Page 1: Network Guide
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
About Your Printer ........
Page 4 Setting an IP Address Using EpsonNet MacAssist ... . .45 Chapter 3 EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility About EpsonNet WinAssist....... . .51 Menu Bar .
Page 5 Microsoft Network Shared printing ....102 Installing a printer driver ......103 Using the NET USE command .
Page 6 Creating an NDPS Manager ......151 Creating a Printer Agent ......151 Configuring for NetWare using EpsonNet WinAssist .
Page 7 Installing the printer driver ......181 Configuring the Printer Port....... 182 Windows Me/98/95/NT 4.0.
Page 8 Printing a Network Status Sheet ......250 Initializing Your Printer ........251...
Page 9 Delete the form overlay data in the hard disk drive ..269 Distributing the Printer Driver Automatically....270 EpsonNet WebManager ......271 EpsonNet NDPS Gateway .
Page 11: About Your Printer
Introduction About Your Printer Your printer has a built-in Ethernet interface and can connect anywhere on your network using 10Base-T or 100Base-TX. The interface, which is called the print server in this manual, automatically selects the correct standard when it connects to a network.
Page 12: About This Guide
“Supervisor” in this guide. The term “print server” refers to the internal print server of the printer in this guide. Some screen shots in this guide may list a printer name other than your printer. This difference does not alter the instructions.
Page 13: Operating Environment
Operating Environment The print server supports the following environments. Windows 98 Windows 98 SE Windows 95 Windows Me Windows XP (Home, Professional) Windows 2000 (Professional, Server) Windows NT 4.0 with Support Pack 5 or higher Macintosh Version Protocol TCP/IP (using EpsonNet Direct Print) IPP (using EpsonNet Internet Print)
Page 14 Only the Intel version of Windows NT is supported. The multi-user environment of Mac OS 9 is not supported. If you use the printer in a dial-up router environment, you must set an IP address for the printer. Make sure the IP address is suitable for the segment;...
Page 15: Features Of The Print Server
Features of the Print Server Connects your EPSON printer using a built-in Ethernet interface, which is called the print server in this manual, to the network. Supports multiple protocols, such as TCP/IP, NetWare, NetBEUI, AppleTalk, and IPP. Supports both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX.
Page 16: Network Connector
The orange light indicates whether the print server is connected to 10Base-T or 100Base-TX. The light is on when the connection is 100Base-TX, or off when the connection is 10Base-T. Note: See the Reference Guide for the locations of the lights. Network connector RJ-45 connector: This connector is used to connect an Ethernet cable to a network.
Page 17: Terms And Concepts
EpsonNet NDPS Gateway is a gateway software that you can use to print and monitor the printer status of the EPSON printer in the NDPS (Novell Distributed Print Services) environment of NetWare. See “Using the EpsonNet NDPS Gateway”. EpsonNet Direct Print is a utility that enables TCP/IP printing for Windows Me/98/95/XP/2000/NT 4.0.
Page 18: Specifications
Print queue -- a location where a print job is stored as a file, until the print server sends the job to the assigned printer Protocol -- a rule that controls how data or information is exchanged through a network. Computers and software cannot communicate with each other using different protocols.
Page 19: Overview
Note: The RJ-45 connector cannot be connected to the phone line connection. Overview This section describes the general procedure on how to set up the print server for use on a network. 1. Check the print server operation. Check the functions and operations of the print server, such as status lights and RJ-45 connector.
Page 20 If you are not sure, see “Selecting a Printing Method” for details. 8. Install the printer driver. Install the printer driver from the CD-ROM that comes with the printer. See “About Installing the Printer Driver” for details.
Page 21: Chapter 1 Installing Components On Your Computer
Chapter 1 Installing Components on Your Computer About Installing Components on Your Computer Before configuring the print server and printing from the computer, you need to install the necessary components (such as TCP/IP, NetBEUI, etc.) and assign an IP address and subnet mask for your computer, depending on the printing method you want to use.
Page 22 2. Double-click the Network icon. Check if the following necessary components are in the list of installed network components on the Configuration menu. If they are already installed, go to the next chapter. The following table lists the components required for configuring the print server with EpsonNet WinAssist.
Page 23 Novell Client for Windows NT version 4.50 when using the following modes: NetWare 3.x/4.x Bindery Print Server mode, NetWare 3.x Remote Printer mode, NetWare 4.x Bindery Remote Printer mode, and NetWare 4.x/5.x NDS Remote Printer mode. The following table lists the components required for network printing.
Page 24: Windows Xp
For printing via NetWare server: Download the latest Novell Client from the Novell Web site and install it on the computer. Also, be sure to install IPX. See the Novell Web site for detailed information. 4. For LPR, Internet, Microsoft Network Shared printing: Double-click TCP/IP on the Configuration menu to open the TCP/IP Properties dialog box.
Page 25 4. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. If they are already installed, go to the next chapter. The following table lists the components required for configuring the print server with EpsonNet WinAssist. EpsonNet WinAssist’s setting screens TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap) MS Network NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap)
Page 26 LPR or Internet printing Microsoft Network Shared printing Printing via NetWare server 5. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Install to install them, as described below. For LPR or Internet printing: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is installed by default. You cannot add or delete it.
Page 27: Windows 2000
Windows 2000 For Windows 2000, use the following procedure to install the necessary components. Note: The Windows 2000 CD-ROM may be required during the installation. When using TCP/IP or IPP for printing, you need to set the IP address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway of the computer. 1.
Page 28 3. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. If they are already installed, go to the next chapter. The following table lists the components required for configuring the print server with EpsonNet WinAssist. EpsonNet WinAssist’s setting screens TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap) MS Network NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap)
Page 29 Novell Client for Windows NT version 4.50 when using the following modes: NetWare 3.x/4.x Bindery Print Server mode, NetWare 3.x Remote Printer mode, NetWare 4.x Bindery Remote Printer mode, and NetWare 4.x/5.x NDS Remote Printer mode. The following table lists the components required for network printing.
Page 30: Windows Nt 4.0
5. For LPR, Internet, Microsoft Network Shared printing: Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) on the Configuration menu to open the TCP/IP Properties dialog box. Set the IP address, the subnet mask, etc. and then click OK. 6. Restart the computer. The necessary components are now installed. Go to the next chapter “Connecting the Print Server to the Network”...
Page 31 3. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. If they are already installed, go to the next chapter. The following table lists the components required for configuring the print server with EpsonNet WinAssist. EpsonNet WinAssist’s setting screens TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap) MS Network NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap)
Page 32 Novell Client for Windows NT version 4.50 when using the following modes: NetWare 3.x/4.x Bindery Print Server mode, NetWare 3.x Remote Printer mode, NetWare 4.x Bindery Remote Printer mode, and NetWare 4.x/5.x NDS Remote Printer mode. The following table lists the components required for network printing.
Page 33: Macintosh
For printing via NetWare server: Download the latest Novell Client from the Novell Web site and install it on the computer. Also, be sure to install IPX. See the Novell Web site for detailed information. 5. Restart the computer. The necessary components are now installed. Go to the next chapter “Connecting the Print Server to the Network”...
Page 34: Mac Os 8.X To 9.X
Note: To print using the AppleTalk protocol and configure the print server with EpsonNet MacAssist, select Ethernet or Built-in Ethernet on the AppleTalk Control Panel or the AppleTalk tab. Then configure the print server with EpsonNet MacAssist. Mac OS 8.x to 9.x 1.
Page 35: Chapter 2 How To Set Up The Print Server
Follow the instructions below to connect the print server to the network. 1. Make sure that your printer is turned off. 2. Connect one end of the network cable to the RJ-45 connector on the print server, and the other end to the network.
Page 36: Installing Epsonnet Winassist/Macassist
Note for Mac OS X 2.4: Since the printer supports Rendezvous and is on by default, you can use the printer on a network just by connecting it to the network. If you want to disable the Rendezvous setting, use the printer’s control panel. See “Setting an IP Address on the Printer’s Control Panel”...
Page 37: System Requirements
If this happens, uninstall EpsonNet WinAssist and then install it again. 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. The EPSON Installation Program starts automatically. If the Installer dialog box does not appear, double-click SETUP.EXE on the CD-ROM.
Page 38: For Macintosh
2. Mac OS 8.x to 9.x: Double-click the EPSON icon in the EPSON folder. Mac OS X: Double-click the Mac OS X folder in the EPSON folder, and then double-click the EPSON icon. Note: When the authentication dialog box to assign administrator rights appears, enter the user name and password, and then click OK.
Page 39: Setting An Ip Address Using Epsonnet Winassist
Note: Check that the necessary protocols are installed on your computer. Make sure the printer is turned on. The computer to use for the following steps must be in the same segment as the print server. The sample screens are taken from Windows 98 using EpsonNet WinAssist.
Page 40 2. Select the printer you want to configure, and then click Configuration or double-click the printer icon. Note: If the same printer model name appears several times in the list, you can identify the printers by checking their MAC address, which are found on the status sheet.
Page 41 Note: For information on other menus, see “Details of the Configuration Dialog Box” on page 58. 4. Select a method for specifying the IP address. If you select Automatic, DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP address automatically. If you want to set the IP address manually, select Manual instead.
Page 42 Manual and enter an IP address. This is because if you select Automatic, the IP address of the print server changes every time you turn on the printer so that you need to change the printer port setting accordingly.
Page 43 Note: The check boxes are dimmed if the print server does not support the function. 9. Select the Acquire DNS server address automatically check box if you want to acquire the DNS server address using the DHCP server. If you want to enter the DNS server address manually, click the Add button and then enter the IP address of the DNS server.
Page 44 View menu. Caution: Since it takes 2 or 3 minutes to send new settings to the print server, wait until an on-screen message appears to indicate that you can turn off the printer. How to Set Up the Print Server...
Page 45: Setting An Ip Address Using Epsonnet Macassist
This section explains how to use EpsonNet MacAssist to configure the print server. Note: Make sure the printer is turned on. The computer to use for the following steps must be in the same segment as the print server. Make sure that Ethernet is selected for Connect via in the AppleTalk and TCP/IP control panels according to your network environment.
Page 46 2. Select the printer you want to configure from the list and click Configure. Note: If the same printer model name appears several times in the list, you can identify the printers by checking their MAC addresses, which are found on the status sheet.
Page 47 Note: For information on other menus, see “Details of the Configuration Dialog Box” on page 88. 4. Select a method for specifying the IP address. If you select Automatic, DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP address automatically. If you want to set the IP address manually, select Manual instead.
Page 48 Manual and enter an IP address. This is because if you select Automatic, the IP address of the print server changes every time you turn on the printer so that you need to change the printer port setting accordingly.
Page 49 Note: The check boxes are dimmed if the print server does not support the function. 9. Select the Acquire DNS server address automatically check box if you want to acquire the DNS server address using the DHCP server. If you want to enter the DNS server address manually, click the Add button and then enter the IP address of the DNS server.
Page 50 Device menu. Caution: Since it takes 2 or 3 minutes to send new settings to the print server, wait until an on-screen message appears to indicate that you can turn off the printer. How to Set Up the Print Server...
Page 51: Chapter 3 Epsonnet Winassist Configuration Utility
For more information, see “Setting an IP Address Using the arp/ping Command” on page 262. If you are using the printer in a dial-up environment not running NetWare, clear the Use NetWare check box on the NetWare screen. If this check box is selected, the extra account may be charged when you use the dial-up router.
Page 52: Menu Bar
Menu Bar EpsonNet WinAssist provides the following menus and sub-menus. Device menu: Configuration Configures the print server you have selected. Launch Browser Starts EpsonNet WebAssist to configure the print server you have selected. EpsonNet WebAssist is a utility that runs on a browser.
Page 53: Timeout Option
Firmware Update You can update the firmware and EpsonNet WebAssist. See the EpsonNet WinAssist online help for detailed information. Help menu: Help Topic Opens EpsonNet WinAssist help. About EpsonNet WinAssist Displays the copyright and version information for EpsonNet WinAssist. Timeout option Set the length of time before a timeout occurs (between 2 and 120 seconds).
Page 54: Search Options
Select the Select All radio button to search for print servers with all the available connections and protocols, or select the Select Individually radio button to select the preferred connections and protocols. Select Refresh from the View menu or restart EpsonNet WinAssist for the settings to take effect.
Page 55 Select Refresh from the View menu or restart EpsonNet WinAssist for the settings to take effect. Item Search specified address Network Address Subnet Mask List box Add button Remove button EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility Explanation Select this check box to search for a print server located outside the router.
Page 56 Note: If you try to add an incorrect network address, the “The network address XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX that you entered will be added to the list as XXX.XXX.XXX.X. Add this address?” message appears. Check the correct network address and then click OK to add it. If you try to add the same network address, the “This network address has already been registered”...
Page 57 When using a dial-up network, delete any unnecessary addresses from the Search Addresses list to prevent charges for any extra accounts. Item Explanation Search specified The display time can be reduced by selecting this check addresses box and choosing the target networks; any unnecessary or unwanted information is then not obtained.
Page 58: Firmware Update
Firmware update You can update the firmware and EpsonNet WebAssist. Since the firmware update function is for the support purpose, usually you do not need to use this function. See the EpsonNet WinAssist online help for detailed information. Details of the Configuration Dialog Box Information The Information menu shows the various print server parameters as described below.
Page 59 Hardware version of the print server Software Version Software version of the print server Model Name Product name of the printer attached to the print server Location Enter the location of the print server. Return to Default Reverts to the factory default settings.
Page 60: Tcp/Ip
TCP/IP To use the printer in the TCP/IP environment, configure the print server using the following screen. Items EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility Explanations...
Page 61 IP address. This is because if you select Automatic, the IP address of the print server changes every time you turn on the printer so that you need to change the printer port setting accordingly. Assigns a private IP address automatically even when there is no DHCP server on your network.
Page 62 Extended Settings dialog box When you click the Extended Settings button on the TCP/IP menu, the following dialog box appears. Items Acquire DNS server address automatically EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility Explanations Select this check box if you want to acquire the DNS server address using the DHCP server.
Page 63: Netware
Play Device Name NetWare To use the printer in the NetWare environment, configure the print server for NetWare. You can configure the print server in either the Print Server mode or the Remote Printer mode. Displays the DNS server address. To enter the DNS server address, click the Add button.
Page 64: Print Server Mode
You cannot assign the print queue if you have not logged in to the bindery or NDS in the same mode you have selected for Mode. Print Server mode To use the printer in the Print Server mode, configure the print server using the following screen. EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility...
Page 65 Note: When you save the settings, the Printer Objects, named PR0 for the Bindery mode or print server name_P0 for the NDS mode, are automatically created. To change the printer name, use PCONSOLE or NWADMIN. Items Use NetWare Mode Frame Type...
Page 66 Tree Name Context Browse button Primary File Server Name Print Server Name Print Server Password Print Server Password (again) Polling Interval Print Queue Configuration button Print Queue Configuration dialog box When you click the Print Queue Configuration button on the Print server menu, the following dialog box appears.
Page 67 Note: You can configure queue settings for a higher context than the one you specified in the NDS context box. In this case, you must have the supervisor privileges for the context in which you set the queue. Items Queue Name Browse button Queue list box Add button...
Page 68 For NDS mode: Select the context where you want to create a queue. Right-click it, and then select Create Queue. Type a queue name (up to 47 characters). Browse the context, and then select the volume name from the drop-down list. The queue will be created under the SYS volume of the file server.
Page 69: Remote Printer Mode
Remote Printer mode To use the printer in the Remote Printer mode, configure the print server using the following screen. Items Use NetWare Mode Frame Type Primary Print Server Name Explanations Select this check box when using NetWare. When you use the printer only in the NetWare environment, it turns on automatically.
Page 70: Ms Network
Printer Port Number MS Network To use the printer in the Microsoft network environment, configure the print server using the following screen. Items Use Microsoft network shared printing EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility Enter the printer port number. For NDPS Gateway, enter the same printer number you have set for NetWare (between 0 and 254).
Page 71: Appletalk
Enter the workgroup name or domain name used for the Windows network environment (up to 15 characters). Enter the printer’s shared name on the network (up to 12 characters). Do not use LPT1, LPT2, LPT3, or COM. EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility...
Page 72 (*) in this text box. Displays the printer’s entity type. Do not change the entity type unless “epson” appears. If “epson” appears, select the entity type by clicking the Entity Setting button to match your printer.
Page 73: Ipp
Network Number for Manual Mode To use the printer in the IPP environment, configure the print server using the following screen. If the print server does not support the SNMP, all of the items are dimmed. Select a method for acquiring the network number.
Page 74 Format: http://IP address of print server:631/ printer name set below Example: http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer Enter the name of a printer to use for Internet Printing (up to 127 characters). Example: EPSON_IPP_Printer Enter the name of the printer’s physical location (up to 64 characters).
Page 75: Snmp
SNMP You can use the SNMP menu to set the SNMP information. Items Read Only Read/Write Enable IP Trap 1 or/and 2 Address Community Enable IPX Trap 1 or/and 2 Explanations The word “public” always appears. Enter the Read/Write community name (up to 32 characters).
Page 76: About Password
If you forget your password, you need to initialize the print server. See “Initializing Your Printer” on page 251 for instructions. EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility Enter Network Address and Node Number (MAC Address) of the server to which the trap is transmitted.
Page 77: Configuring The Print Server Using Epsonnet Winassist Easysetup
(Windows XP), and then select EpsonNet WinAssist V4. Click EpsonNet EasySetup to start it. 2. The EpsonNet WinAssist Easy Setup dialog box appears. Click Next. 3. Read the License Agreement and then click Next. 4. Select the target printer and then click Next. EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility...
Page 78 Note: If the same printer model name appears several times on the list, you can identify the printers by checking their MAC addresses, which are found on the status sheet. 5. Specify whether to use the Microsoft network sharing service, and then click Next.
Page 79 6. Check the print server name. Change it if necessary. Click Next. 7. Specify whether to use TCP/IP, and then click Next. (If you select No, proceed to step 9.) EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility...
Page 80 Manual and enter an IP address. This is because if you select Automatic, the IP address of the print server changes every time you turn on the printer so that you need to change the printer port setting accordingly.
Page 81 Caution: It takes two or three minutes to send new settings to the print server. Do not turn off the printer until an on-screen message prompts you to do so. EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility...
Page 82 EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility...
Page 83: Chapter 4 Epsonnet Macassist Configuration Utility
Chapter 4 EpsonNet MacAssist Configuration Utility About EpsonNet MacAssist EpsonNet MacAssist is a Macintosh-based configuration software for administrators that allows you to configure the print server for TCP/IP, AppleTalk, and IPP. Note: Be sure to use EpsonNet MacAssist included on the Software CD-ROM shipped with this product.
Page 84: Timeout
Device menu: Configuration Configures the print server you have selected. Launch Browser Starts EpsonNet WebAssist to configure the print server you have selected. EpsonNet WebAssist is a utility that runs on a browser. Refresh Updates to the latest information by searching for the available printers again.
Page 85: Network Path Search Setting
Select Refresh from the Device menu or restart EpsonNet MacAssist for the settings to take effect. Network path search setting You can select the connection and protocols to use to search for a print server. You can either use all the connection and protocols such as AppleTalk, IP, or USB, or select the favorable ones.
Page 86 Select the Use this method to select search zones check box to search for a print server in a specific zone. Clear the check box if the print server is in the same zone; this saves time in searching. The zones obtained from the network environment are displayed on the Zone list.
Page 87 Select the Use the search option check box to search for a print server in another segment. Do not select it if the print server you want to configure is located in the same segment. Enter the network address and subnet mask (valid range 0 to 255). Ask your network administrator for the address.
Page 88: Details Of The Configuration Dialog Box
Explanations Unique hardware address of the print server. You can check the MAC address on a status sheet. Hardware version of the print server Software version of the print server Product name of the printer attached to the print server...
Page 89: Tcp/Ip
Return to Default button Search Path Cancel TCP/IP To use the printer in the TCP/IP environment, configure the print server using the following screen. Items Enter the location of the print server. Resets all configuration settings of the print server to their defaults.
Page 90 IP address. This is because if you select Automatic, the IP address of the print server changes every time you turn on the printer so that you need to change the printer port setting accordingly. Select this check box when setting the IP address using the ping command.
Page 91 Extended Settings dialog box When you click the Extended Settings button on the TCP/IP menu, the following dialog box appears. Items Acquire DNS server address automatically DNS Server Address Explanations Select this check box if you want to acquire the DNS server address using the DHCP server.
Page 92 Acquire host name and domain name automatically Host Name Domain Name Register the network interface’s address to DNS server Register directly to DNS server Use Universal Plug and Play Device Name EpsonNet MacAssist Configuration Utility Select this check box if you want to acquire the host name and domain name from the DHCP server.
Page 93: Appletalk
AppleTalk To use the printer in the AppleTalk environment, configure the print server using the following screen. Items Use AppleTalk Printer Name Zone Name Explanations Select this box when using AppleTalk. Enter the name of the printer (up to 32 characters).
Page 94: Ipp
EpsonNet MacAssist Configuration Utility Explanations Displays the printer’s entity type. Do not change the entity type unless “epson” appears. If “epson” appears, select the entity type by clicking the Entity Setting button to match your printer. Select the method for acquiring the network number.
Page 95: About Password
Format: http://IP address of print server:631/ printer name set below Example: http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer Enter the name of a printer to use for Internet Printing (up to 127 characters). Example: EPSON_IPP_Printer Enter the name of the printer’s physical location (up to 64 characters).
Page 96: Configuring The Print Server Using Epsonnet Macassist Easysetup
If you forget your password, you need to initialize the print server. See “Initializing Your Printer” on page 251 for instructions. Configuring the Print Server Using EpsonNet MacAssist EasySetup...
Page 97 3. Read the License Agreement and then click Next. 4. Select the target printer and then click Next. Note: If the same printer model name appears several times on the list, you can identify the printers by checking their MAC addresses, which are found on the status sheet.
Page 98 5. Change the printer name if necessary. Click Next. 6. Specify whether to use TCP/IP, and then click Next. (If you select No, proceed to step 8.) EpsonNet MacAssist Configuration Utility...
Page 99 Manual and enter an IP address. This is because if you select Automatic, the IP address of the print server changes every time you turn on the printer so that you need to change the printer port setting accordingly.
Page 100 OK. Follow the on-screen instructions. Caution: It takes two or three minutes to send new settings to the print server. Do not turn off the printer until an on-screen message prompts you to do so. EpsonNet MacAssist Configuration Utility...
Page 101: Chapter 5 Installing The Printer Driver
Chapter 5 Installing the Printer Driver About Installing the Printer Driver To print to the network printer, you need to install the printer driver on the computer. See the section in this chapter appropriate for your operating system. Windows Me/98/95 For Windows Me/98/95, the printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer.
Page 102: Internet Printing (Windows Me)
4. Type the URL of the printer, and then click Next. http://IP address of print server:631/printer name Example: http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer 5. See “Installing a printer driver” on page 103 to install the printer driver. Microsoft Network Shared printing 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers.
Page 103: Installing A Printer Driver
6. See “Installing a printer driver” on page 103 to install the printer driver. Installing a printer driver 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the printer. 2. Close the EPSON Installation Program screen if it appears. Installing the Printer Driver...
Page 104: Using The Net Use Command
Click OK. 6. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box. 7. Select the model name of the printer, and then click Next. Note: If the Add Printer wizard prompts you to select either Keep existing driver or Replace existing driver, be sure to select the Replace existing driver radio button.
Page 105: Windows Xp
1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Printers and Faxes. 2. Under Printer Tasks, click Add a printer to start the Add Printer wizard, and then click Next. 3. Click Local printer attached to this computer, clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box, and then click Next.
Page 106 Note: You must clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box because the printer is attached directly to the network, not to a Windows XP computer. Installing the Printer Driver...
Page 107 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 print server and then click Next. Installing the Printer Driver...
Page 108: Internet Printing
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 110 to install the printer driver.
Page 109: Microsoft Network Shared Printing
4. Select the Connect to a printer on the Internet or on a home or office network radio button. 5. Enter the URL of the target printer using the format below. The URL should be same as the URL you set on EpsonNet WinAssist/WebAssist’s IPP configuration page.
Page 110: Installing A Printer Driver
“Installing a printer driver” on page 110 if necessary. Installing a printer driver 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the printer. 2. Close the EPSON Installation Program screen if it appears. 3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears.
Page 111: Using The Net Use Command
Using the NET USE command If you are running Windows 2000/NT/XP and using NetBIOS to connect to the printer, we recommend that you use the NET USE command, as follows: 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then select Network Connections.
Page 112: Windows 2000
See “About EpsonNet Direct Print” on page 173 for details. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers. 2. Double-click Add Printer to start the Add Printer wizard, and then click Next. 3. Click Local printer, clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box, and then click Next.
Page 113 Note: You must clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box because the printer is attached directly to the network, not to a Windows 2000 computer. 4. Select the Create a new port radio button, and then select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list.
Page 114 5. Enter the IP address of the print server and then click Next. 6. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer. Click Next. Installing the Printer Driver...
Page 115: Internet Printing
Next. 3. Select the Network printer radio button and then click Next. 4. Select the Connect to a printer on the Internet or on your intranet radio button. 5. Enter the URL of the target printer using the format below.
Page 116: Installing A Printer Driver
“Installing a printer driver” on page 116 if necessary. Installing a printer driver 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the printer. 2. Close the EPSON Installation Program screen if it appears. 3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears.
Page 117: Using The Net Use Command
Using the NET USE command If you are running Windows 2000/NT/XP and using NetBIOS to connect to the printer, we recommend that you use the NET USE command, as follows: 1. Right-click the My Network Places icon and then select Properties.
Page 118: Windows Nt 4.0
2. Double-click the Add Printers icon. 3. Select the My Computer radio button, and then click Next. 4. Click Add Port in the Add Printer wizard dialog box. 5. Select LPR Port from the Available Printer Port list, and then click New Port. Note: You cannot use the Lexmark TCP/IP Network Port with this print server.
Page 119: Internet Printing
8. In the Add Printer Wizard dialog box, click Next. 9. See “Installing a printer driver” on page 120 to install the printer driver. Internet printing Internet printing is possible by using the EpsonNet Internet Print utility included on the Software CD-ROM. First, install EpsonNet Internet Print.
Page 120: Installing A Printer Driver
Installing a printer driver 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the printer. 2. Close the EPSON Installation Program screen if it appears. 3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears. 4. Click Browse. 5. Select the CD-ROM drive for Drives, and then double-click the WINNT40 folder.
Page 121: Using The Net Use Command
Follow the steps below to set a printer. Note: Make sure that the printer driver is installed on your Macintosh before following the steps below. See the manual shipped with your printer for instruction on how to install the printer driver.
Page 122 AppleTalk printing 1. Open Chooser from the Apple menu. 2. Click the printer icon. 3. Select the zone containing the printer. 4. Select the printer name from the list. 5. Make sure AppleTalk is active. 6. Close Chooser. Mac OS X AppleTalk printing 1.
Page 123 Epson. 6. Select the model name, and then click Add. The Rendezvous printer appears. 7. Click the printer and then click the Make Default button to set the printer as the default printer. Now the printer is ready to print.
Page 124: Lpr Printing
IBM OS/2 System, which includes OS/2 Warp 3 and 4 (OS/2 Warp Connect and OS/2 Warp Server). LPR printing 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. Installing the Printer Driver...
Page 125 3. Enter the IP address of the print server in the Remote print server box and the name of the remote print server’s printer in the second text box. Enter a value of 1 or greater in the Maximum number of LPD ports box.
Page 126: Setting Up Your Printer
6. Save the settings you made in the TCP/IP Configuration dialog box, and restart your computer. Setting up your printer 1. Double-click Template from the OS/2 System folder. 2. Drag Printer to your desktop to create a printer. 3. Double-click the Printer icon. Installing the Printer Driver...
Page 127 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. Installing the Printer Driver...
Page 128: Netbeui Printing
6. Enter the IP address of the print server in the LPD server box. Enter the printer name set in step 2 in the LPD printer box. 7. Close the Printer icon to exit printer configuration. NetBEUI printing 1. Be sure that IBM OS/2 NetBIOS is installed on your computer.
Page 129 Note: To change the NetBIOS name and device name, use EpsonNet WinAssist or WebAssist running on Windows Me/98/95/2000/NT. Installing the Printer Driver...
Page 130 Installing the Printer Driver...
Page 131: Chapter 6 Settings For Netware Server
Settings for NetWare Server Introduction to NetWare Settings This chapter explains how to configure the print server for NetWare. First, you need to set up the printer in a NetWare environment, and then configure the print server using EpsonNet WinAssist.
Page 132: About Modes
255 for NetWare 4.x or later. Note: When you turn on the printer, the user account is temporarily accessed in the Remote Printer mode. If there is no user account available, turn on the printer before connecting the client to the network.
Page 133: 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 may occur depending on the client environment. IPX routing protocol “NLSP” It is possible to set the IPX routing protocol “NLSP”...
Page 134: Using Bindery Print Server (Netware 3.X/4.X)
Time required to recognize the print server It takes up to two minutes for the NetWare server to recognize the print server, after the printer is turned on. During this start-up time, the status sheet does not show the correct information.
Page 135: Using Nds Print Server (Netware 4.X/5.X/6.0)
If NetWare objects are already created, you can also use EpsonNet WebAssist. See “NetWare” on page 223 for details. Using Remote Printer Mode (NetWare 3.x) For NetWare 3.x users, follow the steps below to make the printer environment with PCONSOLE. Settings for NetWare Server...
Page 136 Note: Since your clients need the print queue name you set here when they use the printer, announce the print queue name to your clients. 4. From the Print Queue list, select the print queue name that you just entered and press Enter. From the Print Queue Information list, select Queue Users and press Enter.
Page 137 3. From the Print Server list, select the print server name that you just typed and press Enter. From the Print Server Information list, select Print Server Configuration and press Enter. 4. Select Printer Configuration from the Print Server Configuration Menu and press Enter. Settings for NetWare Server...
Page 138 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. 7. Press Esc; then press Enter to save your changes. Settings for NetWare Server...
Page 139 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 140: Using Bindery Remote Printer Mode (Netware 4.X)
Note: Since your clients need the print queue name you set here when they use the printer, announce the print queue name to your clients. 3. From the Print Queue list, select the print queue name that you just entered and press Enter. From the Print Queue Information list, select Queue Users and press Enter.
Page 141 15. To assign the printer, double-click the Print Server object icon (created in step 4). The Print Server dialog box appears. 16. Click Assignments and then click Add. From the printer object list, select the printer object (created in step 8) and click OK. Settings for NetWare Server...
Page 142: Using Nds Remote Printer Mode (Netware 4.X/5.X/6.0)
17. In the Print Server dialog box, select the assigned printer from the printer object list, and click the Printer Number button to set the printer number from 0 to 15, then click OK. 18. To confirm the objects you have assigned, double-click the Print Server object icon.
Page 143 3. Create a printer: Click the directory context icon, and select Create from the Object menu, then Printer. Type the Printer name and click Create. 4. Create a print server: Click the directory context icon, and select Create from the Object menu, then Print Server.
Page 144 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. 6. Double-click the Printer Object icon in the NetWare Administrator screen. Settings for NetWare Server...
Page 145 7. In the Printer dialog box appears, click Assignments and then click Add. 8. From the print queue list, select the queue you created in step 5 and click OK. 9. Click Configuration, and select Other/Unknown for the Printer type list box and click OK.
Page 146 10. Double-click the Print Server Object icon in the NetWare Administrator screen. 11. In the Print Server dialog box that appears, click Assignments and then click Add. Settings for NetWare Server...
Page 147 12. From the printer object list, select the printer object you want to assign and click OK. 13. Go back to the screen in step 11, and click the Printer Number button to set the printer number from 0 to 254.
Page 148: Using The Epsonnet Ndps Gateway
NDPS. When you use the print server with Bindery (either in the Print Server mode or the Remote Printer mode), you need PCONSOLE.EXE to create bindery objects such as Print Server and Print Queue objects. Since PCONSOLE.EXE does not come with NetWare 5.x/6.0, you need to get the file from...
Page 149: Installing Epsonnet Ndps Gateway On Your Netware Server
6. Set the printer on the client workstations. The environment to use, the settings you make, and the tools to use differ depending on the printer type and connection type you choose. You can create an NDPS Manager and Printer Agent in NetWare Administrator or partially via the Server Console.
Page 150: Uploading Printer Driver Files To The Rms
4. Browse for the Driver File location where the INF file is located. The desired printer drivers are listed in the Printers to be added box. 5. Click the Add All button to upload driver files for the listed printers to the RMS.
Page 151: Creating An Ndps Manager
8. Type LOAD NDPSM at the server console, and then select the NDPS Manager you have created. Creating a Printer Agent After creating an NDPS Manager, you can create Printer Agents, either public access printers or controlled access printers. The following are the features of public access printers and controlled access printers.
Page 152 NDS. Note on using the Adobe PostScript 3 Kit: If you want to use a printer as a PostScript and ESC/Page printer and want to install the printer driver automatically to the client computer, you must create two Printer Agents: one for the PostScript printer driver and the other for the ESC/Page printer driver.
Page 153 Note on using the Adobe PostScript 3 Kit: If you want to use a printer as a PostScript and ESC/Page printer and want to install the printer driver automatically to the client computer, you must create two Printer Agents: one for the PostScript printer driver and the other for the ESC/Page printer driver.
Page 154 Note on using the Adobe PostScript 3 Kit: When you create two Printer Agents for the same printer, be sure to use names related to the printer driver type so you can tell which Printer Agent is associated with the PostScript or the ESC/Page printer driver.
Page 155 Note on using the Adobe PostScript 3 Kit: If you have selected Remote (rprinter on IPX) for the first Printer Agent, be sure to select Remote (LPR on IP) for the second Printer Agent. 5. Configure it as described below. It is a good idea to print a network status sheet of the print server and configure the corresponding items.
Page 156 9. Confirm the Printer Agent that you have just created. In NetWare Administrator, double-click the NDPS Manager object and click Printer Agent List . Check that the status of the Printer Agent you have just created is “Idle”. Settings for NetWare Server...
Page 157: Configuring For Netware Using Epsonnet Winassist
Configuring for NetWare using EpsonNet WinAssist Follow the steps below if you want to use the printer in IPX network. Note: Be sure that the one of the following clients is installed on your computer: Novell Client 32, Novell IntranetWare Client, or Novell Client.
Page 158: Instructions For Using A Dial-Up Network
The Novell Printers---Install dialog appears. You may modify the printer name that appears and select a pre-defined configuration. 5. Click OK. The printer driver for that printer model is installed automatically from the Resource Management Service. 6. Click Close. The printer appears in the main Printer Manager window and is available for print jobs.
Page 159: Using A Dial-Up Network In Each Mode
Therefore, no dial-up connection is possible in this case. Remote Printer mode In Remote Printer mode, use of a router with a vicarious response function allows the primary server to be installed at the dial-up destination. However, an extra account might be generated when the primary server is down.
Page 160 When the primary server is down during operation A dial-up is generated because a connection to the primary server is attempted periodically. Since this is attributable to the automatic re-connection function, turn off the printer once. When the file server on the local network is down When there is no file server on the local network, NetWare cannot be used on the local network.
Page 161: When There Is A Primary Server In The Local Network
Even if a primary server is installed on the local network, an unnecessary dial-up may be generated depending on the configuration. The following problems are common to both Print Server mode and Remote Printer mode. Primary file server (primary print server) Printer...
Page 162 However, if the router is set to pass SAP packets (Find Nearest Server), an unnecessary dial-up might be generated. To avoid this, turn off the printer once, or do not allow the router to pass SAP packets (Find Nearest Server).
Page 163: Chapter 7 Settings For Unix
Chapter 7 Settings for UNIX Introduction to UNIX Settings This chapter explains how to set up the printer for different UNIX systems using the lpr command. Your printer supports many standard UNIX commands and can be configured from a host computer without using a special setup utility.
Page 164: Setting Up Different Unix Systems Using The Lpr Command
Ethernet 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 Ethernet interface, but using different filters.
Page 165: Setting Up For Sunsoft Solaris 2.4 Or Later
In the following steps, substitute the name that your printer will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want your printer to be known for Rprinter. 1. Add the IP address and printer host name to the \etc\hosts file. For example: 22.33.44.55 HOSTNAME...
Page 166: Setting Up For Sunos 4.1.4 Or Later
In the following steps, substitute the name that your printer will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want your printer to be known for Rprinter. 1. Add the IP address and printer host name to the \etc\hosts file. For example: 22.33.44.55 HOSTNAME...
Page 167: 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 will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want your printer to be known for Rprinter. 1. Add the IP address and printer host name to the /etc/hosts file. For example: 22.33.44.55 HOSTNAME...
Page 168: 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 will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want your printer to be known for Rprinter. 1. Add the IP address and host name to the /etc/hosts file.
Page 169: 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 will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want your printer to be known for Rprinter.
Page 170: Using The Ftp Command
Do you want to turn on the "extended RLP protocol" support flag? If you are not sure, answer "n"? (y/n)[n]n 8. Specify whether the created printer is to become the default printer. For example: Would you like this to be the system default printer? (y/n)y 9.
Page 171 Name: 331 Password Required for (No Name). Password: 230 User logged in. 200 Type set to I. ftp> put binary file 200 PORT command successful. 150 Opening data connection for binary_file 226 Transfer complete ftp> bye Settings for UNIX...
Page 172 Settings for UNIX...
Page 173: Chapter 8 Epsonnet Direct Print
EpsonNet Direct Print is a utility program that supports TCP/IP (LPR) printing for Windows Me/98/95/XP/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 174: Installing Epsonnet Direct Print
(the installation program will lead you through uninstalling the older version of EpsonNet Direct Print). 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. The EPSON Installation Program screen opens automatically. If the Installer dialog box does not appear, double-click SETUP.EXE on the CD-ROM.
Page 175: Setting Up Your Printer Using Epsonnet Direct Print
The valid IP address must be set; otherwise the printer does not appear under the Epson_lpr group icon. 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 176 Windows XP: Click Start and then My Network Places. Under Network Tasks, click View workgroup computers. Under Other Places, click Microsoft Windows Network and then Entire Network. Then double-click the EpsonPeripheralNetwork icon. Windows 2000: Double-click the My Network Places icon and then double-click the Entire Network icon.
Page 177: Adding A Printer Beyond A Router
5. Double-click the target printer. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions provided by the Add Printer wizard. If you are required to install the printer driver, see “Installing the printer driver” on page 181. Adding a printer beyond a router Follow the steps below to add a printer beyond a router.
Page 178 EpsonPeripheralNetwork icon. 2. Right-click the Epson_lpr icon and select Properties. 3. Select the Specific Network Segment check box and enter the IP address and subnet mask of the printer you want to find. Click OK. EpsonNet Direct Print...
Page 179: Adding A Printer From The Printers Folder
“Installing the printer driver” on page 181. Adding a printer from the Printers folder Follow the steps below to add a printer from the Printers folder. 1. Windows Me: Double-click the My Network Places icon. Windows 98/95/NT 4.0: Double-click the Network Neighborhood icon.
Page 180 2. Right-click the Epson_lpr icon and select Properties. The Epson_lpr Properties dialog box appears. 3. Select Local Segment to search a printer in the same segment, or select Specific Network Segment and enter the IP address and subnet mask of the printer to find a printer located beyond the router.
Page 181: Installing The Printer Driver
Install the printer driver which comes with your printer. 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the printer. 2. Close the EPSON Installation Program screen if it appears. 3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears.
Page 182: Configuring The Printer Port
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers. 2. Right-click the target printer and click Properties. 3. Windows Me/98/95: Click the Details tab and then Port Settings. The EPSON LPR Port dialog box appears. Note: If the message “There is nothing to configure for this port” appears when you click Port Settings, click OK.
Page 183 Windows NT 4.0: Click the Ports tab and then Configure Port. The EPSON LPR Port dialog box appears. 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.
Page 184: Windows Xp/2000
5. Select the Notify when printing completed check box if you want to receive an on-screen notification when printing is complete. 6. Click OK. Windows XP/2000 1. Windows XP: Click Start and then click My Network Places. Under Network Tasks, click View workgroup computers. Under Other Places, click Microsoft Windows Network, and then click Entire Network.
Page 185 3. Right-click the icon for the target printer and click Properties. The EPSON LPR Port dialog box appears. 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.
Page 186 High-speed printing is faster than the other two printing methods. If the printer does not support this function, this check box is unavailable.
Page 187: Chapter 9 Epsonnet Internet Print
This file contains the latest information on the EpsonNet Internet Print. Note: EPSON Status Monitor is a utility program that monitors your printer and gives you information about its current status. Because this utility does not support IPP, printers connected to the Internet cannot be monitored with EPSON Status Monitor.
Page 188: System Requirements
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 EPSON network interface products that support IPP) Installing EpsonNet Internet Print Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet Internet Print.
Page 189: Setting Up Your Printer Using Epsonnet Internet Print
Setting Up Your Printer Using EpsonNet Internet Print EpsonNet Internet Print supports printing across the Internet using Internet Printing Protocol. Follow the steps below to set up the printer. Note: Before following the steps below, you must make the appropriate IPP settings in EpsonNet WinAssist/WebAssist.
Page 190 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 WinAssist/WebAssist. Do not use the following characters;...
Page 191 Cancel button: Cancels any changes. Note: The settings you make above can be changed from the printer driver. In the printer Properties dialog box, click the Details tab, and click the Port Settings button to change the settings. Be aware that when connecting to the Internet using a dial-up router and selecting the Get status every 20 sec check box, you may be charged for the extra line connection.
Page 192 If the printer power is off or there is a problem on the network, the Get status every 20 sec check box is automatically cleared. If this happens, make sure that the printer power is on and the printer is correctly connected on the network, and then select the Get status every 20 sec check box again.
Page 193 9. Select the port added by EpsonNet Internet Print in the previous section. Click Next. 10. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. 11. If a dialog box instructing you to install EPSON Status Monitor 2 or EPSON Status Monitor 3 appears, click Cancel and terminate the installation.
Page 194: 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. EpsonNet Internet Print...
Page 195 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 WinAssist/WebAssist. Do not use the following characters;...
Page 196 Cancel button: Cancels any changes. Note: The settings can be changed after setting up the printer. In the printer Properties dialog box, click the Ports tab, and click the Configure Port button to change the settings. Be aware that if you connect to the Internet using a dial-up router and select the Get status every 20 sec check box, you may be charged for the extra line connection.
Page 197: Status Alert Window
9. Select the printer driver, and follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. Note: When you are using EPSON Status Monitor 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 198 EpsonNet Internet Print...
Page 199: Chapter 10 Epsonnet Webassist
Windows NT Service Pack before installing Microsoft Internet Explorer. Mac OS X: Netscape Navigator version 7.0 or later Note: If you are using Mac OS 9.x or earlier, you cannot configure printer settings. Only network settings are available. EpsonNet WebAssist...
Page 200: About Web Browser Setting
Unix: Netscape Navigator version 4.05 or later About Web browser setting When running EpsonNet WebAssist, be sure not to use a proxy server to access the Internet. If the Access the Internet using a proxy server check box is selected, you cannot use EpsonNet WebAssist.
Page 201 2. Run EpsonNet WebAssist using one of the following ways. Run EpsonNet WinAssist or EpsonNet MacAssist. Select the printer you want to configure from the list and then click Launch Browser. Open your browser, and then type in the IP address of the print server directly.
Page 202 Note: If you want to configure a protocol other than TCP/IP, see “Configuration - Network Screens” on page 223. 4. Select the 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.
Page 203 Manual and then enter an IP address. This is because if you select Auto, the IP address of the print server changes every time you turn on the printer so that you need to change the printer port setting accordingly.
Page 204 13. Mac OS X only: Select Enable or Disable for Use Rendezvous. If your network environment supports DHCP, you can use the printer on the network just by enabling this setting. 14. Click Submit and then enter the password to update the settings.
Page 205 15. If the message “Configuration change is complete!” appears on your screen, the update is complete. Do not exit the Web browser and do not send a job to the printer until this message appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to reset the printer.
Page 206: Opening Screen
Link to EPSON Favorite EpsonNet WebAssist Links to the opening screen. Links to Help. Links to the copyright and version information for EpsonNet WebAssist. Links to the EPSON Web site (http://www.epson.com). Links to a Web site previously defined by the administrator.
Page 207: Menu
Input Print Emulation Interface Configuration - Network NetWare Displays the printer device information. Displays the consumable information. Confirms and executes the Information Sheet, Reserve Job, and Form Overlay. Displays the paper type information. Displays the print information. Displays the information for each type of emulation.
Page 208: Information - Printer Screens
Type the name of the administrator and a link to a favorite Web site. Resets the printer and returns to the default settings. Set the password to protect settings. Links to the EPSON Web site (http://www.epson.com). Explanations Displays the same information that is displayed...
Page 209: Consumable Information
The yellow light is on when the toner or oil roll is low. The red light is on when the printer is out of paper or toner, if paper is jammed, the cover is open, or an error has occurred.
Page 210: Confirmation
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black Toner Photoconductor Unit Transfer Unit Waste Toner Confirmation Information Sheet Items Menu Selection Information Sheet Print button Reserve Job Items Menu Selection User Name Job List Job list box Prev. Page button EpsonNet WebAssist The amount of remaining cyan, magenta, yellow, or black toner in each imaging cartridge.
Page 211: Form Overlay
Displays the name of the selected job. Displays the document name of the selected job. Displays the date when the selected job was sent to the printer. Displays the type of the selected job. Displays the number of copies. Displays the number of pages of the selected job.
Page 212: Configuration - Printer Screens
WebAssist, you can make some of the same printer settings that you can set using the printer’s control panel. See the Reference Guide for more information on each item. Note: A password is required when you click items under Printer on the Configuration menu. Input Items...
Page 213: Print
Clears any changes and reloads the previous settings. Explanations Select Setup. Enter the length of the printer waits when it is on line and no new data is received. When this time is up, the printer searches for new print data on other channels.
Page 214: Configuration Menu
EpsonNet WebAssist Select Printing. Select the paper source. Select the paper size for printing. Select whether the printer accepts wide A4 paper for printing. Select whether the page is printed in portrait or landscape orientation. Enter the number of copies to be printed.
Page 215 Paper Side Set button Refresh button Select whether to save toner. When on, the printer consumes less toner but print quality is reduced. Enter a value to adjust the printing start position from the top on the paper. Enter a value to adjust the printing start position from the left on the paper.
Page 216: Emulation
EpsonNet WebAssist Explanations Select Support. Select whether to save power, by reducing power to the fixing heater when the printer receives no data for a certain period of time. Saves any changes. Clears any changes and reloads the previous settings.
Page 217: Lj4 Emulation
LJ4 Emulation Items Emulation Font Source Font Number Pitch Height Symbol Set Form Source Symbol Set Dest Symbol Set CR Function LF Function Tray Assign Set button Refresh button Explanations Select LJ4. Select the default font source. Type the default font number from the default font source.
Page 218 GL2 Emulation Items Emulation GL-Mode Scale Origin Join Pen (0 to 6) Set button Refresh button ESCP2 and FX Emulation Items Emulation Font Pitch Condensed T. Margin EpsonNet WebAssist Explanations Select GL2. Select whether the emulation is similar to the GL/2 or the HP LaserJet 4 emulation of the GL/2.
Page 219 (CR-LF) operation whenever the print position exceeds the right margin. When you set AutoLF to Off, the printer does not send an automatic line feed (LF) command with each carriage return (CR). When on, the printer adds a line feed to each carriage return it receives.
Page 220: Interface
(CR-LF) operation whenever the print position exceeds the right margin. When you set AutoLF to Off, the printer does not send an automatic line feed (LF) command with each carriage return (CR). When on, the printer adds a line feed to each carriage return it receives.
Page 221 Bi-Directional Buffer Size Network Interface Items Network I/F Buffer Size AUX Interface Items AUX I/F Buffer Size USB Interface Items USB I/F USB Speed Buffer Size Set button Enable or disable bidirectional communication. Select the amount of memory to be used for receiving and printing data.
Page 222: Information - Network Screens
Unique hardware address of the print server. You can distinguish the print server by its MAC address. Hardware version of the print server Software version of the print server Product name of the printer attached to the print server Displays the current Ethernet speed and duplex setting.
Page 223: Configuration - Network Screens
NetWare Password NDS Tree Name NDS Context Primary File Server Name Refreshes the printer status. The printer status is not updated automatically. Press Refresh to display the latest printer information. Explanations Enable or Disable NetWare. Leave the default frame type (Auto) as it is.
Page 224: Tcp/Ip
EpsonNet WebAssist Explanations Enter the primary print server name (up to 47 characters). Enter the printer port number (0 to 254). Explanations Select a method for acquiring IP addresses. If Auto is selected, DHCP becomes available. To use the DHCP server, make sure it is installed on your computer and correctly configured.
Page 225 DNS Server Address Settings Items Acquire DNS Server Address Automatically DNS Server Address Host Name and Domain Name Settings Items Acquire Host Name and Domain Name Automatically Host Name Domain Name Register Network Interface Address to DNS Server Register Network Interface Address Directly to DNS Server Explanations...
Page 226: Appletalk
Number Set and enter an asterisk (*) in this text box. Displays the printer’s entity type. Do not change the entity type unless “epson” appears. If “epson” appears, enter an entity type to match your printer. Select Auto or Manual. Usually Auto is...
Page 227: Ms Network
Workgroup Name Share Name You must make the following settings before setting up the printer for Internet Printing on Windows Me/2000 or using EpsonNet Internet Print on Windows 98/95/NT 4.0. See “About EpsonNet Internet Print” on page 187 for more information.
Page 228: Snmp
IP Trap Items Trap Address Community Port Number EpsonNet WebAssist Enter the name of a printer to use for Internet Printing (up to 127 characters). Example: EPSON_IPP_Printer Enter the name of the printer’s physical location (up to 64 characters). Explanations Displays the community name.
Page 229: Time
IPX Trap Items Trap Address Community Socket Number Time Items Time Manual Settings If the print server has RTC (Real Time Clock), you can set the time manually. Items Date Time Explanations Enable or Disable the trap. Enter Network Address and Node Number (MAC Address) of the server to which the trap is transmitted.
Page 230: Optional Screens
Time Difference Apply button Time Server Settings Items Time Server Time Server IP Address Synchronize Interval Time Difference Time Server Status Apply button Optional Screens Administrator You can link to the Web site specified on this screen when you click Favorite (the name is changeable) in Index. Items Administrator Name Location...
Page 231: Reset
Favorite Name Favorite URL Description Note: Links to ftp are not supported. Reset You can reset the print server or return the settings to the default values. Items Reset button Return to Default button 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.
Page 232 Note: The same password can be used for EpsonNet WinAssist, MacAssist, and WebAssist. If you forget your password, you need to initialize the print server. See “Initializing Your Printer” on page 251 for instructions. EpsonNet WebAssist...
Page 233: Chapter 11 Epsonnet Webmanager
PCs. Note: Before installing and using EpsonNet WebManager, be sure to read the README file. This file contains the latest information on EpsonNet WebManager. The term “device” refers to a printer, interface card, or network adapter. EpsonNet WebManager...
Page 234: System Requirements
Windows XP Professional/Home Edition Windows 2000 Professional/Server/Advanced Server (with Service Pack 3 or higher) Windows NT 4.0 Server/Workstation (with Service Pack 6 or higher) Pentium 300 MHz or better recommended 256MB 100MB (1GB is recommended when using the printer driver management function.)
Page 235: Epsonnet Webmanager Functions
Searches for devices on the network and displays a device list with current status. Device details function You can make or change the printer settings through EpsonNet WebManager. The setting items in the Device details function will differ depending on the printer.
Page 236: Epsonnet Webmanager Operating Structure
When using EpsonNet WebManager with Internet Explorer in Mac OS, the Printer Layout window, Error Notification window, and Device Details window may not be available. EpsonNet WebManager Operating Structure EpsonNet WebManager must be installed in the computer that functions as the network server. You can select the either of the two methods described below to use EpsonNet WebManager.
Page 237: Installing Epsonnet Webmanager
Installing EpsonNet WebManager Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet WebManager. 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. The EPSON Installation Program screen opens automatically. If the Installer dialog box does not appear, double-click SETUP.EXE on the CD-ROM.
Page 238: Starting Epsonnet Webmanager
Just announce the IP address or host name of the server to any clients who use EpsonNet WebManager from a client computer. To use the printer driver management function, you need to select Custom and then select the check box during installation. Starting EpsonNet WebManager Be sure that TCP/IP is installed, and the IP address or host name is set for the computer.
Page 239: Opening The Online Guide
Opening the Online Guide After starting EpsonNet WebManager, be sure to read the EpsonNet WebManager’s online reference guide. It provides important information and instructions on using EpsonNet WebManager. You can access the online guide by using any of the following methods: Run EpsonNet WebManager.
Page 240 EpsonNet WebManager...
Page 241: Chapter 12 Troubleshooting
Auto or Option. What to do Assign the printer’s IP address so that it belongs to the same segment of the computer. Use EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist/WebAssist and the printer’s control panel.
Page 242 Cause You have added or deleted protocols after installing EpsonNet WinAssist. The message “EpsonNet WinAssist cannot be used because no network is installed.” appears when you start EpsonNet WinAssist. Cause Both TCP/IP and IPX/SPX are not installed on the computer. TCP/IP is installed on the computer, but its IP address is not set correctly.
Page 243 Command” on page 262. What to do Connect the print server to the network, and check the network environment. The printer and the computer must be in the same segment. What to do Set a valid IP address. Refresh the status by selecting Refresh from the View menu.
Page 244: Problems Specific To Your Network Environment
(for Internet Explorer 4.0x) for the Internet connection. A communication error message appears when you start printing or when you open the printer’s properties. Troubleshooting What to do Set NetWare to Disable on the NetWare screen of EpsonNet WebAssist.
Page 245: Windows 2000/Nt Environment
Cause When you print with NetBEUI or IPP, EPSON Status Monitor cannot be used. Windows 2000/NT environment A dial-up connection dialog box appears when printing with TCP/IP via EpsonNet Direct Print. Cause You have selected a phone line or modem (for Internet Explorer 4.0x) for the Internet...
Page 246: Macintosh Environment
When you print with NetBEUI or IPP, EPSON Status Monitor cannot be used. No clients except an administrator can print via Windows NT Server 4.0. Cause CREATOR OWNER has been deleted from the Printer Permissions list, or CREATOR OWNER is set to Print or No Access.
Page 247: Netware Environment
The Rendezvous printer setting is overwritten by the AppleTalk printer setting when the same printer is set up with AppleTalk after the printer is set up with Rendezvous. Change the AppleTalk printer name so that it does not conflict with the Rendezvous printer name. NetWare environment Nothing prints even though clients have sent data to the printer.
Page 248: Printing A Network Status Sheet
MAC address of the print server. To print a network status sheet, follow the steps below. 1. Press the Enter, Up, Down, or Back buttons on the printer's control panel once to enter the SelecType mode. The LCD panel displays Information Menu.
Page 249: Initializing Your Printer
4. Finally, press the Enter button to print a network status sheet. Note: You cannot print a status sheet in the following cases: the printer has started printing, it is offline, or it is not ready to print. See the Reference Guide for more information on the printer’s control panel.
Page 250: Disabling The Sleep Mode
Disabling the Sleep Mode If the printer receives no data for 30 minutes, it enters the Sleep mode. In this mode, the printer begins warming up as soon as you send a print job; it then warms up and is ready to print in about 65 seconds at rated voltage.
Page 251 7. Press the Enter button. 8. The printer is automatically restarted. Troubleshooting...
Page 252 Troubleshooting...
Page 253: Chapter 13 Tips For Administrator
4.0” on page 118. If a Windows XP/2000/NT print server exists On the server, set the printer to connect with LPR and turn it into a shared printer. Your clients can then print to this shared printer. Tips for Administrator...
Page 254: Printing From Macintosh
Advantages No computer as a print server is required. No special utility for Windows XP/2000/NT is required. You can see the printer status using EPSON Status Monitor 2 or 3. For Windows XP/2000/NT, you can create a print log using the event viewer.
Page 255: Internet Printing
No proxy server (computer) is required. You can print to the printer over the Internet. Disadvantages EPSON Status Monitor 2 or 3 cannot be used. TCP/IP and DNS settings are required. For Windows Me/98/95, EpsonNet Internet Print must be installed on all computers used for printing.
Page 256: Setting An Ip Address On The Printer's Control Panel
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 print server. To set the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway from the control panel, follow the steps below.
Page 257 Repeat steps 7 and 8 to set the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. 9. Turn off your printer and then turn it back on. Be sure to wait until the initialization is complete. Print a network status sheet to confirm the new IP address.
Page 258: Network Menu
Note: To activate the Network Menu settings, you must turn off the printer for more than five seconds and then turn it back on. Or, you can perform a Reset All operation, as explained in “Reset Menu” in the Reference Guide.
Page 259: Aux Menu
AUX Menu This menu allows you to control the optional interface settings from the printer’s control panel. Item AUX I/F AUX Config* Get IPAddress** IP** SM** GW** NetWare** AppleTalk** NetBEUI** Rendezvous** AUX Init** Buffer Size * Available only when an optional interface card that has a configurable Network Config setting is installed.
Page 260: Setting An Ip Address Using The Arp/Ping Command
Note: To activate Buffer Size settings, you must turn off the printer for more than five seconds then turn it back on. Or, you can perform a Reset All operation, as explained in “Reset Menu” in the Reference Guide.
Page 261: Checking The Lan
A valid IP address for the print server. Ask your network administrator for an IP address which does not cause conflicts with any other device on the network. If you are the network administrator, choose an address within your subnet which does not conflict with any other device.
Page 262: Setting And Checking The New Ip Address
If you press Ctrl-C, you may see something like this: 192:168:100:101 PING Statistics 3 packets transmitted, 0 packets received, 100% packet loss Again, the exact wording of the message you see may differ from this, depending on your operating system. If you cannot “ping”...
Page 263: Using Hdd Form Overlay (Windows)
This function enables faster printing with form overlay data. Windows users can use form overlay data registered on the optional hard disk drive installed in the printer. However, only an administrator can register or delete the form overlay data. You can access this function from the Form Selection dialog box in the printer driver.
Page 264: Register The Form Overlay Data On The Hard Disk Drive
Printers. Windows XP: Click Start, point to Control Panel, and then double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. 4. Right-click the EPSON AL-CXXXX Advanced icon and then click Properties. 5. Click the Optional Settings tab. 6. Click Register. The Register to HDD dialog box appears.
Page 265: Printing With Hdd Form Overlay Data
Note: Only form names that can be registered appear on the Form Name list. 8. If you plan to distribute the form list to the clients, click Print List to print the list. 9. Click Back to close the Register to HDD dialog box. 10.
Page 266 Make sure that No Form Name is selected. Selecting any form name displays another dialog box. 4. Click Printer’s HDD, and then enter the registered form name. If you need a list of the registered form overlay data, click Print List to print it, and then check the form name.
Page 267: Delete The Form Overlay Data In The Hard Disk Drive
Printers. Windows XP: Click Start, point to Control Panel, and then double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. 3. Right-click the EPSON AL-CXXXX Advanced icon and then click Properties. 4. Click the Optional Settings menu. 5. Click Delete. The Delete from HDD dialog box appears.
Page 268: Distributing The Printer Driver Automatically
Distributing the Printer Driver Automatically The automatic distribution function of the printer driver makes it easy to distribute the printer driver to clients on the network. The network administrator stores the printer driver on a computer and the clients can access the computer to install the driver automatically.
Page 269: Epsonnet Webmanager
EpsonNet NDPS Gateway EpsonNet NDPS Gateway is a gateway software that you can use to print and monitor the printer status of the EPSON printer in the NDPS (Novell Distributed Print Services) environment of NetWare. Use the Setup tool of EpsonNet NDPS Gateway to upload the printer driver to Resource Management Service (RMS).
Page 270: Function Of Universal Plug And Play
DHCP function. Function of Universal Plug and Play When you connect your printer to the network, the printer is automatically assigned with an IP address, and the printer's icon appears in the My Network Places folder. By double-clicking the...
Page 271: Uninstalling Software
Uninstalling Software Follow the steps below to uninstall the network software. Windows Me/98/95/2000/NT 4.0 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. Select the utility you want to uninstall, and then click the Add/Remove button (Windows Me/98/95/NT 4.0) or the Change/Remove button (Windows 2000).
Page 272 3. In the License dialog box, read the License Agreement, and then click the Accept button. 4. Select Uninstall from the pull down menu. 5. Click the Uninstall button. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete uninstallation. Note: You can also uninstall EpsonNet MacAssist by dragging the MacAssistxxx folder (Mac OS 8.x to 9.x) or the EpsonNet MacAssist OSX x.xx folder (Mac OS X) to the Trash.
Page 273 IP address, 41, 47, 201, 246, 258, 262 LEDs, 15 LPR filters, 163 MAC address, 59, 88, 223 Microsoft network, 70, 228 NDPS, 148 NDPS Manager, 151 NDPS Printer Agent, 151, 152, 153 NDS, 133 NetWare, 63, 224 3.x, 134, 135 Index...
Page 274 Ping, 263 Print Server mode, 64, 132, 134, 135, 159, 224 Protocols, 13 Public Access Printers, 152, 158 Remote Printer mode, 69, 132, 135, 140, 142, 159, 225 Reset, 208, 232 Return to default button, 59, 89, 232 RJ-45 connector, 16...

Epson Color Laser Printer Owner's Manual

Chapter 1 Installing Components on Your Computer

Chapter 2 How to Set up the Print Server

Chapter 3 Epsonnet Winassist Configuration Utility

Chapter 4 Epsonnet Macassist Configuration Utility

Chapter 5 Installing the Printer Driver

Chapter 6 Settings for Netware Server

Chapter 7 Settings for UNIX

Chapter 8 Epsonnet Direct Print

Chapter 9 Epsonnet Internet Print

Chapter 10 Epsonnet Webassist

Chapter 11 Epsonnet Webmanager

Chapter 12 Troubleshooting

Chapter 13 Tips for Administrator

Quick Links

Network Guide

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