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Network Software, EpsonNet Config for Windows, About EpsonNet Config, System Requirements

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Chapter 3 Network Software This chapter explains how to use the network software provided with your printer. Note: The software provided varies depending on your printer model. EpsonNet Config for Windows About EpsonNet Config EpsonNet Config is a Windows-based configuration software for administrators to configure the network interface for TCP/IP, MS Network, and SNMP. Note: Be sure to use EpsonNet Config included on the Software CD-ROM shipped with this product. System Requirements The following table lists the system requirements of EpsonNet Config. Operating systems Windows Vista Windows XP Professional/Home Edition Windows Server 2003 Windows 2000 Server/Professional Hard disk drive space 49 MB Installing EpsonNet Config Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet Config on your computer to configure the network interface. Note: If you add or delete protocols or services from your operating system after installing EpsonNet Config, EpsonNet Config may not work correctly. If this happens, uninstall EpsonNet Config and then install it again. Network Software 43

Section	Page
Front Matter	1
Copyright and Trademarks	2
Contents	4
Safety Instructions	7
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes	7
Introduction	8
About Your Printer	8
About This Guide	8
Operating Environment	9
Features of the Network Interface	9
Network Interface Operation	10
Status Light	10
Network Connector	10
About the Software	11
Terms and Concepts	11
How To	12
Overview	12
Selecting a Printing Method for Windows	13
Printing Method Features	13
Installing Components on Your Computer	14
About Installing Components on Your Computer	14
Windows Vista	14
Windows XP	16
Windows Server 2003	17
Windows 2000	19
Macintosh	20
Setting Up the Network Interface	21
Connecting the Network Interface to the Network	21
Configuring the Network Interface for Windows	22
Configuring the Network Interface for Macintosh	25
Installing the Printer Driver	28
About Installing the Printer Driver	28
Windows Vista	28
Windows XP	31
Windows Server 2003	34
Windows 2000	37
Macintosh	40
Network Software	43
EpsonNet Config for Windows	43
About EpsonNet Config	43
System Requirements	43
Installing EpsonNet Config	43
Accessing the EpsonNet Config User’s Guide	44
EpsonNet Config for Macintosh	44
About EpsonNet Config	44
Accessing the EpsonNet Config User’s Guide	44
EpsonNet Print	45
About EpsonNet Print	45
System Requirements	45
Installing EpsonNet Print	46
For Windows Vista/XP/2000/Server 2003	46
Configuring the Printer Port	52
Troubleshooting	54
General Problems	54
Cannot configure the network interface or cannot print from the network.	54
Cannot print even if you have assigned the IP address to the computer and the printer.	54
Unable to start EpsonNet Config.	54
The message “EpsonNet Config cannot be used because no network is installed.” appears when you start EpsonNet Config.	55
The message “Could not complete communicating configuration data” appears when you send settings to the network interface.	55
The Model Name and IP Address do not appear in the EpsonNet Config dialog box.	55
Problems Specific to Your Network Environment	56
Windows 2000 Environment	56
Printing a Network Status Sheet	56
Tips for Administrators	57
Setting an IP Address on the Printer’s Control Panel	57
Network Menu	58
Universal Plug and Play	58
Uninstalling Software	59
Windows Vista	59
Windows 2000	59
Windows XP/Server 2003	59
Mac OS X	59