Network Guide
NPD4627-00 EN
Epson Network Guide
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Contents
Safety Instructions
Warning, Caution, Important, and Note.................................................... 7
Chapter 1 Introduction
About Your Printer...................................................................... 8
About This Guide....................................................................... 8
Operating Environment.................................................................. 9
Laser printers....................................................................... 9
Features of the Network Interface.......................................................... 9
Network Interface Operation............................................................. 10
Status light........................................................................ 10
Network connector................................................................. 11
About the Software..................................................................... 11
Chapter 2 How To
Overview............................................................................. 12
Selecting a Printing Method.............................................................. 13
Printing from Windows............................................................. 13
Printing from Macintosh............................................................ 13
Features of the Printing Methods..................................................... 13
Installing Components on Your Computer................................................. 14
About Installing Components on Your Computer....................................... 14
Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008........................................................ 14
Windows XP...................................................................... 16
Windows Server 2003. .............................................................. 17
Macintosh........................................................................ 19
Setting Up the Network Interface......................................................... 19
Connecting the Network Interface to the Network....................................... 19
Configuring the Network Interface (For Windows Users)................................. 20
Configuring the Network Interface (For Macintosh Users)................................ 21
Installing the Printer Driver.............................................................. 22
About Installing the Printer Driver.................................................... 22
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Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008........................................................ 22
Windows XP...................................................................... 26
Windows Server 2003. .............................................................. 30
Macintosh........................................................................ 34
Chapter 3 Network Software
EpsonNet Config for Windows. .......................................................... 36
About EpsonNet Config............................................................. 36
System Requirements............................................................... 36
Installing EpsonNet Config.......................................................... 37
Accessing the EpsonNet Config User’s Guide........................................... 37
EpsonNet Config for Macintosh.......................................................... 37
About EpsonNet Config............................................................. 37
System Requirements............................................................... 38
Installing EpsonNet Config.......................................................... 38
Accessing the EpsonNet Config User’s Guide........................................... 38
EpsonNet Config with Web Browser...................................................... 39
About EpsonNet Config............................................................. 39
Configuring the Network Interface Using EpsonNet Config with Web Browser............... 39
Opening Screen.................................................................... 42
EpsonNet Print........................................................................ 42
About EpsonNet Print.............................................................. 42
System Requirements............................................................... 42
Installing EpsonNet Print............................................................ 43
For Windows 7/Vista/XP/Server 2008/Server 2003 Users. ................................ 43
Configuring the Printer Port......................................................... 50
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
General Problems...................................................................... 52
Cannot configure the network interface or cannot print from the network................... 52
Cannot print even if you have assigned the IP address to the computer and the printer......... 52
Unable to start EpsonNet Config...................................................... 52
The message “EpsonNet Config cannot be used because no network is installed.” appears when
you start EpsonNet Config......................................................... 53
The message “Could not complete communicating configuration data” appears when you send
settings to the network interface.................................................... 53
Unable to start EpsonNet Config with Web Browser...................................... 53
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The Model Name and IP Address do not appear in the EpsonNet Config dialog box........... 54
Printing a Network Status Sheet.......................................................... 54
Chapter 5 Tips for Administrator
Setting an IP Address on the Printer’s Control Panel......................................... 55
Network Menu.................................................................... 56
AUX Menu....................................................................... 57
Secure Communication Using IPsec, Access Control, and IEEE 802.1X.......................... 58
IPsec protocol..................................................................... 59
Access control..................................................................... 59
IEEE 802.1X....................................................................... 59
Appendix A Software License Terms
Open Source Software Licenses........................................................... 61
Bonjour.......................................................................... 61
Other Software Licenses................................................................. 63
Info-ZIP copyright and license....................................................... 63
WPA supplicant................................................................... 64
Index
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Safety Instructions
Warning, Caution, Important, and Note
Warning
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must be followed carefully to avoid serious bodily injury.
Caution
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must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Important
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must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note
contains important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
About Your Printer
Your printer has a built-in Ethernet interface and can connect anywhere on your network using
10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T Ethernet. The built-in Ethernet interface, which is called the
network interface in this manual, automatically selects the correct standard when it connects to a
network. In addition, it automatically selects appropriate network protocols.
Because the network interface supports multiple protocols and automatically detects protocols on
your network, you can print from Microsoft
Use the Software Disc to easily configure the network interface for use on the TCP/IP network and
install the printer driver. You can use the printer on the TCP/IP network at once.
Windows® and Apple® Macintosh® applications.
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If you want to configure the network interface for protocols such as TCP/IP, WSD, LLTD, IPP/IPPS,
UPnP, Bonjour, MS Network, and SNMP, use EpsonNet Config, the configuration utility provided
with your product, to quickly and easily configure the network interface to use those protocols.
Note:
The EpsonNet Config utility configures the network interface to work only with protocols that exist on
your network. This does not imply that you can use all of the above-mentioned protocols on your network
or operating system. The protocols that the network interface can use may vary depending on the
operating system and the network configuration.
About This Guide
This Network Guide contains information about using the network interface on a network. It includes
how to set up the network interface, install the configuration software, and modify network settings of
your printer and computers.
For information about your printer, see your User’s Guide.
Note:
❏ To read the online guide, you must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your
computer.
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❏ This guide is written for network administrators, and many of the steps included here require
detailed network knowledge and administrator rights.
❏ The term “network administrator” refers to the person responsible for maintaining the network.
“Administrator” is synonymous with “Supervisor” in this guide.
❏ The term “network interface” refers to the built-in Ethernet interface of the printer in this guide.
❏ Some screen shots in this guide may list a printer name other than your printer. This difference does
not alter the instructions.
❏ The supported operating systems are different depending on the printer. See your printer’s User’s
Guide for the supported operating systems.
Operating Environment
The network interface supports the following environments.
Laser printers
OS Protocol IPv4 IPv6
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows Server 2008
Windows XP (Home, Professional)
Windows Server 2003
Mac OS X 10.7
Mac OS X 10.6
Mac OS X 10.5
TCP/IP (Standard TCP/IP port) supported supported
TCP/IP (EpsonNet Print port) supported not supported
TCP/IP (Standard TCP/IP port) supported not supported
TCP/IP (EpsonNet Print port) supported not supported
Bonjour supported supported
Features of the Network Interface
❏ Connects your Epson printer using a built-in Ethernet interface, which is called the network
interface in this manual, to the network.
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❏ Supports multiple protocols, such as TCP/IP, WSD, LLTD, IPP/IPPS, UPnP, Bonjour, MS
Network, and SNMP.
❏ Supports 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T Ethernet.
❏ Supports Bonjour on Mac OS X 10.5 or later.
❏ Supports access control to your printer by filtering client computer’s IP addressees.
❏ Supports SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) for IPP and HTTPS protocols.
❏ Supports IPsec.
❏ Supports IEEE 802.1x.
❏ Supports EpsonNet Config with Web browser, which allows you to configure and monitor your
printer using a Web browser.
Network Interface Operation
Status light
The indicator lights provide you with important information on the operations of the network
interface.
Laser printers
Status light Data light Network Status
Off Green Ready (10 M link)
Off Green (Flashing) Receiving packets (10 M link)
Orange Green Ready (100 M link)
Orange Green (Flashing) Receiving packets (100 M link)
Green Green Ready (1000 M link)
Green Green (Flashing) Receiving packets (1000 M link)
Off Off Deep sleep mode/Power off mode
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Network connector
RJ-45 connector: This connector is used to connect an Ethernet cable to a network. You can use this
cable for 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T Ethernet.
Important:
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-6 or higher for the 1000Base-T connection
About the Software
The Software Disc provided with your printer includes the following network software.
Note:
The software provided varies depending on your printer model.
❏ EpsonNet Config for Windows is a Windows-based configuration utility for administrators that
allows you to configure the network interface for various protocols such as TCP/IP, MS Network,
AppleTalk, IPP, and SNMP. See “EpsonNet Config for Windows” on page 36.
❏ 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 37.
❏ EpsonNet Config with Web Browser is a Web-based configuration utility that allows you to
configure the network interface for TCP/IP, MS Network, AppleTalk, IPP, and SNMP. See
“EpsonNet Config with Web Browser” on page 39.
❏ EpsonNet Print is a utility program that provides peer to peer printing to Epson printers on the
TCP/IP network. See “EpsonNet Print” on page 42.
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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 10 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 13 or “Printing from Macintosh” on
page 13 for details.
3. Install the necessary components on your computer.
Make sure the necessary components (such as TCP/IP) are installed on the computer, and
network settings (such as IP address, subnet mask, etc.) of the computer is set. See “About
Installing Components on Your Computer” on page 14 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 19 for details.
5. Configure the network interface and install the printer driver.
See “Configuring the Network Interface (For Windows Users)” on page 20 or “Configuring the
Network Interface (For Macintosh Users)” on page 21 for details.
6. If necessary, configure the network settings of the network interface using EpsonNet Config.
Configure the network interface for TCP/IP, AppleTalk, etc. using EpsonNet Config. For
Windows users, see “About EpsonNet Config” on page 36. For Macintosh users, see “About
EpsonNet Config” on page 37.
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Selecting a Printing Method
Printing from Windows
Check if there is a Windows 7/Vista/XP/Server 2008/Server 2003 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 13 for information on additional methods.
If no Windows 7/Vista/XP/Server 2008/Server 2003 print server exists
We recommend TCP/IP printing. See “Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008” on page 22, “Windows XP”
on page 26, or “Windows Server 2003” on page 30.
If a Windows 7/Vista/XP/Server 2008/Server 2003 print server exists
On the server, set the printer to connect and turn it into a shared printer. Your clients can then print to
this shared printer.
Printing from Macintosh
Mac OS X 10.5 or later
❏ Bonjour
Features of the Printing Methods
This section describes features of the printing methods available for you to choose.
TCP/IP printing
Advantages
❏ No computer as a network interface is required.
❏ No special utility for Windows 7/Vista/XP/Server 2008/Server 2003 is required.
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❏ You can see the printer status using EPSON Status Monitor.
❏ You can print via a router.
Disadvantages
❏ You need to set up TCP/IP.
Internet printing
Advantages
❏ You can print to the printer over the Internet.
Disadvantages
❏ EPSON Status Monitor cannot be used.
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❏ TCP/IP and DNS settings are required.
❏ For Windows 7/Vista/XP/Server 2008/Server 2003, you cannot share the Internet printer.
Installing Components on Your Computer
About Installing Components on Your Computer
Before configuring the network interface and printing from the computer, you need to install the
necessary components (such as TCP/IP) and assign an IP address and subnet mask for your computer,
depending on the printing method you want to use. See the section in this chapter appropriate for your
operating system.
Note:
❏ The Windows operating system CD-ROM may be required during the installation.
❏ When using TCP/IP for printing, you need to set the IP address, the subnet mask, and the default
gateway of the computer.
Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008
Use the following procedure to install the necessary components.
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1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click View network status and tasks or double-click
Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click Local Area Connection (Windows 7), or View Status (Windows Vista/Server 2008), and
then click the Properties button.
Note:
If the User Account Control screen appears, click the Yes or Continue button.
3. Check if the following necessary components are in the list.
The following table lists the components required for configuring the network interface with
EpsonNet Config.
EpsonNet Config’s setting screens Necessary components
TCP/IP, WSD, IPP/IPPS, UPnP, Bonjour, MS
Network
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP IPv4) or Internet Protocol (TCP/IP
IPv6)
The following table lists the components required for network printing.
Printing method Necessary components
TCP/IP printing Internet Protocol (TCP/IP IPv4) or Internet Protocol (TCP/IP
IPv6)
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4. Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/
IPv6) on the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box to open the properties dialog box. Set
the IP address, the subnet mask, etc. and then click OK.
5. Restart the computer.
The necessary components are now installed. Go to the section “Setting Up the Network Interface” on
page 19.
Windows XP
For Windows XP, use the following procedure to install the necessary components.
1. Click Start, highlight Control Panel, and then click Network and Internet Connections.
Select Network Connections.
2. Under LAN or High-Speed Internet, click the Local Area Connection icon.
3. Under Network Tasks, click Change settings of this connection.
4. Check if the following necessary components are in the list.
The following table lists the components required for configuring the network interface with
EpsonNet Config.
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EpsonNet Config’s setting screens Necessary components
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TCP/IP, WSD, IPP/IPPS, UPnP, Bonjour, MS
Network
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
The following table lists the components required for network printing.
Printing method Necessary components
TCP/IP printing Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
5. Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) on the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box to
open the Internet Protocols (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box. Set the IP address, the subnet mask,
etc. and then click OK.
6. Restart the computer.
The necessary components are now installed. Go to the section “Setting Up the Network Interface” on
page 19.
Windows Server 2003
For Windows Server 2003, use the following procedure to install the necessary components.
1. Click Start, point to Control Panel, and then select Network Connections. Click Local Area
Connections.
2. Click the Properties button.
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3. Check if the following necessary components are in the list.
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The following table lists the components required for configuring the network interface with
EpsonNet Config.
EpsonNet Config’s setting screens Necessary components
TCP/IP, WSD, IPP/IPPS, UPnP, Bonjour, MS
Network
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
The following table lists the components required for network printing.
Printing method Necessary components
TCP/IP printing Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
4. Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) on the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box to
open the Internet Protocols (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box. Set the IP address, the subnet mask,
etc. and then click OK.
5. Restart the computer.
The necessary components are now installed. Go to the section “Setting Up the Network Interface” on
page 19.
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Macintosh
To assign an IP address, subnet mask, etc. to your Macintosh, follow the steps below.
Mac OS X
1. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.
2. Open the Network control panel. Click the TCP/IP tab.
Note:
For Mac OS X 10.5 or later, select Ethernet as the connecting method on the Network control panel,
select the method to assign the IP address from the Configure menu, and then assign the IP address.
3. Select Built-in Ethernet from the Show pull-down menu.
4. Assign an IP address and other settings if necessary.
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5. Click the Apply Now button to save any changes.
Go to the section “Setting Up the Network Interface” on page 19.
Setting Up the Network Interface
Connecting the Network Interface to the Network
Follow the instructions below to connect the network interface to the network.
1. Make sure that your printer is turned off.
2. Connect one end of the network cable to the RJ-45 connector on the network interface, and the
other end to the network.
Important:
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❏ 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
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-- Category-6 or higher for the 1000Base-T connection
❏ Do not connect the network interface and the computer directly. Be sure to use a HUB to
connect the network interface to the network.
Note:
You can use 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T Ethernet. When you print a lot of data, we
recommend you use a higher-speed with light network traffic.
3. Turn on your printer. After the status lights go off, print a network status sheet.
Important:
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After turning off the printer, wait until the status lights go off before turning it back on;
otherwise the network interface may not work correctly.
Note for Mac OS X 10.5 or later:
Since the printer supports Bonjour and is on by default, you can use the printer on a network just by
connecting it to the network. If you want to disable the Bonjour setting, use the printer’s control
panel. See “Setting an IP Address on the Printer’s Control Panel” on page 55 for details.
Now, you can configure the network interface to use on the TCP/IP network and also install the
printer driver using the Software Disc shipped with your printer.
If you are using Windows, see “Configuring the Network Interface (For Windows Users)” on
page 20.
If you are using Macintosh, see “Configuring the Network Interface (For Macintosh Users)” on
page 21.
Configuring the Network Interface (For Windows Users)
Configure the network interface for use on the TCP/IP network and install the printer driver on your
computer.
1. Make sure your printer is connected to the network (a hub or router).
2. Insert the Software Disc into the CD/DVD drive.
3. The Epson Install Navi screen opens automatically.
If the Epson Install Navi screen does not appear, double-click InstallNavi.exe on the Software
Disc.
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4. Select the I agree to the contents of the License Agreement check box and then click the Next
button.
5. The Software Select screen appears. To print via a network, make sure to select the Epson Driver
and Utilities check box and Epson Network Utilities check box, then click the Install button.
Note:
If your printer is connected to your computer with a USB cable, clear the Epson Network Utilities
check box.
6. Software installation starts. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Configuring the Network Interface (For Macintosh Users)
Configure the network interface for use on the TCP/IP network and install the printer driver on your
computer.
1. Make sure your printer is connected to the network (a hub or router).
2. Insert the Software Disc into the CD/DVD drive.
EPSON folder opens automatically.
3. Double-click the Install Navi icon in the EPSON folder.
The Epson Install Navi screen opens.
4. Enter your user name and password in the authentication screen.
5. Select the I agree to the contents of the License Agreement check box and then click the Next
button.
6. The Software Select screen appears. To print via a network, make sure to select the Epson Driver
and Utilities check box and Epson Network Utilities check box, then click the Install button.
Note:
If your printer is connected to your computer with a USB cable, clear the Epson Network Utilities
check box.
7. Software installation starts. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
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Setting Up the Printer
Mac OS X 10.5 or later
1. Open System Preferences.
2. Open Print & Fax.
3. Click the + button to add a new printer.
4. Select the desired printer model that is connected with Bonjour.
Note:
If your printer is not displayed with the desired connection, click More Printers, select the desired
connection from the drop down list, and then select the printer model.
5. Click Add.
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Now you can use the printer on the TCP/IP network.
Note:
If your product supports the scanning function, see the product’s User’s Guide to make the settings.
Installing the Printer Driver
About Installing the Printer Driver
To print to the network printer, you need to install the printer driver on the computer. The following
section explains how to instal the printer driver manually. See the section in this chapter appropriate
for your operating system.
Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008
The printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer.
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TCP/IP printing
Note:
If you are using EpsonNet Print, the setup procedure is different. See “About EpsonNet Print” on
page 42 for details. Note that EpsonNet Print does not support IPv6 environment.
1. Click Start, Control Panel, and then View devices and printers (Windows 7) or Printers
(Windows Vista/Server 2008).
2. Click Add a printer to start the Add Printer wizard.
3. Click Add a local printer.
4. Select the Create a new port radio button, and then select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list.
Then click Next.
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5. Enter the IP address of the network interface and then click Next.
6. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Select the Standard radio button and then
select EPSON Network Printer. Click Next.
7. Click Finish.
8. See “Installing a printer driver” on page 25 to install the printer driver.
Internet printing (IPP/IPPS)
1. Click Start, Control Panel, and then View devices and printers (Windows 7) or Printers
(Windows Vista/Server 2008).
2. Click Add a printer to start the Add Printer wizard.
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3. Click Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer.
4. Click The printer that I want isn’t listed.
5. Select the Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname radio button and then click
Next.
6. Enter the URL of the target device to the Hostname or IP address box using the format below.
The URL should be the same as the URL you set on EpsonNet Config’s IPP/IPPS Information
page.
http://IP address of network interface:631/Printer name
Example: http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer
Note:
To check the IP address of the network interface, use EpsonNet Config. See “About EpsonNet Config”
on page 36 for details.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the device. See “Installing a printer driver” on page 25
if necessary.
8 . I f y ou wa n t t o p ri nt wit h I PP S (Secure IPP printing), you have to import a digital certificate to your
printer using EpsonNet Config with Web browser. See “EpsonNet Config with Web Browser” on
page 39 for details.
Installing a printer driver
1. Insert the Software Disc shipped with the device.
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2. Close the Epson Install Navi screen if it appears.
3. On the Add Printer screen, click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears.
4. Click Browse.
5. Select the CD/DVD drive for Drives, and double-click the WINX64 folder or the WINX86 folder
depending on your operating system. Click Open.
6. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box.
7. Select the model name of the device, and then click Next.
Note:
If the Add Printer wizard prompts you to select either Keep existing driver or Replace existing
driver, be sure to select the Replace existing driver radio button.
8. Click Finish and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
Windows XP
The printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer.
TCP/IP printing
Note:
If you are using EpsonNet Print, the setup procedure is different. See “About EpsonNet Print” on
page 42 for details.
1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Printers
and Faxes.
2. Under Printer Tasks, click Add a printer to start the Add Printer wizard, and then click Next.
3. Click Local printer attached to this computer, clear the Automatically detect and install
my Plug and Play printer check box, and then click Next.
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Note:
You must clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box because
the printer is attached directly to the network, not to a Windows XP computer.
4. Select the Create a new port radio button, and then select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list.
Then click Next.
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5. Enter the IP address of the network interface and then click Next.
6. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Select the Standard radio button and then
select EPSON Network Printer. Click Next.
7. Click Finish.
8. See “Installing a printer driver” on page 29 to install the printer driver.
Internet printing (IPP/IPPS)
1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Printers
and Faxes.
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2. Under Printer Tasks, click Add a printer to start the Add Printer wizard, and then click Next.
3. Click A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer, and then click Next.
4. Select the Connect to a printer on the Internet or on a home or office network radio button.
5. Enter the URL of the target printer using the format below. The URL should be the same as the
URL you set on EpsonNet Config’s IPP/IPPS Information page.
http://IP address of printer:631/Printer name
Example: http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer
Note:
To check the IP address of the network interface, use EpsonNet Config. See “About EpsonNet Config”
on page 36 for details.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer. See “Installing a printer driver” on
page 29 if necessary.
7 . I f y ou wa n t t o p ri nt wit h I PP S (Secure IPP printing), you have to import a digital certificate to your
printer using EpsonNet Config with Web browser. See “EpsonNet Config with Web Browser” on
page 39 for details.
Installing a printer driver
1. Insert the Software Disc shipped with the printer.
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2. Close the Epson Install Navi screen if it appears.
3. On the Add Printer screen, click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears.
4. Click Browse.
5. Select the CD/DVD drive for Drives, and double-click the WINX64 or WINX86 folder. Click
Open.
6. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box.
7. Select the model name of the printer, and then click Next.
Note:
If the Add Printer wizard prompts you to select either Keep existing driver or Replace existing
driver, be sure to select the Replace existing driver radio button.
8. Click Finish and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
Windows Server 2003
The printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer.
TCP/IP printing
Note:
If you are using EpsonNet Print, the setup procedure is different. See “About EpsonNet Print” on
page 42 for details.
1. Click Start, and then select Printers and Faxes.
2. Double-click the Add Printer icon to start the Add Printer wizard, and then click Next.
3. Click Local printer attached to this computer, clear the Automatically detect and install
my Plug and Play printer check box, and then click Next.
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Note:
You must clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box because
the printer is attached directly to the network, not to a computer.
4. Select the Create a new port radio button, and then select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list.
Click Next.
5. When Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard dialog box appears, click Next.
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6. Enter the IP address of the network interface and then click Next.
7. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Select the Standard radio button and then
select EPSON Network Printer. Click Next.
8. Click Finish.
9. See “Installing a printer driver” on page 33 to install the printer driver.
Internet printing (IPP/IPPS)
1. Click Start, and then select Printers and Faxes.
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2. Double-click the Add Printer icon to start the Add Printer wizard, and then click Next.
3. Select A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer, and then click Next.
4. Select the Connect to a printer on the Internet or on a home or office network radio button.
5. Enter the URL of the target printer using the format below. The URL must be the same URL you set
on EpsonNet Config’s IPP/IPPS Information page.
http://IP address of printer:631/Printer name
Example: http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer
Note:
To check the IP address of the network interface, use EpsonNet Config. See “About EpsonNet Config”
on page 36 for details.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer. See “Installing a printer driver” on
page 33 if necessary.
7 . I f y ou wa n t t o p ri nt wit h I PP S (Secure IPP printing), you have to import a digital certificate to your
printer using EpsonNet Config with Web browser. See “EpsonNet Config with Web Browser” on
page 39 for details.
Installing a printer driver
1. Insert the Software Disc shipped with the printer.
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2. Close the Epson Install Navi screen if it appears.
3. On the Add Printer screen, click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears.
4. Click Browse.
5. Select the CD/DVD drive for Drives, and double-click the WINX64 or WINX86 folder. Click
Open.
6. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box.
7. Select the model name of the printer, and then click Next.
Note:
If the Add Printer wizard prompts you to select either Keep existing driver or Replace existing
driver, be sure to select the Replace existing driver radio button.
8. Click Finish and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
Macintosh
Follow the steps below to set a printer.
Note:
Make sure that the printer driver is installed on your Macintosh before following the steps below. See the
manual shipped with your printer for instruction on how to install the printer driver.
Mac OS X 10.5 or later
Bonjour printing
1. Open System Preferences.
2. Open Print & Fax.
3. Click the + button to add a new printer.
4. Select the desired printer model that is connected with Bonjour.
5. Click Add.
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1. Open System Preferences.
2. Open Print & Fax.
3. Click the + button to add a new printer.
4. Click IP.
5. Select the desired printing protocol from the pull-down list.
6. Enter the host name or IP address of the printer.
7. Select the desired printer model.
8. Click Add.
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Chapter 3
Network Software
This chapter explains how to use the network software provided with your printer.
Note:
The software provided varies depending on your printer model.
EpsonNet Config for Windows
About EpsonNet Config
EpsonNet Config is a Windows-based configuration software for administrators to configure the
network interface for TCP/IP.
Note:
Be sure to use EpsonNet Config included on the Software Disc shipped with this product.
System Requirements
The following table lists the system requirements of EpsonNet Config.
Operating systems Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP Professional/Home Edition
Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2003/Windows Server 2003 R2
Memory 150 MB or more
Hard disk drive space 50 MB
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Installing EpsonNet Config
You can install EpsonNet Config on your computer from the Software Disc that comes with your
printer. Insert the Software Disc in the CD/DVD drive, select EpsonNet Config on the Software
Select screen.
Note:
❏ Log on to the operating system with an administrator account to install EpsonNet Config.
❏ If you add or delete protocols or services from your operating system after installing EpsonNet Config,
EpsonNet Config may not work correctly. If this happens, uninstall EpsonNet Config and then install
it again.
❏ If the Windows Security Alert window appears after you start EpsonNet Config, click the Allow
access or Unblock button; otherwise the devices are not listed on the screen of EpsonNet Config.
Accessing the EpsonNet Config User’s Guide
The EpsonNet Config User’s Guide contains detailed information on EpsonNet Config. Follow the
steps below to access the EpsonNet Config User’s Guide.
1. Click Start, point to All Programs, select EpsonNet, and then select EpsonNet Config V3.
2. Click EpsonNet Config User’s Guide.
The EpsonNet Config User’s Guide appears. By clicking the links on the front page or contents
page, you can get information on using EpsonNet Config.
EpsonNet Config for Macintosh
About EpsonNet Config
EpsonNet Config for Macintosh is a Macintosh-based configuration software for administrators that
allows you to configure the network interface for TCP/IP.
Note:
Be sure to use EpsonNet Config included on the Software Disc shipped with this product.
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System Requirements
The following table lists the system requirements of EpsonNet Config.
Operating systems Mac OS 10.5 or higher
Java 1.4 or later is installed
Models PowerPC Macintosh/Intel Macintosh
Memory 150 MB or more
Hard disk drive space 50 MB
Installing EpsonNet Config
You can install EpsonNet Config on your computer from the Software Disc that comes with your
printer. Insert the Software Disc in the CD/DVD drive, select EpsonNet Config on the Software
Select screen.
Accessing the EpsonNet Config User’s Guide
The EpsonNet Config User’s Guide contains detailed information on EpsonNet Config. Follow the
steps below to access the EpsonNet Config User’s Guide.
1. Start the Finder.
2. In the Applications folder, double-click the EpsonNet folder, and then double-click the
EpsonNet Config V3 folder. Finally, double-click the EpsonNet Config icon.
EpsonNet Config starts.
3. From the Help menu, select EpsonNet Config Help.
The EpsonNet Config User’s Guide appears. By clicking the links on the front page or contents
page, you can get information on using EpsonNet Config.
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EpsonNet Config with Web Browser
About EpsonNet Config
EpsonNet Config with Web Browser is a Web-based utility designed to configure the printer for use
on a network.
By typing the IP address of the network interface for the URL in your browser, you can start EpsonNet
Config to allow you to configure the network interface for TCP/IP, NetWare, MS Network,
AppleTalk, IPP, and SNMP.
Supported Web browser
❏ Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 or later
❏ Apple Safari 3 or later
❏ Mozilla Firefox version 3.6 or later
Configuring the Network Interface Using EpsonNet Config with Web Browser
After you have assigned an IP address to the network interface using EpsonNet Setup, EpsonNet
Config for Windows or Macintosh, or the arp/ping command, you can configure the network
interface using EpsonNet Config with Web Browser.
Note:
❏ A Web browser must be installed on your computer.
❏ TCP/IP must be correctly set for the computer and the network interface.
❏ Do not run both EpsonNet Config for Windows or Macintosh and EpsonNet Config with Web
Browser at the same time.
❏ Your browser may restrict some characters you can use. For details, see your browser or operating
system documentation.
The following procedure shows an example of configuring the network interface on a TCP/IP IPv4
network.
1. Turn on your printer.
2. Run EpsonNet Config using one of the following ways.
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❏ Run EpsonNet Config for Windows or Macintosh. Select the printer you want to configure
from the list and then click Launch Browser.
❏ Open your browser, and then type in the IP address of the network interface directly. Do not
run EpsonNet Config for Windows or Macintosh.
https://IP address of network interface/
Example: https://192.168.100.201/
Note:
❏ To check the IP address of the network interface, use EpsonNet Config. See “About EpsonNet
Config” on page 36 for Windows users, or see “About EpsonNet Config” on page 37 for Macintosh
users for details.
❏ If Windows security alert screen appears, click Continue to start EpsonNet Config with Web
Browser.
3. Click TCP/IP under Network on the Configuration menu, then click IPv4 Address to display the
TCP/IP IPv4 settings screen.
Note:
If you want to configure a protocol other than TCP/IP, configure the desired settings on
Configuration - Network screen.
4. Select a method for acquiring the IP address. When you select Auto, DHCP becomes available and
assigns an IP address automatically. If you want to set the IP address manually, select Manual.
Note:
❏ The network administrator must check any changes made to the IP address settings.
❏ When Auto 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.
❏ If Set Using Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) is enabled, a private IP address is
automatically assigned to the network interface even when there are no DHCP servers on your
system or your network.
❏ If the DNS function is not supported, we recommend that you select Manual and then enter an IP
address. This is because if you select Auto, the IP address of the network interface changes every
time you turn on the printer so that you need to change the printer port setting accordingly.
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5. 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.
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 it at Enable for Set Using Automatic
Private IP Addressing (APIPA); otherwise, select Disable.
7. When setting an IP address using the ping command, select Enable for Set Using PING. Select
Disable when setting an IP address with EpsonNet Config; this prevents any unexpected change
of the IP address.
8. Select Enable for Acquire DNS Server Address Automatically if you want to acquire the DNS
server address using the DHCP server.
If you want to enter the DNS server address manually, select Disable and then enter the IP address
of the DNS server.
9. Select Enable for Acquire Host Name and Domain Name Automatically 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.
10. Select Enable for Register Network Interface Address to DNS Server 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
Enable for Register Network Interface Address Directly to DNS Server.
11. Mac OS X only:
Select Enable or Disable for Use Bonjour. If you select Enable, enter the Bonjour Name and the
Bonjour Printer Name.
12. Do not exit the Web browser and do not send a job to the printer until this message appears. Follow
the on-screen instructions to reset the printer.
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Note:
❏ Since the new IP address becomes available after the printer is reset, you need to restart EpsonNet
Config by entering the new IP address.
❏ Only changes on the page where you press the Transmit button take effect.
Opening Screen
Any user can access the opening screen by typing the IP address of the network interface into the
address bar of your browser.
Note:
❏ The item appears only if your printer supports the function, and the name of the item may vary
depending on the model.
❏ See the EpsonNet Config with Web Browser help for details about each item.
EpsonNet Print
About EpsonNet Print
EpsonNet Print is a utility program that provides peer to peer printing to Epson printers on the TCP/
IP network.
By using EpsonNet Print, you can find a printer located in the same segment or beyond a router. You
can select LPR standard printing, LPR enhanced printing, or High-speed printing.
Note:
EpsonNet Print does not support IPv6 environment.
System Requirements
The following table lists the system requirements of EpsonNet Print.
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Operating systems Windows 7
Windows Vista (with Service Pack 2 or higher)
Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (with Service Pack 3 or higher)
Windows Server 2008 (with Service Pack 2 or higher)
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2003 (with Service Pack 2 or higher)
Installing EpsonNet Print
You can install EpsonNet Print on your computer from the Software Disc that comes with your
printer. Insert the Software Disc in the CD/DVD drive, select EpsonNet Print on the Software Select
screen.
For Windows 7/Vista/XP/Server 2008/Server 2003 Users
Follow the steps below to add a port using the Add Printer Wizard.
❏ If you want to add a port for a printer with its IP address assigned automatically by the DHCP
server or router, see “Adding a port for a printer assigned with a dynamic IP address” on
page 43.
❏ If you want to add a port for a printer with its IP address assigned manually, see “Adding a port for
a printer assigned with a static IP address” on page 46.
Note:
❏ Be sure that the computer is connected to the network and TCP/IP is correctly set.
❏ A valid IP address must be assigned to the printer.
Adding a port for a printer assigned with a dynamic IP address
1. For Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008: Click Start, Control Panel, and then View devices and
printers (Windows 7), or Printers (Windows Vista/Server 2008). Click Add a printer to start the
Add Printer Wizard.
For Windows XP: Click Start and then Printers and Faxes. Under Printer Tasks, click Add a
printer to start the Add Printer Wizard. Click Next.
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For Windows Server 2003: Click Start and then Printers and Faxes. Double-click Add Printer
in the Printers folder to start the Add Printer Wizard. Click Next.
2. For Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008: Click Add a local printer. Select the Create a new port
radio button, and then select EpsonNet Print Port from the list. Click Next.
Note:
If the Windows Security Alert screen appears, click the Allow access or Unblock button, and then
click the Search Again button to search the printers.
For Windows XP/Server 2003: Click Local printer attached to this computer, clear the
Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box, and then click Next.
Select the Create a new port radio button, and then select EpsonNet Print Port from the list.
Click Next.
Note:
If the Windows Security Alert screen appears, click the Unblock button, and then click the Search
Again button to search the printers.
3. Select the target printer, and then click Next.
Note:
❏ If the target printer is not in the list, click the Search Again button to search the printers using
new parameters.
❏ Each column can be sorted in ascending or descending order by clicking the column header.
However, Manual Setting is always displayed on the top of the list regardless of sorting.
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❏ If you want to search printers in other segments, click the N/W Settings button. Select the
Specific Network Segments check box, and then enter the network address and subnet mask of
the network segment for the search. Then click the Add button. You can also specify the time
before declaring communication error.
4. Confirm the information about the printer’s port you want to configure, and then click Finish.
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Items Explanations
Port Type The following items are listed in the pull-down menu, and you can select the port
type you need.
IP Address (Auto): Configure the port automatically. If the IP address of the
printer is acquired automatically and the computer and the printer are in the same
segment, you can select this port type.
IP Address (Manual): Use the printer’s IP Address for the port name.
HostName (DNS): Use the printer’s host name registered in the DNS server for the
port name.
MS Network: Use the NetBIOS name registered in the printer for the port name.
The port Information The following items are displayed:
- Port Name (If the port type is changed, the port name and the host name or IP
address are also changed.)
- Printer Model
- Host Name or IP Address
- Protocol
Finish button Register the port information to the system and close the Add EpsonNet Print Port
Wizard.
Back button Go back to the printer list window.
Cancel button Close the Add EpsonNet Print Port Wizard.
The new printer port is created in your computer. To install the printer driver, see “Installing the
Printer Driver” on page 49.
Adding a port for a printer assigned with a static IP address
1. For Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008: Click Start, Control Panel, and then View devices and
printers (Windows 7), or Printers (Windows Vista/Server 2008). Click Add a printer to start the
Add Printer Wizard.
For Windows XP: Click Start and then Printers and Faxes. Under Printer Tasks, click Add a
printer to start the Add Printer Wizard. Click Next.
For Windows Server 2003: Click Start and then Printers and Faxes. Double-click Add Printer
in the Printers folder to start the Add Printer Wizard. Click Next.
2. For Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008: Click Add a local printer. Select the Create a new port
radio button, and then select EpsonNet Print Port from the list. Click Next.
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Note:
If the Windows Security Alert screen appears, click the Allow access or Unblock button, and then
click the Search Again button to search the printers.
For Windows XP/Server 2003: Click Local printer attached to this computer, clear the
Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box, and then click Next.
Select the Create a new port radio button, and then select EpsonNet Print Port from the list.
Click Next.
Note:
If the Windows Security Alert screen appears, click the Unblock button, and then click the Search
Again button to search the printers.
3. Select Manual Setting from the list, and then click Next.
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4. Enter the printer’s name and the port name is automatically entered to the Port Name edit box.
Then click Next.
5. Confirm the information about the printer’s port you want to configure, and then click Finish.
Items Explanations
The port Information The following items are displayed:
- Port Name
- Host Name or IP Address
- Protocol
Finish button Register the port information to the system and close the Add EpsonNet Print Port
Wizard.
Back button Go back to the printer list window.
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Cancel button Close the Add EpsonNet Print Port Wizard.
The new printer port is created in your computer. To install the printer driver, see “Installing the
Printer Driver” on page 49.
Installing the Printer Driver
Install the printer driver that comes with your printer.
Note:
Some buttons in these steps may be slightly different depending on your operating system.
1. Insert the Software Disc shipped with the printer.
2. Close the Epson Install Navi screen if it appears.
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3. On the Add Printer screen, click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears.
4. Click Browse.
5. Select the CD/DVD drive for Drives, and double-click the appropriate folder for your operating
system. Click OK.
6. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box.
7. Select the model name of the printer, and then click Next.
Note:
If the Add Printer Wizard asks you to select either Keep existing driver or Replace existing driver,
be sure to select the Replace existing driver radio button. Click Next.
8. Click Finish and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
The printer is now ready for peer-to-peer printing. To configure the printer port, see “Configuring the
Printer Port” on page 50.
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Configuring the Printer Port
Follow the steps below to configure the printer port. The printing speed differs depending on your
selection.
1. For Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008:
Click Start, Control Panel, and then View devices and printers (Windows 7) or Printers
(Windows Vista/Server 2008).
For Windows XP/Server 2003:
Click Start and then Printers and Faxes.
2. Right-click the target printer, and then click Properties.
3. Click the Ports tab, and then click the Configure Port button.
4. Make the appropriate settings for the desired port.
LPR enhanced printing:
Select the LPR Printing radio button, and then specify the queue name (up to 32 characters). LPR
enhanced printing sends a print job to the target network printer without spooling all of the print
data. LPR enhanced printing is faster than LPR standard printing.
LPR standard printing:
Select the Confirm file size check box, and then specify the queue name (up to 32 characters).
Print data is spooled by the computer before being sent to the target network printer.
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Note:
When the print data size is 20 MB or more, we recommend that you use LPR enhanced printing.
High-speed printing:
Select the High-Speed Printing (RAW) radio button. The Epson high-speed printing port sends a
print job to the target network printer without spooling all of the print data. High-Speed printing
is faster than the other two printing methods.
5. Click OK.
If you select the High-Speed Printing (RAW) radio button and if the printer does not support
High-Speed printing, or if you fail to connect to the printer, an error message appears. Follow the
message to remedy the problem.
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Chapter 4
Troubleshooting
General Problems
Cannot configure the network interface or cannot print from the network.
Cause What to do
The printer settings or network settings may
be wrong.
First, check to see if you can print a status sheet, as described in “Printing
a Network Status Sheet” on page 54. If you can print a status sheet,
check the network settings; otherwise, set the interface mode of the
printer’s control panel to Auto or Option.
Cannot print even if you have assigned the IP address to the computer and the printer.
Cause What to do
You have assigned an IP address to the
computer manually, but you assigned the IP
address to the printer by Automatic Private IP
Addressing (APIPA).
Assign the printer’s IP address so that it belongs to the same segment of
the computer. Use EpsonNet Config and the printer’s control panel.
Unable to start EpsonNet Config.
Cause What to do
You have added or deleted protocols after
installing EpsonNet Config.
Uninstall EpsonNet Config and then reinstall it. See “Installing
EpsonNet Config” on page 37.
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The message “EpsonNet Config cannot be used because no network is
installed.” appears when you start EpsonNet Config.
Cause What to do
Both TCP/IP and IPX/SPX are not installed on
the computer.
TCP/IP is installed on the computer, but its IP
address is not set correctly.
Install the TCP/IP or IPX/SPX protocol.
Set a correct IP address for the computer.
The message “Could not complete communicating configuration data”
appears when you send settings to the network interface.
Cause What to do
This may happen when using a dial-up
router.
Run Command Prompt from the computer on which EpsonNet Config
is installed, and then enter the following command:
Format: >ROUTE_ADD_the IP address of the network interface_ the IP
address of the computer (the under bar represents one space)
Example: >ROUTE ADD 192.168.192.168 22.33.44.55.
Unable to start EpsonNet Config with Web Browser.
Cause What to do
You have not set the IP address for the
network interface.
Set the IP address for the network interface using EpsonNet Config for
Windows or Macintosh, the printer’s control panel. You can check the IP
address on a status sheet. See the EpsonNet Config User’s Guide.
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The Model Name and IP Address do not appear in the EpsonNet Config dialog box.
Cause What to do
If the valid IP address is not set, the items
indicated in the dialog box mentioned above
may not appear.
Set a valid IP address.
Refresh the status by selecting Refresh from the View menu.
In cre ase the len gth o f ti me b efo re a tim eout . To do t his , se lec t Options
from the Tool menu, and then select Timeout. Note that doing so can
cause EpsonNet Config to run more slowly.
Printing a Network Status Sheet
Before you start configuring the network interface, be sure to print a network status sheet that contains
important information such as the current configuration and the MAC address of the network
interface.
To print a network status sheet, follow the steps below.
Note:
You cannot print a status sheet using the steps below if your printer does not have an LCD panel. See the
User’s Guide on how to print the status sheet.
1. Press the Right button on the printer’s control panel once to enter the SelecType mode. The LCD
panel displays Information Menu.
2. Press the Right button.
3. Press the Down button until Network Status Sheet appears on the LCD panel.
4. Finally, press the Right button to print a network status sheet.
Note:
❏ You cannot print a status sheet in the following cases: the printer has started printing, it is offline, or it
is not ready to print.
❏ See the User’s Guide for more information on the printer’s control panel.
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Tips for Administrator
Setting an IP Address on the Printer’s Control Panel
After connecting the printer to the network, you need to set the IP address for the network interface.
To set the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway from the control panel, follow the steps below.
Note:
If you are using a printer model that does not have an LCD panel, you cannot use the steps below.
1. Turn on your printer.
2. Press the Right button on the printer’s control panel once to enter the SelecType mode. The LCD
panel displays Information Menu.
3. Press the Up or Down button until Network Menu appears. Then press the Right button.
4. Check that Network I/F = On appears.
If Network I/F = Off appears instead, press the Right button and then the Up or Down button
to change to Network I/F = On. Then press the Right button, turn off the printer for more than
five seconds, and turn it back on.
5. Press the Up or Down button until Get IP Address = Auto appears. Press the Right button
and then the Up or Down button to change to Get IP Address = Panel. Then press the Right
button. You can use the following methods to get an IP address.
❏ Choose Panel when setting the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway using the
printer’s control panel.
❏ Choose Auto when getting the IP address from a DHCP server. The IP address is automatically
obtained from the DHCP server whenever the printer is reset or turned on.
❏ Choose PING when setting the IP address using the arp/ping command. The network interface
uses the IP address set by the arp/ping command. The settings become available when the
printer is reset or turned off and then back on.
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Note:
❏ To use Auto, a DHCP server must be correctly configured on the network. See the online help of
your operating system for detailed instructions.
❏ Choose PING only when setting the IP address using the arp/ping command.
6. Press the Up or Down button until IP = xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx appears. Press the Right button.
7. Press the Up or Down button until the desired value appears. Then press the Right button to set
the value.
Note:
Repeat steps 7 and 8 to set the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
8. Press the Start button to exit the control panel menus.
9. Turn off your printer and then turn it back on. Be sure to wait until the initialization is complete.
Print a network status sheet to confirm the new IP address.
Note:
❏ You must first set the IP address before using EpsonNet Config with Web Browser.
❏ See the User’s Guide for more information about settings on the printer’s control panel.
Network Menu
These items are used to make network settings on the printer’s control panel.
Item Settings
Network I/F On, Off
Get IPAddress Panel, Auto, PING
IP 0.0.0.1 to 255.255.255.254
SM 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
GW 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
AppleTalk On, Off
MS Network On, Off
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Item Settings
WSD On, Off
LLTD On, Off
Bonjour On, Off
IPv6 On, Off
IPsec On, Off
Pre-Shared Key Enter the pre-shared key (up to 20 characters).
IEEE802.1X On, Off
Link Speed Auto, 100 Full, 100 Half, 10 Full, 10 Half
Buffer Size Normal, Maximum, Minimum
Note:
❏ To activate the Network Menu settings, you must turn off the printer for more than five seconds and
then turn it back on. Or, you can perform a Reset All operation, as explained in “Reset Menu” in the
User’s Guide.
❏ Resetting the printer erases all print jobs. Make sure the Ready light is not flashing when you reset the
printer.
AUX Menu
This menu allows you to control the optional interface settings from the printer’s control panel.
Note:
The AUX Menu appears only when an optional interface is installed.
Item Settings
AUX I/F On, Off
Get IPAddress* Panel, Auto, PING
IP* 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.254
SM* 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
GW* 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
NetWare* On, Off
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Item Settings
AppleTalk* On, Off
MS Network* On, Off
Bonjour* On, Off
AUX Init* -
Buffer Size* Normal, Maximum, Minimum
* Available only when On is selected as the AUX I/F setting.
AUX I/F
Allows you to activate or deactivate the AUX interface when an optional interface card is installed.
Buffer Size
Determines the amount of memory to be used for receiving data and printing data. If Maximum is
selected, more memory is allocated for receiving data. If Minimum is selected, more memory is
allocated for printing data.
Note:
❏ To activate Buffer Size settings, you must turn off the printer for more than five seconds then turn it
back on. Or, you can perform a Reset All operation, as explained in “Reset Menu” in the User’s
Guide.
❏ Resetting the printer erases all print jobs. Make sure the Ready light is not flashing when you reset the
printer.
Secure Communication Using IPsec, Access Control, and IEEE 802.1X
This product supports secure data communication using the IPsec protocol and the access control
function.
IPsec Access control
Data format Encrypted data Unencrypted data
Supported operating
systems
Windows 7/Windows Vista All operating systems supported by
this product
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IPsec protocol
IPsec is a protocol that is suitable for securing IP communication by encrypting the data or by
authenticating client users in a network. To use this function, make the necessary settings on your
printer using EpsonNet Config with Web Browser. Security settings on the client computers on the
network are also required. For details on the settings, r ef er t o th e Ep so nNe t Co nfi g w ith Web Bro ws er
help.
Access control
Access control function allows you to restrict network access to the printer.
❏ Restrict access to the printer from specified client users only
❏ Restrict data communication to the printer to specified purposes only (such as accessing
administrative information by the administrators)
To use this function, make the necessary settings on your printer using EpsonNet Config with Web
Browser. For details on the settings, refer to the EpsonNet Config with Web Browser help.
IEEE 802.1X
IEEE 802.1X is the standard protocol for allowing client users to be authenticated to the network
before obtaining a connection. It provides effective access control to both wired and wireless
networks.
IEEE 802.1X network consists of an authentication server (RADIUS server) and authenticator
(switching hub with authentication function). Supplicants (devices such as printers) can join the IEEE
802.1X network by being authenticated by the authentication server and authenticator.
To print via an IEEE 802.1X network, you have to make the necessary network settings using a
computer that is not connected to the IEEE 802.1X network before connecting the printer to the IEEE
802.1X network.
1. Connect the printer and computer, which is not connected to the network, using an Ethernet
cable.
2. Assign an IP address to the printer and print the network status sheet to confirm the IP address.
3. Start EpsonNet Config with Web Browser on the computer and import the digital certificate, then
make the IEEE 802.1X settings and other necessary settings.
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4. Turn off the printer and disconnect the printer and computer.
5. Connect the printer to the destination IEEE 802.1X network and turn it on, then print the network
status sheet to confirm the settings.
For details on the settings, refer to the EpsonNet Config with Web Browser help.
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Appendix A
Software License Terms
Open Source Software Licenses
Bonjour
This product contains the Apache Software.
Copyright © 2009 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the “License”);
you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
Epson Network Guide
You may obtain a copy of the License at
http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is
distributed on an “AS IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY
KIND, either express or implied.
See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License.
This product contains the Linux Name Service Switch code.
The Linux Name Service Switch code, contributed by National ICT Australia Ltd (NICTA) is licensed
under the NICTA Public Source License version 1.0
NICTA Public Software Licence
Version 1.0
Copyright 2004 National ICT Australia Ltd
All rights reserved.
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EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY STATED IN THIS LICENCE AND TO THE FULL EXTENT
PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND NICTA
MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY REPRESENTATIONS,
WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS REGARDING THE CONTENTS OR ACCURACY OF THE
SOFTWARE, OR OF TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
NONINFRINGEMENT, THE ABSENCE OF LATENT OR OTHER DEFECTS, OR THE
PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF ERRORS, WHETHER OR NOT DISCOVERABLE.
TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL NICTA BE
LIABLE ON ANY LEGAL THEORY (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, NEGLIGENCE)
FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION) LOSS
OF PRODUCTION OR OPERATION TIME, LOSS, DAMAGE OR CORRUPTION OF DATA OR
RECORDS; OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, OPPORTUNITY, REVENUE, PROFIT OR
GOODWILL, OR OTHER ECONOMIC LOSS; OR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT,
CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS LICENCE, THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE,
EVEN IF NICTA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
If applicable legislation implies warranties or conditions, or imposes obligations or liability on NICTA
in respect of the Software that cannot be wholly or partly excluded, restricted or modified, NICTA’s
liability is limited, to the full extent permitted by the applicable legislation, at its option, to:
a. in the case of goods, any one or more of the following:
i. the replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods;
ii. the repair of the goods;
iii. the payment of the cost of replacing the goods or of acquiring equivalent goods;
iv. the payment of the cost of having the goods repaired; or
b. in the case of services:
i. the supplying of the services again; or
ii. the payment of the cost of having the services supplied again.
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Other Software Licenses
Info-ZIP copyright and license
This is version 2007-Mar-4 of the Info-ZIP license. The definitive version of this document should be
available at ftp://ftp.info-zip.org/pub/infozip/license.html indefinitely and a copy at http://
www.info-zip.org/pub/infozip/license.html.
Copyright © 1990-2007 Info-ZIP. All rights reserved.
For the purposes of this copyright and license, “Info-ZIP” is defined as the following set of individuals:
Mark Adler, John Bush, Karl Davis, Harald Denker, Jean-Michel Dubois, Jean-loup Gailly, Hunter
Goatley, Ed Gordon, Ian Gorman, Chris Herborth, Dirk Haase, Greg Hartwig, Robert Heath,
Jonathan Hudson, Paul Kienitz, David Kirschbaum, Johnny Lee, Onno van der Linden, Igor
Mandrichenko, Steve P. Miller, Sergio Monesi, Keith Owens, George Petrov, Greg Roelofs, Kai Uwe
Rommel, Steve Salisbury, Dave Smith, Steven M. Schweda, Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, Antoine
Verheijen, Paul von Behren, Rich Wales, Mike White.
Permission is granted to anyone to use this software for any purpose, including commercial
applications, and to alter it and redistribute it freely, subject to the above disclaimer and the following
restrictions:
1. Redistributions of source code (in whole or in part) must retain the above copyright notice,
definition, disclaimer, and this list of conditions.
2. Redistributions in binary form (compiled executables and libraries) must reproduce the above
copyright notice, definition, disclaimer, and this list of conditions in documentation and/or other
materials provided with the distribution. The sole exception to this condition is redistribution of a
standard UnZipSFX binary (including SFXWiz) as part of a self-extracting archive; that is
permitted without inclusion of this license, as long as the normal SFX banner has not been
removed from the binary or disabled.
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3. Altered versions--including, but not limited to, ports to new operating systems, existing ports with
new graphical interfaces, versions with modified or added functionality, and dynamic, shared, or
static library versions not from Info-ZIP--must be plainly marked as such and must not be
misrepresented as being the original source or, if binaries, compiled from the original source. Such
altered versions also must not be misrepresented as being Info-ZIP releases--including, but not
limited to, labeling of the altered versions with the names “Info-ZIP” (or any variation thereof,
including, but not limited to, different capitalizations), “Pocket UnZip,” “WiZ” or “MacZip”
without the explicit permission of Info-ZIP. Such altered versions are further prohibited from
misrepresentative use of the Zip-Bugs or Info-ZIP e-mail addresses or the Info-ZIP URL(s), such
as to imply Info-ZIP will provide support for the altered versions.
4. Info-ZIP retains the right to use the names
“Info-ZIP,” “Zip,” “UnZip,” “UnZipSFX,” “WiZ,” “Pocket UnZip,” “Pocket Zip,” and “MacZip”
for its own source and binary releases.
WPA supplicant
Copyright © 2003-2010, Jouni Malinen <j@w1.fi> and contributors.
Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted
provided that the following conditions are met:
1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and
the following disclaimer.
2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions
and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
distribution.
3. Neither the name(s) of the above-listed copyright holder(s) nor the names of its contributors may
be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written
permission.
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THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS
IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR
CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS;
OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY,
WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR
OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
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Index
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E
EpsonNet Config (Macintosh)..........................................37
EpsonNet Config (Web Browser).....................................39
EpsonNet Config (Windows)............................................36
EpsonNet Print....................................................................42
I
Installation
EpsonNet Config (Macintosh).......................................38
EpsonNet Config (Windows).........................................37
EpsonNet Print.................................................................43
IP address.............................................................................55
N
Network status sheet...........................................................54
O
Operating environment........................................................9
Windows Server 2008......................................................22
Windows Vista.................................................................22
Windows XP.....................................................................26
P
Protocols.................................................................................9
R
RJ-45 connector...................................................................11
S
Setting the IP address....................................................39, 55
U
Using the printer with
Macintosh.........................................................................34
Windows 7........................................................................22
Windows Server 2003......................................................30
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