Epson Stylus® Pro 4900 Network Guide
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction About Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About EpsonNet Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessing the EpsonNet Config User’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EpsonNet Config with Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About EpsonNet Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring the Network Interface Using EpsonNet Config With a Web Browser .
Chapter 1 Introduction About Your Printer Your printer has a built-in Ethernet interface and can connect anywhere on your network using 10Base-T or 100Base-TX. The built-in Ethernet interface automatically selects the correct link speed and network protocols when it connects to the network. The network interface supports multiple protocols and automatically detects the protocols being used on your network. You can print from Microsoft® Windows® and Mac OS® X applications.
Note: ❏ This guide is written for network administrators, and many of the steps included in this guide require detailed network knowledge and administrator rights. ❏ The term “network administrator” in this guide refers to the person responsible for maintaining the network. “Administrator” is synonymous with “Supervisor.” ❏ The term “network interface” refers to the built-in Ethernet interface of the printer in this guide. ❏ Some screen shots in this guide may list a printer name other than your printer.
Features of the Network Interface ❏ Connects your Epson printer using a built-in Ethernet interface, which is called the network interface in this manual, to the network. ❏ Supports multiple protocols, such as TCP/IP and Bonjour. ❏ Supports both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX. ❏ Supports DHCP. ❏ Supports Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) that assigns an IP address automatically to the network interface even if there is no DHCP server on the network. ❏ Supports the Dynamic DNS function. ❏ Supports SNMP.
Network Interface Operation Status lights The status lights provide you with important information on the operation of the network interface. Indicates connection type Indicates connection type Flashes when data is Flashes when data transmitted or received is received RJ-45connector connector RJ-45 The light on the left indicates whether the network interface is connected to a 10Base-T (green) or 100Base-TX (orange) network. The light on the right flashes when data is being transmitted or received.
About the Software The software CD provided with your printer includes the following network software. ❏ EpsonNet Config for Windows is a Windows-based configuration utility that allows you to configure the network interface. See “EpsonNet Config for Windows” on page 27. ❏ EpsonNet Config for Macintosh is a Macintosh-based configuration utility that allows you to configure the network interface. See “EpsonNet Config for Macintosh” on page 28.
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing Overview This section describes the general procedure on how to set up the network interface. 1. Check the network interface operation. Check the functions and operations of the network interface, such as the status lights. See “Network Interface Operation” on page 10 for details. 2. Install the necessary network components on your computers.
Windows 7 and Windows Vista For Windows 7 and Windows Vista, use the following procedure to install the necessary components. Note: ❏ The Windows operating system CD may be required during the installation. ❏ When using TCP/IP for printing, you need to set the IP address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway of the computer. 1. Click , click Control Panel, and then click View network status and tasks or double-click Network and Sharing Center. 2.
EpsonNet Config’s setting screens Necessary components TCP/IP, SNMP (IP trap) Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) The following table lists the network components required for network printing. Printing method Necessary components LPR printing Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) 4. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Install to install them. 5.
3. Check if the following network components are in the list. If they are already installed, go to “Connecting the Network Printer to the Network” on page 17. The following table lists the network components required for configuring the network interface with EpsonNet Config.
The following table lists the components required for network printing. Printing method Necessary components LPR printing Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) 4. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Install to install them. 5. For LPR printing: Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) on the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box to open the Internet Protocols (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box. Set the IP address, the subnet mask, etc. and then click OK. 6. Restart the computer.
Setting Up the Network Interface Connecting the Network Printer to the Network Follow the instructions below to connect the network interface to the network. 1. Make sure that your printer is turned off. 2. Connect one end of the network cable to the RJ-45 connector on the printer, and the other end to the network. c Caution: ❏ You must use a Category 5 or higher shielded twisted-pair cable to connect the printer to prevent malfunction.
Configuring the Network Interface After connecting the printer to the network, you need to configure the network interface for use on a TCP/IP network. The following items are used to make network settings on the printer’s control panel (available only when NETWORK SETUP is set to ENABLE): Item Parameter NETWORK SETUP HIDE, SHOW IP ADDRESS SETTING AUTO, PANEL IP,SM,DG SETTING IP ADDRESS 000.000.000.000 to 255.255.255.255 (default setting is 192.168.192.168) SUBNET MASK 000.000.000.000 to 255.255.255.
7. Press r, then press u or d to choose one of the following IP configuration settings: ❏ Choose AUTO if your network uses a DHCP server to provide IP addresses automatically. The printer’s IP address will be obtained from the DHCP server whenever the printer is reset or turned on. ❏ Choose PANEL if you would like to set the printer’s IP settings manually. 8. Press OK. A checkmark (✓) appears next to the setting you selected. 9.
Now you can install the printer software (see “Installing the Printer Software” on page 21). Printing a Network Status Sheet 1. Make sure that the printer is not printing and the LCD displays READY. 2. Press the Menu r button on the printer’s control panel to enter the printer’s menu system. 3. Press d to highlight TEST PRINT, then press r. 4. Press d to highlight NETWORK STATUS SHEET, then press r. 5. Press OK to print the network status sheet.
Installing the Printer Software To print to the network printer, you need to install the printer driver (printer software) on your computer. See the appropriate section below for your operating system. Windows 1. Insert the printer software CD in your CD or DVD drive. 2. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Run Setup.exe. If you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue. 3. Click Install.
4. When you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 5. Select LPT1: as the printer port, then click OK. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all necessary software and manuals, place a link to the Epson Professional Imaging website on your desktop, and register your printer. 7. When you’re done, click Exit and eject the CD. Restart your computer if prompted. See “Adding the Network Port” on page 24 to create a network port for your printer.
Mac OS X 1. Insert the printer software CD in your CD or DVD drive. 2. Double-click the Epson icon. 3. You see this screen: 4. Click the Epson Stylus Pro icon. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer software (including the printer driver and EPSON LFP Remote Panel utility) and register your printer. 6. Click the User’s Guide icon to install the User’s Guide and Network Guide, and to place a link to the Epson Professional Imaging website on your desktop. 7.
Adding the Network Port After installing the printer software on your computer, you need to add the network port. See the appropriate section below for your operating system. Windows 1. Click Start or , click Control Panel, and then click View Devices and Printers (Windows 7), Printer or Printers (Windows Vista), or Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). 2. Right-click Epson Stylus Pro 4900 and select Printer Properties or Properties. 3. Click the Ports tab, then click Add Port. 4.
6. Enter the printer’s IP address, shown on the network status sheet, in the Printer Name or IP Address text box. Then click Next. Note: If you get the IP address from the printer’s control panel, be sure to omit any leading zeros when entering it in the screen above. Example: 192.168.010.193 should be entered 192.168.10.193. 7. On the next screen, click Finish. Note: If the finish screen does not appear, the IP address may be incorrect or there may not be a good Ethernet connection.
Mac OS X See the section below for your printing method. Bonjour Printing 1. Open System Preferences. 2. Open Print & Fax. 3. Click the + button to add a new printer. 4. Select the printer model that is connected with Bonjour. 5. Click Add. You can now use the printer on your network. TCP/IP Printing (Recommended) 1. Open System Preferences. 2. Open Print & Fax. 3. Click the + button to add a new printer. 4. Select the EPSON TCP/IP printer model.
Chapter 3 Network Software This chapter explains how to use the network software provided with your printer. EpsonNet Config for Windows About EpsonNet Config EpsonNet Config allows administrators to configure the network interface. Note: Be sure to use EpsonNet Config included on the software CD shipped with your printer. Accessing the EpsonNet Config User’s Guide The EpsonNet Config User’s Guide contains detailed information on EpsonNet Config.
EpsonNet Config for Macintosh About EpsonNet Config EpsonNet Config allows administrators to configure the network interface. Note: Be sure to use EpsonNet Config included on the software CD shipped with your printer. Accessing the EpsonNet Config User’s Guide The EpsonNet Config User’s Guide contains detailed information on EpsonNet Config. Follow the steps below to access the EpsonNet Config User’s Guide. 1. Double-click the Macintosh HD icon, if necessary.
Supported Web Browsers Windows: ❏ Microsoft Internet Explorer® version 5.0 or later ❏ Netscape Navigator version 7.0 or later ❏ Firefox version 2.0 or later Mac OS X: ❏ Netscape Navigator version 7.0 or later ❏ Apple® Safari® version 1.2 or later ❏ Firefox version 2.0 or later About Web Browser Settings When running EpsonNet Config with Web Browser, do not use a proxy server to access the Internet.
Configuring the Network Interface Using EpsonNet Config With a Web Browser After you have assigned an IP address to the network interface using the printer’s control panel, EpsonNet Config, or a DHCP server, you can configure the network interface using EpsonNet Config with Web Browser. Note: ❏ A Web browser must be installed on your computer. ❏ TCP/IP must be correctly set for the computer and the network interface. Follow the steps below to change the IP address using EpsonNet Config. 1.
Note: ❏ The network administrator must check any changes made to the IP address settings. ❏ When Auto is selected, DHCP becomes available. A DHCP server/router must be available on your network. ❏ If Set Using Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) is enabled, a private IP address is automatically assigned to the network interface even when there are no DHCP servers on your network. ❏ If the Dynamic DNS function is not supported, we recommend that you select Manual and then enter an IP address.
If you want to register the host name and the domain name directly to the DNS server, select Enable for Register Network Interface Address Directly to DNS Server. 10. Select Enable or Disable for Use Universal Plug and Play. Select Enable if you want to use the Universal Plug and Play function on Windows Me or future operating systems. 11. Change the default Universal Plug and Play device name, if desired. This device name is used for Windows that supports the Universal Plug and Play function. 12.
Opening Screen Any user can access Epson NetConfig with Web Browser by typing the IP address of the network interface for the URL in your browser. Top Menu Bar Home Links to the opening screen. Favorite Links to a Web site previously defined by the administrator. Help Links to Help. About EpsonNet Config Links to the copyright and version information for EpsonNet Config. EPSON Logo Links to the Epson Web site (http://www.epson.com).
Configuration - Optional 34 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.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting General Problems Cannot configure the network interface or cannot print from the network. Cause What to do The printer settings or network settings may be wrong. First, check to see if you can print a status sheet, as described in “Printing a Network Status Sheet” on page 20. If you can print a status sheet, check the network settings. Cannot print even if you have assigned the IP address to the computer and the printer.
The message “Could not complete communicating configuration data” appears when you send settings to the network interface. Cause What to do This may happen when using a dial-up router. Run Command Prompt from the computer on which EpsonNet Config is installed, and then enter the following command: Format: >ROUTE_ADD_the IP address of the network interface_ the IP address of the computer (the under bar represents one space) Example: >ROUTE ADD 192.168.192.168 22.33.44.55.
Chapter 5 Uninstalling Software Follow the steps below to uninstall the network software. Windows 7 and Windows Vista 1. Click , click Control Panel, and then click Uninstall a program. 2. Select the utility you want to uninstall, and then click the Uninstall/Change button. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete uninstallation. Windows XP 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Add or Remove Programs. 2.
6. Select Uninstall from the pull down menu. 7. Click the Uninstall button. 8. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete uninstallation. Note: You can also uninstall EpsonNet Config by dragging the folder to the Trash.
Index A Adding printer (Macintosh), 26 Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA), 31 B Bonjour printing, 26 C Cable, network, 10 Configuring network interface control panel, 18 to 20 EpsonNet Config with Web Browser, 30 to 32 Connector, network, 10 Control panel, configuring network interface, 18 to 20 D Default gateway, 19, 31 DHCP, 11 Dynamic DNS, 31 E EpsonNet Config (Web Browser), 28 EpsonNet Config Macintosh, 28 Windows, 27 EpsonNet Config with Web Browser password, 34 settings, 33 to 34 using, 30 to
Problems, solving, 35 to 36 Protocols, 8 R Resetting network interface, 34 RJ-45 connector, Network connector, 10 Router, 31 S Setting the IP address, 30 Software, uninstalling, 37 to 38 Status lights, 10 Status sheet, printing, 20 Subnet mask, 19, 31 T TCP/IP, 30 definition, 11 setting up in Windows, 13 to 16 setting up on Macintosh, 16, 26 Troubleshooting, 35 to 36 U Uninstalling network software, 37 to 38 Universal Plug and Play, 32 W Windows adding network port, 24 to 25 installing printer driver,
