Chapter 4 Printer Connection And Software Installation; Overview Of Network Setup And Configuration; Connecting Your Printer - Epson WorkForce AL-MX200DNF User Manual

Chapter 4
Printer Connection and Software Installation

Overview of Network Setup and Configuration

To set up and configure the network:
1. Connect the printer to the network using the recommended hardware and cables.
2. Turn on the printer and the computer.
3. Print the System Settings page and keep it for referencing network settings.
4. Install the driver software on the computer from the Software Disc. For information on driver
installation, see the section in this chapter for the specific operating system you are using.
5. Configure the printer's TCP/IP address, which is required to identify the printer on the network.
❏ Microsoft
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automatically set the printer's Internet Protocol (IP) address if you connect the printer to an
established TCP/IP network. You can also manually set the printer's IP address on the
operator panel.
❏ Mac OS
®
X and Linux
panel. To use a wireless connection (AL-MX200DWF only), also configure wireless network
settings on the operator panel.
6. Print the System Settings page to verify the new settings.
Note:
The reports and lists are all printed in English.
See Also:
"Printing the System Settings Page" on page 156

Connecting Your Printer

The interface cables of your printer must meet the following requirements:
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Windows operating systems: Run the installer on the Software Disc to
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systems: Manually set the printer's TCP/IP address on the operator
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