Epson C9300 User Manual

Network Guide

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Safety Instructions

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes............................................................ 7

Chapter 1 Introduction

About Your Printer...................................................................... 8

About This Guide....................................................................... 8

Operating Environment.................................................................. 9

Laser printers....................................................................... 9

Inkjet printers/Large format inkjet printers............................................. 10

Features of the Network Interface......................................................... 10

Network Interface Operation............................................................. 11

Status light........................................................................ 11

Network connector................................................................. 12

About the Software..................................................................... 12

Terms and Concepts.................................................................... 13

Chapter 2 How To

Overview............................................................................. 14

Selecting a Printing Method.............................................................. 15

Printing from Windows............................................................. 15

Printing from Macintosh............................................................ 15

Features of the Printing Methods..................................................... 16

Installing Components on Your Computer................................................. 17

About Installing Components on Your Computer....................................... 17

Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008........................................................ 17

Windows XP...................................................................... 19

Windows Server 2003. .............................................................. 20

Windows 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Macintosh........................................................................ 23

Setting Up the Network Interface......................................................... 23

Connecting the Network Interface to the Network....................................... 23

Configuring the Network Interface (For Windows Users)................................. 24

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Configuring the Network Interface (For Macintosh Users)................................ 25

Installing the Printer Driver.............................................................. 27

About Installing the Printer Driver.................................................... 27

Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008........................................................ 27

Windows XP...................................................................... 31

Windows Server 2003. .............................................................. 36

Windows 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Macintosh........................................................................ 45

Chapter 3 Network Software

EpsonNet Config for Windows. .......................................................... 48

About EpsonNet Config............................................................. 48

System Requirements............................................................... 48

Installing EpsonNet Config.......................................................... 49

Accessing the EpsonNet Config User’s Guide........................................... 49

EpsonNet Config for Macintosh.......................................................... 50

About EpsonNet Config............................................................. 50

System Requirements............................................................... 50

Installing EpsonNet Config.......................................................... 50

Accessing the EpsonNet Config User’s Guide........................................... 51

EpsonNet Config with Web Browser...................................................... 51

About EpsonNet Config............................................................. 51

Configuring the Network Interface Using Web-Based EpsonNet Config..................... 52

Opening Screen.................................................................... 55

EpsonNet Print........................................................................ 58

About EpsonNet Print.............................................................. 58

System Requirements............................................................... 58

Installing EpsonNet Print............................................................ 59

For Windows 7/Vista/XP/Server 2008/Server 2003/2000/NT 4.0 Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

For Windows Me/98/95 Users........................................................ 66

Configuring the Printer Port......................................................... 71

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

General Problems...................................................................... 74

Cannot configure the network interface or cannot print from the network................... 74

Cannot print even if you have assigned the IP address to the computer and the printer......... 74

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Unable to start EpsonNet Config...................................................... 74

The message “EpsonNet Config cannot be used because no network is installed.” appears when

you start EpsonNet Config......................................................... 75

The message “Could not complete communicating configuration data” appears when you send

settings to the network interface.................................................... 75

Unable to start EpsonNet Config with Web Browser...................................... 75

The Model Name and IP Address do not appear in the EpsonNet Config dialog box........... 76

An extra account is generated when using the dial-up network. ............................ 76

Printing a Network Status Sheet.......................................................... 76

Printing a Network Status Sheet (Large Format Inkjet Printers)................................ 77

Initializing Your Printer................................................................. 77

Reformatting the Hard Disk Drive........................................................ 78

Chapter 5 Tips for Administrator

Setting an IP Address on the Printer’s Control Panel......................................... 79

Network Menu.................................................................... 80

AUX Menu....................................................................... 81

Setting an IP Address on the Printer’s Control Panel (Large Format Inkjet Printers)............... 82

Network Setup Menu............................................................... 84

Instructions on Using a Dial-Up Router.................................................... 84

Function of Universal Plug and Play....................................................... 85

Secure Communication Using IPSec and Access Control...................................... 85

IPSec protocol..................................................................... 86

Access control..................................................................... 86

Appendix A Software License Terms

Open Source Software Licenses........................................................... 87

Bonjour.......................................................................... 87

Getopt........................................................................... 88

Arcfour........................................................................... 89

Other Software Licenses................................................................. 90

Info-ZIP copyright and license....................................................... 90

Index

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Safety 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 your printer.

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Chapter 1

Introduction

About Your Printer

Your printer has a built-in Ethernet interface and can connect anywhere on your network using 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T Ethernet. The built-in Ethernet interface, which is called the network interface in this manual, automatically selects the correct standard when it connects to a network. In addition, it supports and automatically selects the IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3, Ethernet II, and Ethernet SNAP network protocols.

Because the network interface supports multiple protocols and automatically detects protocols on your network, you can print from Microsoft

Windows® and Apple® Macintosh® applications.

Use the Software Disc to easily configure the network interface for use on the TCP/IP network and install the printer driver. You can use the printer on the TCP/IP network at once.

If you want to configure the network interface for protocols such as TCP/IP, AppleTalk SNMP, use EpsonNet Config, the configuration utility provided with your product, to quickly and easily configure the network interface to use those protocols.

Note:

The EpsonNet Config utility configures the network interface 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 network interface can use may vary depending on the operating system and the network configuration.

About This Guide

This Network Guide contains information about using the network interface on a network. It includes how to set up the network interface, install the configuration software, and modify network settings of your printer and computers.

, IPP, and

For information about your printer, see your User’s Guide.

Note:

❏ To read the online guide, you must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your

computer.

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❏ 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 “network interface” refers to the built-in Ethernet interface of the printer 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.

❏ The supported operating systems are different depending on the printer. See your printer’s User’s

Guide for the supported operating systems.

Operating Environment

The network interface supports the following environments.

Laser printers

OS Protocol IPv4 IPv6

Windows 7

Windows Vista

Windows Server 2008

Windows XP (Home, Professional)

Windows Server 2003

Windows 2000 (Professional, Server)

Mac OS X 10.6

Mac OS X 10.5

Mac OS X 10.4 Epson AppleTalk - -

TCP/IP (Standard TCP/IP port) supported supported

TCP/IP (EpsonNet Print port) supported not supported

IPP supported supported

TCP/IP (Standard TCP/IP port) supported not supported

TCP/IP (EpsonNet Print port) supported not supported

IPP supported not supported

Epson TCP/IP supported supported

Bonjour supported supported

Epson TCP/IP supported not supported

Bonjour supported not supported

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Note:

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.

Inkjet printers/Large format inkjet printers

OS Protocol IPv4 IPv6

Windows 7

Windows Vista

Windows XP (Home, Professional)

Mac OS X 10.6

Mac OS X 10.5

Mac OS X 10.4 Epson AppleTalk* - -

* IPP and AppleTalk are not supported on some models.

TCP/IP (Standard TCP/IP port) supported not supported

TCP/IP (EpsonNet Print port) supported not supported

IPP* supported not supported

Epson TCP/IP supported not supported

Bonjour supported not supported

Epson TCP/IP supported not supported

Bonjour supported not supported

Features of the Network Interface

❏ Connects your Epson printer using a built-in Ethernet interface, which is called the network

interface in this manual, to the network.

❏ Supports multiple protocols, such as TCP/IP, AppleTalk, and IPP.

❏ Supports 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T Ethernet.

❏ Supports DHCP.

❏ Supports Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) that assigns an IP address automatically to

the network interface even if there is no DHCP server on the network.

❏ Supports the Dynamic DNS function.

❏ Supports SNMP and MIB.

❏ Supports SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol).

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❏ Supports Bonjour on Mac OS X 10.4 or later.

Network Interface Operation

Status light

The indicator lights provide you with important information on the operations of the network interface.

Laser printers

Status light Data light Network Status

Off Green Ready (10 M link)

Off Green (Flashing) Receiving packets (10 M link)

Orange Green Ready (100 M link)

Orange Green (Flashing) Receiving packets (100 M link)

Green Green Ready (1000 M link)

Green Green (Flashing) Receiving packets (1000 M link)

Off Off Deep sleep mode/Power off mode

Inkjet printers/Large format inkjet printers (Models that do not support 1000 Mbps communication)

Status light Data light Network Status

Green Yellow Ready (10 M link)

Green Yellow (Flashing) Receiving packets (10 M link)

Red Yellow Ready (100 M link)

Red Yellow (Flashing) Receiving packets (100 M link)

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Large format inkjet printers (Models that support 1000 Mbps communication)

Status light Data light Network Status

Red Yellow Ready (100 M link)

Red Yellow (Flashing) Receiving packets (100 M link)

Green Yellow Ready (1000 M link)

Green Yellow (Flashing) Receiving packets (1000 M link)

Network connector

RJ-45 connector: This connector is used to connect an Ethernet cable to a network. You can use this cable for 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T Ethernet.

Caution:

You must use the following shielded twisted-pair cable to connect the network interface to a network.

❏ Category-5 or higher for the 10Base-T or 100Base-TX connection

❏ Category-5e or higher for the 1000Base-T connection

About the Software

The Software Disc provided with your printer includes the following network software.

Note:

The software provided varies depending on your printer model.

❏ EpsonNet Config for Windows is a Windows-based configuration utility for administrators that

allows you to configure the network interface for various protocols such as TCP/IP, MS Network, AppleTalk, IPP, and SNMP. See “EpsonNet Config for Windows” on page 48.

❏ EpsonNet Config for Macintosh is a Macintosh-based configuration utility for administrators

that allows you to configure the network interface for TCP/IP, AppleTalk, and IPP. See “EpsonNet Config for Macintosh” on page 50.

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❏ EpsonNet Config with Web Browser is a Web-based configuration utility that allows you to

configure the network interface for TCP/IP, MS Network, AppleTalk, IPP, and SNMP. See “EpsonNet Config with Web Browser” on page 51.

❏ EpsonNet Print is a utility program that provides peer to peer printing to Epson printers on the

TCP/IP network. See “EpsonNet Print” on page 58.

Terms and Concepts

Configuration -- a prepared set of conditions for proper operation of a device. Configuring the network interface 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 network interface 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.

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

SSL -- Secure Sockets Layer, a security protocol for transmitting data between a web server and a browser

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Chapter 2

How To

Overview

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

1. Check the network interface operation.

Check the functions and operations of the network interface, such as status lights and RJ-45 connector. See “Network Interface Operation” on page 11 for details.

2. Select a printing method.

Select a printing method appropriate for your network environment and operating system. If you are not sure, see “Printing from Windows” on page 15 or “Printing from Macintosh” on page 15 for details.

3. Install the necessary components on your computer.

Make sure the necessary components (such as TCP/IP) are installed on the computer, and network settings (such as IP address, subnet mask, etc.) of the computer is set. See “About Installing Components on Your Computer” on page 17 for details.

4. Connect the network interface to the network.

Connect the network interface to the network. See “Connecting the Network Interface to the Network” on page 23 for details.

5. Configure the network interface and install the printer driver.

See “Configuring the Network Interface (For Windows Users)” on page 24 or “Configuring the Network Interface (For Macintosh Users)” on page 25 for details.

6. If necessary, configure the network settings of the network interface using EpsonNet Config.

Configure the network interface for TCP/IP, AppleTalk, etc. using EpsonNet Config. For Windows users, see “About EpsonNet Config” on page 48. For Macintosh users, see “About EpsonNet Config” on page 50.

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Selecting a Printing Method

Printing from Windows

Check if there is a Windows 7/Vista/XP/Server 2008/Server 2003/2000/NT print server on your network, and then use the suggestions below.

Note:

Only the recommended printing methods are introduced here. See “Features of the Printing Methods” on page 16 for information on additional methods.

If no Windows 7/Vista/XP/Server 2008/Server 2003/2000/NT print server exists

We recommend TCP/IP printing via LPR. See “Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008” on page 27, “Windows XP” on page 31, “Windows Server 2003” on page 36, or “Windows 2000” on page 41.

If a Windows 7/Vista/XP/Server 2008/Server 2003/2000/NT print server exists

On the server, set the printer to connect with LPR and turn it into a shared printer. Your clients can then print to this shared printer.

Printing from Macintosh

Mac OS X 10.5 or later

❏ Bonjour

❏ EPSON TCP/IP

Mac OS X 10.4

❏ Bonjour

❏ EPSON TCP/IP

❏ EPSON AppleTalk

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Features of the Printing Methods

This section describes features of the printing methods available for you to choose.

LPR (TCP/IP) printing

Advantages

❏ No computer as a network interface is required.

❏ No special utility for Windows 7/Vista/XP/Server 2008/Server 2003/2000/NT is required.

❏ You can see the printer status using EPSON Status Monitor.

❏ For Windows 7/Vista/XP/Server 2008/Server 2003/2000/NT, you can create a print log using the

event viewer.

❏ You can print via a router.

Disadvantages

❏ You need to set up TCP/IP.

Internet printing

Advantages

❏ No proxy server (computer) is required.

❏ You can print to the printer over the Internet.

Disadvantages

❏ EPSON Status Monitor cannot be used.

❏ TCP/IP and DNS settings are required.

❏ For Windows 7/Vista/XP/Server 2008/Server 2003/2000, you cannot share the Internet printer.

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Installing Components on Your Computer

About Installing Components on Your Computer

Before configuring the network interface and printing from the computer, you need to install the necessary components (such as TCP/IP) 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.

Note:

❏ The Windows operating system 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.

Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008

Use the following procedure to install the necessary components.

1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click View network status and tasks or double-click

Network and Sharing Center.

2. Click Local Area Connection (Windows 7), or View Status (Windows Vista/Server 2008), and

then click the Properties button.

Note:

If the User Account Control screen appears, click the Yes or Continue button.

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3. Check if the following necessary components are in the list.

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The following table lists the components required for configuring the network interface with EpsonNet Config.

EpsonNet Config’s setting screens Necessary components

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

The following table lists the components required for network printing.

Printing method Necessary components

LPR or Internet printing Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

4. Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/

IPv6) on the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box to open the 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 section “Setting Up the Network Interface” on page 23.

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Windows XP

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

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

4. Check if the following necessary components are in the list.

The following table lists the components required for configuring the network interface with EpsonNet Config.

EpsonNet Config’s setting screens Necessary components

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

The following table lists the components required for network printing.

Printing method Necessary components

LPR or Internet printing Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

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5. 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.

6. Restart the computer.

The necessary components are now installed. Go to the section “Setting Up the Network Interface” on page 23.

Windows Server 2003

For Windows Server 2003, use the following procedure to install the necessary components.

1. Click Start, point to Control Panel, and then select Network Connections. Click Local Area

Connections.

2. Click the Properties button.

3. Check if the following necessary components are in the list.

The following table lists the components required for configuring the network interface with EpsonNet Config.

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EpsonNet Config’s setting screens Necessary components

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

The following table lists the components required for network printing.

Printing method Necessary components

LPR or Internet printing Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

4. 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.

5. Restart the computer.

The necessary components are now installed. Go to the section “Setting Up the Network Interface” on page 23.

Windows 2000

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

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.

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The following table lists the components required for configuring the network interface with EpsonNet Config.

EpsonNet Config’s setting screens Necessary components

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

The following table lists the components required for network printing.

Printing method Necessary components

LPR or Internet printing Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

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

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

5. 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.

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The necessary components are now installed. Go to the section “Setting Up the Network Interface” on page 23.

Macintosh

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

Mac OS X

1. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.

2. Open the Network control panel. Click the TCP/IP tab.

Note:

For Mac OS X 10.5 or later, select Ethernet as the connecting method on the Network control panel, select the method to assign the IP address from the Configure menu, and then assign the IP address.

3. Select Built-in Ethernet from the Show pull down menu.

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

5. Click the Apply Now button to save any changes.

Go to the section “Setting Up the Network Interface” on page 23.

Setting Up the Network Interface

Connecting the Network Interface to the Network

Follow the instructions below to connect the network interface to the network.

1. Make sure that your printer is turned off.

2. Connect one end of the network cable to the RJ-45 connector on the network interface, and the

other end to the network.

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Caution:

❏ You must use the following shielded twisted-pair cable to connect the network interface to

a network.

-- Category-5 or higher for the 10Base-T or 100Base-TX connection

-- Category-5e or higher for the 1000Base-T connection

❏ Do not connect the network interface and the computer directly. Be sure to use a HUB to

connect the network interface to the network.

Note:

You can use 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T Ethernet. When you print a lot of data, we recommend you use a higher-speed with light network traffic.

3. Turn on your printer. After the status lights go off, print a network status sheet.

Caution:

After turning off the printer, wait until the status lights go off before turning it back on; otherwise the network interface may not work correctly.

Note for Mac OS X 10.4 or later:

Since the printer supports Bonjour and is on by default, you can use the printer on a network just by connecting it to the network. If you want to disable the Bonjour setting, use the printer’s control panel. See “Setting an IP Address on the Printer’s Control Panel” on page 79 or “Setting an IP Address on the Printer’s Control Panel (Large Format Inkjet Printers)” on page 82 for details.

Now, you can configure the network interface to use on the TCP/IP network and also install the printer driver using the Software Disc shipped with your printer.

If you are using Windows, see “Configuring the Network Interface (For Windows Users)” on page 24.

If you are using Macintosh, see “Configuring the Network Interface (For Macintosh Users)” on page 25.

Configuring the Network Interface (For Windows Users)

Configure the network interface for use on the TCP/IP network and install the printer driver on your computer.

1. Insert the Software Disc into the CD-ROM drive.

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2. The Epson Install Navi screen opens automatically.

If the Epson Install Navi screen does not appear, double-click EPSETUP.EXE on the CD-ROM.

3. Make sure that all applications are closed, and then click the Easy Install icon.

4. The software license agreement screen appears. Select the Agree radio button and then click the

Next button.

5. Select the Ethernet Network connection radio button and then click the Next button.

Note:

If your printer is connected to your computer with a USB cable, select the Local connection radio button. Then follow the on-screen instructions.

6. Make sure your printer is connected to the network (a hub or router) and click the Next button.

Note:

If the Windows Security Alert window appears, click the Allow access or Unblock button; otherwise the printer is not listed on the EpsonNet Setup screen.

7. The Software List screen appears. Select the optional software you want to install from the

Recommended pane, and then click Install.

8. EpsonNet Setup starts.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Configuring the Network Interface (For Macintosh Users)

Configure the network interface for use on the TCP/IP network and install the printer driver on your computer.

1. Insert the Software Disc into the CD-ROM drive.

EPSON folder opens automatically.

2. Double-click the Install Navi icon in the EPSON folder.

The Epson Install Navi screen opens.

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3. Enter your user name and password in the authentication screen.

4. Make sure that all applications are closed, and then click the Easy Install icon.

5. The software license agreement screen appears. Select the Agree radio button and then click the

Next button.

6. Select the Ethernet Network connection radio button and then click the Next button.

Note:

If your printer is connected to your computer with a USB cable, select the Local connection radio button. Then follow the on-screen instructions.

7. Make sure your printer is connected to the network (a hub or router) and click the Next button.

8. The Software List screen appears. Confirm the software you want to install, and then click

Install.

9. EpsonNet Setup starts. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Setting Up the Printer

Mac OS X 10.5 or later

1. Open System Preferences.

2. Open Print & Fax.

3. Click the + button to add a new printer.

4. Select the desired printer model that is connected with Bonjour.

Note:

If your printer is not displayed with the desired connection, click More Printers, select the desired connection from the drop down list, and then select the printer model.

5. Click Add.

Now you can use the printer on the TCP/IP network.

Note:

If your product supports the scanning function, see the product’s User’s Guide to make the settings.

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Mac OS X 10.4

1. Open the Applications folder.

2. Open the Utilities folder.

3. Open Printer Setup Utility and then click Add.

4. Select the printer model that is connected with Bonjour.

Note:

If your printer is not displayed with the desired connection, click More Printers, select the desired connection from the drop down list, and then select the printer model.

5. Click Add.

Now you can use the printer on the TCP/IP network.

Epson Network Guide

Note:

If your product supports the scanning function, see the product’s User’s Guide to make the settings.

Installing the Printer Driver

About Installing the Printer Driver

To print to the network printer, you need to install the printer driver on the computer. The following section explains how to instal the printer driver manually. See the section in this chapter appropriate for your operating system.

Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008

The printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer.

LPR printing

Note:

If you are using EpsonNet Print, the setup procedure is different. See “About EpsonNet Print” on page 58 for details. Note that EpsonNet Print does not support IPv6 environment.

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Epson Network Guide

1. Click Start, Control Panel, and then View devices and printers (Windows 7) or Printers

(Windows Vista/Server 2008).

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

3. Click Add a local printer.

4. Select the Create a new port radio button, and then select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list.

Then click Next.

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