Installing Network Components On Your Computer; Windows 7 And Windows Vista - Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Network Manual

Installing Network Components on Your Computer

Before configuring the network interface and printing from the computer, you
need to install the necessary network components (such as TCP/IP) and
assign an IP address and subnet mask for your computer, depending on the
printing method you want to use. See the section in this chapter appropriate
for your operating system.

Windows 7 and Windows Vista

For Windows 7 and Windows Vista, use the following procedure to install the
necessary components.
Note:
❏ The Windows operating system CD may be required during the installation.
❏ When using TCP/IP for printing, you need to set the IP address, the subnet mask,
and the default gateway of the computer.
1. Click , click Control Panel, and then click View network status and
tasks or double-click Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click Change adapter settings, right-click Local Area Connection, and
click Properties (Windows 7), or click View Status and then click the
Properties button (Windows Vista).
Note:
If you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue.
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Setting Up Your System for Network Printing