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❏ 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, 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 a 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 lightData lightNetwork Status
OffGreenReady (10 M link)
OffGreen (Flashing)Receiving packets (10 M link)
OrangeGreenReady (100 M link)
OrangeGreen (Flashing)Receiving packets (100 M link)
GreenGreenReady (1000 M link)
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Status lightData lightNetwork Status
GreenGreen (Flashing)Receiving packets (1000 M link)
OffOffDeep sleep mode/Power off mode
GreenOffDeep sleep mode (1000 M link)
Network connector
RJ-45 connector: This connector is used to connect an Ethernet cable to a network. You can use this
cable for 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T Ethernet.
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
❏ 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,
IPP, and SNMP. See “EpsonNet Config for Windows” on page 37.
❏ EpsonNet Config for Macintosh is a Macintosh-based configuration utility for administrators
that allows you to configure the network interface for TCP/IP and IPP. See “EpsonNet Config for
Macintosh” on page 38.
❏ EpsonNet Config with Web Browser is a Web-based configuration utility that allows you to
configure the network interface for TCP/IP, MS Network, 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 43.
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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 using EpsonNet Config. For Windows users, see “About
EpsonNet Config” on page 37. For Macintosh users, see “About EpsonNet Config” on
page 38.
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Selecting a Printing Method
Printing from Windows
Check if there is a Windows 8/7/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 8/7/Vista/XP/Server 2012/Server 2008/Server 2003 print server exists
We recommend TCP/IP printing. See “Windows 8/7/Vista/Server 2012/Server 2008” on page 23,
“Windows XP” on page 27, or “Windows Server 2003” on page 31.
If a Windows 8/7/Vista/XP/Server 2012/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 8/7/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 8/7/Vista/XP/Server 2012/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.
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Windows 8/7/Vista/Server 2012/Server 2008
Use the following procedure to install the necessary components.
1. Open the Control Panel, and then click View network status and tasks or double-click
Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click Ethernet (Windows 8/Server 2012), Local Area Connection (Windows 7), or ViewStatus (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.
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP IPv4) or Internet Protocol (TCP/IP
IPv6)
The following table lists the components required for network printing.
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Printing methodNecessary components
TCP/IP printingInternet Protocol (TCP/IP IPv4) or Internet Protocol (TCP/IP
IPv6)
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.
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4. 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.
The following table lists the components required for network printing.
Printing methodNecessary components
TCP/IP printingInternet 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.
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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 AreaConnections.
2. Click the Properties button.
3. Check if the following necessary components are in the list.
The following table lists the components required for configuring the network interface with
EpsonNet Config.
The following table lists the components required for network printing.
Printing methodNecessary components
TCP/IP printingInternet Protocol (TCP/IP)
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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.
Macintosh
To assign an IP address, subnet mask, etc. to your Macintosh, follow the steps below.
Mac OS X
1. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.
2. Open the Network control panel. Click the TCP/IP tab.
Note:
For Mac OS X 10.5 or later, select Ethernet as the connecting method on the Network control panel,
select the method to assign the IP address from the Configure menu, and then assign the IP address.
3. Select Built-in Ethernet from the Show pull-down menu.
4. Assign an IP address and other settings if necessary.
5. Click the Apply Now button to save any changes.
Go to the section “Setting Up the Network Interface” on page 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.
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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
-- 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 56 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.
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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.
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 Driverand 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.
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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.
Setting Up the Printer
Mac OS X 10.5 or later
1. Open System Preferences.
2. Open Print & Fax.
3. Click the + button to add a new printer.
4. Select the desired printer model that is connected with Bonjour.
Note:
If your printer is not displayed with the desired connection, click More Printers, select the desired
connection from the drop down list, and then select the printer model.
5. Click Add.
Now you can use the printer on the TCP/IP network.
Note:
If your product supports the scanning function, see the product’s User’s Guide to make the settings.
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.
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Windows 8/7/Vista/Server 2012/Server 2008
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 43 for details. Note that EpsonNet Print does not support IPv6 environment.
1. Open the Control Panel, and then View devices and printers (Windows 8/7/Server 2012) or
Printers (Windows Vista/Server 2008).
2. Click Add a printer to start the Add Printer wizard.
3. Click Add a local printer.
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4. Select the Create a new port radio button, and then select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list.
Then click Next.
5. Enter the IP address of the network interface and then click Next.
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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 26 to install the printer driver.
Internet printing (IPP/IPPS)
1. Open the Control Panel, and then View devices and printers (Windows 8/7/Server 2012) or
Printers (Windows Vista/Server 2008).
2. Click Add a printer to start the Add Printer wizard.
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
To check the IP address of the network interface, use EpsonNet Config. See “About EpsonNet Config”
on page 37 for details.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the device. See “Installing a printer driver” on page 26
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.
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.
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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 43 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 installmy Plug and Play printer check box, and then click Next.
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.
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4. Select the Create a new port radio button, and then select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list.
Then click Next.
5. Enter the IP address of the network interface and then click Next.
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