Epson EPL-N7000 User Manual

Color Laser Printer

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Network Guide

About Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Features of the Print Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Print Server Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Status lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Network connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

About the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Terms and Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Network Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Network Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Chapter 1 Installing Components on Your Computer

About Installing Components on Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Windows Me/98/95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Windows NT 4.0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Mac OS 8.x to 9.x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Chapter 2 How to Set Up the Print Server

Connecting the Print Server to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Installing EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

For Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

For Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Setting an IP Address Using EpsonNet WinAssist . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Setting an IP Address Using EpsonNet MacAssist . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Chapter 3 EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility

About EpsonNet WinAssist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Timeout option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Search method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Search options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Firmware update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Details of the Configuration Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

TCP/IP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

NetWare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

MS Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

AppleTalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

IPP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

SNMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

About Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Configuring the Print Server Using EpsonNet WinAssist EasySetup

Chapter 4 EpsonNet MacAssist Configuration Utility

About EpsonNet MacAssist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Network path search setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Search options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Details of the Configuration Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

TCP/IP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

AppleTalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

IPP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

About Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Configuring the Print Server Using EpsonNet MacAssist EasySetup

Chapter 5 Installing the Printer Driver

About Installing the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Windows Me/98/95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

LPR printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Internet printing (Windows 98/95) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Internet printing (Windows Me) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Microsoft Network Shared printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Installing a printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Using the NET USE command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

LPR printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Internet printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Microsoft Network Shared printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Installing a printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Using the NET USE command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

LPR printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Internet printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Microsoft Network Shared printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Installing a printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Using the NET USE command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Windows NT 4.0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

LPR printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Internet printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

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

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

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

Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Mac OS 8.x to 9.x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

OS/2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

LPR printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

NetBEUI printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Chapter 6 Settings for NetWare Server

Introduction to NetWare Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Supported systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

About modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Instructions for Using NetWare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Using Bindery Print Server (NetWare 3.x/4.x). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Using NDS Print Server (NetWare 4.x/5.x/6.0). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Using Remote Printer Mode (NetWare 3.x) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Using Bindery Remote Printer Mode (NetWare 4.x) . . . . . . . . . . .140

Using NDS Remote Printer Mode (NetWare 4.x/5.x/6.0) . . . . . .142

Using the EpsonNet NDPS Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Outline of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Installing EpsonNet NDPS Gateway on your NetWare server .

149

Uploading printer driver files to the RMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Creating an NDPS Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Creating a Printer Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Configuring for NetWare using EpsonNet WinAssist . . . . .157

Setting the printer on client workstations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Instructions for Using a Dial-Up Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

Using a dial-up network in each mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

When there is a primary server at the dial-up destination .159

When there is a primary server in the local network . . . . . .161

Chapter 7 Settings for UNIX

Introduction to UNIX Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

lpr filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

Setting Up Different UNIX Systems Using the lpr Command . . .164

Setting up for SunSoft Solaris 2.4 or later . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

Setting up for SunOS 4.1.4 or later. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166

Setting up for IBM AIX 3.2.5 or later and 4.1.3 or later. . . . .167

Setting up for HP-UX 9.05 or later . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168

Setting up for SCO UNIX 4.2 or later (Open Server). . . . . . .169

Using the ftp Command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

Chapter 8 EpsonNet Direct Print

About EpsonNet Direct Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Installing EpsonNet Direct Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Setting Up Your Printer Using EpsonNet Direct Print . . . . . . . . . 175

Adding a printer located in the same segment . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Adding a printer beyond a router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Adding a printer from the Printers folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Installing the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Configuring the Printer Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Windows Me/98/95/NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Windows XP/2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Chapter 9 EpsonNet Internet Print

About EpsonNet Internet Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

Installing EpsonNet Internet Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

Setting Up Your Printer Using EpsonNet Internet Print . . . . . . . 189

Windows 98/95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

Windows NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Status Alert Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

Chapter 10 EpsonNet WebAssist

About EpsonNet WebAssist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

Supported Web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

About Web browser setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Configuring the Print Server Using EpsonNet WebAssist. . . . . . 200

Opening Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

Information - Printer Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Device information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Consumable information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

Confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

Configuration - Printer Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216

Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221

Information - Network Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223

General information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223

Configuration - Network Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224

NetWare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224

TCP/IP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225

AppleTalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227

MS Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228

IPP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228

SNMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229

Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230

Optional Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231

Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231

Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232

Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232

Chapter 11 EpsonNet WebManager

About EpsonNet WebManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236

EpsonNet WebManager Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237

EpsonNet WebManager Operating Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238

Installing EpsonNet WebManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239

Starting EpsonNet WebManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240

Opening the Online Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241

Chapter 12 Troubleshooting

General Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243

Problems Specific to Your Network Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . .246

Windows Me/98/95 environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246

Windows 2000/NT environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247

Macintosh environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248

NetWare environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249

Printing a Network Status Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250

Initializing Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251

Reformatting the Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251

Disabling the Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252

Chapter 13 Tips for Administrator

Selecting a Printing Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255

Printing from Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255

Printing from Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256

Features of the Printing Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256

LPR (TCP/IP) printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256

Internet printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257

Microsoft Network Shared printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257

Setting an IP Address on the Printer’s Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . 258

Network Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260

AUX Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261

Setting an IP Address Using the arp/ping Command . . . . . . . . . 262

Checking the LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263

Setting and checking the new IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264

Using HDD Form Overlay (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265

Printing with HDD form overlay data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267

Delete the form overlay data in the hard disk drive . . . . . . 269

Distributing the Printer Driver Automatically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270

EpsonNet WebManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

EpsonNet NDPS Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

Instructions on Using a Dial-Up Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

Function of Universal Plug and Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272

Uninstalling Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273

Windows Me/98/95/2000/NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273

Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273

Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273

Index

Introduction

About Your Printer

Your printer has a built-in Ethernet interface and can connect

anywhere on your network using 10Base-T or 100Base-TX. The

interface, which is called the print server 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 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

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

, IPP, and SNMP.

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.

About This Guide

This Network 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 your Reference Guide.

Note:

❏ To read the online guide, you must have Abobe Acrobat Reader 4.0

(or later) installed on your computer.

❏ 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 internal print server 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.

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 (using 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 (using EpsonNet Internet Print)

Macintosh Mac OS X 10.x,

9.x, 8.x

NetBEUI

AppleTalk

OS Version Protocol

NetWare 3.x Bindery mode

4.x/IntranetWare NDS mode

5.x/6.0 NDS Queue-based print system

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

Bindery emulation mode

NDPS

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. ❏ 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.

Features of the Print Server

❏ Connects your EPSON printer using a built-in Ethernet

interface, which is called the print server in this manual, to the network.

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

NetBEUI, AppleTalk, and IPP.

❏ Supports both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX. ❏ Supports DHCP. ❏ 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 the Dynamic DNS function. ❏ Supports SNMP and MIB. ❏ Supports SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol). ❏ Supports Rendezvous on Mac OS X 2.4 or higher.

Print Server Operation

Status lights

The indicator lights (one green and one orange) provide you with important information on the operations of the print server.

The green light is a data transmission light that flashes when the host interface receives data.

The orange light indicates whether the print server is connected to 10Base-T or 100Base-TX. The light is on when the connection is 100Base-TX, or off when the connection is 10Base-T.

Note:

See the Reference Guide for the locations of the lights.

Network connector

RJ-45 connector:

This connector is used to connect an Ethernet cable to a 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 a network to prevent malfunctions.

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”.

❏ 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”.

❏ 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”.

❏ EpsonNet NDPS Gateway is a gateway software that you can

use to print and monitor the printer status of the EPSON printer in the NDPS (Novell Distributed Print Services) environment of NetWare. See “Using the EpsonNet NDPS Gateway”.

❏ 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”.

❏ 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”.

❏ EpsonNet WebManager is a web-based utility that helps

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

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

Specifications

Network Software

NetWare 3.x, 4.x, 5.x, or 6

EtherTalk (AppleTalk)

TCP/IP

NetBEUI

IPP

Network Connectors

IEEE 802.3 10BaseT/100BaseTX STP (shielded twisted-pair) cable via RJ-45 connector

Note:

The RJ-45 connector cannot be connected to the phone line connection.

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 and RJ-45 connector. See “Print Server Operation” 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 “About Installing Components on Your Computer” 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” 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” for details.

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”. For Macintosh users, see “Setting an IP Address Using EpsonNet MacAssist” for details.

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

Configure the print server for TCP/IP, AppleTalk, MS Network, etc. using EpsonNet WinAssist or MacAssist. For Windows users, see “About EpsonNet WinAssist”. For Macintosh users, see “About EpsonNet MacAssist”.

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” for details.

8. Install the printer driver.

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

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

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

MS Network NetBEUI or TCP/IP

NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap) Latest Novell Client

Necessary components

downloaded from the Novell Web site

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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 from

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.

TCP/IP or NetBEUI Client for Microsoft Networks

the Novell Web site

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For printing via NetWare server:

Download the latest Novell Client from the Novell Web site and install it on the computer. Also, be sure to install IPX. See the Novell Web site 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 “Connecting the Print Server to the Network” on page 35.

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

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

MS Network Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

NetWare, SNM P (IPX trap) Latest N ovell Client downloaded

The following table lists the components required for network printing.

Printing method Necessary components

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Necessary components

from the Novell Web site

LPR or Internet printing Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Microsoft Network Shared printing

Printing via NetWare server Latest Novell Client downloaded from

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Client for Microsoft Networks

the Novell Web site

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 Web site and install it on the computer. Also, be sure to install IPX. See the Novell Web site 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 “Connecting the Print Server to the Network” on page 35.

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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.

Installing Components on Your Computer 27

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

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

MS Network NetBEUI or Internet Protocol

NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap) Latest No vell Client downloaded

Necessary components

(TCP/IP)

from the Novell Web site

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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 from

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 Web site and install it on the computer. Also, be sure to install IPX. See the Novell Web site for detailed information.

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

the Novell Web site

Installing Components on Your Computer 29

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 “Connecting the Print Server to the Network” on page 35.

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

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

MS Network NetBEUI or TCP/IP

NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap) Latest Novell Client

Installing Components on Your Computer 31

Necessary components

downloaded from the Novell Web site

Note:

The following table lists the components required for network printing.

Printing method Necessary components

LPR or Internet printing Protocols menu: TCP/IP

Microsoft Network Shared printing

Printing via NetWare server

Services menu: Microsoft TCP/IP Printing

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

Latest Novell Client downloaded from the Novell Web site

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 Web site and install it on the computer. Also, be sure to install IPX. See the Novell Web site for detailed information.

5. Restart the computer.

The necessary components are now installed. Go to the next chapter “Connecting the Print Server to the Network” on page 35.

Macintosh

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

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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 or the AppleTalk tab. Then configure the print server with EpsonNet MacAssist.

Mac OS 8.x to 9.x

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 “Connecting the Print Server to the Network” on page 35.

Mac OS X

1. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.

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

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 next chapter “Connecting the Print Server to the Network” on page 35.

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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.

Connecting the Print Server to the Network

Follow the instructions below to connect the print server 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 print server, and the other end to the network.

Caution:

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

connect the print server to prevent malfunction.

❏ Do not connect or disconnect the network cable when the

printer is on.

❏ Do not connect the print server and the computer

directly. Be sure to use a HUB to connect the print server to the network.

Note:

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

How to Set Up the Print Server 35

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 print server may not work correctly.

Note for Mac OS X 2.4:

Since the printer supports Rendezvous 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 Rendezvous setting, use the printer’s control panel. See “Setting an IP Address on the Printer’s Control Panel” on page 258 for details.

Now, you can configure the print server for the network, using EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist. Go to “Installing EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist” on page 36.

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 your computer to configure the print server.

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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 10 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.

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.

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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, 9.x, 8.x

Models PowerPC Macintosh

Hard disk drive space 10 MB

Installing EpsonNet MacAssist

Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet MacAssist.

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

2. Mac OS 8.x to 9.x: Double-click the EPSON icon in the EPSON folder.

Mac OS X: Double-click the Mac OS X folder in the EPSON folder, and then double-click the EPSON icon.

Note:

When the authentication dialog box to assign administrator rights appears, enter the user name and password, and then click OK.

3. The EPSON Installation Program starts automatically. Select Install EpsonNet MacAssist, and then click .

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

5. Restart your computer.

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Mac OS 8.x to 9.x: The MacAssistxxx folder, which contains the EpsonNet MacAssist icon and the EpsonNet MacAssist EasySetup icon, is created in the Applications folder.

Mac OS X: The EpsonNet MacAssist OSX x.xx folder, which contains the

EpsonNet MacAssist for OS X icon and the EpsonNetMacAssistOSXEasySet 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 your computer. ❏ Make sure the printer is turned on. ❏ The computer to use for the following steps must be in the same

segment as the print server.

❏ The sample screens are taken from Windows 98 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 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 54

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 58.

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

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, leave the Set using Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) check box selected; otherwise, clear the check box.

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

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

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Note:

The check boxes are dimmed if the print server does not support the function.

9. Select the Acquire DNS server address automatically check box if you want to acquire the DNS server address using the DHCP server.

If you want to enter the DNS server address manually, click the Add button and then enter the IP address of the DNS server. Click OK.

10. Select the Acquire host name and domain name automatically check box if you want to acquire the host name and the domain name using the DHCP server.

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If you want to specify manually, enter the host name and the domain name in the text boxes.

11. Select the Register the network interface’s address to DNS server check box if you want to register the host name and domain name to the DNS server through the DHCP server that supports Dynamic DNS.

If you want to register the host name and the domain name directly to the DNS server, select the Register directly to DNS server check box.

12. Select the Use Universal Plug and Play check box if you want to use the Universal Plug and Play function on 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.

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 then set the password. See “About Password” on page 76 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 the printer.

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Setting an IP Address Using EpsonNet MacAssist

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

Note:

❏ Make sure the printer is turned on. ❏ The computer to use for the following steps must be in the same

segment as the print server.

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

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

1. Mac OS 8.x to 9.x: Double-click the EpsonNet MacAssist icon in the MacAssistxxx folder.

Mac OS X: Double-click the EpsonNet MacAssist for OSX icon in the EpsonNet MacAssistOS X x.xx folder.

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

Note:

❏ 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 85 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 88.

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 an IP address using the ping command, select the Set using PING check box. Do not select it when setting an IP address with EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist/WebAssist; this prevents any unexpected changes 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, leave the Set using Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) check box selected; otherwise, clear the check box.

7. To assign an 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 devices 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.

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

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Note:

The check boxes are dimmed if the print server does not support the function.

9. Select the Acquire DNS server address automatically check box if you want to acquire the DNS server address using the DHCP server.

If you want to enter the DNS server address manually, click the Add button and then enter the IP address of the DNS server. Click OK.

10. Select the Acquire host name and domain name automatically check box if you want to acquire the host name and the domain name using the DHCP server.

If you want to specify manually, enter the host name and the domain name in the text boxes.

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If you want to register the host name and the domain name directly to the DNS server, select the Register directly to DNS server check box.

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.

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 then set the password. For more information on passwords, see “About Password” on page 95.

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 the printer.

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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 262.

❏ 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 53 for more information.

❏ Search Method

Select the connections and protocols to use to search for a print server. See “Search method” on page 53 for more information.

❏ Search Options

Configures the options for a search with IP or IPX. See “Search options” on page 54 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 EpsonNet WinAssist for the settings to take effect.

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.

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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 EpsonNet 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.

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.

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

Item Explanation

Search specified address

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

Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of the IP address.

List box Displays network addresses and subnet masks that

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

Remove button Removes a network address and its subnet mask from

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

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

have been registered.

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

the List box.

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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 EpsonNet WinAssist for the settings to take effect.

Note:

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

supervisor.

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

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

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 t arget 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 Hardware version of the print server

Software Version Software version of the print server

Model Name 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.

Help Accesses help.

You can check the MAC address on a status sheet.

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.

Items Explanations

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Method for specifying the IP address

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 ch anges every time you turn on the printer so that you need to change the printer port setting accordingly.

Set using Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA)

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Acquire DNS server address automatically

Select this check box if you want to acquire the DNS server address using the DHCP server. To enter the DNS server address manually, clear this check box. If the DNS is not supported, this check box is dimmed.

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DNS Server Addresses Displays the DNS server address. To enter the

DNS server address, click the Add button.

To edit the DNS server address, select the address and then click the Edit button.

To delete the DNS server address, select the address and then click the Delete button.

Acquire host name and domain name automatically

Host Name Enter the host name supported by Dynamic DNS

Domain Name Leave it blank or enter two or more characters of

Use Universal Plug and Play

Device Name Enter the device name for Uni versal Plug and Play

Select this check box if you want to acquire the host name and domain name from the DHCP server.

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

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 if you want to register the host name and the domain name to the DNS server through the DHCP server that supports Dynamic DNS.

Select this check box if you want to register the host name and the domain name directly on the DNS server.

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

(between 2 and 63 characters).

NetWare

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

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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.

Print Server mode

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

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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.

Items Explanations

Use NetWare Select this check box when using NetWare. When

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

Mode Select a mode: Print Server/Bindery or Print

Server/NDS.

Frame Type Leave the default frame type as it is.

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Tree Name For the NDS mode only:

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

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 (up

Print Server Password (again)

Polling Interval Set the polling interval between 5 to 90 seconds.

Print Queue Configuration button

Click the Browse button and select the NDS context.

Select the server where the print server logs in.

characters).

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

Enter the password again.

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

Configure the print queue settings. 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.

Print Queue Configuration dialog box

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

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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. You

can also create or delete a queue.

Queue list box Lists the print queues.

Add button Adds a print queue.

Remove button Removes a print queue.

❏ 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).

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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 you

Mode Select Remote Printer.

Frame Type Leave the default frame type as it is.

Primary Print Server Name

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

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).

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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.

Items Explanations

Use Microsoft network shared printing

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

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Items Explanations

Print Server Name

Workgroup Name

Share Name Enter the printer’s shared name on the network (up to 12

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.

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).

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

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❏ The shared service is installed on the computer.

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). To

Entity Type Displays the printer’s entity type. Do not change the

Entity Setting button Click this button and select the appropriate entity type.

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

entity type unless “epson” appears. If “epson” appears, select the entity type by clicking the Entity Setting button to match your printer.

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Method of specifying the network number

Network Number for Manual Mode

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.

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

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

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Items Explanations

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

Format:

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

Example:

http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer

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

Printing (up to 127 characters).

Example:

EPSON_IPP_Printer

Location Enter the n ame of the printer’s physical location (up

to 64 characters).

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SNMP

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

Items Explanations

Read Only The word “public” always appears.

Read/Write Enter the Read/Write community name (up to 32

characters).

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

Address Enter the IP address of the server to which the

trap is transmitted.

Community Enter the community name (up to 32 characters).

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

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Address Enter Network Address and Node Number (MAC

Community Enter the community name (up to 32 characters).

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

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.

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 Your Printer” on page 251 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 within a short time.

Note:

❏ Make sure the printer is turned on. ❏ The computer to use for the following steps must be in the same

segment as the print server.

❏ 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. The EpsonNet WinAssist Easy Setup dialog box appears. Click Next.

3. Read the License Agreement and then click Next.

4. Select the target printer and then click Next.

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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.

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.

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.

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Caution:

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

server. Do not turn off the 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 84 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 85 for more information.

❏ Search Options

Configures the options for a search with AppleTalk or IP. See “Search options” on page 85 for more information.

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.

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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.

Search options

Search options-AppleTalk

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

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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.

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.

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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 Hardware version of the print server

Software Version Software version of the print server

Model Name Product name of the printer attached to the print server

You can check the MAC address on a status sheet.

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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.

TCP/IP

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

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

Items Explanations

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Method for specifying the IP address

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

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.

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

Set using Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA)

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

Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of the IP address.

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

Extended Settings Click this button for extended settings such as

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

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

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.

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

Acquire DNS server address automatically

DNS Server Address Displays the DNS server address. To enter the

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DNS server address, click the Add button.

To edit the DNS server address, select the address and then click the Edit button.

To delete the DNS server address, select the address and then click the Delete button.

Acquire host name and domain name automatically

Select this check box if you want to acquire the host name and domain name from the DHCP server.

Host Name Enter the host name supported by Dynamic DNS

Domain Name Leave it blank or enter two or more characters of

Use Universal Plug and Play

Device Name Enter the device name for Universa l Plug and Play

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

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 if you want to register the host name and the domain name to the DNS server through the DHCP server that supports Dynamic DNS.

Select this check box if you want to register the host name and the domain name directly on the DNS server.

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

(between 2 and 63 characters).

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AppleTalk

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

Items Explanations

Use AppleTalk Select this box when using AppleTalk.

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

Zone Name Select or enter the network zone name (up to 32

characters).

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

To enter manually, select Manual Input and then enter the zone name in the text box.

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Items Explanations

Entity Type Dis plays the printer’s entity type. D o not change the entity

Method of specifying the network number

Network number for manual mode

type unless “epson” appears. If “epson” appears, select the entity type by clicking the Entity Setting button to match your printer.

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

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.

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Items Explanations

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

Format:

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

Example:

http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer

Printer Name Enter the name of a printer to use for Internet Printing (up to

127 characters).

Example:

EPSON_IPP_Printer

Location Enter the name of the printer’s physical location (up to 64

characters).

About Password

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

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

2. When you set a password for the first time, leave the Current 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.

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❏ Since the new password takes effect 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 Your Printer” on page 251 for instructions.

Configuring the Print Server Using EpsonNet MacAssist EasySetup

You can also use EpsonNet MacAssist EasySetup to easily configure the print server ready for TCP/IP and AppleTalk printing within a short time.

Note:

❏ Make sure the printer is turned on. ❏ The computer to use for the following steps must be in the same

segment as the print server.

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

EpsonNet MacAssist to set the subnet mask and default gateway.

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

1. Mac OS 8.x to 9.x: Double-click the EpsonNet MacAssist EasySetup icon in the MacAssistxxx folder.

Mac OS X: Double-click the EpsonNetMacAssistOSXEasySet icon in the EpsonNet MacAssistOS X x.xx folder.

2. Click Next.

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3. Read the License 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.

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5. Change the printer name if necessary. Click Next.

6. Specify whether to use TCP/IP, and then click Next. (If you select No, proceed to step 8.)

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7. Select a method for specifying the IP address. 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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8. 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 the printer until an on-screen message prompts you to do so.

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Epson EPL-N7000 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Network Guide

Contents

About Your Printer

About This Guide

Operating Environment

Features of the Print Server

Print Server Operation

Status lights

Network connector

About the Software

Terms and Concepts

Specifications

Network Software

Network Connectors

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

Mac OS 8.x to 9.x

Mac OS X

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

AppleTalk

About Password

Configuring the Print Server Using EpsonNet MacAssist EasySetup