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  • Page 1 Epson Projector Management Operation Guide Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction to the Epson Projector Management Software ..............7 Epson Projector Management Features....................7 Setting Up the Software for the First Time ....................9 Installing the Software .......................... 9 System Requirements ........................9 Installing the Epson Projector Management Software ..............10 Importing Settings From EasyMP Monitor ..................
  • Page 4 Message Broadcasting........................46 Broadcasting a Message Immediately................... 46 Broadcasting a Message at a Specific Date and Time..............48 Exporting a Profile for Epson iProjection Software ................52 Saving Projector Log Files ......................... 52 Updating the Registered Information....................53 Solving Problems ............................55 Solving Network Connection Problems ....................
  • Page 5 Appendix ..............................80 Updating and Uninstalling the Software ..................... 80 Getting the Latest Version of the Software ..................80 Uninstalling the Epson Projector Management Software (Windows 8.x/Windows 10)....80 PJLink Monitoring and Control Limitations ..................81 Notices ............................... 81 Copyright Notice ..........................82 About Notations ..........................
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  • Page 7: Introduction To The Epson Projector Management Software

    See the information here to learn more about the Epson Projector Management software. Epson Projector Management Features Epson Projector Management Features The Epson Projector Management software allows you to check the status of multiple networked projectors and perform various projector operations from your computer. • Monitoring the status of projectors You can visually check projector information such as power status, errors, and warnings so you are alerted to projector abnormalities immediately.
  • Page 8 Related concepts Copying Projector Menu Settings in a Batch Related references PJLink Monitoring and Control Limitations Related tasks Monitoring Projectors Controlling Projectors Sending Email Notifications Related topics Updating the Firmware Message Broadcasting Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Software For The First Time

    Note: If the language selected for the installation differs from the language of the operating system being used, the screens may not display correctly. System Requirements Installing the Epson Projector Management Software Importing Settings From EasyMP Monitor Parent topic: Setting Up the Software for the First Time...

  • Page 10: Installing The Epson Projector Management Software

    When finished, you see an message telling you that the settings are imported. If you want to use the imported settings on another computer that is running the Epson Projector Management software, you can save a configuration file on the original computer using the Save Downloaded from ManualsNet.com...

  • Page 11: Selecting Projector Network Settings

    Configuration File feature on the Environment setup screen. Then copy the resulting configuration file to the following directory on the other computer. C:\ProgramData\SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION\Epson Projector Management Parent topic: Installing the Software Related references Environment Setup - General Selecting Projector Network Settings Follow these instructions to select a connection method between a computer and the projector, and then set up the projector.

  • Page 12: Setting Up A Projector To Connect In Advanced Connection Mode (Wireless)

    6. When you have finished selecting settings, save your settings and exit the menus. Parent topic: Selecting Projector Network Settings Related references Solutions When You Cannot Find Connected Projectors (Wired) Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Advanced Connection Mode (Wireless) To connect a computer to the projector over a wireless LAN, you need to select network settings on the computer and the projector.
  • Page 13 Related references Solutions When You Cannot Find Connected Projectors (Wireless) Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...

  • Page 14: Registering The Projectors

    Follow the instructions here to register your projectors for management on a network. Registering Projectors for Monitoring Registering Projectors for Monitoring To manage projectors, you must register the projectors to the Epson Projector Management software. Once registered, the projector status is automatically displayed when you start the Epson Projector Management software.
  • Page 15 • Select Range search to search for the projector by setting an IP address range. Enter an IP address in Start IP address and End IP address. Note: If you want to search non-Epson projectors that support PJLink Class2 automatically, select Search for Projectors in PJLink (Class2).
  • Page 16 6. Select the necessary settings for each projector. Enter the name of the projector. This name is displayed in the Epson Projector Management main screen. You can enter up to 64 characters. Displays the name that has been registered to the projector.

  • Page 17: Creating A Projector Group

    Note: • To change the projector information for a registered projector, double-click the projector in the Epson Projector Management main screen, and then change the necessary information on the Projector properties screen. • To remove a registered projector, right-click the projector in the Epson Projector Management main screen, and then select Delete.
  • Page 18 3. Click Register. You see the registered group in the Epson Projector Management main screen. 4. Double-click the projector icon that you want to register to the group. 5. Select the group in which you want to register the projector, and then click OK.
  • Page 19 To verify the projectors included in the group, select the Grouping view icon on the main window. Parent topic: Registering Projectors for Monitoring Related tasks Monitoring Projectors Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...

  • Page 20: Monitoring And Controlling The Projectors

    Monitoring Projectors Displaying Projector Status Details Controlling Projectors Monitoring Projectors Click the view icons on the Epson Projector Management main screen to select the type of the monitoring window you want to view. • Detail list view You can check projector status as a list. To check the status of projectors in a specific group, select the group in the Group List.
  • Page 21 To move the position of the group icon, drag and drop the group icon. Keyboard Shortcuts You can use the following keyboard commands: Keyboard command Function Ctrl + [+] Enlarges the view. Ctrl + scrolling the mouse wheel up Ctrl + [-] Reduces the view.
  • Page 22 You can check a list of only the projectors that are currently in an error or warning status. To check the status of projectors in a specific group, select the group in the Group List. To view solution, move the pointer over the error information.

  • Page 23: Viewing Projector Temperature Graphs

    • You can view the temperature information for a maximum of 30 days. • Temperature information is obtained only while the Epson Projector Management software is running. • The indicated value in the graph may not match the actual temperature. Use the value as a guide. See your projector User's Guide for details on the projector's operating temperature.

  • Page 24: Displaying Projector Status Details

    Displaying Projector Status Details You can check detailed projector status information on the Projector properties screen. 1. On the Epson Projector Management main screen, double-click the projector you want to check. The Projector properties screen appears. 2. Click tabs to check each type of information.

  • Page 25: Controlling Projectors

    Property. Parent topic: Monitoring and Controlling the Projectors Related topics Projector Properties Screen Controlling Projectors You can control the selected projector by using the projector control buttons on the Epson Projector Management main screen. Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
  • Page 26 1. On the Epson Projector Management main screen, select the projector you want to control. You can select multiple projectors or all projectors by selecting checkboxes as necessary. 2. Click the projector control buttons to perform the following operations. •...
  • Page 27 • Source: Switches the projector's input source. (Available only for Epson projectors.) 3. Right-click the Epson projector in the list to perform the following operations. • Web control: Allows you to select projector settings and control projection using a Web browser.

  • Page 28: Updating Firmware And Copying Menu Settings

    You can update firmware for a projector over a wired network. New firmware is distributed over the network or you can download it from Epson support center. You can then update the firmware right away or schedule when you want the firmware update to occur.
  • Page 29 14 days. • When you check the firmware update information immediately, select Check. 1. Click the Update List icon on the Epson Projector Management main screen to open the Update List view. When you see Firmware Update Information in the Status column of the left pane, you can update these projectors.
  • Page 30 2. Select the projector you want to update. You can select multiple projectors or all projectors by selecting checkboxes as necessary. 3. Select one of the following methods to update the firmware. • Click Right Now to start the firmware update immediately. •...

  • Page 31: Updating To New Firmware Downloaded To Your Computer

    • Do not close the Epson Projector Management software while updating the firmware. • If you try to close the Epson Projector Management software when there is a scheduled update standing by, a confirmation message is displayed. Scheduled updates are executed only while the Epson Projector Management software is running.
  • Page 32 The File Information screen appears. 3. Confirm the file information and click Close. Projectors that can be updated by using this firmware file appear in the left pane of the Update List view. 4. Select the projector you want to update. You can select multiple projectors or all projectors by selecting checkboxes as necessary.

  • Page 33: Copying Projector Menu Settings In A Batch

    • Do not close the Epson Projector Management software while updating the firmware. • If you try to close the Epson Projector Management software when there is a scheduled update standing by, a confirmation message is displayed. Scheduled updates are executed only while the Epson Projector Management software is running.

  • Page 34: Downloading A Projector Configuration File

    Epson takes no responsibility for batch setup failures and associated repair costs due to power outages, communication errors, or other problems that may cause such failures.
  • Page 35 1. Click the Update List icon on the Epson Projector Management main screen to open the Update List view. 2. On the left pane of the Update List view, right-click the projector from which you want to copy the menu settings and select Acquire Projector configuration data.

  • Page 36: Copying A Projector Configuration File

    After downloading a configuration file containing the menu settings from one projector, you can copy the settings in the file to another projector. 1. Click the Update List icon on the Epson Projector Management main screen to open the Update List view.
  • Page 37 Projectors that can be updated by using this configuration file appear on the left pane of the Update List view. Note: You can only update projectors that are the same model and have the same firmware version as the projector from which you acquired the configuration file. 4.
  • Page 38 • Do not close the Epson Projector Management software while copying the menu settings. • If you try to close the Epson Projector Management software when there is a scheduled copy standing by, a confirmation message is displayed. Scheduled copying operations are executed only while the Epson Projector Management software is running.

  • Page 39: Using Additional Functions

    • Auto Setup (Available only for projectors that support Color Calibration, Screen Matching, Light Source Calibration, or Refresh Mode.) You must also be running the Epson Projector Management software on your computer at the scheduled time for the schedule events to occur.
  • Page 40 2. Select the projectors or groups for which you want to schedule an event. 3. Select Add. Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
  • Page 41 4. Select the date and time for the scheduled event, then select the operation you want performed. Note: • If you schedule an event that requires the projector to be turned on, the projector turns on automatically, even if you do not specify a power-on event. •...

  • Page 42: Making Security Settings

    Related topics Updating Firmware and Copying Menu Settings Making Security Settings You can improve the Epson Projector Management software security by restricting access to the application and preventing anyone from changing its settings. Setting the Password Restricting the Use of the Application...

  • Page 43: Restricting The Use Of The Application

    3. Select Password. 4. Do one of the following. • Create a password for the first time: Leave the Old password field blank. • Change an old password: Enter the existing password in the Old password field. 5. Enter a new password in the New password field. The password can be up to 16 alphanumeric characters.

  • Page 44: Sending Email Notifications

    Open the Tool menu, and then select Application lock. The application is locked and no operations are available except for opening and closing the application and disabling the application lock. To unlock the application, open the Tool menu, and then select Application unlock. If no password has been set, you can leave these fields blank and just click OK in the window to enter the password.
  • Page 45 3. Select any necessary settings. Select to enable email notifications and allow you to enter the necessary information. Enter the SMTP server name or IP address for the projector's SMTP server. Select a number for the SMTP server port number using 1 to 65535. Default is 25. Select to enable TLS authentication.

  • Page 46: Message Broadcasting

    Caution: You should not rely on the Message Broadcasting feature to send urgent messages in an emergency. Instead, use other methods for emergency notices. Epson does not guarantee the speed, reliability, or accuracy of messages sent using the feature, and Epson is not responsible for any loss, damage, or injury arising from its use.
  • Page 47 2. Select the projector or group that you want to receive the distributed message. 3. Select the type of information to distribute. • Select File to distribute one JPEG file. • Select Folder to distribute all JPEG files in the specified folder. Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...

  • Page 48: Broadcasting A Message At A Specific Date And Time

    • Select Text to distribute a text message. 4. Select the necessary settings. • When you select File, select Browse to specify the file to be distributed. • When you select Folder, select Browse to specify the folder that includes the files to be distributed.
  • Page 49 2. Select the projector or group that you want to receive the distributed message. 3. Select Add. Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
  • Page 50 4. Select the date and time for the message broadcast, then select Message Broadcasting from Control. 5. Select Start, and then select Settings. Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
  • Page 51 6. Select the type of information to distribute. • Select File to distribute one JPEG file. • Select Folder to distribute all JPEG files in the specified folder. • Select Text to distribute a text message. 7. Select the necessary settings. •...

  • Page 52: Exporting A Profile For Epson Iprojection Software

    Saving Projector Log Files You can save selected information such as a projector's usage and error histories to a log file in a folder of your choosing. (Available only for Epson projectors.) The log file is saved as a separate zip file. Note: •...

  • Page 53: Updating The Registered Information

    When the message appears, you can update the registered information. Note: Any schedule events associated the replaced projector are still enabled. 1. On the Epson Projector Management main screen, select the replaced projector. You can select multiple projectors or all projectors by selecting checkboxes as necessary.
  • Page 54 You see a prompt asking if you want to store the history data before replacing the projector. If you will use the history data for analysis, select Yes. If not, we recommend selecting No. If you enabled email notifications, you will receive a confirmation email when the update is complete. Parent topic: Using Additional Functions Downloaded from...

  • Page 55: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems See the following sections to check for solutions to problems you may have using the Epson Projector Management software. Solving Network Connection Problems Solving Monitoring and Controlling Problems Solving Firmware Updating Problems Solving Network Connection Problems Try these solutions depending on your network environment.

  • Page 56: Solutions When You Cannot Find Connected Projectors (Wireless)

    Parent topic: Solving Network Connection Problems Related tasks Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Advanced Connection Mode (Wired) Solutions When You Cannot Find Connected Projectors (Wireless) When you cannot find the projector over a network using a wireless connection, try the following solutions.

  • Page 57: Solving Monitoring And Controlling Problems

    Communication On as the Standby Mode setting in the projector's menus. Also select the correct Port setting, if necessary. • Make sure the projector you want to monitor or control is registered to the Epson Projector Management software. • Turn off the DHCP settings for your projector. If you turn on the DHCP settings, the projector's IP address changes automatically and the Epson Projector Management software may not be able to search for the registered projector.

  • Page 58: Solutions When Network Alert Emails Are Not Received

    • When you restore settings from the backup file, extract the zip file and copy the extracted files to the following directory. C:\ProgramData\SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION\Epson Projector Management • If you need to reinstall the software but do not have a backup file, remove the file stored in the...

  • Page 59: Solving Firmware Updating Problems

    Canceled schedules remain in the right pane of the Update List view and their status reads Finish. • If the network settings are changed after registering the projector in the Epson Projector Management software, the firmware cannot be updated and menu settings cannot be copied because the information for the projectors registered in the application and the projector's actual settings differ.
  • Page 60 • When the Windows Security Alert appears and asks you to confirm the Firewall setting while searching for the projectors, allow access to the Epson Projector Management software. Parent topic: Solving Firmware Updating Problems Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...

  • Page 61: Screen Summary

    Screen Summary See these sections for more information about the Epson Projector Management screens. Epson Projector Management Main Screen Projector Properties Screen Environment Setup Screen Epson Projector Management Main Screen When you start the Epson Projector Management software, the main screen appears.
  • Page 62 Expands or collapses the group list. Show/Hide Group List Displays the items registered in the group in a hierarchical diagram. Source Switches the projector's input source. (Available only for Epson projectors.) A/V Mute Turns the projector's A/V Mute or Shutter feature on or off. Power Turns the projector power on or off.

  • Page 63: Projector Status Icons

    Related references Environment Setup - Display List Projector Status Icons The icons in the Epson Projector Management main screen are described in the following table. The group is expanded. The group is collapsed. The projector is monitored or controlled using the PJLink protocol.
  • Page 64 The projector's A/V Mute or Shutter feature is turned on. The projector is too hot. The projector is overheated. The projector's temperature level is normal. –––––– The software cannot acquire the status of projector. Parent topic: Epson Projector Management Main Screen Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...

  • Page 65: Update List View

    Update List View When you click the Update List icon on the Epson Projector Management main screen, the Update List view appears. You can update your projectors to use the latest firmware or copy the projector's menu settings. Select File Selects the firmware file or the menu setting configuration file.

  • Page 66: Projector Properties - Information

    The information acquired from the projector varies depending on the projector model. If the software cannot acquire information, it displays it as "---". To update the projector information, select Display name Displays the name used in the Epson Projector Management software. Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
  • Page 67 Displays the number of hours the projector's light source has been used. used Source Displays the projector's current input source. When you select a non-Epson projector, you can specify the number of the input source to switch sources. Light Source Displays projector's light source.

  • Page 68: Projector Properties - Status History

    When you select the Status History tab on the Projector properties screen, the following screen appears. You can check errors that occur while the Epson Projector Management software is running. To output the error history as a csv file, select Save.

  • Page 69: Projector Properties - Usage History

    Next Month Save Outputs the currently displayed history as a csv file. Other times Displays the number of hours the projector has been used without monitoring by the Epson Projector Management software. Parent topic: Projector Properties Screen Downloaded from ManualsNet.com...

  • Page 70: Projector Properties - Schedule

    Projector Properties - Schedule When you select the Schedule tab on the Projector properties screen, the following screen appears. Note: You cannot schedule a firmware update on this screen. Schedule it in the Update List view. Displays or hides the calendar. Show/Hide Calendar Today's date appears with a highlighted background and white text.
  • Page 71 Schedule Displays the schedule list. The color of the row is described as follows. • : Enabled schedule • : Disabled schedule • : Unselected schedule Note: • You can duplicate the schedule by right-clicking the schedule and selecting Copy and Paste. •...

  • Page 72: Projector Properties - Status Information

    Projector Properties - Status Information When you select the Status Information tab on the Projector properties screen, the following screen appears. The information acquired from the projector varies depending on the projector model. If the software cannot acquire information, it displays it as "---". Switches the displayed information from the following list.

  • Page 73: Projector Properties - Service

    Parent topic: Projector Properties Screen Projector Properties - Service When you select the Service tab on the Projector properties screen, the following screen appears. (Normally used only by Epson Support.) Parent topic: Projector Properties Screen Environment Setup Screen When you select Environment setup in the Tool menu, the Environment setup screen appears.

  • Page 74: Environment Setup - General

    Starts the Epson Projector Management software automatically when you start up the computer. Resident in the task Continues monitoring when you close or minimize the Epson Projector tray Management window. The icons displayed on the task bar are described below.

  • Page 75: Environment Setup - Monitor

    Set the projector's Sets the Standby Mode setting to Communication On in the projector's Standby mode to menu during projector registration (Epson projectors only). Communication On when registering Save Configuration Creates a backup of the configuration file by selecting Save. When you...
  • Page 76 Check to see if firmware updates are available for the registered projectors firmware updates or not. Send operation log Specifies whether to send projector log information to Epson or not. information Proxy Settings Select Settings to set up proxy server settings. In the Proxy Settings window, select Use a proxy server and enter the proxy server's information (Address, Port Number, User name and Password).

  • Page 77: Environment Setup - Display List

    Environment Setup - Display List When you select the Display List tab on the Environment setup screen, the following screen appears. List Type Select the type of list for which you want to change the displayed items and order: Detail list view, Error list, or Update List. List Item Select the items you want to display or remove from display, and arrange their order.

  • Page 78: Environment Setup - Mail

    Related tasks Monitoring Projectors Environment Setup - Mail When you select the Mail tab on the Environment setup screen, the following screen appears. Use Email Notification Select to send an email to the preset addresses when a projector status System changes.
  • Page 79 Sender mail address Enter the email address of the sender. You can enter up to 512 alphanumeric characters. Target Email Address Displays the recipient's email addresses. Adds a new recipient's email address. Edit Edits the selected recipient's email address. Test Email Sends a test email to the selected recipient's email address.

  • Page 80: Appendix

    2. Make sure all running applications are closed. 3. Press the key on the keyboard to display all apps. 4. Right-click (press and hold) Epson Projector Management Ver.X.XX, and then select Uninstall. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. Parent topic: Updating and Uninstalling the Software Downloaded from ManualsNet.com...

  • Page 81: Pjlink Monitoring And Control Limitations

    • Log Save Settings (except for Projector Info) • Firmware update • Menu settings copying • Detecting replacement of registered projectors The following information cannot be acquired from non-Epson projectors. • Light source hours used • Constant Brightness Remains • Temperature level •...

  • Page 82: Copyright Notice

    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 the purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and...

  • Page 83: Copyright Attribution

    Software Copyright: This product uses free software as well as software to which this company holds the rights. © 2021 Epson America, Inc. Parent topic: Notices Copyright Attribution 6/21 CPD-61353 Parent topic: Notices Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...

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