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Epson AcuLaser C8600 Administrator's Manual

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  • Page 1 General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Copyright © 2001 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction About Your Printer ........1 About This Guide .
  • Page 4 Preparing the Computer for Network Printing ....23 Installing EpsonNet Direct Print ..... . 23 Installing the printer driver .
  • Page 5 Chapter 5 EpsonNet MacAssist Configuration Utility About EpsonNet MacAssist ......69 System Requirements ....... . . 69 Installing EpsonNet MacAssist .
  • Page 6 Using the NET USE command ..... . . 97 Macintosh ......... . . 98 AppleTalk printing .
  • Page 7 Chapter 8 Settings for UNIX Introduction to UNIX Settings ......137 lpr filters ......... . . 137 Setting Up Different UNIX Systems Using the lpr Command .
  • Page 8 Chapter 11 EpsonNet WebAssist About EpsonNet WebAssist ......173 Supported Web browser ......173 About Web browser setting.
  • Page 9 Chapter 12 EpsonNet WebManager About EpsonNet WebManager......203 System Requirements ....... . 204 EpsonNet WebManager Functions.
  • Page 10 Appendix B Setting an IP Address for the Printer Setting an IP Address on the Printer’s Control Panel ..229 Network Menu........231 AUX Menu .

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction About Your Printer Your printer has a built-in Ethernet interface and can connect anywhere on your network using 10Base-T or 100Base-TX. The interface, which is called the Internal Print Server in this manual, automatically selects the correct standard when it connects to a network.

  • Page 12: About This Guide

    About This Guide This Administrator’s Guide contains information about using your printer on a network. It includes how to install the configuration software and change network settings of your printer and computers. For information about your printer, see your Reference Guide. Note: To read the online guide, you must have Adobe®...

  • Page 13: Functions Of The Internal Print Server

    Functions of the Internal Print Server Your printer has a built-in Ethernet interface, which is called Internal Print Server in this manual. The Internal Print Server automatically selects either 10Base-T or 100Base-TX when it is connected to a network. An IP address is automatically assigned to the Internal Print Server even if there is no DHCP server on your network.
  • Page 14 Version Protocol Windows Me TCP/IP (using EpsonNet Direct Print) NetBEUI Windows XP TCP/IP (using LPR, Standard TCP/IP Port, or EpsonNet Direct Print) Windows 2000 TCP/IP (using LPR, Standard TCP/IP Port, or EpsonNet Direct Print) Windows NT 4.0 TCP/IP (using LRP or EpsonNet Direct Print) IPP (using EpsonNet Internet Print)

  • Page 15: About The Software

    Version Protocol UNIX Sun OS 4.1.4 or lpr, ftp later: SPARC SunSoft Solaris 2.4 or later: SPARC and x86 SCO UNIX 4.2 or later SCO UnixWare 2.01 or later HP/UX 9.05 or later IBM AIX 3.2.5 or later and 4.1.3 or later Note: Only the Intel version of Windows NT is supported.
  • Page 16 See “About EpsonNet WebManager” on page 203 for detailed information. EPSON Status Monitor 3 is a utility that comes with your printer driver and gives you information about your printer’s current status. See the Reference Guide for detailed information.

  • Page 17: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Overview This section describes the general procedure on how to use a printer on a network. 1. Set up your printer Set paper and toner in the printer, as necessary. See the Reference Guide. 2. Select a printing method Select a printing method appropriate for your network environment and operating system.

  • Page 18: Selecting A Printing Method

    5. Configure the Internal Print Server Use EpsonNet WinAssist or MacAssist to configure the Internal Print Server. Set its IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, printer name, etc. If you print via a NetWare server, set up the printing environment on the server first. See “About EpsonNet WinAssist”...

  • Page 19: Printing From Macintosh

    Advantages No print server (computer) is required. No special utility for Windows XP/2000/NT is required. You can see the printer status using EPSON Status Monitor 3. For Windows XP/2000/NT, you can create a print log using the event viewer. You can print via a router.

  • Page 20: Internet Printing

    No proxy server (computer) is required. You can print to the printer over the Internet. Disadvantages EPSON Status Monitor 3 cannot be used. TCP/IP and DNS settings are required. For Windows Me/98/95, EpsonNet Internet Print must be installed on all computers used for printing.

  • Page 21: Ethernet Operation

    Disadvantages EPSON Status Monitor 3 cannot be used. You cannot print via a router. It takes a longer time to start printing because more time is required to search for a network printer. Ethernet Operation Status lights The indicator lights (one green and one orange) provide you with important information on the operations of the Internal Print Server.

  • Page 22: Printing A Network Status Sheet

    Caution: You must use a Category-5 shielded twisted-pair cable to connect the Internal Print Server to a network to prevent malfunctions. Printing a Network Status Sheet Before you start configuring the Internal Print Server, be sure to print a network status sheet which contains important information such as the current configuration and the MAC address of the Internal Print Server.

  • Page 23: Initializing Your Printer

    Initializing Your Printer To initialize your printer, turn on the printer while pressing the Job Cancel button on the printer’s control panel. Caution: Note that all changes made to the printer and network settings are cleared when you initialize the printer using this method. Therefore, do not initialize your printer except in the case you forget the EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist/WebAssist password.
  • Page 24 Getting Started...

  • Page 25: Chapter 2 Easy Setup For Windows

    Chapter 2 Easy Setup for Windows Me/98/95 Easy Setup Procedures This chapter describes how Windows Me/98/95 users can easily set up the printer on the network. TCP/IP printing is recommended here. To set up the printer on the network, install the necessary protocols and the printer driver, using the following general procedure.

  • Page 26: Making Tcp/Ip Settings For The Computer

    Making TCP/IP Settings for the Computer Install the TCP/IP protocol and set the IP address for the computer, using the following procedure. Be sure to use an address that does not conflict with any other device on the network. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Control Panel. 2.
  • Page 27 4. Select Protocol and click Add. 5. Select Microsoft from the Manufacturers list and TCP/IP from the Network protocols list. Then click OK. 6. Double-click TCP/IP on the Configuration menu to open the TCP/IP Properties dialog box. 7. Set the IP address and the subnet mask. Then restart the computer.

  • Page 28: Connecting Your Printer To The Network

    Connecting Your Printer to the Network Follow the instructions below to connect the Internal Print Server to the network. 1. Make sure that your printer is turned off. 2. Connect one end of the network cable to the RJ-45 connector on the Internal Print Server, and the other end to the network.

  • Page 29: Setting An Ip Address To The Printer Using Epsonnet Easy Setup

    1. Insert the software CD-ROM shipped with the printer in the CD-ROM drive. 2. The EPSON Installation Program starts automatically. If the EPSON Installation Program does not start automatically, click Start and then Run. Type D:\EPSETUP and then click OK. (Substitute the appropriate letter for your CD-ROM drive if necessary.)
  • Page 30 Note: If the same printer model name appears multiple times in the list, you can distinguish the printers by their MAC addresses, which are found on the network status sheet. 6. Specify whether to use the Microsoft network sharing service, and then click Next.
  • Page 31 7. Check the host name (NetBIOS name) and change it if necessary. Click Next to proceed. 8. Select Yes and then click Next. (If you select No, proceed to step 10.) Easy Setup for Windows Me/98/95...
  • Page 32 9. Select Auto or Manual. If you select Auto, DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP address automatically. If you select Manual, you can enter the IP address manually. Click Next. Note: We recommend that you select Manual and enter the IP address.

  • Page 33: Preparing The Computer For Network Printing

    Caution: It takes two or three minutes to send new settings to the Internal Print Server. Do not turn off your printer until an on-screen message appears instructing you to do so. Starting Easy Setup from the Start menu If you have already installed EpsonNet WinAssist on your computer, you can start EpsonNet WinAssist Easy Setup from the Start menu.

  • Page 34: Installing The Printer Driver

    1. Insert the software CD-ROM shipped with the printer in the CD-ROM drive. 2. The EPSON Installation Program starts automatically. If the EPSON Installation Program does not appear automatically, click Start and then Run. Type D:\EPSETUP.EXE and then click OK. (Substitute the appropriate letter for your CD-ROM drive if necessary.)
  • Page 35 4. Click Browse, and then double-click Epson_lpr. Select the printer which has the IP address you have set and then click 5. Click Next. 6. Click the Have Disk button to install the printer driver from the CD-ROM shipped with the printer. 7.
  • Page 36 Easy Setup for Windows Me/98/95...

  • Page 37: Chapter 3 Installing Components On Your Computer

    Chapter 3 Installing Components on Your Computer About Installing Components on Your Computer Before configuring the Internal Print Server and printing from the computer, you need to install the necessary components (such as TCP/IP, NetBEUI, etc.), depending on the printing method you want to use.
  • Page 38 2. Double-click the Network icon. Check if the following necessary components are in the list of installed network components on the Configuration menu. If the components are already installed, go to “About EpsonNet WinAssist” on page 41. The following table lists the components required for configuring the Internal Print Server with EpsonNet WinAssist.
  • Page 39 Note: Do not use Novell Client for Windows 95/98 version 3.00 and Novell Client for Windows NT version 4.50 when using the following modes: NetWare 3.x/4.x Bindery Print Server mode, NetWare 3.x Remote Printer mode, NetWare 4.x Bindery Remote Printer mode, and NetWare 4.x/5.x NDS Remote Printer mode. The following table lists the components required for network printing.

  • Page 40: Windows Xp

    For printing via NetWare server: Select Protocol and then click Add. Select Microsoft from the Manufacturers list and IPX/SPX-compatible Protocols from the Network Protocols list. Then click OK. Select Client and then click Add. Select Microsoft from the Manufacturers list and Client for NetWare Networks from the Network Clients list.
  • Page 41 3. Under Network Tasks, click Change settings of this connection. 4. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. If they are already installed, go to “About EpsonNet WinAssist” on page 41. The following table lists the components required for network printing.

  • Page 42: Windows 2000

    5. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Install to install them, as described below. 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 and then click Add.
  • Page 43 When using TCP/IP or IPP for printing, you need to set the IP address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway of the computer. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Network and Dial-up Connections. The Network and Dial-up Connections screen appears.
  • Page 44 The following table lists the components required for configuring the Internal Print Server with EpsonNet WinAssist. EpsonNet WinAssist’s setting Necessary components screens TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap) Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) NetBEUI NetBEUI NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap) NetWare Client such as Client32 or IntranetWare Client Note: Do not use Novell Client for Windows 95/98 version 3.00 and...

  • Page 45: Windows Nt 4.0

    For LPR or Internet printing: Select Protocol and then click Add. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click OK. For Microsoft Network Shared printing: To use Internet Protocol, see the description described earlier to install Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
  • Page 46 Note: The Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM may be required during the installation. When using TCP/IP or IPP for printing, you need to set the IP address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway of the computer. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Control Panel. 2.
  • Page 47 The following table lists the components required for configuring the Internal Print Server with EpsonNet WinAssist. EpsonNet WinAssist’s setting Necessary components screens TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap) TCP/IP NetBEUI NetBEUI NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap) NetWare Client such as Client32 or IntranetWare Client Note: Do not use Novell Client for Windows 95/98 version 3.00 and Novell Client for Windows NT version 4.50 when using the...
  • Page 48 For LPR or Internet printing: Select the Protocols tab and then click Add. Select TCP/IP from the list and then click OK. Set the IP address, the subnet mask, etc. and then click OK. Select the Services tab and then click Add. Select Microsoft TCP/IP Printing from the list and then click OK.
  • Page 49 For printing via NetWare server: Select the Protocols tab and then click Add. Select NWLink IPX/SPX Compatible Transport from the list and then click Select the Services tab and then click Add. Select Client Service for NetWare from the list and then click OK. 5.

  • Page 50: Macintosh

    Macintosh To print using the AppleTalk protocol and configure the Internal Print Server with EpsonNet MacAssist, you just need to select Ethernet in the AppleTalk Control Panel. Then configure the Internal Print Server with EpsonNet MacAssist. See “About EpsonNet MacAssist” on page 69. If you use EpsonNet WebAssist or EpsonNet WebManager, set an IP address to your Macintosh as described below.

  • Page 51: Chapter 4 Epsonnet Winassist Configuration Utility

    Chapter 4 EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility About EpsonNet WinAssist After changing the network settings of your computer, you need to configure the Internal Print Server for use on the network, using EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist. EpsonNet WinAssist is a Windows-based configuration software for administrators to configure the Internal Print Server for TCP/IP, NetWare, NetBEUI, AppleTalk, IPP, and SNMP.

  • Page 52: Installing Epsonnet Winassist

    1. Insert the software CD-ROM shipped with the printer in the CD-ROM drive. 2. The EPSON Installation Program starts automatically. If the EPSON Installation Program does not start automatically, click Start and then Run (Windows Me/98/95/2000/NT 4.0); or choose Run from the File menu in the Program Manager (NT 3.51).

  • Page 53: Configuring Your Printer Using Epsonnet Winassist

    Configuring Your Printer Using EpsonNet WinAssist This section explains how to use EpsonNet WinAssist to set an IP address for the Internal Print Server. Note: If you are using the printer in a dial-up environment not running NetWare, clear the use NetWare check box on the NetWare screen. If this check box is selected, the extra account may be charged when you use the dial-up router.
  • Page 54 For Windows Me/98/95/2000/NT 4.0: Click Start, point to Programs, and then select EpsonNet WinAssist. Click EpsonNet WinAssist. For Windows NT 3.51: Double-click the EpsonNet WinAssist icon in the EpsonNet WinAssist group. 4. Select All or your preferred protocol on the left side of screen. 5.
  • Page 55 Note: If you want to configure a protocol other than TCP/IP, see “Details of the Configuration Dialog Box” on page 49. 7. Select the “Get IP address” method. If you select Auto, DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP address automatically. If you select Manual, you can enter the IP address manually.
  • Page 56 If Auto is selected but no DHCP server is installed in your system or on your network and the Use a private IP address when an IP address cannot be assigned by the DHCP server check box is cleared, the Internal Print Server uses “192.168.192.168”...

  • Page 57: About Passwords

    11. Select the Universal Plug and Play function check box if you want to use the Universal Plug and Play function in Windows Me or future operating systems. Change the default Universal Plug and Play device name, if desired. This device name is used for Windows that supports the Universal Plug and Play function.
  • Page 58 1. To set a password or to change the current password, click Change. 2. In the Administrator password dialog box, enter a password (up to 20 characters) and click OK. Passwords are case sensitive. Note: The same password is used for EpsonNet WinAssist, MacAssist, and WebAssist.

  • Page 59: Details Of The Configuration Dialog Box

    Details of the Configuration Dialog Box Information The Information menu shows the various Internal Print Server parameters. Items Explanations MAC address Displays the name of the Internal Print Server. You can check the MAC address on a network status sheet. Hardware version Displays the hardware version of the Internal Print Server.

  • Page 60: Tcp/Ip

    Printer model Displays the product name of the printer. Location Enter the location of the Internal Print Server. Return to default Resets all configuration settings of the Internal Print Server to the default settings. Updates the settings. Cancel Cancels any changes. Help Accesses help.

  • Page 61: Netware

    Items Explanations Get IP address Select a method for acquiring IP addresses. Set by PING Enables or disables IP address setting using the ping command. IP address Enter an IP address for the Internal Print Server. Be sure that the IP address is unique and does not conflict with any other device on the network.

  • Page 62: Print Server Mode

    Print Server mode To use the printer with Print Server mode, configure the Internal Print Server on this screen. Note: When you save the settings, the Printer Objects, named PR0 for Bindery mode or print server name_P0 for NDS mode, are automatically created.
  • Page 63 Frame type Leave the default frame type (Auto) as it is. Tree name Only for the NDS mode: Click the Browse button and select the NDS context so the Tree name is also selected. Context Only for the NDS mode: Click the Browse button and select the NDS context.
  • Page 64 Note: You can make queue settings for a higher context than the context you specified in the NDS context box. In this case, you must have a supervisor privileges for the context in which you set the queue. Items Explanations Queue name Displays the queue name that is assigned to the print server by browsing the queue.
  • Page 65 Creating a queue For Bindery mode: Click the file server where you want to create a queue, and right-click it, and then select Create Queue. Enter the queue name (up to 47 characters). For NDS mode: Select the context where you want to create a queue, right-click it, and then select Create Queue.

  • Page 66: Remote Printer Mode

    Remote Printer mode To use the printer with Remote Printer mode, configure the Internal Print Server on this screen. Items Explanations use NetWare Select this box when using NetWare. This check box is dimmed when using the printer only in the NetWare environment.

  • Page 67: Netbeui

    Primary print server name Enter the primary print server name which is created by PCONSOLE or NWAdmin (up to 47 characters). For NDPS Gateway, enter the SAP name you have set for NetWare (up to 47 characters). Printer port number Enter the printer port number.

  • Page 68: Appletalk

    Items Explanations use NetBEUI Select this box when using NetBEUI. This check box is dimmed when using the printer only in the NetBEUI environment. NetBIOS name Enter the printer's NetBIOS name (up to 15 characters). Be sure to give a unique name that will not cause conflicts with any other device on the network.
  • Page 69 Entity configuration button and enter the entity type to match the driver for the printer. Entity configuration If “epson” is displayed in the Entity type box, press this button and enter the entity type (up to 32 characters). EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility...

  • Page 70: Ipp

    Items Explanations Network number set Selects the method for acquiring the network number. Auto is usually preferred. Network number for Enter a value between 0 and 65534 when Manual is manual mode selected for the Network number setting. To use the printer in the IPP environment, configure the Internal Print Server on this screen.
  • Page 71 Items Explanations IPP URL Displays the printer’s URL for Internet Printing. Format: http://IP address of Internal Print Server:631/ printer name set below Example: http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer Printer name Enter the printer name to use for Internet Printing (up to 127 characters). Example: EPSON_IPP_Printer Location Enter the name of the printer’s physical location (up...

  • Page 72: Snmp

    SNMP In the SNMP menu, you can set SNMP information. Items Explanations Read Only The word “public” is always displayed. Read/Write Enter the Read/Write community name (up to 32 characters). enable IP Trap 1 or/and 2 Enable or Disable the IP trap 1 or/and 2. Address Enter the IP address of the server to which the trap is transmitted.

  • Page 73: Menu Bar

    Address Enter the Network Address and Node Number (MAC Address) of the server to which the trap is transmitted. Format: Network Address: Node Number Assume that the Network Address is A7E00BB0 (hexadecimal) and Node Number is 000048930000 (hexadecimal). In this case, the address is A7E00BB0:000048930000.

  • Page 74: Time-Out Option

    Tool menu: Timeout Sets the time-out value between 2 and 120 seconds. See “Time-out option” on page 64 for more information. Search Options Configures the options for a search with IP or IPX. See “Search options” on page 65 or for more information. Help menu: Help Topic Opens EpsonNet WinAssist help.

  • Page 75: Search Options

    Search options Search Options-IP To search for the Internal Print Servers in other segments, set the segment (a network address) using this option. However, what you set here is invalid in EpsonNet WinAssist Easy Setup. When you want to configure the Internal Print Server outside of the local network, set the specific network address to search for the Internal Print Server in the segment you specified.
  • Page 76 Text box Enter the network address (valid range 0 to 255) of the Internal Print Server you want to find as described below: Class A: value.255.255.255 Class B: value. value.255.255 Class C: value. value. value.255 List box Displays network addresses that have been registered.
  • Page 77 When using a dial-up network, delete any unnecessary addresses from the Select Search Address list to prevent charges for extra accounts. Item Explanation Search effectiveness Display time can be reduced by selecting this check box of the specific address and choosing the target networks, so that unnecessary or unwanted information is not obtained.
  • Page 78 Cancel Cancels any changes. EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility...

  • Page 79: Chapter 5 Epsonnet Macassist Configuration Utility

    Chapter 5 EpsonNet MacAssist Configuration Utility About EpsonNet MacAssist After changing the network settings of your computer, you need to use EpsonNet MacAssist to configure the Internal Print Server for use on the network. EpsonNet MacAssist is a Macintosh-based configuration software for administrators that allows you to configure the Internal Print Server for TCP/IP and AppleTalk.

  • Page 80: Configuring Your Printer Using Epsonnet Macassist

    1. Insert the software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. The disk icon opens automatically. If the disk icon does not open automatically, double-click the disk icon. Then, double-click the EpsonNet MacAssist folder. 3. Drag the EpsonNet MacAssist icon to your hard disk. To start EpsonNet MacAssist, double-click the EpsonNet MacAssist icon on your hard disk.
  • Page 81 Note: If the same printer model name appears multiple times in the list, you can distinguish the printers by their MAC addresses, which are found on the network status sheet. You can search printers in other zones just like a computer by changing the Zone setting in the Option dialog box.
  • Page 82 (xxxxxx is a substitute for the last 6 digits of the MAC address) Entity Type: Displays the printer’s entity type. Do not change the entity type unless “epson” is displayed. If “epson” is displayed, you need to enter the entity type to match the driver for the printer. Zone Name: Select the network zone in which you want the printer to appear.

  • Page 83: About Passwords

    Network Number Set: Select either Auto or Manual. Auto is usually preferred. Network Number for Manual Mode: Type a value between 0 and 65534 when Manual is selected for Network Number Set. 7. After making settings, click Send. The Password dialog box appears.

  • Page 84: Options

    Note: The password is used for EpsonNet WinAssist, MacAssist, and WebAssist. Since the new password takes effect after the data is sent to the Internal Print Server, enter the old password immediately after changing the password. If you forget your password, you need to initialize the Internal Print Server.

  • Page 85: Zone

    Zone By clicking the Select Zone button in the Option dialog box, you can add a zone to search for Internal Print Servers in a particular zone. The Internal Print Servers that belong to the selected zone are displayed in the List box and you can change their settings. The zones obtained from the network environment are displayed in the Zone list.
  • Page 86 EpsonNet MacAssist Configuration Utility...

  • Page 87: Chapter 6 Installing The Printer Driver

    Chapter 6 Installing the Printer Driver About Installing the Printer Driver To print to the network printer, you need to install the printer driver on the computer. See the section in this chapter appropriate for your operating system. Windows Me/98/95 For Windows Me/98/95, the printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer.

  • Page 88: Internet Printing (Windows Me)

    Internet printing (Windows Me) Installing the IPP client The IPP client must be installed on your computer. Follow the steps below to install it. 1. Insert the Windows Me CD-ROM. 2. Select the add-ons folder, and then select the IPP folder. 3.

  • Page 89: Installing A Printer Driver

    6. See “Installing a printer driver” on page 79 to install the printer driver. Installing a printer driver 1. Insert the software CD-ROM shipped with the printer. 2. Click Finish if the EPSON Installation Program screen appears. Installing the Printer Driver...

  • Page 90: Using The Net Use Command

    3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears. 4. Click Browse. 5. Select the CD-ROM drive for Drives, and then double-click the folder named after your operating system. Click OK. 6. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box. 7.

  • Page 91: Windows Xp

    NET USE printer port: \\NetBIOS name of Internal Print Server\Device name of Internal Print Server Selecting the port 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers. 2. Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 3. Click the Details tab and select the port you have set with the NET USE command.
  • Page 92 Note: You must clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box because the printer is attached directly to the network, not to a Windows XP computer. Installing the Printer Driver...
  • Page 93 4. 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 Internal Print Server and then click Next. Installing the Printer Driver...

  • Page 94: Internet Printing

    6. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer. Click Next. 7. Click Finish. 8. See “Installing a printer driver” on page 86 to install the printer driver.

  • Page 95: Microsoft Network Shared Printing

    4. Select the Connect to a printer on the Internet or on a home or office network radio button. 5. Enter the URL of the target printer using the format below. The URL should be same as the URL you set on EpsonNet WinAssist/WebAssist’s IPP configuration page.

  • Page 96: Installing A Printer Driver

    “Installing a printer driver” on page 86 if necessary. Installing a printer driver 1. Insert the software CD-ROM shipped with the printer. 2. Click Finish if the EPSON Installation Program screen appears. 3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears.

  • Page 97: Using The Net Use Command

    Note: If the Add Printer wizard prompts you to select either Keep existing driver or Replace existing driver, be sure to select the Replace existing driver radio button. 8. Click Finish and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When you print using Microsoft Network Shared printing in the Windows 2000/NT/XP environment, see “Using the NET USE command”...

  • Page 98: Windows 2000

    Selecting the port 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Printers and Faxes. 2. Right-click the printer icon and then select Properties. 3. Click the Ports tab and then select the port you have set with the NET USE command.
  • Page 99 Note: You must clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box because the printer is attached directly to the network, not to a Windows 2000 computer. Installing the Printer Driver...
  • Page 100 4. 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 Internal Print Server and then click Next. Installing the Printer Driver...

  • Page 101: Internet Printing

    6. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer. Click Next. 7. Click Finish. 8. See “Installing a printer driver” on page 92 to install the printer driver.

  • Page 102: Microsoft Network Shared Printing

    5. Enter the URL of the target printer using the format below. The URL should be same as the URL you set on EpsonNet WinAssist/WebAssist’s IPP configuration page. http://IP address of printer:631/Printer name Example: http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer. See “Installing a printer driver”...

  • Page 103: Using The Net Use Command

    2. Click Finish if the EPSON Installation Program screen appears. 3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears. 4. Click Browse. 5. Select the CD-ROM drive for Drives, and double-click the WIN2000 folder. Click Open.

  • Page 104: Windows Nt 4.0

    3. Check that Client for Microsoft Networks is in the Components list. If it is not installed, click Install to install it. 4. Run the command prompt and enter the following command. NET USE printer port: \\NetBIOS name of Internal Print Server\Device name of Internal Print Server Selecting the port 1.

  • Page 105: Internet Printing

    5. Select LPR Port from the Available Printer Port list, and then click New Port. Note: You cannot use the Lexmark TCP/IP Network Port with this Internal Print Server. 6. Enter the IP address of the Internal Print Server in the first text box and the printer name in the second text box.

  • Page 106: Installing A Printer Driver

    “Installing a printer driver” on page 96 if necessary. Installing a printer driver 1. Insert the software CD-ROM shipped with the printer. 2. Click Finish if the EPSON Installation Program screen appears. 3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears.

  • Page 107: Using The Net Use Command

    Note: Announce the share name to your clients so that they know the share name of the printer they want to use. If the Add Printer wizard prompts you to select either Keep existing driver or Replace existing driver, be sure to select the Replace existing driver radio button.

  • Page 108: Macintosh

    3. Click the Ports tab and then select the port you have set with the NET USE command. Macintosh AppleTalk printing Follow the steps below to select a printer for AppleTalk printing. Note: Make sure that the printer driver is installed on your Macintosh before following the steps below.

  • Page 109: Lpr Printing

    LPR printing 1. Double-click the OS/2 system folder, then the System Setup folder, and then double-click the TCP/IP Configuration icon. 2. Click the Printing tab. 3. Enter the IP address of the Internal Print Server in the Remote print server box and the name of the remote print server’s printer in the second text box.
  • Page 110 4. Click the Autostart tab. 5. Select lprportd from the Services to autostart list. Check the Autostart service check box, and select the Detached radio button. 6. Save the settings you made in the TCP/IP Configuration dialog box, and restart your computer. Setting up your printer 1.
  • Page 111 4. Select Properties from the control menu, then click the Output Port tab. 5. From the Output Port list box, select one from \PIPE\LPD0 to \PIPE\LPDn (where n is the maximum number of LPD ports). The \PIPE\LPD -Settings dialog box will appear. Installing the Printer Driver...

  • Page 112: Netbeui Printing

    6. Enter the IP address of the Internal Print Server in the LPD server box. Enter the printer name set in step 2 in the LPD printer box. 7. Close the Printer icon to exit printer configuration. NetBEUI printing 1. Be sure that IBM OS/2 NetBIOS is installed on your computer. 2.
  • Page 113 Note: To change the NetBIOS name and device name, use EpsonNet WinAssist or WebAssist running on Windows Me/98/95/2000/NT. Installing the Printer Driver...
  • Page 114 Installing the Printer Driver...

  • Page 115: Chapter 7 Settings For Netware Server

    Chapter 7 Settings for NetWare Server Introduction to NetWare Settings This chapter explains how to configure the Internal Print Server for NetWare. First, you need to set up the printer in a NetWare environment, and then configure the Internal Print Server using EpsonNet WinAssist.
  • Page 116 Features of the modes are described below. Print Server mode (NDS/Bindery Print Server): High-speed printing with direct printing Uses the NetWare user account Ability to connect up to 8 file servers simultaneously Ability to register up to 32 print queues Remote Printer mode: A NetWare user account is not required.

  • Page 117: Instructions For Using Netware

    Instructions for Using NetWare Printing a text file When you print a text file using the NPRINT command of NetWare or DOS, redirection, misconversion or a gap in characters may occur depending on the client environment. IPX routing protocol "NLSP" It is possible to set the IPX routing protocol “NLSP”...

  • Page 118: Using Bindery Print Server (Netware 3.X/4.X)

    Time required to recognize the Internal Print Server It takes up to two minutes for the NetWare server to recognize the Internal Print Server, after the printer is turned on. During this start-up time, the status sheet does not show the correct information.

  • Page 119: Using Nds Print Server (Netware 4.X/5.X/6.0)

    1. Turn on your printer. 2. From any NetWare client, log in to the target NetWare server with supervisor privileges. You must log in with the bindery connection. 3. Configure the Internal Print Server using EpsonNet WinAssist. See “Configuring Your Printer Using EpsonNet WinAssist”...

  • Page 120: Using Remote Printer Mode (Netware 3.X)

    Using Remote Printer Mode (NetWare 3.x) For NetWare 3.x users, follow the steps below to make the printer environment with PCONSOLE. Creating print queues in a file server 1. From any NetWare client, log in to the network with supervisor privileges. 2.
  • Page 121 Creating a print server 1. From the Available Options screen, select Print Server Information and press Enter. 2. Press the Insert key on your keyboard and type the print server name. Press Enter. It is a good idea to write down the print server name for later use.
  • Page 122 5. From the Configured Printers list, select Not Installed (port number = 0) and press Enter. 6. From the Printer configuration screen, type the printer name. Highlight Type and press Enter. Select Remote Parallel, LPT1 for Remote Printer mode. Note: Be sure to select Remote Parallel, LPT1 for Remote Printer mode.
  • Page 123 8. Press Esc. 9. Select Queues Serviced by Printer from the Print Server Configuration menu and press Enter. 10. Select the printer that you want to use from the Defined Printers list and press Enter. 11. Press the Insert key and assign a queue to the print server port from the Available Queues list.

  • Page 124: Using Bindery Remote Printer Mode (Netware 4.X)

    Using Bindery Remote Printer Mode (NetWare 4.x) Follow the steps below to make the printer environment on NetWare 4.x and IntranetWare with Bindery emulation. Note: Assign Trusteeships for users if necessary. Be sure to use PCONSOLE to set the print queue and print server instead of using NWAdmin.
  • Page 125 4. From the Available Options screen, select Print Servers and press Enter. Press Insert and type the print server name. Press Enter. 5. Press Esc to exit PCONSOLE, and log out from the server. 6. Log in to the server as an ADMIN. Be sure to log in with NDS connection.

  • Page 126: Using Nds Remote Printer Mode (Netware 4.X/5.X/6.0)

    17. In the Print Server dialog box, select the assigned printer from the printer object list, and click the Printer Number button to set the printer number from 0 to 15, then click OK. 18. To confirm the objects you have assigned, double-click the Print Server object icon.
  • Page 127 3. Create a printer: Click the directory context icon, and select Create from the Object menu, then Printer. Type the Printer name and click Create. 4. Create a print server: Click the directory context icon, and select Create from the Object menu, then Print Server.
  • Page 128 Note: Since your clients need the print queue name you set here when they use the printer, announce the print queue name to your clients. 6. Double-click the Printer Object icon in the NetWare Administrator screen. Settings for NetWare Server...
  • Page 129 7. In the Printer dialog box appears, click Assignments and then click Add. 8. From the print queue list, select the queue you created in step 5 and click OK. 9. Click Configuration, and select Other/Unknown for the Printer type list box and click OK. Settings for NetWare Server...
  • Page 130 10. Double-click the Print Server Object icon in the NetWare Administrator screen. 11. In the Print Server dialog box that appears, click Assignments and then click Add. Settings for NetWare Server...
  • Page 131 12. From the printer object list, select the printer object you want to assign and click OK. 13. Go back to the screen in step 11, and click the Printer Number button to set the printer number from 0 to 254. 14.

  • Page 132: Using The Epsonnet Ndps Gateway

    Using the EpsonNet NDPS Gateway This section contains instructions on printing using Novell ® ® ® Distributed Print Services (NDPS ) with Novell ® NetWare 5.x/6.0. Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS) is the new generation print services of NetWare. Note: Banners cannot be printed with NDPS.

  • Page 133: Installing Epsonnet Ndps Gateway On Your Netware Server

    2. Upload printer driver files to the NDPS RMS server. 3. Create an NDPS Manager object in NetWare Administrator. 4. Create a Printer Agent in NetWare Administrator. 5. Configure the Internal Print Server using EpsonNet WinAssist. 6. Set the printer on the client workstations. The environment to use, the settings you make, and the tools to use differ depending on the printer type and connection type you choose.

  • Page 134: Uploading Printer Driver Files To The Rms

    For detailed information on the EpsonNet NDPS Gateway, see the online guide on the software CD-ROM. To view the online guide, follow the steps below. 1. Open the NETUTIL folder. 2. Open the ENGW folder. 3. Double-click index.htm. Uploading printer driver files to the RMS After installing the EpsonNet NDPS Gateway, you need to upload the printer driver to the Resource Management Service (RMS).

  • Page 135: Creating An Ndps Manager

    6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all the driver files for each Windows operating system (Windows Me/98/95/2000/NT 4.0) are uploaded. Creating an NDPS Manager 1. Run NetWare Administrator (NWADMN32.EXE) on the client machine. The main browser window appears. 2. To create an NDPS Manager, click the Directory context icon, and then select Create from the Object menu.
  • Page 136 Public Access Printers: NDPS printers that are available to all network users and not associated with an NDS object. Users can select and print to any public access printer they can view from their workstations. However, these printers do not take full advantage of services such as security and job event notification.
  • Page 137 Note on using the Adobe PostScript 3 Kit: If the NetWare server is bound with both IP and IPX protocols, two Printer Agents (one being LPR Printer Agent and the other IPX Printer Agent) are created automatically. When you select one of the Printer Agents for the PostScript printer driver, select the other for the ESC/Page printer driver.
  • Page 138 2. Create a public access printer. If you want to create a controlled access printer, go to step 3. In NetWare Administrator, double-click the NDPS Manager you have created. Click Printer Agent List , and then click New. Type the Printer Agent name, and then select EpsonNet NDPS Gateway Configuration for the Gateway Type.
  • Page 139 Note on using the Adobe PostScript 3 Kit: If you have selected Remote (rprinter on IPX) for the first Printer Agent, be sure to select Remote (LPR on IP) for the second Printer Agent. 5. Configure it as described below. It is a good idea to print a network status sheet of the Internal Print Server and configure the corresponding items.
  • Page 140 NDS or Bindery. NDS Volume for Print Queue: The format is as follows: Format: NDS Volume and context For example: NDPS_SERVER_SYS.EPSON File Server for Print Queue: Enter the file server name for the print queue. IPX Network Number: Enter the IPX network number of the Internal Print Server.

  • Page 141: Configuring For Netware Using Epsonnet Winassist

    Configuring for NetWare using EpsonNet WinAssist Follow the steps below if you want to use the printer in IPX network. Note: Be sure that the one of the following clients is installed on your computer: Novell Client 32, Novell IntranetWare Client, or Novell Client. 1.

  • Page 142: Instructions For Using A Dial-Up Network

    3. Click Add. A list of available printers appears. 4. Select the printer you want and click Install. The Novell Printers---Install dialog appears. You may modify the printer name that appears and select a pre-defined configuration. 5. Click OK. The printer driver for that printer model is installed automatically from the Resource Management Service.

  • Page 143: Using A Dial-Up Network In Each Mode

    Using a dial-up network in each mode Print Server mode You must use a dedicated dial-up line. Since polling is performed on the file server in the print server mode, no vicarious response by the router is possible. Therefore, no dial-up connection is possible in this case. Remote Printer mode In Remote Printer mode, use of a router with a vicarious response function allows the primary server to be installed at...
  • Page 144 A dial-up is generated because access is made to a local file server first and then to a primary server. This dial-up is repeated at intervals of approximately 5 minutes. Make the Internal Print Server settings correctly to avoid this problem. During normal operation (standby) An SPX Watchdog packet is sent according to the NetWare protocol convention.

  • Page 145: When There Is A Primary Server In The Local Network

    For local networks with no file server: Primary file server Dial-up (primary print server) router Dial-up Printer router Local network Remote network Depending on the router settings, the NetWare protocol can be used without a file server on a local network. This setup follows the same pattern as that described above.
  • Page 146 When the Internal Print Server is not correctly set Since access is made only to the primary server, no dial-up is generated. However, if the file server/print server of the remote network is erroneously set as the primary server, an unnecessary dial-up might be generated.

  • Page 147: Chapter 8 Settings For Unix

    Chapter 8 Settings for UNIX Introduction to UNIX Settings This chapter explains how to set up the printer for different UNIX systems using the lpr command. Your printer supports many standard UNIX commands and can be configured from a host computer without using a special setup utility.

  • Page 148: Setting Up Different Unix Systems Using The Lpr Command

    It is this last name that the printer uses to determine which filters to use. Many different remote printer names may be set up, all directed to the same Ethernet remote host, and each is given a different local printer name to be redirected. Different types of print jobs may be sent to different printer names, which will then all print out on the same printer, through the same Ethernet interface, but using different filters.

  • Page 149: Setting Up For Sunsoft Solaris 2.4 Or Later

    SunSoft Solaris 2.4 or later SunOS 4.1.4 or later IBM AIX 3.2.5 or later and 4.1.3 or later HP-UX 9.05 or later SCO UNIX 4.2 or later Setting up for SunSoft Solaris 2.4 or later In the following steps, substitute the name that your printer will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want your printer to be known for Rprinter.

  • Page 150: Setting Up For Sunos 4.1.4 Or Later

    For example: lp -d RPrinter Print-File-Name Setting up for SunOS 4.1.4 or later In the following steps, substitute the name that your printer will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want your printer to be known for Rprinter. 1.

  • Page 151: Setting Up For Ibm Aix 3.2.5 Or Later And 4.1.3 Or Later

    Setting up for IBM AIX 3.2.5 or later and 4.1.3 or later In the following steps, substitute the name that your printer will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want your printer to be known for Rprinter. 1.

  • Page 152: Setting Up For Hp-Ux 9.05 Or Later

    Setting up for HP-UX 9.05 or later In the following steps, substitute the name that your printer will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want your printer to be known for Rprinter. 1. Add the IP address and host name to the /etc/hosts file. For example: 22.33.44.55 HOSTNAME 2.

  • Page 153: Setting Up For Sco Unix 4.2 Or Later (Open Server)

    Setting up for SCO UNIX 4.2 or later (Open Server) In the following steps, substitute the name that your printer will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want your printer to be known for Rprinter. 1.

  • Page 154: Using The Ftp Command

    7. Specify that the RLP extended function (valid when the print server is SCO-UNIX) will not be used. For example: If HOSTNAME currently runs SCO OpenServer Release 5 or above, it can support the extended remote line printer protocol. Do you want to turn on the "extended RLP protocol"...
  • Page 155 Name: 331 Password Required for (No Name). Password: 230 User logged in. 200 Type set to I. ftp> put binary file 200 PORT command successful. 150 Opening data connection for binary_file 226 Transfer complete ftp> bye Settings for UNIX...
  • Page 156 Settings for UNIX...

  • Page 157: Chapter 9 Epsonnet Direct Print

    Chapter 9 EpsonNet Direct Print About EpsonNet Direct Print EpsonNet Direct Print is a utility program that supports TCP/IP (LPR) printing for Windows Me/98/95/XP/2000/NT 4.0. By using EpsonNet Direct Print, you can search both a printer located in the same segment and one located beyond a router. You can select from LPR standard printing, LPR extension printing, or High-speed printing.

  • Page 158: Installing Epsonnet Direct Print

    EpsonNet Direct Print). 1. Insert the software CD-ROM shipped with the printer in the CD-ROM drive. 2. The EPSON Installation Program screen opens automatically. If the EPSON Installation Program does not start automatically, click Start and Run. Type D:\EPSETUP.EXE and click OK.

  • Page 159: Setting Up Your Printer Using Epsonnet Direct Print

    Epson_lpr group icon. The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility shipped with the interface card models C82362 /C82363 /C82364 with software version 1.x and EPL-N2700/N4000 printers enables EPSON TCP/IP printers.
  • Page 160 Windows XP: Click Start and then My Network Places. Under Network Tasks, click View workgroup computers. Under Other Places, click Microsoft Windows Network and then Entire Network. Then double-click the EpsonPeripheralNetwork icon. Windows 2000: Double-click the My Network Places icon and then double-click the Entire Network icon.

  • Page 161: Adding A Printer Beyond A Router

    4. Double-click the Epson_lpr icon to display available printers in the same segment as your computer on the screen. 5. Double-click the target printer. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions provided by the Add Printer wizard. If you are required to install the printer driver, see “Installing the printer driver”...
  • Page 162 Windows XP: Click Start and then My Network Places. Under Network Tasks, click View workgroup computers. Under Other Places, click Microsoft Windows Network and then Entire Network. Then double-click the EpsonPeripheralNetwork icon. Windows 2000: Double-click the My Network Places icon and then double-click the Entire Network icon.

  • Page 163: Adding A Printer From The Printers Folder

    4. Double-click the Epson_lpr icon to view the available printers. 5. Double-click the target printer. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions provided by the Add Printer wizard. If you are required to install the printer driver, see “Installing the printer driver” on page 155. Adding a printer from the Printers folder Follow the steps below to add a printer from the Printers folder.
  • Page 164 Windows XP: Click Start and then My Network Places. Under Network Tasks, click View workgroup computers. Under Other Places, click Microsoft Windows Network and then Entire Network. Then double-click the EpsonPeripheralNetwork icon. Windows 2000: Double-click the My Network Places icon and then double-click the Entire Network icon.

  • Page 165: Installing The Printer Driver

    “Installing the printer driver” on page 155. Installing the printer driver Install the printer driver which comes with your printer. 1. Insert the software CD-ROM shipped with the printer. 2. Click Finish if the EPSON Installation Program screen appears. EpsonNet Direct Print...

  • Page 166: Configuring The Printer Port

    3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears. 4. Click Browse. 5. Select the CD-ROM drive for Drives, and double-click the appropriate folder for your operating system. Click OK. 6. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box. 7.
  • Page 167 3. Windows Me/98/95: Click the Details tab and then Port Settings. The EPSON LPR Port dialog box appears. Note: If the message “There is nothing to configure for this port” appears when you click Port Settings, click OK. Windows NT 4.0: Click the Ports tab and then Configure Port.

  • Page 168: Windows Xp/2000

    LPR enhanced printing: Select the LPR Printing check box and then the Enhanced Printing radio button. LPR enhanced printing sends the print job to the target network printer without spooling all of the print data. LPR enhanced printing is faster than LPR standard printing.
  • Page 169 3. Right-click the icon for the target printer and click Properties. The EPSON LPR Port dialog box appears. 4. Make the appropriate settings for the desired port. LPR standard printing: Select the LPR Printing check box and then the Standard Printing radio button.
  • Page 170 High-speed printing: Select the High-Speed Printing radio button. High-speed printing sends the print job to the target network printer without spooling all of the print data. High-speed printing is faster than the other two printing methods. If the printer does not support this function, this check box is unavailable.

  • Page 171: Chapter 10 Epsonnet Internet Print

    IPP, printers connected to the Internet cannot be monitored with EPSON Status Monitor 3. If you use EpsonNet Internet Print on a computer which has EPSON Status Monitor 3 installed, a communication error message may appear when you view printer properties.

  • Page 172: System Requirements

    Windows 98, Windows 95, or Windows NT 4.0 Server and Workstation An Intel x86 series or compatible processor Supported products EPSON print servers that support IPP (EpsonNet Internet Print comes with interface cards, printers, and network adapters that support IPP) Installing EpsonNet Internet Print Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet Internet Print.

  • Page 173: Setting Up Your Printer Using Epsonnet Internet Print

    Setting Up Your Printer Using EpsonNet Internet Print EpsonNet Internet Print supports printing across the Internet using Internet Printing Protocol. Follow the steps below to set up the printer. Note: Before following the steps below, you must make the appropriate IPP settings in EpsonNet WinAssist/WebAssist.
  • Page 174 4. The following screen appears. The address you set here becomes the port for Internet printing. Make the settings described below. Enter Printer URI: Enter the target printer’s URI up to 49 characters. The URI you set here must be same as the IPP URL you have set for the IPP setting screen in EpsonNet WinAssist/WebAssist.
  • Page 175 Port Number: Enter the port number of the proxy server (from 0 to 65535). Get Printer Attributes: When you select this box and click OK, EpsonNet Internet Print communicates with the printer and acquires information, so it may take a few minutes before a message appears.
  • Page 176 If the printer power is off or there is a problem on the network, the Get status every 20 sec check box is automatically cleared. If this happens, make sure that the printer power is on and the printer is correctly connected on the network, and then select the Get status every 20 sec check box again.

  • Page 177: Windows Nt 4.0

    (the printer URI) until you restart the computer. If you are using EPSON Status Monitor 3 and printing with EpsonNet Internet Print, the message “A communication error has occurred.”...
  • Page 178 4. Double-click the Add Printer icon and click Next. 5. Click the My Computer radio button and click Next. 6. Click the Add Port button, and select EPSON IPP Port from the list. Then click the New Port button. EpsonNet Internet Print...
  • Page 179 7. The following screen appears. The address you set here becomes the port for Internet printing. Make the settings described below. Enter Printer URI: Enter the target printer’s URI (up to 127 characters). The URI you set here must be the same as the IPP URL you set for the IPP configuration in EpsonNet WinAssist/WebAssist.
  • Page 180 Port Number: Enter the port number of the proxy server (from 0 to 65535). Get Printer Attributes: When you select this box and click OK, EpsonNet Internet Print communicates with the printer and acquires information, so it may take a few minutes before a message appears.

  • Page 181: Status Alert Window

    9. Select the printer driver, and follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. Note: When you are using EPSON Status Monitor 3 and printing from EpsonNet Internet Print, the message "A communication error has occurred." appears. To clear this message, right-click the printer icon, select Document Defaults, and select the Utility tab.
  • Page 182 EpsonNet Internet Print...

  • Page 183: Chapter 11 Epsonnet Webassist

    Chapter 11 EpsonNet WebAssist About EpsonNet WebAssist EpsonNet WebAssist is a web-based software designed to configure the printer for use on a network. By typing the IP address of the Internal Print Server for the URL in your browser, you can start EpsonNet WebAssist that allows you to configure the Internal Print Server for TCP/IP, NetWare, NetBEUI, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP, and printer settings such as input, emulation, interface, etc.

  • Page 184: Configuring Your Printer Using Epsonnet Webassist

    1. Right-click the Internet Explorer icon on the desktop, and then select Properties. 2. Click the Connection tab. 3. Clear the Access the Internet using a proxy server check box. Configuring Your Printer Using EpsonNet WebAssist After you have assigned an IP address to the Internal Print Server using EpsonNet WinAssist, MacAssist, or the arp/ping command, you can change the IP address or other settings using EpsonNet WebAssist.
  • Page 185 2. Run EpsonNet WebAssist using either one of the following methods. Run EpsonNet WinAssist or EpsonNet MacAssist. Select the printer you want to configure from the list and click Launch Browser. Open your browser, and type in the IP address of the Internal Print Server directly.
  • Page 186 Note: If you want to configure other than TCP/IP, see “Configuration - Network Screens” on page 195. 4. Select the “Get IP address” method. When you select Auto, DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP address automatically. If you want to set the IP address manually, select Manual.
  • Page 187 If there are no DHCP servers on your system or on your network and Use a private IP address when an IP address cannot be assigned by the DHCP server is enabled, an IP address is automatically assigned to the Internal Print Server. Whenever the printer is turned on, you need to change the printer port setting if Auto is selected for Get IP address.
  • Page 188 8. Select Enable or Disable for Universal Plug and Play. Select Enable if you want to use the Universal Plug and Play function in Windows Me or future operating systems. 9. Change the default Universal Plug and Play device name, if desired.

  • Page 189: Opening Screen

    Links to the opening screen. Help Links to Help. About WebAssist Links to the copyright and version information for EpsonNet WebAssist. Link to EPSON Links to the EPSON Web site. Favorite Links to a web site previously defined by the administrator. EpsonNet WebAssist...

  • Page 190: Menu

    Menu Information - Printer Device Displays the printer device information. Consumable Displays the consumable information. Input Displays the input information. Print Displays the print settings. Emulation Displays the emulation information. Interface Displays the printer interface information. Information - Network General Displays the Internal Print Server information.

  • Page 191: Information - Printer Screens

    NetBEUI Configure the desired settings for NetBEUI. Configure the desired settings for IPP. SNMP Configure the desired settings for SNMP. Configuration - Optional Administrator Type the name of the administrator and a link to a favorite Web site. Reset Resets the printer and returns to the default settings. Password Set the password to protect settings.

  • Page 192: Consumable Information

    Remote Control Panel You can control the printer with this Remote (Start/Stop, FormFeed, Control Panel functions. You can get the same Continue, Reset, and result when you click these buttons as pressing Warmup buttons) the buttons on your printer. The warnings cannot be cleared by the Continue button.

  • Page 193: Configuration - Printer Screens

    Fuser Unit The amount of fuser unit remaining. This item appears only if your printer supports this function. Waste Toner Corrector The amount of waste remaining. This item appears only if your printer supports this function. Configuration - Printer screens This section explains about printer information.

  • Page 194: Print Information

    LC2 and LC3 Paper Type Select the paper type for each cassette of Large Capacity Paper Unit only if the optional Large Capacity Paper Unit is installed. Set button Saves any changes. Refresh button Clears any changes and reloads the previous settings.

  • Page 195: Configuration Menu

    Paper Size Select the paper size for printing. Wide A4 Select whether or not the printer accepts wide A4 paper for printing. Orientation Select whether the page is printed in portrait or landscape orientation. Out Bin Select the output tray for printout sheets. This item appears only if your printer supports this function.

  • Page 196: Epsonnet Webassist

    RITech Select whether or not to adjust the RITech setting. RIT produces smoother and crisper lines, text, and graphics. Toner Save Select whether or not to save toner. When on, the printer consumes less toner but print quality is reduced. Top Offset Enter a value to adjust the printing start position from the top on the paper.

  • Page 197: Support Menu

    Support Menu Items Explanations Menu Selection Select Support Menu. Standby Select whether to save power, by reducing power to the fixing heater when the printer receives no data for a certain period of time. Set button Saves any changes. Refresh button Clears any changes and reloads the previous settings.

  • Page 198: Emulation Information

    Color Registration Menu Items Explanations Menu Selection Select Color Registration Menu. This menu appears only if your printer supports this function. Registration Sheet Click the Print button to print a registration sheet. Cyan Registration Set the value between -7 and 7. The default is 0. Magenta Registration Set the value between -7 and 7.

  • Page 199: Lj4 Emulation

    LJ4 emulation Items Explanations Emulation Select LJ4. Font Source Select the default font source. Font Number Type the default font number from the default font source. Pitch Type the default font pitch if the font is scalable and fixed-pitch. Height Type the default font height if the font is scalable and proportional.
  • Page 200 GL2 emulation Items Explanations Emulation Select GL2. GL-Mode Select whether the emulation is similar to the GL/2 or the HP LaserJet 4 emulation of the GL/2. Scale Select whether the output from the software is scaled, and if so, how the scale factor is calculated: based on the output paper size of the software application.
  • Page 201 Text Use this option to set the page length in lines. CG Table Use the character generator table option to select the graphics character table, or the italics table. Country Use this option to select one of the international symbol sets. Auto CR Use the automatic carriage return option to perform a carriage-return line-feed (CR-LF)
  • Page 202 T. Margin Use this option to specify the distance from the top of the sheet to the baseline of the first printable line. Text Use this option to set the page length in lines. Auto CR Use the automatic carriage return option to perform a carriage-return line-feed (CR-LF) operation whenever the print position exceeds the right margin.

  • Page 203: Interface Information

    Interface Information Parallel Interface Items Explanations Parallel I/F Allows you to activate or deactivate the parallel interface. Speed Select the transfer speed. Bi-Directional Enable or disable bidirectional communication. Buffer Size Select the amount of memory to be used for receiving and printing data. Network Interface Items Explanations...

  • Page 204: Information - Network Screen

    USB Interface Items Explanations USB I/F Allows you to activate or deactivate the USB interface. Buffer Size Select the amount of memory to be used for receiving and printing data. Set button Saves any changes. Refresh button Clears any changes and reloads the previous settings.

  • Page 205: Configuration - Network Screens

    Status A signal shows the status level. The green light is on when the printer is idle or printing. The yellow light is on when the paper or toner is low. The red light is on when the printer has no paper or no toner, if paper is jammed, the cover is open, or an error has occurred.
  • Page 206 Print Server Mode/NDS/Bindery Items Explanations Print Server Name Enter the print server name (up to 47 characters). Polling Interval Enter the polling interval in seconds. NetWare Password Enter the password (up to 20 characters) you use when you log in to the print server, if necessary. NDS Tree Name Enter the NDS tree name (up to 31 characters) if the mode is NDS Print Server.

  • Page 207: Tcp/Ip

    TCP/IP Items Explanations Get IP Address Select a method for acquiring IP addresses. If Auto is selected, DHCP becomes available. To use the DHCP server, it must be installed in your computer and must be correctly configured. See your operating system’s online help for detailed instructions.

  • Page 208: Appletalk

    Entity Type Displays the printer’s entity type. Do not change the entity type unless “epson” is displayed. If “epson” is displayed, you need to enter the entity type to match the driver for the printer. Zone Name The zone is automatically selected when you enter “...

  • Page 209: Ipp

    Device Name Enter the device name (up to 12 characters). LPT1, LPT2, or LPT3, or COM cannot be used. SUBMIT button Saves any changes. You must make the following settings before setting up the printer for Internet Printing in Windows Me/2000 or using EpsonNet Internet Print in Windows 98/95/NT 4.0.
  • Page 210 Read Only The word “public” is always displayed. Read/Write Enter the Read/Write community name (up to 32 characters). SUBMIT button Saves any changes. IP Trap Items Explanations Trap Enable or Disable the trap. Address Enter the IP address of the server to which the trap is transmitted.

  • Page 211: Optional Screens

    Optional Screens Administrator You can link to the web site specified in this screen when you click Favorite (the name is changeable) in the Index. Items Explanations Administrator Name Enter the name of the administrator (up to128 characters). Location Enter the location of the Internal Print Server (up to 255 characters).

  • Page 212: Password

    Password The password set here protects the settings. You will be asked for the password when you update or change the settings on each setting screen. Passwords are case sensitive. No password is set by default. Items Explanations Old Password Input the old password.

  • Page 213: Chapter 12 Epsonnet Webmanager

    PCs. It allows you to access the screen faster in the text mode. It allows you to manage both EPSON printers as well as non-EPSON printers that support Printer MIB. EpsonNet WebManager...

  • Page 214: System Requirements

    Note: Before installing and using EpsonNet WebManager, be sure to read the README file. This file contains the latest information on EpsonNet WebManager. The term device used in this manual refers to a printer, interface card, or network adapter. System Requirements Note: Before using EpsonNet WebManager, the computer and other devices such as printers, interface cards, and network adapters must...
  • Page 215 Windows Me/98/XP/2000/NT 4.0 Macintosh UNIX (see the README file for supported UNIX systems) Monitor: 1024 x 768 or higher resolution VGA monitor with support for 256 or more display colors Printers EPSON printers Page printers: EPL-5700/5800/5900/N1200/N1600/N1610/N2000/ N2010/N2050/N2050+/N2120/N2700/N2750/N4000/ N4000+/C8000/C8200/ AL-C1000/C2000/C4000/C8500/C8600 Ink jet printers:...

  • Page 216: Epsonnet Webmanager Functions

    Note: All future printers with a Type B interface are planned to be supported, except PostScript printers. Non-EPSON printers that support Printer MIB Print servers C82362 EpsonNet 10 Base 2/T Int. Print Server C82363 and C82364 EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx Int. Print Server C82378 EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx Ext.

  • Page 217: Epsonnet Webmanager Operating Structure

    Group management function Groups can help you manage network devices more effectively. Printer driver management Downloading and updating the printer driver through the Internet automatically, and easy installation of the printer driver on client PCs. Note: Some functions of EpsonNet WebManager may not be available depending on the combination of network devices.
  • Page 218 EpsonNet WebManager and a Web browser running on the same PC No special server is required. Just install EpsonNet WebManager and a Web browser on the same computer that functions as a server. All administration is possible from the network administrator’s Windows Me/98/XP/2000/NT 4.0 computer.

  • Page 219: Installing Epsonnet Webmanager

    Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet WebManager. 1. Insert the software CD-ROM shipped with the printer in the CD-ROM drive. 2. The EPSON Installation Program screen opens automatically. If the EPSON Installation Program does not start automatically, click Start and Run. Type D:\EPSETUP.EXE and click OK (substitute the appropriate drive letter if necessary).

  • Page 220: Starting Epsonnet Webmanager

    3. Double-click Install EpsonNet WebManager; or you can also install by selecting Install EpsonNet WebManager and then clicking the arrow at the top right. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Note: You do not need to install EpsonNet WebManager in the client computer.

  • Page 221: Opening The Online Guide

    Example: //192.168.100.201:8090/ http: Opening the Online Guide After starting EpsonNet WebManager, be sure to read the EpsonNet WebManager’s online manual. It provides important information and instructions for using the EpsonNet WebManager. You can view the online manual by clicking the Help button in the main menu.
  • Page 222 EpsonNet WebManager...

  • Page 223: Chapter 13 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 13 Troubleshooting General Problems Cannot configure the Internal Print Server or cannot print from the network. Cause What to do Printer settings or network First, check if you can print a status sheet, settings may be wrong. as described in “Printing a Network Status Sheet”...
  • Page 224 The message “EpsonNet WinAssist cannot be used because no network is installed.” appears when you start EpsonNet WinAssist. Cause What to do Both TCP/IP and IPX/SPX Install TCP/IP or IPX/SPX protocol. are not installed in the computer. TCP/IP is installed in the Set the IP address for the computer computer, but its IP address correctly.
  • Page 225 You have not set the IP Set the IP address for the Internal Print address for the Internal Print Server using EpsonNet WinAssist, Server. MacAssist, the printer’s control panel, or the arp/ping commands. You can check the IP address on a network status sheet. See “Configuring Your Printer Using EpsonNet WinAssist”...
  • Page 226 An extra account is generated when using the dial-up network. Cause What to do NetWare is set to Enable even Set NetWare to Disable in the NetWare though you are not using the screen of the EpsonNet WebAssist. NetWare. How to acquire an IP address. In order to acquire your IP address, you need to apply with the NIC (Network Information Center) in your country.

  • Page 227: Problems Specific To Your Network Environment

    Cause What to do When you print with Open the printer’s properties and click NetBEUI or IPP, EPSON the Optional Settings tab. Select the Status Monitor cannot be Update the Printer Option Information used.

  • Page 228: Windows Nt Environment

    Cause What to do When you print with Open the printer’s properties and click NetBEUI or IPP, EPSON the Optional Settings tab. Select the Status Monitor cannot be Update the Printer Option Information used.

  • Page 229: Macintosh Environment

    CREATOR OWNER has been Add CREATOR OWNER by clicking the deleted from the Printer Add button on the Printer Permissions Permissions list, or dialog box, or set CREATOR OWNER to CREATOR OWNER is set to Manage Documents (default setting). Print or No Access. Macintosh environment Printers do not appear in the Chooser.

  • Page 230: Netware Environment

    NetWare environment Nothing prints even though clients have sent data to the printer. Cause What to do Clients may not be registered, Make sure clients are registered as users or the Internal Print Server of the print queue and the print server. may not be logged in to the Also, make sure the Internal Print Server NetWare server.

  • Page 231: Reformatting The Hard Disk Drive

    The printer is not in the same To search for Internal Print Servers in segment as the computer other segments, use the Search Options where you installed of EpsonNet WinAssist. EpsonNet WinAssist. You have not logged in to the From the computer in which EpsonNet target NetWare server with WinAssist is installed, log in to the target supervisor privileges.

  • Page 232: Disabling The Standby Mode

    Disabling the Standby Mode If the printer receives no data for 30 minutes, it enters the Standby mode. In this mode, the printer begins warming up as soon as you send a print job; it then warms up and is ready to print in about 65 seconds at rated voltage.

  • Page 233: Appendix A Tips For Administrators

    Appendix A Tips for Administrators Instructions on Using a Dial-Up Router This section describes instructions on using a dial-up router. If DHCP is used to assign an IP address to the printer, you need to change the printer port setting every time you turn on the printer.

  • Page 234: Using The Printer Software With Windows

    3. To access the printer driver from Windows, click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers. Next, right-click the EPSON AL-CXXXX Advanced icon and then select Properties. 4. Click the Optional Settings tab. 5. Click Register. The Register to HDD dialog box appears.

  • Page 235: Deleting The Form Overlay Data In The Hard Disk Drive

    2. To access the printer driver from Windows, click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers. Next, right-click the EPSON AL-CXXXX Advanced icon and then select Properties. 3. Select the Optional Settings tab. 4. Click the Delete button.

  • Page 236: Epsonnet Webmanager

    EpsonNet NDPS Gateway EpsonNet NDPS Gateway is a gateway software that you can use to print and monitor the printer status of the EPSON printer in the NDPS (Novell Distributed Print Services) environment of NetWare. Use the Setup tool of EpsonNet NDPS Gateway to upload the printer driver to Resource Management Service (RMS).

  • Page 237: Uninstalling Software

    Right-click the printer's icon in the My Network Places folder and select Properties. You can check the brief information of the Internal Print Server. To use this function, the Universal Plug and Play must be installed on Windows Me. For information on how to install Universal Plug and Play, see the Windows Me online help.

  • Page 238: Windows Xp

    Windows XP 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Add or Remove Programs. 2. Click the Change or Remove Programs icon. 3. Select the utility you want to uninstall, and then click the Change/Remove button. 4. When the “Are you sure you want to completely remove ’xxxxxxx’...

  • Page 239: Appendix B Setting An Ip Address For The Printer

    Appendix B Setting an IP Address for the Printer Setting an IP Address on the Printer’s Control Panel After connecting the printer to the network, you need to set the IP address for the Internal Print Server. To set the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway from the control panel, follow the steps below.
  • Page 240 6. Press the Up or Down button until Get IP Address = Auto appears. Press the Enter button and then the Up or Down button to change to Get IP Address = Panel . Then press the Enter button. You can use the following methods to get an IP address.

  • Page 241: Network Menu

    Print a network status sheet to confirm the new IP address. Note: You must first set the IP address before using EpsonNet WebAssist. See the Reference Guide for more information about settings on the printer’s control panel. Network Menu These items are for making network settings on the printer’s control panel.
  • Page 242 Note: To activate Network Menu settings, you must turn off the printer for more than five seconds then turn it back on. Or, you can perform a Reset All operation, as explained in “Reset Menu” in the Reference Guide. Resetting the printer erases all print jobs. Make sure the Ready light is not flashing when you reset the printer.

  • Page 243: Aux Menu

    AUX Menu This menu allows you to control the optional interface settings from the printer’s control panel. Item Settings (default in bold) AUX I/F On, Off AUX Config* No, Yes Get IPAddress** Panel, Auto, PING IP Byte 1** 0 to 255 IP Byte 2** 0 to 255 IP Byte 3**...

  • Page 244: Setting An Ip Address Using The Arp/Ping Command

    ** Available only when Yes is selected as the AUX Config setting. AUX I/F Allows you to activate or deactivate the AUX interface when an optional interface card is installed. Buffer Size Determines the amount of memory to be used for receiving data and printing data.

  • Page 245: Checking The Lan

    Before you start, you need the following information: A valid IP address for the Internal Print Server. Ask your system administrator for an IP address which does not cause conflicts with any other device on the network. If you are the system administrator, choose an address within your subnet which does not conflict with any other device.

  • Page 246: Setting And Checking The New Ip Address

    If you press Ctrl-C, you may see something like this: 192:168:192:168 PING Statistics 3 packets transmitted, 0 packets received, 100% packet loss Again, the exact wording of the message you see may differ from this, depending on your operating system. If you cannot “ping”...
  • Page 247 3. The Internal Print Server should now respond to the ping. If it does not, you may have incorrectly typed the MAC address or the IP address in the arp -s command. Double-check and try again. If none of these actions are effective, re-initialize the Internal Print Server and try again.
  • Page 248 Setting an IP Address for the Printer...

  • Page 249: Appendix C Specifications

    Appendix C Specifications Network Software NetWare 3.x, 4.x, 5.x, or 6.0 EtherTalk (AppleTalk) TCP/IP NetBEUI Network Connectors IEEE 802.3 10BaseT/100BaseTX STP (shielded twisted-pair) cable via RJ-45 connector Note: The RJ-45 connector cannot be connected to the phone line connection. Specifications...
  • Page 250 Specifications...

  • Page 251: Index

    Index Numerics WinAssist, 41, 43, 49 100Base-TX, 3 10Base/100Base light, 11 10Base-T, 3 ftp, 144 AppleTalk, 58, 71, 198 Initializing the printer, 13 arp, 234, 236 Installation EpsonNet Direct Print, 148 EpsonNet Internet Print, 162 EpsonNet MacAssist, 69 Bindery emulation, 107, 108 EpsonNet NDPS Gateway, 123 EpsonNet WebManager, 209 EpsonNet WinAssist, 42...
  • Page 252 NDPS, 122 SAP Name, 129 NDPS Manager, 125 Search Options, 65, 66 NDPS Printer Agent, 125, 126, 127 Setting the IP address, 229, 234 NDS, 107 SNMP, 3, 62, 199, 200 NetBEUI, 57, 198 Subnet mask, 46, 177 NET USE command, 80, 87, 93, 97 NetWare, 51, 195 3.x, 108, 110 TCP/IP, 44, 50, 175, 197...

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