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  • Page 1 EPSON Stylus C84WN ® Setup and Installation...
  • Page 2 EPSON encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using digital cameras, scanners, and ink jet printers.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ......... . . 5 Wireless Printing .
  • Page 4 ......61 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty ......62 FCC Compliance Statement .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Wireless Printing ® The EPSON Stylus C84WN is designed for use in a small office, home, or school network. On a wired network like the one illustrated below, the computers and other equipment share information through a series of cables.
  • Page 6 Access point or AirPort base station If you don’t have an access point, you can still print to the EPSON Stylus C84WN from any desktop computer or laptop that has a wireless card or adapter. In the illustration below, both wireless-equipped computers communicate directly with the print server.

  • Page 7: Windows System Requirements

    Before you can set up your EPSON Stylus C84WN, you need to decide how you will use it: either with an access point (in infrastructure mode), or without an access point (in ad hoc mode, also called ad hoc 802.11b, computer-to-computer, and peer-to-peer).

  • Page 8: Macintosh System Requirements

    CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software Note: If you are using AirPort, EPSON recommends that you use the print server with an access point or AirPort base station. With AirPort, your print server works more reliably in infrastructure mode.

  • Page 9: Where To Get Information

    Where to Get Information Use this booklet to set up and configure your EPSON Stylus C84WN for wireless network printing. Please follow these guidelines: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
  • Page 10 Introduction...

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Printer And Print Server

    Setting Up the Printer and Print Server This chapter describes how to unpack and set up your printer and print server, and make sure that both are working properly. You can locate the printer and print server anywhere in your home or office. However, keep in mind that walls and ceilings will weaken the signal between your print server, computer(s), and access point (if you have one), and that the print server must be within 120 feet of your other equipment.

  • Page 12: Unpacking

    Unpacking Follow these steps to unpack the printer, remove the packaging material, and attach the paper support: 1. Take everything out of the box. Make sure you have all the items shown here: cartridges Printer Start Here Printer software Paper Print server Basics poster...

  • Page 13: Installing The Ink Cartridges

    3. Slide the paper support into the slot on the back of the printer. The paper support should fit securely. Installing the Ink Cartridges Follow these steps to plug in the printer, turn it on, and install the ink cartridges: 1.
  • Page 14 4. Press the P power button until the green power light comes on. Caution: Always use the P power button to turn the printer on and off. Never use an external switch, such as a power strip switch or wall switch. 5.

  • Page 15: Loading Paper

    9. Close the cartridge cover. 10. Press the printer’s H ink button and close the printer cover. Ink charging takes about 90 seconds. You see the green P power light flash and hear the printer working. Don’t turn off the printer during this process or you’ll waste ink.

  • Page 16: Running A Printer Check

    If the test page doesn’t print, check for any red lights on the printer. See the “Problem Solving” chapter in the Printer Basics book for guidelines. If none of the solutions work, contact EPSON as described on page 53. Once the printer is set up and has ink and paper, you’re ready to install the software and connect the print server.
  • Page 17 If the green light blinks continuously in a regular pattern, try unplugging the print server. If you still see the light blinking after you plug it in again, contact EPSON as described on page 53. 7. Press the P power button to turn on the printer.
  • Page 18 8. To test the connection between the print server and printer, press the test button for one second and release it. The status page prints. Note: If you hold the test button down too long, you may reset the print server. If you do this, wait for the print server’s lights to go out, then press the button again and release it immediately to print the status page.

  • Page 19: Installing And Configuring The Software For Windows

    If you need instructions, see the documentation or help files that came with your equipment. Then follow the instructions in these sections: Checking your wireless settings to make sure you’re ready Installing the Stylus C84WN software Configuring the print server Setting up a network port Setting up additional computers...

  • Page 20: Installing The C84Wn Software

    Your printer software CD-ROM includes the following software: EPSON Stylus C84WN printer driver You must install the printer driver on every computer that uses the EPSON Stylus C84WN printer. This software controls print settings and provides several utilities for printer maintenance. For instructions on using your printer driver, see the Printer Basics book.

  • Page 21: Installing The Software

    IP address in the browser’s Address box. For more information, visit EPSON’s web site at http://support.epson.com. Installing the Software 1. Insert your printer software CD-ROM in the drive. You see the EPSON Installation Program. Installing the C84WN Software...
  • Page 22 Print Utility Note: You must install EpsonNet Direct Print Utility to print to the Stylus C84WN from Windows Me or 98. If you’re running Windows XP , 2000, or NT 4.x, you won’t see this option.
  • Page 23 11. If you see this message, click Continue Caution: You must install Java Runtime Environment if it’s not already installed on your computer. 12. When you see the license agreement, read it and click to continue. Follow the instructions on the screen. You see a selection window: 13.

  • Page 24: Configuring The Print Server

    Configuring the Print Server After your print server is set up and plugged in, you’re ready to configure it for your network. 1. On the Wireless Server Search screen click START WP-Admin picks up the signal from the print server and displays information like the following: This information This number...
  • Page 25 Note: If you see the message Wireless Communication Failed, click OK, then click CONFIGURE again. If you continue to see this message, move the print server closer to your computer and access point, if you have one. Also, move it away from large metal objects and devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens.
  • Page 26 6. Note the IP Address that appears on the screen. If the address is , you will need to enter a new address, as 192.0.0.192 described below. If any other number appears here, the address has been assigned by your existing network through a technology called DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).
  • Page 27 To start WP-Admin from the Windows Start menu, click Programs or All Programs > Epson Printers > EpsonNet Wireless > WP-Admin. Now you’re ready to set up a network port so that your computer can use the printer over the wireless network.

  • Page 28: Setting Up A Network Port

    Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Printers and Faxes In Windows 2000, click Start > Settings > Printers 2. Right-click the printer icon, then click EPSON Stylus C84 Series Properties 3. On the Ports tab, click . You Add Port see this window: 4.
  • Page 29 5. Click . You see a window Next like this: 6. In the Printer Name or IP box, enter the print Address server’s name (if you’re connecting using DHCP) or IP address (if you’re connecting in Static Mode). Then click Next 7.

  • Page 30: Setting Up A Port On Windows Me/98

    Windows Me or 98. 1. From the Start menu, click Settings > Printers 2. Right-click the printer icon, then click EPSON Stylus C84 Series . Click the tab to display a window like this: Properties Details Click here 3.
  • Page 31 4. On the Add Port window, make sure is selected, then click Network Browse You see the Browse for Printer window: 5. Click the + next to , then click the + next to Entire Network Epson_lpr select the Stylus C84 printer. (Make sure the IP address matches your print server’s IP address.) 6.

  • Page 32: Setting Up A Port On Windows Nt

    1. From the Start menu, click Settings > Printers 2. Right-click the printer icon and then click EPSON Stylus C84 Series Properties 3. On the Port tab, click . You see the Printer Ports window: Add Port 4. Select and click .

  • Page 33: Setting Up Additional Computers

    Now you’re ready to print. For instructions, see Printer Basics. Setting Up Additional Computers You need to install the EPSON Stylus C84WN printer driver and configure a network port on every computer using the printer. 1. Make sure your computer’s wireless mode is set to either...
  • Page 34 7. Set up a network port for your computer: If you’re running Windows XP or 2000, go to page 28. If you’re running Windows Me or 98, go to page 30. If you’re running Windows NT 4.x, go to page 32. Installing and Configuring the Software for Windows...

  • Page 35: Installing And Configuring The Software For Macintosh

    Installing and Configuring the Software for Macintosh This chapter explains how to install the software and configure the print server for your Macintosh. It also explains how to set up additional Macintosh computers to use the printer on a wireless network. Before you begin, you need to make sure that your AirPort adapters are installed and ready.

  • Page 36: Before You Begin

    See your AirPort documentation for details. Note: EPSON recommends that you use the print server with an AirPort base station or access point. With AirPort, your print server works more reliably in infrastructure mode than computer-to-computer (ad hoc) mode.

  • Page 37: Installing The C84Wn Software

    Your printer software CD-ROM includes the following software: EPSON Stylus C84WN printer driver You must install the printer driver on every Macintosh that uses the EPSON Stylus C84WN printer. This software controls print settings, monitors printer status, and provides several utilities for printer maintenance. For instructions on using your printer driver, see the Printer Basics book.

  • Page 38: Installing The Software

    EPSON OS X Installer Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x: Double-click the icon in the OS 8 & 9 Installer EPSON window. (If the window doesn’t open automatically, double-click the icon on your desktop.) EPSON You see this window: 3. Double-click Install EPSON Stylus C84WN Printer Driver 4.
  • Page 39 Install Printer Movies and Guide (EPIC) instructions on the screen. Note: This step puts the EPSON Information Center icon on your desktop, giving you easy access to Print Show animations that show you how to do common tasks, and the online User Guide.

  • Page 40: Configuring The Print Server

    14. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the wireless utilities. At the last screen click Done You see the Wireless Server Search window: Continue with the instructions in the next section to configure the print server. Configuring the Print Server Follow these steps to configure the print server for your Macintosh: 1.
  • Page 41 You see the the password window: Click OK Note: If you see the message Wireless Communication Failed, click OK. Then click CONFIGURE again. If you continue to see this message, move the print server closer to your computer and AirPort base station or access point, if you have one. Also, move it away from large metal objects and devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens.

  • Page 42: Setting Up Your Macintosh To Print

    Stylus C84WN. Setting Up Your Macintosh to Print Before you can print to the Stylus C84WN, you need to add it to Print Center or the Printer Setup Utility if you’re running Macintosh OS X, or select it in the Chooser, if you’re running Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x.

  • Page 43: Setting Up Printing On Macintosh Os X

    Print Center Printer Setup Utility If you see this screen, click . If already EPSON Stylus C84 Series appears in the printer list, go to step 6. 4. At the Printer List screen, click Add Printer 5. Select in the Directory Services list at the top of the screen.

  • Page 44: Setting Up Printing On Macintosh Os 8.6 To 9.X

    Once the print server is configured on your wireless network, you need to install the EPSON Stylus C84WN printer driver on each Macintosh using the printer. 1. Make sure each Macintosh is set up to use the wireless network, as explained on page 36.

  • Page 45: Solving Wireless Printing Problems

    (about five seconds). Then press the button again for one second to print the status page. If it still doesn’t print, contact EPSON as described on page 53.

  • Page 46: Problems And Solutions

    Problems and Solutions Here are some troubleshooting tips if you are having trouble setting up your print server or printing over your wireless network. When you start WP-Admin, you see a message that Javaw.exe was not found. You must have the Java Runtime Environment installed on your computer to run WP-Admin.
  • Page 47 If you are using WEP encryption on your wireless network, disable it on your computer before you configure the print server. Then enable WEP on the print server; see page 26 (Windows) or page 50 (Macintosh). When you’re done configuring the print server, enable WEP on your computer again. Note: If your access point only allows WEP-enabled clients to connect to it, you may have to set your computer’s wireless mode to 802.11b Ad Hoc (or your adapter’s...
  • Page 48 Then create a network name and restart the print server. Launch WP-Admin and try reconfiguring the print server. If this problem happens frequently, EPSON recommends that you use the print server with an access point or AirPort base station. With AirPort, your print server works more reliably in infrastructure mode.
  • Page 49 Printing is too slow. Try moving the print server away from large metal objects and other devices that interfere with radio signals, such as cordless phones, microwave ovens or Bluetooth devices. Move your computer, print server, and access point (if you have one) closer to each other.
  • Page 50 You want to use WEP encryption on your AirPort network. Because AirPort uses passwords that do not follow the standard for WEP encryption, you need to change your network password to a hexadecimal value. Follow these steps: 1. Create a computer-to-computer network without password protection on the Macintosh computer that you use to configure the print server.

  • Page 51: Uninstalling The Software

    3. Select and click EPSON Printer Software Change/Remove Add/Remove 4. Make sure the is selected, then click the EPSON Stylus C84 Series tab. Utility 5. Select the check boxes for EPSON Network Utility EPSON Status , and click Monitor 3:Monitored Printers 6.

  • Page 52: Macintosh Os X 10.1 To 10.3

    2. If you’ve created a desktop alias for WP-Admin, drag it to the trash. 3. Restart your Macintosh. 4. Insert the printer CD-ROM in your drive. 5. In the EPSON window, scroll down to the Drivers folder. Open the folder. 6. Double-click the icon.

  • Page 53: Where To Get Help

    Where To Get Help If you need help with your printer or print server, see the contact information below. If you need help using non-EPSON software with your printer, see the documentation for that software for technical support information. EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic...
  • Page 54 Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase Computer configuration Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only).

  • Page 55: Appendix A: Configuration Settings

    Some settings, such as the Server Name or Password, you may want to change for convenience or security. If you contact EPSON for technical support, you need to provide configuration information such as the serial number and firmware revision.
  • Page 56 IP Address Address used to identify a node on a network supporting the TCP/IP protocol. The format for IP (Internet Protocol) addresses is a set of four bytes or segments, separated by periods. Each byte can have any value from zero (0) to 254. If you need to enter an address, make sure it conforms to the addressing scheme for your network and that it does not conflict with the IP address for any other node on your network.
  • Page 57 Boot Method Method the print server uses to obtain an IP address. attempts to detect AUTO your IP address through DHCP, BOOTP, and RARP. If unable to detect an IP address automatically, it uses the default IP address: 192.0.0.192. Leave this setting on , unless you assign the print server’s IP address AUTO manually.
  • Page 58 SSID Name that identifies your wireless network, equivalent to the network name on Macintosh. When you configure the print server in WP-Admin, it automatically detects the SSID (Service Set Identifier) for the wireless network. The SSID must be the same for all nodes on the network for them to communicate. The maximum number of characters that you can use in this field is 32.
  • Page 59 WEP Key Disables or enables WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), which provides a level of security for your network. To communicate, all nodes on your network must use the same WEP key; if one node is WEP-enabled, all nodes must be WEP-enabled. See the documentation for your wireless adapter or access point for more information about WEP.
  • Page 60 Configuration Settings...

  • Page 61: Specifications And Notices

    Appendix B: Specifications and Notices Print Server Sensitivity (typ, AWGN, 8E-2 PER): –91 dBm at 1 Mbps, –88 Specifications dBm at 2 Mbps, -87 dBm at 5.5 Mbps, –84 dBm at 11 Mbps Printer Connection Protocols Parallel (IEEE-1284) TCP/IP (lpd or raw TCP port) Serial (9 pin;...

  • Page 62: Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty

    If Epson authorizes an exchange for the defective unit, Epson will ship a replacement product to you, freight prepaid, so long as you use an address in Canada or the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico and U.S. Possessions).
  • Page 63 Epson, e.g., dealer or user-added boards or components. Epson is not responsible for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to be properly...

  • Page 64: Fcc Compliance Statement

    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.

  • Page 65: Index

    , 36, 50 to 51 Store , 54 AppleTalk , 8, 36, 43 support web site Auto wireless mode , 58 EPSON Printer Information Center EpsonNet Direct Print description , 21 Bluetooth , 11 uninstalling , 52 Boot Method setting...
  • Page 66 Macintosh AirPort , 36 Help, EPSON , 53 to 54 AppleTalk , 36 computer-to-computer mode , 36 Infrastructure mode enabling WEP encryption , 50 to 51 definition , 7, 58 infrastructure mode , 36 illustration installing and configuring software using in Windows...
  • Page 67 Print server configuring , 24 to 27, 40 to 42 Reference Guide connecting Requirements, system , 16 to 18 , 7 to 8 RF Channel setting , 49, 57 dimensions , 61 location , 11, 49 name , 41, 55 Security printing status page , 18...
  • Page 68 Winipcfg , 56 Wireless cards, supported , 7, 8 Uninstalling software , 51 to 53 Wireless Mode setting , 58 Unpacking , 12 to 13 Wireless Server Search , 24, 40 Workgroup setting , 56 WP-Admin configuration settings , 55 to 59 Warranty , 62 to 63 configuring...

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