Epson C82378 Administrator's Manual
Epson C82378 Administrator's Manual

Epson C82378 Administrator's Manual

Epsonnet 10/100 base tx ext. print server
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  • Page 1 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON product. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products.
  • Page 2 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION of CONFORMITY According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: EPSON AMERICA, INC. Located at: MS 6-43 3840 Kilroy Airport Way...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    About Functions of Network Adapter ..... . 4 EPSON Printers that Support the Network Adapter ..4 Operating Environment .
  • Page 5 Chapter 4 Settings for NetWare Overview ..........4-1 Supported systems .
  • Page 6 Chapter 6 Settings for Windows 2000/NT Printing with TCP/IP ........6-2 Printing via Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor in Windows 2000 .
  • Page 7 Chapter 9 Settings for UNIX lpr filters ..........9-1 Setting Up Different UNIX Systems Using the lpr Command.
  • Page 8 Making Status Monitor Settings ......12-11 Starting EPSON Status Monitor 2 ......12-12 From Windows 98/95/2000/NT 4.0 .
  • Page 9 Windows NT environment ......15-8 Problems Using EPSON Status Monitor 2 ....15-9...
  • Page 10 Appendix A Installing Protocols Installing TCP/IP Protocols on Your PC ....A-1 Windows 98/95 ........A-1 Windows 2000.
  • Page 11 Introduction The EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx Ext. Print Server is a combination of hardware and software that lets you connect an EPSON printer equipped with a parallel interface directly to your network. Just attach the network adapter to your printer’s parallel interface connector, and connect it anywhere on your network.
  • Page 12 Note: The configuration software configures the network adapter to work only with the protocols that exist on your network. This does not imply that you can use all of the above mentioned protocols with your network or operating system. The protocols that the network adapter can use may vary depending on the operating systems used and network configuration.
  • Page 13: Introduction

    ❏ Only use the AC adapter shipped with this package to supply power to the network adapter. ❏ Your interface package requires a network connection for the network adapter and a host EPSON printer. Use a Category- 5 shielded twisted-pair cable to connect the network adapter to a network.
  • Page 14: About Functions Of Network Adapter

    IPX trap settings are available with EpsonNet WinAssist and WebAssist. EPSON Printers that Support the Network Adapter The network adapter can be installed in the following EPSON ink jet printers (as of May 2000). ❏ Stylus COLOR 760/860/1160 ❏ Stylus Photo 750/870/1200/1270...
  • Page 15: Operating Environment

    Operating Environment Supported operating systems and network protocols See the following chapters for more information. ❏ NetWare 3.1x / 4.1x / 5 r Chapter 4 Bindery mode for NetWare 3.1x NDS and Bindery Emulation mode for NetWare 4.1x and IntranetWare NDS, Queue-based print system, and NDPS for NetWare 5 ❏...
  • Page 16: About The Software

    ❏ EpsonNet Internet Print Utility software that offers printing across the Internet using Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) for Windows 98/95/NT 4.0. ❏ EPSON Status Monitor 2 Utility software that comes with your printer driver gives you information about your printer’s current status.
  • Page 17: Configuring The Network Adapter

    5. Use EpsonNet Direct Print to print from TCP/IP. See Chapter 6. Use EPSON Status Monitor 2 to monitor printer status. See Chapter 12. 7. Use EpsonNet Internet Print to print using the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP).
  • Page 18: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter explains how to install and use the network adapter. Network Adapter Operation The lights and the status sheet can provide you with important information about the operation and configuration of the network adapter. RJ-45 connector DC-IN connector Status sheet button Status lights...
  • Page 19: Status Lights

    Status lights The network adapter has two status lights that indicate the current operating status of the network adapter when you first turn on the printer, during normal operation, and when errors occur. The Status light has two-colors, red and green, and when both colors are on produces orange.
  • Page 20: Network Connectors

    You cannot print a status sheet if the printer has started printing, if it is off-line, or if it is not ready to print. Note: If the printer does not print a status sheet, make sure that the printer is on-line and no print jobs are being processed, then wait a minute.
  • Page 21: Connecting To The Network

    Connecting to the Network Follow the instructions below to install the network adapter in your printer. Caution: ❏ Do not place anything on top of the network adapter. ❏ Leave adequate room around the network adapter for easy operation. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. 2.
  • Page 22 4. Plug the AC adapter into the network adapter’s DC-IN connector. Be sure to use the AC adapter shipped with this package. Warning: When you install or uninstall the network adapter, you must turn off the printer and unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet to prevent electric shock.
  • Page 23: Initializing The Network Adapter

    Initializing the Network Adapter You must initialize the network adapter in the following cases: ❏ The first time you turn on the printer after installing the network adapter ❏ When the utility does not recognize the network adapter because of settings conflicts in the network adapter ❏...
  • Page 24: Chapter 2 Easy Setup Configuration

    Chapter 2 Easy Setup Configuration You can use EpsonNet WinAssist Easy Setup to configure the printer for use on a network using either the TCP/IP protocol or the NetBEUI protocol. If EpsonNet WinAssist is installed on your computer, you can access EpsonNet WinAssist Easy Setup from the Start menu.
  • Page 25: Starting Easy Setup From The Cd-Rom

    1. Insert the software CD in the CD-ROM drive. 2. The EPSON Installation Program starts automatically. If the EPSON Installation Program does not start automatically, click Start and then Run. Type D:\EPSETUP and click OK. (Substitute the appropriate letter for your CD- ROM drive if necessary.)
  • Page 26 6. Specify whether or not to use the Microsoft network sharing service and click Next. If you select No, proceed to step 9. 7. Confirm the host name (NetBIOS name). Change it if necessary. Click Next to proceed. Easy Setup Configuration...
  • Page 27 8. Specify whether or not to use TCP/IP printing and click Next. If you select No, proceed to step 10. 9. Select Auto or Manual. If you select Auto, DHCP becomes available. If you want to set the IP address manually, select Manual and enter the IP address.
  • Page 28: Starting Easy Setup From The Start Menu

    10. Confirm your settings and click Send. If you have set a password for the network adapter, the Password dialog box appears. Enter your password (up to 20 characters) and click OK to save your settings. Follow the on- screen instructions. Caution: It takes two or three minutes to send new settings to the network adapter.
  • Page 29: Chapter 3 Setting The Ip Address

    Chapter 3 Setting the IP Address To use the network adapter with TCP/IP, you need to assign it an IP address using EpsonNet WinAssist, EpsonNet MacAssist, or the arp/ping command. The IP address should be set in the following cases: ❏...
  • Page 30: Setting The Ip Address Using Epsonnet

    Setting the IP Address Using EpsonNet WinAssist/ MacAssist This section explains how to set the IP address for the network adapter using EpsonNet WinAssist or MacAssist. Note: ❏ Be sure that the TCP/IP protocols are installed in your computer. See “Installing TCP/IP Protocols on Your PC” on page A-1 for instructions.
  • Page 31 3. Start EpsonNet WinAssist or MacAssist. Windows 98/95/2000/NT 4.0: Click Start, point to Programs, then EpsonNet WinAssist, then click EpsonNet WinAssist. Windows NT 3.51: Double-click the EpsonNet WinAssist icon in the EpsonNet WinAssist group. Macintosh: Double-click the EpsonNet MacAssist icon. 4.
  • Page 32 5. Click the TCP/IP tab to display the TCP/IP menu. Note: The network administrator must confirm any changes made to the IP address settings. 6. Select the "Get IP address" method, either Auto or Manual. When you select Auto, DHCP becomes available. When you want to set the IP address manually, select Manual.
  • Page 33 7. When you select Manual, assign the IP address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway. Be sure to give an IP address which does not conflict with any other device on the network. Note: ❏ The default value for the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway are 192.168.192.168, 255.255.255.0, and 255.255.255.255 respectively.
  • Page 34: Setting The Ip Address Using Arp/Ping Commands

    Setting the IP Address Using arp/ping Commands If you are using UNIX or OS/2, you need to use the arp command to set the IP address of the network adapter, and the ping command to check that you have set it correctly. You can also use these commands with Windows 98/ 95/2000/NT, if you have correctly installed TCP/IP networking on these systems.
  • Page 35 2. The default IP address of the network adapter is "192.168.192.168". Check that the network adapter is reachable by “pinging” it from the command line: ping 192.168.192.168 3. If the network adapter is reachable, you should see results something like the following (the exact form of the message depends on your operating system, and the time may vary): 64 bytes from 192:168:192:168:icmp_seq=0.
  • Page 36 Setting and checking the new IP address To set the new IP address which you have obtained from your system administrator, use the arp command, with the -s flag (create ARP entry). Note: In the following, we will assume that the MAC address of your network adapter is 00:00:48:93:00:00 (hexadecimal), and that the IP address which you will be assigning is 192.168.100.201 (decimal).
  • Page 37: Changing The Ip Address Using Epsonnet Webassist

    Changing the IP Address Using EpsonNet WebAssist After you have configured the network adapter for TCP/IP using EpsonNet WinAssist, MacAssist, or the arp/ping commands, you can make changes to the IP address or other settings using EpsonNet WebAssist (a utility that runs on your browser). Note: ❏...
  • Page 38 3. Click TCP/IP under Network on the Configuration menu to view the TCP/IP setting screen. Note: The network administrator must confirm any changes made to the IP address settings. 4. Select the "Get IP Address" method, either Auto or Manual. When you select Auto, DHCP become available.
  • Page 39 5. To assign the IP address manually, enter the IP address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway. Be sure to give an IP address which does not conflict with any other device on the network. Note: ❏ The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 and the default gateway is 255.255.255.255.
  • Page 40: Chapter 4 Settings For Netware

    Chapter 4 Settings for NetWare This chapter explains how to configure the network adapter for NetWare. First, you need to set up the printer on a NetWare environment, and then configure the network adapter using EpsonNet WinAssist. Overview Supported systems ❏...
  • Page 41: About Modes

    About modes You can choose from Print Server, Remote Printer, or Standby mode. We recommend that you select the Print Server mode unless the number of users exceeds the limit. Features of the modes are described below. Print Server mode (NDS/Bindery Print Server): ❏...
  • Page 42: Instructions For Using Netware

    Instructions for using NetWare Printing a text file When you print a text file using the NPRINT command of NetWare or DOS, redirection, misconversion or a gap in characters might occur depending on the client environment. PCONSOLE limitation To use the network adapter in Print Server mode, you cannot use the Print Server status display control with PCONSOLE.
  • Page 43 IPX routing protocol "NLSP" It is possible to set the IPX routing protocols “NLSP” from NetWare 4.1x or later; however, the network adapter does not support NLSP. RIP/SAP controls the communication. You can select the routing protocol from a) NLSP with RIP/ SAP Compatibility or b) RIP/SAP Only.
  • Page 44: Using Bindery Print Server (Netware 3.1X/4.1X)

    Using Bindery Print Server (NetWare 3.1x/4.1x) This section contains instructions on using the network adapter in Print Server mode under NetWare 3.1x/4.1x/IntranetWare with Bindery emulation. Configuring for NetWare using EpsonNet WinAssist Configure the network adapter using EpsonNet WinAssist. Note: The Novell Client32 or Novell IntranetWare Client must be installed in your computer.
  • Page 45 4. Click IPX. Select the printer you want to configure from the list, then click Configuration. Note: ❏ If you have connected more than one printer to the network, you can distinguish between the printers by the MAC address on the status sheet.
  • Page 46 6. Make the following settings for Printserver/bindery mode. use NetWare: Check this box when using NetWare. This check box is dimmed when NetWare cannot be used and when the IPX protocol is not supported with the network adapter. Mode: Select Printserver/bindery. Frame type: Select Auto.
  • Page 47 Print Queue Configuration button: Set the print queue. See the next step for more information. If you have already assigned the queue with PCONSOLE, NWAdmin, or EPSON Net!2 (an older version of the configuration utility), you need to assign the queue again here.
  • Page 48 Queue name: Displays the queue name assigned to the network adapter by browsing for the queue. Browse: Displays the hierarchy of the file server that you have logged in. You can select, create, or delete queues. ❏ Selecting a queue Click the queue and click OK to select the queue.
  • Page 49 9. Enter your password (up to 20 characters) and click OK to save settings. If you are entering a password for the first time, click Change and set the password. For more information about passwords, see “About passwords” on page 10-7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 50: Using Nds Print Server (Netware 4.1X/5)

    Using NDS Print Server (NetWare 4.1x/5) This section contains instructions for using the network adapter in Print Server mode under NetWare 4.1x, IntranetWare, or NetWare 5 with NDS mode. Configuring for NetWare using EpsonNet WinAssist Configure the network adapter using EpsonNet WinAssist. Note: Be sure that the one of the following Clients is installed in your computer;...
  • Page 51 Note: ❏ If you have connected more than one printer to the network, you can distinguish between the printers by the MAC address on the status sheet. ❏ If the IP address is set to the default IP address, the printer model may not appear.
  • Page 52 use NetWare: Check this box when using NetWare. This check box is dimmed when NetWare cannot be used and when the IPX protocol is not supported with the network adapter. Mode: Select Printserver/NDS. Frame type: Select Auto. Do not select any other frame type. Note for NDS: ❏...
  • Page 53 Print Queue Configuration button: Set the print queue. See the next step for more information. If you have already assigned the queue with PCONSOLE, NWAdmin, or EPSON Net!2 (an older version of the configuration utility), you need to assign the queue again here.
  • Page 54 7. Make the following settings for Print Queue Configuration. You can select or create a print queue to assign to the network adapter. The following dialog appears when you click Print Queue Configuration. Note: You can make queue settings for a higher context than the context you specified in the NDS Context box.
  • Page 55 Browse: Displays the NDS tree view that you have specified in NDS setting. You can select, create, or delete queues. ❏ Selecting a queue Click the queue and click OK to select the queue. ❏ Creating a queue Select the context where you want to create a queue, right- click it, and then select Create Queue.
  • Page 56 9. Enter your password (up to 20 characters) and click OK to save settings. If you are entering a password for the first time, click Change and set the password. For more information about passwords, see “About passwords” on page 10-7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 57: Using Remote Printer (Netware 3.1X/4.1X/5)

    Using Remote Printer (NetWare 3.1x/4.1x/5) This section contains instructions on using the network adapter in Remote Printer mode under NetWare 3.1x, 4.1x, 5, or IntranetWare. First, you need to make printer environment using PCONSOLE or NWAdmin (NetWare Administrator tool). See the target section to make printer environment.
  • Page 58: Making The Printer Environment With Pconsole

    Making the printer environment with PCONSOLE For NetWare 3.1x users, follow the steps below to make the printer environment with PCONSOLE. Creating print queues in a file server 1. From any NetWare client, log in to the network with supervisor privileges. 2.
  • Page 59 Creating a print server 1. From the Available Options screen, select Print Server Information and press Enter. 2. Press the Insert key on your keyboard and type the print server name. Press Enter. It is a good idea to write down the print server name for later use.
  • Page 60 5. From the Configured Printers list, select Not Installed (port number = 0) and press Enter. 6. From the Printer configuration screen, type the printer name. Highlight Type and press Enter. Select Remote Parallel, LPT1 for Remote Printer mode. Note: Be sure to select Remote Parallel, LPT1 for Remote Printer mode.
  • Page 61: Making The Printer Environment With Bindery Mode

    8. Press Esc. 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 62 1. Turn on the printer with the network adapter. 2. From any NetWare client, log in to the server as a SUPERVISOR. Make sure to log in with Bindery connection. Note: If the client using for this setting has been logged in with NDS mode, press F4 key while PCONSOLE is starting to switch to the bindery mode.
  • Page 63 10. To assign the print queue, double-click the Printer object icon (created in step 9). The Printer dialog box appears. 11. Click Assignments and then click Add. From the print queue list, select the queue (created in step 3) and click OK. 12.
  • Page 64: Making The Printer Environment With Nds Mode

    Making the printer environment with NDS mode Follow the steps below to make the printer environment using NWAdmin under NetWare 4.1x, Intranet Ware, and NetWare 5 with NDS mode 1. Turn on the printer with the network adapter. 2. From any NetWare client, log in to the target context of the NDS tree as an ADMIN.
  • Page 65 6. Create a print queue: Click the directory context icon, and select Create from the Object menu, then Print Queue. Type the Print Queue name and select the 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.
  • Page 66 7. Double-click the Printer Object icon in the NetWare Administrator screen. 8. In the Printer dialog box appears, click Assignments and then click Add. 9. From the print queue list, select the queue you created in step 6 and click OK. 4-27 Settings for NetWare...
  • Page 67 10. Click Configuration, and select Other/Unknown for the Printer type list box and click OK. 11. Double-click the Print Server Object icon in the NetWare Administrator screen. 4-28 Settings for NetWare...
  • Page 68 12. In the Print Server dialog box that appears, click Assignments and then click Add. 13. From the printer object list, select the printer object you want to assign and click OK. 14. Go back to the screen in step 12, and click the Printer Number button to set the printer number from 0 to 254.
  • Page 69: Configuring For Netware Using Epsonnet Winassist

    Configuring for NetWare using EpsonNet WinAssist Configure the network adapter using EpsonNet WinAssist. 1. Turn on the printer with the network adapter. 2. From any NetWare client, log in to the target NetWare server with supervisor privileges or as an ADMIN. 3.
  • Page 70 5. Click IPX. Select the printer you want to configure from the list, then click Configuration. Note: ❏ If you have connected more than one printer to the network, you can distinguish between the printers by the MAC address on the status sheet.
  • Page 71 7. Make the following settings for Remote printer mode. use NetWare: Check this box when using NetWare. This check box is dimmed when NetWare cannot be used and when the IPX protocol is not supported with the network adapter. Mode: Select Remote printer.
  • Page 72 Printer port number: Enter the same port number you assigned to the print server using PCONSOLE or NWAdmin. 8. After making the settings, click OK. The Password dialog box appears. 9. Enter your password (up to 20 characters) and click OK to save settings.
  • Page 73: Using Ndps Gateway (Netware 5)

    Using NDPS Gateway (NetWare 5) This section contains instructions on printing using Novell ® ® ® ® Distributed Print Services (NDPS ) with Novell NetWare 5. Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS) is the new generation print services of NetWare 5. Note: ❏...
  • Page 74: Making Printer Environment

    3. Create a Printer Agent in NetWare Administrator. 4. Configure the network adapter using EpsonNet WinAssist. 5. Set the printer on the client workstations. The environment, the settings you make, and tools you use will differ depending on the printer type and connection type you choose.
  • Page 75: Creating An Ndps Manager

    Creating an NDPS Manager 1. Run NetWare Administrator (NWADMN32.EXE) on the client machine. The main browser window appears. 2. To create an NDPS Manager, click the Directory context icon, then select Create from the Object menu. 3. Select NDPS Manager from the list. 4.
  • Page 76 ❏ Public Access Printers: NDPS printers that are available to all network users and not associated with an NDS object. Users can select and print to any public access printer they can view from their workstations. However, these printers do not take full advantage of services such as security and job event notification.
  • Page 77 ❏ For Remote (rpinter on IPX) connection Print a status sheet of the network adapter and configure the corresponding items. Port Type: Select LPT1. SAP Name: Enter the Primary Print Server Name. Printer Number: Enter the Printer Port Number. Network: Enter the Network Address. Node: Enter the MAC Address.
  • Page 78: Configuring For Netware Using Epsonnet Winassist

    Configuring for NetWare using EpsonNet WinAssist Follow the steps below if the printer is a Remote (rprinter on IPX) connection. Note: ❏ The following configuration is not necessary if the printer is a Remote (LPR on IP) connection or Forward jobs to a Queue connection.
  • Page 79 ❏ If the IP address is set to the default IP address, the printer model may not appear. ❏ If printers do not appear in the IPX group, check that the printer is turned on. If it is on, check that the printer is in the same segment as the computer.
  • Page 80 Mode: Select Remote printer. Frame type: Select Auto. Do not select other frame types. Tree name: Leave as is. Context: Leave as is. Primary printserver name: Enter the SAP name you created as described page 4-38 (up to 47 characters). Printer port number: Enter the same port number as you set for the print server page 4-38 (from 0 to 254).
  • Page 81: Setting Up The Printer On A Client Workstation

    Setting up the printer on a client workstation After configuring the network adapter, set up the printer on client workstations. Note: Do not add printers and do not install printer drivers using Novell Print Manager (NWPMW32.EXE). 1. Install the printer driver. 2.
  • Page 82: Configuring For Netware Using Epsonnet Webassist

    Configuring for NetWare Using EpsonNet WebAssist You can configure the network adapter for NetWare using EpsonNet WebAssist. Note: ❏ You cannot create a print server, print queue, or printer with EpsonNet WebAssist. You must have created these objects before using EpsonNet WebAssist. ❏...
  • Page 83 3. Click NetWare under Network on the Configuration menu to view the NetWare setting screen. 4. Choose Enable to use NetWare. Note: If Disable is on, all NetWare related functions stop. Select Disable to avoid being charged for an extra dial-up. 5.
  • Page 84 ❏ Select Standby when not using NetWare, or when problems arise from setting NetWare to Enable. 7. When using NDS mode, enter the NDS Tree name (up to 31 characters) and the NDS Context without "." at the top (up to 255 characters).
  • Page 85: Instructions For Using A Dial-Up Network

    11. 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. Instructions for Using a Dial-Up Network This section explains about using a dial-up network.
  • Page 86: When There Is A Primary Server At The Dial-Up

    When there is a primary server at the dial-up destination For local networks with file servers: Primary file server Dial-up File (primary print server) router server Dial-up router Printer Local network Remote 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 87 ❏ 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 with the network adapter once. ❏...
  • Page 88 For local networks with a primary server 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. File server Dial-up (print server)
  • Page 89: Chapter 5 Settings For Windows 98/95

    Chapter 5 Settings for Windows 98/95 This chapter explains TCP/IP (LPR) printing and NetBEUI printing under Window 98/95. Supported systems The supported systems are as follows: ❏ Printing via EpsonNet Direct Print (TCP/IP) ❏ Microsoft Windows Network (NetBEUI) ❏ Internet Printing Protocol (IPP). See Chapter 13, “EpsonNet Internet Print Utility.”...
  • Page 90: Printing With Netbeui

    NetBIOS name EPxxxxxx Workgroup name WORKGROUP Device name EPSON To configure the network adapter for NetBEUI, follow the steps below. Note: ❏ TCP/IP or IPX must be installed on your computer. ❏ Before following the steps below, you must have set the IP address for the network adapter or logged in to the NetWare server’s NDS...
  • Page 91 3. Select the printer you want to configure from the list, then click Configuration or double-click the printer. Note: ❏ If you have connected more than one printer to the network, you can distinguish between the printers by the MAC address on a status sheet.
  • Page 92 4. Click the NetBEUI tab, and make the following settings. use NetBEUI: Select this box when using NetBEUI. This check box is dimmed when the NetBEUI protocol is not supported with the network adapter. NetBIOS name: Enter the printer’s NetBIOS name, which is the computer name on the network (up to 15 characters).
  • Page 93: Configuring For Netbeui Using Epsonnet Webassist

    6. Enter your password (up to 20 characters) and click OK to save settings. If you are entering a password for the first time, click Change and set the password. For more information about passwords, see “About passwords” on page 10-7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 94 ❏ Open your browser, and type in the IP address of the network adapter directly. Do not run EpsonNet WinAssist. http://the IP address of the network adapter/ 3. Click NetBEUI under Network on the Configuration menu to view the NetBEUI setting screen. NetBEUI: Select Enable.
  • Page 95 4. Click SUBMIT and enter the password to update the settings. The same password is required for EpsonNet WinAssist, MacAssist, and WebAssist. See “Password” on page 10-30 for more information on setting the password. 5. If the message “Configuration change is complete!” appears on your screen, the update is complete.
  • Page 96: Setting Up Your Printer

    Setting up your printer This section explains how to set up a printer with a network adapter. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers. 2. Double-click Add Printer in the Printer window. 3. Click the Network Printer radio button and click Next. 4.
  • Page 97: Chapter 6 Settings For Windows 2000/Nt

    Chapter 6 Settings for Windows 2000/NT This chapter explains TCP/IP printing, NetBEUI printing in Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows NT 3.51, and IPP printing in Windows 2000. Supported systems The supported systems are as follows: ❏ Windows 2000 Server & Professional ❏...
  • Page 98: Printing With Tcp/Ip

    Printing with TCP/IP This section explains how to set up the printer for use in a TCP/ IP environment. Note: ❏ If you have not set the IP address for the network adapter, see “Setting the IP Address Using EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist” on page 3-2 for instructions.
  • Page 99: In Windows 2000

    Note: You must clear the Automatically detect my printer check box because the printer is attached directly to the network, not to a Windows 2000 computer. 5. Click the Create a new port radio button, and then select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list. Then click Next. Settings for Windows 2000/NT...
  • Page 100 6. Enter the IP address of the network adapter and click Next. 7. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Click the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer. 8. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish setting up the printer.
  • Page 101: Printing Via Lpr Port In Windows Nt 4.0

    Printing via LPR port in Windows NT 4.0 When using the printer on a TCP/IP network in Windows NT 4.0, follow the steps below to connect the network printer to your computer using the LPR port. Setting up your printer 1.
  • Page 102: Printing Via Lpr Port In Windows Nt 3.51

    Printing via LPR port in Windows NT 3.51 When using the printer on a TCP/IP network in Windows NT 3.51, follow the steps below to connect the network printer to your computer using the LPR port. Setting up your printer Note: You must install the correct printer drivers before starting.
  • Page 103 6. In the Print Destinations dialog box, select LPR Port from the Available Print Monitors list and click OK. 7. In the Add LPR Compatible Printer dialog box, enter the IP address of the network adapter and the name of the printer, and click OK.
  • Page 104 Change the type of access of the spool directory You need to change the access rights of the spool directory when you create a shared printer on Windows NT 3.51 Server with NTFS file system. 1. Start the File Manager and point to \WINNT35\SYSTEM32\SPOOL\PRINTERS.
  • Page 105: Printing With Netbeui

    NetBIOS name EPxxxxxx Workgroup name WORKGROUP Device name EPSON To configure the network adapter for NetBEUI, follow the steps below. Note: ❏ TCP/IP or IPX must be installed on your computer. ❏ Before following the steps below, you must have set the IP address for the network adapter or logged in to the NetWare server’s NDS...
  • Page 106 2. Start EpsonNet WinAssist. Windows 2000/NT 4.0: Click Start, point to Programs, EpsonNet WinAssist, then click EpsonNet WinAssist. Windows NT 3.51: Double-click the EpsonNet WinAssist icon in the EpsonNet WinAssist group. 3. Select the printer you want to configure from the list, then click Configuration or double-click the printer.
  • Page 107 4. Click the NetBEUI tab, and make the following settings. use NetBEUI: Check this box when using NetBEUI. This check box is dimmed when the NetBEUI protocol is not supported with the network adapter. NetBIOS name: Enter the printer’s NetBIOS name which is the computer name on the network (up to 15 characters).
  • Page 108: Configuring For Netbeui Using Epsonnet Webassist

    5. After making the settings, click OK. The Password dialog box appears. 6. Enter your password (up to 20 characters) and click OK to save the settings. If you are entering a password for the first time, click Change and set a password. For more information about passwords, see “About passwords”...
  • Page 109 1. Turn on the printer with the network adapter. 2. Run EpsonNet WebAssist by either of the methods described below. ❏ Run EpsonNet WinAssist. Click the printer you want to configure from the list and click Launch Browser. ❏ Open your browser, and type in the IP address of the network adapter directly.
  • Page 110 Workgroup Name: Enter the workgroup name or domain name (up to 15 characters) used for the Windows network environment. Device Name: Enter the printer’s device name (up to 12 characters). LPT1, LPT2, LPT3, and COM cannot be used. 4. Click SUBMIT and enter the password to update the settings. The same password is required for EpsonNet WinAssist, MacAssist, and WebAssist.
  • Page 111: Setting Up Your Printer

    Setting up your printer This section explains how to set up a printer. Windows 2000 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers. 2. Double-click Add Printer to start the Add Printer wizard, and then click Next. 3. Select the Network printer radio button and click Next. 4.
  • Page 112: Using The Net Use Command

    Windows NT 3.51 1. Double-click Print Manager from the Main dialog box, and select Connect to Printer from the Printer menu. 2. Select the printer you want to configure from the Shared Printers list and click OK. If you cannot select the printer, enter the following in the Printer box: \\the NetBIOS name of the network adapter\the Device name of the network adapter...
  • Page 113 2. Open the command prompt of Windows NT and enter the following command. NET USE the printer port:\\the NetBIOS name of the network adapter\the Device name of the network adapter 3. From the server, setup the printer as a shared printer. 4.
  • Page 114: Printing With Ipp (Windows 2000 Only)

    Printing with IPP (Windows 2000 Only) This section explains about printing with Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) in Windows 2000. First, you need to set the IPP URL of the printer with EpsonNet Win Assist or WebAssist. Then set up the printer with Add Printer Wizard. Configuring for IPP using EpsonNet WinAssist 1.
  • Page 115 4. Click the IPP tab, and make the following settings. IPP URL: Displays the IPP URL of the printer. http://the IP address of the printer:631/the printer name Printer Name: Enter the printer name to use with the IPP printing up to 127 characters.
  • Page 116: Configuring For Ipp Using Epsonnet Webassist

    Follow the on-screen instructions. After updating is complete, refresh the configuration by selecting Refresh from the View menu. Caution: Since it takes 2 or 3 minutes to send new settings to the network adapter, you must wait until the on-screen message appears before turning off your printer.
  • Page 117 1. Turn on the printer with the network adapter. 2. Run EpsonNet WebAssist by either of the methods described below. ❏ Run EpsonNet WinAssist. Click the printer you want to configure from the list and click Launch Browser. ❏ Open your browser, and type in the IP address of the network adapter directly.
  • Page 118: Setting Up Your Printer

    4. Click SUBMIT and enter the password to update the settings. The same password is required for EpsonNet WinAssist, MacAssist, and WebAssist. See “Password” on page 10-30 for information on setting the password. 5. If the message “Configuration change is complete!” appears on your screen, the update is complete.
  • Page 119: Chapter 7 Settings For Macintosh

    ❏ Apple LaserWriter 8 printer driver ❏ EPSON printer driver ❏ EPSONScript driver EPSONScript Driver, EPSONScript Utility Note: When using a Macintosh with a network adapter, do not use EPSON Namer. Use EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist/WebAssist to change the printer name. Settings for Macintosh...
  • Page 120: Configuring For Appletalk Using Epsonnet Macassist

    Configuring for AppleTalk Using EpsonNet MacAssist Use EpsonNet MacAssist to configure the network adapter as described below. 1. Turn on the printer with the network adapter. 2. Double-click the EpsonNet MacAssist icon. 3. Highlight the printer you want to configure from the list and click Configuration.
  • Page 121 Printer Name: Enter the printer name (up to 32 characters). The default name is shown below. Level 1 printer: Epson-xxxxxx Level 2 or 3 printer: Printer product name-xxxxxx (xxxxxx is a substitute for the last 6 digits of the MAC...
  • Page 122 Zone Name: Select the network zone in which you want the printer to appear. Network Number Set: Select either Auto or Manual. Auto is usually preferred. Network Number for Manual Mode: Type a value between 0 and 65534 when Manual is selected for Network Number Set.
  • Page 123: Configuring For Appletalk Using Epsonnet Winassist

    Configuring for AppleTalk Using EpsonNet WinAssist If you want to configure the network adapter using EpsonNet WinAssist from a Windows environment, follow the steps below. Note: Before following the steps below, you must have set the IP address for the network adapter or logged in to the NetWare server’s NDS context as ADMIN.
  • Page 124 3. Select the printer you want to configure from the list, then click Configuration or double-click the printer. Note: ❏ If you have connected more than one printer to the network, you can distinguish between the printers by the MAC address on the status sheet.
  • Page 125 Printer name: Enter the printer name (up to 32 characters). The default name is shown below. Level 1 printer: Epson-xxxxxx Level 2 or 3 printer: Printer product name-xxxxxx (xxxxxx is a substitute for the last 6 digits of the MAC...
  • Page 126 Entity type: EPSONLQ2 must be displayed. To do this, click the Entity configuration button and enter EPSONLQ2. Entity configuration button: Click this button and enter EPSONLQ2. Network number set: Select either Auto or Manual. Auto is usually preferred. Network number for manual mode: Type a value between 0 and 65534 when Manual is selected for the Network number setting.
  • Page 127: Configuring For Appletalk Using Epsonnet Webassist

    Configuring for AppleTalk Using EpsonNet WebAssist You can use EpsonNet WebAssist after setting the IP address of the network adapter, as described in Chapter 3. Note: ❏ A web browser must be installed in your computer. ❏ TCP/IP is correctly set for the computer and network adapter. ❏...
  • Page 128 Printer Name: Enter the printer name (up to 32 characters). The default name is shown below. Level 1 printer: Epson-xxxxxx Level 2 or 3 printer: Printer product name-xxxxxx (xxxxxx is a substitute for the last 6 digits of the MAC...
  • Page 129 Network Number for Manual Mode: Type a value between 0 and 65534 when Manual is selected for the Network number setting. 4. Click SUBMIT and enter the password to update the settings. The same password is required for EpsonNet WinAssist, MacAssist, and WebAssist.
  • Page 130: Chapter 8 Settings For

    Chapter 8 Settings for OS/2 This chapter explains how to configure and use the network adapter with an IBM OS/2 System, which includes OS/2 Warp3 and 4 (OS/2 Warp Connect and OS/2 Warp Server). Supported systems The supported systems are as follows: ❏...
  • Page 131: Printing With Tcp/Ip

    Printing with TCP/IP This section explains TCP/IP printing using the LPR port supported by standard OS/2. 1. Double-click the OS/2 system folder, then the System Setup folder, and then double-click the TCP/IP Configuration icon. 2. Click the Printing tab. 3. Enter the IP address of the network adapter in the Remote print server box and the name of the remote print server’s printer in the second text box.
  • Page 132 4. Click the Autostart tab. 5. Select lprportd from the Services to autostart list. Check the Autostart service check box, and click the Detached radio button. 6. Save the settings you made in the TCP/IP Configuration dialog box, and restart your computer. Setting up your printer 1.
  • Page 133 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. 6.
  • Page 134: Printing With Netbeui

    Printing with NetBEUI To setup a printer connected with a network adapter: 1. Be sure that IBM OS/2 NetBIOS is installed on your computer. 2. To create a printer, double-click the target printer icon to open the Properties dialog box. Then click the Output Port tab. 3.
  • Page 135: Chapter 9 Settings For Unix

    Chapter 9 Settings for UNIX This chapter explains how to set up the printer for different UNIX systems using the lpr command. The network adapter supports many standard UNIX commands and can be configured from a host computer without using a special setup utility.
  • Page 136: Setting Up Different Unix Systems Using The Lpr

    Many different remote printer names may be set up, all directed to the same network adapter remote host, and each is given a different local printer name to be redirected. Different types of print jobs may be sent to different printer names, which will then all print out on the same printer, through the same network adapter interface, but using different filters.
  • Page 137: Setting Up For Sunsoft Solaris 2.4 Or Later

    Setting up for SunSoft Solaris 2.4 or later In the following steps, substitute the name that your printer with the network adapter will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want your printer to be known for Rprinter. 1.
  • Page 138: Setting Up For Sunos 4.1.4 Or Later

    Setting up for SunOS 4.1.4 or later In the following steps, substitute the name that your printer with the network adapter will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want your printer to be known for Rprinter. 1.
  • Page 139: Setting Up For Ibm Aix 3.2.5 Or Later And 4.1.3 Or Later

    Setting up for IBM AIX 3.2.5 or later and 4.1.3 or later In the following steps, substitute the name that your printer with the network adapter will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want your printer to be known for Rprinter. 1.
  • Page 140: Setting Up For Hp-Ux 9.05 Or Later

    Setting up for HP-UX 9.05 or later In the following steps, substitute the name that your printer with the network adapter will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want your printer to be known for Rprinter. 1.
  • Page 141: Setting Up For Sco Unix 4.2 Or Later (Open Server)

    Setting up for SCO UNIX 4.2 or later (Open Server) In the following steps, substitute the name that your printer with the network adapter will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want your printer to be known for Rprinter. 1.
  • Page 142 7. Specify that the RLP extended function (valid when the print server is SCO-UNIX) will not be used. For example: If HOSTNAME currently runs SCO OpenServer Release 5 or above, it can support the extended remote line printer protocol. Do you want to turn on the "extended RLP protocol"...
  • Page 143 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 144: Chapter 10 The Epsonnet Configuration Utility

    The default selection is ALL. When a category is selected, the network adapter information in that category is displayed in the List view. If the route "EPSON PrintServer" is selected, the category list is displayed in the List view. 10-1...
  • Page 145 List View: The information for the network adapter in the selected category is displayed in the List view. The printer model, MAC address, IP address, network address, and print server name are displayed. When you click an item header, the list is sorted in ascending or descending order depending on the item you click.
  • Page 146: Menu Bar

    Menu bar EpsonNet WinAssist has the following menus and sub-menus. Device menu: ❏ Configuration Configures the network adapter you have selected. ❏ Launch Browser Starts EpsonNet WebAssist which allows you to configure the network adapter you have selected. EpsonNet WebAssist is a utility that runs on a browser.
  • Page 147: Optional Settings

    Help menu: ❏ Help Topic Opens EpsonNet WinAssist help. ❏ About EpsonNet WinAssist Displays the copyright and version information for EpsonNet WinAssist. Optional settings This section explains the optional settings in the Tool menu. You can make Time-out and Search option settings. You need to restart EpsonNet WinAssist for settings to take effect.
  • Page 148 Search Options-IP To search for network adapters in other segments, use the Search Options-IP of EpsonNet WinAssist. Item Explanation Search effectiveness of Search for a network adapter that is beyond the router the specific address by enabling this function. Text box Enter the IP address (valid range 0 to 255) of the network adapter you want to find.
  • Page 149 Search Options-IPX To search for network adapters in other network segments, use the Search Options-IPX function of EpsonNet WinAssist. Note: ❏ To use this option, you need to log in to the NetWare server as a supervisor. ❏ When using a dial-up network, delete any unnecessary address from the Select Search Address list to prevent charges for extra accounts.
  • Page 150: Setting Menus

    Setting menus About passwords A password is required to configure the network adapter. When you click OK in the setting dialog box or click the Return to default button, the Password dialog box appears. 1. To set a password or to change the current password, click Change.
  • Page 151 Information menu The Information menu shows network adapter parameters. Items Explanations MAC address Displays the name of network adapter. You can check the MAC address on a status sheet. Hardware version Displays the hardware version of the network adapter. Software version Displays the software version of the network adapter.
  • Page 152 TCP/IP menu You can configure the network adapter for TCP/IP by making the necessary settings on the TCP/IP menu. See Chapter 3 for details. Items Explanations Get IP address Select the method for acquiring IP addresses; Auto or Manual. Set by PING Not available.
  • Page 153 NetWare - Print Server menu You can configure the network adapter for Print Server mode by making settings on the NetWare menu. See Chapter 4 for details. Items Explanations use NetWare Select this box when using NetWare. Mode Select the mode. Frame type You must select Auto.
  • Page 154 Print Queue Configuration dialog box The following dialog box appears when you click the Print Queue Configuration button in the Print server menu. Items Explanations Queue name Displays the queue name that is assigned to the print server by browsing the queue. Browse Click the Browse button to select a queue.
  • Page 155 NetWare - Remote Printer menu The following menu appears when you select Remote Printer for the mode. See Chapter 4 for details. Items Explanations use NetWare Select this box when using NetWare. Mode Select the mode. Frame type You must select Auto. Tree name Leave as is.
  • Page 156 NetBEUI menu You can configure the network adapter for NetBEUI by making settings in the NetBEUI menu. See Chapters 5 and 6 for details. Items Explanations use NetBEUI Select this box when using NetBEUI. NetBIOS name Enter the printer's NetBIOS name (up to 15 characters). Be sure to give a unique name that will not cause conflicts with any other device on the network.
  • Page 157 AppleTalk menu You can configure the network adapter for AppleTalk by making settings in the AppleTalk menu. See Chapter 7 for details. Items Explanations use AppleTalk Select this box when using AppleTalk. Printer name Enter the name of the printer. Zone name Enter the network zone name.
  • Page 158 IPP menu You can configure the network adapter for IPP by making settings in the IPP menu. Items Explanations IPP URL Displays the printer’s URL for Internet Printing. Format: http:// the IP address of the network adapter:631/ the printer name set below Example: http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer Printer name Enter the printer name to use for Internet Printing (up to 127...
  • Page 159 SNMP menu You can configure the network adapter for SNMP by making settings in the SNMP menu. Items Explanations Read Only The word "public" is always displayed. Read/Write Enter the Read/Write community name (up to 32 characters). enable IP Trap 1 or/and 2 Enable or Disable the IP trap 1 or/and 2. Address Enter the IP address of the server to which the trap is transmitted.
  • Page 160 Items Explanations Address Enter the Network Address and Node Number (MAC Address) of the server to which the trap is transmitted. Format: Network Address: Node Number Assume that the Network Address is A7E00BB0 (hexadecimal) and Node Number is 000048930000 (hexadecimal). In this case, the address is A7E00BB0:000048930000.
  • Page 161: Epsonnet Macassist

    EpsonNet MacAssist EpsonNet MacAssist dialog box This section describes the EpsonNet MacAssist dialog box. List box: The network adapter information is displayed in the List box. The information consists of the printer model, the MAC address, the IP address, and the print server name. Option: You can set the communication time-out value used by EpsonNet MacAssist to between 3 and 99 seconds.
  • Page 162: Setting Menus

    Launch Browser button: Select the printer you want to configure, and then click the Launch Browser button. EpsonNet WebAssist will start to configure the network adapter. EpsonNet MacAssist automatically closes when the browser launches. Configuration button: Select the printer you want to configure, and click this button to configure the network adapter using EpsonNet MacAssist.
  • Page 163: Ip Address Configuration

    EpsonNet MacAssist menu You can make the IP address settings and AppleTalk settings in the dialog below. See Setting the IP address in Chapter 3 and Chapter 7, Settings for Macintosh for more details. IP Address Configuration: Items Explanations IP Address Setting Select the method of acquiring an IP address.
  • Page 164: Appletalk Configuration

    AppleTalk Configuration: Items Explanations Printer Name Enter the name of the printer attached to the network adapter. Entity Type Displays the entity type of the printer. Enter EPSONLQ2 to set the entity type for the printer. Zone Name Select the Zone for AppleTalk. Network Number Set Specify the setting method for the AppleTalk network number.
  • Page 165: Epsonnet Webassist

    Links to Help. About WebAssist Links to the copyright and version information for EpsonNet WebAssist. Link to EPSON Links to the EPSON Web site. Favorite Links to a web site previously defined by the administrator. 10-22 The EpsonNet Configuration Utility...
  • Page 166 Web site. Reset Resets the network adapter and returns to the default settings. Password Set the password to protects settings. Update Home Page Update EpsonNet WebAssist. EPSON logo Links to the EPSON Web site. 10-23 The EpsonNet Configuration Utility...
  • Page 167: Information Screens

    Information screens The General information screen contains the basic information of the network adapter and the current printer status. General information Items Explanations Administrator Name The administrator of the network adapter. Interface Card Model The model of the network adapter. Name MAC Address The address of the network adapter.
  • Page 168: Configuration Screens

    Configuration screens NetWare NetWare Basic Configuration Items Explanations NetWare Enable or Disable NetWare. Frame Type Auto is displayed for the frame type. Mode Select the appropriate NetWare mode. NDS Tree Name Enter the NDS tree name (up to 31 characters) if the mode is NDS Print Server.
  • Page 169 TCP/IP Items Explanations Get IP Address Select the method of acquiring the IP address, either Auto or Manual. When Auto is selected, DHCP is available. To use the DHCP server, it must be installed in your computer and must be correctly configured. See your operating system’s online help for detailed instructions.
  • Page 170 NetBEUI Items Explanations NetBEUI Enable or Disable NetBEUI. NetBIOS Name Enter the printer’s NetBIOS name which is the computer name on the network (up to 15 characters). Be sure to give a name that is unique on the network. Workgroup Name Enter the workgroup name or domain name (up to 15 characters).
  • Page 171 SNMP Community Items Explanations Community Displays the community name. Read Only The word "public" is always displayed. Read/Write Enter the Read/Write community name (up to 32 characters). SUBMIT button Saves any changes. IP Trap Items Explanations Trap Enable or Disable the trap. Address Enter the IP address of the server to which the trap is transmitted.
  • Page 172: Optional Screens

    Optional screens Administrator You can link to the web site specified in this screen when you click Favorite (the name is changeable) in the Index. Items Explanations Administrator Name Enter the name of the administrator (up to128 characters). Favorite Name Enter the link item name (up to 20 characters) which will be displayed in the Index menu.
  • Page 173 Password The password set here protects the settings. You will be asked for the password when you update or change the settings on each setting screen. Passwords are case sensitive. No password is set by default. Items Explanations Old Password Input the old password.
  • Page 174: Updating The Firmware

    Note: Use the Firmware update function only if you have problems with the current firmware and/or EpsonNet WebAssist. Contact your EPSON dealer for assistance on updating the firmware and/or EpsonNet WebAssist. Installing the update file Run the program to install the update file.
  • Page 175 2. From the Tool menu, click Firmware update. The Software version dialog box appears. 3. Select the model name and software version of the print server. Click OK. If you want to install from a floppy disk or from another folder on your hard drive, click Select files separately.
  • Page 176 4. Select the appropriate print server from the Available print servers list and click Add. If the print server is in update mode, it won’t be displayed in the Available print servers list. In this situation, click Select separately and enter the IP address for the print server. Click 5.
  • Page 177: Chapter 11 Epsonnet Direct Print Utility

    Chapter 11 EpsonNet Direct Print Utility EpsonNet Direct Print is a utility program that supports TCP/IP (LPR) printing for Windows 98/95/2000/NT 4.0. By using EpsonNet Direct Print, you can search both a printer located in the same segment and one located beyond a router. You can select from LPR standard printing, LPR extension printing, or High-speed printing.
  • Page 178: Installing Epsonnet Direct Print

    EpsonNet Direct Print). 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with this package in the CD-ROM drive. 2. The EPSON Installation Program screen opens automatically. If the install screen does not appear automatically, click Start and Run. Then enter D:\EPSETUP.EXE and click OK.
  • Page 179: Setting Up Your Printer

    Epson_lpr group icon. See either Chapter 2 or 3 to set the IP address. ❏ The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility shipped with the interface card models C82362✽/C82363✽/C82364✽ with software version 1.x and EPL-N2700/N4000 printers enables EPSON TCP/IP printers.
  • Page 180: Adding A Printer Located In The Same Segment

    Adding a printer located in the same segment Follow the steps below to add a printer located in the same segment. 1. Windows 98/95/NT 4.0: Double-click the Network Neighborhood icon. Windows 2000: Double-click the My Network Places icon. Double-click the Entire Network icon, click entire contents, and then double-click the EpsonPeripheralNetwork icon.
  • Page 181 4. Double-click the Epson_lpr icon, so that available printers in the same segment as your computer appear in the screen. 5. Double-click the target printer. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions that the Add Printer wizard gives you. If you are required to install the printer driver, follow the instructions in the user’s guide that came with the printer.
  • Page 182: Adding A Printer Beyond A Router

    Adding a printer beyond a router Follow the steps below to add a printer beyond a router. 1. Windows 98/95/NT 4.0: Double-click the Network Neighborhood icon. Windows 2000: Double-click the My Network Places icon. Double-click the Entire Network icon, click entire contents, and then double-click the EpsonPeripheralNetwork icon.
  • Page 183 4. Double-click the Epson_lpr icon to view available printers. 5. Double-click the target printer. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions that the Add Printer wizard gives you. If you are required to install the printer driver, follow the instructions in the user’s guide that came with the printer.
  • Page 184: Adding A Printer From The Printers Folder

    Adding a printer from the Printers folder Follow the steps below to add a printer from the Printers folder. 1. Windows 98/95/NT 4.0: Double-click the Network Neighborhood icon. Windows 2000: Double-click the My Network Places icon. Double-click the Entire Network icon, click entire contents, and then double-click the EpsonPeripheralNetwork icon.
  • Page 185 8. Select the target printer listed under Epson_lpr or EpsonPeripheralNetwork and click OK. 9. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. Note: If the Add Printer wizard asks you to select either Keep existing driver or Replace existing driver, be sure to click the Replace existing driver radio button.
  • Page 186: Configuring The Printer Port

    3. Windows 98/95: Click the Details tab and then Port Settings. The EPSON LPR Port dialog box appears. Windows NT 4.0: Click the Ports tab and then Configure Port. The EPSON LPR Port dialog box appears. 11-10 EpsonNet Direct Print Utility...
  • Page 187 4. Make the appropriate settings for the desired port. LPR standard printing: Select the LPR Printing check box and then the Standard Printing radio button. Print data is spooled by the computer before sending the print job to the target network printer. LPR enhanced printing: Select the LPR Printing check box and then the Enhanced Printing radio button.
  • Page 188: Windows 2000

    2. Double-click the Entire Network icon, click entire contents, and then double-click the EpsonPeripheralNetwork icon. 3. Double-click the Epson_lpr icon. 4. Right-click the icon for the target printer and click Properties. The EPSON LPR Port dialog box appears. 11-12 EpsonNet Direct Print Utility...
  • Page 189 5. Make the appropriate settings for the desired port. LPR standard printing: Select the LPR Printing check box and then the Standard Printing radio button. Print data is spooled by the computer before sending the print job to the target network printer. LPR enhanced printing: Select the LPR Printing check box and then the Enhanced Printing radio button.
  • Page 190: Uninstalling Epsonnet Direct Print

    Uninstalling EpsonNet Direct Print Follow the steps below to uninstall EpsonNet Direct Print. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. Select EpsonNet Direct Print and click Add/Remove (Windows 98/95/NT 4.0) or Change/Remove (Windows 2000).
  • Page 191: Chapter 12 Epson Status Monitor 2 (Windows Only)

    For more information on using the Status Monitor, open the online help included with this utility. Before using the Status Monitor, be sure to read the EPSON Status Monitor 2 README file located in the EPSON folder or EPSON group. This file contains the latest information on the Status Monitor.
  • Page 192: Environment For Epson Status Monitor 2

    Environment for EPSON Status Monitor 2 Protocols The protocols that must be installed to run EPSON Status Monitor 2 vary depending on your operating system and printer type. The following table divides printers into four categories: Local printers; LPR printers, which use TCP/IP (generally in a Windows NT network environment);...
  • Page 193 Client for Windows NT are available. See the information for your printer: “Local pinter” on page 12-4, “LPR printer” on page 12-4, “Windows shared printer” on page 12-5, and “NetWare printer” on page 12-6. 12-3 EPSON Status Monitor 2 (Windows only)
  • Page 194 For Windows 2000/NT 4.0/NT 3.51: You need to set up the printer for TCP/IP. See “Printing with TCP/IP” on page 6-2. The EPSON Status Monitor 2 can also monitor lpr printers added by EpsonNet Direct Print. See “Setting Up Your Printer” on page 11-3.
  • Page 195 Windows shared printer To monitor a shared printer from the client through the server machine, select Allow monitoring in the Windows shared printer dialog box when you install EPSON Status Monitor 2 in the server machine. ➀ The port used for monitoring will differ from system to system.
  • Page 196 Use IntranetWare Client for Windows NT. Use the latest Novell Client for Windows 98. ❏ See the EPSON Status Monitor 2 README file for more information about NDS support. ❏ Set the port number to 0 when using Remote Printer mode.
  • Page 197: Installing Epson Status Monitor 2

    Installing EPSON Status Monitor 2 Note: Turn off all other active applications (such as virus protection) before installing EPSON Status Monitor 2. For instructions on how to do this, see your application or Windows documentation. Note for Windows 2000, NT 4.0, and NT 3.51: Before starting the installation, you need to log on to the computer with Administrator rights.
  • Page 198 Monitor. Select Do not monitor only if network traffic is a problem. Click Next. Note for Windows 2000, NT 4.0, and NT 3.51: The screen above is available only if you have logged on as an Administrator. 12-8 EPSON Status Monitor 2 (Windows only)
  • Page 199 To prevent this and to keep network traffic to a minimum, set hops carefully. For more information, see “Monitoring printers beyond routers” on page 12-32. 12-9 EPSON Status Monitor 2 (Windows only)
  • Page 200: Selecting A Printer To Monitor

    Finish to restart Windows. Selecting a Printer to Monitor Before monitoring a LPR printer with EPSON Status Monitor 2, you need to select the printer in your operating system. Follow the steps for your operating system: Windows 98/95, “Setting Up Your Printer”...
  • Page 201: Making Status Monitor Settings

    Making Status Monitor Settings You can change the settings in EPSON Status Monitor 2 as described below. 1. Open the Run dialog box from the Start menu or the Control Panel depending on your system. Enter the path to the directory where you installed the Status Monitor, followed by Setup.
  • Page 202: Starting Epson Status Monitor 2

    Status Monitor 2. From Windows NT 3.51 Double-click the EPSON Status Monitor 2 icon on the screen. Note: You can also start EPSON Status Monitor 2 from the Epson program group in Program Manager. 12-12 EPSON Status Monitor 2 (Windows only)
  • Page 203: Basic Operating Procedure

    This section describes the basic operation and functions of EPSON Status Monitor 2. 1. Click a printer in the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window. The Installed Printers list shows the current status of all EPSON printers that have printer drivers installed in your computer.
  • Page 204 If you select the Monitor this printer check box in the Monitoring Preferences dialog box, a Status Alert message appears according to the conditions you select in the Status Alert box. For detailed information, see “Background Monitoring Icon and Status Alert” on page 12-26. 12-14 EPSON Status Monitor 2 (Windows only)
  • Page 205: Main Window

    Memory Selection dialog box, where you can select a saved paper type to print on. The Select Paper Memory command is not available on some printers. Click Close to close the Status Monitor. 12-15 EPSON Status Monitor 2 (Windows only)
  • Page 206 View menu This menu lets you control the appearance and content of the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window and the Installed Printers list. You can choose to show or hide the toolbar and status bar, and you can choose whether large or small icons will appear next to the printers in the Installed Printers list.
  • Page 207 ❏ If you change the printer port setting (Print to the following port or Print to) in the printer driver, quit EPSON Status Monitor 2 as described in “Stopping Monitoring” on page 12-28, and then restart...
  • Page 208 Printer Name, Status, and Job Count title bars. Uninstalled Network Printers list The Uninstalled Network Printers list displays non-EPSON printers and EPSON printers that do not have installed printer drivers. Note: You need to select Monitor in the Network Printer Monitoring dialog box during installation for the Uninstalled Network Printers list to be available.
  • Page 209: Adding Uninstalled Network Printers

    Before you start monitoring uninstalled network printers, you need to add them to the Uninstalled Network Printers list. Follow these steps: 1. Click the Uninstalled Network Printers list. 2. Click Add Printer on the Settings menu. 12-19 EPSON Status Monitor 2 (Windows only)
  • Page 210: Getting Detailed Information About The Printer Status

    Status on the Printer menu. The Printer Status window appears. There are three menus in the Printer Status window, and you can switch between menus by clicking the tabs at the tops of the menus. 12-20 EPSON Status Monitor 2 (Windows only)
  • Page 211 Message box: selected printer. 4. Troubleshooting Explains how to solve problems that may Message box: occur. If following the instructions does not solve the problem, see the troubleshooting section for the affected printer. 12-21 EPSON Status Monitor 2 (Windows only)
  • Page 212 Consumables menu (EPSON Stylus COLOR/EPSON Stylus Photo Series) The information given on the Consumables menu varies according to the printer you are monitoring. The Consumables menu for The Consumables menu for the EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000. the EPSON Stylus COLOR 1520.
  • Page 213 The information given on the Consumables menu varies according to the printer you are monitoring. Remaining paper: Shows the paper size and approximate amount of remaining paper in each paper source. Remaining toner: Shows the amount of toner remaining. 12-23 EPSON Status Monitor 2 (Windows only)
  • Page 214 Printer Information menu for the EPL-N2000 printer. List: 1. Printer Resources: Provides information about the printer and the print server. 2. Details: Provides details about the item selected in the Printer Resources list. 12-24 EPSON Status Monitor 2 (Windows only)
  • Page 215: Setting Monitoring Preferences

    A check in the check box means the selected printer is being monitored. 3. Status Alert: Determines under what conditions the Status Alert window will open. See “Status Alert” on page 12-27. 12-25 EPSON Status Monitor 2 (Windows only)
  • Page 216: Background Monitoring Icon And Status Alert

    Background Monitoring Icon and Status Alert When you click and select the Monitor this printer check box in the Monitoring Preferences dialog box, EPSON Status Monitor 2 monitors the selected printer. The background monitoring icon changes its color according to the printer’s status, and the Status Alert window opens according to the conditions you select in the Monitoring Preferences dialog box.
  • Page 217: Status Alert

    Preferences dialog box. Click the printer name and click Printer Status on the Printer menu to open the Current Status menu. For details about the Current Status menu, see “Current Status menu” on page 12-21. 12-27 EPSON Status Monitor 2 (Windows only)
  • Page 218: Stopping Monitoring

    EPSON Status Monitor 2 automatically monitors the printer or printers you designate. To stop monitoring a printer, follow these steps: 1. Double-click the EPSON Status Monitor 2 icon at the bottom of your desktop or on the taskbar. Windows 95/98/2000/NT 4.0 NT 3.51...
  • Page 219 You can restart the Status Monitor by clicking Monitor from restart or Monitor now on the Settings menu. If you stop monitoring and close EPSON Status Monitor 2, the background monitoring icon disappears from the taskbar of Windows 95/98/2000/NT 4.0, but the icon remains on the desktop in Windows NT 3.51.
  • Page 220: Uninstalling Epson Status Monitor 2

    Uninstalling EPSON Status Monitor 2 You can remove EPSON Status Monitor 2 from your computer in the following manner: Caution: Quit other programs such as virus check programs before removing EPSON Status Monitor 2. Note for Windows 2000, NT 4.0, and NT 3.51: You need to log on as an Administrator.
  • Page 221: From Windows Nt 3.51

    3. Follow the instructions on the screen. Note for NT 4.0 & 3.51: If you try to uninstall EPSON Status Monitor 2 when using IntranetWare Client for NT in Windows NT 3.51/4.0, the message "Could not complete Setup because EPSON Status Monitor 2 is running.
  • Page 222: Tips For Using Epson Status Monitor 2

    Tips for Using EPSON Status Monitor 2 Controlling the packet traffic on the network The computer with EPSON Status Monitor 2 communicates with the printer across the network. If there are many monitoring computers and printers to be monitored, packet traffic increases and may slow down the network.
  • Page 223: About Uninstalled Network Printers

    The Uninstalled Network Printers menu shows network printers that do not have drivers installed in your computer. Because you can monitor printers without installing printer drivers, this feature is useful for network printer administrators. 12-33 EPSON Status Monitor 2 (Windows only)
  • Page 224: Chapter 13 Epsonnet Internet Print Utility

    This file contains the latest information on the EpsonNet Internet Print. Note: EPSON Status Monitor 2 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 2 (or EPSON Status Monitor 3).
  • Page 225: Environment

    ❏ Windows 98, Windows 95, or Windows NT 4.0 Server and Workstation ❏ An Intel x86 series or compatible processor Supported products ❏ EPSON print servers that support IPP (EpsonNet Internet Print comes with network adapters, printers, and interface cards that support IPP) Installing EpsonNet Internet Print Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet Internet Print.
  • Page 226: Setting The Printer Using Epsonnet Internet Print

    Setting the 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 WebAssist.
  • Page 227 4. The following screen appears. The address you set here becomes the port for Internet printing. Make the settings described below. 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 WebAssist.
  • Page 228 Port Number: Enter the port number of the proxy server (from 0 to 65535). Get Printer Attributes: When you select this box and click OK, EpsonNet Internet Print communicates with the printer and acquires information, so it may take a few minutes before a message appears.
  • Page 229 5. Click OK to save settings. 6. When a message appears saying the settings are correctly configured, click OK to start the Add Printer Wizard. Click Next. Note: If you click Cancel and then later want to add the printer, start the Add Printer Wizard and follow the steps below.
  • Page 230 (the printer URI) until you restart the computer. ❏ If you are using EPSON Status Monitor 3 and printing with EpsonNet Internet Print, the message "A communication error has occurred."...
  • Page 231: Windows Nt 4.0

    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. 13-8...
  • Page 232 7. The following screen appears. The address you set here becomes the port for Internet printing. Make the settings described below. 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 WebAssist.
  • Page 233 Port Number: Enter the port number of the proxy server (from 0 to 65535). Get Printer Attributes: When you select this box and click OK, EpsonNet Internet Print communicates with the printer and acquires information, so it may take a few minutes before a message appears.
  • Page 234: Status Alert Window

    Monitor 2 or EPSON Status Monitor 3 appears, click Cancel and terminate the installation. Note: When you are using EPSON Status Monitor 3 and printing from EpsonNet Internet Print, the message "A communication error has occurred." appears. To clear this message, right-click the printer icon, select Document Defaults, and select the Utility tab.
  • Page 235: Uninstalling Epsonnet Internet Print

    Uninstalling EpsonNet Internet Print Follow the steps below to uninstall EpsonNet Internet Print. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. Select EpsonNet Internet Print and click the Add/Remove button. 4.
  • Page 236: Chapter 14 Printer Status

    Page is a set of customized web pages for Microsoft Windows 2000 Internet Printing. With this utility, you can monitor the printer status and network settings of an EPSON printer over the Internet. Microsoft Internet Printing lets you print from Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2000 Professional clients to Windows 2000 print servers using a URL.
  • Page 237: Environment

    Environment Server ❏ Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2000 Professional with Internet Information Service (IIS) Version 5.0 or higher Client ❏ Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2000 Professional ❏ Internet Explorer version 4.01 or higher with Service Pack 2 ❏ 256 color display or better Interface cards ❏...
  • Page 238: Setting Up Your Printer

    Setting Up Your Printer This section explains the environmental requirements for Printer Status Page and how to set up the printer. The standard port monitor that comes with Windows 2000 connects a Windows 2000 print server to network-interface printers that use the TCP/IP protocol.
  • Page 239 IP is correctly set for the printer. 2. Install the printer driver using the Add Printer wizard. When you install the EPSON printer driver for Windows 2000, Printer Status Page is also installed. See “Printing via Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor in Windows 2000” on page 6-2 and following notes to install a printer driver.
  • Page 240: Managing Printers From A Browser

    Managing Printers from a Browser This section explains how to manage printers from a browser. Accessing the Print Server Page To access the Print Server Page, which contains a list of all the printers on the server, type one of the following: ❏...
  • Page 241 The following page appears, providing the information listed below. Items Explanation Name Print queue name of the shared printer. By clicking the print queue name, you can access Print Queue Page. Status Status of the print queue. Location The location specified when adding the printer. Jobs Number of jobs currently in the print queue.
  • Page 242: Print Queue Page

    Print Queue Page When you click the printer name in Print Server Page, the following page appears. You can manage printing from the menu on the left. For information on these menus, see the Windows 2000 online help. Click "Device Status" to display the Printer Status Page.
  • Page 243: Printer Status Page

    Printer Status Page To access Printer Status Page, do either one of the following; ❏ Click the "Device Status" link in the Print Queue Page. ❏ Select the target printer from the Windows 2000 Printer folder, and click the "Get More Info" link. Note: The appearance of the screen and the items listed below differ depending on your printer.
  • Page 244: Summary Menu

    Summary menu The Summary menu contains consumable and paper information. Note: The items listed below differ depending on the printer. Ink Jet printer Items Explanation Paper Device Name of the paper feeder. Size Size of the paper loaded in the paper feeder.
  • Page 245 Page printer Items Explanation Paper Device Name of the paper source. Size Size of the paper loaded in the paper source. Type Type of paper loaded in the paper source. Remaining Paper The remaining paper is indicated by a green bar.
  • Page 246: Network Menu

    Network menu The Network menu contains following information. Click the appropriate tab to see the settings you want. Items Explanation Ethernet Displays the print server’s information such as model name, hardware and software version of the print server, and physical layer type of the interface.
  • Page 247: Chapter 15 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 15 Troubleshooting General Problems Cannot configure the network adapter or cannot print from the network. Cause What to do Printer settings or network First, check if you can print a status settings may be wrong. sheet by pressing the status sheet button, as described in Chapter 1.
  • Page 248 The message “TCP/IP cannot be used.” appears when you start EpsonNet WinAssist. Cause What to do TCP/IP is not installed in Install TCP/IP protocol. the computer. The computer’s IP address Set the IP address for the computer. is not set correctly. There is no DHCP server, Install a DHCP server, or change the but DHCP is selected for the...
  • Page 249 Unable to make settings using EpsonNet WebAssist. Cause What to do Set the IP address for the network You haven’t set the IP adapter using EpsonNet WinAssist, address for the network MacAssist, or the ping command, as adapter. described in Chapter 3 . You can check the IP address on a status sheet.
  • Page 250 An extra account is generated when using the dial-up network. Cause What to do NetWare is set to Enable Set NetWare to Disable in the NetWare even though you are not screen of the EpsonNet WebAssist. using the NetWare. How to acquire an IP address. In order to acquire your IP address, you need to apply with the NIC (Network Information Center) in your country.
  • Page 251: Problems Specific To Your Network Environment

    Problems Specific to Your Network Environment NetWare environment Nothing prints even though clients have sent data to the printer. Cause What to do Clients may not be Make sure clients are registered as registered, or the network users of the print queue and the print adapter may not be logged server.
  • Page 252: Macintosh Environment

    The printers do not appear in the EpsonNet WinAssist dialog box. Cause What to do The printer is turned off. Turn on the printer. The printer is not in the To search for network adapters in other same segment as the segments, use the Search Options of computer where you EpsonNet WinAssist.
  • Page 253: Windows 98/95 Environment

    Windows 98/95. Cause What to do Print Manager is not on. On the EPSON Spool Manager’s Queue Setup dialog, select Spool to local printer and then select the Use Print Manager for this port check box. Cannot print correctly in NDS Print Server mode or NDS Remote Printer mode under Windows 98/95.
  • Page 254: Windows Nt Environment

    Windows NT environment Clients cannot print with TCP/IP via Windows NT Server 3.51 (NTFS). Cause What to do You have not changed the You need to change the type of access type of access. in the \\WINNT35\system32\ spool\PRINTERS directory of the NT Server. See “Change the type of access of the spool directory”...
  • Page 255: Problems Using Epson Status Monitor 2

    Problems Using EPSON Status Monitor 2 The Current Status menu shows “A communication error has occurred.” Cause What to do The printer is turned off. Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into the electrical outlet. Turn on the printer.
  • Page 256 What to do EPSON Status Monitor 2 is Double-click Services in the Control set incorrectly. Panel and stop the EPSON Printer Status Agent service. Restart EPSON Status Monitor 2 and then restart the service. This procedure must be repeated every time you log on to Windows NT 4.0/3.51.
  • Page 257 The number of hops is set to Change the number of hops according to “Making Status Monitor Settings” on page 12-11. See also “Tips for Using EPSON Status Monitor 2” on page 12-32. NDS printers cannot be monitored. Cause What to do...
  • Page 258 Windows shared Networks is shown in the list of printers. installed components. Verify that EPSON Status Monitor 2 is installed in the machine hosting the Windows shared printer, and be sure that the Windows shared printer is set for monitoring.
  • Page 259: Appendix A Installing Protocols

    Appendix A Installing Protocols Installing TCP/IP Protocols on Your PC This sections explains how to install the TCP/IP protocol in all supported operating systems. Note: The network administrator must confirm any changes made to the IP address settings. Windows 98/95 1.
  • Page 260 3. If TCP/IP is not in the list, click Add. 4. Select Protocol and click Add. 5. Select Microsoft from the Manufacturers list and TCP/IP from the Network protocols list. Then click OK. 6. Double-click TCP/IP on the Configuration menu to open the TCP/IP Properties dialog box.
  • Page 261: Windows 2000

    Windows 2000 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Network and Dial-up Connections. The Network and Dial-up Connections screen appears. 2. Right-click the desired network connection and then click Properties. 3. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is not in the list of installed components, click Install.
  • Page 262 4. Click Protocol, and then click Add. 5. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click OK. 6. Verify that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) check box is selected. Then double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and set the IP address, subnet mask, etc.
  • Page 263 Windows NT 4.0 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon in the Control Panel. 3. Click the Protocols tab to check if the TCP/IP Protocol is installed. If not, click Add and select TCP/IP Protocol. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 264 4. Click the Services tab make sure Microsoft TCP/IP Printing is listed. If it is not, click Add and select Microsoft TCP/IP Printing. Follow the on-screen instructions. 5. To continue installing the TCP/IP protocol, set the IP address when the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties dialog box appears. Notes: To check which IP addresses have already been assigned, click the Protocols tab in the Network dialog box, select TCP/IP Protocol ,...
  • Page 265 Windows NT 3.51 1. Double-click the Network icon in the Control Panel. 2. If Microsoft TCP/IP Printing is not listed, click Add Software. 3. Select TCP/IP Protocol and related components and click Continue. Installing Protocols...
  • Page 266 4. Select the Connectivity Utilities and TCP/IP Network Printing Support check boxes and click Continue. 5. When the TCP/IP Configuration dialog box appears, set the IP address. Note: To check which IP addresses have already been assigned, select TCP/ IP Protocol in the Network Settings dialog box. Click the Configure button to open the TCP/IP Configuration dialog box.
  • Page 267: Macintosh (Without Open Transport

    Macintosh (with Open Transport) Follow the steps below to set or check the IP address. 1. Double-click the AppleTalk Control Panel, and check that Ethernet is selected. 2. Double-click the TCP/IP Control Panel. 3. Set the IP address and other necessary settings. Macintosh (without Open Transport) Follow the steps below to set or check the IP address.
  • Page 268: Installing The Netbeui Protocol

    Installing the NetBEUI Protocol This sections explains how to install the NetBEUI protocol in all supported operating systems. To print with NetBEUI from Windows 98/95/2000, NetBEUI protocol and Client for Microsoft Networks must be installed; and to print with NetBEUI from Windows NT 4.0/3.51, NetBEUI protocol and Workstation must be installed on your computer.
  • Page 269 Windows 2000 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Network and Dial-up Connections. The Network and Dial-up Connections screen appears. 2. Right-click the network connection for which you want to install and enable NetBEUI, and then click Properties. 3.
  • Page 270: Windows Nt3.51

    Windows NT 4.0 Note: Be sure that Workstation is installed in the Services menu. 1. Double-click the Network icon in Control Panel. Click the Protocols tab, and check that the NetBEUI Protocol is in the Network Protocols list. 2. If NetBEUI Protocol is not in the list, click Add. 3.
  • Page 271 Windows NT 3.51 Note: Be sure that Workstation is in the Installed Network Software list. 1. Double-click the Network icon in Control Panels to display the Network Settings dialog box. Make sure that the NetBEUI Protocol is in the Installed Network Software list. 2.
  • Page 272: Uninstalling Epsonnet Winassist

    Appendix B Uninstalling EpsonNet WinAssist Follow the steps below to uninstall EpsonNet WinAssist. Windows 98/95/2000/NT 4.0 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. Select EpsonNet WinAssist and click the Add/Remove button (Windows 98/95/NT 4.0) or the Change/Remove button (Windows 2000).
  • Page 273: Appendix C Specifications

    Appendix C Specifications Environmental Operating temperature: 5° to 35° C (41° to 95° F) Storage temperature: -30° to 70° C (-22° to 158° F) Operating humidity: 20% to 80% RH Storage humidity: 5% to 95% RH Operating Vibration: 0.4 G (5 Hz to 55 Hz) Storage Vibration: 1 G (5 Hz to 55 Hz) Shock:...
  • Page 274: Interface Specifications

    Interface Specifications Parallel interface The network adapter supports bi-direction (Nibble and ECP) parallel port. DC and AC characteristics: IEEE 1284 Network interface The network adapter supports both 10 Base-T and 100 Base-TX. Connectors: RJ-45 (ISO/IEC8802-3 12.6 MDI Specification) DC and AC characteristics: ISO/IEC 8802-3 12.5.3 Signal Characteristics Specifications...
  • Page 275: Regulatory Approvals

    Regulatory Approvals EMC: FCC part 15 subpart B Class B CSA C108.8 Class B CISPR Pub.22 Class B CE Mark: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN 55022 Class B EN 50082-1 IEC 60801-2 IEC 60801-3 IEC 60801-4 AS/NZS 3548 Class B Reliability MTBF: 10,000 hours (power on, 100% duty) MTTR:...
  • Page 276: Regulatory Approvals For Ac Adapter

    Regulatory Approvals for AC Adapter Safety standards: UL1950 CSA C22.2 No.950 IEC 950 GS Mark EN60950 AS/NZS3260 EMC: FCC part 15 subpart B Class B EN 55022 Class B EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 EN 50082-1 IEC 60801-2 IEC 60801-3 IEC 60801-4 AS/NZS 3548 Class B Specifications...
  • Page 277: Index

    AppleTalk zone, 7-4, 7-7, 7-10 Initialization, 1-6 arp, 3-6, 3-8 Installation EpsonNet Direct Print, 11-2 EpsonNet Internet Print, 13-2 EPSON Status Monitor 2, 12-7 Bindery emulation, 4-3, 4-5 Internet Printing Windows 2000, 6-18 Windows 98/95, 13-3 Windows NT 4.0, 13-8...
  • Page 278 Print Server mode, 4-2, 4-5, 4-11, 4-44, Uninstallation 4-46 EpsonNet Direct Print, 11-14 Print server name, 4-7, 4-13, 4-45 EpsonNet Internet Print, 13-12 Print server password, 4-8, 4-14 EpsonNet WinAssist, B-1 Protocols, 5 EPSON Status Monitor 2, Public Access Printers, 4-37, 4-42 12-30 to 12-31...
  • Page 279 Unix configure for different OS, 9-3 to 9-8 Update Home Page, 10-30 Using the network adapter with Macintosh, 7-1 NetWare, 4-1 OS/2, 8-1 UNIX, 9-1 Windows 2000/NT, 6-1 Windows 98/95, 5-1 Workgroup name, 5-4, 5-6, 6-11, 6-14 Zone, 7-4, 7-7, 7-10...
  • Page 280 EPSON OVERSEAS MARKETING LOCATIONS Epson America, Inc. EPSON UK LTD. 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Campus 100, Maylands Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806-2469 Hemel Hempstead, Herts, Phone: (562) 981-3840 HP2 7TJ, U.K. Fax: (562) 290-5220 Phone: (+44) 01442 261144 Fax: (+44) 01442 227227 EPSON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH EPSON FRANCE S.A.

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