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  • Page 1 Epson® SureColor® F-Series and T-Series Network Guide...

  • Page 2: Copyright And Trademarks

    Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. 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...
  • Page 3 This information is subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2014 Epson America, Inc. 8/14 CPD-39090R1 Copyright and Trademarks...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Copyright and Trademarks Safety Instructions Warning, Caution, Important, and Note ......... . 7 Introduction About Your Printer .
  • Page 5 Network Software EpsonNet Config for Windows..........31 About EpsonNet Config .
  • Page 6 SSL ..............49 IEEE 802.1X .

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Warning, Caution, Important, and Note Warning must be followed carefully to avoid serious bodily injury. Caution must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Important must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Note contains important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. Safety Instructions...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction About Your Printer Your printer has a built-in Ethernet interface and can connect anywhere on your network using 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T Ethernet. The built-in Ethernet interface, which is called the network interface in this manual, automatically selects the correct standard when it connects to a network.

  • Page 9: Operating Environment

    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, WSD, LLTD, UPnP, Bonjour, and SNMP.

  • Page 10: Network Interface Operation

    Supports IEEE 802.1X Supports EpsonNet Config with a Web Browser and Remote Manager, which allows you to configure and monitor your printer using a Web browser. Network Interface Operation Status light The indicator lights provide you with important information on the operations of the network interface.

  • Page 11: About The Software

    TCP/IP. See “EpsonNet Config for Mac OS” on page 32. EpsonNet Print is a Windows-based utility program that provides peer to peer printing to Epson printers on the TCP/IP network. See “EpsonNet Print (for Windows users)” on page 37 Introduction...

  • Page 12: How To

    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.

  • Page 13: Selecting A Printing Method

    This section describes features of the printing methods available for you to choose. TCP/IP printing Advantages Connects directly to the network; no USB cable required. No special utility for Windows is required. You can see the printer status using EPSON Status Monitor. You can print via a router. How To...

  • Page 14: Installing Components On Your Computer

    Disadvantages You need to set up TCP/IP. 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) and assign an IP address and subnet mask for your computer, depending on the printing method you want to use.

  • Page 15: Windows Xp

    3. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. The following table lists the components required for configuring the network interface with EpsonNet Config. EpsonNet Config’s setting screens Necessary components TCP/IP, WSD, UPnP, Bonjour Internet Protocol (TCP/IP IPv4) or Internet Protocol (TCP/IP IPv6) The following table lists the components required for network printing.
  • Page 16 1. Click Start, highlight Control Panel, and then click Network and Internet Connections. Select Network Connections. 2. Under LAN or High-Speed Internet, click the Local Area Connection icon. 3. Under Network Tasks, click Change settings of this connection. 4. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. The following table lists the components required for configuring the network interface with EpsonNet Config.

  • Page 17: Windows Server 2003

    Windows Server 2003 For Windows Server 2003, use the following procedure to install the necessary components. 1. Click Start, point to Control Panel, and then select Network Connections. Click Local Area Connections. 2. Click the Properties button. 3. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. The following table lists the components required for configuring the network interface with EpsonNet Config.

  • Page 18: Os X

    The necessary components are now installed. Go to the section “Setting Up the Network Interface” on page 18. OS X For OS X, use the following procedure to assign an IP address, subnet mask, and other settings. 1. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences. 2.

  • Page 19: Configuring The Network Interface (Windows)

    6. Click the Agree button to accept the license terms. 7. The Software Select screen appears. To print via a network, make sure to select the Epson Driver and Utilities check box and EpsonNet Configuration Utility check box, then click the Install button.

  • Page 20: Configuring The Network Interface (Os X)

    6. Select the I agree to the contents of the License Agreement check box and then click the Next button. 7. The Software Select screen appears. To print via a network, make sure to select the Epson Driver and Utilities check box and EpsonNet Network Utilities check box, then click the Install button. Note: If your printer is connected to your computer with a USB cable, clear the EpsonNet Network Utilities check box.

  • Page 21: Installing The Printer Driver

    4. Select the desired printer model that is connected with Bonjour. Note: If your printer is not displayed with the desired connection, click More Printers, select the desired connection from the drop-down list, and then select the printer model. 5. Click Add. Now you can use the printer on the TCP/IP network.
  • Page 22 3. Click Add a local printer. 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 23 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 23 to install the printer driver.

  • Page 24: Windows Xp

    Windows XP The printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer. Note: If you are using EpsonNet Print, the setup procedure is different. See “EpsonNet Print (for Windows users)” on page 37 for details. TCP/IP printing 1.
  • Page 25 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 26 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 26 to install the printer driver.

  • Page 27: Windows Server 2003

    Windows Server 2003 The printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer. Note: If you are using EpsonNet Print, the setup procedure is different. See “EpsonNet Print (for Windows users)” on page 37 for details. TCP/IP printing 1.
  • Page 28 4. Select the Create a new port radio button, and then select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list. Then click Next. 5. When the 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 29 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 26 to install the printer driver.

  • Page 30: Os X (10.5 Or Later)

    OS X (10.5 or later) Follow the steps below to set up a printer. Note: Make sure that the printer driver is installed on your OS X system before following the steps below. See the manual shipped with your printer for instructions on how to install the printer driver. Bonjour printing 1.

  • Page 31: Network Software

    Network Software This chapter explains how to use the network software provided with your printer. Note: The software provided varies depending on your printer model. EpsonNet Config for Windows About EpsonNet Config EpsonNet Config is a Windows-based configuration software for administrators to configure the network interface for TCP/IP.

  • Page 32: Accessing The Epsonnet Config User's Guide

    If you add or delete protocols or services from your operating system after installing EpsonNet Config, EpsonNet Config may not work correctly. If this happens, uninstall EpsonNet Config and then install it again. If the Windows Security Alert window appears after you start EpsonNet Config, click the Allow access or Unblock button;...

  • Page 33: Installing Epsonnet Config

    Installing EpsonNet Config You can install EpsonNet Config on your computer from the Software Disc that comes with your printer. Insert the Software Disc in the CD/DVD drive, select EpsonNet Config on the Software Select screen. Accessing the EpsonNet Config User’s Guide The EpsonNet Config User’s Guide contains detailed information on EpsonNet Config.

  • Page 34: Configuring The Network Interface Using Epsonnet Config With Web Browser

    Configuring the Network Interface Using EpsonNet Config with Web Browser After you have assigned an IP address to the network interface using EpsonNet Setup, EpsonNet Config for Windows or Mac OS, or the arp/ping command, you can configure the network interface using EpsonNet Config with Web Browser. Note: A Web browser must be installed on your computer.
  • Page 35 4. Select a method for acquiring the IP address. When you select Auto, DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP address automatically. If you want to set the IP address manually, select Manual. Note: The network administrator must check any changes made to the IP address settings. When Auto is selected, DHCP becomes available.

  • Page 36: Opening Screen

    10. Select Enable for Register Network Interface Address to DNS Server if you want to register the host name and domain name to the DNS server through the DHCP server that supports Dynamic DNS. If you want to register the host name and the domain name directly to the DNS server, select Enable for Register Network Interface Address Directly to DNS Server.

  • Page 37: Configuring The Network Interface Using Remote Manager

    About EpsonNet Print EpsonNet Print is a Windows-based 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 network segment or beyond a router. You can select LPR standard printing, LPR enhanced printing, or High-speed printing.

  • Page 38: Installing Epsonnet Print

    Operating systems Windows 8.x Windows 7 Windows Vista SP2 or higher Windows XP Professional/Home Edition (SP3 or higher) Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2008 (SP2 or higher) Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Server 2003 (SP2 or higher) Installing EpsonNet Print You can install EpsonNet Print on your computer from the Software Disc that comes with your printer.
  • Page 39 Note: If the Windows Security Alert screen appears, click the Allow access or Unblock button, and then click the Search Again button to search the printers. 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.
  • Page 40 ❏ 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. You can also specify the elapsed time before declaring a communication error.
  • Page 41 Items Explanations Port Type 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. If the IP address of the printer is acquired automatically and the computer and the printer are in the same segment, you can select this port type.
  • Page 42 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.
  • Page 43 5. Confirm the information about the printer’s port you want to configure, and then click Finish. Items Explanations The port Information The following items are displayed: - Port Name - Host Name or IP Address - Protocol Finish button Register the port information to the system and close the Add EpsonNet Print Port Wizard.

  • Page 44: Configuring The Printer Port

    5. Select the CD/DVD drive for Drives, and double-click the appropriate folder for your operating system. 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 asks you to select either Keep existing driver or Replace existing driver, be sure to select the Replace existing driver radio button.
  • Page 45 When the print data size is 20 MB or more, we recommend that you use 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.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting General Problems Cannot configure the network interface or cannot print from the network. Cause What to do The printer settings or network First, check to see if you can print a status sheet, as settings may be wrong. described in “Printing a Network Status Sheet (Large Format Inkjet Printers)”...

  • Page 47: The Message "Epsonnet Config Cannot Be Used Because No Network Is Installed." Appears When You Start Epsonnet Config

    The message “EpsonNet Config cannot be used because no network is installed.” appears when you start EpsonNet Config. Cause What to do TCP/IP is not installed on the Install the TCP/IP protocol. computer. TCP/IP is installed on the computer, Set a correct IP address for the computer. but its IP address is not set correctly.

  • Page 48: 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 49: Secure Communication Using Ipsec, Access Control, Ssl, And Ieee 802.1X

    Secure Communication Using IPsec, Access Control, SSL, and IEEE 802.1X Some printers may not support secure communications using IPsec, Access Control, SSL and IEEE802.1X. For information on whether your printer supports these secure communications features, see the printer User’s Guide. IPsec Access Control Data format...

  • Page 50: Ieee 802.1X

    IEEE 802.1X IEEE 802.1X is the standard protocol for allowing client users to be authenticated to the network before obtaining a connection. It provides effective access control to both wired and wireless networks. IEEE 802.1X network consists of an authentication server (RADIUS server) and authenticator (switching hub with authentication function).

  • Page 51: Overview And Sample Settings

    Some printers may not support secure communications using IPsec/Access Control. For information on whether your printer supports these features, see the printer manual. This document provides sample IPsec/Access Control configurations and information on setup and troubleshooting. Overview and Sample Settings IPsec and Access Control are configured differently and use different connection types.

  • Page 52: Configuration Workflow

    Configuration Workflow IPsec requires a client with secure access to the product and configured according to your purposes. Access Control requires that the product be configured according to your purposes. The configuration workflow is shown below. Note: If your network is already secure, we recommend that you connect the product to a computer on a different network before adjusting settings.

  • Page 53: Product Security Policies

    Product Security Policies Start the product Remote Manager from your computer, open the Setup tab, and adjust Security > IPsec/Access Control settings for security policies that match how the product will be used. Note: We recommend that the product be assigned a static IP address for secure access using IPsec or Access Control.
  • Page 54 ENPC SNMP 1. An Epson protocol used by Epson printer and scanner drivers and such applications as EpsonNet Config to find the printer. 2. A static IP address is recommended. If DHCP or “obtain automatically” (IPv6) is selected, the connection may terminate when the lease or address expires.
  • Page 55 ENPC SNMP 1. An Epson protocol used by Epson printer and scanner drivers and such applications as EpsonNet Config to find the printer. 2. A static IP address is recommended. If DHCP or “obtain automatically” (IPv6) is selected, the connection may terminate when the lease or address expires.

  • Page 56: Supported Security Methods

    Supported Security Methods The product supports the security methods listed below; choose one of these combinations when selecting the computer security method. In most cases computers can use default IPsec settings. Security method Option Authentication algorithm SHA-256 SHA-1 Encryption algorithm AES-CBC 256 AES-CBC 192 AES-CBC 128...

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