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Contents Introduction About Your Print Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 2 How to Set Up the Print Server Connecting the Print Server to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting an IP Address Using EpsonNet WinAssist . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting an IP Address Using EpsonNet MacAssist . . . . .
Chapter 4 EpsonNet MacAssist Configuration Utility About EpsonNet MacAssist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Menu Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Network path search setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Search options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LPR printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Internet printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Microsoft Network Shared printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing a printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the NET USE command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the NDPS Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 Outline of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 Making the printer environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 Creating an NDPS Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 Creating a Printer Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Configuring for NetWare using EpsonNet WinAssist . . . . .
Chapter 9 EpsonNet Internet Print About EpsonNet Internet Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing EpsonNet Internet Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up Your Printer Using EpsonNet Internet Print . . . . . . . Windows 98/95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windows NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 11 EpsonNet WebManager About EpsonNet WebManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214 EpsonNet WebManager Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215 EpsonNet WebManager Operating Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216 Installing EpsonNet WebManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218 Starting EpsonNet WebManager. . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix B Specifications Print Server Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regulatory Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reliability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Network Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction About Your Print Server The EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx External Print Server is a print server that lets you connect an Epson printer equipped with a parallel interface directly to your network. Just attach the print server to your printer’s parallel interface connector, and connect it anywhere on your network.
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. ❏ When installing or uninstalling the print server, be sure to remove the Ethernet cable, turn off your printer, and then unplug an AC adapter to avoid electric shock.
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. Note: ❏ This guide is written for network administrators, and many of the steps included here require detailed network knowledge and administrator rights.
Package Contents Your print server package includes the following items: ❏ Print server (The utility EpsonNet WebAssist is pre-installed on this server.
Operating Environment The print server supports the following environments. OS Version - Windows 98 Windows 98 SE Windows 95 Protocol TCP/IP (using EpsonNet Direct Print) IPP (using EpsonNet Internet Print) NetBEUI Windows Me - TCP/IP (using EpsonNet Direct Print) IPP NetBEUI - Windows XP (Home, Professional) TCP/IP (using LPR or Standard TCP/IP Port) IPP Windows Server 2003 Windows 2000 (Professional, Server) Windows NT® 4.
OS Version Protocol OS/2 (OS/2 WarpTM Connect, OS/2 Warp Server) V3 V4 TCP/IP (lprportd) NetBEUI UNIX Sun OS 4.1.4 or later: SPARCTM lpr, ftp SunSoft SolarisTM 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 3.2.5 or later and 4.1.3 or later Note: ❏ Only the Intel version of Windows NT is supported. ❏ The multi-user environment of Mac OS 9 is not supported.
Features of the Print Server ❏ Connects an Epson printer equipped with a parallel interface connector to the network. ❏ Supports multiple protocols, such as TCP/IP, NetWare, NetBEUI, AppleTalk, and IPP. ❏ Supports 100Base full duplex, 100Base half duplex, 10Base full duplex, and 10Base half duplex. ❏ Supports DHCP. ❏ Supports Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) that assigns an IP address automatically to the print server even if there is no DHCP server on the network.
Print Server Operation The status lights and status sheet provide you with important information about the operation and configuration of the print server.
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 three colors (red, green, and orange). The Data light is green.
Before you start configuring the print server, be sure to press and hold down the status sheet button on the print server for one to two seconds to print a status sheet. A status sheet provides important information about the print server, such as MAC address, printer settings, and the printer’s current status. Press the status sheet button once to print a simple status sheet, or twice to print a full status sheet.
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. ❏ EpsonNet MacAssist is a Macintosh-based configuration utility for administrators that allows you to configure the print server for TCP/IP, AppleTalk, and IPP. See “About EpsonNet MacAssist” on page 77.
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.
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. Make sure the necessary components (such as TCP/IP, NetBEUI, etc.
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 77. 7. Select a printing method. Select a printing method appropriate for your network environment and operating system.
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. See the section in this chapter appropriate for your operating system.
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.
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.
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. 4. For LPR, Internet, Microsoft Network Shared printing: Double-click TCP/IP on the Configuration menu to open the TCP/IP Properties dialog box. Set the IP address, the subnet mask, etc. and then click OK. 5. Restart the computer. The necessary components are now installed.
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.
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. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Install to install them, as described below.
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. Click Start, point to Control Panel, and then point to Network Connections. Select Local Area Connections. 1 1 1 1 2. Click the Properties button. 3.
The following table lists the components required for configuring the print server with EpsonNet WinAssist. EpsonNet WinAssist’s setting screens Necessary components TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap) Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) MS Network Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap) Latest Novell Client downloaded from the Novell Web site The following table lists the components required for network printing.
5. For LPR, Internet, Microsoft Network Shared printing: Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) on the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box to open the Internet Protocols (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box. Set the IP address, the subnet mask, etc. and then click OK. 6. Restart the computer. 1 1 1 The necessary components are now installed. Go to the next chapter “How to Set Up the Print Server” on page 31.
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.
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.
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. 5. For LPR, Internet, 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.
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.
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.
To use NetBEUI, select the Protocols tab and then click Add. Select NetBEUI from the list and then click OK. Select the Services tab and then click Add. Select Workstation from the list and then click OK. For printing via NetWare server: Download the latest Novell Client from the Novell website 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 1 1 5. Restart the computer. The necessary components are now installed.
Macintosh To assign an IP address and subnet mask to your Macintosh, follow the steps below. Note: You can print using only the AppleTalk protocol and configure the print server with EpsonNet MacAssist. In Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x, select Ethernet or Built-in Ethernet on the AppleTalk Control Panel. Then configure the print server with EpsonNet MacAssist. In OS X, AppleTalk must be enabled and EPSON AppleTalk must be selected in Print Center. Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x 1.
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. 2 2 Connecting the Print Server to the Network Follow the steps below to connect the print server to the network.
Note: ❏ Use a Category 5 twisted-pair cable to connect the print server to the network. ❏ The print server will automatically use DHCP to obtain an IP address. If it cannot get an IP address this way, it will use the private IP address of 192.168.192.168. ❏ Do not connect the print server and the computer directly. Be sure to use a hub to connect the print server to the network. 4. Turn the printer on. 5. Plug the AC adapter’s power cord into a grounded electrical outlet. Then connect it to the AC adapter.
Now, you can configure the print server for the network using EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist. Go to “Installing EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist” on page 33. 2 2 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 2 2 2 2 Install EpsonNet WinAssist on the computer to configure the print server.
Installing EpsonNet WinAssist 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, the program 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. The EPSON Installation Program starts automatically. If the Installer dialog box does not appear, double-click SETUP.EXE on the CD-ROM. 3.
Installing EpsonNet MacAssist 2 Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet MacAssist. 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2 2. Mac OS 8.x to 9.x: Double-click the EpsonNet MacAssist folder, then the EpsonNet MacAssist Installer icon. 2 Mac OS X: Double-click the Mac OS X folder, then the EpsonNet MacAssist folder, then the EpsonNet MacAssist Installer icon.
Setting an IP Address Using EpsonNet WinAssist This section explains how to use EpsonNet WinAssist to configure the print server. Note: ❏ Check that the necessary protocols are installed on the computer. ❏ Make sure the printer is turned on. ❏ The computer to use for the following steps must be in the same segment as the print server. ❏ The sample screens are taken from Windows 98 using EpsonNet WinAssist. Other systems may differ in appearance, but the instructions are the same, except as noted. 1.
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 segments by using Search Options from the Tool menu. See “Search options” on page 53 for more information. ❏ The Launch Browser button can be used only if a valid IP address is assigned to the printer. ❏ The print server does not have a default IP address.
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. Note: ❏ The network administrator must confirm any changes made to the IP address settings. ❏ When Automatic 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.
7. To assign an IP address manually, enter the IP address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway. Be sure the IP address does not conflict with any other devices on the network. Note: If there is a server or a router functioning as a gateway, enter the IP address of the server or the router for the gateway address. If there is no gateway, leave the default values there. 8. Click the Extended Settings button if you want to make extended settings, such as Dynamic DNS and Universal Plug and Play functions.
9. Select Acquire DNS server address automatically if you want to acquire the DNS server address using the DHCP server. If you want to enter the DNS server address manually, click the Add button and then enter the IP address of the DNS server. Click OK. 10. Select 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 enter manually, enter the host name and the domain name in the text boxes. 11.
15. If you set a password, enter your password (up to 20 characters) and then click OK to save the settings. If you are entering a password for the first time, click Change and set the password. See “About Password” on page 75 for more information. Follow the on-screen instructions. After the update is complete, refresh the configuration by selecting Refresh from the View menu.
Setting an IP Address Using EpsonNet MacAssist This section explains how to use EpsonNet MacAssist to configure the print server. Note: ❏ Make sure the printer is turned on. ❏ The computer to use for the following steps must be in the same segment as the print server. ❏ Make sure that Ethernet is selected for Connect via in the AppleTalk and TCP/IP control panels according to your network environment. 1. Double-click the EpsonNet MacAssist icon. 2.
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 80 for more information. ❏ The Launch Browser button can be used only if a valid IP address is assigned to the printer. ❏ The print server does not have a default IP address.
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. Note: ❏ The network administrator must confirm any changes made to the IP address settings. ❏ When Automatic 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.
7. To assign an IP address manually, enter the IP address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway. Be sure the IP address does not conflict with any other devices on the network. Note: If there is a server or a router functioning as a gateway, enter the IP address of the server or the router for the gateway address. If there is no gateway, leave the default values there. 8. Click the Extended Settings button if you want to make extended settings, such as Dynamic DNS and Universal Plug and Play functions.
9. Select Acquire DNS server address automatically if you want to acquire the DNS server address using the DHCP server. If you want to enter the DNS server address manually, click the Add button and then enter the IP address of the DNS server. Click OK. 10. Select 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 enter manually, enter the host name and the domain name in the text boxes. 11.
15. If you set a password, enter your password (up to 20 characters), then click OK to save the settings. If you are entering a password for the first time, click Change Password and set the password. For more information on passwords, see “About Password” on page 89. c 2 Caution: Sending new settings to the print server can take 2 or 3 minutes. Wait until the update is complete before turning off your printer.
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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.
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. View menu: ❏ Refresh Updates to the latest information by searching for the available printers again. Tool menu: ❏ Timeout Set the timeout value between 2 and 120 seconds.
❏ 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). The default value is 6 seconds. A communication error occurs if this time is exceeded.
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. Select the Select All radio button to search for print servers with all the available connections and protocols, or select the Select Individually radio button to select the preferred connections and protocols. Select Refresh from the View menu or restart EpsonNet WinAssist for the settings to take effect.
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. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Item Explanation Search specified address Select this check box to search for a print server located outside the router.
List box Displays network addresses and subnet masks that have been registered. 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 following message appears: “The network address XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX that you entered will be added to the list as XXX.XXX.XXX.X.
3 3 3 3 3 3 Item Explanation Search specified addresses The display time can be reduced by selecting this check box and choosing the target networks; any unnecessary or unwanted information is then not obtained. Network Address List Displays all current network addresses. Search Addresses Displays the network address to be searched. Add button Select an address in Network Address List, and then click Add to add the address to Search Addresses (up to 256 addresses).
Firmware update You can update the firmware and EpsonNet WebAssist. Since the firmware update function is for support purposes, 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.
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. Return to Default button Reverts to the factory default settings.
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. 3 3 Note: If the Dynamic DNS function is not supported, we recommend that you select Manual and then enter an IP address.
Extended Settings dialog box When you click the Extended Settings button on the TCP/IP menu, the following dialog box appears.
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. If the DNS is not supported, this check box is dimmed. DNS Server Addresses Displays the DNS server address. To enter the DNS server address, click the Add button. To delete the DNS server address, select the address and then click the Delete button.
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. 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. ❏ You cannot assign the print queue if you have not logged in to the bindery or NDS in the same mode you have selected for Mode.
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.
64 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 a mode: Print Server/Bindery or Print Server/NDS. Frame Type Leave the default frame type as it is. Tree Name For the NDS mode only: Click the Browse button and select the NDS context so the Tree name is also selected. Context For the NDS mode only: Click the Browse button and select the NDS context.
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. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Items Explanations Queue Name Displays the queue name that is assigned to the print server by browsing the queue.
❏ Selecting a queue Click the queue and click OK to select it. ❏ 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. Type a queue name (up to 47 characters). Browse the context, and then select the volume name from the drop-down list.
Remote Printer mode To use the printer in the Remote Printer mode, configure the print server using the following screen. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 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 Remote Printer. Frame Type Leave the default frame type as it is.
Primary Print Server Name Enter the primary print server name (up to 47 characters), which is created by PCONSOLE or NWAdmin. For NDPS Gateway, enter the SAP name you have set for NetWare (up to 47 characters). Printer Port Number Enter the printer port number. For NDPS Gateway, enter the same printer number you have set for NetWare (between 0 and 254). MS Network To use the printer in the Microsoft network environment, configure the print server using the following screen.
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. Print Server Name Enter the print server name (up to 15 characters). Be sure to give a unique name that does not cause conflicts with any other device on the network.
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. ❏ The shared service is installed on the computer.
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. Do not change the entity type unless “epson” appears.
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.
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.
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). Enable IPX Trap 1 or/and 2 Enable or Disable IPX trap 1, 2, or both.
About Password 3 If you set a password, you must enter it 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. When you set a password for the first time, leave the Old Password box blank, and enter a password in the New Password box and in the New Password (again) box (up to 20 characters).
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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. 4 4 Note: ❏ Be sure to use EpsonNet MacAssist included on the Software CD-ROM shipped with this product. 4 ❏ Currently, EPSON printers use AppleTalk in OS 8.6 to 9.x, and EPSON AppleTalk in OS X for printing (except for the EPSON Stylus Photo 2200 and Stylus C82).
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. See “Timeout” on page 79 for more information.
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 necessary. 4 4 4 Select Refresh from the Device menu or restart EpsonNet MacAssist for the settings to take effect.
Search options Search options-AppleTalk To search for the print servers in other zones, set the specific zones in this option. Select Use this method to select search zones 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. The zones obtained from the network environment are displayed on the Zone list. The zones to be searched are displayed on the Search Zone list.
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 Use the search option to search for a print server in another segment. Do not select it if the print server you want to configure is located in the same segment. Enter the network address and subnet mask (valid range 0 to 255).
Details of the Configuration Dialog Box Information The Information menu shows the various print server parameters as described below. 82 Parameters Explanations MAC Address Unique hardware address of the print server. You can check the MAC address on a status sheet.
Model Name Product name of the printer attached to the print server 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 4 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. Note: If the Dynamic DNS function is not supported, we recommend that you select Manual and then enter an IP address. 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.
Extended Settings dialog box 4 When you click the Extended Settings button on the TCP/IP menu, the following dialog box appears. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Items Explanations 4 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. 4 DNS Server Address Displays the DNS server address.
86 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. Domain Name Leave it blank or enter two or more characters of the domain name supported by Dynamic DNS.
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 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). 4 To have the zone selected automatically, select Automatic to specify the network number and select an asterisk (*) in this text box.
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. Ink Jet, All in One, or Impact Dot Matrix (24 pin): EPSONLQ2 Method of specifying the network number Select the method for acquiring the network number. Automatic is usually preferred.
Items Explanations IPP URL Displays the printer’s URL for Internet Printing. 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). Example: EPSON_IPP_Printer Location Enter the name of the printer’s physical location (up to 64 characters).
❏ Since the new password takes effect after the data is sent to the print server, enter the old password immediately after changing the password. ❏ If you forget your password, you need to initialize the print server. See “Initializing the Print Server” on page 229 for instructions. Configuring the Print Server Using EpsonNet MacAssist EasySetup You can also use EpsonNet MacAssist EasySetup to configure the print server for TCP/IP and AppleTalk printing.
4. 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. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5. Change the printer name if necessary. Click Next.
6. Specify whether to use TCP/IP, and then click Next. (If you select No, proceed to step 8.) 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.
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. If you select Automatic, the IP address of the print server changes every time you turn on the printer, and you need to change the printer port setting accordingly. ❏ To use the DHCP server, make sure it is installed on your computer and configured correctly.
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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. 5 5 LPR printing Since Windows Me/98/95 does not support LPR, standard TCP/IP printing cannot be used.
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. Setting up the printer Connect your computer to a printer through IPP. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers. 2.
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. \\NetBIOS name of print server\Device name of print server 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5. The Add Printer wizard appears. Click Next. 6.
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, then double-click the folder named after your operating system. Click OK. 6. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box. 7. Select the model name of the printer, then click Next.
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. If it is not installed, click Add to install it. 3. Run the command prompt and enter the following command.
Windows XP For Windows XP, the printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer. LPR 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 Local printer attached to this computer, clear Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer, then click Next.
4. Select the Create a new port radio button, then select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list. Then click Next. 5 5 5 5 5 5 5. Enter the IP address of the print server, then click Next.
If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears: 6. Select the Standard radio button, then select EPSON Network Printer. Click Next.
7. Click Finish. 8. See “Installing a printer driver” on page 105 to install the printer driver. 5 5 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. 4.
Note: The printer name portion of the URL is case sensitive. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer. See “Installing a printer driver” on page 105 if necessary. Microsoft Network Shared printing 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, 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.
5. Enter the following in the Printer box or select the printer you want to use from the Shared printers list box, and then 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” below if necessary. Installing a printer driver 5 5 5 5 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.
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, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then select Network Connections. 2. Under LAN or High-Speed Internet, click the Local Area Connection icon. 3. Under Network Tasks, click Change settings of this connection. 4. Check that Client for Microsoft Networks is installed.
Windows Server 2003 For Windows Server 2003, the printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer. LPR printing 5 5 1. Click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes. 5 2. Double-click the Add Printer icon to start the Add Printer wizard, then click Next. 5 3. Click Local printer attached to this computer, clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box, and then click Next.
The Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard dialog box appears. 5. Click Next. 6. Enter the IP address of the print server, and then click Next.
If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears: 5 5 5 5 5 5 7. Select the Standard radio button, then select EPSON Network Printer. Click Next. 5 8. Click Finish. 9. See “Installing a printer driver” on page 111 to install the printer driver. 5 5 Internet printing 5 1. Click Start, then click Printers and Faxes. 2. Double-click the Add Printer icon to start the Add Printer wizard, then click Next. 3. Click A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer, then click Next.
4. Select Connect to a printer on the Internet or on a home or office network. 5. Enter the URL of the target printer using the format below. The URL should be same as the URL you set on EpsonNet WinAssist/WebAssist’s IPP configuration page. http://IP address of printer:631/Printer name Example: http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer Note: The printer name portion of the URL is case sensitive. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer.
Microsoft Network Shared printing 1. Click Start, then click Printers and Faxes. 5 2. Double-click the Add Printer icon to start the Add Printer wizard, then click Next. 5 3. Click A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer, and then click Next. 5 4. Select the Browse for a printer radio button, then click Next. 5 5. Enter the following in the Printer box or select the printer you want to use from the Shared printers list box, then click Next.
Note: If the Add Printer wizard prompts you to select either Keep existing driver or Replace existing driver, be sure to select the Replace existing driver radio button. 8. Click Finish and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When you print using Microsoft Network Shared printing in the Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT environment, see “Using the NET USE command” below for more details.
Windows 2000 5 For Windows 2000, the printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer. 5 LPR printing 5 1. Click Start, point to Settings, then select Printers. 2. Double-click Add Printer to start the Add Printer wizard, then click Next. 3. Click Local printer, clear Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer, then click Next.
4. Select the Create a new port radio button, then select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list. Click Next. 5. Enter the IP address of the print server, then click Next.
If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears: 5 5 5 5 5 5 6. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer. Click Next. 5 7. Click Finish. 8. See “Installing a printer driver” on page 117 to install the printer driver. 5 5 Internet printing 1. Click Start, point to Settings, then select Printers. 2. Double-click Add Printer to start the Add Printer wizard, then click Next. 3. Select the Network printer radio button, then click Next. 4.
5. Enter the URL of the target printer using the format below. The URL should be same as the URL you set on EpsonNet WinAssist/WebAssist’s IPP configuration page. http://IP address of printer:631/Printer name Example: http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer Note: The printer name portion of the URL is case sensitive. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer. See “Installing a printer driver” on page 117 if necessary. Microsoft Network Shared printing 1.
Installing a printer driver 5 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. 5 5 4. Click Browse. 5. Browse for the folder that contains the driver for your printer, then click Open. 5 5 6. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box. 7. Select the model name of the printer, and then click Next.
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. 2. Right-click the Local Area Connections icon and then select Properties. 3. Check that Client for Microsoft Networks is in the Components list. If it is not installed, click Install to install it. 4.
Windows NT 4.0 5 For Windows NT 4.0, the printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer. LPR printing 5 5 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers. 5 2. Double-click the Add Printers icon. 3. Select the My Computer radio button, and then click Next. 4. Click Add Port in the Add Printer wizard dialog box. 5. Select LPR Port from the Available Printer Port list, then click New Port.
9. See “Installing a printer driver” on page 121 to install the printer driver. 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. See “About EpsonNet Internet Print” on page 183 for more details. Microsoft Network Shared printing 1. Click Start, point to Settings, then select Printers. 2. Double-click Add Printer. 3.
Installing a printer driver 5 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. 5 5 4. Click Browse. 5. Browse for the folder that contains the driver for your printer, then click Open. 5 5 6. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box. 7. Select the model name of the printer, then click Next.
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: 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. 2. If it is not installed, click Add. 3.
Macintosh 5 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 instructions on how to install the printer driver. 5 5 5 Mac OS 8.x to 9.x 5 AppleTalk printing 1. Open Chooser from the Apple menu. 5 2. Click the printer icon. 3. Select the zone containing the printer. 5 4. Select the printer name from the list. 5 5. Make sure AppleTalk is active. 6.
Mac OS X AppleTalk printing 1. Open the Application folder. 2. Open the Utilities folder. 3. Open Print Center, then click Add. 4. Select AppleTalk from the drop-down list then select the zone from the drop-down list. 5. Select EPSON AppleTalk from the drop-down list. 6. Select the printer from the drop-down list. 7. Select All from Page Setup drop-down list. 8. Click Add. TCP/IP printing 1. Open the Application folder. 2. Open the Utilities folder. 3. Open Print Center, and then click Add. 4.
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). 5 5 LPR printing 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 5 2. Click the Printing tab.
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. 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6. Save the settings you made in the TCP/IP Configuration dialog box, and restart your computer.
Setting up your printer 1. Double-click Template from the OS/2 System folder. 2. Drag Printer to your desktop to create a printer. 3. Double-click the Printer icon. 4. Select Properties from the control menu, then click the Output Port tab. 5. From the Output Port list box, select one from \PIPE\LPD0 to \PIPE\LPDn (where n is the maximum number of LPD ports). The \PIPE\LPD -Settings dialog box will appear.
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. 5 5 5 5 5 5 7. Close the Printer icon to exit printer configuration. 5 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. Then click the Output Port tab. 3. Select the port. 4. Connect to the printer from the command line.
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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 4.1/4.11/4.2 (NDS, Bindery emulation) IntranetWare (NDS, Bindery emulation) NetWare 5.0/5.1 (NDS, NDPS) NetWare 6.
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. Print Server mode (NDS/Bindery Print Server): ❏ High-speed printing with direct printing ❏ Uses the NetWare user account ❏ Can connect up to 8 file servers simultaneously ❏ Can register up to 32 print queues Remote Printer mode: ❏ A NetWare user account is not required.
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. RIP/SAP controls the communication.
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. If more than one frame type is used on the same network, bind all the frame types to the NetWare servers and IPX routers. For NetWare 5.
Using Bindery Print Server (NetWare 3.x/4.x) This section contains instructions on using the print server in the Print Server mode on NetWare 3.x/4.x/IntranetWare with Bindery emulation. 6 6 Note: The print server in the Print Server mode of NetWare 3.x does not allow you to use the Print Server status display control with PCONSOLE. 6 1. Turn on your printer. 6 2. From any NetWare client, log in to the target NetWare server with supervisor privileges. You must log in with the bindery connection.
Using NDS Print Server (NetWare 4.x/5.x/6.0) This section contains instructions for using the print server in the Print Server mode on NetWare 4.x, IntranetWare, NetWare 5.x, or NetWare 6.0 with NDS mode. 1. Turn on your printer. 2. From any NetWare client, log in to the target context of the NDS tree as an ADMIN. 3. Configure the print server using EpsonNet WinAssist. See “NetWare” on page 62 for details. If NetWare objects are already created, you can also use EpsonNet WebAssist (requires TCP/IP).
Using Remote Printer Mode (NetWare 3.x) 6 For NetWare 3.x users, follow the steps below to make the printer environment with PCONSOLE. 6 Creating print queues in a file server 6 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. 6 6 6 3. Press the Insert key on your keyboard and enter the print queue name. Press Enter.
Creating a print server 1. From the Available Options screen, select Print Server Information and press Enter. 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. From the Print Server Information list, select Print Server Configuration and press Enter. 4.
5. From the Configured Printers list, select Not Installed (port number = 0) and press Enter. 6 6 6 6 6 6. From the Printer configuration screen, type the printer name. Highlight Type and press Enter. Select Remote Parallel, LPT1 for Remote Printer mode. 6 6 6 6 6 6 Note: Be sure to select Remote Parallel, LPT1 for Remote Printer mode. 7. Press Esc; then press Enter to save your changes.
8. Press Esc. 9. Select Queues Serviced by Printer from the Print Server Configuration menu and press Enter. 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. 13. Press Esc to exit PCONSOLE. Configuring for NetWare using EpsonNet WinAssist 1. Turn on your printer. 2.
Using Bindery Remote Printer Mode (NetWare 4.x) 6 Follow the steps below to make the printer environment on NetWare 4.x and IntranetWare with Bindery emulation. 6 Note: ❏ Assign Trusteeships for users if necessary. 6 ❏ Be sure to use PCONSOLE to set the print queue and print server instead of using NWAdmin. 6 Creating objects 1. From any NetWare client, log in to the server as an ADMIN. Make sure to log in with Bindery connection.
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. To create the Printer Object, click the container specified as the Bindery context and select Create from the Object menu, then Printer. Type the printer name and click Create. 9.
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. 6 6 6 Configuring for NetWare using EpsonNet WinAssist 1. Turn on your printer. 2.
Using NDS Remote Printer Mode (NetWare 4.x/5.x/6.0) Follow the steps below to make the printer environment using NWAdmin under NetWare 4.x, IntranetWare, NetWare 5.x, or NetWare 6.0 with NDS mode. Creating objects 1. From any NetWare client, log in to the target context of the NDS tree as an ADMIN. 2. Run the Administrator tool (NWAdmin). 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.
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 6 5. Create a print queue: Click the directory context icon, and select Create from the Object menu, then Print Queue. Type the Print Queue name and select the Print Queue Volume, then click Create. Double-click the print queue object, and register the user.
6. Double-click the Printer Object icon in the NetWare Administrator screen. 7. In the Printer dialog box appears, click Assignments and then click Add. 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. 6 6 6 6 6 6 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. 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. 14. 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.
Configuring for NetWare using EpsonNet WinAssist 1. Turn on your printer. 6 2. Load the print server from the file server’s system console which the print queue volume is set. >LOAD PSERVER print server name you set using NWAdmin 6 3. Configure the print server using EpsonNet WinAssist. See “NetWare” on page 62 for details. If you use the NetWare objects that are already created, you can use EpsonNet WebAssist too. See “NetWare” on page 205 for details.
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: ❏ Download the EpsonNet NDPS Gateway if it’s not bundled with Netware. ❏ Banners cannot be printed with NDPS. ❏ The Status Monitor 3 utility cannot be used with NDPS. ❏ Bind the IP or both IP or IPX protocols on the NetWare server that runs NDPSM.NLM and EPSONGW.
Outline of settings The following 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. Configure the print server using EpsonNet WinAssist. 6 5. Set the printer on the client workstations.
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. Run NetWare Administrator (NWADMN32.EXE) on the client machine. The main browser window appears. 2.
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. ❏ Public Access Printers: NDPS printers that are available to all network users and not associated with an NDS object.
In NetWare Administrator, select the Directory context icon. Select Create from the Object menu, then select NDPS Printer. Enter the Printer Agent name, select Create a new Printer Agent, then click Create. Select the NDPS Manager you have created, and select Novell Printer Gateway for the Gateway Type. Click OK. 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.
In NetWare Administrator, double-click the NDPS Manager object and click the Printer Agent List button. Check that the status of the Printer Agent you have just created is “Idle”. 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).
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. A list of available printers appears. 4. Select the printer you want and click Install. The Novell Printers---Install dialog appears.
❏ 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. Note: The primary server described in this manual indicates a primary time server which offers time to the workstations on the network.
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. There is no problem since this dial-up only occurs at startup.
❏ 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. In this case, the NetWare protocol for the print server is also not available. No dial-up is generated under this condition.
The following problems are common to both Print Server mode and Remote Printer mode. Primary file server (primary print server) Printer Dial-up router Local network File server (print server) Dial-up router Remote network ❏ When the power is turned on Since access is made only to the primary server, no dial-up is generated. ❏ When the print server is not correctly set Since access is made only to the primary server, no dial-up is generated.
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. Your printer is able to function as a remote printer on systems using TCP/IP Ethernet transfer with lpr remote printing protocol, or standard ftp (file transfer protocol).
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.
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. 7 For example: lpsystem -t bsd HOSTNAME 7 3. Create the printer. For example: lpadmin -p Rprinter -s HOSTNAME\aux-T unknown-1 any 7 7 4.
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. Add the printer entry to the \etc\printcap file. For example: Rprinter | ALCXXXX:lp=:rm=HOSTNAME:rp=aux:sd=/var/spool/lpd /PRIFx 4.
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.
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. For example: lpadmin -pRPrinter -v/dev/null -mrmodel -ormHOSTNAME -orpaux 4. Restart the print service. For example: lpshed 5.
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. Enter the name of the printer. 7 For example: Please enter the printer name (q to quit):RPrinter 7 4.
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. Specify whether the created printer is to become the default printer. For example: Would you like this to be the system default printer? (y/n)y 9.
Using the ftp Command 7 ftp commands are common to all UNIX systems. 7 ftp programs use interfaces that are common for all UNIX systems. The following is an example of printing using the ftp command (the entry operations are underlined). 7 7 ftp> open 22.33.44.55 Connected to 22.33.44.55 7 220 PR-Ifx(22.33.44.55) ftp server ready. 7 Name: 331 Password Required for (No Name). 7 Password: 230 User logged in. 7 200 Type set to I. 7 ftp> put binary file 200 PORT command successful.
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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 By using EpsonNet Direct Print, you can search both a printer located in the same segment and one located beyond a router. You can select from LPR standard printing, LPR extension printing, or High-speed printing.
System Requirements Operating systems Windows Me, 98, 95 CPU Pentium 200 MHz (Pentium II or better recommended) Memory 32 MB or more Hard disk space 20 MB or more Installing EpsonNet Direct Print Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet Direct Print. Be sure to install EpsonNet Direct Print on a computer connected to the network. Note: If EpsonNet Direct Print version 1 is installed on your computer, you need to uninstall it before installing EpsonNet Direct Print version 2.
Your computer is now set up to print with LPR via EpsonNet Direct Print. See the next section to set up your printer. Setting Up Your Printer Using EpsonNet Direct Print When setting up a printer to print with LPR, you can add both a printer located in the same segment and one located beyond a router. 8 8 8 8 Note: ❏ Be sure that the computer is connected to the network and TCP/IP is correctly set. 8 ❏ A valid IP address must be set; otherwise the printer does not appear under the Epson_lpr group icon.
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: Double-click the Network Neighborhood icon. 2. Right-click the Epson_lpr icon and select Properties. 3. Select the Local Segment check box and click OK. 4. Double-click the Epson_lpr icon to display available printers in the same segment as your computer on the screen.
5. Double-click the target printer. 8 8 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 179. 8 8 8 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: Double-click the Network Neighborhood icon. 8 8 8 2. Right-click the Epson_lpr icon and select Properties.
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. 4. Double-click the Epson_lpr icon to view the available printers. 5. Double-click the target printer.
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 179. 8 8 Adding a printer from the Printers folder Follow the steps below to add a printer from the Printers folder. 8 1. Windows Me: Double-click the My Network Places icon. Windows 98/95: Double-click the Network Neighborhood icon. 8 8 2. Right-click the Epson_lpr icon and select Properties.
7. Select the target printer listed under Epson_lpr or EpsonPeripheralNetwork and click OK or Next. 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 179.
Installing the printer driver 8 Install the printer driver that came with your printer. 8 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. 8 4. Click Browse. 8 5. Select the CD-ROM drive for Drives, and double-click the appropriate folder for your operating system. Click OK. 8 6. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box. 8 7.
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 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers. 2. Right-click the target printer and click Properties. 3. Click the Details tab and then Port Settings. The EPSON LPR Port dialog box appears.
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. LPR enhanced printing: Select the LPR Printing check box and then the Enhanced Printing radio button. LPR enhanced printing sends the print job to the target network printer without spooling all of the print data. LPR enhanced printing is faster than LPR standard printing.
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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. You can also print via a proxy server using this utility.
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. Insert the Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. If the Installer dialog box does not appear, double-click SETUP.EXE on the CD-ROM. The EPSON Installation Program screen opens automatically. 3. Select Install EpsonNet Internet Print, and then click . 4.
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 209 for instructions on setting up IPP. In the steps below, you will be asked for the IPP URL you set in the IPP setting screen in EpsonNet WinAssist/WebAssist. 9 9 9 Windows 98/95 1. Make sure that TCP/IP is correctly installed and set up in the computer and a valid IP address is set for the computer and printer. 2.
The following screen appears. 4. 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. Do not use the following characters; | \ [ ] { } < > # " ` Format: http://IP address of printer:631/printer name Example: http://192.168.100.
Enter Proxy Server Name: Enter the proxy server name or the IP address of the proxy server. You can enter up to 256 characters, but only 127 characters are valid. Do not use the following characters; | \ []{}<>#"` 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.
❏ When you check the Get Printer Attributes check box and click OK, an error message may appear. Be sure that the printer power is on, and the printer is correctly connected on the network. ❏ 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.
If the following dialog box appears, select Replace existing driver and click Next. 9 9 9 9 9 9 9. Select the port added by EpsonNet Internet Print in the previous section. Click Next. 9 9 9 9 10. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. 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.
Note: ❏ If you delete the port which you set above from the Details tab of the printer properties, you cannot reuse the deleted port name as a new port name (the printer URI) until you restart the computer. Windows NT 4.0 1. Be sure that TCP/IP is correctly installed and set up 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.
The following screen appears. 9 7. The address you set here becomes the port for Internet printing. Make the settings described below. 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. Do not use the following characters; | \ [ ] { } < > # " ` Format: http://IP address of printer:631/printer name Example: http://192.168.100.
Enter Proxy Server Name: Enter the proxy server name or the IP address of the proxy server (up to 256 characters). Do not use the following characters; | \ [ ] { } < > # " ` 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.
❏ If the printer power is off or there is a problem in 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. 8. Click OK to save the settings. 9. Select the printer driver, and follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver.
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Chapter 10 10 EpsonNet WebAssist 10 About EpsonNet WebAssist EpsonNet WebAssist is a web-based software program 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, which allows you to configure the print server for TCP/IP, NetWare, MS Network, AppleTalk, IPP, and SNMP. 10 10 10 10 Supported Web browser 10 ❏ Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.0 or later ❏ Netscape Communicator version 4.
About Web browser setting When running EpsonNet WebAssist, be sure not to use a proxy server to access the Internet. If Access the Internet using a proxy server is selected, you cannot use EpsonNet WebAssist. Use the following steps to clear the check box. 1. Right-click the Internet Explorer icon on the desktop, and then select Properties. 2. Click the Connection tab. 3. Clear the Access the Internet using a proxy server check box.
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. Do not run EpsonNet WinAssist or MacAssist. http://IP address of print server/ 10 10 10 10 10 Example: http://192.168.100.
3. Click TCP/IP under Network on the Configuration menu to view the TCP/IP setting screen. Note: If you want to configure a protocol other than TCP/IP, see “Configuration - Network Screens” on page 205. 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. Note: ❏ The network administrator must confirm any changes made to the IP address settings.
❏ When Auto is selected, DHCP becomes available. To use the DHCP server, make sure it is installed on your computer and correctly configured. See your operating system’s online help for detailed instructions. ❏ If Set Using Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) is enabled, a private IP address is automatically assigned to the print server even when there are no DHCP servers on your system or your network.
8. Select Enable for Acquire DNS Server Address Automatically if you want to acquire the DNS server address using the DHCP server. If you want to enter the DNS server address manually, select Disable and then enter the IP address of the DNS server. 9. Select Enable for Acquire Host Name and Domain Name Automatically if you want to acquire the host name and the domain name using the DHCP server. If you want to specify manually, enter the host name and the domain name in the text boxes. 10.
13. Click Submit and then enter the password to update the settings. The same password is required for EpsonNet WinAssist, MacAssist, and WebAssist. See “Password” on page 212 for more information on setting the password. Note: If you have set the Administrator Name in the Administrator screen, enter the administrator name for the user name. 14. If the message “Configuration change is complete!” appears on your screen, the update is complete.
Opening Screen Any user can access the following screen by typing the IP address of the print server for the URL in your browser. Index 202 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 10 Information General Displays the print server information. NetWare Displays information about NetWare. TCP/IP Displays information about TCP/IP. AppleTalk Displays information about AppleTalk. MS Network Displays information about Microsoft Network. IPP Displays information about IPP. SNMP Displays information about SNMP. 10 10 10 Configuration - Network NetWare Configure the applicable settings for NetWare. TCP/IP Configure the desired settings/method for TCP/IP.
Information General information 204 Items Explanations Administrator Name Administrator name of the printer Location Location of the printer Interface Card Model Name Model of the print server MAC Address Unique hardware address of the print server. You can distinguish the print server by its MAC address.
Configuration - Network Screens 10 NetWare 10 NetWare Basic Configuration 10 Items Explanations Use NetWare Enable or Disable NetWare. Frame Type Leave the default frame type (Auto) as it is. Mode Select an appropriate NetWare mode. 10 When using 4.x/5.x/6.x NDS Print Server, select NDS Print Server. When using 3.x/4.x Bindery Print Server, select Bindery Print Server. When using Remote Printer mode, select Remote Printer. 10 10 10 When not using NetWare, select Standby.
Remote Printer Mode Items Explanations Primary Print Server Name Enter the primary print server name (up to 47 characters). Printer Port Number Enter the printer port number (0 to 254). TCP/IP IP Address Settings Items Explanations 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.
DNS Server Address Settings 10 Items Explanations Acquire DNS Server Address Automatically Select either Enable or Disable to acquire the DNS server address from the DHCP server. DNS Server Address Enter the DNS server address. When the DHCP server does not respond even when Enable is selected for Acquire DNS server address automatically, the DNS server address set here is used.
Universal Plug and Play Settings Items Explanations Use Universal Plug and Play Enables or disables Universal Plug and Play. Device Name Enter the device name. AppleTalk 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).
Print Server Name Enter the print server name, which is the name of a computer on the network (up to 15 characters). Be sure to give a name that is unique on the network. 10 Workgroup Name Enter the workgroup name or domain name (up to 15 characters). 10 Share Name Enter the printer’s shared name (up to 12 characters). LPT1, LPT2, or LPT3, or COM cannot be used.
SNMP Community Items Explanations Read Only The word “public” always appears. Read/Write Enter the Read/Write community name (up to 32 characters). 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). IPX Trap 210 Items Explanations Trap Enable or Disable the trap.
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). Favorite Name Enter the link item name (up to 20 characters) which will be displayed in the Index menu. Favorite URL Enter a URL (up to 64 characters).
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. Note: ❏ The same password can be used for EpsonNet WinAssist, MacAssist, and WebAssist.
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. EpsonNet WebManager offers the following features: ❏ It supports Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX platforms to give network administrators flexibility in managing network devices.
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. EpsonNet WebManager server operating systems EpsonNet WebManager server is the computer where you have installed EpsonNet WebManager.
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. 11 11 11 ❏ Network settings function You can make or change the network interface settings through EpsonNet WebManager.
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. Just install EpsonNet WebManager and a Web browser on the same computer that functions as a server.
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.
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. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Note: ❏ You do not need to install EpsonNet WebManager in the client computer.
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. From the client Run the Web browser and type the IP address (or the host name) of the server and default port number.
Opening the Online Guide After starting EpsonNet WebManager, be sure to read the EpsonNet WebManager’s online reference guide. It provides important information and instructions on using EpsonNet WebManager. You can access the online guide by using any of the following methods: ❏ Run EpsonNet WebManager. From the Help menu, select Online Guide. ❏ Click the question mark button on the current screen so that a help screen appears describing the functions on that page.
Chapter 12 12 Troubleshooting 12 General Problems 12 Cannot configure the print server or cannot print from the network. 12 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 9. If you can print a status sheet, check the network settings; otherwise, set the interface mode of the printer’s control panel to Auto or Option.
Cannot communicate with the print server. (The print server does not appear in the printer list of EpsonNet Win/MacAssist.) Cause What to do Check the setting of the HUB or the The Ethernet setting of the switch. print server is not appropriate for your network environment. Unable to start EpsonNet WinAssist. Cause What to do You have added or deleted protocols after installing EpsonNet WinAssist. Uninstall EpsonNet WinAssist and then reinstall it.
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. computer on which EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist is installed, and then enter the following command: Format: >ROUTE_ADD_the IP address of the print server_ the IP address of the computer (the under bar represents one space) Example: >ROUTE ADD 192.168.192.168 22.33.44.55.
Unable to 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. Cause What to do If a valid IP address is not set, Set a valid IP address.
Problems Specific to Your Network Environment 12 Windows Me/98/95 environment 12 12 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. Connect to the Internet using a local area network or start a dial-up network manually.
Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/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. Connect to the Internet using a local area network or start a dial-up network manually.
Macintosh environment 12 Printers do not appear in Chooser. 12 Cause What to do You may have selected incorrectly for “Connect via” in the AppleTalk Control Panel. Make sure to select Ethernet in AppleTalk Control Panel, and make sure AppleTalk is active in Chooser. Also, check the network equipment including the hub cable. 12 12 12 NetWare environment 12 Nothing prints even though clients have sent data to the printer.
It takes a long time to start EpsonNet WinAssist. Cause What to do The Novell Client service is installed. Double-click Network in Control Panel, and then double-click the network adapter that does not use the IPX/SPX-compatible protocol. Clear the items related to IPX to unbind IPX. The printers on the IPX network do not appear in the EpsonNet WinAssist dialog box. Cause What to do The printer is turned off. Turn on the printer.
Initializing the Print Server 12 To initialize your print server, follow the steps below. 1. Make sure that the printer with the print server is turned off. 2. While holding down the status sheet button, turn the printer on. 3. Hold down the status sheet button for about twenty seconds. The length of time necessary to hold down the status sheet button varies depending on the printer model. The red Status light and green Data light both turn on, indicating the print server is being initialized. 4.
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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. See “Features of the Printing Methods” on page 232 for information on additional methods.
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. ❏ You can see the printer status using EPSON Status Monitor 3. ❏ For Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT, you can create a print log using the event viewer.
Internet printing A Advantages ❏ No proxy server (computer) is required. A ❏ You can print to the printer over the Internet. A Disadvantages ❏ EPSON Status Monitor 3 cannot be used. A ❏ TCP/IP and DNS settings are required. ❏ For Windows Me/98/95, EpsonNet Internet Print must be installed on all computers used for printing. A ❏ For Windows XP/Server 2003/2000, you cannot share the Internet printer.
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. Note: ❏ Make sure that the Set using PING function is enabled on the TCP/IP menu in EpsonNet WinAssist or EpsonNet WebAssist.
Checking the LAN First, you need to check that the computer can reach the 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. 2. Assume that you want to reach the computer having the IP address “192.168.100.101”.
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). Note: In the following procedure, we assume that the MAC address of your print server is 00:00:48:93:00:00 (hexadecimal), and that the IP address which you will be assigning is 192.168.100.201 (decimal). Substitute your values for these addresses when you type in the commands. 1.
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. Therefore, we recommend that you set a valid IP address for the print server by using the one of the following methods. ❏ Set the IP address for the print server manually. Use EpsonNet WinAssist or MacAssist.
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. Right-click the printer’s icon in the My Network Places folder and select Properties.
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. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete uninstallation. Windows XP/Server 2003 A A A A A 1.
Macintosh 1. Double-click the EpsonNet MacAssist Installer icon. 2. Click the Continue button. 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.xx folder (Mac OS X) to the Trash.
Appendix B B Specifications B Print Server Specification B Parallel Interface: IEEE 1284 Network Interface: RJ-45 connector Button: Status sheet button Connector: DC-IN connector Status Lights: Status light B B B Data light B Regulatory Approvals B B EMC: FCC part 15 subpart B Class B CSA C108.8 Class B CISPR Pub.
Reliability MTBF: 10,000 hours (power on, 100% duty) MTTR: N/A (Replacement) Environmental Operating Temperature: 5 to 35° C (41 to 95° F) Storage Temperature: -30 to 70° C (-22 to 158° F) Operating Humidity: 20 to 80% RH Storage Humidity: 5 to 95% RH Operating Vibration: 0.4 G (5 to 55 Hz) Storage Vibration: 1 G (5 to 55 Hz) Shock: 4G Network Software NetWare 3.x, 4.x, 5.
Regulatory Approvals for AC Adapter A120H Safety standards: B B UL1950 CSA C22.2 No.950 AS/NZS3260 B EMC: FCC part 15 subpart B Class B B FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Regulatory Approvals for AC Adapter A192H Safety standards: UL1950 CSA C22.2 No.950 EN60950 AS/NZS3260 EMC: CE Marking: EN 55022 Class B EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 AS/NZS 3548 Class B For European Users This device complies with EU directives, 89/336/EEC. AC Adapter model A192H conforms to CE making requirements in accordance with EC Directives 73/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC.
Index A I AppleTalk, 70, 87, 208 arp, 234, 236 Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA), 38, 44, 59, 84, 199, 206 Initializing the print server, 229 Installation EpsonNet Direct Print, 172 EpsonNet Internet Print, 184 EpsonNet MacAssist, 35 EpsonNet WebManager, 218 EpsonNet WinAssist, 34 Internet printing, 185, 190 Internet Printing Protocol, 183 IntranetWare, 135, 136 IP address, 59, 84, 197, 224 IPP, 72, 88, 209 IP Trap, 74, 210 IPX Trap, 74, 210 B Bindery emulation, 133, 135 C Community, 74, 210 Cont
O U Operating environment, 5 Universal Plug and Play, 61, 86 UNIX, configure for different OS, 162 Using the printer with Macintosh, 123 NetWare, 131 OS/2, 125 UNIX, 161 Windows 2000, 113 Windows Me/98/95, 95 Windows NT 4.