Epson M8000N User Manual
Network Guide
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Contents
Safety Instructions
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes............................................................ 9
Chapter 1 Introduction
About Your Printer..................................................................... 10
About This Guide...................................................................... 10
Operating Environment................................................................. 11
For users of printers supporting NetWare queue-based printing........................... 11
For users of printers not supporting NetWare queue-based printing........................ 13
Inkjet printers/Large format inkjet printers............................................. 14
Features of the Network Interface......................................................... 14
Network Interface Operation............................................................. 15
Status light........................................................................ 15
Network connector................................................................. 16
About the Software..................................................................... 16
Terms and Concepts.................................................................... 17
Chapter 2 How To
Overview............................................................................. 18
Selecting a Printing Method.............................................................. 19
Printing from Windows............................................................. 19
Printing from Macintosh............................................................ 19
Features of the Printing Methods..................................................... 20
Installing Components on Your Computer................................................. 22
About Installing Components on Your Computer....................................... 22
Windows Vista/Server 2008. . . . . . . . . ................................................. 22
Windows XP...................................................................... 24
Windows Me/98 ................................................................... 26
Windows Server 2003. .............................................................. 28
Windows 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Windows NT 4.0................................................................... 32
Macintosh........................................................................ 36
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Setting Up the Network Interface......................................................... 36
Connecting the Network Interface to the Network....................................... 36
Configuring the Network Interface (For Windows Users)................................. 37
Configuring the Network Interface (For Macintosh Users)................................ 41
Installing the Printer Driver.............................................................. 45
About Installing the Printer Driver.................................................... 45
Windows Vista/Server 2008. . . . . . . . . ................................................. 45
Windows XP...................................................................... 50
Windows Me/98................................................................... 56
Windows Server 2003. .............................................................. 58
Windows 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Windows NT 4.0................................................................... 69
Macintosh........................................................................ 71
Settings for NetWare Users.............................................................. 74
Overview......................................................................... 74
Configuring the Network Interface.................................................... 74
Chapter 3 Network Software
EpsonNet Config for Windows. .......................................................... 91
About EpsonNet Config............................................................. 91
System Requirements............................................................... 91
Installing EpsonNet Config.......................................................... 92
Accessing the EpsonNet Config User’s Guide........................................... 92
EpsonNet Config for Macintosh.......................................................... 93
About EpsonNet Config............................................................. 93
System Requirements............................................................... 93
Installing EpsonNet Config.......................................................... 94
Accessing the EpsonNet Config User’s Guide........................................... 94
EpsonNet Config with Web Browser...................................................... 95
About EpsonNet Config............................................................. 95
Configuring the Network Interface Using Web-Based EpsonNet Config..................... 96
Opening Screen................................................................... 100
EpsonNet Print....................................................................... 102
About EpsonNet Print............................................................. 102
System Requirements.............................................................. 102
Installing EpsonNet Print........................................................... 103
For Windows Vista/XP/Server 2008/Server 2003/2000/NT 4.0 Users....................... 103
For Windows Me/98/95 Users....................................................... 111
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Configuring the Printer Port. . ...................................................... 116
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
General Problems..................................................................... 118
Cannot configure the network interface or cannot print from the network.................. 118
Cannot print even if you have assigned the IP address to the computer and the printer........ 118
Unable to start EpsonNet Config..................................................... 118
The message “EpsonNet Config cannot be used because no network is installed.” appears when
you start EpsonNet Config........................................................ 119
The message “Could not complete communicating configuration data” appears when you send
settings to the network interface.. . . . . . . ........................................... 119
Unable to start EpsonNet Config with Web Browser..................................... 119
The Model Name and IP Address do not appear in the EpsonNet Config dialog box.......... 120
An extra account is generated when using the dial-up network. ........................... 120
Problems Specific to Your Network Environment .......................................... 120
Windows Me/98 environment....................................................... 120
Windows 2000/NT environment.................................................... 121
Macintosh environment............................................................ 122
NetWare environment............................................................. 122
Printing a Network Status Sheet......................................................... 123
Printing a Network Status Sheet (Large Format Inkjet Printers)............................... 124
Initializing Your Printer................................................................ 125
Reformatting the Hard Disk Drive....................................................... 125
Chapter 5 Tips for Administrator
Setting an IP Address on the Printer’s Control Panel........................................ 126
Network Menu................................................................... 127
AUX Menu...................................................................... 128
Setting an IP Address on the Printer’s Control Panel (Large Format Inkjet Printers).............. 129
Network Setup Menu.............................................................. 131
Instructions on Using a Dial-Up Router................................................... 131
Function of Universal Plug and Play...................................................... 132
Setting up the device by using WSD (Windows Vista)....................................... 133
Setting up the printer that is connected via a different router on the network................ 134
Uninstalling Software.................................................................. 134
Windows Vista/Server 2008. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................... 134
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Windows Me/98/95/2000/NT 4.0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Windows XP/Server 2003.......................................................... 135
Macintosh....................................................................... 135
Index
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Safety Instructions
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings
w
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Cautions
c
must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes
contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
About Your Printer
Your printer has a built-in Ethernet interface and can connect anywhere on your network using
10Base-T or 100Base-TX. (On some models, 1000Base-T is also supported.) The built-in Ethernet
interface, which is called the network interface in this manual, automatically selects the correct
standard when it connects to a network. In addition, it supports and automatically selects the IEEE
802.2, IEEE 802.3, Ethernet II, and Ethernet SNAP network protocols.
Because the network interface supports multiple protocols and automatically detects protocols on
your network, you can print from Microsoft
Windows® and Apple® Macintosh® applications.
®
Use the Software CD-ROM to easily configure the network interface for use on the TCP/IP network
and install the printer driver. You can use the printer on the TCP/IP network at once.
If you want to configure the network interface for protocols such as TCP/IP, NetWare, NetBEUI,
AppleTalk
product, to quickly and easily configure the network interface to use those protocols.
Note:
❏ The EpsonNet Config utility configures the network interface to work only with protocols that exist
on your network. This does not imply that you can use all of the above-mentioned protocols on your
network or operating system. The protocols that the network interface can use may vary depending
on the operating system and the network configuration.
❏ Some printers do not support NetWare queue-based printing. See the manual shipped with your
printer for details.
, IPP, and SNMP, use EpsonNet Config, the configuration utility provided with your
®
About This Guide
This Network Guide contains information about using the network interface on a network. It includes
how to set up the network interface, install the configuration software, and modify network settings
of your printer and computers.
For information about your printer, see your User’s Guide.
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Note:
❏ To read the online guide, you must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader 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 “network interface” refers to the built-in Ethernet interface of the printer in this guide.
❏ Some screen shots in this guide may list a printer name other than your printer. This difference does
not alter the instructions.
❏ The supported operating systems are different depending on the printer. See your printer’s User’s
Guide for the supported operating systems.
Operating Environment
The network interface supports the following environments.
For users of printers supporting NetWare queue-based printing
OS Version Protocol
Windows Vista
Windows XP (Home, Professional)
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2003
Windows 2000 (Professional,
Server)
Windows Me - TCP/IP (using EpsonNet Print)
- TCP/IP (using LPR, Standard TCP/IP
Port, or EpsonNet Print)
IPP
IPP
NetBEUI
Windows 98
Windows 98 SE
- TCP/IP (using EpsonNet Print)
NetBEUI
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Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 5
or higher
Macintosh Mac OS X 10.5 Bonjour
Mac OS X 10.4 Bonjour
Mac OS X 10.2.4 or later Rendezvous
Mac OS X 10.2 or later TCP/IP
NetWare 3.x Bindery mode
- TCP/IP (using LPR or EpsonNet
Print)
NetBEUI
TCP/IP
TCP/IP
AppleTalk
TCP/IP
AppleTalk
AppleTalk
4.x/IntranetWare NDS mode
Bindery emulation mode
5.x/6.x NDS Queue-based print system
NDPS
Note:
❏ Only the Intel version of Windows NT is supported.
❏ If you use the printer in a dial-up router environment, you must set an IP address for the printer.
Make sure the IP address is suitable for the segment; incorrect IP address may generate unexpected
dial-up.
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For users of printers not supporting NetWare queue-based printing
OS Version Protocol
Windows Vista
Windows XP (Home, Professional)
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2003
Windows 2000 (Professional,
Server)
Windows Me - TCP/IP (using EpsonNet Print)
Windows 98
Windows 98 SE
Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 5
or higher
Macintosh Mac OS X 10.5 Bonjour
- TCP/IP (using LPR, Standard TCP/IP
Port, or EpsonNet Print)
IPP
IPP
NetBEUI
- TCP/IP (using EpsonNet Print)
NetBEUI
- TCP/IP (using LPR or EpsonNet
Print)
NetBEUI
TCP/IP
Mac OS X 10.4 Bonjour
Mac OS X 10.2.4 or later Rendezvous
Mac OS X 10.2 or later TCP/IP
NetWare 5.x/6.x NDPS
Note:
❏ Only the Intel version of Windows NT is supported.
TCP/IP
AppleTalk
TCP/IP
AppleTalk
AppleTalk
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❏ If you use the printer in a dial-up router environment, you must set an IP address for the printer.
Make sure the IP address is suitable for the segment; incorrect IP address may generate unexpected
dial-up.
Inkjet printers/Large format inkjet printers
OS Version Protocol
Windows Vista
Windows XP (Home, Professional)
Windows 2000 (Professional,
Server)
Macintosh Mac OS X 10.5 Bonjour
Mac OS X 10.4 Bonjour
Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later Rendezvous
* IPP and AppleTalk are not supported on some models.
- TCP/IP (using LPR, Standard TCP/IP
Port, or EpsonNet Print)
IPP*
TCP/IP
TCP/IP
AppleTalk*
TCP/IP
AppleTalk*
Features of the Network Interface
❏ Connects your Epson printer using a built-in Ethernet interface, which is called the network
interface in this manual, to the network.
❏ Supports multiple protocols, such as TCP/IP, NetWare, NetBEUI, AppleTalk, and IPP.
❏ Supports both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX. (On some models, 1000Base-T is also supported.)
❏ Supports DHCP.
❏ Supports Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) that assigns an IP address automatically to
the network interface even if there is no DHCP server on the network.
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❏ Supports the Dynamic DNS function.
❏ Supports SNMP and MIB.
❏ Supports SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol).
❏ Supports Rendezvous on Mac OS X 10.2.4 or later.
❏ Supports Bonjour on Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
Network Interface Operation
Status light
The indicator lights provide you with important information on the operations of the network
interface.
Laser printers
Status light Data light Network Status
Off Green Ready (10 M link)
Off Green (Flashing) Receiving packets (10 M link)
Orange Green Ready (100 M link)
Orange Green (Flashing) Receiving packets (100 M link)
Inkjet printers/Large format inkjet printers (Models that do not support 1000 Mbps
communication)
Status light Data light Network Status
Green Yellow Ready (10 M link)
Green Yellow (Flashing) Receiving packets (10 M link)
Red Yellow Ready (100 M link)
Red Yellow (Flashing) Receiving packets (100 M link)
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Large format inkjet printers (Models that support 1000 Mbps communication)
Status light Data light Network Status
Red Yellow Ready (100 M link)
Red Yellow (Flashing) Receiving packets (100 M link)
Green Yellow Ready (1000 M link)
Green Yellow (Flashing) Receiving packets (1000 M link)
Network connector
RJ-45 connector: This connector is used to connect an Ethernet cable to a network. You can use this
cable for both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX. (On some models, 1000Base-T is also supported.)
Caution:
c
You must use the following shielded twisted-pair cable to connect the network interface to a
network.
❏ Category-5 or higher for the 10Base-T or 100Base-TX connection
❏ Category-5e or higher for the 1000Base-T connection
About the Software
The software CD-ROM provided with your printer includes the following network software.
Note:
The software provided varies depending on your printer model.
❏ EpsonNet Config for Windows is a Windows-based configuration utility for administrators that
allows you to configure the network interface for various protocols such as TCP/IP, NetWare,
MS Network, AppleTalk, IPP, and SNMP. See “EpsonNet Config for Windows” on page 91.
❏ EpsonNet Config for Macintosh is a Macintosh-based configuration utility for administrators
that allows you to configure the network interface for TCP/IP, AppleTalk, and IPP. See “EpsonNet
Config for Macintosh” on page 93.
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❏ EpsonNet Config with Web Browser is a Web-based configuration utility that allows you to
configure the network interface for TCP/IP, NetWare, MS Network, AppleTalk, IPP, and SNMP.
See “EpsonNet Config with Web Browser” on page 95.
❏ EpsonNet Print is a utility that enables TCP/IP printing for Windows. (Windows Vista/XP/Server
2008/Server 2003/2000/NT 4.0 also support OS standard LPR printing.) See “EpsonNet Print”
on page 102.
❏ Epson Firmware Updater is a wizard utility that allows you to update firmware for devices, such
as printers and network interface cards.
Visit the Epson Web site to acquire the latest version of the firmware.
Terms and Concepts
Configuration -- a prepared set of conditions for proper operation of a device. Configuring the
network interface is to prepare it to work with protocols available on a network.
DHCP -- a dynamic host configuration protocol. It is a protocol that assigns dynamic IP addresses
to devices on a network.
EtherTalk -- the communication protocol of AppleTalk governing Ethernet transmissions
ftp -- a TCP/IP application protocol for file transfer
lpd -- a TCP/IP remote printing protocol application
Print queue -- a location where a print job is stored as a file, until the network interface sends the job
to the assigned printer
Protocol -- a rule that controls how data or information is exchanged through a network. Computers
and software cannot communicate with each other using different protocols.
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
SSL -- Secure Sockets Layer, a security protocol for transmitting data between a web server and a
browser
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Chapter 2
How To
Overview
This section describes the general procedure on how to set up the network interface for use on a
network.
1. Check the network interface operation.
Check the functions and operations of the network interface, such as status lights and RJ-45
connector. See “Network Interface Operation” on page 15 for details.
2. Select a printing method.
Select a printing method appropriate for your network environment and operating system. If you
are not sure, see “Printing from Windows” on page 19 or “Printing from Macintosh” on page
19 for details.
3. Install the necessary components on your computer.
Make sure the necessary components (such as TCP/IP, NetBEUI, etc.) are installed on the
computer, and network settings (such as IP address, subnet mask, etc.) of the computer is set. See
“About Installing Components on Your Computer” on page 22 for details.
4. Connect the network interface to the network.
Connect the network interface to the network. See “Connecting the Network Interface to the
Network” on page 36 for details.
5. Configure the network interface and install the printer driver.
See “Configuring the Network Interface (For Windows Users)” on page 37 or “Configuring the
Network Interface (For Macintosh Users)” on page 41 for details.
6. If necessary, configure the network settings of the network interface using EpsonNet Config.
Configure the network interface for TCP/IP, AppleTalk, MS Network, etc. using EpsonNet
Config. For Windows users, see “About EpsonNet Config” on page 91. For Macintosh users, see
“About EpsonNet Config” on page 93.
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Selecting a Printing Method
Printing from Windows
Check if there is a Windows Vista/XP/Server 2008/Server 2003/2000/NT print server on your
network, and then use the suggestions below.
Note:
Only the recommended printing methods are introduced here. See “Features of the Printing Methods”
on page 20 for information on additional methods.
If no Windows Vista/XP/Server 2008/Server 2003/2000/NT print server exists
Use a printing method appropriate to your operating system:
❏ For Windows Me/98
We recommend TCP/IP printing via EpsonNet Print. See “About EpsonNet Print” on page
102.
❏ For Windows Vista/XP/Server 2008/Server 2003/2000/NT
We recommend TCP/IP printing via LPR. See “Windows Vista/Server 2008” on page 45,
“Windows XP” on page 50, “Windows Server 2003” on page 58, “Windows 2000” on page
64, or “Windows NT 4.0” on page 69.
If a Windows Vista/XP/Server 2008/Server 2003/2000/NT print server exists
On the server, set the printer to connect with LPR and turn it into a shared printer. Your clients can
then print to this shared printer.
Printing from Macintosh
Mac OS X 10.5
❏ Bonjour
❏ EPSON TCP/IP
Mac OS X 10.4
❏ Bonjour
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❏ EPSON TCP/IP
❏ EPSON AppleTalk
Mac OS X 10.2.4 or later
❏ Rendezvous
❏ EPSON TCP/IP
❏ EPSON AppleTalk
Mac OS X 10.2 or later
❏ EPSON TCP/IP
❏ EPSON AppleTalk
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Features of the Printing Methods
This section describes features of the printing methods available for you to choose.
LPR (TCP/IP) printing
Advantages
❏ No computer as a network interface is required.
❏ No special utility for Windows Vista/XP/Server 2008/Server 2003/2000/NT is required.
❏ You can see the printer status using EPSON Status Monitor.
❏ For Windows Vista/XP/Server 2008/Server 2003/2000/NT, you can create a print log using the
event viewer.
❏ You can print via a router.
Disadvantages
❏ You need to set up TCP/IP.
❏ For Windows Me/98, EpsonNet Print must be installed on all computers to use for printing.
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Internet printing
Advantages
❏ No proxy server (computer) is required.
❏ You can print to the printer over the Internet.
Disadvantages
❏ EPSON Status Monitor cannot be used.
❏ TCP/IP and DNS settings are required.
❏ For Windows Vista/XP/Server 2008/Server 2003/2000, you cannot share the Internet printer.
Microsoft Network Shared printing
Advantages
❏ Easy to set up (IP address is not required if NetBEUI protocol is installed).
❏ No computer as a network interface is required.
❏ No special print utility is required.
Disadvantages
❏ EPSON Status Monitor cannot be used.
❏ You cannot print via a router.
❏ It takes a longer time to start printing because more time is required to search for a network
printer.
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Installing Components on Your Computer
About Installing Components on Your Computer
Before configuring the network interface and printing from the computer, you need to install the
necessary components (such as TCP/IP, 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.
Note:
❏ The Windows operating system CD-ROM may be required during the installation.
❏ When using TCP/IP or IPP for printing, you need to set the IP address, the subnet mask, and the
default gateway of the computer.
Windows Vista/Server 2008
Use the following procedure to install the necessary components.
1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click View network status and tasks or double-click
Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click View Status, and then click the Properties button.
Note:
If the User Account Control screen appears, click the Continue button.
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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 network interface with
EpsonNet Config.
EpsonNet Config’s setting screens Necessary components
TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap) Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
MS Network Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
The following table lists the components required for network printing.
Printing method Necessary components
LPR or Internet printing Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
4. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Install to install them, as described below.
For LPR or Internet printing:
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is installed by default. You cannot add or delete it.
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5. For LPR or Internet printing:
Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) on the Local Area Connection Properties
dialog box to open the Internet Protocols Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties dialog box. Set the IP
address, the subnet mask, etc. and then click OK.
6. Restart the computer.
The necessary components are now installed. Go to the section “Connecting the Network Interface
to the Network” on page 36.
Windows XP
For Windows XP, use the following procedure to install the necessary components.
1. Click Start, highlight Control Panel, and then click Network and Internet Connections.
Select Network Connections.
2. Under LAN or High-Speed Internet, click the Local Area Connection icon.
3. Under Network Tasks, click Change settings of this connection.
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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 network interface with
EpsonNet Config.
EpsonNet Config’s setting screens Necessary components
TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap) Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
MS Network Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap)* Latest Novell Client downloaded from the Novell Web site
* Only for printers supporting NetWare queue-based printing
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 TCP/IP or NetBEUI
Client for Microsoft Networks
Printing via NetWare server Latest Novell Client downloaded from the Novell Web site
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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 either IP or 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 section “Connecting the Network Interface
to the Network” on page 36.
Windows Me/98
For Windows Me/98, use the following procedure to install the necessary components.
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 network interface with
EpsonNet Config.
EpsonNet Config’s setting screens Necessary components
TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap) TCP/IP
MS Network NetBEUI or TCP/IP
NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap)* Latest Novell Client downloaded from the Novell Web site
* Only for printers supporting NetWare queue-based printing
Note for users of printers supporting NetWare queue-based printing:
Do not run 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.
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Printing method Necessary components
LPR or Internet printing TCP/IP
Microsoft Network Shared printing TCP/IP or NetBEUI
Client for Microsoft Networks
Printing via NetWare server Latest Novell Client downloaded from the Novell Web site
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.
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 either IP or 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 section “Connecting the Network Interface
to the Network” on page 36.
Windows Server 2003
For Windows Server 2003, use the following procedure to install the necessary components.
1. Click Start, point to Control Panel, and then select Network Connections. Click Local Area
Connections.
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2. Click the Properties button.
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 network interface with
EpsonNet Config.
EpsonNet Config’s setting screens Necessary components
TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap) Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
MS Network Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap)* Latest Novell Client downloaded from the Novell Web site
* Only for printers supporting NetWare queue-based printing
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 TCP/IP or NetBEUI
Client for Microsoft Networks
Printing via NetWare server Latest Novell Client downloaded from the Novell Web site
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4. 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 either IP or IPX. See the Novell Web site for detailed information.
5. 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.
6. Restart the computer.
The necessary components are now installed. Go to the section “Connecting the Network Interface
to the Network” on page 36.
Windows 2000
For Windows 2000, use the following procedure to install the necessary components.
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Network and Dial-up Connections. The
Network and Dial-up Connections screen appears.
2. Right-click the desired network connection and then select Properties.
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