Page 1: Network Guide
® Network Guide NPD1980-00...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
About Your Printer ........
Page 3 Configuring the Network Interface (For Macintosh Users) . .48 Installing the Printer Driver....... . .51 About Installing the Printer Driver .
Page 4 For Windows Me/98/95 Users ......182 Configuring the Printer Port ......189 EpsonNet Internet Print.
Page 5 Printing a Network Status Sheet ......222 Initializing Your Printer ........223 Reformatting the Hard Disk Drive .
Page 6 Distributing the Printer Driver Automatically....234 EpsonNet SetupManager ......234 EpsonNet NDPS Gateway .
Page 7: Copyright And Trademarks
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 8 HP and HP LaserJet are registered trademarks of the Hewlett-Packard Company. 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 9: Chapter 1 Introduction
Use the Network Utilities CD-ROM to easily configure the network interface for use on the TCP/IP network and install the printer driver. You can use the printer on the TCP/IP network at once. If you want to configure the network interface for protocols such...
Page 10: About This Guide
It includes how to set up the network interface, install the configuration software, and modify network settings of your printer and computers. For information about your printer, see your User's Guide. Note: ❏ To read the online guide, you must have Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 (or later) or Netscape Navigator 4.0 (or later) installed on your...
Page 11: Operating Environment
❏ Some screen shots in this guide may list a printer name other than your printer. This difference does not alter the instructions. ❏ The supported operating systems are different depending on the printer. See your printer's User’s Guide for the supported operating systems.
Page 12 Windows NT 4.0 with Support Pack 5 or higher Macintosh NetWare OS/2 (OS/2 Warp Connect, OS/2 Warp Server) UNIX Introduction TCP/IP (using LPR or EpsonNet Print) IPP (using EpsonNet Internet Print) NetBEUI Mac OS X 10.2.4 or Rendezvous later TCP/IP AppleTalk Mac OS X 10.2 or TCP/IP...
Page 13: Printing
❏ Only the Intel version of Windows NT is supported. ❏ The multi-user environment of Mac OS 9 is not supported. ❏ If you use the printer in a dial-up router environment, you must set an IP address for the printer. Make sure the IP address is suitable for the segment;...
Page 14 ❏ Only the Intel version of Windows NT is supported. ❏ The multi-user environment of Mac OS 9 is not supported. ❏ If you use the printer in a dial-up router environment, you must set an IP address for the printer. Make sure the IP address is suitable for the segment;...
Page 15: 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, NetWare, NetBEUI, AppleTalk, and IPP. ❏ Supports both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX.
Page 16: Network Connector
The orange light indicates whether the network interface is connected to 10Base-T or 100Base-TX. The light is on when the connection is 100Base-TX, or off when the connection is 10Base-T. Network connector RJ-45 connector: This connector is used to connect an Ethernet cable to a network.
Page 17: For Users Of Printers Supporting Netware Queue-Based
See "About EpsonNet SetupManager" on page 210. ❏ EpsonNet NDPS Gateway is a gateway utility that you can use to print and monitor the printer status of the Epson printer in the NDPS (Novell Distributed Print Services) environment of NetWare.
Page 18: Terms And Concepts
-- a TCP/IP remote printing protocol application Print queue -- a location where a print job is stored as a file, until the network interface sends the job to the assigned printer Protocol -- a rule that controls how data or information is exchanged through a network.
Page 19: Chapter 2 How To
Chapter 2 How To 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 and RJ-45 connector. See "Network Interface Operation"...
Page 20 5. Configure the network interface and install the printer driver. See "Configuring the Network Interface (For Windows Users)" on page 42 or "Configuring the Network Interface (For Macintosh Users)" on page 48 for details. 6. If necessary, configure the network settings of the network interface using EpsonNet Config.
Page 21: Selecting A Printing Method
2000" on page 69, or "Windows NT 4.0" on page 75. If a Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT print server exists On the server, set the printer to connect with LPR and turn it into a shared printer. Your clients can then print to this shared printer.
Page 22: Printing From Macintosh
LPR (TCP/IP) printing Advantages ❏ No computer as a network interface is required. ❏ No special utility for Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT is required. ❏ You can see the printer status using EPSON Status Monitor. How To...
Page 23 ❏ No proxy server (computer) is required. ❏ You can print to the printer over the Internet. Disadvantages ❏ EPSON Status Monitor cannot be used. ❏ TCP/IP and DNS settings are required. ❏ For Windows Me/98, EpsonNet Internet Print must be installed on all computers used for printing.
Page 24 ❏ No computer as a network interface is required. ❏ No special print utility is required. 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 printer.
Page 25: Installing Components On Your Computer
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 26 4. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. If they are already installed, go to the next chapter. The following table lists the components required for configuring the network interface with EpsonNet Config. EpsonNet Config’s setting screens TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap) MS Network NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap)*...
Page 27 Printing via NetWare server* * If you are using a printer that does not support NetWare queue-based printing, print via the NetWare server using EpsonNet NDPS Gateway. 5. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Install to install them, as described below.
Page 28: Windows Me/98
Windows Me/98 For Windows Me/98, use the following procedure to install the necessary components. Note: ❏ The Windows Me/98 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 29 LPR or Internet printing Microsoft Network Shared printing Printing via NetWare server* * If you are using a printer that does not support NetWare queue-based printing, print via the NetWare server using EpsonNet NDPS Gateway. Necessary components TCP/IP NetBEUI or TCP/IP...
Page 30 3. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Add to install them, as described below. For LPR or Internet printing: Select Protocol and then click Add. Select Microsoft from the Manufacturers list and TCP/IP from the Network Protocols list.
Page 31: Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003 For Windows Server 2003, use the following procedure to install the necessary components. Note: ❏ The Windows Server 2003 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 32 Printing via NetWare server* * If you are using a printer that does not support NetWare queue-based printing, print via the NetWare server using EpsonNet NDPS Gateway. 4. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Install to install them, as described below.
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 either IP or IPX. See the Novell Web site for detailed information. 5. For LPR, Internet, 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.
Page 34 3. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. If they are already installed, go to the next chapter. The following table lists the components required for configuring the network interface with EpsonNet Config. EpsonNet Config’s setting screens TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap) MS Network NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap)*...
Page 35 Printing via NetWare server* * If you are using a printer that does not support NetWare queue-based printing, print via the NetWare server using EpsonNet NDPS Gateway. 4. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Install to install them, as described below.
Page 36: Windows Nt 4.0
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 either IP or IPX. See the Novell Web site for detailed information. 5. For LPR, Internet, Microsoft Network Shared printing: Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) on the Configuration menu to open the TCP/IP Properties dialog box.
Page 37 3. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. If they are already installed, go to the next chapter. The following table lists the components required for configuring the network interface with EpsonNet Config. EpsonNet Config’s setting screens TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap) MS Network NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap)*...
Page 38 Printing via NetWare server* * If you are using a printer that does not support NetWare queue-based printing, print via the NetWare server using EpsonNet NDPS Gateway. 4. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Add to install them, as described below.
Page 39 For Microsoft Network Shared printing: To use TCP/IP, see the description described earlier to install TCP/IP. To use NetBEUI, select the Protocols tab and then click Add. Select NetBEUI from the list and then click OK. Select the Services tab and then click Add. Select Workstation from the list and then click OK.
Page 40: Macintosh
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 for Macintosh, select Ethernet or Built-in Ethernet on the AppleTalk Control Panel or the AppleTalk tab.
Page 41: Setting Up The Network Interface
You can use both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX. When you print a lot of data, we recommend you use a high-speed network of 100Base-TX with a light network traffic. 3. Turn on your printer. After the status lights go off, print a network status sheet. Caution: After turning off the printer, wait until the status lights go off before turning it back on;...
Page 42: Configuring The Network Interface (For Windows Users)
Note for Mac OS X 10.2.4 or later: Since the printer supports Rendezvous and is on by default, you can use the printer on a network just by connecting it to the network. If you want to disable the Rendezvous setting, use the printer’s control panel.
Page 43 5. Select Network. Note: If your printer is connected to your computer with a USB cable or a parallel cable, select Local. Then follow the on-screen instructions. 6. If you want to install software other than printer driver, select those check boxes. Click the Install button and follow the on-screen instructions.
Page 44 7. EpsonNet EasyInstall starts. Select the printer and then click the Next button. 8. Select a method for specifying the IP address. If you select Automatic, DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP address automatically. If you want to set the IP address manually, select Manual and then enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
Page 45 9. Confirm the settings you have made, and then click the Next button. 10. Select the printer with its IP address you have just set, and then click the Next button to install the printer driver. How To...
Page 46 11. Enter the printer name. If you want to set the printer as the default printer, select the Set as default printer check box. Click the Next button. Note for Windows XP Service Pack 2 users: If the following screen appears, click the Unblock button.
Page 47 12. Select Yes to print a test page; otherwise, select No. Click the Next button. 13. Click the Finish button, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Now you can use the printer on the TCP/IP network. How To...
Page 48: Configuring The Network Interface (For Macintosh Users)
If Network does not appear, follow the instructions until it appears, then click it. If the Custom button appears on the screen, click it first, then select the software you want to install. 3. EpsonNet EasyInstall starts. Select the printer and then click the Next button. How To...
Page 49 4. Select a method for specifying the IP address. If you select Automatic, DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP address automatically. If you want to set the IP address manually, select Manual and then enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Click the Next button. 5.
Page 50 1. Open the Applications folder. 2. Open the Utilities folder. 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 Rendezvous from the drop down list.
Page 51: Installing The Printer Driver
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/Server 2003/2000/NT 4.0 Users" on page 173. How To...
Page 52 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 53 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. How To...
Page 54 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 56 to install the printer driver.
Page 55 5. Enter the URL of the target printer using the format below. The URL should be the same as the URL you set on EpsonNet Config’s IPP configuration page. http://IP address of printer: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 56 Next. 4. Select the Browse for a printer radio button, and then click Next. 5. Enter the following in the Printer box or select the printer you want to use from the Shared printers list box, and then click Next.
Page 57 7. Select the model name of the printer, 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.
Page 58: Windows Me/98
3. Click the Ports tab and then select the port you have set with the NET USE command. Windows Me/98 For Windows Me/98, 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 182. LPR printing Since Windows Me/98 does not support LPR, standard TCP/IP printing cannot be used.
Page 59 Example: http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer Note: To check the IP address of the network interface, use EpsonNet Config. See "About EpsonNet Config" on page 131 for details. 5. See "Installing a printer driver" on page 61 to install the printer driver. How To...
Page 60 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. \\NetBIOS name of network interface\Device name of network interface 4.
Page 61 5. Select the CD-ROM drive for Drives, and then double-click the WIN9X folder. Click OK. 6. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box. 7. Select the model name of the printer, 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.
Page 62: Windows Server 2003
NET USE command. 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/Server 2003/2000/NT 4.0 Users" on page 173. LPR printing Note: If you are using EpsonNet Print, the setup procedure is different.
Page 63 Note: You must clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box because the printer 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 64 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. How To...
Page 65 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 67 to install the printer driver.
Page 66 5. Enter the URL of the target printer using the format below. The URL must be the same URL you set on EpsonNet Config’s IPP configuration page. http://IP address of printer: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 67 4. Select the Browse for a printer radio button, and then click Next. 5. Enter the following in the Printer box or select the printer you want to use from the Shared printers list box. Click Next. \\NetBIOS name of network interface\Device name of network interface 6.
Page 68 7. Select the model name of the printer, 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.
Page 69: Windows 2000
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/Server 2003/2000/NT 4.0 Users" on page 173. LPR printing Note: If you are using EpsonNet Print, the setup procedure is different.
Page 70 Note: You must clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box because the printer is attached directly to the network, not to a Windows 2000 computer. 4. Select the Create a new port radio button, and then select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list.
Page 71 5. Enter the IP address of the network interface and then click Next. 6. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer. Click Next. How To...
Page 72 7. Click Finish. 8. See "Installing a printer driver" on page 73 to install the printer driver. Internet printing 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.
Page 73 3. Select the Network printer radio button and then click Next. 4. Select the Type the printer name, or click Next to browse for a printer radio button. 5. Enter the following in the Name box or click Next to browse for a printer.
Page 74 Using the NET USE command If you are running Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT and using NetBIOS to connect to the printer, we recommend that you use the NET USE command, as follows: 1. Right-click the My Network Places icon and then select Properties.
Page 75: 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/Server 2003/2000/NT 4.0 Users" on page 173. LPR printing Note: If you are using EpsonNet Print, the setup procedure is different. See "About EpsonNet Print"...
Page 76 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 77 to install the printer driver. Internet printing Internet printing is possible by using the EpsonNet Internet Print utility included on the Network Utilities CD-ROM.
Page 77 WINNT40 folder. Click Open. 6. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box. 7. Select the model name of the printer, and then click Next. Note: ❏ Announce the share name to your clients so that they know the share name of the printer they want to use.
Page 78: Macintosh
Follow the steps below to set a printer. Note: Make sure that the printer driver is installed on your Macintosh before following the steps below. See the manual shipped with your printer for instruction on how to install the printer driver.
Page 79 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 80: Os/2
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 81 3. Enter the IP address of the network interface in the Remote print server box and the name of the remote print server’s printer in the second text box. Enter a value of 1 or greater in the Maximum number of LPD ports box.
Page 82 6. Save the settings you made in the TCP/IP Configuration dialog box, and restart your computer. Setting up your printer 1. Double-click Template from the OS/2 System folder. 2. Drag Printer to your desktop to create a printer. 3. Double-click the Printer icon. How To...
Page 83 4. Select Properties from the control menu, then click the Output Port tab. 5. From the Output Port list box, select one from \PIPE\LPD0 to \PIPE\LPDn (where n is the maximum number of LPD ports). The \PIPE\LPD -Settings dialog box will appear. How To...
Page 84 6. Enter the IP address of the network interface in the LPD server box. Enter the printer name set in step 2 in the LPD printer box. 7. Close the Printer icon to exit printer configuration. NetBEUI printing 1. Be sure that IBM OS/2 NetBIOS is installed on your computer.
Page 85: Settings For Netware Users
For Users of Printers Supporting NetWare Queue-Based Printing This section explains how to configure the network interface for NetWare. First, you need to set up the printer in a NetWare environment, and then configure the network interface using EpsonNet Config.
Page 86 ❏ NetWare 5.0/5.1 (NDS, NDPS) ❏ NetWare 6.0 (NDS, NDPS) Client environment The client environment must be supported by NetWare. The clients are able to use the printer driver mounted on the network interface. The following Novell Client is supported. ❏ For Windows 98: Novell Client 3.4 or later for Windows 98/95...
Page 87 Note: When you turn on the printer, the user account is temporarily accessed in the Remote Printer mode. If there is no user account available, turn on the printer before connecting the client to the network. Standby mode (factory default mode): The Standby mode is the default mode.
Page 88 Time required to recognize the network interface It takes up to two minutes for the NetWare server to recognize the network interface, after the printer is turned on. During this start-up time, the status sheet does not show the correct information.
Page 89 The network interface in the Print Server mode of NetWare 3.x does not allow you to use the Print Server status display control with PCONSOLE. 1. Turn on your printer. 2. From any NetWare client, log in to the target NetWare server with supervisor privileges. You must log in with the bindery connection.
Page 90 EpsonNet Config with Web Browser. See "NetWare" on page 161 for details. Using Remote Printer Mode (NetWare 3.x) For NetWare 3.x users, follow the steps below to make the printer environment with PCONSOLE. Creating print queues in a file server 1.
Page 91 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. 4. From the Print Queue list, select the print queue name that you just entered and press Enter. From the Print Queue Information list, select Queue Users and press Enter.
Page 92 4. Select Printer Configuration from the Print Server Configuration Menu and press Enter. 5. From the Configured Printers list, select Not Installed (port number = 0) and press Enter. How To...
Page 93 9. Select Queues Serviced by Printer from the Print Server Configuration menu and press Enter. 10. Select the printer that you want to use from the Defined Printers list and press Enter. 11. Press the Insert key and assign a queue to the print server port from the Available Queues list.
Page 94 EpsonNet Config with Web Browser. See "NetWare" on page 161 for details. 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.
Page 95 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. 3. From the Print Queue list, select the print queue name that you just entered and press Enter. From the Print Queue Information list, select Queue Users and press Enter.
Page 96 (created in step 4). The Print Server dialog box appears. 16. Click Assignments and then click Add. From the printer object list, select the printer object (created in step 8) and click 17. In the Print Server dialog box, select the assigned printer from the printer object list, and click the Printer Number button to set the printer number from 0 to 15, then click OK.
Page 97 Using NDS Remote Printer Mode (NetWare 4.x/5.x/6.0) Follow the steps below to make the printer environment using NWAdmin under NetWare 4.x, IntranetWare, NetWare 5.x, or NetWare 6.0 with NDS mode. Creating objects 1. From any NetWare client, log in to the target context of the NDS tree as an ADMIN.
Page 98 Print Queue Volume, then click Create. Double-click the print queue object, and register the user. 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. How To...
Page 99 6. Double-click the Printer Object icon in the NetWare Administrator screen. 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.
Page 100 9. Click Configuration, and select Other/Unknown for the Printer type list box and click OK. 10. Double-click the Print Server Object icon in the NetWare Administrator screen. How To...
Page 101 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.
Page 102 Configuring for NetWare using EpsonNet Config 1. Turn on your printer. 2. Load the print server from the file server’s system console which the print queue volume is set. >LOAD PSERVER print server name you set using NWAdmin 3. Configure the network interface using EpsonNet Config. See the EpsonNet Config User’s Guide for details.
Page 103 ❏ When you use the network interface with Bindery (either in the Print Server mode or the Remote Printer mode), you need PCONSOLE.EXE to create bindery objects such as Print Server and Print Queue objects. Since PCONSOLE.EXE does not come with NetWare 5.x/6.0, you need to get the file from Novell.
Page 104 After installing EpsonNet NDPS Gateway, you need to upload the printer driver to the Resource Management Service (RMS). Upload the printer driver to the NetWare server using NDPS Broker. For details on the procedure, refer to the section of NDPS or iPRINT in the NetWare documentation.
Page 105 8. Type LOAD NDPSM at the server console, and then select the NDPS Manager you have created. Creating a Printer Agent After creating an NDPS Manager, you can create Printer Agents, either public access printers or controlled access printers. The following are the features of public access printers and controlled access printers.
Page 106 Note on using the Adobe PostScript 3 Kit: If you want to use a printer as a PostScript and ESC/Page printer and want to install the printer driver automatically to the client computer, you must create two Printer Agents: one for the PostScript printer driver and the other for the ESC/Page printer driver.
Page 107 Note on using the Adobe PostScript 3 Kit: If you want to use a printer as a PostScript and ESC/Page printer and want to install the printer driver automatically to the client computer, you must create two Printer Agents: one for the PostScript printer driver and the other for the ESC/Page printer driver.
Page 108 Note on using the Adobe PostScript 3 Kit: When you create two Printer Agents for the same printer, be sure to use names related to the printer driver type so you can tell which Printer Agent is associated with the PostScript or the ESC/Page printer driver.
Page 109 NDS Context: Type the NDS context. Print Server Name: Print server name that is already defined in NDS or Bindery. If the printer is in the Remote Printer mode, enter the print server name that is used when PSERVER.NLM is loaded.
Page 110 Printer Agent List. Check that the status of the Printer Agent you have just created is “Idle”. Configuring for NetWare using EpsonNet Config Follow the steps below if you want to use the printer in IPX network. Note: Be sure that the one of the following clients is installed on your computer: Novell Client 32, Novell IntranetWare Client, or Novell Client.
Page 111 The Novell Printers---Install dialog appears. You may modify the printer name that appears and select a pre-defined configuration. 5. Click OK. The printer driver for that printer model is installed automatically from the Resource Management Service. 6. Click Close. The printer appears in the main Printer Manager window and is available for print jobs.
Page 112 Remote Printer mode In Remote Printer mode, use of a router with a vicarious response function allows the primary server to be installed at the dial-up destination. However, an extra account might be generated when the primary server is down.
Page 113 When there is a primary server at the dial-up destination For local networks with file servers: File server Printer Local 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 114 ❏ 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 115 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. Primary file server (primary print server) Printer Local network ❏...
Page 116: For Users Of Printers Not Supporting Netware
Introduction to NetWare settings Supported systems Server environment ❏ NetWare 5.0/5.1 (NDPS) ❏ NetWare 6.0 ( NDPS) Client environment The client environment must be supported by NetWare. The clients are able to use the printer driver mounted on the network interface. How To...
Page 117 The following Novell Client is supported. ❏ For Windows 98: Novell Client 3.4 or later for Windows 98/95 ❏ For Windows 2000/NT 4.0: Novell Client 4.8 or later for Windows 2000/NT 4.0 ❏ For Windows XP: Novell Client 4.9 or later for Windows XP Using the EpsonNet NDPS Gateway This section contains instructions on printing using Novell Distributed Print Services...
Page 118 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. You can create an NDPS Manager and Printer Agent in NetWare Administrator or partially via the Server Console.
Page 119 After installing EpsonNet NDPS Gateway, you need to upload the printer driver to the Resource Management Service (RMS). Upload the printer driver to the NetWare server using NDPS Broker. For details on the procedure, refer to the section of NDPS or iPRINT in the NetWare documentation.
Page 120 8. Type LOAD NDPSM at the server console, and then select the NDPS Manager you have created. Creating a Printer Agent After creating an NDPS Manager, you can create Printer Agents, either public access printers or controlled access printers. The following are the features of public access printers and controlled access printers.
Page 121 1. Select a printer type (either public access printer or controlled access printer). 2. Create a public access printer. If you want to create a controlled access printer, go to step 3. In NetWare Administrator, double-click the NDPS Manager you have created.
Page 122: Settings For Unix Users
9. Confirm the Printer Agent that you have just created. In NetWare Administrator, double-click the NDPS Manager object and click Printer Agent List. Check that the status of the Printer Agent you have just created is “Idle”. Setting the printer on client workstations For detailed information on setting the printer on client workstations, see the Novell online documentation.
Page 123: Lpr Filters
Filters for lpr are controlled by the name given to the remote printer. When setting up an lpr printer entry, a name is entered for: ❏ the local printer name to be redirected ❏...
Page 124: Setting Up Different Unix Systems Using The Lpr
In the following steps, substitute the name that your printer will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want your printer to be known for Rprinter. 1. Add the IP address and printer host name to the \etc\hosts file. For example: 22.33.44.55 HOSTNAME...
Page 125 In the following steps, substitute the name that your printer will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want your printer to be known for Rprinter. 1. Add the IP address and printer host name to the \etc\hosts file. For example: 22.33.44.55 HOSTNAME...
Page 126 In the following steps, substitute the name that your printer will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want your printer to be known for Rprinter. 1. Add the IP address and printer host name to the /etc/hosts file. For example: 22.33.44.55 HOSTNAME...
Page 127 -PRPrinter Print-File-Name Setting up for HP-UX 9.05 or later In the following steps, substitute the name that your printer will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want your printer to be known for Rprinter.
Page 128 -DRPrinter Print-File-Name Setting up for SCO UNIX 4.2 or later (Open Server) In the following steps, substitute the name that your printer will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want your printer to be known for Rprinter.
Page 129 Do you want to turn on the "extended RLP protocol" support flag? If you are not sure, answer "n"? (y/n)[n]n 8. Specify whether the created printer is to become the default printer. For example: Would you like this to be the system default printer? (y/n)y 9.
Page 130: 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 underlined). ftp> open 22.33.44.55 Connected to 22.33.44.55 220 PR-Ifx(22.33.44.55) ftp server ready.
Page 131: Chapter 3 Network Software
Note for users of printers supporting NetWare queue-based printing: ❏ If you are using the printer in a dial-up environment without running NetWare, clear the Use NetWare check box on the NetWare screen. If this check box is selected, the extra account may be charged when you use the dial-up router.
Page 132: System Requirements
System Requirements The following table lists the system requirements of EpsonNet Config. Operating systems Hard disk drive space Installing EpsonNet Config Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet Config on your computer to configure the network interface. Note: If you add or delete protocols or services from your operating system after installing EpsonNet Config, EpsonNet Config may not work correctly.
Page 133 3. Make sure that all applications are closed, and then click the icon located next to EpsonNet Config. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Note for Windows XP Service Pack 2 users: If the following screen appears after you start EpsonNet Config, click the Unblock button;...
Page 134: Accessing The Epsonnet Config User's Guide
Accessing the EpsonNet Config User’s Guide The EpsonNet Config 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 Programs (for Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000, and NT 4.0 users) or All Programs (for Windows XP and Server 2003 users), select EpsonNet, and then select EpsonNet Config V1.
Page 135: Epsonnet Config For Macintosh
Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet Config to configure the network interface. 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon. 3. Select the appropriate OS icon in the EPSON folder, and then double-click it. Mac OS X 10.x, 9 PowerPC Macintosh...
Page 136: Accessing The Epsonnet Config User's Guide
4. Make sure that all applications are closed, and then click the install icon located next to EpsonNet Config. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Accessing the EpsonNet Config User’s Guide The EpsonNet Config User’s Guide contains detailed information on EpsonNet Config.
Page 137: Epsonnet Config With Web Browser
About EpsonNet Config EpsonNet Config with Web Browser is a Web-based utility designed to configure the printer 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 138 Mac OS X: ❏ Netscape Navigator version 7.0 or later Note: If you are using Mac OS 9, you cannot configure printer settings. Only network settings are available. Unix: ❏ Netscape Navigator version 4.05 or later About Web browser setting When running EpsonNet Config with Web Browser, be sure not to use a proxy server to access the Internet.
Page 139: Configuring The Network Interface Using Web-Based
1. Turn on your printer. 2. Run EpsonNet Config using one of the following ways. ❏ Run EpsonNet Config for Windows or Macintosh. Select the printer you want to configure from the list and then click Launch Browser. Network Software...
Page 140 ❏ From any NetWare client, log in to the target NetWare server or NDS context with supervisor privileges. ❏ You cannot create a print server, print queue, or printer with Web-based EpsonNet Config. You must create these objects before using Web-based EpsonNet Config.
Page 141 Manual and then enter an IP address. This is because if you select Auto, the IP address of the network interface changes every time you turn on the printer so that you need to change the printer port setting accordingly.
Page 142 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 printer on the network just by enabling this setting. Network Software...
Page 143 15. If the message “Configuration change is complete!” appears on your screen, the update is complete. Do not exit the Web browser and do not send a job to the printer until this message appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to reset the printer.
Page 144: Opening Screen
Links to a Web site previously defined by the administrator. Links to Help. Links to the copyright and version information for EpsonNet Config. Links to the Epson Web site (http://www.epson.com). Displays the printer device information. Displays the consumables information. Confirms and executes the Information Sheet, Reserve Job, and Form Overlay.
Page 145: Network Software
Displays information about Timeout. Displays information about Time. Change the input settings. Change the print settings. Change the emulation settings. Change the printer interface settings. Configure the applicable settings for NetWare. Configure the desired settings/method for TCP/IP. Configure the desired settings for AppleTalk.
Page 146: Information - Printer Screens
The yellow light is on when the toner or oil roll is low. The red light is on when the printer is out of paper or toner, if paper is jammed, the cover is open, or an error has occurred.
Page 147: Consumables Information
The IP address of the printer. The MAC address of the printer. The installed memory size of the printer. Capacity of the hard disk installed in the printer. Explanations Total number of pages that have been printed. Total number of color pages that have been printed.
Page 148: Information Sheet
Displays the document name of the selected job. Displays the date when the selected job was sent to the printer. Displays the type of the selected job. Displays the number of copies. Displays the number of pages of the selected...
Page 149: Form Overlay
Paper Size Preview Rotate Left button Rotate Right button Delete button Quantity Print button Refresh button Form Overlay Items Menu Selection Form List Form list box Prev. Page button Next Page button Form Information Preview Rotate Left button Rotate Right button Delete button Print button Refresh button...
Page 150: Configuration - Printer Screens
See the User's Guide for more information on each item. Note: ❏ The item appears only if your printer supports the function. ❏ A password is required when you click items under Printer on the Configuration menu. Input Items...
Page 151: Setup Menu
Copies Manual Feed Explanations Select Setup. Enter the length of the printer waits when it is on line and no new data is received. When this time is up, the printer searches for new print data on other channels. Select the displayed language.
Page 152: Configuration Menu
Select whether to adjust the RITech setting. RIT produces smoother and crisper lines, text, and graphics. Select whether to save toner. When on, the printer consumes less toner but print quality is reduced. Select the density for printing. Enter a value to adjust the printing start position from the top on the paper.
Page 153: Clock Menu
Available only when the Duplex Unit is installed. Select whether a paper size error is ignored. Select whether to permit the printer to automatically continue printing after a certain period of time when one of the following error occurs: paper set, print overrun, or insufficient memory error.
Page 154: Support Menu
Saves any changes. Clears any changes and reloads the previous settings. Explanations Select PS3. This menu appears only when PS3 is installed. Select whether to print an error sheet when any error occurs while the printer is in PS3 emulation mode.
Page 155: Lj4 Emulation
Coloration Image Protect Binary Text Detection Set button Refresh button LJ4 Emulation Items Emulation Font Source Font Number Pitch Height Symbol Set Form Source Symbol Set Dest Symbol Set CR Function Specify the printing methods from Color, Mono, or True Color. Select whether to compress data when memory is low during printing.
Page 156 LF Function Tray Assign Set button Refresh button GL2 Emulation Items Emulation GL-Mode Scale Origin Join Pen (0 to 6) Set button Refresh button Network Software Select LF (line-feed) or CR+LF (carriage-return/line-feed) operation to add a line feed to each carriage return it receives.
Page 157 (CR-LF) operation whenever the print position exceeds the right margin. When you set AutoLF to Off, the printer does not send an automatic line feed (LF) command with each carriage return (CR). When on, the printer adds a line feed to each carriage return it receives.
Page 158 (CR-LF) operation whenever the print position exceeds the right margin. When you set AutoLF to Off, the printer does not send an automatic line feed (LF) command with each carriage return (CR). When on, the printer adds a line feed to each carriage return it receives.
Page 159: Parallel Interface
Interface Parallel Interface Items Parallel I/F Speed Bi-Directional Buffer Size Network Interface Items Network I/F Buffer Size AUX Interface Items AUX I/F Buffer Size Explanations Allows you to activate or deactivate the parallel interface. Select the transfer speed. Enable or disable bidirectional communication.
Page 160: Information - Network Screens
Items USB I/F USB Speed Buffer Size Set button Refresh button Information - Network Screens Note: The item appears only if your printer supports the function. General information Items Administrator Name Location Interface Card Model Name MAC Address Hardware Version...
Page 161: Configuration - Network Screens
Printer Status Current Time Refresh button Configuration - Network Screens Note: The item appears only if your printer supports the function. NetWare NetWare Basic Settings Items Use NetWare Frame Type Mode Print Server Mode/NDS/Bindery Items Print Server Name Polling Interval...
Page 162: Remote Printer Mode
Explanations Enter the primary print server name (up to 47 characters). Enter the printer port number (0 to 254). Explanations Select a method for acquiring IP addresses. If Auto is selected, DHCP becomes available.
Page 163 Set Using Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) Set Using PING DNS Server Address Settings Items Acquire DNS Server Address Automatically DNS Server Address Host Name and Domain Name Settings Items Acquire Host Name and Domain Name Automatically Host Name Domain Name Register Network Interface Address to DNS Server Select Enable to get a private address...
Page 164 Explanations Select either Enable or Disable to use Rendezvous. Enter the Rendezvous name. Enter the printer name for Rendezvous. Explanations Select either Enable or Disable to use the SLP function. Enter the number of routers through which a packet can travel before being discarded or returned when using the SLP function.
Page 165 Number Set and enter an asterisk (*) in this text box. Displays the printer’s entity type. Do not change the entity type unless “epson” appears. If “epson” appears, enter an entity type to match your printer. Select Auto or Manual. Usually Auto is recommended.
Page 166: For More Information
Format: http://IP address of printer:631/printer name set below Example: http://192.168.100.201:631/ EPSON_IPP_Printer Enter the name of a printer to use for Internet Printing (up to 127 characters). Example: EPSON_IPP_Printer Enter the name of the printer’s physical location (up to 64 characters).
Page 167 IP Trap Items Trap Address Community Port Number IPX Trap Items Trap Address Community Socket Number Explanations Enable or Disable the trap. Enter the IP address of the server to which the trap is transmitted. Enter the community name (up to 32 characters).
Page 168 Enable or Disables the printing 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 169 Time Items Time Manual Settings If the network interface has RTC (Real Time Clock), you can set the time manually. Items Date Time Time Difference Apply button Time Server Settings Items Time Server Time Server IP Address Synchronize Interval Time Difference Time Server Status Apply button Explanations...
Page 170: Optional Screens
Optional Screens Administrator You can link to the Web site specified on this screen when you click Favorite (the name is changeable) in Index. Items Administrator Name Location Favorite Name Favorite URL Description Note: Links to ftp are not supported. Reset You can reset the network interface or return the settings to the default values.
Page 171: Epsonnet Print
About EpsonNet Print EpsonNet Print is a utility program that provides peer to peer printing to Epson printers on the TCP/IP network. By using EpsonNet Print, you can find a printer located in the same segment or beyond a router. You can select LPR standard printing, LPR enhanced printing, or High-speed printing.
Page 172: System Requirements
System Requirements The following table lists the system requirements of EpsonNet Print. Operating systems Memory Hard disk space Display Installing EpsonNet Print Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet Print. Be sure to install it on a computer connected to the network. Note: If EpsonNet Direct Print (the older version of EpsonNet Print) is already installed on your computer, you need to uninstall it before installing...
Page 173: For Windows Xp/Server 2003/2000/Nt 4.0 Users
❏ Be sure that the computer is connected to the network and TCP/IP is correctly set. ❏ Be sure that the target Epson printer driver is installed on the computer. ❏ A valid IP address must be assigned to the printer.
Page 174 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.
Page 175 Available Printer Port list, and then click the New Port button. 4. Select the target printer, and then click Next. Note: ❏ If the target printer is not in the list, click the Search Again button to search the printers using new parameters. Network Software...
Page 176 ❏ If you want to search printers 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 177 5. Confirm the information about the printer’s port you want to configure, and then click Finish. Items Port Type Explanations 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 178: Printer Wizard
You need to install the printer driver. See "Installing the Printer Driver" on page 181. Adding a port for a printer assigned with a static IP address 1. For Windows XP: Click Start and then Printers and Faxes. Under Printer Tasks, click Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard.
Page 179 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.
Page 180 5. Enter the printer’s name and the port name is automatically entered to the Port Name edit box. Then click Next. 6. Confirm the information about the printer’s port you want to configure, and then click Finish. Network Software...
Page 181 Install the printer driver that comes with your printer. 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the printer. 2. Close the EPSON Installation Program screen if it appears. 3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears.
Page 182: For Windows Me/98/95 Users
❏ Be sure that the computer is connected to the network and TCP/IP is correctly set. ❏ Be sure that the target Epson printer driver is installed on the computer. ❏ A valid IP address must be assigned to the printer.
Page 183 Select the Other radio button, and then select EpsonNet Print Port. Click OK. 4. Select the target printer, and then click Next. Note: ❏ If the target printer is not in the list, click the Search Again button to search the printers using new parameters. Network Software...
Page 184 ❏ If you want to search printers 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 185 5. Confirm the information about the printer’s port you want to configure, and then click Finish. Items Port Type Explanations 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 186 The printer is now ready for peer-to-peer printing. To configure the printer port, see "Configuring the Printer Port" on page 189. Adding a port for a printer assigned with a static IP address Install the printer driver before adding a port for the printer. See the manual shipped with your printer for instructions on how to install the printer driver.
Page 187 4. Select Manual Setting from the list, and then click Next. 5. Enter the printer’s name and the port name is automatically entered to the Port Name edit box. Then click Next. Network Software...
Page 188 6. Confirm the information about the printer’s port you want to configure, and then click Finish. Items The port Information Finish button Back button Cancel button Network Software Explanations The following items are displayed: - Port Namel - Host Name or IP Address...
Page 189: 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 190 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 printer without spooling all of the print data. High-Speed printing is faster than the other two printing methods.
Page 191: 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 printer and gives you information about its current status. Because this utility does not support IPP, printers connected to the Internet cannot be monitored with EPSON Status Monitor.
Page 192: 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 193: Setting Up Your Printer Using Epsonnet Internet Print
Setting Up Your Printer Using EpsonNet Internet Print EpsonNet Internet Print supports printing across the Internet using Internet Printing Protocol. Follow the steps below to set up the printer. Note: Before following the steps below, you must make the appropriate IPP settings in EpsonNet Config.
Page 194 Enter Printer URI: Enter the target printer’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. Do not use the following characters;...
Page 195 Cancel button: Cancels any changes. Note: ❏ The settings you make above can be changed from the printer driver. In the printer Properties dialog box, click the Details tab, and click the Port Settings button to change the settings. ❏ Be aware that when connecting to the Internet using a dial-up router and selecting the Get status every 20 sec check box, you may be charged for the extra line connection.
Page 196 ❏ If the printer power is off or there is a problem on the network, the Get status every 20 sec check box is automatically cleared. If this happens, make sure that the printer power is on and the printer is correctly connected on the network, and then select the Get status every 20 sec check box again.
Page 197 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 198 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. Network Software...
Page 199 Enter Printer URI: Enter the target printer’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. Do not use the following characters;...
Page 200 OK, an error message may appear. Be sure that the printer power is on, and the printer is connected to the network. ❏ If the printer power is off or there is a problem in the network, the Get status every 20 sec check box is automatically cleared.
Page 201: 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 Printing Preferences, the Optional Settings tab, and then click the Notice Settings button.
Page 202: Epsonnet Webmanager
Note: ❏ Before installing and using EpsonNet WebManager, be sure to read the Readme.txt file. This file contains the latest information on EpsonNet WebManager. ❏ The term “device” refers to a printer, interface card, or network adapter. Network Software...
Page 203: System Requirements
System Requirements Note: ❏ Before using EpsonNet WebManager, the computer and other devices must be properly connected to the network. ❏ Since EpsonNet WebManager runs on a Web browser, you must install TCP/IP and a Web browser first. See the Readme.txt file for supported browsers.
Page 204: Epsonnet Webmanager 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. The setting items in the Device details function will differ depending on the printer.
Page 205: Epsonnet Webmanager Operating Structure
No special server is required. Just install EpsonNet WebManager and a Web browser on the same computer that functions as a server. All administration is possible from the network administrator’s Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT 4.0 computer. a. EpsonNet WebManager server b. Epson printer with built-in network interface Network Software...
Page 206 Multi-platform network administration is possible from Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX platforms through the browser. a. EpsonNet WebManager server b. Epson printer with built-in network interface c. Client computer running Windows d. Client computer running Macintosh e. Client computer running UNIX...
Page 207: Installing Epsonnet Webmanager
Installing EpsonNet WebManager Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet WebManager. 1. Insert the Network Utilities 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 208 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; otherwise the client computers cannot access EpsonNet WebManager. 1. Click Start, point to Control Panel, and then select Security Center.
Page 209: Opening The Reference Guide
Opening the Reference Guide After starting EpsonNet WebManager, be sure to read the EpsonNet WebManager’s online reference guide. It provides important information and instructions on using EpsonNet WebManager. You can access the online guide by using any of the following methods: ❏...
Page 210: Epsonnet Setupmanager
❏ Outputs the result of the printer driver installation using the script file. ❏ Edits more than one script file at a time. ❏ Registers unconnected printers in a script file. ❏ Installs utilities such as EPSON Status Monitor and EPSON Scan that support automatic installation. Network Software...
Page 211: System Requirements
System Requirements The following table lists the system requirements of EpsonNet SetupManager. Operating system Protocol Display Note: ❏ If you are using Windows 95, you cannot create a script file. You can only run the script file. ❏ If you are using Windows 2000 Advanced Server or Windows Server 2003, you can create the script file, but you cannot run it.
Page 212: Installing Epsonnet Setupmanager
Print service Operating systems Windows Me Windows 98 Second Edition Windows 95 Windows XP/2000 Windows NT 4.0 Note: ❏ If you are using Windows Me/98/95 and EpsonNet Print is not installed, EpsonNet Print is automatically installed. To use EpsonNet Print on Windows 95, Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 must be installed on the computer.
Page 213: Accessing The User's Guide For Epsonnet Setupmanager
3. Click the icon located next to EpsonNet SetupManager. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 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.
Page 214: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
Auto or Option. What to do Assign the printer’s IP address so that it belongs to the same segment of the computer. Use EpsonNet Config and the printer’s control panel.
Page 215: Unable To Start Epsonnet Config
Unable to start EpsonNet Config. Cause You have added or deleted protocols after installing EpsonNet Config. The message “EpsonNet Config cannot be used because no network is installed.” appears when you start EpsonNet Config. Cause Both TCP/IP and IPX/SPX are not installed on the computer.
Page 216: The Message "Could Not Complete Communicating
What to do Set the IP address for the network interface using EpsonNet Config for Windows or Macintosh, the printer’s control panel, or the arp/ping commands. You can check the IP address on a status sheet. See the EpsonNet Config User’s Guide or "Setting an IP Address Using the arp/ping Command"...
Page 217: Unable To Set The Ip Address Using The Arp/Ping
What to do Connect the network interface to the network, and check the network environment. The printer and the computer must be in the same segment. What to do Set a valid IP address. Refresh the status by selecting Refresh from the View menu.
Page 218: Problems Specific To Your Network Environment
Internet connection. A communication error message appears when you start printing or when you open the printer’s properties. Cause When you print with NetBEUI or IPP, EPSON Status Monitor cannot be used. Troubleshooting What to do Printing ends normally after you cancel this dialog box, but the message appears every time you print.
Page 219: Windows 2000/Nt Environment
A communication error message appears when you start printing or when you open the printer’s properties. Cause When you print with NetBEUI or IPP, EPSON Status Monitor cannot be used. No clients except an administrator can print via Windows NT Server 4.0.
Page 220: Macintosh Environment
Cause You may have selected a wrong one for “Connect via” in the AppleTalk Control Panel. The Rendezvous printer setting is overwritten by the AppleTalk printer setting. Cause The same printer is set up with AppleTalk after the printer is set up with Rendezvous.
Page 221: Troubleshooting
EpsonNet Config. You have not logged in to the target NetWare server with supervisor privileges. Cannot monitor the printer using EPSON Status Monitor. Cause You set the NDS Print Server settings for the printer using EpsonNet Config for Windows.
Page 222: Printing A Network Status Sheet
MAC address of the network interface. To print a network status sheet, follow the steps below. 1. Press the Enter button on the printer's control panel once to enter the SelecType mode. The LCD panel displays Information Menu.
Page 223: Initializing Your Printer
Note: ❏ You cannot print a status sheet in the following cases: the printer has started printing, it is offline, or it is not ready to print. ❏ See the User's Guide for more information on the printer’s control panel.
Page 224 ❏ When you want to erase only the fonts installed from the Adobe PostScript 3 (PS3), follow steps 1 through 3 above. Select PS3 HDD Init when the Adobe PostScript 3 ROM is installed. ❏ When installing a Hard Disk Drive from a different printer, reformat it with this function. Troubleshooting...
Page 225: Chapter 5 Tips For Administrator
Tips for Administrator Setting an IP Address on the Printer’s Control Panel After connecting the printer to the network, you need to set the IP address for the network interface. To set the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway from the control panel, follow the steps below.
Page 226 ❏ Choose Auto when getting the IP address from a DHCP server. The IP address is automatically obtained from the DHCP server whenever the printer is reset or turned on. ❏ Choose PING when setting the IP address using the arp/ping command.
Page 227: Network Menu
10. Turn off your printer and then turn it back on. Be sure to wait until the initialization is complete. Print a network status sheet to confirm the new IP address. Note: ❏ You must first set the IP address before using EpsonNet Config with Web Browser.
Page 228 Note: ❏ To activate the Network Menu settings, you must turn off the printer for more than five seconds and then turn it back on. Or, you can perform a Reset All operation, as explained in “Reset Menu” in the User's Guide.
Page 229: Aux Menu
AUX Menu This menu allows you to control the optional interface settings from the printer’s control panel. Note: The AUX Menu appears only when an optional interface is installed. Item AUX I/F AUX Config* Get IPAddress** IP** SM** GW** NetWare**...
Page 230 Note: ❏ To activate Buffer Size settings, you must turn off the printer for more than five seconds then turn it back on. Or, you can perform a Reset All operation, as explained in “Reset Menu” in the User's Guide.
Page 231: 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 Me/98/XP/2000/NT 4.0, if you have correctly installed TCP/IP networking on these systems.
Page 232: Checking The Lan
Checking the LAN First, you need to check that the computer can reach to other computer in the same segment, as follows: 1. Set the default gateway to the host on which you are setting up the network interface. If there is a server or a router which acts as a gateway, enter the address of the server or the router.
Page 233: Setting And Checking The New Ip Address
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 234: Distributing The Printer Driver Automatically
EpsonNet NDPS Gateway EpsonNet NDPS Gateway is a gateway software that you can use to print and monitor the printer status of the Epson printer in the NDPS (Novell Distributed Print Services) environment of NetWare. Use the Setup tool of EpsonNet NDPS Gateway to upload the printer driver to Resource Management Service (RMS).
Page 235: 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 printer and the Dynamic DNS function is not supported, you need to change the printer port setting every time you turn on the printer.
Page 236: Function Of Universal Plug And Play
Function of Universal Plug and Play When you connect your printer to the network, the printer is automatically assigned with an IP address, and the printer's icon appears in the My Network Places folder. By double-clicking the printer's icon, you can access EpsonNet Config with Web Browser for basic information about the printer, such as manufacturer, model name, location, and administrator’s name.
Page 237: Uninstalling Software
Uninstalling Software Follow the steps below to uninstall the network software. Windows Me/98/95/2000/NT 4.0 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. Select the utility you want to uninstall, and then click the Add/Remove button (Windows Me/98/95/NT 4.0) or the Change/Remove button (Windows 2000).
Page 238: Macintosh
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 239: Appendix A Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. Safety Instructions...
Page 240 Index Numerics 10Base/100Base light, 15 arp, 231, 233 Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA), 141 Bindery emulation, 88, 89 Controlled Access Printers, 105, 111, 120 Data transmission light, 15 Default gateway, 141 Dial-up network, 112 Dial-up router, 235 Dynamic DNS, 142 EpsonNet Config (Macintosh), 135 Config (Web Browser), 137...
Page 241 LEDs, 15 LPR filters, 123 MAC address, 160 Microsoft network, 165 NDPS, 102, 117 NDPS Manager, 104, 119 NDPS Printer Agent, 105, 106, 107, 120, 121 NDS, 88 NET USE command, 68 NetWare 3.x, 89, 90 4.x, 89, 90, 94, 97 5.x, 90, 97, 102...
Page 242 Ping, 232 Print Server mode, 86, 89, 90, 112, 161 Protocols, 11 Public Access Printers, 105, 111, 120 Remote Printer mode, 87, 90, 94, 97, 112, 162 Reset, 146, 170 Return to default button, 170 RJ-45 connector, 16 Router, 141...

Epson EPL-N2550 Network Manual

Copyright and Trademarks

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 How to

Chapter 3 Network Software

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

Chapter 5 Tips for Administrator

Appendix A Safety Instructions

Quick Links

Network Guide

Troubleshooting

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