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Chapter 3 Network Software This chapter explains how to use the network software provided with your printer. 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, NetWare, MS Network, AppleTalk, IPP, and SNMP. Note: ❏ Be sure to use EpsonNet Config included on the printer software CD-ROM shipped with this product. ❏ EpsonNet Config installed on Windows Vista does not support NetBEUI and IPX as a search protocol. ❏ EpsonNet Config installed on Windows XP does not support NetBEUI as a search protocol because officially the NetBEUI protocol is not supported on Windows XP. Accessing the EpsonNet Config User's Guide The EpsonNet Config User's Guide contains detailed information on EpsonNet Config. Follow the steps below to access the EpsonNet Config User's Guide. 1. Click Start, point to Programs or All Programs, select EpsonNet, and then select EpsonNet Config. Click EpsonNet Config to start it. Network Software 25

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