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Setting Up Your System for Network Printing

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The following table lists the components required for configuring the network

interface with EpsonNet Config.

The following table lists the components required for network printing.

5.

If the necessary components are not in the list, click

Install

to install them.

For LPR or Internet printing:

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

is installed by default. You cannot add or delete it.

For Microsoft Network Shared printing:

Select

Client,

then click

Add

. Select

Client for Microsoft Networks

and then click

OK

.

6.

For LPR, Internet, Microsoft Network Shared printing:

Double-click


on the Local Area Connection Properties

dialog box to open the Internet Protocols (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box. Set the IP

address, the subnet mask, etc. and then click

OK

.

7.

Restart the computer.

The necessary components are now installed. Go to the section “Connecting the Network

Interface to the Network” on page 14.

Macintosh

To assign an IP address, subnet mask, etc. to your Macintosh, follow the steps below.

1.

From the Apple menu, select

System Preferences

.

2.

Open the

Network

control panel. Click the

TCP/IP

tab.

3.

Select

Built-in Ethernet

from the Show pull down menu.

4.

Assign an IP address and other settings if necessary.

5.

Click the

Apply Now

button to save any changes.

Go to the section “Connecting the Network Interface to the Network” on page 14.

EpsonNet Config’s setting screens

Necessary components

TCP/IP, IPP, SNMP (IP trap)


MS Network


Printing method

Necessary components

LPR or Internet printing


Microsoft

®

Network Shared printing

TCP/IP or NetBEUI

Client for Microsoft Networks

Section	Page
Front Matter	1
Copyright and Trademarks	2
Contents	3
Introduction	5
About Your Printer	5
About This Guide	5
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes	6
Operating Environment	6
Features of the Network Interface	6
Network Interface Operation	7
Status lights	7
Network connector	7
About the Software	8
Terms and Concepts	8
Setting Up Your System for Network Printing	9
Overview	9
Selecting a Printing Method	10
Printing from Windows	10
Printing from Macintosh	10
Installing Network Components on Your Computer	11
Windows Vista	11
Windows XP	12
Macintosh	13
Setting Up the Network Interface	14
Connecting the Network Interface to the Network	14
Configuring the Network Interface	14
Printing a Network Status Sheet	16
Installing the Printer Driver	16
Windows Vista	16
Windows XP	19
Macintosh	24
Network Software	25
EpsonNet Config for Windows	25
About EpsonNet Config	25
Accessing the EpsonNet Config User’s Guide	25
EpsonNet Config for Macintosh	26
About EpsonNet Config	26
Accessing the EpsonNet Config User’s Guide	26
EpsonNet Config with Web Browser	27
About EpsonNet Config with Web Browser	27
Configuring the Network Interface Using EpsonNet Config with Web Browser	28
Opening Screen	30
Information - Network Screens	31
Configuration - Network Screens	32
Optional Screens	37
Troubleshooting	39
General Problems	39
Cannot configure the network interface or cannot print from the network.	39
Cannot print even if you have assigned the IP address to the computer and the printer.	39
Unable to start EpsonNet Config.	39
The message “EpsonNet Config cannot be used because no network is installed” appears when you start EpsonNet Config.	39
The message “Could not complete communicating configuration data” appears when you send settings to the network interface.	40
Unable to start EpsonNet Config with Web Browser.	40
Unable to set the IP address using the arp/ping commands.	40
The Model Name and IP Address do not appear in the EpsonNet Config dialog box.	40
Tips for Administrator	41
Network Setup Menu	41
Setting an IP Address Using the arp/ping Command	41
Checking the LAN	42
Setting and checking the new IP address	42
Uninstalling Software	43
Windows Vista	43
Windows XP	43
Macintosh	44

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