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  • Page 1: Network Guide

    Network Guide NPD5040-01 EN...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Ethernet (wired) network....6 Unblocking Epson software....32 Other Problems.
  • Page 3: Notices

    Network Guide Introduction Introduction Notices About this manual This Network Guide is a common manual for products equipped with network functions. Note the following when using this manual. ❏ Available functions and devices, such as an LCD screen, Wi-Fi/Ethernet functions, and scanner functions may differ depending on your product.
  • Page 4: Network Basics

    Network Guide Introduction ❏ Windows XP refers to Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, and Windows XP Professional. ❏ Mac OS X v10.9.x refers to OS X Mavericks and Mac OS X v10.8.x refers to OS X Mountain Lion. Additionally, Mac OS X refers to Mac OS X v10.9.x, Mac OS X v10.8.x, Mac OS X v10.7.x, and Mac OS X v10.6.x.
  • Page 5 Network Guide Introduction Infrastructure mode (To communicate through the access point) In the Infrastructure mode, both wireless and wired computers can communicate through an access point (such as wireless router) to send data to the network interface. a. product b. Wireless router (or access point) c.
  • Page 6: Ethernet (Wired) Network

    Network Guide Introduction If the product has a Wi-Fi Direct function, you can connect the product wirelessly without using an access point. For more details, see “Wi-Fi Direct” on page a. product (built-in Wi-Fi Direct function) b. Computer (with a Wi-Fi interface) or a Wi-Fi device Ad Hoc mode (To communicate without using an access point) The other way to use the product in a wireless environment without an access point (wireless router, etc.), you can use Ad Hoc mode.
  • Page 7 Network Guide Introduction Hardware necessary for a wired network a. product b. Ethernet cable c. Ethernet HUB d. Computer with LAN port e. Router (f. Internet access)
  • Page 8: Using The Product Over A Network

    USB connection to a network connection. If your computer does not have a CD/DVD drive, you can download the installer from your regional Epson Web site.
  • Page 9 Network Guide Using the Product over a Network Note: ❏ Before beginning setup for a computer, check that your network devices such as the router, wireless adapter, or hub are working properly and remove the memory card from the product. ❏...
  • Page 10 Network Guide Using the Product over a Network For Windows 7: Click Start, Computer, and then Network. For Windows Vista: Click Start and then Network. Right-click the product icon, then click Install. Click Continue in the User Account Control dialog box. Note: ❏...
  • Page 11: Mac Os X

    Smartphone or tablet (iOS/Android) Epson iPrint allows you to wirelessly print and scan to your product from your smartphone or tablet (iOS/Android). If your product is not connected to a Wi-Fi network, connect the product to a Wi-Fi network manually by using the product's control panel.
  • Page 12: Connecting The Product To A Wi-Fi Network Manually

    Using the Product over a Network Launch Epson iPrint, and then search for and set up the product you want to use. Note: For more information on Epson iPrint settings, see the Help provided with Epson iPrint, or the Epson Connect portal Web site. https://www.epsonconnect.com/ (Epson Connect portal site) http://www.epsonconnect.eu/...
  • Page 13: Direct Connection

    Network Guide Using the Product over a Network WPS push button You can setup by pushing the WPS button on a wireless router (access point). Use this method if you have already connected other Wi-Fi enabled devices using WPS. For information on setting up a Wi-Fi connection using the WPS setup, click the following link. This feature is not available for all products or may not be enabled.
  • Page 14 ❏ When the product is connected in Wi-Fi Direct, you cannot update the product’s firmware using Web Config. ❏ When operating Web Config from a Wi-Fi Direct connected device, you cannot setup Epson Connect, Google Cloud Print, and so on.
  • Page 15: Ad Hoc Mode

    In the Wi-Fi Direct mode, you can connect one Wi-Fi Direct supported device to the product. While connecting to a network using Wi-Fi Direct mode, any other network connections are disconnected. As a result, Epson Connect and other functions to access the product using the Internet are disabled too.
  • Page 16 Network Guide Using the Product over a Network Note: ❏ Even if you have a Wi-Fi connection, the product and the computer may not be able to communicate in your environment. You should still be able to set up an Ad Hoc connection. This is a direct connection between product and computer.
  • Page 17: For Windows Xp

    ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz [\]^_`{|}~<=>?@ Security type: select WEP. Security key: enter a word using 5 or 13 ASCII characters (e.g., epson), or 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. (Windows 7/Vista) Save this network: select this check box. Click Close. Double-click the Wireless Network Connection icon.
  • Page 18 Network Guide Using the Product over a Network Right-click Wireless Network Connection, select Properties, and then click the Wireless Networks tab. Note: If you are using a utility that was supplied with your wireless device, the Wireless Networks tab may not be displayed. For more details, see the documentation supplied with your wireless device.
  • Page 19 Using the Product over a Network Security type: select WEP. Security key: enter a word using 5 or 13 ASCII characters (e.g., epson), or 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. (Windows XP) The key is provided for me automatically: clear this box to enter the security key.
  • Page 20 Network Guide Using the Product over a Network Select AirPort, and then click Turn AirPort On. From the Network Name list, select Create Network. Enter a network name, and then select the Require Password check box. Enter a password, and then click OK. Click Advanced.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    You can display the network status on the LCD and print a network status sheet. In the network status, you can confirm information such as the connection method, connection speed (transmission speed), IP address, security method, and Epson Connect status. If your product has an LCD panel, you can display simplified status information and print detailed status information.
  • Page 22: Disabling And Initializing The Wi-Fi Settings

    If your product does not have an LCD panel, you can initialize the network settings using the buttons on the control panel. Note: If you initialize the network settings, the Epson Connect settings and the settings for the network print services provided by other companies will be initialized too. Updating product firmware Network problems may be resolved by updating the product firmware.
  • Page 23: Ping Command

    Network Guide Troubleshooting Before using the Ping command, you need to confirm the IP addresses set on the computer and product. For more details about operating the computer, refer to “Ping command” on page Ping command In the TCP/IP network environment, confirm the IP addresses set on the computer and product, then check whether communication is established between the computer and product.
  • Page 24: Setup Problems

    Network Guide Troubleshooting Setup Problems Connecting to Wi-Fi Cannot find SSID ❏ Is the wireless router/access point connectable? Use your computer or other devices to confirm whether it can be connected wirelessly. ❏ Is the product far from the access point, or is there an obstacle between them? Move the product close to the access point, or remove the obstacle.
  • Page 25: Connecting To Wi-Fi Direct

    Network Guide Troubleshooting Connecting to Wi-Fi Direct Cannot access the internet when connecting a product to a computer which has multiple network interfaces by using Wi-Fi Direct ❏ Is the network adapter connected to the Internet set to low priority? If you connect a computer to the product by using Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP mode) while using a low-speed Internet connection, you may not be able to access the internet.
  • Page 26: Connecting To Ethernet

    Network Guide Troubleshooting Connecting to Ethernet Cannot connect to Ethernet ❏ Is Wi-Fi disabled on the control panel? If this is set to enabled, you cannot connect to an Ethernet network. Set this to disabled. ❏ Are the hub, Ethernet cable, etc. working properly on an Ethernet network connection? Verify that the product is turned on, and that the link LED of the product-connected hub port lights/flashes.
  • Page 27: Connecting To Wi-Fi Or Ethernet

    Network Guide Troubleshooting Connecting to Wi-Fi or Ethernet Cannot connect to network ❏ Is the message “The combination of IP address and subnet mask is invalid.” displayed? Solution 1: If your broadband router (or access point) uses a DHCP function, set the TCP/IP setting so that the product acquires an IP address automatically.
  • Page 28: Computer Connected To Ethernet

    Network Guide Troubleshooting ❏ Is the product correctly connected to the access point (wireless router, etc.)? If disconnected, check the following. The access point (wireless router, etc.) is turned on. The Wi-Fi settings correspond to those on the target access point (wireless router, etc.). ❏...
  • Page 29: Scanning Problems

    ❏ Is the Firewall function active in Windows XP or later, or commercially available security software? If the Firewall function is active, the search may not work in EPSON Scan Settings. In this case, click EPSON Scan Settings - Add - Enter address, and directly enter the IP address.
  • Page 30: Mac Os X

    The settings vary depending on the protocol. Try the following: EPSON TCP/IP: Open System Preferences - Network - Advanced - TCP/IP and check whether the addresses are set or if the correct IP address different from the factory setting is set on the product’s network interface. See...
  • Page 31: Ios

    ❏ Did you select an Epson product name on the Use menu? If you connect your product to a network using the Bonjour protocol, select your Epson product name on the Use menu in the driver. Otherwise some functions in Epson applications will not be available.
  • Page 32: Software Problems

    Select Epson software from the list, and then select Add (for 8/7) or OK (for Vista/XP). Confirm that the Epson software check box is selected in Allow apps and features (for 8), Allowed programs and features (for 7), Programs or port (for Vista), or Programs and Services (for XP), and then select OK.
  • Page 33: Other Problems

    Network Guide Troubleshooting Other Problems The product cannot set up network services or suddenly cannot use network services ❏ Has the product's root certificate expired? If the product's root certificate has expired, a message indicating that you need to renew the root certificate is displayed in Web Config or on the product's screen.
  • Page 34: Copyrights And Licenses For Network Features

    , Wi-Fi Protected Setup , and WPA2 are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Copyright 2014 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved. Info-ZIP copyright and license This is version 2007-Mar-4 of the Info-ZIP license. The definitive version of this document should be available at ftp://ftp.info-zip.org/pub/infozip/license.html indefinitely and a copy at...
  • Page 35: Open Source Software License

    Network Guide Copyrights and Licenses for Network Features 3. Altered versions--including, but not limited to, ports to new operating systems, existing ports with new graphical interfaces, versions with modified or added functionality, and dynamic, shared, or static library versions not from Info-ZIP--must be plainly marked as such and must not be misrepresented as being the original source or, if binaries, compiled from the original source.

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