® Network Guide
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 5 About Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EpsonNet Config with Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About EpsonNet Config with Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring the Network Interface Using EpsonNet Config with Web Browser . . . . . Opening Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Information - Network Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1 Introduction About Your Printer Your printer has a built-in Ethernet interface and can connect anywhere on your network using 10Base-T or 100Base-TX. The built-in Ethernet interface, which is called the network interface in this manual, automatically selects the correct standard when it connects to a network. In addition, it supports and automatically selects the IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3, Ethernet II, and Ethernet SNAP network protocols.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes w c Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. Operating Environment The network interface supports the following environments.
❏ Supports Bonjour on Mac 10.4.x and above. Network Interface Operation Status lights The indicator lights on the network interface provide you with important information on the operation of the network interface. Orange light indicates100Base-TX connection Flashes green when data is received The light on the left side indicates whether the network interface is connected to 10Base-T or 100Base-TX. The light is orange when the connection is 100Base-TX, green when the connection is 10Base-T.
About the Software The software CD-ROM provided with your printer includes the following network software. ❏ EpsonNet Config for Windows is a Windows-based configuration utility for administrators that allows you to configure the network interface for various protocols such as TCP/IP, MS Network, IPP, and SNMP. See “EpsonNet Config for Windows” on page 25.
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing Overview This section describes the general procedure on how to set up the network interface. 1. Check the network interface operation. Check the functions and operations of the network interface, such as status lights and RJ-45 connector. See “Network Interface Operation” on page 7 for details. 2. Select a printing method. Select a printing method appropriate for your network environment and operating system.
Selecting a Printing Method Printing from Windows Check if there is a Windows Vista or XP print server on your network, and then use the suggestions below. Note: Only the recommended printing methods are introduced here. If no Windows Vista or XP print server exists Use TCP/IP printing via LPR. See “Installing Network Components on Your Computer” on page 11. If a Windows Vista or XP print server exists On the server, set the printer to connect with LPR and turn it into a shared printer.
Installing Network Components on Your Computer Before configuring the network interface and printing from the computer, you need to install the necessary components (such as TCP/IP) and assign an IP address and subnet mask for your computer, depending on the printing method you want to use. See the section in this chapter appropriate for your operating system. Windows Vista For Windows Vista, use the following procedure to install the necessary components. 1.
4. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Install to install them. 5. For LPR or Internet printing: Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) on the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box to open the Internet Protocols Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties dialog box. Set the IP address, the subnet mask, etc. and then click OK. 6. Restart the computer. The necessary components are now installed. Go to the section “Connecting the Network Interface to the Network” on page 14.
The following table lists the components required for configuring the network interface with EpsonNet Config. EpsonNet Config’s setting screens Necessary components TCP/IP, IPP, SNMP (IP trap) Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) MS Network Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) The following table lists the components required for network printing.
Setting Up the Network Interface Connecting the Network Interface to the Network Follow the instructions below to connect the network interface to the network. 1. Make sure that your printer is turned off. 2. Connect one end of the network cable to the RJ-45 connector on the network interface, and the other end to the network. c Caution: ❏ You must use a Category 6 shielded twisted-pair cable to connect the network interface to prevent malfunction.
6. Press l, then d to highlight IP ADDRESS SETTING (or GET IP ADDRESS). 7. Press r, then press u or d to choose one of the following IP configuration settings: ❏ Choose AUTO if your network uses a DHCP server to configure your network devices’ IP settings automatically. ❏ Choose PANEL if you would like to configure the printer’s IP settings manually. 8. Press Enter. An asterisk appears next to the setting you selected. 9. Press l to go back.
Printing a Network Status Sheet 1. Make sure that the printer is not printing and the LCD displays READY. 2. Press the Menu r button on the printer’s control panel to enter the printer’s menu system. 3. Press d to highlight TEST PRINT, and then press r. 4. Press d to highlight NETWORK STATUS SHEET or NETWORK, then press r. 5. Press Enter to print the Network Status sheet.
4. Select the Create a new port radio button, and then select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list. Then click Next. 5. Enter the IP address of the network interface and then click Next.
6. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer. Click Next. 7. Click Finish. Installing the printer driver 1. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. 3. When you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 4. Select the port you created for the printer, then click OK. 5.
Windows XP Adding the network port 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Printers and Faxes. 2. From the File menu, select Server Properties. You see a window like this one. 3. Click the Ports tab, then click Add Port.
4. Select Standard TCP/IP Port, then click the New Port button. 5. Click Next.
6. Do one of the following: ❏ If you are using DHCP to assign an IP address to the printer, enter the printer’s Host Name or IP address, shown on the network status sheet, in the Printer Name or IP Address text box. Then click Next. ❏ If you manually assigned an IP address to the printer using the control panel or arp/ping method, enter the printer’s IP address, shown on the network status sheet, in the Printer Name or IP Address text box. Then click Next. 7.
8. Make sure that the Device matches the Host Name or IP address shown on the network status sheet, then click Finish. 9. Click the Close button to return to the Server Properties window.
10. Click the Close button to return to the Printers and Faxes window. Installing the printer driver 1. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. 3. When you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 4. Select the port you created for the printer, then click OK. 5. Follow the instructions to finish installing the printer driver.
Macintosh 1. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. Note: Make sure that the printer driver is installed on your Macintosh before following the steps below. See the manual shipped with your printer for instruction on how to install the printer driver. Bonjour printing 1. Open the Applications folder. 2. Open the Utilities folder. 3. Open Printer Setup Utility, and then click Add. 4.
Chapter 3 Network Software This chapter explains how to use the network software provided with your printer. EpsonNet Config for Windows About EpsonNet Config EpsonNet Config is a Windows-based configuration software for administrators to configure the network interface for TCP/IP, NetWare, MS Network, AppleTalk, IPP, and SNMP. Note: ❏ Be sure to use EpsonNet Config included on the printer software CD-ROM shipped with this product.
2. From the Help menu, select EpsonNet Config Help. The EpsonNet Config User’s Guide appears. By clicking the links on the left side of the screen, you can get information on using EpsonNet Config. EpsonNet Config for Macintosh About EpsonNet Config EpsonNet Config for Macintosh is a Macintosh-based configuration software for administrators that allows you to configure the network interface for TCP/IP, AppleTalk, and IPP.
EpsonNet Config with Web Browser About EpsonNet Config with Web Browser EpsonNet Config with Web Browser is a Web-based utility designed to configure the printer for use on a network. By typing the IP address of the network interface for the URL in your browser, you can start EpsonNet Config to allow you to configure the network interface for TCP/IP, MS Network, AppleTalk, IPP, and SNMP. Supported Web browsers Windows: ❏ Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.01 or later ❏ Netscape™ Navigator™ version 4.
Configuring the Network Interface Using EpsonNet Config with Web Browser After you have assigned an IP address to the network interface using the printer’s Control panel, EpsonNet Config for Windows or Macintosh, a DHCP server, or the arp/ping command, you can configure the network interface using EpsonNet Config with Web Browser. Note: ❏ A Web browser must be installed on your computer. ❏ TCP/IP must be correctly set for the computer and the network interface.
❏ If the Dynamic DNS function is not supported, we recommend that you select Manual and then enter an IP address. This is because if you select Auto, the IP address of the network interface changes every time you turn on the printer so that you need to change the printer port setting accordingly. 5. To assign an IP address manually, enter the IP address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway. Be sure the IP address does not conflict with any other devices on the network.
14. Click Submit and then enter the password to update the settings. See “Password” on page 37 for more information on setting the password. Note: If you have set the Administrator Name on the Administrator screen, enter the administrator name for the user name. 15. If the message “Configuration change is complete!” appears on your screen, the update is complete. Do not exit the Web browser and do not send a job to the printer until this message appears.
Configuration - Network Ethernet Configure the applicable settings for Ethernet. TCP/IP Configure the desired settings/method for TCP/IP. AppleTalk Configure the desired settings for AppleTalk. MS Network Configure the desired settings for Microsoft Network. IPP Configure the desired settings for IPP. SNMP Configure the desired settings for SNMP. Printing Control Configure the desired settings for Printing Control. Timeout Configure the desired settings for Timeout.
Configuration - Network Screens Ethernet Ethernet Settings Items Descriptions Ethernet Speed/Duplex Select the appropriate Ethernet speed and duplex setting. Normally, Auto can be selected. If you select a setting other than Auto, make sure the setting matches the type of hub or switch you are using. Port Type Select the port type: Auto MDI MDI-X Normally, Auto can be selected. If you are connecting the printer directly to a PC with a straight-through cable, select MDI-X.
Host Name and Domain Name Settings Items Descriptions Acquire Host Name and Domain Name Automatically Select either Enable or Disable to acquire the host name and domain name from the DHCP server. Host Name Enter the host name supported by Dynamic DNS (between 2 and 63 characters). The total number of characters of the host name and the domain name must not exceed 251. Domain Name Leave it blank or enter two or more characters of the domain name.
AppleTalk Items Descriptions Use AppleTalk Enable or Disable AppleTalk. Printer Name Enter the name of the printer attached to the network interface (up to 32 characters). Zone Name Enter the network zone name (up to 32 characters). To have the zone selected automatically, select Auto for the Network Number Set and enter an asterisk (*) in this text box. Entity Type Displays the printer’s entity type. Do not change the entity type unless “epson” appears.
SNMP Community Items Descriptions Community Displays the community name. Read Only The word “public” always appears. Read/Write Enter the Read/Write community name (up to 32 characters). IP Trap Items Descriptions Trap Enable or Disable trap. Address Enter the IP address of the server to which the trap is transmitted. Community Enter the community name (up to 32 characters). Port Number Enter the Port Number of the receive host, in decimal (0-65535).
Timeout Printing Items Descriptions Change Timeout Value Select this checkbox when you set the values before a timeout occurs. LPR Set the length of time for LPR before a timeout occurs (between 0 and 3600 seconds). Enter 0 not to apply the timeout. RAW (Port9100) Set the length of time for RAW (Port9100) before a timeout occurs (between 0 and 3600 seconds). Enter 0 not to apply the timeout. IPP Set the length of time for IPP before a timeout occurs (between 0 and 3600 seconds).
EDM Items Descriptions EDM Displays EDM information. Optional Screens Administrator You can link to the Web site specified on this screen when you click Favorite (the name is changeable) in Index. Items Descriptions Administrator Name Enter the name of the administrator (up to 255 characters). Location Enter the location of the network interface (up to 255 characters). Favorite Name Enter the link item name (up to 20 characters) which will be displayed in the Index menu.
Note: ❏ The same password is used for EpsonNet Config for Windows and Macintosh, and EpsonNet Config with Web Browser. ❏ If you forget your password, you need to initialize the network interface.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting General Problems Cannot configure the network interface or cannot print from the network. Cause What to do The printer settings or network settings may be wrong. First, check to see if you can print a status sheet, as described in “Printing a Network Status Sheet” on page 16. If you can print a status sheet, check the network settings. Cannot print even if you have assigned the IP address to the computer and the printer.
The message “Could not complete communicating configuration data” appears when you send settings to the network interface. Cause What to do This may happen when using a dial-up router. Run Command Prompt from the computer on which EpsonNet Config is installed, and then enter the following command: Format: >ROUTE_ADD_the IP address of the network interface_ the IP address of the computer (the under bar represents one space) Example: >ROUTE ADD 192.168.192.168 22.33.44.55.
Chapter 5 Tips for Administrator Network Setup Menu These items are used to make network settings on the printer’s control panel. Item Settings (default in bold) NETWORK SETUP Disable, Enable IP ADDRESS SETTING* Auto, Panel IP* 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 SM* 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 DG or GW* 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 Bonjour* On, Off INIT NETWORK SETTING* EXECUTE * Available only when Enable is selected for NETWORK SETUP.
Checking the LAN First, you need to check that the computer can reach to other computers in the same segment, as follows: 1. Set the default gateway to the host on which you are setting up the network interface. 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 to the computer having the IP address “192.168.100.101”.
1. From the command line, type: Example: arp -s 192.168.100.201 00-00-48-93-00-00 2. Execute the ping command to set the IP address by pinging it: Example: ping 192.168.100.201 3. The network interface should now respond to the ping. If it does not, you may have incorrectly typed the MAC address or the IP address in the arp -s command. Double-check and try again. If none of these actions are effective, re-initialize the network interface and try again. 4.
Macintosh 1. Double-click the EpsonNet Config 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 the software by dragging the target folder to the Trash.
Index A M Administrator tips, 41 to 44 arp, 42 Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA), 29 MAC address, 31 Macintosh Bonjour printing, 24 installing printer driver, 24 network settings, 13 selecting a printing method, 10 TCP/IP printing, 24 Microsoft network, 34 B Bonjour printing, 24 C Cable, network, 7 Configuring network interface control panel, 14 to 15 EpsonNet Config with Web Browser, 28 to 30 Connector, network, 7 Control panel, configuring network interface, 14 to 15 D Default gateway, 15, 29
T TCP/IP definition, 8 setting up in Windows, 11 to 13 setting up on Macintosh, 24 Troubleshooting, 39 to 40 U Uninstalling network software, 43 Universal Plug and Play, 29 W Windows selecting a printing method, 10 Vista, 11 to 12, 16 to 18 XP, 12 to 13, 19 to 23 46 Index
