Check Network Communication - Epson Stylus pro 7900 Repair Manual

Pro 7900 and 9900 Field Repair Guide
Note: The Check Network Communication adjustment item tests the Ethernet Port on the Printer.
1. Prepare the Printer's Ethernet Port for the test.
1.1 Enter the User
1.1.1 Set the
1.2 Navigate within the
1.2.1 Set the
2. Connect the Printer's Ethernet Port to a DHCP network.
2.1 The DHCP network will assign an IP Address to the Printer.
3. Determine the IP Address assigned to the Printer by the DHCP network.
3.1 Enter the User
3.2 Navigate within the
3.2.1 Print the
3.3 Locate the Printer's IP Address on page 1 of the Network Status Sheet print out.
4. Load paper into the Printer (any kind).
Note: Steps 1 - 3 describe a method for assigning an IP Address using a network that supports DHCP
protocol. It is also possible to use a direct connection between a computer and the Printer. An
ethernet cable and a manual IP Address must be used for a direct connection. Note: Manual
IP169.254.1.2

Check Network Communication

Check Network Communication
Menu on the Printer, and navigate to
NETWORK SETUP to ENABLE.
NETWORK SETUP
IP ADDRESS SETTING
Menu on the Printer, and navigate to
TEST PRINT menu to
NETWORK STATUS SHEET.
Subnet 255.255.0.0 works with most computers.
Printer Component,
NETWORK
menu to IP ADDRESS
to AUTO.
TEST PRINT.
NETWORK STATUS
Software Item, LCD Display, Printer Button
SETUP.
SETTING.
SHEET.
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