Chapter 4 Network Basics; Overview Of Network Setup And Configuration; Connecting Your Printer - Epson AcuLaser C1750N User Manual

Chapter 4
Network Basics

Overview of Network Setup and Configuration

To set up and configure the network:
1. Connect the printer to the network using the recommended hardware and cables.
2. Turn on the printer and the computer.
3. Print the Printer Settings page and keep it for referencing network settings.
4. Install the driver software on the computer from the Software Disc. For information on driver
installation, see the section in this chapter for the specific operating system you are using.
5. Configure the printer's TCP/IP address, which is required to identify the printer on the network.
❏ Microsoft
®
automatically set the printer's Internet Protocol (IP) address if you connect the printer to an
established TCP/IP network. You can also manually set the printer's IP address on the
operator panel.
❏ Mac OS
®
X systems: Manually set the printer's TCP/IP address on the operator panel.
6. Print a Printer Settings page to verify the new settings.
See Also:
"Printing a Printer Settings Page" on page 125

Connecting Your Printer

Your Epson AcuLaser C1750 series interconnection cables must meet the following requirements:
Connection Type
Ethernet
USB
®
Windows operating systems: Run the Installer on the Software Disc to
Connection Specifications
10 Base-T/100 Base-TX compatible
USB 1.1/2.0 compatible
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