R4CB110 User’s Guide Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Front.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size ® EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx High Speed Int. Print Server All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation.
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Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide UG.TOC 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Contents Introduction About Your Print Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L R4CB110 User’s Guide UG.TOC 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Chapter 2 How to Set Up the Print Server Connecting the Print Server to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide UG.TOC 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Details of the Configuration Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 AppleTalk . .
L R4CB110 User’s Guide UG.TOC 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Windows NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LPR printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Internet printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Microsoft Network Shared printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing a printer driver . . . . . . . .
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide UG.TOC 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Chapter 7 Settings for UNIX Introduction to UNIX Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163 lpr filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163 Setting Up Different UNIX Systems Using the lpr Command . . .164 Setting up for SunSoft Solaris 2.4 or later . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 Setting up for SunOS 4.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide UG.TOC 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Chapter 10 EpsonNet WebAssist About EpsonNet WebAssist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supported Web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About Web browser setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring the Print Server Using EpsonNet WebAssist. . . . . . Opening Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide UG.TOC 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Chapter 12 Troubleshooting General Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 Problems Specific to Your Network Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 Windows Me/98/95 environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 Windows 2000/NT environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234 Macintosh environment. . . . . . . . . . . . .
L R4CB110 User’s Guide UG.TOC 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Appendix B Specifications Print Server Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regulatory Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reliability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide INTRO.FM 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Introduction About Your Print Server The EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx High Speed Int. Print Server is a print server that plugs into an optional interface slot of an Epson printer to enable the printer to connect directly to your network.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide INTRO.FM 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. ❏ Do not install or uninstall the print server with wet hands. ❏ Be careful not to drop or crush the print server when installing. ❏ Keep the print server away from humidity and dust. ❏ Do not allow children to handle the print server.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide INTRO.FM 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size About This Guide This User’s Guide contains information about using the print server on a network. It includes how to set up the print server, install the configuration software, and modify network settings of your printer and computers. For information about your printer, see the manual shipped with your printer.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide Rev.C INTRO.FM 8/21/03 A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Package Contents Your print server package includes the following items: ❏ Print server (The utility EpsonNet WebAssist is pre-installed on this server.
R4CB110 User’s Guide Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee INTRO.FM 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Operating Environment The print server supports the following environments.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide INTRO.FM 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee OS Version Protocol NetWare 3.x Bindery mode 4.x/IntranetWare NDS mode Bindery emulation mode 5.x/6.0 NDS Queue-based print system NDPS OS/2 (OS/2 Warp Connect, OS/2 Warp Server) V3 V4 TCP/IP (lprportd) NetBEUI UNIX Sun OS 4.1.4 or later: SPARC lpr, ftp SunSoft Solaris 2.4 or later: SPARC and x86 SCO UNIX 4.2 or later SCO UnixWare 2.01 or later HP/UX 9.05 or later IBM AIX 3.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide INTRO.FM 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Supported Epson Printers The print server can be installed for the following Epson printers (as of August, 2003). ❏ Ink Jet Printer: Stylus Pro 4000 Note: The supplied current must be 800 mA or higher. (900 mA or higher is recommended.) Features of the Print Server ❏ Provides high performance. ❏ Connects an Epson printer equipped with an optional interface slot to the network.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide Rev.C INTRO.FM 8/21/03 A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Print Server Operation The status lights and status sheet provide you with important information about the operation and configuration of the print server.
R4CB110 User’s Guide Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee INTRO.FM 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Status and Data lights The print server has two lights (Status and Data), which indicate the current operating status of the print server when you first turn on the printer, during normal operation, and when errors occur. The Status light has two colors (green and orange). The Data light is yellow.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide Rev.C INTRO.FM 8/21/03 A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Status sheet button The first time you use the print server after installing or reinstalling it, turn on the printer while holding down the status sheet button for about twenty seconds to initialize the print server. The length of time needed to hold down the status sheet button varies depending on the printer model.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide INTRO.FM 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size About the Software ❏ EpsonNet WinAssist is a Windows-based configuration utility for administrators that allows you to configure the print server for TCP/IP, NetWare, MS Network, AppleTalk, IPP, and SNMP. See “About EpsonNet WinAssist” on page 49.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide INTRO.FM 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Terms and Concepts Configuration -- a prepared set of conditions for proper operation of a device. Configuring the print server is to prepare it to work with protocols available on a network. DHCP -- a dynamic host configuration protocol. It is a protocol that assigns dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide INTRO.FM 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Overview This section describes the general procedure on how to set up the print server for use on a network. 1. Check the print server operation. Check the functions and operations of the print server, such as status lights, status sheet button, and RJ-45 connector. See “Print Server Operation” on page 8 for details. 2. Install the necessary components on the computer.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide INTRO.FM 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee 6. Configure the network settings of the print server using EpsonNet Win/MacAssist. Configure the print server for TCP/IP, AppleTalk, MS Network, etc. using EpsonNet WinAssist or MacAssist. For Windows users, see “EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility” on page 49. For Macintosh users, see “EpsonNet MacAssist Configuration Utility” on page 81. 7. Select a printing method.
R4CB110 User’s Guide Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee COMP.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Chapter 1 Installing Components on Your Computer 1 1 About Installing Components on Your Computer 1 Before configuring the print server and printing from the computer, you need to install the necessary components (such as TCP/IP, NetBEUI, etc.) and assign an IP address and subnet mask for your computer, depending on the printing method you want to use.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide Rev.C COMP.fm 8/21/03 A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee 2. Double-click the Network icon. Check if the following necessary components are in the list of installed network components on the Configuration menu. If they are already installed, go to the next chapter. The following table lists the components required for configuring the print server with EpsonNet WinAssist.
R4CB110 User’s Guide Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee COMP.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Note: Do not use Novell Client for Windows 95/98 version 3.00 and Novell Client for Windows NT version 4.50 when using the following modes: NetWare 3.x/4.x Bindery Print Server mode, NetWare 3.x Remote Printer mode, NetWare 4.x Bindery Remote Printer mode, and NetWare 4.x/5.x NDS Remote Printer mode. The following table lists the components required for network printing.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide COMP.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee 4. For LPR, Internet, or Microsoft Network Shared printing: Double-click TCP/IP on the Configuration menu to open the TCP/IP Properties dialog box. Set the IP address, the subnet mask, etc. and then click OK. 5. Restart the computer. The necessary components are now installed. Go to the next chapter “How to Set Up the Print Server” on page 31.
R4CB110 User’s Guide Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee COMP.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 4. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. If they are already installed, go to the next chapter. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 The following table lists the components required for configuring the print server with EpsonNet WinAssist.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide COMP.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee The following table lists the components required for network printing. Printing method Necessary components LPR or Internet printing Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Microsoft Network Shared printing Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Client for Microsoft Networks Printing via NetWare server Latest Novell Client downloaded from the Novell Web site 5.
R4CB110 User’s Guide Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee COMP.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Windows Server 2003 1 For Windows Server 2003, use the following procedure to install the necessary components. Note: ❏ The Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM may be required during the installation. ❏ When using TCP/IP or IPP for printing, you need to set the IP address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway of the computer. 1.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide Rev.C COMP.fm 8/21/03 A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee The following table lists the components required for configuring the print server with EpsonNet WinAssist.
R4CB110 User’s Guide Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee COMP.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 5. For LPR, Internet, or Microsoft Network Shared printing: Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in 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. 1 1 1 The necessary components are now installed.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide Rev.C COMP.fm 8/21/03 A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee 3. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. If they are already installed, go to the next chapter. The following table lists the components required for configuring the print server with EpsonNet WinAssist.
R4CB110 User’s Guide Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee COMP.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Note: Do not use Novell Client for Windows 95/98 version 3.00 and Novell Client for Windows NT version 4.50 when using the following modes: NetWare 3.x/4.x Bindery Print Server mode, NetWare 3.x Remote Printer mode, NetWare 4.x Bindery Remote Printer mode, and NetWare 4.x/5.x NDS Remote Printer mode. The following table lists the components required for network printing.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide COMP.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee 5. For LPR, Internet, or Microsoft Network Shared printing: Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) on the Configuration menu to open the TCP/IP Properties dialog box. Set the IP address, the subnet mask, etc. and then click OK. 6. Restart the computer. The necessary components are now installed. Go to the next chapter “How to Set Up the Print Server” on page 31. Windows NT 4.
R4CB110 User’s Guide Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee COMP.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 3. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. If they are already installed, go to the next chapter. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 The following table lists the components required for configuring the print server with EpsonNet WinAssist.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide COMP.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Note: Do not use Novell Client for Windows 95/98 version 3.00 and Novell Client for Windows NT version 4.50 when using the following modes: NetWare 3.x/4.x Bindery Print Server mode, NetWare 3.x Remote Printer mode, NetWare 4.x Bindery Remote Printer mode, and NetWare 4.x/5.x NDS Remote Printer mode. The following table lists the components required for network printing.
R4CB110 User’s Guide Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee COMP.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size For printing via NetWare server: Download the latest Novell Client from the Novell Web site and install it on the computer. Also, be sure to install IPX. See the Novell Web site for detailed information. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5. Restart the computer. 1 The necessary components are now installed. Go to the next chapter “How to Set Up the Print Server” on page 31.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide COMP.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Macintosh To assign an IP address, subnet mask, etc. to your Macintosh, follow the steps below. Note: To print using the AppleTalk protocol and configure the print server with EpsonNet MacAssist, select Ethernet or Built-in Ethernet on the AppleTalk Control Panel. Then configure the print server with EpsonNet MacAssist. Mac OS 8.x to 9.x 1.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide Start.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Chapter 2 2 How to Set Up the Print Server This chapter explains how to set up the print server. This includes connecting the print server to the network, installing EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist, and using EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist to assign an IP address to the print server.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide Rev.C Start.fm 8/21/03 A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Note: Be sure to initialize the print server when you install or reinstall the print server. Press the status sheet button more than 20 seconds. 4. Turn off the printer. 5. Connect an Ethernet cable (Category 5 shielded twisted-pair cable) to the RJ-45 connector on the print server, and then connect its other end to the network.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide Start.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 7. Check the lights on the print server. The orange Status light and the yellow Data light go on. After a while, the green or orange Status light turns on and the Data light flashes. 8. To print a status sheet, press the status sheet button on the print server. Press the status sheet button once to print a simple status sheet, or twice to print a full status sheet.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide Start.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Installing EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist You need to install EpsonNet WinAssist or MacAssist to configure the print server. Note: Be sure to use EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist included on the Software CD-ROM shipped with this product. For Windows Install EpsonNet WinAssist on the computer to configure the print server.
R4CB110 User’s Guide Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Rev.C Start.fm 8/21/03 A5 size Installing EpsonNet WinAssist 2 Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet WinAssist. Note: If you add or delete protocols or services from your operating system after installing EpsonNet WinAssist, EpsonNet WinAssist may not work correctly. If this happens, uninstall EpsonNet WinAssist and then install it again. 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2 2 2.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide Start.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Installing EpsonNet MacAssist Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet MacAssist. 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Mac OS 8.x to 9.x: Double-click the EpsonNet MacAssist folder, and then the EpsonNet MacAssist Installer icon. Mac OS X: Double-click the Mac OS X folder, and then the EpsonNet MacAssist folder, and then the EpsonNet MacAssist Installer icon.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide Start.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Setting an IP Address Using EpsonNet WinAssist 2 This section explains how to use EpsonNet WinAssist to configure the print server. 2 Note: ❏ Check that the necessary protocols are installed on the computer. 2 ❏ Make sure the printer is turned on. 2 ❏ The computer to use for the following steps must be in the same segment as the print server.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide Start.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Note: ❏ If the same printer model name appears several times in the list, you can identify the printers by checking their MAC address, which are found on the status sheet. ❏ You can search printers in other segments by using Search Options from the Tool menu. See “Search options” on page 53 for more information.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide Start.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Note: For information on other menus, see “Details of the Configuration Dialog Box” on page 56. 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4. Select a method for specifying the IP address. If you select Automatic, DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP address automatically. If you want to set the IP address manually, select Manual instead.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide Start.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee ❏ If the Dynamic DNS function is not supported, we recommend that you select Manual and enter an IP address. This is because if you select Automatic, the IP address of the print server changes every time you turn on the printer so that you need to change the printer port setting accordingly. 5. If you want to get a private address between 169.254.1.1 and 169.254.254.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide Start.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Note: The check boxes are dimmed if the print server does not support the function. 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 9. Select the Acquire DNS server address automatically check box if you want to acquire the DNS server address using the DHCP server. If you want to enter the DNS server address manually, click the Add button and then enter the IP address of the DNS server. Click OK. 10.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide Start.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee If you want to enter manually, enter the host name and the domain name in the text boxes. 11. Select the Register the network interface’s address to DNS server check box if you want to register the host name and domain name to the DNS server through the DHCP server that supports Dynamic DNS.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide Start.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Setting an IP Address Using EpsonNet MacAssist 2 This section explains how to use EpsonNet MacAssist to configure the print server. 2 Note: ❏ Make sure the printer is turned on. 2 ❏ The computer to use for the following steps must be in the same segment as the print server.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide Start.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Note: ❏ If the same printer model name appears several times in the list, you can identify the printers by checking their MAC addresses, which are found on the status sheet. ❏ You can search printers in other zones just like computers by changing the zone setting. See “Search options” on page 84 for more information.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide Start.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 4. Select a method for specifying the IP address. If you select Automatic, DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP address automatically. If you want to set the IP address manually, select Manual instead. 2 Note: ❏ The network administrator must confirm any changes made to the IP address settings. ❏ When Automatic is selected, DHCP becomes available.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide Start.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee 8. Click the Extended Settings button if you want to make extended settings, such as Dynamic DNS and Universal Plug and Play functions. Note: The check boxes are dimmed if the print server does not support the function. 9. Select the Acquire DNS server address automatically check box if you want to acquire the DNS server address using the DHCP server.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide Start.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 11. Select the Register the network interface’s address to DNS server check box if you want to register the host name and domain name to the DNS server through the DHCP server that supports Dynamic DNS. If you want to register the host name and the domain name directly to the DNS server, select the Register directly to DNS server check box. 12.
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Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPWIN.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Chapter 3 3 EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility 3 About EpsonNet WinAssist EpsonNet WinAssist is a Windows-based configuration software for administrators to configure the print server for TCP/IP, NetWare, MS Network, AppleTalk, IPP, and SNMP. 3 3 Note: ❏ Be sure to use EpsonNet WinAssist included on the Software CD-ROM shipped with this product.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPWIN.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Menu Bar EpsonNet WinAssist provides the following menus and sub-menus. Device menu: ❏ Configuration Configures the print server you have selected. ❏ Launch Browser Starts EpsonNet WebAssist to configure the print server you have selected. EpsonNet WebAssist is a utility that runs on a browser. ❏ Quit Quits EpsonNet WinAssist.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPWIN.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size ❏ Firmware Update You can update the firmware and EpsonNet WebAssist. See the EpsonNet WinAssist online help for detailed information. 3 3 Help menu: ❏ Help Topic Opens EpsonNet WinAssist help. ❏ About EpsonNet WinAssist Displays the copyright and version information for EpsonNet WinAssist. 3 3 3 Timeout option Set the length of time before a timeout occurs (between 2 and 120 seconds).
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPWIN.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Search method You can select the connections and protocols to search for a print server. You can select from the following: LAN connection using TCP/IP, IPX, and NetBEUI protocols, or USB connection.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPWIN.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Search options 3 Search Options-IP To search for print servers in other segments, set the specific network address and the subnet mask. The settings you modified on this screen do not affect the search parameters used for EpsonNet WinAssist EasySetup. Select Refresh from the View menu or restart EpsonNet WinAssist for the settings to take effect.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPWIN.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Add button Registers a network address (up to 20 addresses). Do not add the network address if it is in the same segment. Remove button Removes a network address and its subnet mask from the List box. Note: ❏ If you try to add an incorrect network address, the “The network address XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX that you entered will be added to the list as XXX.XXX.XXX.X.
R4CB110 User’s Guide Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee EPWIN.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Note: ❏ To use this option, you need to log in to the NetWare server as a supervisor. ❏ When using a dial-up network, delete any unnecessary addresses from the Search Addresses list to prevent charges for any extra accounts.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPWIN.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Firmware update You can update the firmware and EpsonNet WebAssist. Since the firmware update function is for the support purpose, usually you do not need to use this function. See the EpsonNet WinAssist online help for detailed information. Details of the Configuration Dialog Box Information The Information menu shows the various print server parameters as described below.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPWIN.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Parameters Explanations MAC Address Unique hardware address of the print server. You can check the MAC address on a status sheet. Hardware Version Hardware version of the print server Software Version Software version of the print server Model Name Product name of the printer attached to the print server Location Enter the location of the print server.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPWIN.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Ethernet To change the Ethernet setting, use the following screen. 58 Items Explanations Link Speed & Duplex Mode Select an appropriate Ethernet speed and duplex setting. Normally, Automatic can be selected. If you select a setting other than Automatic, make sure the setting corresponds to the type of hub you are using.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPWIN.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size TCP/IP To use the printer in the TCP/IP environment, configure the print server using the following screen.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPWIN.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Items Explanations Method for specifying the IP address Select a method for specifying an IP address. When you select Automatic, an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway are automatically assigned by the DHCP server. Note: If the Dynamic DNS function is not supported, we recommend that you select Manual and then enter an IP address.
R4CB110 User’s Guide Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee EPWIN.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Extended Settings dialog box 3 When you click the Extended Settings button on the TCP/IP menu, the following dialog box appears. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Items Explanations Acquire DNS server address automatically Select this check box if you want to acquire the DNS server address using the DHCP server. To enter the DNS server address manually, clear this check box.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPWIN.fm 8/21/03 62 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Acquire host name and domain name automatically Select this check box if you want to acquire a host name and domain name from the DHCP server. Host Name Enter the host name supported by the Dynamic DNS (between 2 and 63 characters). The total number of characters of the host name and the domain name must not exceed 251.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPWIN.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size NetWare To use the printer in the NetWare environment, configure the print server using the following screen. You can configure the print server in either the Print Server mode or the Remote Printer mode. 3 3 3 Note: ❏ When you are not using NetWare, be sure to select the Standby mode. ❏ Log in to the NetWare server or the NDS context with supervisor privileges.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPWIN.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Note: When you save the settings, the Printer Objects, named PR0 for the Bindery mode or print server name_P0 for the NDS mode, are automatically created. To change the printer name, use PCONSOLE or NWADMIN.
R4CB110 User’s Guide Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee EPWIN.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 3 Items Explanations Use NetWare Select this check box when using NetWare. When you use the printer only in the NetWare environment, it turns on automatically. 3 Mode Select a mode: Print Server/Bindery or Print Server/NDS. Frame Type Leave the default frame type as it is.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPWIN.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Print Queue Configuration dialog box When you click the Print Queue Configuration button on the Print server menu, the following dialog box appears. Note: You can configure queue settings for a higher context than the one you specified in the NDS context box. In this case, you must have the supervisor privileges for the context in which you set the queue.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPWIN.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size ❏ Selecting a queue Click the queue and click OK to select it. 3 ❏ Creating a queue For Bindery mode: Click the file server where you want to create a queue. Right-click it, and then select Create Queue. Enter the queue name (up to 47 characters). For NDS mode: Select the context where you want to create a queue. Right-click it, and then select Create Queue.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPWIN.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Remote Printer mode To use the printer in the Remote Printer mode, configure the print server using the following screen. Items Explanations Use NetWare Select this check box when using NetWare. When you use the printer only in the NetWare environment, it turns on automatically. Mode Select Remote Printer. Frame Type Leave the default frame type as it is.
R4CB110 User’s Guide Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee EPWIN.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size MS Network 3 To use the printer in the Microsoft network environment, configure the print server using the following screen. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Items Explanations Use Microsoft network shared printing Select this check box when using Microsoft Shared Network printing. This check box is selected but dimmed when the print server’s information is acquired by the NetBEUI protocol.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPWIN.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee AppleTalk To use the printer in the AppleTalk environment, configure the print server using the following screen. Note: To configure AppleTalk settings using EpsonNet WinAssist, the following conditions must be maintained; ❏ The print server must be assigned a valid IP address. ❏ You have logged in to the NetWare server or the NDS context with supervisor privileges.
R4CB110 User’s Guide Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee EPWIN.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 3 Items Explanations Use AppleTalk Select this check box when using AppleTalk. Printer Name Enter the name of the printer (up to 32 characters). Zone Name Enter the network zone name (up to 32 characters). To have the zone selected automatically, select Automatic to specify the network number and enter an asterisk (*) in this text box. Entity Type Displays the printer’s entity type.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPWIN.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee IPP To use the printer in the IPP environment, configure the print server using the following screen. If the print server does not support the SNMP, all of the items are dimmed. Items Explanations IPP URL Displays the printer’s URL for Internet Printing. Format: http://IP address of print server:631/ printer name set below Example: http://192.168.100.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPWIN.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Items Explanations Printer Name Enter the name of the printer to use for Internet Printing (up to 127 characters). Example: EPSON_IPP_Printer Location 3 3 Enter the name of the printer’s physical location (up to 64 characters). 3 SNMP 3 You can use the SNMP menu to set the SNMP information.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPWIN.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Items Explanations Read Only The word “public” always appears. Read/Write Enter the Read/Write community name (up to 32 characters). Enable IP Trap 1 or/and 2 Enable or Disable IP trap 1, 2, or both. Address Enter the IP address of the server to which the trap is transmitted. Community Enter the community name (up to 32 characters).
R4CB110 User’s Guide Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee EPWIN.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size About Password 3 A password is required to configure the print server. When you click OK in the setting dialog box or click the Return to Default button, the Password dialog box appears. 1. To set a password or to change the current password, click Change. The Administrator password dialog box appears. 2.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPWIN.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Configuring the Print Server Using EpsonNet WinAssist EasySetup You can also use EpsonNet WinAssist EasySetup to easily configure the print server ready for TCP/IP and Microsoft Network printing within a short time. Note: ❏ The computer to use for the following steps must be in the same segment as the print server.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPWIN.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 7. Select the target printer and then click Next. Note: If the same printer model name appears several times on the list, you can identify the printers by checking their MAC addresses, which are found on the status sheet.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPWIN.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee 8. Specify whether to use the Microsoft network sharing service, and then click Next. If you select No, proceed to step 11. 9. Check the print server name. Change it if necessary. Click Next.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPWIN.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 10. Specify whether to use TCP/IP, and then click Next. (If you select No, proceed to step 12.) 3 3 3 3 3 3 11. Select Automatic or Manual. If you select Automatic, DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP address automatically. If you select Manual, enter the IP address. Click Next.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPWIN.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Note: ❏ The print server does not have a default IP address. Be sure to assign a valid IP address manually or by using the DHCP server. ❏ If the Dynamic DNS function is not supported, we recommend that you select Manual and enter an IP address.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPMAC.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Chapter 4 EpsonNet MacAssist Configuration Utility 4 4 About EpsonNet MacAssist EpsonNet MacAssist is a Macintosh-based configuration software for administrators that allows you to configure the print server for TCP/IP, AppleTalk, and IPP. Note: Be sure to use EpsonNet MacAssist included on the Software CD-ROM shipped with this product.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPMAC.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Device menu: ❏ Configuration Configures the print server you have selected. ❏ Launch Browser Starts EpsonNet WebAssist to configure the print server you have selected. EpsonNet WebAssist is a utility that runs on a browser. ❏ Refresh Updates to the latest information by searching for the available printers again. ❏ Timeout Setting Set the timeout value between 3 and 99 seconds.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPMAC.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Timeout Set the length of time before a timeout occurs (between 3 and 99 seconds). The default value is 5 seconds. A communication error occurs if this time is exceeded. If you set a larger value, it takes more time to search for the network printers. Therefore, change this value only if you prefer.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPMAC.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Search options Search options-AppleTalk To search for the print servers in other zones, set the specific zones in this option. Select the Use this method to select search zones check box to search for a print server in a specific zone. Clear the check box if the print server is in the same zone; this saves time in searching.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPMAC.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Search options-IP To search for the print servers in other segments, set the specific network address and subnet mask. The settings you modified on this screen do not affect the search parameters used for EpsonNet MacAssist EasySetup. Select the Use the search option check box to search for a print server in another segment.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPMAC.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Details of the Configuration Dialog Box Information The Information menu shows the various print server parameters as described below. 86 Parameters Explanations MAC Address Unique hardware address of the print server. You can check the MAC address on a status sheet.
R4CB110 User’s Guide Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee EPMAC.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Location Enter the location of the print server. Return to Default button Resets all configuration settings of the print server to their defaults. Search Path Protocol used to search for the print server OK Updates the settings. Cancel Cancels any changes. 4 4 4 Ethernet 4 To change the Ethernet setting, use the following screen.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPMAC.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee TCP/IP To use the printer in the TCP/IP environment, configure the print server using the following screen. Items Explanations Method for specifying the IP address Select a method for specifying an IP address. When you select Automatic, an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway are automatically assigned by the DHCP server.
R4CB110 User’s Guide Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee EPMAC.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Set using Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) Assigns a private IP address automatically even there is no DHCP server on your network. It is dimmed if this function is not supported. IP Address Enter an IP address for the print server. Be sure that the IP address is unique and does not conflict with any other device on the network. Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of the IP address.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPMAC.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Items Explanations Acquire DNS server address automatically Select this check box if you want to acquire the DNS server address using the DHCP server. To enter the DNS server address manually, clear this check box. If the DNS is not supported, this check box is dimmed. DNS Server Address Displays the DNS server address. To enter the DNS server address, click the Add button.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPMAC.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size AppleTalk To use the printer in the AppleTalk environment, configure the print server using the following screen. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Items Explanations Use AppleTalk Select this box when using AppleTalk. Printer Name Enter the name of the printer (up to 32 characters). Zone Name Select or enter the network zone name (up to 32 characters).
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPMAC.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Items Explanations Entity Type Displays the printer’s entity type. Do not change the entity type unless “epson” appears. If “epson” appears, select an entity type by clicking the Entity Setting button to match your printer. Impact Dot Matrix (24 pin): EPSONLQ2 Method of specifying the network number Select the method for acquiring the network number. Automatic is usually preferred.
R4CB110 User’s Guide Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee EPMAC.fm 8/21/03 Items Explanations IPP URL Displays the printer’s URL for Internet Printing. Rev.C A5 size 4 4 Format: http://IP address of print server:631/ printer name set below 4 Example: http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer Printer Name Enter the name of the printer to use for Internet Printing (up to 127 characters).
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPMAC.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee About Password A password is required to configure the print server. When you click OK in the setting dialog box or click Return to Default, the Password dialog box appears. 1. To set the password or to change the current password, click Change Password. The Change Password dialog box appears. 2.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPMAC.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Configuring the Print Server Using EpsonNet MacAssist EasySetup 4 4 You can also use EpsonNet MacAssist EasySetup to easily configure the print server ready for TCP/IP and AppleTalk printing within a short time. 4 Note: ❏ Make sure the printer is turned on. 4 ❏ The computer to use for the following steps must be in the same segment as the print server.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPMAC.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Note: If the same printer model name appears several times on the list, you can identify the printers by checking their MAC addresses, which are found on the status sheet. 5. Change the printer name if necessary. Click Next.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPMAC.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 6. Specify whether to use TCP/IP, and then click Next. (If you select No, proceed to step 8.) 4 4 4 4 4 4 7. Select a method for specifying the IP address. If you select Automatic, DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP address automatically. If you select Manual, enter the IP address. Click Next.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPMAC.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Note: ❏ The print server does not have a default IP address. Be sure to assign a valid IP address manually or by using the DHCP server. ❏ If the Dynamic DNS function is not supported, we recommend that you select Manual and enter an IP address.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Chapter 5 5 Installing the Printer Driver To print to the network printer, you need to install the printer driver on the computer. See the section in this chapter appropriate for your operating system. 5 5 5 Windows Me/98/95 For Windows Me/98/95, the printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Internet printing (Windows Me) Installing the IPP client The IPP client must be installed on your computer. Follow the steps below to install it. 1. Insert the Windows Me CD-ROM. 2. Select the add-ons folder, and then select the IPP folder. 3. Double-click wpnpins.exe. Then follow the on-screen instructions. 4. Click OK to restart your computer.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Microsoft Network Shared printing 5 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers. 5 2. Double-click Add Printer in the Printer window. 3. Select the Network Printer radio button and then click Next. 4. Click Browse, and then select the network path from the list. If you cannot browse, enter the following in the Network path or queue name box.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Installing a printer driver 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the printer. 2. Close the EPSON Installation Program screen if it appears. 3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears. 4. Click Browse. 5. Select the CD-ROM drive for Drives, and then double-click the folder named after your operating system. Click OK. 6.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Using the NET USE command If you are running Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT and using NetBIOS to connect to the printer, we recommend that you use the NET USE command, as follows: 1. Right-click the Network Neighborhood icon or My Network Places icon and then select Properties. 2. Check that Client for Microsoft Networks is in the Components list.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Windows XP For Windows XP, the printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer. LPR printing Note: If you are using EpsonNet Direct Print, the setup procedure is different. See “About EpsonNet Direct Print” on page 173 for details. 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Printers and Faxes. 2.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 4. Select the Create a new port radio button, and then select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list. Click Next. 5 5 5 5 5 5 5. Enter the IP address of the print server and then click Next.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee 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 108 to install the printer driver.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Internet printing 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 A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer, and then click Next. 5 5 5 4.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Microsoft Network Shared printing 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 A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer, and then click Next. 4.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 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.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Selecting the port 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Printers and Faxes. 2. Right-click the printer icon and then select Properties. 3. Click the Ports tab and then select the port you have set using the NET USE command.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 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.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee 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.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 6. Enter the IP address of the print server and then click Next. 5 5 5 5 5 7. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer. Click Next.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee 8. Click Finish. 9. See “Installing a printer driver” on page 116 to install the printer driver. Internet printing 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. Select A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer, and then click Next. 4.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Example: http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer 5 5 5 5 5 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer. See “Installing a printer driver” on page 116 if necessary. Microsoft Network Shared printing 5 5 5 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. 5 3.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee 5. Enter the following in the Printer box or select the printer you want to use from the Shared printers list box. Click Next. \\NetBIOS name of print server\Device name of print server 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer. See “Installing a printer driver” on page 116 if necessary. Installing a printer driver 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the printer. 2.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Using the NET USE command If you are running Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT and using NetBIOS to connect to the printer, we recommend that you use the NET USE command, as follows: 1. Click Start, point to Control Panel, and then select Network Connections. Click Local Area Connections. 5 5 5 2. Click the Properties button. 5 3. Check that Client for Microsoft Networks is installed.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Windows 2000 For Windows 2000, the printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer. LPR printing Note: If you are using EpsonNet Direct Print, the setup procedure is different. See “About EpsonNet Direct Print” on page 173 for details. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers. 2.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 4. Select the Create a new port radio button, and then select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list. Click Next. 5 5 5 5 5 5 5. Enter the IP address of the print server and then click Next.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee 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 122 to install the printer driver. Internet printing 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers. 2.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 5. Enter the URL of the target printer using the format below. The URL must be the same URL you set on EpsonNet WinAssist/WebAssist’s IPP configuration page. http://IP address of printer:631/Printer name 5 5 Example: http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer. See “Installing a printer driver” on page 122 if necessary.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Installing a printer driver 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the printer. 2. Close the EPSON Installation Program screen if it appears. 3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears. 4. Click Browse. 5. Select the CD-ROM drive for Drives, and then double-click the WinXP_2K or Win2000 folder. Click Open. 6. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box. 7.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Using the NET USE command If you are running Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT and using NetBIOS to connect to the printer, we recommend that you use the NET USE command, as follows: 1. Right-click the My Network Places icon and then select Properties. 5 5 5 2. Right-click the Local Area Connections icon and then select Properties. 3.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Windows NT 4.0 For Windows NT 4.0, the printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer. LPR printing Note: If you are using EpsonNet Direct Print, the setup procedure is different. See “About EpsonNet Direct Print” on page 173 for details. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers. 2. Double-click the Add Printers icon. 3.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 8. In the Add Printer Wizard dialog box, click Next. 9. See “Installing a printer driver” on page 126 to install the printer driver. 5 5 Internet printing Internet printing is possible by using the EpsonNet Internet Print utility included on the Software CD-ROM. First, install EpsonNet Internet Print. Then, install the printer driver and set the printer port.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Installing a printer driver 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the printer. 2. Close the EPSON Installation Program screen if it appears. 3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears. 4. Click Browse. 5. Select the CD-ROM drive for Drives, and then double-click the WINNT40 folder. Click Open. 6. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box. 7.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Using the NET USE command If you are running Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT and using NetBIOS to connect to the print server, we recommend that you use the NET USE command, as follows: 5 5 1. Check that the following services are installed. Right-click the Network Neighborhood icon on the desktop and select Properties. Click the Services tab and check that Server or Workstation is listed.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee 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 8.x to 9.x AppleTalk printing 1. Open Chooser from the Apple menu. 2. Click the printer icon. 3.
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L R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Rendezvous printing 1. Open the Application folder. 2. Open the Utilities folder. 3. Open Print Center, and then click Add. 4. Select Rendezvous from the drop-down list. 5. Click the machine and then change the printer model to Epson. 6. Select the model name, and then click Add. The Rendezvous printer appears. 7.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size OS/2 5 This section explains how to configure and use the print server with an IBM OS/2 System, which includes OS/2 Warp 3 and 4 (OS/2 Warp Connect and OS/2 Warp Server). LPR printing 5 5 1. Double-click the OS/2 system folder, then the System Setup folder, and then double-click the TCP/IP Configuration icon. 5 5 5 5 2. Click the Printing tab.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee 3. Enter the IP address of the print server in the Remote print server box and the name of the remote print server’s printer in the second text box. Enter a value of 1 or greater in the Maximum number of LPD ports box. 4. Click the Autostart tab. 5. Select lprportd from the Services to autostart list. Check the Autostart service check box, and select the Detached radio button.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 6. Save the settings you made in the TCP/IP Configuration dialog box, and restart your computer. 5 Setting up your printer 5 1. Double-click Template from the OS/2 System folder. 2. Drag Printer to your desktop to create a printer. 5 3. Double-click the Printer icon. 5 4. Select Properties from the control menu, then click the Output Port tab. 5 5 5 5 5 5.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide INSTL.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee 6. Enter the IP address of the print server in the LPD server box. Enter the printer name set in step 2 in the LPD printer box. 7. Close the Printer icon to exit printer configuration. NetBEUI printing 1. Be sure that IBM OS/2 NetBIOS is installed on your computer. 2. To create a printer, double-click the target printer icon to open the Properties dialog box.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide SETNW.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Chapter 6 6 Settings for NetWare Server 6 Introduction to NetWare Settings This chapter explains how to configure the print server for NetWare. First, you need to set up the printer in a NetWare environment, and then configure the print server using EpsonNet WinAssist. 6 6 6 Supported systems 6 ❏ Server environment NetWare 3.1/3.11/3.12/3.2 (Bindery) NetWare 4.1/4.11/4.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide SETNW.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee About modes You can choose either the Print Server, Remote Printer, or Standby mode. We recommend that you use the Print Server mode unless the number of users exceeds the limit. Features of these modes are described below.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide SETNW.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Instructions for Using NetWare 6 Printing a text file When you print a text file using the NPRINT command of NetWare or DOS, redirection, misconversion or a gap in characters may occur depending on the client environment. 6 6 IPX routing protocol “NLSP” It is possible to set the IPX routing protocol “NLSP” from NetWare 4.x or later; however, the print server does not support NLSP.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide SETNW.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Time required to recognize the print server It takes up to two minutes for the NetWare server to recognize the print server, after the printer is turned on. During this start-up time, the status sheet does not show the correct information. Frame type The same frame type should be used for the NetWare server and IPX router on the same network.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide SETNW.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 2. From any NetWare client, log in to the target NetWare server with supervisor privileges. You must log in with the bindery connection. 6 3. Configure the print server using EpsonNet WinAssist. See “NetWare” on page 63 for details. 6 If NetWare objects are already created, you can also use EpsonNet WebAssist. See “NetWare” on page 211 for details. Using NDS Print Server (NetWare 4.x/5.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide SETNW.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Using Remote Printer Mode (NetWare 3.x) For NetWare 3.x users, follow the steps below to make the printer environment with PCONSOLE. Creating print queues in a file server 1. From any NetWare client, log in to the network with supervisor privileges. 2. Run PCONSOLE. From the Available Options screen, select Print Queue Information and press Enter. 3.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide SETNW.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Creating a print server 6 1. From the Available Options screen, select Print Server Information and press Enter. 6 6 2. Press the Insert key on your keyboard and type the print server name. Press Enter. It is a good idea to write down the print server name for later use. 3. From the Print Server list, select the print server name that you just typed and press Enter.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide SETNW.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee 5. From the Configured Printers list, select Not Installed (port number = 0) and press Enter. 6. From the Printer configuration screen, type the printer name. Highlight Type and press Enter. Select Remote Parallel, LPT1 for Remote Printer mode. Note: Be sure to select Remote Parallel, LPT1 for Remote Printer mode. 7. Press Esc; then press Enter to save your changes.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide SETNW.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 8. Press Esc. 9. Select Queues Serviced by Printer from the Print Server Configuration menu and press Enter. 6 6 6 6 10. Select the printer that you want to use from the Defined Printers list and press Enter. 11. Press the Insert key and assign a queue to the print server port from the Available Queues list. 12. Specify a priority level between 1 to 10. One is top priority. 6 6 6 13.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide SETNW.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Using Bindery Remote Printer Mode (NetWare 4.x) Follow the steps below to make the printer environment on NetWare 4.x and IntranetWare with Bindery emulation. Note: ❏ Assign Trusteeships for users if necessary. ❏ Be sure to use PCONSOLE to set the print queue and print server instead of using NWAdmin. Creating objects 1. From any NetWare client, log in to the server as an ADMIN.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide SETNW.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 4. From the Available Options screen, select Print Servers and press Enter. Press Insert and type the print server name. Press Enter. 5. Press Esc to exit PCONSOLE, and log out from the server. 6. Log in to the server as an ADMIN. Be sure to log in with NDS connection. 7. Start NWAdmin. 8.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide SETNW.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee 17. In the Print Server dialog box, select the assigned printer from the printer object list, and click the Printer Number button to set the printer number from 0 to 15, then click OK. 18. To confirm the objects you have assigned, double-click the Print Server object icon. Click Print Layout, and check that the print server, printer, and print queue are connected.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide SETNW.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 3. Create a printer: Click the directory context icon, and select Create from the Object menu, then Printer. Type the Printer name and click Create. 6 6 6 6 6 4. Create a print server: Click the directory context icon, and select Create from the Object menu, then Print Server. Type the Print Server name and click Create. 6 6 6 6 5.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide SETNW.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Note: Since your clients need the print queue name you set here when they use the printer, announce the print queue name to your clients. 6. Double-click the Printer Object icon in the NetWare Administrator screen.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide SETNW.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 7. In the Printer dialog box appears, click Assignments and then click Add. 6 6 6 6 6 6 8. From the print queue list, select the queue you created in step 5 and click OK. 9. Click Configuration, and select Other/Unknown for the Printer type list box and click OK.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide SETNW.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee 10. Double-click the Print Server Object icon in the NetWare Administrator screen. 11. In the Print Server dialog box that appears, click Assignments and then click Add.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide SETNW.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 12. From the printer object list, select the printer object you want to assign and click OK. 13. Go back to the screen in step 11, and click the Printer Number button to set the printer number from 0 to 254. 6 6 6 6 14. To confirm the objects you have assigned, double-click the Print Server object icon.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide SETNW.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Using the NDPS Gateway This section contains instructions on printing using Novell Distributed Print Services® (NDPS®) with Novell® NetWare® 5.x/6.0. Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS) is the new generation print services of NetWare. Note: ❏ Banners cannot be printed with NDPS. ❏ The Status Monitor 3 utility cannot be used with NDPS.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide SETNW.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Outline of settings The followings are basic steps to use the print server with the NDPS printing system. Detailed procedures are described in the subsequent sections. 1. Select the Connection Type and make the printer environment on the Server and Clients. 6 6 6 2. Create an NDPS Manager object in NetWare Administrator. 6 3. Create a Printer Agent in NetWare Administrator. 4.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide SETNW.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee 3. Install the appropriate Client Software on client workstations. Make sure they install NDPS. 4. Install printer drivers on client workstations. See the printer manual for the installation. Note: ❏ Do not install the printer drivers via the NetWare server. ❏ Do not add printers and do not install printer drivers using Novell Print Manager (NWPMW32.EXE). Creating an NDPS Manager 1.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide SETNW.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Creating a Printer Agent After creating an NDPS Manager, you can create Printer Agents, either public access printers or controlled access printers. The way to create a Printer Agent differs depending on the printer type you choose. The following are the features of public access printers and controlled access printers.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide SETNW.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee 4. Select None for the Printer Type, and Novell Port Handler for the Port Handler Type, then click OK. 5. Select the Connection type, and configure it as follows. ❏ For Remote (rprinter on IPX) connection Print a status sheet of the print server and configure the corresponding items. Port Type: Select LPT1. SAP Name: Enter the Primary Print Server Name.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide SETNW.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Note: If you have selected Remote (rprinter on IPX), configure the print server using EpsonNet WinAssist, as described in the next section, and then print a status sheet. Go to the next section if you select Remote (rpinter on IPX). Go to “Setting the printer on client workstations” on page 158 if you select Remote (LPR on IP) or Forward jobs to Queue.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide SETNW.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Setting the printer on client workstations After configuring the print server, set up the printer on client workstations. Installing printers automatically 1. Run the Novell Printer Manager from Windows. If you are running Windows Me/98/95/2000/NT, run: \PUBLIC\WIN32\NWPMW32.EXE 2. In the Novell Printer Manager dialog, select New from the Printer menu. 3. Click Add.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide SETNW.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size ❏ For Public Access Printers: The Printer Agent you have created in “NDPS Public Access Printers” under Entire Network. 6 ❏ For Controlled Access Printers: The Printer Agent you have created in the NDS tree. 6 See the Novell online documentation for details. 6 6 Instructions for Using a Dial-Up Network This section explains about using a dial-up network.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide Rev.C SETNW.fm 8/21/03 A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee When there is a primary server at the dial-up destination For local networks with file servers: File server Primary file server (primary print server) Dial-up router Dial-up router Printer Local network Remote network ❏ When the power is turned on A dial-up is generated because access is made to a local file server first and then to a primary server.
R4CB110 User’s Guide Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee SETNW.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size ❏ When the primary server is down during operation A dial-up is generated because a connection to the primary server is attempted periodically. Since this is attributable to the automatic re-connection function, turn off the printer once. ❏ When the file server on the local network is down When there is no file server on the local network, NetWare cannot be used on the local network.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide SETNW.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee When there is a primary server in the local network Even if a primary server is installed on the local network, an unnecessary dial-up may be generated depending on the configuration. The following problems are common to both Print Server mode and Remote Printer mode.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide SETU.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Chapter 7 7 Settings for UNIX 7 Introduction to UNIX Settings This chapter explains how to set up the printer for different UNIX systems using the lpr command. Your printer supports many standard UNIX commands and can be configured from a host computer without using a special setup utility.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide SETU.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Many different remote printer names may be set up, all directed to the same Ethernet remote host, and each is given a different local printer name to be redirected. Different types of print jobs may be sent to different printer names, which will then all print out on the same printer, through the same Ethernet interface, but using different filters.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide SETU.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Setting up for SunSoft Solaris 2.4 or later In the following steps, substitute the name that your printer will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want your printer to be known for Rprinter. 1. Add the IP address and printer host name to the \etc\hosts file. For example: 22.33.44.55 HOSTNAME 7 7 7 7 2. Define the host name as a print server.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide SETU.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Setting up for SunOS 4.1.4 or later In the following steps, substitute the name that your printer will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want your printer to be known for Rprinter. 1. Add the IP address and printer host name to the \etc\hosts file. For example: 22.33.44.55 HOSTNAME 2. Create a spool directory. For example: mkdir\var\spool\lpd\PRIFx 3.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide SETU.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Setting up for IBM AIX 3.2.5 or later and 4.1.3 or later 7 In the following steps, substitute the name that your printer will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want your printer to be known for Rprinter. 7 1. Add the IP address and printer host name to the /etc/hosts file. 7 7 For example: 22.33.44.55 HOSTNAME 7 2. Run smit. For example: smit printer 7 3.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide SETU.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Setting up for HP-UX 9.05 or later In the following steps, substitute the name that your printer will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want your printer to be known for Rprinter. 1. Add the IP address and host name to the /etc/hosts file. For example: 22.33.44.55 HOSTNAME 2. Terminate the printer service. For example: lpshut 3. Create a printer.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide SETU.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Setting up for SCO UNIX 4.2 or later (Open Server) In the following steps, substitute the name that your printer will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want your printer to be known for Rprinter. 7 7 1. Add the IP address and host name to the /etc/hosts file. 7 For example: 22.33.44.55 HOSTNAME 7 2. Execute rlpconf to register the printer. For example: rlpconf 7 3.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide SETU.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee 7. Specify that the RLP extended function (valid when the print server is SCO-UNIX) will not be used. For example: If HOSTNAME currently runs SCO OpenServer Release 5 or above, it can support the extended remote line printer protocol. Do you want to turn on the "extended RLP protocol" support flag? If you are not sure, answer "n"? (y/n)[n]n 8.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide SETU.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Using the ftp Command 7 ftp commands are common to all UNIX systems. ftp programs use interfaces that are common for all unix systems. 7 The following is an example of printing using the ftp command (the entry operations are underlined). 7 ftp> open 22.33.44.55 7 Connected to 22.33.44.55 7 220 PR-Ifx(22.33.44.55) ftp server ready. Name: 7 331 Password Required for (No Name).
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Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPDCT.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Chapter 8 8 EpsonNet Direct Print 8 About EpsonNet Direct Print EpsonNet Direct Print is a utility program that supports TCP/IP (LPR) printing for Windows Me/98/95/XP/Server 2003/2000/NT 4.0. By using EpsonNet Direct Print, you can search both a printer located in the same segment and one located beyond a router.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPDCT.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee System Requirements Operating systems Windows Me, 98, 95 Windows XP Professional/Home Edition Windows Server 2003 Windows 2000 Server/Professional Windows NT 4.0 Server/Workstation with Service Pack 3.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPDCT.fm 8/21/03 3. Select Install EpsonNet Direct Print, and then click Rev.C A5 size . 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 5. Restart the computer after installation is complete. Your computer is now set up to print with LPR via EpsonNet Direct Print. See the next section to set up your printer.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPDCT.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Adding a printer located in the same segment Follow the steps below to add a printer located in the same segment. 1. Windows Me: Double-click the My Network Places icon. Windows 98/95/NT 4.0: Double-click the Network Neighborhood icon. Windows XP: Click Start and then My Network Places. Under Network Tasks, click View workgroup computers.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPDCT.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 3. Select the Local Segment check box and click OK. 8 8 8 8 8 4. Double-click the Epson_lpr icon to display available printers in the same segment as your computer on the screen. 8 8 8 8 8 5. Double-click the target printer.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPDCT.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee 6. Follow the on-screen instructions provided by the Add Printer wizard. If you are required to install the printer driver, see “Installing the printer driver” on page 182. Adding a printer beyond a router Follow the steps below to add a printer beyond a router. 1. Windows Me: Double-click the My Network Places icon. Windows 98/95/NT 4.0: Double-click the Network Neighborhood icon.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPDCT.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 3. Select the Specific Network Segment check box and enter the IP address and subnet mask of the printer you want to find. Click OK. 8 8 8 8 8 8 4. Double-click the Epson_lpr icon to view the available printers. 8 8 8 8 5. Double-click the target printer.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPDCT.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee 6. Follow the on-screen instructions provided by the Add Printer wizard. If you are required to install the printer driver, see “Installing the printer driver” on page 182. Adding a printer from the Printers folder Follow the steps below to add a printer from the Printers folder. 1. Windows Me: Double-click the My Network Places icon. Windows 98/95/NT 4.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPDCT.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 4. Windows Me/98/95/2000/NT 4.0: Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers. Double-click Add Printer in the Printers folder to start the Add Printer Wizard. Windows XP: Click Start and then Printers and Faxes. Under Printer Tasks, click Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard. Windows Server 2003: Click Start and then Printers and Faxes.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPDCT.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee 7. Select the target printer listed under Epson_lpr or EpsonPeripheralNetwork and click OK. 8. Click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. If you are required to install the printer driver, see “Installing the printer driver” on page 182. Installing the printer driver Install the printer driver which comes with your printer. 1.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPDCT.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 7. Select the model name of the printer, and 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. 8. Click Finish and follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPDCT.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Configuring the Printer Port Follow the steps in the appropriate section below to configure the printer port. The printing speed will differ depending on the selections that you make. Windows Me/98/95/NT 4.0 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers. 2. Right-click the target printer and click Properties. 3. Windows Me/98/95: Click the Details tab and then Port Settings.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPDCT.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 4. Make the appropriate settings for the desired port. LPR standard printing: Select the LPR Printing check box and then the Standard Printing radio button. Print data is spooled by the computer before sending the print job to the target network printer. 8 8 LPR enhanced printing: Select the LPR Printing check box and then the Enhanced Printing radio button.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPDCT.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Windows XP/Server 2003/2000 1. Windows XP: Click Start and then click My Network Places. Under Network Tasks, click View workgroup computers. Under Other Places, click Microsoft Windows Network, and then click Entire Network. Then double-click the EpsonPeripheralNetwork icon. Windows Server 2003: Click Start and then select Windows Explorer.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPDCT.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 4. Make the appropriate settings for the desired port. LPR standard printing: Select the LPR Printing check box and then the Standard Printing radio button. Print data is spooled by the computer before sending the print job to the target network printer. 8 8 LPR enhanced printing: Select the LPR Printing check box and then the Enhanced Printing radio button.
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Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide Epint.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Chapter 9 9 EpsonNet Internet Print 9 About EpsonNet Internet Print EpsonNet Internet Print is a utility program that supports printing across the Internet using Internet Printing Protocol (IPP). Since the print server supports IPP, Internet printing is possible using this utility. You can print or make printer settings from Windows 98/95/NT 4.0 systems that can access the Internet.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide Epint.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee System Requirements Operating systems ❏ Windows 98, Windows 95, or Windows NT 4.0 Server and Workstation ❏ An Intel x86 series or compatible processor Supported products ❏ Epson print servers that support IPP (EpsonNet Internet Print comes with Epson network interface products that support IPP) Installing EpsonNet Internet Print Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet Internet Print. 1.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide Epint.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Setting Up Your Printer Using EpsonNet Internet Print 9 EpsonNet Internet Print supports printing across the Internet using Internet Printing Protocol. Follow the steps below to set up the printer. Note: Before following the steps below, you must make the appropriate IPP settings in EpsonNet WinAssist/WebAssist. See “IPP” on page 72 or “IPP” on page 216 for instructions on setting up IPP.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide Epint.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee 4. The following screen appears. The address you set here becomes the port for Internet printing. Make the settings described below. Enter Printer URI: Enter the target printer’s URI up to 49 characters. The URI you set here must be same as the IPP URL you have set for the IPP setting screen in EpsonNet WinAssist/WebAssist.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide Epint.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Port Number: Enter the port number of the proxy server (from 0 to 65535). Get Printer Attributes: When you select this box and click OK, EpsonNet Internet Print communicates with the printer and acquires information, so it may take a few minutes before a message appears. This setting is available only when creating a port. Get status every 20 sec.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide Epint.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee ❏ If the printer power is off or there is a problem on the network, the Get status every 20 sec check box is automatically cleared. If this happens, make sure that the printer power is on and the printer is correctly connected on the network, and then select the Get status every 20 sec check box again. 5. Click OK to save settings. 6.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide Epint.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 9. Select the port added by EpsonNet Internet Print in the previous section. Click Next. 9 9 9 9 9 10. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. 9 11. If a dialog box instructing you to install EPSON Status Monitor 2 or EPSON Status Monitor 3 appears, click Cancel and terminate the installation.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide Epint.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Windows NT 4.0 1. Be sure that TCP/IP is correctly installed and setup in the computer and a valid IP address is set for the computer and printer. 2. Make sure that the IPP settings in EpsonNet WinAssist or EpsonNet WebAssist are correct. See “IPP” on page 72 or “IPP” on page 216 for instructions on settings for IPP. 3. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers. 4.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide Epint.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 7. The following screen appears. The address you set here becomes the port for Internet printing. Make the settings described below. 9 9 9 9 9 9 Enter Printer URI: Enter the target printer’s URI (up to 127 characters). The URI you set here must be the same as the IPP URL you set for the IPP configuration in EpsonNet WinAssist/WebAssist.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide Epint.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Port Number: Enter the port number of the proxy server (from 0 to 65535). Get Printer Attributes: When you select this box and click OK, EpsonNet Internet Print communicates with the printer and acquires information, so it may take a few minutes before a message appears. This setting is available only when creating a port. Get status every 20 sec.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide Epint.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 8. Click OK to save the settings. 9. Select the printer driver, and follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. Note: When you are using EPSON Status Monitor 3 and printing from EpsonNet Internet Print, the message "A communication error has occurred." appears. To clear this message, right-click the printer icon, select Document Defaults, and select the Utility tab.
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Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPNET.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Chapter 10 10 EpsonNet WebAssist 10 About EpsonNet WebAssist 10 EpsonNet WebAssist is a web-based software designed to configure the printer for use on a network. By typing the IP address of the print server for the URL in your browser, you can start EpsonNet WebAssist that allows you to configure the print server for TCP/IP, NetWare, MS Network, AppleTalk, IPP, and SNMP.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPNET.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee About Web browser setting When running EpsonNet WebAssist, be sure not to use a proxy server to access the Internet. If the Access the Internet using a proxy server check box is selected, you cannot use EpsonNet WebAssist. Use the following steps to clear the Access the Internet using a proxy server check box. 1.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPNET.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Follow the steps below to change the IP address using EpsonNet WebAssist. 10 1. Turn on your printer. 2. Run EpsonNet WebAssist using one of the following ways. ❏ Run EpsonNet WinAssist or EpsonNet MacAssist. 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 print server directly.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPNET.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Note: If you want to configure a protocol other than TCP/IP, see “Configuration - Network Screens” on page 211. 4. Select the 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.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPNET.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size ❏ If Set Using Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) is enabled, a private IP address is automatically assigned to the print server even when there are no DHCP servers on your system or your network. ❏ If the Dynamic DNS function is not supported, we recommend that you select Manual and then enter an IP address.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPNET.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee 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.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPNET.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size 15. If the message “Configuration change is complete!” appears on your screen, the update is complete. 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.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPNET.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Index Home Links to the opening screen. Favorite Links to a Web site previously defined by the administrator. Help Links to Help. About WebAssist Links to the copyright and version information for EpsonNet WebAssist. EPSON logo Links to the Epson Web site (http://www.epson.com). Menu Information General Displays the print server information.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPNET.fm 8/21/03 IPP Configure the desired settings for IPP. SNMP Configure the desired settings for SNMP. Time Configure the desired settings for time. Rev.C A5 size 10 10 Configuration - Optional Administrator Type the name of the administrator and a link to a favorite Web site. Reset Resets the printer and returns to the default settings. Password Set the password to protect settings.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPNET.fm 8/21/03 210 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Printer Status The background color of the text box indicates the printer's status. Green indicates that the printer is idle or printing. Yellow indicates that either the paper or toner is low. Red indicates that either the paper or toner is completely out, the printer is offline, there is a paper jam, the cover is open, or an error has occurred.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPNET.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Configuration - Network Screens 10 Ethernet 10 Items Explanations Speed/Duplex Setting Select an appropriate Ethernet speed and duplex setting. Normally, Auto can be selected. If you select a setting other than Auto, make sure the setting corresponds to the type of hub you are using.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPNET.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Print Server Mode/NDS/Bindery Items Explanations Print Server Name Enter the print server’s name (up to 47 characters). Polling Interval Enter the polling interval in seconds. NetWare Password Enter the password (up to 20 characters) you use when you log in to the print server. NDS Tree Name For the NDS Print Server mode only: Enter the NDS tree name (up to 31 characters).
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPNET.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size TCP/IP 10 IP Address Settings Items Explanations 10 Method for Acquiring the IP Address Select a method for acquiring IP addresses. If 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. 10 To set the IP address manually, select Manual.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPNET.fm 8/21/03 Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Rev.C A5 size Host Name and Domain Name Settings Items Explanations Acquire Host Name and Domain Name Automatically Select either Enable or Disable to acquire the host name and domain name from the DHCP server. Host Name Enter the host name supported by Dynamic DNS (between 2 and 63 characters). The total number of characters of the host name and the domain name must not exceed 251.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPNET.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size AppleTalk 10 Items Explanations Use AppleTalk Enable or Disable AppleTalk. Printer Name Enter the name of the printer attached to the print server (up to 32 characters). Zone Name Enter the network zone name (up to 32 characters). To have the zone selected automatically, select Auto for the Network Number Set and enter an asterisk (*) in this text box.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPNET.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee IPP You must make the following settings before setting up the printer for Internet Printing on Windows Me/XP/Server 2003/2000 or using EpsonNet Internet Print on Windows 98/95/NT 4.0. See “About EpsonNet Internet Print” on page 189 for more information. Items Explanations IPP URL Displays the printer’s URL for Internet Printing.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide EPNET.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size SNMP 10 Community 10 Items Explanations Read Only The word “public” always appears. Read/Write Enter the Read/Write community name (up to 32 characters). 10 10 IP Trap Items Explanations Trap Enable or Disable the trap. Address Enter the IP address of the server to which the trap is transmitted. Community Enter the community name (up to 32 characters).
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPNET.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Time Items Explanations Time Displays the time. Click the Get Time button to reload the display. When Time Server is Enable, time is acquired from the time server. Manual Settings If the print server has RTC (Real Time Clock), you can set the time manually. Items Explanations Date Enter the year, month, and day. Time Enter the hour, minutes, and seconds.
R4CB110 User’s Guide Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee EPNET.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Optional Screens 10 Administrator 10 You can link to the Web site specified on this screen when you click Favorite (the name is changeable) in Index. Items Explanations Administrator Name Enter the name of the administrator (up to 255 characters). Location Enter the location of the print server (up to 255 characters).
L R4CB110 User’s Guide EPNET.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Password The password set here protects the settings. You will be asked for the password when you update or change the settings on each setting screen. Passwords are case sensitive. No password is set by default. Items Explanations Old Password Input the old password. New Password Input the new password (up to 20 characters). Re-input Password Re-input the new password.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide Wbmgr.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Chapter 11 11 EpsonNet WebManager 11 About EpsonNet WebManager EpsonNet WebManager is an application designed to manage network devices. It allows network administrators to easily control network devices such as network printers, interface cards, and network adapters attached to a printer.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide Wbmgr.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee System Requirements Note: ❏ Before using EpsonNet WebManager, the computer and other devices must be properly connected to the network. ❏ Since EpsonNet WebManager runs on a web browser, you must install TCP/IP and a web browser first. See the README file for supported browsers.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide Wbmgr.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size EpsonNet WebManager Functions 11 EpsonNet WebManager provides you with the following functions: ❏ Device list function Searches for devices on the network and displays a device list with current status. ❏ Device details function You can make or change the printer settings through EpsonNet WebManager. The setting items in the Device details function will differ depending on the printer.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide Wbmgr.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee EpsonNet WebManager Operating Structure EpsonNet WebManager must be installed in the computer that functions as the network server. You can select the either of the two methods described below to use EpsonNet WebManager. EpsonNet WebManager and a Web browser running on the same PC No special server is required.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide Wbmgr.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size EpsonNet WebManager and a Web browser running on different PCs Install EpsonNet WebManager in the server, and install a Web browser in the client computers. Run the Web browser on a client computer to access EpsonNet WebManager on the server. Multi-platform network administration is possible from Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX platforms through the browser.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide Wbmgr.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Installing EpsonNet WebManager Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet WebManager. 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. The EPSON Installation Program screen opens automatically. If the Installer dialog box does not appear, double-click SETUP.EXE on the CD-ROM. 3. Select Install EpsonNet WebManager, and then click . 4.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide Wbmgr.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Starting EpsonNet WebManager 11 Be sure that TCP/IP is installed, and the IP address or host name is set for the computer. (Register the host name in the hosts file in the Windows directory.) From the server To start EpsonNet WebManager, click Start, point to Programs or All Programs (Windows XP/Server 2003), then EpsonNet WebManager, then select EpsonNet WebManager.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide Wbmgr.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee ❏ Click the question mark button on the current screen so that a help screen appears describing the functions on that page. ❏ Click Start, point to Programs or All Programs (Windows XP/Server 2003), and then select EpsonNet WebManager. Click Online Guide.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide TRBLE.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Chapter 12 12 Troubleshooting 12 General Problems 12 12 Cannot configure the print server 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 “Status sheet button” on page 10.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide TRBLE.fm 8/21/03 Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Rev.C A5 size Cannot communicate with the print server. (The print server does not appear in the printer list of EpsonNet Win/MacAssist.) Cause What to do The Ethernet setting of the print server is not appropriate for your network environment. Check the setting of the HUB or the switch. Remove the print server from the printer, and change the jumper on the board.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide TRBLE.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size The message “Could not complete communicating configuration data” appears when you send settings to the print server. 12 Cause 12 What to do This may happen when using Run Command Prompt from the a dial-up router.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide TRBLE.fm 8/21/03 Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Rev.C A5 size Unable to set the IP address using the arp/ping commands. Cause What to do The print server is not connected to the network. Connect the print server to the network, and check the network environment. The printer is located beyond The printer and the computer must be in the router. the same segment. The Model Name and IP Address do not appear in the EpsonNet WinAssist dialog box.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide TRBLE.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Problems Specific to Your Network Environment 12 Windows Me/98/95 environment 12 A dial-up connection dialog box appears when printing with TCP/IP via EpsonNet Direct Print. 12 Cause What to do 12 You have selected a phone line or modem (for Internet Explorer 4.0x) for the Internet connection.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide TRBLE.fm 8/21/03 Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Rev.C A5 size Windows 2000/NT environment A dial-up connection dialog box appears when printing with TCP/IP via EpsonNet Direct Print. Cause What to do You have selected a phone line or modem (for Internet Explorer 4.0x) for the Internet connection. Printing ends normally after you cancel this dialog box, but the message appears every time you print.
R4CB110 User’s Guide Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee TRBLE.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Cause What to do CREATOR OWNER has been deleted from the Printer Permissions list, or CREATOR OWNER is set to Print or No Access. Add CREATOR OWNER by clicking the Add button in the Printer Permissions dialog box, or set CREATOR OWNER to Manage Documents (default setting). 12 12 12 Macintosh environment 12 Printers do not appear in Chooser.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide TRBLE.fm 8/21/03 Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Rev.C A5 size NetWare environment Nothing prints even though clients have sent data to the printer. Cause What to do Clients may not be registered, or the print server may not be logged in to the NetWare server. Make sure clients are registered as users of the print queue and the print server. Also, make sure the print server is logged in to the NetWare server.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide TRBLE.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Cause What to do The printer is turned off. Turn on the printer. 12 The printer is not in the same To search for print servers in other segments, use Search Options of segment as the computer EpsonNet WinAssist. where you installed EpsonNet WinAssist.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide TRBLE.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Setting the Interface Mode The print server automatically selects an interface mode by default. If you want to change the interface mode of the print server, use EpsonNet Win/Mac/WebAssist or the jumpters on the print server.
R4CB110 User’s Guide Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee TRBLE.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size ❏ Do not change any jumpers other than those listed in following table. 12 12 12 12 12 JP7 JP6 JP5 JP4 12 .
L R4CB110 User’s Guide TRBLE.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee For example, if you want to set to 10Base and Full Duplex, pull out the jumper of JP4 and JP6, and put it over the two pins. The following illustration indicates that JP4 and JP6 are closed and JP5 and JP7 are opened. JP5 (opened) JP4 (closed) JP7 (opened) JP6 (closed) 4.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide TIPS.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Appendix A A Tips for Administrator A Selecting a Printing Method If necessary, use this section to help you select a printing method. A A Printing from Windows Check if there is a Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT print server on your network, and then use the suggestions below. Note: Only the recommended printing methods are introduced here.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide TIPS.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Printing from Macintosh Use AppleTalk to print from Macintosh. See “Macintosh” on page 30. Features of the Printing Methods This section describes features of the printing methods available for you to choose. LPR (TCP/IP) printing Advantages ❏ No computer as a print server is required. ❏ No special utility for Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT is required.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide TIPS.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Internet printing A Advantages A ❏ No proxy server (computer) is required. ❏ You can print to the printer over the Internet. A Disadvantages ❏ EPSON Status Monitor 2 or 3 cannot be used. ❏ TCP/IP and DNS settings are required. A ❏ For Windows Me/98/95, EpsonNet Internet Print must be installed on all computers used for printing.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide TIPS.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Setting an IP Address Using the arp/ping Command If you are using UNIX or OS/2, you need to use the arp and ping command to set the IP address of the print server. You can also use these commands with Windows Me/98/95/XP/Server 2003/2000/NT 4.0, if you have correctly installed TCP/IP networking on these systems.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide TIPS.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Checking the LAN A First, you need to check that the computer can reach to other computer in the same segment, as follows: 1. Set the default gateway to the host on which you are setting up the print server. If there is a server or a router which acts as a gateway, enter the address of the server or the router. If there is no gateway, enter the IP address of your computer as a gateway address.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide TIPS.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Setting and checking the new IP address To set the new IP address of the print server which you have obtained from your network administrator, use the ping command and arp command with the -s flag (create an ARP entry).
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide TIPS.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Instructions on Using a Dial-Up Router A This section describes instructions on using a dial-up router. If DHCP is used to assign an IP address of the printer and the Dynamic DNS function is not supported, you need to change the printer port setting every time you turn on the printer.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide TIPS.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Function of Universal Plug and Play When you connect your printer to the network, the printer is automatically assigned with an IP address, and the printer's icon appears in the My Network Places folder. By double-clicking the printer's icon, you can access EpsonNet WebAssist for basic information about the printer, such as manufacturer, model name, location, and administrator’s name.
Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee R4CB110 User’s Guide TIPS.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Uninstalling Software A Follow the steps below to uninstall the network software. A Windows Me/98/95/2000/NT 4.0 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. Select the utility you want to uninstall, and then click the Add/Remove button (Windows Me/98/95/NT 4.0) or the Change/Remove button (Windows 2000). 4.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide TIPS.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee 3. In the License dialog box, read the License Agreement, and then click the Accept button. 4. Select Uninstall from the pull down menu. 5. Click the Uninstall button. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete uninstallation. Note: You can also uninstall EpsonNet MacAssist by dragging the MacAssistxxx folder (Mac OS 8.x to 9.x) or the EpsonNet MacAssist OSX x.
R4CB110 User’s Guide Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee SPEC.fm 8/21/03 Rev.C A5 size Appendix B B Specifications B Print Server Specification B Network Interface: RJ-45 connector Button: Status sheet button Jumper: Four jumpers Status Lights: Status light, Data light B B B Regulatory Approvals Rated voltage: Rated current: Current consumption: B B DC 5 V±5% 1.1 A Less than 1.0 A B EMC: FCC part 15 subpart B Class B CSA C108.8 Class B CISPR Pub.
L R4CB110 User’s Guide SPEC.fm 8/21/03 Proof Sign-off: KOW M. Arai H. Tomizawa K. Nishi NOC K. Lee Rev.C A5 size Reliability MTBF: 10,000 hours (power on, 100% duty) MTTR: N/A Environmental Operating Temperature: 10 to 35° C (50 to 95° F) Storage Temperature: -20 to 50° C (-4 to 122° F) Operating Humidity: 15 to 85% RH Storage Humidity: 5 to 95% RH Operating Vibration: 0.15 G (5 to 55 Hz) Storage Vibration: 0.5 G (5 to 55 Hz) Shock: 1G Network Software NetWare 3.x, 4.x, 5.
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