Epson EMP 7900 Network Manual
Epson EMP 7900 Network Manual

Epson EMP 7900 Network Manual

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  • Page 1: Network Guide

    Epson Stylus Pro 7900/9900 ® Network Guide...
  • Page 2: Copyright And Trademarks

    Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
  • Page 3 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. This information is subject to change without notice. © 2008 Epson America, Inc. 10/08...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction About Your Printer ............6 About This Guide .
  • Page 5 EpsonNet Config with Web Browser ........30 About EpsonNet Config .
  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction About Your Printer Your printer has a built-in Ethernet interface and can connect anywhere on your network using 10Base-T or 100Base-TX. The built-in Ethernet interface automatically selects the correct link speed and network protocols when it connects to the network. The network interface supports multiple protocols and automatically detects the protocols being used on your network.
  • Page 7: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes

    Note: ❏ This guide is written for network administrators, and many of the steps included in this guide require detailed network knowledge and administrator rights. ❏ The term “network administrator” in this guide refers to the person responsible for maintaining the network. “Administrator” is synonymous with “Supervisor.” ❏...
  • Page 8: Features Of The Network Interface

    Features of the Network Interface ❏ Connects your Epson printer using a built-in Ethernet interface, which is called the network interface in this manual, to the network. ❏ Supports multiple protocols, such as TCP/IP and Bonjour. ❏ Supports both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX.
  • Page 9: Network Interface Operation

    Network Interface Operation Status lights The status lights provide you with important information on the operation of the network interface. Indicates connection type RJ-45 connector The light on the left indicates whether the network interface is connected to a 10Base-T (green) or 100Base-TX (orange) network. The light on the right flashes when data is being transmitted.
  • Page 10: About The Software

    About the Software The software CD provided with your printer includes the following network software. ❏ EpsonNet Config for Windows is a Windows-based configuration utility that allows you to configure the network interface. See “EpsonNet Config for Windows” on page 29. ❏...
  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Setting Up Your System For Network Printing

    Chapter 2 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing Overview This section describes the general procedure on how to set up the network interface. 1. Check the network interface operation. Check the functions and operations of the network interface, such as the status lights.
  • Page 12: Installing Network Components On Your Computer

    Installing Network Components on Your Computer Before configuring the network interface and printing from the computer, you need to install the necessary network components (such as TCP/IP) and assign an IP address and subnet mask for your computer, depending on the printing method you want to use.
  • Page 13 3. Check if the following network components are in the list. If they are already installed, go to “Network Software” on page 29. The following table lists the network components required for configuring the network interface with EpsonNet Config. EpsonNet Config’s setting screens TCP/IP, SNMP (IP trap) The following table lists the network components required for network printing.
  • Page 14: Windows Xp

    Windows XP For Windows XP, use the following procedure to install the necessary components. Note: The Windows XP CD may be required during the installation. 1. Click Start, highlight Control Panel, and then click Network and Internet Connections. Select Network Connections. 2.
  • Page 15: Mac Os X

    The following table lists the components required for network printing. Printing method LPR printing 5. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Install to install them. 6. For LPR 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.
  • Page 16: Setting Up The Network Interface

    Setting Up the Network Interface Connecting the Network Interface to the Network Follow the instructions below to connect the network interface to the network. 1. Make sure that your printer is turned off. 2. Connect one end of the network cable to the RJ-45 connector on the network interface, and the other end to the network.
  • Page 17: Configuring The Network Interface

    Configuring the Network Interface Configure the network interface for use on a TCP/IP network. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned on, and the LCD displays READY. 2. Press the Menu r button on the printer to enter the printer’s menu system. 3.
  • Page 18: Printing A Network Status Sheet

    13. Press u or d to change each octet value, then press r to select the next octet. When you have changed the value of the last octet, press the Pause button to exit the printer menu. 14. Turn the printer off then back on again. See “Printing a Network Status Sheet”...
  • Page 19: Installing The Printer Software

    Installing the Printer Software To print to the network printer, you need to install the printer driver on the computer. See the section in this chapter appropriate for your operating system. Windows Vista Adding the Network Port , Control Panel, and then Printer. 1.
  • Page 20 4. Select the Create a new port radio button, then select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list. 5. Click Next. 6. Enter the IP address of the network interface and then click Next. Setting Up Your System for Network Printing...
  • Page 21 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 the Printer Driver” below to install the printer driver. Installing the Printer Driver 1.
  • Page 22: Windows Xp

    Windows XP Adding the Network Port 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Printers and Faxes. 2. From the File menu, select Server Properties. You see a screen like this: 3. Click the Ports tab, then click Add Port. Setting Up Your System for Network Printing...
  • Page 23 4. Select Standard TCP/IP Port, then click the New Port button. 5. Click Next. Setting Up Your System for Network Printing...
  • Page 24 Printer Name or IP Address text box. Then click Next. ❏ If you manually assigned an IP address to the printer using the control panel or Epson NetConfig, enter the printer’s IP address, shown on the network status sheet, in the Printer Name or IP Address text box. Then click Next.
  • Page 25 8. Make sure that the Device matches the Host Name or IP address shown on the network status sheet, then click Finish. 9. Click the Close button to return to the Server Properties window. 10. Click the Close button to return to the Printers and Faxes window. 11.
  • Page 26 Installing the Printer Driver 1. Insert the printer software CD in your CD or DVD drive. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. 3. When you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 4. Select the port you created for the printer, then click OK. 5.
  • Page 27: Mac Os X

    1. Open System Preferences. 2. Open Print & Fax. 3. Click the + button to add a new printer. 4. Click More Printers, select EPSON TCP/IP from the drop down list, and then select the printer model. 5. Click Add.
  • Page 28 1. Open the Applications folder. 2. Open the Utilities folder. 3. Open the Printer Setup Utility and click Add. 4. Click More Printers, select EPSON TCP/IP from the drop down list, and then select the printer model. Note: If your printer is not displayed with TCP/IP, click More Printers, select EPSON TCP/IP from the drop-down list, then select the printer model.
  • Page 29: Chapter 3 Network Software

    Chapter 3 Network Software This chapter explains how to use the network software provided with your printer. EpsonNet Config for Windows About EpsonNet Config EpsonNet Config allows administrators to configure the network interface. Note: Be sure to use EpsonNet Config included on the software CD shipped with your printer.
  • Page 30: Epsonnet Config For Macintosh

    EpsonNet Config for Macintosh About EpsonNet Config EpsonNet Config allows administrators to configure the network interface. Note: Be sure to use EpsonNet Config included on the software CD shipped with your printer. Accessing the EpsonNet Config User’s Guide The EpsonNet Config User’s Guide contains detailed information on EpsonNet Config.
  • Page 31 Supported Web Browsers Windows: ❏ Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 or later ❏ Netscape Navigator version 7.0 or later ❏ Firefox version 2.0 or later Mac OS X: ❏ Netscape Navigator version 7.0 or later ❏ Apple Safari version 1.2 or later ❏...
  • Page 32: Configuring The Network Interface Using Epsonnet Config With A Web Browser

    Configuring the Network Interface Using EpsonNet Config With a Web Browser After you have assigned an IP address to the network interface using the printer’s control panel, EpsonNet Config, or a DHCP server, you can configure the network interface using EpsonNet Config with Web Browser. Note: ❏...
  • Page 33 Note: ❏ The network administrator must check any changes made to the IP address settings. ❏ When Auto is selected, DHCP becomes available. A DHCP server/router must be available on your network. ❏ If Set Using Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) is enabled, a private IP address is automatically assigned to the network interface even when there are no DHCP servers on your network.
  • Page 34 10. Select Enable for Register Network Interface Address to DNS Server if you want to register the host name and domain name to the DNS server through the DHCP server that supports Dynamic DNS. If you want to register the host name and the domain name directly to the DNS server, select Enable for Register Network Interface Address Directly to DNS Server.
  • Page 35: Opening Screen

    Opening Screen Any user can access Epson NetConfig with Web Browser by typing the IP address of the network interface for the URL in your browser. Top Menu Bar Home Links to the opening screen. Favorite Links to a Web site previously defined by the administrator.
  • Page 36 Configuration - Optional Administrator Type the name of the administrator and a link to a favorite Web site. Reset Resets the printer and returns to the default settings. Password Set the password to protect settings. Network Software...
  • Page 37: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting General Problems Cannot configure the network interface or cannot print from the network. Cause The printer settings or network settings may be wrong. Cannot print even if you have assigned the IP address to the computer and the printer.
  • Page 38 The message “Could not complete communicating configuration data” appears when you send settings to the network interface. Cause This may happen when using a dial-up router. Unable to start EpsonNet Config with Web Browser. Cause You have not set the IP address for the network interface.
  • Page 39: Chapter 5 Tips For Administrators

    Chapter 5 Tips for Administrators Network Setup Menu These items are used to make network settings on the printer’s control panel. Item Settings NETWORK SETUP Disable, Enable IP ADDRESS Auto, Panel SETTING* IP, SM, DG 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.254 SETTING* Bonjour* On, Off INIT NETWORK EXECUTE...
  • Page 40 6. Press r, then d to highlight IP ADDRESS SETTING. 7. Press r, then press u or d to choose one of the following IP configuration settings: ❏ Choose AUTO if your network uses a DHCP server to configure your network devices’...
  • Page 41: Uninstalling Software

    Uninstalling Software Follow the steps below to uninstall the network software. Windows Vista 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Uninstall a program. 2. Select the utility you want to uninstall, and then click the Uninstall/Change button. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete uninstallation. Windows XP 1.
  • Page 42 Index Administrator tips, 39 to 41 Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA), Bonjour printing, 27, 28 Cable, network, 9 Configuring network interface control panel, 17 to 18 EpsonNet Config with Web Browser, 32 to 34 Connector, network, 9 Control panel, configuring network interface, 17 to 18 Default gateway, 17, 33 DHCP, 10...
  • Page 43 Password, EpsonNet Config with Web Browser, 36 Printer driver installing in Macintosh, 27 to 28 installing in Windows Vista, 19 to 21 installing in Windows XP, 22 to 26 Problems, solving, 37 to 38 Protocols, 7 Rendezvous printing, 28 Resetting network interface, 36 RJ-45 connector, Network connector, 9 Router, 33...

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