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Introduction 10The data light on the right side flashes when the host interface receives data.If the light on the left side is solid green and the lig

Introduction 11Terms and ConceptsConfiguration -- a prepared set of conditions for proper operation of a device. Configuring the network interface is

How To 12Chapter 2 How ToOverviewThis section describes the general procedure on how to set up the network interface for use on a network.1. Check the

How To 13Selecting a Printing MethodCheck if there is a Windows Vista/XP/Server 2003/2000 print server on your network, and then use the suggestions b

14Microsoft Network Shared printingAdvantages❏ Easy to set up.❏ No computer as a network interface is required.❏ No special print utility is required.

152. Click View Status, and then click the Properties button.If the User Account Control screen appears, click the Continue button.3. Check if the fol

165. For LPR or Internet printing:Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) on the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box to open the I

17The following table lists the components required for configuring the network interface with EpsonNet Config.The following table lists the component

18Windows Server 2003For Windows Server 2003, use the following procedure to install the necessary components.1. Click Start, point to Control Panel,

19The following table lists the components required for network printing.4. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Install to install

Copyright and Trademarks 2Copyright and TrademarksAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or

20Windows 2000For Windows 2000, use the following procedure to install the necessary components.1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Net

214. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Install to install them, as described below.For LPR:Select Protocol and then click Add. In

223. Turn on your printer. After the status lights go off, print a network status sheet.After turning off the printer, wait until the status lights go

237. EpsonNet EasyInstall starts. Select the printer and then click the Next button.8. If you see the following screen, you can select a method for sp

249. Confirm the settings you have made, and then click the Next button.10. Select the printer with its IP address you have just set, and then click t

25If the Windows Security Alert window appears, click the Unblock button.12. Select the default printer, and then click the Next button.13. Click the

26Installing the Printer DriverAbout Installing the Printer DriverTo print to the network printer, you need to install the printer driver on all your

274. 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 net

286. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer. Click Next.7. Click

29Windows XPFor Windows XP, the printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer. Epson recommends printing w

Copyright and Trademarks 3General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respecti

304. 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 net

316. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer. Click Next.7. Click

32Windows Server 2003For Windows Server 2003, the printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer. Epson rec

334. Select the Create a new port radio button, and then select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list. Click Next.5. When Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Por

347. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer. Click Next.8. Click

35Windows 2000For Windows 2000, the printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer. Epson recommends printi

364. 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 net

376. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer. Click Next.7. Click

Network Software 38Chapter 3 Network SoftwareThis chapter explains how to use the network software provided with your printer.The software provided va

Network Software 391. Make sure all the applications are closed, then insert the Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.2. The Software Installation scre

Contents 4Copyright and TrademarksSafety InstructionsWarnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Network Software 40System RequirementsThe following table lists the system requirements of EpsonNet Print.Installing EpsonNet PrintFollow the steps be

Network Software 41For Windows Vista/XP/Server 2003/2000Follow the steps below to add a port using the Add Printer Wizard.❏ If you want to add a port

Network Software 42If the following screen appears, click the Unblock button, and then click the Search Again button to search the printers.For Window

Network Software 43❏ If you want to search printers in other segments, click the N/W Settings button. Select the Specific Network Segments check box,

Network Software 44You need to install the printer driver. See “Installing the Printer Driver” on page 46.Adding a port for a printer assigned with a

Network Software 45For Windows XP/Server 2003: Click Local printer attached to this computer, clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug and P

Network Software 465. Confirm the information about the printer’s port you want to configure, and then click Finish.You need to install the printer dr

Network Software 476. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box.7. Select the model name of the printer, and then click Next.If the Add Printer wiz

Network Software 484. Make the appropriate settings for the desired port.LPR enhanced printing:Select the LPR Printing radio button, and then specify

Troubleshooting 49Chapter 4 TroubleshootingGeneral ProblemsCannot configure the network interface or cannot print from the network.Cannot print even i

Contents 5Chapter 3 Network SoftwareSystem Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting 50The message “EpsonNet Config cannot be used because no network is installed.” appears when you start EpsonNet Config.The message “Co

Troubleshooting 51Problems Specific to Your Network Environment Windows 2000 EnvironmentA dial-up connection dialog box appears when printing with TCP

Tips for Administrators 52Chapter 5 Tips for AdministratorsSetting an IP Address on the Printer’s Control PanelAfter connecting the printer to the net

Tips for Administrators 53Print a network status sheet to confirm the new IP address.See the User’s Guide for more information about settings on the p

Tips for Administrators 54Uninstalling SoftwareFollow the steps below to uninstall the network software.Windows Vista1. Click Start, click Control Pan

Index 55DData light, 9DHCP, 11, 23, 52EEpsonNetConfig, 38Print, 39 to 48EpsonNet EasyInstall, 22 to 25GGlossary, 11IInstallationEpsonNet Config, 38Eps

Safety Instructions 6Safety InstructionsWarnings, Cautions, and NoteswWarningsmust be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.cCautionsmust be obser

Introduction 7Chapter 1 IntroductionAbout Your Printer® Windows® applications.Use the Software CD-ROM that came with the printer to easily configure t

Introduction 8About This GuideNetwork GuideUser’s Guide❏ To read the online guide, you must have Adobe® Reader® or Adobe Acrobat® Reader installed on

Introduction 9Features of the Network Interface❏ Connects your Epson printer using a built-in Ethernet interface, which is called the network interfac