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  • Page 1 Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with...
  • Page 2 This product Includes software developed by the University of California, Berkeley, and Its contributors. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Copyright © 2006 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Printing environments ....... . 12 Supported Epson Devices........15 Features of the Network Interface .
  • Page 4 Configuring the network interface for Windows..46 Configuring the network interface for Macintosh ..51 Installing the Printer Driver ....... . 58 About installing the printer driver.
  • Page 5 For Windows XP/2000/Server 2003/NT 4.0 Users..122 For Windows Me/98/95 users ......131 Configuring the printer port .
  • Page 6 Initializing the Network Interface ......212 Restrictions on EPSON Status Monitor ..... 212 For the laser printer .

  • Page 7: Introduction

    About Your Network Interface The EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx Int. Print Server 5e is a network interface that plugs into an optional interface slot of an Epson device to enable the device to connect directly to your network. Because the network interface supports multiple protocols and automatically detects protocols on your network, you can print ®...

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    About This Guide This User’s Guide contains information about using the network interface on a network. It includes how to set up the network interface, install the configuration software, and modify network settings of your device and computer. For information about your device, see the manual shipped with the device.

  • Page 9: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Notes on installing the network interface ❏ Do not install or uninstall the network interface with wet hands. ❏ Be careful not to drop or crush the network interface when installing.

  • Page 10: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes

    Instead, immediately turn off the device, unplug the power cord, and then contact your Epson dealer. Do not repair it yourself because this is dangerous. ❏ Do not disassemble or modify the network interface unless specifically instructed in the guide.

  • Page 11: Package Contents

    Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer. ❏ You need to supply items such as a computer with an Ethernet network interface, an Epson device with an optional interface slot, and an Ethernet cable (Category 5 shielded twisted-pair cable).

  • Page 12: Operating Environment

    Operating Environment Supported operating systems The network interface supports the following operating systems. Supported operating systems Windows XP Windows Me Windows 98 Second Edition Windows 95 OSR2 Windows 2000 Windows Server 2003 Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 6 or higher) Mac OS X 10.2 or later Mac OS 9.1 or later Printing environments...
  • Page 13 Operating systems Version Protocol Windows 98/95 TCP/IP (using EpsonNet Print) (using EpsonNet Internet Print) NetBEUI Windows 2000 TCP/IP (using LPR, Standard (Professional, TCP/IP Port, or EpsonNet Print) Server) NetBEUI Windows Server TCP/IP (using LPR, Standard 2003 TCP/IP Port, or EpsonNet Print) Windows NT 4.0 with TCP/IP Service Pack 5 or...
  • Page 14 Operating systems Version Protocol UNIX Sun OS 4.1.4 or lpr, ftp later: SPARC SunSoft Solaris 2.4 or later: SPARC and x86 SCO UNIX 4.2 or later SCO UnixWare 2.01 or later HP/UX 9.05 or later IBM AIX 3.2.5 or later and 4.1.3 or later Note: ❏...

  • Page 15: Supported Epson Devices

    Supported Epson Devices The network interface can be installed for the following Epson devices (as of August, 2006). ❏ Ink Jet Printer: EPSON Stylus Pro10600 EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 EPSON Stylus Pro 4400/4800 EPSON Stylus Pro 7600 EPSON Stylus Pro 7400/7800...

  • Page 16: Features Of The Network Interface

    Features of the Network Interface ❏ Provides high performance. ❏ Connects an Epson device equipped with an optional interface slot to the network. ❏ Supports multiple protocols, such as TCP/IP, NetWare, NetBEUI, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, and IPP. ❏ Supports 100Base full duplex, 100Base half duplex, 10Base full duplex, and 10Base half duplex.

  • Page 17: Network Interface Operation

    Network Interface Operation The status lights and status sheet provide you with important information about the operation and configuration of the network interface. Status sheet button Status light Data light ENSP button* RJ-45 connector * ENSP button is not used. Introduction...
  • Page 18 Status and Data lights The network interface has two lights (Status and Data), which indicate the current operating status of the network interface when you first turn on the device, during normal operation, and when errors occur. The status light has two colors (green and orange).
  • Page 19 Orange flash Flash-Rom illegal access error repeated twice * Both lights turn off once and then indicate the status. Status sheet button The first time you use the network interface after installing or reinstalling it, turn on the device. Then, while both the status light and the data light are off, hold down the status sheet button for about twenty seconds to initialize the network interface.

  • Page 20: Terms And Concepts

    RJ-45 connector This connector is used to connect an Ethernet cable to the network. You can use this cable for both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX. Caution: You must use a Category 5 shielded twisted-pair cable to connect the network interface to prevent malfunction. Terms and Concepts Configuration -- a prepared set of conditions for proper operation of a device.

  • Page 21: Chapter 1 Installing Components And Setting Up The Network Interface

    Chapter 1 Installing Components and Setting Up the Network Interface Overview This section describes the general procedure on how to set up the network interface for use on a network. 1. Check the network interface operation. Check the functions and operations of the network interface, such as status lights, status sheet button, and the RJ-45 connector.
  • Page 22 4. If necessary, install the printer driver. Install the printer driver from the CD-ROM that comes with the device. See “About installing the printer driver” on page 58 for details. 5. Install the network interface on the device. Install the network interface and initialize it. See “Installing the network interface on the device”...

  • Page 23: Selecting A Printing Method

    C h a p t e r 1 Selecting a Printing Method This section contains information to help you select a printing method. Printing from Windows Check if there is a Windows XP/2000/Server 2003/NT print server on your network, and then use the suggestions below. Note: Only the recommended printing methods are introduced here.

  • Page 24: Printing From Macintosh

    ❏ No computer as a network interface is required. ❏ No special utility for Windows XP/2000/Server 2003/NT is required. ❏ You can see the device status using EPSON Status Monitor. ❏ For Windows XP/2000/Server 2003/NT, you can create a print log using the event viewer.
  • Page 25 ❏ No proxy server (computer) is required. ❏ You can print to the device over the Internet. Disadvantages ❏ EPSON Status Monitor cannot be used. ❏ TCP/IP and DNS settings are required. ❏ For Windows Me/98/95, EpsonNet Internet Print must be installed on all computers used for printing.
  • Page 26 Disadvantages ❏ EPSON Status Monitor cannot be used. ❏ You cannot print via a router. ❏ It takes a longer time to start printing because more time is required to search for a network device. Chapter 1 Installing Components and Setting Up the Network Interface...

  • Page 27: Installing Components On Your Computer

    C h a p t e r 1 Installing Components on Your Computer About installing 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, NetBEUI, etc.) and assign an IP address and subnet mask for your computer, depending on the printing method you want to use.
  • Page 28 1. Click Start, highlight Control Panel, and then click Network and Internet Connections. 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 if the following necessary components are in the list. If they are already installed, see “How to Set UP the Network Interface”...
  • Page 29 EpsonNet Config’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.

  • Page 30: Windows Me/98/95

    6. For LPR, Internet, or 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. 7.
  • Page 31 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, see “How to Set UP the Network Interface” on page The following table lists the components required for configuring the network interface with EpsonNet Config.
  • Page 32 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 4.x Bindery Print Server mode, NetWare 4.x Bindery Remote Printer mode, and NetWare 4.x/5.x NDS Remote Printer mode.

  • Page 33: Windows 2000

    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.
  • Page 34 3. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. If they are already installed, see “How to Set UP the Network Interface” on page 43. The following table lists the components required for configuring the network interface with EpsonNet Config. For information on EpsonNet Config, see “About EpsonNet Config for Windows”...
  • Page 35 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 4.x Bindery Print Server mode, NetWare 4.x Bindery Remote Printer mode, and NetWare 4.x/5.x NDS Remote Printer mode.

  • Page 36: Windows Server 2003

    5. For LPR, Internet, or Microsoft Network Shared printing: Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) on the Configuration menu to open the TCP/IP Properties dialog box. Set the IP address, the subnet mask, etc. and then click 6. Restart the computer. The necessary components are now installed. Windows Server 2003 For Windows Server 2003, use the following procedure to install the necessary components.
  • Page 37 3. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. If they are already installed, see “How to Set UP the Network Interface” on page 43. The following table lists the components required for configuring the network interface with EpsonNet Config. For information on EpsonNet Config, see “About EpsonNet Config for Windows”...
  • Page 38 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 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) printing Client for Microsoft Networks Printing via NetWare server Latest Novell Client downloaded from the Novell Web site 4.

  • Page 39: Windows Nt 4.0

    Windows NT 4.0 For Windows NT 4.0, use the following procedure to install the necessary components. Note: ❏ The Windows NT 4.0 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.
  • Page 40 The following table lists the components required for configuring the network interface with EpsonNet Config. For information on EpsonNet Config, see “About EpsonNet Config for Windows” on page 91. EpsonNet Config’s setting screens Necessary components TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap) TCP/IP MS Network NetBEUI or TCP/IP...
  • Page 41 For LPR or Internet printing: Select the Protocols tab and then click Add. Select TCP/IP Protocol from the list and then click OK. Set the IP address, the subnet mask, etc. and then click OK. Select the Services tab and then click Add. Select Microsoft TCP/IP Printing from the list and then click OK.

  • Page 42: Macintosh

    5. Restart the computer. The necessary components are now installed. Macintosh To assign an IP address, subnet mask, etc. to your Macintosh, follow the steps below. Note: To print using the AppleTalk protocol and configure the network interface with EpsonNet Config, select Built-in Ethernet on the AppleTalk Control Panel.

  • Page 43: How To Set Up The Network Interface

    C h a p t e r 1 How to Set UP the Network Interface Installing the network interface on the device Follow the steps below to install the network interface on the device. Warning: Before you install or uninstall the network interface, be sure to turn off the device to prevent electric shock.
  • Page 44 Note: Be sure to initialize the network interface when you install or reinstall it. Press the status sheet button for more than 20 seconds. 4. Turn off the device. 5. Connect an Ethernet cable (Category 5 shielded twisted-pair cable) to the RJ-45 connector on the network interface, and then connect its other end to the network.
  • Page 45 7. Check the lights on the network interface. The orange status light flashes and the green data light goes on. After a while, the green or orange status light turns on and the data light flashes. 8. To print a status sheet, press the status sheet button on the network interface.

  • Page 46: Configuring The Network Interface For Windows

    Configuring the network interface for Windows Follow the steps below to connect the network interface to the network. Note: ❏ Make sure that the printer driver is installed on your computer before following the steps below. See the manual shipped with your device for instructions on how to install the printer driver.
  • Page 47 3. Read the license agreement, and then click Agree. 4. Select Connect the Network Interface Card. Chapter 1 Installing Components and Setting Up the Network Interface...
  • Page 48 Note: If the following screen appears, click the Unblock button; otherwise the device is not listed on the screen of EpsonNet EasyInstall. 5. Select the target device on which the network interface is installed, and then click Next. Chapter 1 Installing Components and Setting Up the Network Interface...
  • Page 49 6. Select Auto or Manual to assign the IP address to the network interface. When you select Manual, you must enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. 7. Confirm the settings you selected from the previous dialog box, and then click Next. Chapter 1 Installing Components and Setting Up the Network Interface...
  • Page 50 8. Enter the printer name and select the Set as default printer check box if necessary. Click Next. 9. Select Yes or No to print a test page, and then click Next. Chapter 1 Installing Components and Setting Up the Network Interface...

  • Page 51: Configuring The Network Interface For Macintosh

    Mac OS 9. 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. If the Installer dialog box does not appear automatically, double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon on the desktop. Chapter 1 Installing Components and Setting Up the Network Interface...
  • Page 52 2. Double-click the appropriate OS icon in the EPSON folder. 3. From the Welcome screen, click Next. Chapter 1 Installing Components and Setting Up the Network Interface...
  • Page 53 4. Read the license agreement, and then click Agree. 5. Select Connect the Network Interface Card. Chapter 1 Installing Components and Setting Up the Network Interface...
  • Page 54 6. Click Next. 7. Select the target device on which the network interface is installed, and then click Next. Chapter 1 Installing Components and Setting Up the Network Interface...
  • Page 55 8. Select Auto or Manual to assign the IP address to the network interface, and then click Next. When you select Manual, you must enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. 9. Confirm the settings you selected from the previous dialog box, and then click Next.
  • Page 56 10. Click Finish to complete the configuration of the network interface. Setting up the printer The printer driver must be installed on the computer before you can set up the printer. See the device’s manual for information on installing the printer driver. Mac OS X 1.
  • Page 57 Mac OS 9 1. Open Chooser from the Apple menu. 2. Click the printer icon. 3. Select the zone containing the printer. 4. Select the printer name from the list. 5. Make sure AppleTalk is active. 6. Close Chooser. Now you can use the device on the network. Chapter 1 Installing Components and Setting Up the Network Interface...

  • Page 58: Installing The Printer Driver

    “Macintosh” on page 87 Windows XP For Windows XP, the printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer. Epson recommends printing with EpsonNet Print. See “For Windows XP/2000/Server 2003/NT 4.0 Users” on page 122. LPR printing Note: If you are using EpsonNet Print, the setup procedure is different.
  • Page 59 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 the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box, and then click Next.
  • Page 60 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. Chapter 1 Installing Components and Setting Up the Network Interface...
  • Page 61 6. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer. Click Next. 7. Click Finish. 8. See “Installing a printer driver” on page 63 to install the printer driver.
  • Page 62 5. Enter the URL of the target device using the format below. The URL should be same as the URL you set on EpsonNet Config’s IPP configuration page. http://IP address of network interface:631/Printer name Example: http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer Note: To check the IP address of the network interface, use EpsonNet Config.
  • Page 63 “Installing a printer driver” on page 63 if necessary. Installing a printer driver 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the device. 2. Close the EPSON Software Installation screen if it appears. 3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears.
  • Page 64 7. Select the model name of the device, and then click Next. Note: If the Add Printer wizard prompts you to select either Keep existing driver or Replace existing driver, be sure to select the Replace existing driver radio button. 8.

  • Page 65: Windows Me/98/95

    3. Click the Ports tab and then select the port you have set with the NET USE command. Windows Me/98/95 For Windows Me/98/95, the printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer. Epson recommends printing with EpsonNet Print. See “For Windows Me/98/95 users” on page 131. LPR printing Since Windows Me/98/95 does not support LPR, standard TCP/IP printing cannot be used.
  • Page 66 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.
  • Page 67 Microsoft Network Shared printing 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers. 2. Double-click Add Printer, and then click Next. 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.
  • Page 68 Installing a printer driver 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the device. 2. Close the EPSON Software Installation screen if it appears. 3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears. 4. Click Browse. 5. Select the CD-ROM drive for Drives, and then double-click the WIN9X folder.

  • Page 69: Windows 2000

    3. Click the Details tab and select the port you have set with the NET USE command. Windows 2000 For Windows 2000, the printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer. Epson recommends printing with EpsonNet Print. See “For Windows XP/2000/Server 2003/NT 4.0 Users” on page 122. LPR printing Note: If you are using EpsonNet Print, the setup procedure is different.
  • Page 70 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers. 2. Double-click Add Printer to start the Add Printer wizard, and then click Next. 3. Click Local printer, clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box, and then click Next.
  • Page 71 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. Chapter 1 Installing Components and Setting Up the Network Interface...
  • Page 72 6. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer. Click Next. 7. Click Finish. 8. See “Installing a printer driver” on page 74 to install the printer driver.
  • Page 73 5. Enter the URL of the target printer using the format below. The URL should be same as the URL you set on EpsonNet Config’s IPP configuration page. http://IP address of network interface:631/Printer name Example: http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer Note: To check the IP address of the network interface, use EpsonNet Config.
  • Page 74 Installing a printer driver 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the device. 2. Close the EPSON Software Installation screen if it appears. 3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears. 4. Click Browse. 5. Select the CD-ROM drive for Drives, and double-click the WINXP_2K or WIN2000 folder.
  • Page 75 Using the NET USE command If you are running Windows XP/2000/Server 2003/NT and using NetBIOS to connect to the device, we recommend that you use the NET USE command, as follows: 1. Right-click the My Network Places icon and then select Properties.

  • Page 76: Windows Server 2003

    Windows Server 2003 For Windows Server 2003, the printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer. Epson recommends printing with EpsonNet Print. See “For Windows XP/2000/Server 2003/NT 4.0 Users” on page 122. LPR printing Note: If you are using EpsonNet Print, the setup procedure is different. See “About EpsonNet Print”...
  • Page 77 Note: You must clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box because the device is attached directly to the network, not to a computer. 4. Select the Create a new port radio button, and then select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list.
  • Page 78 5. When Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard dialog box appears, click Next. 6. Enter the IP address of the network interface and then click Next. Chapter 1 Installing Components and Setting Up the Network Interface...
  • Page 79 7. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer. Click Next. 8. Click Finish. 9. See “Installing a printer driver” on page 81 to install the printer driver.
  • Page 80 5. Enter the URL of the target device using the format below. The URL must be the same URL you set on EpsonNet Config’s IPP configuration page. http://IP address of network interface:631/Printer name Example: http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer Note: To check the IP address of the network interface, use EpsonNet Config.
  • Page 81 “Installing a printer driver” on page 81 if necessary. Installing a printer driver 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the device. 2. Close the EPSON Software Installation screen if it appears. 3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears.
  • Page 82 8. Click Finish and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When you print using Microsoft Network Shared printing in the Windows XP/2000/Server 2003/NT environment, see “Using the NET USE command” on page 82 for more details. Using the NET USE command If you are running Windows XP/2000/Server 2003/NT and using NetBIOS to connect to the device, we recommend that you use the NET USE command, as follows:...

  • Page 83: Windows Nt 4.0

    Windows NT 4.0 For Windows NT 4.0, the printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer. Epson recommends printing with EpsonNet Print. See “For Windows XP/2000/Server 2003/NT 4.0 Users” on page 122. LPR printing Note: If you are using EpsonNet Print, the setup procedure is different. See “About EpsonNet Print”...
  • Page 84 7. In the Printer Ports dialog box, click Close. 8. In the Add Printer Wizard dialog box, click Next. 9. See “Installing a printer driver” on page 85 to install the printer driver. Internet printing 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers. 2.
  • Page 85 “Installing a printer driver” on page 85 if necessary. Installing a printer driver 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the device. 2. Close the EPSON Installation Program screen if it appears. 3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears.
  • Page 86 Note: If the Add Printer wizard prompts you to select either Keep existing driver or Replace existing driver (recommended), be sure to select the Replace existing driver radio button. 8. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When you print using Microsoft Network Shared printing in the Windows XP/2000/Server 2003/NT environment, see “Using the NET USE command”...

  • Page 87: Macintosh

    3. Open Print Center (for Mac OS X 10.2 or below) or Printer Setup Utility (for Mac OX 10.3), and then click Add. 4. Select EPSON TCP/IP from the drop down list. 5. Select the printer model from the list.
  • Page 88 3. Open Print Center (for Mac OS X 10.2 or below) or Printer Setup Utility (for Mac OS X 10.3), and then click Add. 4. Select EPSON AppleTalk from the drop down list. 5. Select the zone from the drop down list.

  • Page 89: Chapter 2 About The Software

    Chapter 2 About the Software Overview The software described below are provided with the network interface on the CD-ROM. They are very useful when you set up the network interface and configure and modify the settings of the network interface. For more information on how to use them, see the documentation or online help for each software.
  • Page 90 ❏ EpsonNet Internet Print is a utility that supports printing across the Internet using Internet Printing Protocol for Windows 98/95/NT 4.0. See “About EpsonNet Internet Print” on page 140. ❏ EpsonNet WebManager is a Web-based utility that helps network administrators to easily manage network devices. See “About EpsonNet WebManager”...

  • Page 91: Epsonnet Config For Windows

    C h a p t e r 2 EpsonNet Config for Windows About EpsonNet Config for Windows EpsonNet Config for Windows is a Windows-based configuration software for administrators to configure the network interface for TCP/IP, NetWare, MS Network, AppleTalk, SNMP, and IPP. Note: ❏...

  • Page 92: System Requirements

    System requirements The following table lists the system requirements of EpsonNet Config. Operating systems Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Windows Me Windows 98/98 Second Edition Windows 95 OSR2 or higher Windows NT 4.0 Server/Workstation with Service Pack 5.0 or higher Windows 2000 Server/Professional Windows Server 2003 Hard disk drive space 10 MB...
  • Page 93 4. Read the license agreement, and then click the Agree button. If necessary, select the model of your printer. 5. Select Install Network Utility. 6. Click the icon located next to EpsonNet Config. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Note: If the following screen appears after you start EpsonNet Config, click the Unblock button;...

  • Page 94: Accessing The Epsonnet Config For Windows

    Accessing the EpsonNet Config for Windows User’s Guide The EpsonNet Config for Windows User’s Guide contains detailed information on EpsonNet Config. Follow the steps below to access the EpsonNet Config User’s Guide. 1. Click Start, point to All Programs (for Windows XP/Server 2003 users) or Programs (for Windows Me/98/95/2000/NT 4.0 users), and then select EpsonNet.

  • Page 95: Epsonnet Config For Macintosh

    1. Insert the Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon. 3. Double-click the appropriate OS icon in the EPSON folder. 4. From the Welcome screen, click the Next button. Chapter 2 About the Software...

  • Page 96: Accessing The Epsonnet Config For Macintosh

    5. Read the license agreement, and then click the Agree button. 6. Select Install Network Utility. 7. Click the Next button 8. Click the icon located next to EpsonNet Config to install EpsonNet Config. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 9.
  • Page 97 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. Chapter 2 About the Software...

  • Page 98: Epsonnet Config With Web Browser

    C h a p t e r 2 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 network interface 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, NetWare, MS Network, AppleTalk, IPP, and SNMP.

  • Page 99: Configuring The Network Interface Using Epsonnet Config With Web Browser

    4. Click the LAN Settings button. 5. Clear the Use a proxy server for your LAN (These settings will not apply to dial-up or VPN connections). check box. Configuring the network interface using EpsonNet Config with Web Browser After you have assigned an IP address to the network interface using EpsonNet EasyInstall, EpsonNet Config for Windows or Macintosh, or the arp/ping command, you can configure the network interface using EpsonNet Config with Web Browser.
  • Page 100 ❏ Run EpsonNet Config for Windows or Macintosh. Select the device you want to configure from the list and then click Launch Browser. ❏ Open your browser, and then type in the IP address of the network interface directly. Do not run EpsonNet Config for Windows or Macintosh.
  • Page 101 Note: ❏ The network administrator must check any changes made to the IP address settings. ❏ When Auto is selected, an IP address can be acquired via DHCP. 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.
  • Page 102 Note: Be sure to select Disable when not using ping; this prevents an unexpected change of the IP address by EpsonNet WebManager. 8. Select Enable for Acquire DNS Server Address Automatically if you want to acquire the DNS server address using the DHCP server.
  • Page 103 13. Mac OS X only: Select Enable or Disable for Use Rendezvous. If you select Enable, enter the Rendezvous Name and the Rendezvous Printer Name. If your network environment supports DHCP, you can use the device on the network just by enabling this setting.

  • Page 104: Opening Screen

    Opening Screen Any user can access the following screen by typing the IP address of the network interface for the URL in your browser. The opening screen consists of the Index frame, the Menu frame, and the Information frame. a. Index Frame b.

  • Page 105: Index Frame

    About Config Links to the copyright and version information for EpsonNet Config. EPSON logo Links to the Epson Web site (http://www.epson.com). Menu Frame The Menu frame is displayed on the left of the web browser. The following links are provided on the Menu frame.
  • Page 106 Printing Control Displays settings for Printing Control. Timeout Displays settings for Timeout. Time Displays settings for Time. Configuration - Network Ethernet Configure the desired Ethernet settings. NetWare Configure the applicable settings for NetWare. TCP/IP Configure the desired settings/method for TCP/IP. AppleTalk Configure the desired settings for AppleTalk.

  • Page 107: Information Frame

    Information Frame On the Information frame, the contents of the item selected on the Menu frame are displayed. General Items Explanations Administrator Name Displays the administrator name of the device. Location Displays the location of the device. Interface Card Model Displays the model of the network interface.
  • Page 108 Configuration - Network Screens Ethernet Items Explanations Speed/Duplex Setting Select the data transmission rate and communication mode. If you do not know it, select Auto. NetWare NetWare Basic Settings Items Explanations Use NetWare Enables or disables NetWare. Frame Type Select the frame type. Usually, Auto is recommended.
  • Page 109 Items Explanations NDS Tree Name Enter the NDS tree name (up to 31 characters) if the mode is NDS Print Server. NDS Context Enter the NDS context (up to 255 characters) if the mode is NDS Print Server. Bindery Items Explanations Primary File Server If the mode is Bindery Print Server, enter the...
  • Page 110 TCP/IP IP Address Settings Items Explanations Method for Acquiring the Select a method for acquiring IP addresses. If IP Address Auto is selected, an IP address is assigned via DHCP. To use the DHCP server, make sure it is installed on your computer and correctly configured.
  • Page 111 Host Name and Domain Name Settings Items Explanations Acquire Host Name and Select either Enable or Disable to acquire the Domain Name host name and domain name from the DHCP Automatically server. Host Name Enter the host name supported by Dynamic DNS (between 2 and 63 characters).
  • Page 112 Rendezvous/Bonjour Settings Items Explanations Use Rendezvous Select either Enable or Disable to use Rendezvous/Bonjour. Rendezvous Name Enter the Rendezvous name. Rendezvous Printer Name Enter the printer name for Rendezvous. SLP Settings Items Explanations Use SLP Select either Enable or Disable to use the SLP function.
  • Page 113 Entity Type Displays the entity type of the device. Do not change the entity type unless “epson” appears. If “epson” appears, enter an entity type to match your device. Network Number Set Select Auto or Manual. Usually Auto is recommended.
  • Page 114 You must make the following settings before setting up the device for Internet Printing on Windows XP/Me/2000/Server 2003 or using EpsonNet Internet Print on Windows 98/95/NT 4.0. See “About EpsonNet Internet Print” on page 140 for more information. Items Explanations IPP URL Displays the device’s URL for Internet Printing.
  • Page 115 IP Trap Items Explanations Trap Enables or disables the trap. Address Enter the IP address of the network interface to which the trap is sent. Community Enter the community name (up to 32 characters). Port Number Enter the port number of the receive host, in decimal (between 0 and 65535).
  • Page 116 Printing Control Printing Control Settings Items Explanations Printing Control Enables or disables the printing control. Printer Access Control Select Allow or Deny. Selecting Allow permits the network access from the IP addresses registered on the printer access control list. On the other hand, selecting Deny blocks the network access from the IP addresses registered on the printer access control list.
  • Page 117 Time Items Explanations Time Displays the current time. Click the Get Time button to reload the display. When the time server is enabled, time is acquired from the time server. Manual Settings If the network interface has RTC (Real Time Clock), you can set the time manually.
  • Page 118 Items Explanations Time Server Status Displays the connection status with the time server. Apply button Applies the settings. Configuration - Optional Screens Administrator You can link to the Web site specified on this screen when you click Favorite (the name can be changed) in Index. Items Explanations Administrator Name...
  • Page 119 Reset You can reset the network interface or return the settings to the default values. Items Explanations Reset button Turns the power off and on again. Click this button to make the changes take effect. Return to Default button Returns the network interface to the default settings.

  • Page 120: Epsonnet Print

    About EpsonNet Print EpsonNet Print is a utility program that provides peer to peer printing to Epson devices on the TCP/IP network. By using EpsonNet Print, you can find a device located in the same segment or beyond a router. You can select LPR standard printing, LPR enhanced printing, or High-speed printing.

  • Page 121: Installing Epsonnet Print

    Installing EpsonNet Print Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet Print. Be sure to install it on a computer connected to the network. 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. The Software Installation screen opens automatically. If the Software Installation screen does not appear, double-click EPSetup.exe on the CD-ROM.

  • Page 122: For Windows Xp/2000/Server 2003/Nt 4.0 Users

    For Windows XP/2000/Server 2003/NT 4.0 Users Follow the steps below to add a port using the Add Printer Wizard. ❏ If you want to add a port for a device with its IP address assigned automatically by the DHCP server or router, see “Adding a port for a device assigned with a dynamic IP address”...
  • Page 123 3. For Windows XP/Server 2003: Click Local printer attached to this computer, clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box, and then click Next. Select the Create a new port radio button, and then select EpsonNet Print Port from the list. Click Next. Note: If the following screen appears, click the Unblock button, and then click the Search Again button to search the devices.
  • Page 124 4. Select the target device, and then click Next. Note: ❏ If the target device is not in the list, click the Search Again button to search the devices using new parameters. ❏ Each column can be sorted in ascending or descending order by clicking the column header.
  • Page 125 ❏ If you want to search devices in other segments, click the N/W Settings button. Select the Specific Network Segments check box, and then enter the network address and subnet mask of the network segment for the search. Then click the Add button.You can also specify Time Before Declaring Communication Error.
  • Page 126 5. Confirm the information about the device’s port you want to configure, and then click Finish. Items Explanations Port Type The following items are listed in the pull-down menu, and you can select the port type you need. IP Address(Auto): Configure the port automatically.
  • Page 127 The port The following items are displayed: Information - Port Name (automatically assigned according to the selected port type.) - Printer Model - Host Name or IP Address (automatically assigned according to the selected port type) - Protocol Finish button Register the port information to the system and close the Add EpsonNet Print Port Wizard.
  • Page 128 3. For Windows XP/Server 2003: Click Local printer attached to this computer, clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box, and then click Next. Select the Create a new port radio button, and then select EpsonNet Print Port from the list. Click Next. For Windows 2000: Click Local printer, clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box, and then click Next.
  • Page 129 5. Enter the device’s name and the port name is automatically entered to the Port Name edit box. Then click Next. 6. Confirm the information about the device’s port you want to configure, and then click Finish. Chapter 2 About the Software...
  • Page 130 Some buttons in these steps may be slightly different depending on your operating system. 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the device. 2. Close the EPSON Installation Program screen if it appears. 3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears.

  • Page 131: For Windows Me/98/95 Users

    7. Select the model name of the device, and then click Next. Note: If the Add Printer wizard asks you to select either Keep existing driver or Replace existing driver, be sure to select the Replace existing driver radio button. Click Next. 8.
  • Page 132 Adding a port for a device assigned with a dynamic IP address Install the printer driver before adding a port for the device. See the manual shipped with your device for instructions on how to install the printer driver. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers. 2.
  • Page 133 ❏ If you want to search devices in other segments, click the N/W Settings button. Select the Specific Network Segments check box, and then enter the network address and subnet mask of the network segment for the search. Then click the Add button.
  • Page 134 5. Confirm the information about the device’s port you want to configure, and then click Finish. Items Explanations Port Type The following items are listed in the pull-down menu, and you can select the port type you need. IP Address(Auto): Configure the port automatically.
  • Page 135 The port The following items are displayed: Information - Port Name (automatically assigned according to the selected port type) - Printer Model - Host Name or IP Address (automatically assigned according to the selected port type) - Protocol Finish button Register the port information to the system and close the Add EpsonNet Print Port Wizard.
  • Page 136 4. Select Manual Setting from the list, and then click Next. 5. Enter the device’s name and the port name is automatically entered to the Port Name edit box. Then click Next. Chapter 2 About the Software...
  • Page 137 6. Confirm the information about the device’s port you want to configure, and then click Finish. Items Explanations The port The following items are displayed: Information - Port Name - Host Name or IP Address - Protocol Finish button Register the port information to the system and close the Add EpsonNet Print Port Wizard.

  • Page 138: Configuring The Printer Port

    Configuring the printer port Follow the steps below to configure the printer port. The printing speed differs depending on your selection. 1. For Windows Me/98/95/2000/NT 4.0: Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers. For Windows XP/Server 2003: Click Start and then Printers and Faxes.
  • Page 139 LPR enhanced printing High-Speed printing: Select the High-Speed Printing (RAW) radio button. The Epson high-speed printing port sends a print job to the target network device without spooling all of the print data. High-Speed printing is faster than the other two printing methods.

  • Page 140: Epsonnet Internet Print

    This file contains the latest information on the EpsonNet Internet Print. Note: ❏ EPSON Status Monitor is a utility program that monitors your device and gives you information about its current status. Because this utility does not support IPP, devices connected to the Internet cannot be monitored with EPSON Status Monitor.

  • Page 141: System Requirements

    ❏ Windows 98, Windows 95, or Windows NT 4.0 Server and Workstation ❏ An Intel x86 series or compatible processor Supported products ❏ Epson network interfaces 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.

  • Page 142: Setting Up Your Device Using Epsonnet Internet Print

    Setting up your device using EpsonNet Internet Print EpsonNet Internet Print supports printing across the Internet using Internet Printing Protocol. Follow the steps below to set up the device. Note: Before following the steps below, you must make the appropriate IPP settings in EpsonNet Config.
  • Page 143 4. The following screen appears. The address you set here becomes the port for Internet printing. Make the settings described below. Enter Printer URI: Enter the target device’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 Config.
  • Page 144 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 device and acquires information, so it may take a few minutes before a message appears.
  • Page 145 5. Click OK to save settings. 6. When a message appears saying the settings are correctly configured, click OK to start the Add Printer Wizard. Click Next. Note: If you click Cancel and then later want to add the device, start the Add Printer Wizard and follow the steps below.
  • Page 146 9. Select the port added by EpsonNet Internet Print in the previous section. Click Next. 10. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. 11. If a dialog box instructing you to install EPSON Status Monitor appears, click Cancel and terminate the installation. Note: ❏...
  • Page 147 4. Double-click the Add Printer icon and click Next. 5. Click the My Computer radio button and click Next. 6. Click the Add Port button, and select EPSON IPP Port from the list. Then click the New Port button. Chapter 2 About the Software...
  • Page 148 7. The following screen appears. The address you set here becomes the port for Internet printing. Make the settings described below. Enter Printer URI: Enter the target device’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 Config.
  • Page 149 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 device and acquires information, so it may take a few minutes before a message appears.

  • Page 150: Status Alert Window

    9. Select the printer driver, and follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. Note: When you are using EPSON Status Monitor and printing from EpsonNet Internet Print, the message “A communication error has occurred.” appears. To clear this message, right-click the printer icon, select Document Defaults, and select the Optional Settings tab.

  • Page 151: Epsonnet Webmanager

    C h a p t e r 2 EpsonNet WebManager 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: ❏...
  • Page 152 EpsonNet WebManager server operating systems EpsonNet WebManager server is a computer with EpsonNet WebManager installed. Operating system Windows Server 2003 Windows 2000 Server/Advanced Server (with Service Pack 3 or higher) Windows NT 4.0 Server/Terminal Server Edition Operating system for Windows XP Home Edition/Professional operational check only Windows 2000 Professional (with Service Pack 3 or higher)

  • Page 153: Epsonnet Webmanager Functions

    EpsonNet WebManager functions 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.

  • Page 154: Epsonnet Webmanager Operating Structure

    Web browser on the same computer that functions as a server. All administration is possible from the network administrator’s Windows XP/2000/Server 2003/NT 4.0 computer. a. EpsonNet WebManager server b. Epson device with built-in network interface Chapter 2 About the Software...
  • Page 155 Multi-platform network administration is possible from Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX platforms through the browser. a. EpsonNet WebManager server b. Epson device with built-in network interface c. Client computer running Windows d. Client computer running Macintosh e. Client computer running UNIX...

  • Page 156: Installing Epsonnet Webmanager

    Installing EpsonNet WebManager Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet WebManager. 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. The Software Installation screen opens automatically. If the Software Installation screen does not appear, double-click EPSetup.exe on the CD-ROM. 3.
  • Page 157 From the server To start EpsonNet WebManager, click Start, point to All Programs (for Windows XP/Server 2003 users) or Programs (for Windows 2000/NT 4.0 users), and then select EpsonNet WebManager. Click EpsonNet WebManager. Note for Windows XP Service Pack 2 users: If EpsonNet WebManager is installed on the computer running Windows XP Service Pack 2, make the following settings;...

  • Page 158: Opening The Online Guide

    From the client Run the Web browser and then type the IP address (or the host name) of the server and default port number. ❏ Format: http: //IP address or host name of server:8090/wm ❏ Example: http: //192.168.100.201:8090/wm Opening the Online Guide After starting EpsonNet WebManager, be sure to read the EpsonNet WebManager’s online reference guide.

  • Page 159: Epsonnet Setupmanager

    ❏ Edits more than one script file at a time. ❏ Registers unconnected devices in a script file. ❏ Installs utilities such as EPSON Status Monitor and EPSON Scan that support automatic installation. Chapter 2 About the Software...

  • Page 160: System Requirements

    System requirements The following table lists the system requirements of EpsonNet SetupManager. Operating system Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Windows Me Windows 2000 Professional (with Service Pack 4 or higher) Windows 98 Second Edition Windows 95 OSR2 (with Internet Explorer version 5.0 or higher) Windows Server 2003 Windows 2000 Advanced Server...
  • Page 161 Add-Ons folder on the Windows Me CD-ROM. When using EPSON Status Monitor For some of the devices, EPSON Status Monitor is automatically installed when you install the printer driver using EpsonNet SetupManager. See the Readme.txt file for names of devices where EPSON Status Monitor is installed automatically.

  • Page 162: Installing Epsonnet Setupmanager

    Installing EpsonNet SetupManager Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet SetupManager on your computer. 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. The Software Installation screen opens automatically. If the Software Installation screen does not appear, double-click EPSetup.exe on the CD-ROM. 3.

  • Page 163: Accessing The User's Guide For Epsonnet Setupmanager

    Accessing the User’s Guide for EpsonNet SetupManager The EpsonNet SetupManager User’s Guide contains detailed information on EpsonNet SetupManager. Follow the steps below to access the EpsonNet SetupManager User’s Guide. Click Start, point to All Programs (for Windows XP/Server 2003 users) or Programs (for Windows Me/98/2000/NT 4.0 users), and then select EpsonNet.

  • Page 164: Chapter 3 Tips For Administrator

    Chapter 3 Tips for Administrator Settings for NetWare Users Introduction to NetWare Settings This chapter explains how to configure the network interface for NetWare. First, you need to set up the device in a NetWare environment, and then configure the network interface using EpsonNet Config.
  • Page 165 ❏ For Windows XP: Novell Client 4.9 or later for Windows XP 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.

  • Page 166: Instructions For Using Netware

    Standby mode (factory default mode): The Standby mode is the default mode. This mode disables all NetWare related functions. Use the Standby mode when you are not using the network interface in a NetWare environment. Instructions for using NetWare 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.
  • Page 167 ❏ You cannot use the bindery print server mode with EpsonNet Config if you are running Novell Client for Windows 95/98 version 3.00 or Novell Client for Windows NT version 4.50. To configure the network interface for bindery mode, use Novell IntranetWare Client or EpsonNet Config with Web Browser.

  • Page 168: Using Bindery Print Server (Netware 4.X)

    Using Bindery Print Server (NetWare 4.x) This section contains instructions on using the network interface in the Print Server mode on NetWare 4.x/IntranetWare with Bindery emulation. 1. Turn on the device. 2. From any NetWare client, log in to the target NetWare server with supervisor privileges.

  • Page 169: Using Bindery Remote Printer Mode (Netware 4.X)

    Using Bindery Remote Printer Mode (NetWare 4.x) Follow the steps below to make the printer environment on NetWare 4.x and IntranetWare with Bindery emulation. Note: ❏ Assign Trusteeships for users if necessary. ❏ Be sure to use PCONSOLE to set the print queue and print server instead of using NWAdmin.
  • Page 170 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.

  • Page 171: Using Nds Remote Printer Mode

    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. Configuring for NetWare using EpsonNet Config 1. Turn on the device. 2.
  • Page 172 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.
  • Page 173 Note: Since your clients need the print queue name you set here when they use the printer, announce the print queue name to your clients. 6. Double-click the Printer Object icon in the NetWare Administrator screen. Chapter 3 Tips for Administrator...
  • Page 174 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. Chapter 3 Tips for Administrator...
  • Page 175 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. Chapter 3 Tips for Administrator...
  • Page 176 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.

  • Page 177: Using The Ndps Gateway

    Using the NDPS Gateway This section contains instructions on printing using Novell ® ® ® Distributed Print Services (NDPS ) with Novell ® NetWare 5.x/6.0. Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS) is the new generation print services of NetWare. Note: ❏ Banners cannot be printed with NDPS. ❏...
  • Page 178 2. Create an NDPS Manager object in NetWare Administrator. 3. Create a Printer Agent in NetWare Administrator. 4. Configure the network interface using EpsonNet Config. 5. Set the printer on the client workstations. The environment to use, the settings you make, and the tools to use differ depending on the printer type and connection type you choose.
  • Page 179 Creating an NDPS Manager 1. Run NetWare Administrator (NWADMN32.EXE) on the client machine. The main browser window appears. 2. To create an NDPS Manager, click the Directory context icon, and then select Create from the Object menu. 3. Select NDPS Manager from the list. 4.
  • Page 180 ❏ Controlled Access Printers: NDPS printers that are added to the NDS tree by NetWare Administrator. They are only available to the workstation user through the NDS object list. These printers can take full advantage of the security and management features provided by NDS.
  • Page 181 ❏ For Remote (LPR on IP) connection IP Address: Enter the IP address of the network interface. You can confirm the IP address on a status sheet. ❏ For Forward jobs to Queue connection Queue Name: Enter the queue name that the network interface uses in legacy queue-based print services (either in Print Server mode or Remote Printer mode).
  • Page 182 1. Turn on the device. 2. From any NetWare client, log in to the target NetWare server as an ADMIN. 3. Run EpsonNet Config from the Start menu. See “Accessing the EpsonNet Config for Windows User’s Guide” on page 94 for details.

  • Page 183: Instructions For Using A Dial-Up Network

    Installing printers manually 1. Install the printer driver. 2. Change the Ports on the printer’s properties dialog box. Specify the following objects for the port. ❏ For Public Access Printers: The Printer Agent you have created in “NDPS Public Access Printers” under Entire Network. ❏...
  • Page 184 When there is a primary server at the dial-up destination For local networks with file servers: Primary file server Dial-up File (primary print server) router server 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.
  • Page 185 ❏ 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.
  • Page 186 When there is a primary server in the local network Even if a primary server is installed on the local network, an unnecessary dial-up may be generated depending on the configuration. The following problems are common to both Print Server mode and Remote Printer mode.

  • Page 187: Settings For Unix Users

    C h a p t e r 3 Settings for UNIX Users Introduction to UNIX settings This chapter explains how to set up the device for different UNIX systems using the lpr command. Your device 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).

  • Page 188: Setting Up Different Unix Systems Using The Lpr

    The remote printer name options used to invoke the different filters are as follows: Binary files (no filters) ASCII files (carriage returns at line ends) lpbf Binary file with form feed at file end lpaf ASCII file with form feed at file end All other remote printer name options will be treated the same as lpb.
  • Page 189 1. Add the IP address and printer host name to the \etc\hosts file. For example: 22.33.44.55 HOSTNAME 2. Define the host name as a print server. For example: lpsystem -t bsd HOSTNAME 3. Create the printer. For example: lpadmin -p Rprinter -s HOSTNAME\aux-T unknown-1 4.
  • Page 190 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. To print, use the lpr command. For example: lpt -s -PRPrinter Print-File-Name Caution: Files that exceed 1 MB may not be printed unless the -s option is used.
  • Page 191 3. Set the printer name (for example: Rprinter) in: "Manage Remote Printer" "Client Services" "Remote Printer Queues" "NAME of queue to add". Set the host name (for example: HOSTNAME) in: "DESTINATION HOST for remote jobs". Set the port name (for example: aux) in: "Name of QUEUE on remote printer".
  • Page 192 4. Restart the print service. For example: lpshed 5. Enable the printer for use. For example: accept Rprinter enable Rprinter 6. To print, use the lp command. For example: lp -DRPrinter Print-File-Name Setting up for SCO UNIX 4.2 or later (Open Server) In the following steps, substitute the name that the device will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want the device to be known for Rprinter.
  • Page 193 4. Specify the remote printer as the printer type. For example: Is Rprinter a remote printer or a local printer (r/l)? r 5. Enter the name of the remote printer’s host. For example: Please enter the name of the remote host that Rprinter is attached to: HOSTNAME...

  • Page 194: Using The Ftp Command

    Using the ftp command ftp commands are common to all UNIX systems. 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 highlighted). ftp> open 22.33.44.55 Connected to 22.33.44.55 220 PR-Ifx(22.33.44.55) ftp server ready.

  • Page 195: Tips

    C h a p t e r 3 Tips Instructions on using DHCP When you assign an IP address to the network interface using the DHCP function, you need to change the printer port setting every time you turn on the device. We recommend that you make one of the settings below on the DHCP server or the router and then assign a valid IP address to the network interface:...

  • Page 196: Setting An Ip Address Using The Arp/Ping Command

    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 network interface. You can also use these commands with Windows, if you have correctly installed TCP/IP networking on these systems.
  • Page 197 2. Assume that you want to reach to the computer having the IP address “192.168.100.101”. Check that the computer is reachable by “pinging” it from the command line: ping 192.168.100.101 3. If the computer is reachable, you can see the following result (the exact form of the message depends on your operating system, and the time may vary): 64 bytes from 192:168:100:101:icmp_seq=0.
  • Page 198 Setting and checking the new IP address To set the new IP address of the network interface 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 network interface is 00:00:48:93:00:00 (hexadecimal), and that the IP...

  • Page 199: Instructions On Using A Dial-Up Router

    Instructions on using a Dial-Up Router This section describes instructions on using a dial-up router. If DHCP is used to assign an IP address of the network interface and the Dynamic DNS function is not supported, you need to change the printer port setting every time you turn on the device. Therefore, we recommend that you set a valid IP address for the network interface by using the one of the following methods.

  • Page 200: Uninstalling Software

    To use this function, the Universal Plug and Play must be installed on Windows Me or future operating systems. For information on how to install Universal Plug and Play, see the Windows Me online help. Note: Before using the Universal Plug and Play function, you must enable the Universal Plug and Play function in EpsonNet Config.
  • Page 201 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.

  • Page 202: Chapter 4 Problem Solver

    Chapter 4 Problem Solver General Problems Cannot configure the network interface or cannot print from the network. Cause What to do The printer settings or First, check to see if you can print a status network settings may be sheet, as described in “Status sheet wrong.
  • Page 203 Unable to start EpsonNet Config. Cause What to do You have added or deleted Uninstall EpsonNet Config and then protocols after installing reinstall it. See “Uninstalling software” EpsonNet Config. on page 200 and “Installing EpsonNet Config for Windows” on page 92. The message “Could not install the printer driver.”...
  • Page 204 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 Run Command Prompt from the a dial-up router. computer on which EpsonNet Config is installed, and then enter the following command: Format: >ROUTE_ADD_the IP address...
  • Page 205 Unable to set the IP address using the arp/ping commands. Cause What to do The network interface is not Connect the network interface to the connected to the network. network, and check the network environment. The device is located beyond The device and the computer must be in the router.
  • Page 206 The network interface does not appear in the EpsonNet Config list view. Cause What to do There are several possible Make sure the printer is turned on. causes. Check the items described on the right. How to acquire an IP address. To acquire your IP address, you need to apply to the NIC (Network Information Center) in your country.

  • Page 207: Problems Specific To Your Network Environment

    Cause What to do When you print with Open the printer’s properties and then NetBEUI or IPP, EPSON click the Optional Settings tab. Select Status Monitor cannot be the Update the Printer Option used.

  • Page 208: Windows Xp/2000/Nt Environment

    Cause What to do When you print with Open the printer’s properties and then NetBEUI or IPP, EPSON click the Optional Settings tab. Select the Update the Printer Option Status Monitor cannot be used.

  • Page 209: Macintosh Environment

    Macintosh environment Devices do not appear in Chooser. Cause What to do You may have selected a Make sure to select Built-in Ethernet in wrong one for “Connect via” AppleTalk Control Panel, and make sure in the AppleTalk Control AppleTalk is active in Chooser. Also, Panel.

  • Page 210: Netware Environment

    NetWare environment Nothing prints even though clients have sent data to the device. Cause What to do Clients may not be registered, Make sure clients are registered as users or the network interface may of the print queue and the print server. not be logged in to the Also, make sure the network interface is NetWare server.
  • Page 211 NetWare server with Config is installed, log in to the target supervisor privileges. NetWare server with supervisor privileges. Cannot monitor the printer using EPSON Status Monitor. Cause What to do You set the NDS Print Server Re-configure the printer assigned as the...

  • Page 212: Initializing The Network Interface

    Default Settings button. Restrictions on EPSON Status Monitor The operation of EPSON Status Monitor is different, depending on whether the printer or all-in-one is connected to the network interface for use in the wireless LAN environment or to the computer directly, as described below.
  • Page 213 3. Click the Browse button. 4. Select the program located in the following folder, using the Look in pull-down menu. C:\Program Files\Common Files\EPSON\EBAPI\EEBAgent.exe Note: Substitute the drive letter for your operating system. 5. Confirm that EEBAgent.exe is registered in the Programs list, and then click OK.

  • Page 214: Chapter 5 Specifications

    Chapter 5 Specifications Network Interface Specification Network Interface: RJ-45 connector Button: Status sheet button, ENSP button Lights: Status light, Data light Dimensions: Width: 100 mm (approx. 3.94 in.) Depth: 115 mm (approx. 4.53 in.) Height: 30 mm (approx. 1.18 in.) Weight: Approx.

  • Page 215: Regulatory Approvals

    Regulatory Approvals EMC: VCCI Class B FCC part 15 subpart B Class B CSA C108.8 Class B CISPR Pub.22 Class B CE Marking (EMC): EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN 55022 Class B EN 55024 AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class B Reliability MTBF: 10,000 hours (power on, 100% duty) MTTR: Chapter 5 Specifications...

  • Page 216: Environmental

    Environmental Operating Temperature: 0 to 40° C (32 to 104° F) Storage Temperature: -40 to 70° C (-40 to 158° F) Operating Humidity: 30 to 90% RH Storage Humidity: 0 to 95% RH Operating Vibration: 1 G (5 to 55 Hz) Storage Vibration: 1.5 G (5 to 55 Hz) Operating Shock:...

  • Page 217: Warning

    ❏ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ❏ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver ❏ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected ❏ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

  • Page 218: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION of CONFORMITY According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: EPSON AMERICA, INC. Located at: MS 3-13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way...
  • Page 219 Index Installation, 92 Overview, 91 Administrator, 118 System requirements, 92 AppleTalk, 113 EpsonNet Config with Web Browser, arp, 196, 198 Automatic Private IP Addressing Configuring network interface, 99 (APIPA), 101 Opening Screen, 104 Overview, 98 Password, 119 Supported web browser, 98 Bindery, 109 Web browser settings, 98 Bindery emulation, 166, 168...
  • Page 220 NetWare, 108 4.x, 168, 169, 171 High-Speed printing, 139 5.x, 168, 171, 177 Host name and domain name settings, 6.0, 168, 171, 177 Network interface Features, 16 Operating environment, 12 Overview, 7 Index frame, 105 Package contents, 11 Information frame, 107 Software, 89 Initializing the network interface, 212 Supported device, 15...
  • Page 221 Windows NT 4.0, 83 Windows Server 2003, 76 SAP name, 180 Windows XP, 58 Setting IP address, 99, 196, 198 Setting up network interface, 21, 43 Setting up printer (for Macintosh), 56 SLP settings, 112 SNMP, 114 Specifications, 214 Status alert window, 150 Status light, 18 Status sheet button, 19 Subnet mask, 101...

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