note:

If there is a server or a router functioning as a gateway, enter the IP address of the server or the router for the gateway address. If there is no gateway, leave the default values there.

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8. Click the Extended Settings button if you want to make extended settings, such as Dynamic DNS and Universal Plug and Play functions.

9. Select Manual or Acquire Using DHCP Server. You can select Acquire Using DHCP Server only if you have selected Automatic for the Method for specifying the IP address in step 4.

10. Enter the host name and the domain name.

12. Select the Use Universal Plug and Play check box if you want to use the Universal Plug and Play function in Windows Me or future operating systems.

Change the default Universal Plug and Play device name, if desired. This device name is used for Windows that supports the Universal Plug and Play function.

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13. After changing the settings, click OK.

14. In the TCP/IP dialog box, click OK. The Password dialog box appears.

15. Enter your password (up to 20 characters) and then click OK to save the settings. If you are entering a password for the first time, click Change Password and set the password. For more information on passwords, see “About Password” on page 105.

Follow the on-screen instructions. After the update is complete, refresh the configuration by selecting Refresh from the Device menu.

Caution:

Since it takes 2 or 3 minutes to send new settings to the print

server, wait until an on-screen message appears to indicate that you can turn off your printer. Do not turn off the print server while the red Status light and green Data light are on.

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Chapter 3

EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility

About EpsonNet WinAssist

EpsonNet WinAssist is a Windows-based configuration software for administrators to configure the print server for TCP/IP, NetWare, MS Network, AppleTalk, IPP, and SNMP.

Note:

❏ Be sure to use EpsonNet WinAssist included on the software

CD-ROM shipped with this product.

❏ EpsonNet WinAssist installed on Windows XP does not support

NetBEUI as a search protocol because officially the NetBEUI protocol is not supported on Windows XP.

❏ To set the IP address for OS/2 and UNIX, use the arp and ping

commands. For more information, see “Setting an IP Address Using the arp/ping Command” on page 242.

❏ If you are using the printer in a dial-up environment not running

NetWare, clear the Use NetWare check box on the NetWare screen. If this check box is selected, the extra account may be charged when you use the dial-up router.

❏ When configuring the print server for NetWare, use the IPX

protocol and log in to the NetWare server or the NDS context with supervisor privileges.

❏ When you configure the print server for NetWare 5.x, you must log

in to the NetWare server using an IPX connection. If you log in to the NetWare server using an IP connection, the NetWare screen and the IPX trap setting of SNMP are not available.

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Menu Bar

EpsonNet WinAssist provides the following menus and sub-menus.

Device menu:

❏ Configuration

Configures the print server you have selected.

❏ Launch Browser

Starts EpsonNet WebAssist to configure the print server you have selected. EpsonNet WebAssist is a utility that runs on a browser.

❏ Quit

Quits EpsonNet WinAssist.

View menu:

❏ Refresh

Updates to the latest information by searching for the available printers again.

Tool menu:

❏ Timeout

Set the timeout value between 2 and 120 seconds. See “Timeout option” on page 64 for more information.

❏ Search Method

Select the connections and protocols to use to search for a print server. See “Search method” on page 65 for more information.

❏ Search Options

Configures the options for a search with IP or IPX. See “Search options” on page 66 for more information.

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❏ Firmware Update

You can update the firmware and EpsonNet WebAssist. See the EpsonNet WinAssist online help for detailed information.

Help menu:

❏ Help Topic

Opens EpsonNet WinAssist help.

❏ About EpsonNet WinAssist

Displays the copyright and version information for EpsonNet WinAssist.

Timeout option

Set the length of time before a timeout occurs (between 2 and 120 seconds). The default value is 6 seconds. A communication error occurs if this time is exceeded. If you set a larger value, it takes more time to search for the network printers. Therefore, change this value only if you prefer.

Select Refresh from the View menu or restart EsponNet WinAssist for the settings to take effect.

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Search method

You can select the connections and protocols to search for a print server. You can select from the following: LAN connection using TCP/IP, IPX, and NetBEUI protocols, or USB connection.

Select the Select All radio button to search for print servers with all the available connections and protocols, or select the Select Individually radio button to select the preferred connections and protocols.

Select Refresh from the View menu or restart EsponNet WinAssist for the settings to take effect.

Note:

EpsonNet WinAssist installed on Windows XP does not support NetBEUI as a search protocol because officially the NetBEUI protocol is not supported on Windows XP.

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Search options

Search Options-IP

To search for print servers in other segments, set the specific network address and the subnet mask. The settings you modified on this screen do not affect the search parameters used for EpsonNet WinAssist EasySetup.

Select Refresh from the View menu or restart EsponNet WinAssist for the settings to take effect.

Item Explanation

Search specified address

Network Address Enter the network address (valid range 0 to 255) of

Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of the IP address.

Select this check box to search for a print server located outside the router.

the print server you want to find. Enter 0 for the local address.

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List box Displays network addresses and subnet masks that

have been registered.

Add button Registers a network address (up to 20 addresses).

Remove button Removes a network address and its subnet mask

Do not add the network address if it is in the same segment.

from the List box.

Note:

❏ If you try to add an incorrect network address, the “The network

address XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX that you entered will be added to the list as XXX.XXX.XXX.X. Add this address?” message appears. Check the correct network address and then click OK to add it.

❏ If you try to add the same network address, the “This network

address has already been registered” message appears, which indicates this address cannot be added.

Search Options-IPX

When you manage the print server with IPX (NetWare), and when you want to configure the print server outside of the local network, set the network address of the print server. Select Refresh from the View menu or restart EsponNet WinAssist for the settings to take effect.

Note:

❏ To use this option, you need to log in to the NetWare server as a

supervisor.

❏ When using a dial-up network, delete any unnecessary addresses

from the Search Addresses list to prevent charges for any extra accounts.

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Item Explanation

Search specified addresses

Network Address List Displays all current network addresses.

Search Addresses Displays the network address to be searched.

Add button Select an address in Network Address List, and then

Remove button Removes the selected address from the Search

The display time can be reduced by selecting this check box and choosing the target networks; any unnecessary or unwanted information is then not obtained.

click Add to add the address to Search Addresses (up to 256 address).

Addresses list.

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Firmware update

You can update the firmware and EpsonNet WebAssist. Since the firmware update function is for the support purpose, usually you do not need to use this function. See the EpsonNet WinAssist online help for detailed information.

Details of the Configuration Dialog Box

Information

The Information menu shows the various print server parameters as described below.

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Parameters Explanations

MAC Address Unique hardware address of the print server.

Hardware Version

Software Version Software version of the print server

Printer Model Product name of the printer attached to the print

Location Enter the location of the print server.

Return to Default button

Search Path Protocol used to search for the print server

OK Updates the settings.

Cancel Cancels any changes.

Help Accesses help.

You can check the MAC address on a status sheet.

Hardware version of the print server

server

Reverts to the factory default settings.

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TCP/IP

To use the printer in the TCP/IP environment, configure the print server using the following screen.

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Items Explanations

Method for specifying the IP address

Set using Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA)

Set using PING Select this check box w hen setting an IP address

IP Address Enter an IP address for the print server. Be sure

Select a method for specifying an IP address. When you select Automatic, an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway are automatically assigned by the DHCP server.

Note:

If the Dynamic DNS function is not supported, we recommend that you select Manual and then enter an IP address. This is because if you select Automatic, the IP address of the print server changes every time you turn on the printer so that you need to change the printer port setting accordingly.

Assigns a private IP address automatically even when there is no DHCP server on your network. It is dimmed if this function is not supported.

using the ping command. When not using the ping command, clear this check box.

Note:

Be sure to clear the check box when not using ping; this prevents any unexpected change of the IP address by EpsonNet WebManager.

that the IP address is unique and does not conflict with any other device on the network.

Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of the IP address.

Default Gateway Enter the gateway address.

Extended Settings button

Click this button for extended settings such as Dynamic DNS and Universal Plug and Play. If both functions are not supported, this button is dimmed.

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Extended Settings dialog box

When you click the Extended Settings button on the TCP/IP menu, the following dialog box appears.

Items Explanations

Setting Method Select a setting method: Manual or Acquire

Host Name Enter the host name supported by the

Domain Name Leave it blank or enter two or more characters

Request DNS dynamic updates via DHCP server

Using DHCP Server. If you want to get a host name and domain name from the DHCP server, select Acquire Using DHCP Server.

Dynamic DNS (between 2 and 63 characters). The total number of characters of the host name and the domain name must not exceed 251.

of the domain name supported by Dynamic DNS. The total number of characters of the host name and the domain name must not exceed 251.

Select this check box to send the host name and domain name to the DHCP server that supports Dynamic DNS update to request for DNS dynamic updates.

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Use Universal Plug and Play

Enables or disables Universal Plug and Play. It is dimmed if this function is not supported.

Device Name Enter the device name for Universal Plug and

Play (between 2 and 63 characters).

NetWare

To use the printer in the NetWare environment, configure the print server using the following screen. You can configure the print server either in the Print Server mode or the Remote Printer mode.

Note:

❏ When you are not using NetWare, be sure to select the Standby

mode.

❏ Log in to the NetWare server or the NDS context with supervisor

privileges.

❏ You cannot assign the print queue if you have not logged in to the

bindery or NDS in the same mode you have selected for Mode.

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Print Server mode

To use the printer in the Print Server mode, configure the print server using the following screen.

Note:

When you save the settings, the Printer Objects, named PR0 for the Bindery mode or print server name_P0 for the NDS mode, are automatically created. To change the printer name, use PCONSOLE or NWADMIN.

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Items Explanations

Use NetWare Select this check box when using NetWare.

Mode Select a mode: Print Server/Bindery or Print

Frame Type Leave the default frame type as it is.

Tree Name For the NDS mode only:

Context For the NDS mode only:

Browse button Browse the NDS context.

Primary File Server Name For the Bindery mode only:

Print Server Name Select or enter the print server name (up to 47

Print Server Password Enter the password to log in to the print server

Print Server Password (again)

When you use the printer only in the NetWare environment, it turns on automatically.

Server/NDS.

Click the Browse button and select the NDS context so the Tree name is also selected.

Click the Browse button and select the NDS context.

Select the server where the print server logs in.

characters).

(up to 20 characters). See the NetWare documentation for more details. Usually you do not need to set it.

Enter the password again.

Polling Interval Set the polling interval between 5 to 90

seconds. See the NetWare documentation for more details. Usually you do not need to set it.

Print Queue Configuration button

Configure the print queue set tings. If you have assigned the queue with PCONSOLE, NWAdmin, or EpsonNet!2 for Windows (an older version of the configuration utility), reassign the print queue here.

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Print Queue Configuration dialog box

When you click the Print Queue Configuration button on the Print server menu, the following dialog box appears.

Note:

You can configure queue settings for a higher context than the one you specified in the NDS context box. In this case, you must have the supervisor privileges for the context in which you set the queue.

Items Explanations

Queue Name Displays the queue name that is assigned to

the print server by browsing the queue.

Browse button Click the Browse button to select a queue.

Queue list box Lists the print queues.

Add button Adds a print queue.

Remove button Removes a print queue.

You can also create or delete a queue.

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❏ Selecting a queue

Click the queue and click OK to select it.

❏ Creating a queue

For Bindery mode: Click the file server where you want to create a queue. Right-click it, and then select Create Queue. Enter the queue name (up to 47 characters).

For NDS mode: Select the context where you want to create a queue. Right-click it, and then select Create Queue. Type a queue name (up to 47 characters). Browse the context, and then select the volume name from the drop-down list. The queue will be created under the SYS volume of the file server. If you want to create a queue in another volume, use PCONSOLE or NWAdmin.

❏ Deleting a queue

Select the print queue you want to delete. Right-click it, and then select Delete Queue.

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Remote Printer mode

To use the printer in the Remote Printer mode, configure the print server using the following screen.

Items Explanations

Use NetWare Select this check box when using NetWare. When

Mode Select Remote Printer.

Frame Type Leave the default frame type as it is.

you use the printer only in the NetWare environment, it turns on automatically.

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Primary Print Server Name

Enter the primary print server name (up to 47 characters), which is created by PCONSOLE or NWAdmin.

For NDPS Gateway, enter the SAP name you have set for NetWare (up to 47 characters).

Printer Port Number

Enter the printer port number.

For NDPS Gateway, enter the same printer number you have set for NetWare (between 0 and 254).

MS Network

To use the printer in the Microsoft network environment, configure the print server using the following screen.

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Items Explanations

Use Microsoft network sha red printing

Print Server Name

Workgroup Name

Share Name Enter the printer’s shared name on the network (up to

Select this check box when using Microsoft Shared Network printi ng. This check box is sele cted but dimmed when the print server’s information is acquired by the NetBEUI protocol.

Enter the print server name (up to 15 characters). Be sure to give a unique name that does not cause conflicts with any other device on the network.

Enter the workgroup name or domain name used for the Windows network environment (up to 15 characters).

12 characters). Do not use LPT1, LPT2, LPT3, or COM.

AppleTalk

To use the printer in the AppleTalk environment, configure the print server using the following screen.

Note:

To configure AppleTalk settings using EpsonNet WinAssist, the following conditions must be maintained;

❏ The print server must be assigned a valid IP address. ❏ You have logged in to the NetWare server or the NDS context with

supervisor privileges.

❏ The shared service is installed on the computer.

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Items Explanations

Use AppleTalk Select this check box when using AppleTalk.

Printer Name Enter the name of the printer (up to 32 characters).

Zone Name Enter the network zone name (up to 32 characters).

Entity Type The default entity type is EPSONLQ2. Select the

Entity Setting button Click this button and select the appropriate entity

To have the zone selected automatically, select Automatic to specify the network number and enter an asterisk (*) in this text box.

entity type by clicking the Entity Setting button to match your printer.

Ink Jet, All in One Product, Impact Dot Matrix (24 pin): EPSONLQ2

type.

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Method of specifying the network number

Select a method for acquiring the network number. Automatic is usually preferred.

Network Number for Manual Mode

Enter a value between 0 and 65534 to specify the network number, if you have selected Manual.

IPP

To use the printer in the IPP environment, configure the print server using the following screen. If the print server does not support the SNMP, all of the items are dimmed.

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Items Explanations

IPP URL Displays the printer’s URL for Internet Printing.

Format:

Format:Format:

http://IP address of print server:631/ printer name set below

Example:

Example:Example:

http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer

Printer Name Enter the name of the printer to use for Internet

Location Enter the name of the printer’s physical

Printing (up to 127 characters).

Example:

Example:Example:

EPSON_IPP_Printer

location (up to 64 characters).

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SNMP

You can use the SNMP menu to set the SNMP information.

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Items Explanations

Read Only The word “public” always appears.

Read/Write Enter the Read/Write community name (up

Enable IP Trap 1 or/and 2 Enable or Disable IP trap 1, 2, or both.

Address Enter the IP address of the ser ver to which the

Community Enter the community name (up to 32

Enable IPX Trap 1 or/and 2 Enable or Disable IPX trap 1, 2, or both.

Address Enter Network Address and Node Number

Community Enter the community name (up to 32

to 32 characters).

trap is transmitted.

characters).

(MAC Address) of the server to which the trap is transmitted.

Format:

Format:Format:

Network Address: Node Number

Suppose Network Address is A7E00BB0 (hexadecimal) and Node Number is 000048930000 (hexadecimal). In this case, the address is A7E00BB0:000048930000.

characters).

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About Password

A password is required to configure the print server. When you click OK in the setting dialog box or click the Return to Default button, the Password dialog box appears.

1. To set a password or to change the current password, click Change. The Administrator password dialog box appears.

2. When you set a password for the first time, leave the Old Password box blank, and enter a password in the New Password box and in the New Password (again) box (up to 20 characters). Then click OK. Passwords are case sensitive.

Note:

❏ The same password is used for EpsonNet WinAssist,

MacAssist, and WebAssist.

❏ Since the new password becomes effective after the data is sent

to the print server, enter the old password immediately after changing the password.

❏ If you forget your password, you need to initialize the print

server. See “Initializing the Print Server” on page 234 for instructions.

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Configuring the Print Server Using EpsonNet WinAssist EasySetup

You can also use EpsonNet WinAssist EasySetup to easily configure the print server ready for TCP/IP and Microsoft Network printing in just a short time.

Note:

❏ The computer to use for the following steps must be in the same

segment as the print server.

❏ Make sure the power cord of the print server is plugged into a

properly grounded wall outlet.

❏ When you assign an IP address manually, we recommend you use

EpsonNet WinAssist to set the subnet mask and default gateway.

Follow the steps below to configure the print server using EpsonNet WinAssist EasySetup.

1. Click Start, point to Programs or All Programs (Windows XP), and then select EpsonNet WinAssist V4. Click EpsonNet EasySetup to start it.

2. In the EpsonNet WinAssist EasySetup dialog box, click Next.

3. Read the Usage Agreement and then click Next.

4. Select the target printer and then click Next.

Note:

❏ If the same printer model name appears several times on the list,

you can identify the printers by checking their MAC addresses, which are found on the status sheet.

❏ If the print server is not connected to the printer with a USB

cable, “Printer” appears for the Printer Model. You can configure the print server without connecting the print server to the printer.

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5. Specify whether to use the Microsoft network sharing service, and then click Next. If you select No, proceed to step 8.

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6. Check the print server name. Change it if necessary. Click Next.

7. Specify whether to use TCP/IP, and then click Next. (If you select No, proceed to step 9.)

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8. Select Automatic or Manual. If you select Automatic, DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP address automatically. If you select Manual, enter the IP address. Click Next.

Note:

❏ The print server does not have a default IP address. Be sure to

assign a valid IP address manually or by using the DHCP server.

❏ If the Dynamic DNS function is not supported, we recommend

❏ To use the DHCP server, make sure it is installed on your

computer and configured correctly. See your operating system’s online help for detailed instructions.

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9. Check the settings and then click Send. If you have set a password for the print server, the Password dialog box appears. Enter your password (up to 20 characters) and then click OK. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Caution:

It takes two or three minutes to send new settings to the print

server. Do not turn off your printer until an on-screen message prompts you to do so.

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Chapter 4

EpsonNet MacAssist Configuration Utility

About EpsonNet MacAssist

EpsonNet MacAssist is a Macintosh-based configuration software for administrators that allows you to configure the print server for TCP/IP, AppleTalk, and IPP.

Note:

Be sure to use EpsonNet MacAssist included on the software CD-ROM shipped with this product.

Menu Bar

EpsonNet MacAssist provides the following menus and sub-menus.

File menu:

❏ Close

Closes EpsonNet MacAssist.

❏ Quit

Quits EpsonNet MacAssist.

Edit menu:

Use it when you edit the contents of the configuration menus.

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Device menu:

❏ Configuration

Configures the print server you have selected.

❏ Launch Browser

Starts EpsonNet WebAssist to configure the print server you have selected. EpsonNet WebAssist is a utility that runs on a browser.

❏ Refresh

Updates to the latest information by searching for the available printers again.

❏ Timeout Setting

Set the timeout value between 3 and 99 seconds. See “Timeout” on page 95 for more information.

❏ Network Path Search Setting

Select connections and protocols to use to search for a print server. See “Network path search setting” on page 95 for more information.

❏ Search Options

Configures the options for a search with AppleTalk or IP. See “Search options” on page 96 for more information.

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Timeout

Set the length of time before a timeout occurs (between 3 and 99 seconds). The default value is 5 seconds. A communication error occurs if this time is exceeded. If you set a larger value, it takes more time to search for the network printers. Therefore, change this value only if you prefer.

Select Refresh from the Device menu or restart EpsonNet MacAssist for the settings to take effect.

Network path search setting

You can select the connection and protocols to use to search for a print server. You can either use all the connection and protocols such as AppleTalk, IP, or USB, or select the favorable ones.

Select Refresh from the Device menu or restart EpsonNet MacAssist for the settings to take effect.

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Search options

Search options-AppleTalk

To search for the print servers in other zones, set the specific zones in this option.

Select the Use this method to select search zones check box to search for a print server in a specific zone. Clear the check box if the print server is in the same zone; this saves time in searching.

The zones obtained from the network environment are displayed on the Zone list. The zones to be searched are displayed on the Search Zone list. The maximum number of zones that can be displayed on the Zone and Search Zone lists is 2000.

To add the zone to the Search Zone list, select the zone and then click the Add button. To delete the zone from the Search Zone list, select the zone and then click the Del button.

Select Refresh from the Device menu or restart EpsonNet MacAssist for the settings to take effect.

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Search options-IP

To search for the print servers in other segments, set the specific network address and subnet mask. The settings you modified on this screen do not affect the search parameters used for EpsonNet MacAssist EasySetup.

Select the Use the search option check box to search for a print server in another segment. Do not select it if the print server you want to configure is located in the same segment.

Enter the network address and subnet mask (valid range 0 to 255). Ask your network administrator for the address. Then click Add. You can add up to 20 addresses. To remove the address from the list, select the address and click Delete.

Select Refresh from the Device menu or restart EpsonNet MacAssist for the settings to take effect.

Note:

❏ If you try to add an incorrect network address, the “The network

address XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX that you entered will be added to the list as XXX.XXX.XXX.X. Add this address?” message appears. Check the correct network address and then click OK to add it.

❏ If you try to add the same network address, the “This network

address has already been registered” message appears, which indicates this address cannot be added.

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Details of the Configuration Dialog Box

Information

The Information menu shows the various print server parameters as described below.

Parameters Explanations

MAC Address Unique hardware address of the print server.

Hardware Version

Software Version Software version of the print server

You can check the MAC address on a status sheet.

Hardware version of the print server

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Printer Model Product name of the printer attached to the print

server

Location Enter the location of the print server.

Return to Default button

Search Path Protocol used to search for the print server

OK Updates the settings.

Cancel Cancels any changes.

Resets all configuration settings of the print server to their defaults.

TCP/IP

To use the printer in the TCP/IP environment, configure the print server using the following screen.

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Items Explanations

Method for specifying the IP address

Set using PING Select this check box when setting the IP address

Set using Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA)

IP Address Enter an IP address for the print server. Be sure

Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of the IP address.

Default Gateway Enter the gateway address. If there is a server or

Select a method for specifying an IP address. When you select Automatic, an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway are automatically assigned by the DHCP server.

Note:

using the ping command. When not using the ping command, clear this check box.

Assigns a private IP address automatically even there is no DHCP server on your network. It is dimmed if this function is not supported.

that the IP address is unique and does not conflict with any other device on the network.

a router that functions as a gateway, enter the IP address of the server or the router. If there is no gateway, leave the default values.

Extended Settings Click this button for extended settings such as

Dynamic DNS and Universal Plug and Play. If both functions are not supported, this button is dimmed.

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EPSON C82402 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

DECLARATION of CONFORMITY

Contents

Introduction

About Your Print Server

Important Safety Instructions

Instructions on Using the Print Server

About This Guide

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Package Contents

Operating Environment

Supported EPSON Printers

Features of the Print Server

Print Server Operation

USB Local Printing Feature

About the Software

Terms and Concepts

Overview

Installing Components on Your Computer

About Installing Components on Your Computer

Windows Me/98/95

Windows XP

Windows 2000

Windows NT 4.0

Macintosh

How to Set Up the Print Server

Connecting the Print Server to the Network

Installing EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist

For Windows

For Macintosh

Setting an IP Address Using EpsonNet WinAssist

Setting an IP Address Using EpsonNet MacAssist

EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility

About EpsonNet WinAssist

Menu Bar

Timeout option

Search method

Search options

Firmware update

Details of the Configuration Dialog Box

Information

TCP/IP

NetWare

MS Network

AppleTalk

SNMP

About Password

Configuring the Print Server Using EpsonNet WinAssist EasySetup

EpsonNet MacAssist Configuration Utility

About EpsonNet MacAssist

Menu Bar

Timeout

Network path search setting

Search options

Details of the Configuration Dialog Box

Information

TCP/IP