Epson Printer C82378 User Manual

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C82378  
EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx External Print Server  
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Administrator’s Manual  
NPD0420-00  
DECLARATION of CONFORMITY  
According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and  
Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B  
Personal Computers:  
We:  
Epson America, Inc.  
Located at:  
MS 3-13  
3840 Kilroy Airport Way  
Long Beach, CA 90806  
Telephone: (562)290-5254  
Declareundersoleresponsibilitythat theproductidentifiedherein, complies  
with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each  
product marketed, is identical to the representative unit tested and found to  
be compliant with the standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the  
equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation  
accepted, due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as  
required by 47CFR §2.909 Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this  
device must accept any interference received, including interference that  
may cause undesired operation.  
Trade Name:  
Type of Product:  
Model:  
EPSON  
Print Server  
EU-44  
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Contents  
Introduction  
About Your Print Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Supported Epson Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Features of the Print Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Print Server Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
About the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Terms and Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Chapter 1 Installing Components on Your Computer  
About Installing Components on Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Windows Me/98/95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Windows XP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Windows Server 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Windows NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
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Chapter 2 How to Set Up the Print Server  
Connecting the Print Server to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Installing EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
For Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
For Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Setting an IP Address Using EpsonNet WinAssist . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Setting an IP Address Using EpsonNet MacAssist . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Chapter 3 EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility  
About EpsonNet WinAssist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Timeout option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Search method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Search options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Firmware update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
Details of the Configuration Dialog Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
NetWare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
MS Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68  
AppleTalk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
IPP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72  
SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
About Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75  
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Chapter 4 EpsonNet MacAssist Configuration Utility  
About EpsonNet MacAssist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77  
Menu Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77  
Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79  
Network path search setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79  
Search options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80  
Details of the Configuration Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82  
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82  
TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83  
AppleTalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87  
IPP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88  
About Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89  
Configuring the Print Server Using EpsonNet MacAssist EasySetup  
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Chapter 5 Installing the Printer Driver  
Windows Me/98/95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95  
LPR printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95  
Internet printing (Windows 98/95) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95  
Internet printing (Windows Me) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96  
Microsoft Network Shared printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97  
Installing a printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98  
Using the NET USE command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99  
Windows XP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100  
LPR printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100  
Internet printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103  
Microsoft Network Shared printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104  
Installing a printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105  
Using the NET USE command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106  
Windows Server 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107  
LPR printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107  
Internet printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109  
Microsoft Network Shared printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111  
Installing a printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111  
Using the NET USE command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112  
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Windows 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113  
LPR printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113  
Internet printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115  
Microsoft Network Shared printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116  
Installing a printer driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117  
Using the NET USE command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118  
Windows NT 4.0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119  
LPR printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119  
Internet printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120  
Microsoft Network Shared printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120  
Installing a printer driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121  
Using the NET USE command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122  
Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123  
Mac OS 8.x to 9.x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123  
Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124  
OS/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125  
LPR printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125  
NetBEUI printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129  
Chapter 6 Settings for NetWare Server  
Introduction to NetWare Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131  
Supported systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131  
About modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132  
Instructions for Using NetWare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133  
Using Bindery Print Server (NetWare 3.x/4.x) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135  
Using NDS Print Server (NetWare 4.x/5.x/6.0) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136  
Using Remote Printer Mode (NetWare 3.x) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137  
Using Bindery Remote Printer Mode  
(NetWare 4.x) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141  
Using NDS Remote Printer Mode (NetWare 4.x/5.x/6.0). . . . . . 144  
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Using the NDPS Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150  
Outline of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151  
Making the printer environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151  
Creating an NDPS Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152  
Creating a Printer Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153  
Configuring for NetWare using EpsonNet WinAssist . . . . .155  
Setting the printer on client workstations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156  
Instructions for Using a Dial-Up Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157  
Using a dial-up network in each mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157  
When there is a primary server at the dial-up destination .158  
When there is a primary server in the local network . . . . . .159  
Chapter 7 Settings for UNIX  
Introduction to UNIX Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161  
lpr filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161  
Setting Up Different UNIX Systems Using the lpr Command . . .162  
Setting up for SunSoft Solaris 2.4 or later . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163  
Setting up for SunOS 4.1.4 or later. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164  
Setting up for IBM AIX 3.2.5 or later and 4.1.3 or later. . . . .165  
Setting up for HP/UX 9.05 or later . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166  
Setting up for SCO UNIX 4.2 or later (Open Server). . . . . . .167  
Using the ftp Command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169  
Chapter 8 EpsonNet Direct Print  
About EpsonNet Direct Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171  
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172  
Installing EpsonNet Direct Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172  
Setting Up Your Printer Using EpsonNet Direct Print . . . . . . . . .173  
Adding a printer located in the same segment . . . . . . . . . . .174  
Adding a printer beyond a router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175  
Adding a printer from the Printers folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177  
Installing the printer driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179  
Configuring the Printer Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180  
Windows Me/98/95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180  
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Chapter 9 EpsonNet Internet Print  
About EpsonNet Internet Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183  
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183  
Installing EpsonNet Internet Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184  
Setting Up Your Printer Using EpsonNet Internet Print . . . . . . . 184  
Windows 98/95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185  
Windows NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190  
Status Alert Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193  
Chapter 10 EpsonNet WebAssist  
About EpsonNet WebAssist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195  
Supported Web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195  
About Web browser setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196  
Configuring the Print Server Using EpsonNet WebAssist. . . . . . 196  
Opening Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202  
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202  
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203  
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204  
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204  
Configuration - Network Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205  
NetWare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205  
TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206  
AppleTalk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208  
MS Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208  
IPP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209  
SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210  
Optional Screens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211  
Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211  
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211  
Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212  
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Chapter 11 EpsonNet WebManager  
About EpsonNet WebManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213  
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214  
EpsonNet WebManager Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215  
EpsonNet WebManager Operating Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216  
Installing EpsonNet WebManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218  
Starting EpsonNet WebManager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219  
Opening the Online Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220  
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting  
General Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221  
Problems Specific to Your Network Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . .225  
Windows Me/98/95 environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225  
Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT environment. . . . . . . .226  
Macintosh environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227  
NetWare environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227  
Initializing the Print Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229  
Appendix A Tips for Administrator  
Selecting a Printing Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231  
Printing from Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231  
Printing from Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232  
Features of the Printing Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232  
LPR (TCP/IP) printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232  
Internet printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233  
Microsoft Network Shared printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233  
Setting an IP Address Using the arp/ping Command . . . . . . . . .234  
Checking the LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235  
Setting and checking the new IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236  
Instructions on Using a Dial-Up Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237  
Function of Universal Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238  
Uninstalling Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239  
Windows Me/98/95/2000/NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239  
Windows XP/Server 2003. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239  
Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240  
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Appendix B Specifications  
Print Server Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241  
Regulatory Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241  
Reliability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242  
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242  
Network Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242  
Regulatory Approvals for AC Adapter A120H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243  
Regulatory Approvals for AC Adapter A192H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244  
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Introduction  
About Your Print Server  
The EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx External Print Server is a print  
server that lets you connect an Epson printer equipped with a  
parallel interface directly to your network. Just attach the print  
server to your printer’s parallel interface connector, and connect  
it anywhere on your network.  
Because the print server supports multiple protocols and  
automatically detects protocols on your network, you can print  
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from Microsoft Windows , Apple Macintosh , UNIX , and  
IBM OS/2TM applications.  
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Use EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist/WebAssist, the  
configurationutilitiesprovidedwithyourproduct, toquicklyand  
easily configure the print server to use protocols such as TCP/IP,  
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NetWare, NetBEUI, AppleTalk , IPP, and SNMP.  
Note:  
The EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist/WebAssist utility configures the  
print server to work only with protocols that exist on your network. This  
does not imply that you can use all of the above-mentioned protocols on  
your network or operating system. The protocols that the print server  
can use may vary depending on the operating system and the network  
configuration.  
Introduction  
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Important Safety Instructions  
Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference.  
Do not install or uninstall the print server with wet hands.  
Be careful not to drop or crush the print server when  
installing.  
Keep the print server away from humidity and dust.  
Do not allow children to handle the print server.  
When installing or uninstalling the print server, be sure to  
remove the Ethernet cable, turn off your printer, and then  
unplug an AC adapter to avoid electric shock.  
Avoid using the print server if there is smoke, strange smell,  
or strange sound; otherwise this could cause fire or electric  
shock. Instead, immediately turn off the printer, unplug an  
AC adapter, and then contact your Epson dealer. Do not  
repair it yourself because this is dangerous.  
Do not disassemble or modify the print server unless  
specifically instructed in the guide. This could cause injury,  
electric shock, or fire.  
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Introduction  
About This Guide  
This User’s Guide contains information about using the print  
server on a network. It includes how to set up the print server,  
install the configuration software, and modify network settings  
of your printer and computers.  
For information about your printer, see the manual shipped with  
your printer.  
Note:  
This guide is written for network administrators, and many of the  
steps included here require detailed network knowledge and  
administrator rights.  
The term network administrator refers to the person responsible for  
maintaining the network. “Administrator” is synonymous with  
“Supervisor” in this guide.  
The term “print server” refers to the EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx  
External Print Server in this guide.  
Some screen shots in this guide may list a printer name other than  
your printer. This difference does not alter the instructions.  
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes  
Warnings  
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.  
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Cautions  
must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.  
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Notes  
contain important information and useful tips on the operation of the  
print server.  
Introduction  
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Package Contents  
Your print server package includes the following items:  
Print server (The utility EpsonNet WebAssist is pre-installed  
on this server.)  
Software CD-ROM containing:  
-- EpsonNet WinAssist  
-- EpsonNet MacAssist  
-- EpsonNet Direct Print  
-- EpsonNet Internet Print  
-- EpsonNet WebManager  
-- EpsonNet Install Wizard  
-- Administrator’s Manual (PDF-format manual)  
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-- Adobe Acrobat Reader (for Windows only)  
An AC adapter and cable  
Caution:  
Only use the AC adapter shipped with this package to supply  
power to the print server.  
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Note:  
You need to supply items such as a computer with an Ethernet network  
interface, an Epson printer with a parallel interface, and an Ethernet  
cable (Category 5 shielded twisted-pair cable).  
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Introduction  
Operating Environment  
The print server supports the following environments.  
OS  
Version  
Protocol  
Windows 98  
Windows 98 SE  
Windows 95  
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TCP/IP (using EpsonNet Direct  
Print)  
IPP (using EpsonNet Internet  
Print)  
NetBEUI  
Windows Me  
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TCP/IP (using EpsonNet Direct  
Print)  
IPP  
NetBEUI  
Windows XP  
(Home,  
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TCP/IP (using LPR or Standard  
TCP/IP Port)  
Professional)  
IPP  
Windows Server  
2003  
Windows 2000  
(Professional,  
Server)  
Windows NT® 4.0  
with Support Pack 5  
or higher  
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TCP/IP (using LRP)  
IPP (using EpsonNet Internet  
Print)  
NetBEUI  
Macintosh  
NetWare  
Mac OS X 10.x,  
8.6 to 9.x  
AppleTalk  
3.x  
Bindery mode  
4.x/IntranetWare  
NDS mode  
Bindery emulation mode  
5.x/6.0  
NDS Queue-based print  
system  
NDPS  
Introduction  
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OS  
Version  
Protocol  
OS/2 (OS/2 WarpTM  
Connect, OS/2  
Warp Server)  
V3  
V4  
TCP/IP (lprportd)  
NetBEUI  
UNIX  
Sun OS 4.1.4 or  
later: SPARCTM  
lpr, ftp  
SunSoft SolarisTM  
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.  
The multi-user environment of Mac OS 9 is not supported.  
If you use the printer in a dial-up router environment, you must set  
an IP address for the printer. Make sure the IP address is suitable  
for the segment; an incorrect IP address may generate unexpected  
dial-up.  
Supported Epson Printers  
The print server can be installed on most Epson printers with a  
parallel interface.  
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Introduction  
Features of the Print Server  
Connects an Epson printer equipped with a parallel interface  
connector to the network.  
Supports multiple protocols, such as TCP/IP, NetWare,  
NetBEUI, AppleTalk, and IPP.  
Supports100Basefullduplex,100Basehalfduplex,10Basefull  
duplex, and 10Base half duplex.  
Supports DHCP.  
Supports Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) that  
assigns an IP address automatically to the print server even if  
there is no DHCP server on the network.  
Supports the Dynamic DNS function.  
Supports SNMP and MIB.  
Introduction  
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Print Server Operation  
The status lights and status sheet provide you with important  
information about the operation and configuration of the print  
server.  
RJ-45 connector  
DC-IN connector  
Status sheet button  
Status lights  
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Introduction  
 
Status and Data lights  
The print server has two lights (Status and Data), which indicate  
the current operating status of the print server when you first turn  
on the printer, during normal operation, and when errors occur.  
TheStatuslighthasthreecolors(red, green, andorange). TheData  
light is green.  
The status lights indicate the print server status, as follows:  
Status light  
Red  
Data light  
On  
Print server status  
Initializing  
Red flashing  
On  
Error status  
Red Status light and green Data light  
flashing alternately  
Firmware update mode  
Green  
On  
Ready (10M link)  
Green  
Flashing  
On  
Receiving packets (10M link)  
Ready (100M link)  
Orange  
Orange  
Flashing  
Receiving packets (100M link)  
Status sheet button  
The first time you use the print server after installing or  
reinstalling it, turn on the printer while holding down the status  
sheet button for about ten seconds to initialize the print server.  
The length of time needed to hold down the status sheet button  
varies depending on the printer model.  
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Before you start configuring the print server, be sure to press and  
hold down the status sheet button on the print server for one to  
two seconds to print a status sheet. A status sheet provides  
important information about the print server, such as MAC  
address, printer settings, and the printer’s current status. Press  
the status sheet button once to print a simple status sheet, or twice  
to print a full status sheet. You cannot print a status sheet when  
the printer has already started printing, or when it is offline or not  
ready to print.  
Note:  
If the printer does not print a status sheet, make sure the printer is online  
and no print jobs are being processed, and then wait a minute. If it still  
does not print a status sheet, turn the printer off, wait until the status  
lights go out, and then turn it back on again. The status sheet can be  
printed one minute after the printer finishes warming up.  
Caution:  
After turning off the printer, wait until the status lights go out  
beforeturningtheprinterbackon;otherwise, theprintservermay  
not work correctly.  
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10/100 connector  
ThisconnectorisusedtoconnectanEthernetcabletothenetwork.  
You can use this cable for both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX.  
Caution:  
You must use a Category 5 shielded twisted-pair cable to connect  
the print server to prevent malfunction.  
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DCIN connector  
Plug the AC adapter into the print server’s DC-IN connector.  
Caution:  
You must use the AC adapter shipped with this package.  
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Introduction  
About the Software  
EpsonNet WinAssist is a Windows-based configuration  
utility for administrators that allows you to configure the  
print server for TCP/IP, NetWare, MS Network, AppleTalk,  
49.  
EpsonNet MacAssist is a Macintosh-based configuration  
utility for administrators that allows you to configure the  
print server for TCP/IP, AppleTalk, and IPP. See “About  
EpsonNet WebAssist is a web-based configuration utility  
that allows you to configure the print server for TCP/IP,  
NetWare, MS Network, AppleTalk, IPP, and SNMP. See  
EpsonNet Direct Print is a utility that enables TCP/IP  
printing for Windows Me, 98, or 95. See “About EpsonNet  
EpsonNet Internet Print is a utility that supports printing  
across the Internet using Internet Printing Protocol for  
EpsonNet WebManager is a web-based utility that helps  
network administrators to easily manage network devices.  
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Terms and Concepts  
Configuration -- a prepared set of conditions for proper operation  
of a device. Configuring the print server is to prepare it to work  
with protocols available on a network.  
DHCP — a dynamic host configuration protocol. It is a protocol  
that assigns dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network.  
EtherTalk — the communication protocol of AppleTalk  
governing Ethernet transmissions  
ftp — a TCP/IP application protocol for file transfer  
lpd — a TCP/IP remote printing protocol application  
Print queue — a location where a print job is stored as a file, until  
the print server sends the job to the assigned printer  
Protocol — a set of rules that control how data or information is  
exchanged through a network. Computers and software cannot  
communicate with each other using different protocols.  
Remote printer — a shared printer connected elsewhere on the  
network, but under the control of a NetWare print server  
TCP/IP — Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, a  
layer of protocols that provides communication between nodes  
on a network  
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Introduction  
Overview  
This section describes the general procedure on how to set up the  
print server for use on a network.  
1. Check the print server operation.  
Check the functions and operations of the print server, such as  
status lights, status sheet button, and RJ-45 connector. See “Print  
2. Install the necessary components on the computer.  
Make sure the necessary components (such as TCP/IP, NetBEUI,  
etc.) are installed on the computer, and network settings (such as  
the IP address, subnet mask, etc.) of the computer is set. See  
details.  
3. Connect the print server to the network.  
Connecttheprintservertothenetwork. SeeConnectingthePrint  
4. Install EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist on the computer.  
Install EpsonNet WinAssist or MacAssist on the computer to  
configure the print server. See “Installing EpsonNet  
5. Set an IP address for the print server using EpsonNet  
Win/MacAssist.  
Assign an IP address to the print server, using EpsonNet  
WinAssist or MacAssist. For Windows users, see “Setting an IP  
Introduction  
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6. Configure the network settings of the print server using  
EpsonNet Win/MacAssist.  
Configure the print server for TCP/IP, AppleTalk, MS Network,  
etc. using EpsonNet WinAssist or MacAssist. For Windows users,  
7. Select a printing method.  
Select a printing method appropriate for your network  
environment and operating system. If you are not sure, see  
8. Install the printer driver.  
Install the printer driver from the CD-ROM that comes with the  
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Chapter 1  
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Installing Components on Your Computer  
About Installing Components on Your  
Computer  
Before configuring the print server and printing from the  
computer, you need to install the necessary components (such as  
TCP/IP, NetBEUI, etc.) and assign an IP address and subnet mask  
for your computer, depending on the printing method you want  
to use. See the section in this chapter appropriate for your  
operating system.  
Windows Me/98/95  
For Windows Me/98/95, use the following procedure to install  
the necessary components.  
Note:  
The Windows Me/98/95 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.  
Installing Components on Your Computer  
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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 they are already  
installed, go to the next chapter.  
The following table lists the components required for  
configuring the print server with EpsonNet WinAssist.  
EpsonNet WinAssist’s setting screens  
TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap)  
MS Network  
Necessary components  
TCP/IP  
NetBEUI or TCP/IP  
NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap)  
Latest Novell Client  
downloaded from the Novell  
Web site  
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Installing Components on Your Computer  
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.  
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Thefollowingtableliststhecomponentsrequiredfornetwork  
printing.  
Printing method  
Necessary components  
LPR or Internet printing  
TCP/IP  
Microsoft Network Shared  
printing  
TCP/IP or NetBEUI  
Client for Microsoft Networks  
Printing via NetWare server  
Latest Novell Client downloaded  
from the Novell Web site  
3. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Add to  
install them, as described below.  
For LPR or Internet printing:  
Select Protocoland then click Add. Select Microsoftfrom the  
Manufacturers list and TCP/IP from the Network Protocols  
list. Then click OK.  
For Microsoft Network Shared printing:  
Select Protocoland then click Add. Select Microsoftfrom the  
Manufacturers list and TCP/IP from the Network Protocols  
list. Then click OK.  
To use NetBEUI, select Protocol and then click Add. Select  
Microsoft from the Manufacturers list and NetBEUI from the  
Network Protocols list. Then click OK.  
Select Client and then click Add. Select Microsoft from the  
Manufacturers list and Client for Microsoft Networks from  
the Network Clients list. Then click OK.  
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For printing via NetWare server:  
Download the latest Novell Client from the Novell Web site  
and install it on the computer. Also, be sure to install IPX. See  
the Novell Web site for detailed information.  
4. For LPR, Internet, Microsoft Network Shared printing:  
Double-click TCP/IP on the Configuration menu to open the  
TCP/IP Properties dialog box. Set the IP address, the subnet  
mask, etc. and then click OK.  
5. Restart the computer.  
The necessary components are now installed. Go to the next  
Windows XP  
For Windows XP, use the following procedure to install the  
necessary components.  
Note:  
The Windows XP 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, highlight Control Panel, and then click Network  
and Internet Connections. Select Network Connections.  
2. Under LAN or High-Speed Internet, click the Local Area  
Connection icon.  
3. Under Network Tasks, click Change settings of this  
connection.  
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4. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. If  
they are already installed, go to the next chapter.  
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The following table lists the components required for  
configuring the print server with EpsonNet WinAssist.  
EpsonNet WinAssist’s setting screens  
TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap)  
MS Network  
Necessary components  
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)  
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)  
NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap)  
Latest Novell Client  
downloaded from the Novell  
Web site  
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Thefollowingtableliststhecomponentsrequiredfornetwork  
printing.  
Printing method  
Necessary components  
LPR or Internet printing  
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)  
Microsoft Network Shared  
printing  
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)  
Client for Microsoft Networks  
Printing via NetWare server  
Latest Novell Client downloaded  
from the Novell Web site  
5. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Install to  
install them, as described below.  
For LPR or Internet printing:  
InternetProtocol(TCP/IP)isinstalledbydefault. Youcannot  
add or delete it.  
For Microsoft Network Shared printing:  
Select Client and then click Add. Select Client for Microsoft  
Networks and then click OK.  
For printing via NetWare server:  
Download the latest Novell Client from the Novell Web site  
and install it on the computer. Also, be sure to install IPX. See  
the Novell Web site for detailed information.  
6. For LPR, Internet, Microsoft Network Shared printing:  
Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) 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 next  
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Windows Server 2003  
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For Windows Server 2003, use the following procedure to install  
the necessary components.  
Note:  
The Windows Server 2003 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 Control Panel, and then point to  
Network Connections. Select Local Area Connections.  
2. Click the Properties button.  
3. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. If  
they are already installed, go to the next chapter.  
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The following table lists the components required for  
configuring the print server with EpsonNet WinAssist.  
EpsonNet WinAssist’s setting screens  
TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap)  
MS Network  
Necessary components  
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)  
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)  
NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap)  
Latest Novell Client  
downloaded from the Novell  
Web site  
Thefollowingtableliststhecomponentsrequiredfornetwork  
printing.  
Printing method  
Necessary components  
LPR or Internet printing  
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)  
Microsoft Network Shared  
printing  
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)  
Client for Microsoft Networks  
Printing via NetWare server  
Latest Novell Client downloaded  
from the Novell Web site  
4. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Install to  
install them, as described below.  
For LPR or Internet printing:  
InternetProtocol(TCP/IP)isinstalledbydefault. Youcannot  
add or delete it.  
For Microsoft Network Shared printing:  
Select Client and then click Add. Select Client for Microsoft  
Networks and then click OK.  
For printing via NetWare server:  
Download the latest Novell Client from the Novell Web site  
and install it on the computer. Also, be sure to install IPX. See  
the Novell Web site for detailed information.  
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5. For LPR, Internet, Microsoft Network Shared printing:  
Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) 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.  
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6. Restart the computer.  
The necessary components are now installed. Go to the next  
Windows 2000  
For Windows 2000, use the following procedure to install the  
necessary components.  
Note:  
The Windows 2000 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 Network and  
Dial-up Connections. The Network and Dial-up  
Connections screen appears.  
2. Right-click the desired network connection and then select  
Properties.  
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3. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. If  
they are already installed, go to the next chapter.  
The following table lists the components required for  
configuring the print server with EpsonNet WinAssist.  
EpsonNet WinAssist’s setting screens  
TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap)  
MS Network  
Necessary components  
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)  
NetBEUI or Internet Protocol  
(TCP/IP)  
NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap)  
Latest Novell Client  
downloaded from the Novell  
Web site  
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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.  
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Thefollowingtableliststhecomponentsrequiredfornetwork  
printing.  
Printing method  
Necessary components  
LPR or Internet printing  
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)  
Microsoft Network Shared  
printing  
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) or NetBEUI  
Client for Microsoft Networks  
Printing via NetWare server  
Latest Novell Client downloaded  
from the Novell Web site  
4. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Install to  
install them, as described below.  
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:  
Select Protocol and then click Add. In the Select Network  
Protocol dialog box, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and  
then click OK.  
To use NetBEUI, select Protocol and then click Add. Select  
NetBEUI Protocol and then click OK.  
Select Client and then click Add. Select Client for Microsoft  
Networks and then click OK.  
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For printing via NetWare server:  
Download the latest Novell Client from the Novell Web site  
and install it on the computer. Also, be sure to install IPX. See  
the Novell Web site for detailed information.  
5. For LPR, Internet, Microsoft Network Shared printing:  
Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) on the  
Configuration menu to open the TCP/IP Properties dialog  
box. Set the IP address, the subnet mask, etc. and then click  
OK.  
6. Restart the computer.  
The necessary components are now installed. Go to the next  
Windows NT 4.0  
For Windows NT 4.0, use the following procedure to install the  
necessary components.  
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. Double-click the Network icon in the Control Panel.  
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3. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. If  
they are already installed, go to the next chapter.  
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EpsonNet WinAssist’s setting screens  
TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap)  
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Necessary components  
TCP/IP  
NetBEUI or TCP/IP  
NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap)  
Latest Novell Client  
downloaded from the Novell  
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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.  
Thefollowingtableliststhecomponentsrequiredfornetwork  
printing.  
Printing method  
Necessary components  
LPR or Internet printing  
Protocols menu: TCP/IP  
Services menu: Microsoft TCP/IP Printing  
Microsoft Network  
Shared printing  
Protocols menu: TCP/IP or NetBEUI  
Services menu: Workstation  
Printing via NetWare  
server  
Latest Novell Client downloaded from the  
Novell Web site  
4. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Add to  
install them, as described below.  
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.  
For Microsoft Network Shared 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.  
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To use NetBEUI, select the Protocols tab and then click Add.  
Select NetBEUI from the list and then click OK.  
Select the Services tab and then click Add. Select  
Workstation from the list and then click OK.  
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Download the latest Novell Client from the Novell website  
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the Novell Web site for detailed information.  
5. Restart the computer.  
The necessary components are now installed. Go to the next  
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Macintosh  
To assign an IP address and subnet mask to your Macintosh,  
follow the steps below.  
Note:  
You can print using only the AppleTalk protocol and configure the print  
server with EpsonNet MacAssist. In Mac OS 8.6 to9.x, select Ethernet  
or Built-in Ethernet on the AppleTalk Control Panel. Then configure  
the print server with EpsonNet MacAssist. In OS X, AppleTalk must  
be enabled and EPSON AppleTalk must be selected in Print Center.  
Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x  
1. From the Apple menu, select Control Panel, and then  
Appletalk.  
2. Set Connect via to Ethernet.  
3. Enable AppleTalk and other settings if necessary.  
4. Close the dialog box to save any changes.  
Mac OS X  
1. Select Network from System Preferences.  
2. Select Built-in Ethernet from the drop-down list.  
3. Enable AppleTalk and other settings if necessary.  
4. Click Apply Now, then close the dialog box to save any  
changes.  
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This chapter explains how to set up the print server. This includes  
connecting the print server to the network, installing EpsonNet  
WinAssist/MacAssist, and using EpsonNet WinAssist/  
MacAssist to assign an IP address to the print server.  
Connecting the Print Server to the Network  
Follow the steps below to connect the print server to the network.  
Warning:  
Before you install or uninstall the print server, be sure to turn off  
the printer and unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet to  
prevent electric shock.  
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operation.  
Be sure to use the AC adapter shipped with this package.  
1. Make sure the printer is turned off.  
2. Plug the print server into the printer’s parallel interface  
connector and secure it with the wire clips.  
3. Connect the network cable to the print server, and connect the  
other end to the network.  
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Note:  
Use a Category 5 twisted-pair cable to connect the print server  
to the network.  
The print server will automatically use DHCP to obtain an IP  
address. If it cannot get an IP address this way, it will use the  
private IP address of 192.168.192.168.  
Do not connect the print server and the computer directly. Be  
sure to use a hub to connect the print server to the network.  
4. Turn the printer on.  
5. Plug the AC adapter’s power cord into a grounded electrical  
outlet. Then connect it to the AC adapter. Be sure to use the  
AC adapter included with the print server.  
6. Press and hold down the status sheet button on the print  
server, then plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN connector on  
the print server. Continue to hold down the status sheet  
button for about ten seconds.  
Note:  
It can take up to one minute to initialize the print server. When it’s done  
initializing, its STATUS light turns green or orange.  
7. When the print server is done initializing, press the status  
sheet button again for about two seconds to print the status  
sheets. If the sheets print, the print server is installed correctly.  
Caution:  
Do not press the status sheet button while the red Status light  
and green Data light are on; otherwise, the print server will  
return to its factory default settings, and the network status  
sheet will not print correctly.  
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Beforedisconnectingtheprintserverfromtheprinter,always  
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Now, you can configure the print server for the network using  
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Installing EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist  
YouneedtoinstallEpsonNetWinAssistorMacAssisttoconfigure  
the print server.  
Note:  
Besure touseEpsonNetWinAssist/MacAssistincluded onthe Software  
CD-ROM shipped with this product.  
For Windows  
Install EpsonNet WinAssist on the computer to configure the  
print server.  
System requirements  
The following table lists the system requirements of EpsonNet  
WinAssist.  
Operating systems  
Windows Me/98/95  
Windows XP Professional/Home Edition  
Windows Server 2003  
Windows 2000 Server/Professional  
Windows NT 4.0 Server/Workstation with Service  
Pack 5.0 or higher  
Hard disk drive space  
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Installing EpsonNet WinAssist  
Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet WinAssist.  
Note:  
If youaddor delete protocols or services from your operating systemafter  
installing EpsonNet WinAssist, the program may not work correctly. If  
this happens, uninstall EpsonNet WinAssist and then install it again.  
1. Insert the Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.  
2. The EPSON Installation Program starts automatically.  
If the Installer dialog box does not appear, double-click  
SETUP.EXE on the CD-ROM.  
3. Select Install EpsonNet WinAssist, then click  
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4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.  
For Macintosh  
Install EpsonNet MacAssist on your Macintosh to configure the  
print server.  
System requirements  
The following table lists the system requirements of EpsonNet  
MacAssist.  
Operating systems  
Models  
Mac OS 10.x, 8.6 to 9.x  
Macintosh PowerPC/G3/G4/G5/iMac/eMac/  
PowerBook/iBook  
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Installing EpsonNet MacAssist  
Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet MacAssist.  
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1. Insert the Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.  
2. Mac OS 8.x to 9.x:  
Double-click the EpsonNet MacAssist folder, then the  
EpsonNet MacAssist Installer icon.  
Mac OS X:  
Double-click the Mac OS X folder, then the EpsonNet  
MacAssist folder, then the EpsonNet MacAssist Installer  
icon.  
Note:  
When the authentication dialog box to assign administrator rights  
appears, enter the user name and password, and then click OK.  
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.  
4. Restart your computer.  
Mac OS 8.x to 9.x:  
The MacAssistxxx folder, which contains the EpsonNet  
MacAssist icon and the EpsonNet MacAssist EasySetup  
icon, is created in the Applications folder.  
Mac OS X:  
TheEpsonNetMacAssistOSXx.xxfolder, whichcontainsthe  
EpsonNet MacAssist for OS X icon and the EpsonNet  
MacAssist OSX EasySetup icon, is created in the  
Applications folder.  
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WinAssist  
ThissectionexplainshowtouseEpsonNetWinAssisttoconfigure  
the print server.  
Note:  
Check that the necessary protocols are installed on the computer.  
Make sure the printer is turned on.  
The computer to use for the following steps must be in the same  
segment as the print server.  
The sample screens are taken from Windows 98 using EpsonNet  
WinAssist. Other systems may differ in appearance, but the  
instructions are the same, except as noted.  
1. Click Start, point to Programs or All Programs  
(Windows XP/Server 2003), then select EpsonNet WinAssist.  
Click EpsonNet WinAssist to start it.  
2. Select the printer you want to configure, then click  
Configuration or double-click the printer icon.  
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Note:  
If the same printer model name appears several times in the list,  
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which are found on the status sheet.  
You can search printers in other segments by using Search  
Options from the Tool menu. See “Search options” on page 53  
for more information.  
The Launch Browser button can be used only if a valid IP  
address is assigned to the printer.  
The print server does not have a default IP address. Be sure to  
assign a valid IP address manually or by using the DHCP  
server.  
3. Click the TCP/IP tab.  
Note:  
For information on other menus, see “Details of the Configuration  
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4. Select a method for specifying the IP address. If you select  
Automatic, DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP  
address automatically. If you want to set the IP address  
manually, select Manual instead.  
Note:  
The network administrator must confirm any changes made to  
the IP address settings.  
WhenAutomaticisselected,DHCPbecomesavailable.Touse  
the DHCP server, make sure it is installed on your computer  
and correctly configured. See your operating system’s online  
help for detailed instructions.  
If the Dynamic DNS function is not supported, we recommend  
that you select Manual and enter an IP address. If you select  
Automatic, the IP address of the print server changes every  
time you turn on the printer, and you need to change the printer  
port setting accordingly.  
5. If you want to get a private address between 169.254.1.1 and  
169.254.254.254 automatically when an IP address cannot be  
obtained by the DHCP server, leave the Set using Automatic  
Private IP Addressing (APIPA) check box selected.  
6. When setting an IP address using the ping command, select  
Set using PING. Do not select when setting an IP address with  
EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist/WebAssist; this prevents  
any unexpected change of the IP address.  
Note:  
Be sure not toselect thecheckboxwhen not using ping; this prevents  
an unexpected change of the IP address by EpsonNet WebManager.  
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7. To assign an IP address manually, enter the IP address, the  
subnet mask, and the default gateway. Be sure the IP address  
does not conflict with any other devices on the network.  
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If there is a server or a router functioning as a gateway, enter the IP  
address of the server or the router for the gateway address. If there  
is no gateway, leave the default values there.  
8. Click the Extended Settings button if you want to make  
extended settings, such as Dynamic DNS and Universal Plug  
and Play functions.  
Note:  
The check boxes are dimmed if the print server does not support the  
function.  
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9. Select Acquire DNS server address automatically if you  
want to acquire the DNS server address using the DHCP  
server.  
If you want to enter the DNS server address manually, click  
the Add button and then enter the IP address of the DNS  
server. Click OK.  
10. Select Acquire host name and domain name  
automatically if you want to acquire the host name and the  
domain name using the DHCP server.  
If you want to enter manually, enter the host name and the  
domain name in the text boxes.  
11. Select Register the network interface’s address to DNS  
serverif you want to register thehost name and domain name  
to the DNS server through the DHCP server that supports  
Dynamic DNS.  
If you want to register the host name and the domain name  
directly to the DNS server, select the Register directly to DNS  
server check box.  
12. Select Use Universal Plug and Play if you want to use the  
Universal Plug and Play function on Windows Me or future  
operating systems.  
Change the default Universal Plug and Play device name, if  
desired. This device name is used for versions of Windows  
that support the Universal Plug and Play function.  
13. After changing the settings, click OK.  
14. In the TCP/IP dialog box, click OK. The Password dialog box  
appears.  
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15. If you set a password, enter your password (up to 20  
characters) and then click OK to save the settings. If you are  
entering a password for the first time, click Change and set  
the password. See “About Password” on page 75 for more  
information.  
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Follow the on-screen instructions. After the update is  
complete, refresh the configuration by selecting Refreshfrom  
the View menu.  
Caution:  
Since it takes 2 or 3 minutes to send new settings to the print  
server, wait until an on-screen message appears to indicate  
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MacAssist  
ThissectionexplainshowtouseEpsonNetMacAssisttoconfigure  
the print server.  
Note:  
Make sure the printer is turned on.  
The computer to use for the following steps must be in the same  
segment as the print server.  
Make sure that Ethernet is selected for Connect via in the  
AppleTalk and TCP/IP control panels according to your network  
environment.  
1. Double-click the EpsonNet MacAssist icon.  
2. Select the printer you want to configure from the list and click  
Configure.  
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which are found on the status sheet.  
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more information.  
The Launch Browser button can be used only if a valid IP  
address is assigned to the printer.  
The print server does not have a default IP address. Be sure to  
assign a valid IP address manually or by using the DHCP  
server.  
3. Click the TCP/IP tab.  
Note:  
TCP/IP is not used for printing in Macintosh networks.  
For information on other menus, see “Details of the  
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4. Select a method for specifying the IP address. If you select  
Automatic, DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP  
address automatically. If you want to set the IP address  
manually, select Manual instead.  
Note:  
The network administrator must confirm any changes made to  
the IP address settings.  
WhenAutomaticisselected,DHCPbecomesavailable.Touse  
the DHCP server, make sure it is installed on your computer  
and correctly configured. See your operating system’s online  
help for detailed instructions.  
If the Dynamic DNS function is not supported, we recommend  
that you select Manual and enter an IP address. If you select  
Automatic, the IP address of the print server changes every  
time you turn on the printer, and you need to change the printer  
port setting accordingly.  
5. When setting an IP address using the ping command, select  
Set using PING. Do not select when setting an IP address with  
EpsonNet WinAssist, MacAssist, or WebAssist; this prevents  
any unexpected change of the IP address.  
Note:  
Be sure not toselect thecheckboxwhen not using ping; this prevents  
an unexpected change of the IP address by EpsonNet WebManager.  
6. If you want to get a private address between 169.254.1.1 and  
169.254.254.254 automatically when an IP address cannot be  
obtained by the DHCP server, leave Set using Automatic  
Private IP Addressing (APIPA) selected.  
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subnet mask, and the default gateway. Be sure the IP address  
does not conflict with any other devices on the network.  
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If there is a server or a router functioning as a gateway, enter the IP  
address of the server or the router for the gateway address. If there  
is no gateway, leave the default values there.  
8. Click the Extended Settings button if you want to make  
extended settings, such as Dynamic DNS and Universal Plug  
and Play functions.  
Note:  
The check boxes are dimmed if the print server does not support the  
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9. Select Acquire DNS server address automatically if you  
want to acquire the DNS server address using the DHCP  
server.  
If you want to enter the DNS server address manually, click  
the Add button and then enter the IP address of the DNS  
server. Click OK.  
10. Select Acquire host name and domain name  
automatically if you want to acquire the host name and the  
domain name using the DHCP server.  
If you want to enter manually, enter the host name and the  
domain name in the text boxes.  
11. Select Register the network interface’s address to DNS  
serverif you want to register thehost name and domain name  
to the DNS server through the DHCP server that supports  
Dynamic DNS.  
If you want to register the host name and the domain name  
directly to the DNS server, select Register directly to DNS  
server.  
12. Select Use Universal Plug and Play 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 versions of Windows  
that support the Universal Plug and Play function.  
13. After changing the settings, click OK.  
14. In the TCP/IP dialog box, click OK. The Password dialog box  
appears.  
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characters), then click OK to save the settings. If you are  
entering a password for the first time, click Change  
Password and set the password. For more information on  
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EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility  
About EpsonNet WinAssist  
EpsonNet WinAssist is a Windows-based configuration software  
for administrators to configure the print server for TCP/IP,  
NetWare, MS Network, AppleTalk, IPP, and SNMP.  
Note:  
Be sure to use EpsonNet WinAssist included on the Software  
CD-ROM shipped with this product.  
EpsonNet WinAssist installed on Windows XP/Server 2003 does  
not support NetBEUI as a search protocol, because the NetBEUI  
protocol is not officially supported on Windows XP/Server 2003.  
To set the IP address for OS/2 and UNIX, use the arp and ping  
commands. Formoreinformation, seeSettinganIPAddressUsing  
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.  
When configuring the print server for NetWare, use the IPX  
protocol and log in to the NetWare server or the NDS context with  
supervisor privileges.  
When you configure the print server for NetWare 5.x, you must log  
in to the NetWare server using an IPX connection. If you log in to  
theNetWareserverusinganIP connection, theNetWarescreenand  
the IPX trap setting of SNMP are not available.  
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Menu Bar  
EpsonNet WinAssist provides the following menus and  
sub-menus.  
Device menu:  
Configuration  
Configures the print server you have selected.  
Launch Browser  
Starts EpsonNet WebAssist to configure the print server you  
have selected. EpsonNet WebAssist is a utility that runs on a  
browser.  
Quit  
Quits EpsonNet WinAssist.  
View menu:  
Refresh  
Updates to the latest information by searching for the  
available printers again.  
Tool menu:  
Timeout  
Set the timeout value between 2 and 120 seconds. See  
“Timeout option” on page 51 for more information.  
Search Method  
Selecttheconnectionsandprotocolstousetosearchforaprint  
Search Options  
Configuresthe options for asearch withIPor IPX. SeeSearch  
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Firmware Update  
You can update the firmware and EpsonNet WebAssist. See  
the EpsonNet WinAssist online help for detailed information.  
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Help menu:  
Help Topic  
Opens EpsonNet WinAssist help.  
About EpsonNet WinAssist  
Displays the copyright and version information for EpsonNet  
WinAssist.  
Timeout option  
Set the length of time before a timeout occurs (between 2 and 120  
seconds). The default value is 6 seconds. A communication error  
occurs if this time is exceeded. If you set a larger value, it takes  
more time to search for the network printers. Therefore, change  
this value only if necessary.  
Select Refresh from the View menu or restart EpsonNet  
WinAssist for the settings to take effect.  
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Search method  
You can select the connections and protocols to search for a print  
server. You can select from the following: LAN connection using  
TCP/IP, IPX, and NetBEUI protocols, or USB connection.  
Select the Select All radio button to search for print servers with  
all the available connections and protocols, or select the Select  
Individually radio button to select the preferred connections and  
protocols.  
Select Refresh from the View menu or restart EpsonNet  
WinAssist for the settings to take effect.  
Note:  
EpsonNet WinAssist installed on Windows XP/Server 2003 does not  
support NetBEUI as a search protocol because the NetBEUI protocol is  
not officially supported on Windows XP/Server 2003.  
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Search Options-IP  
To search for print servers in other segments, set the specific  
network address and the subnet mask. The settings you modified  
on this screen do not affect the search parameters used for  
EpsonNet WinAssist EasySetup.  
Select Refresh from the View menu or restart EpsonNet  
WinAssist for the settings to take effect.  
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Search specified  
address  
Select this check box to search for a print server  
located outside the router.  
Network Address  
Enter the network address (valid range 0 to 255) of  
the print server you want to find. Enter 0 for the local  
address.  
Subnet Mask  
Enter the subnet mask of the IP address.  
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List box  
Displays network addresses and subnet masks that  
have been registered.  
Add button  
Registers a network address (up to 20 addresses).  
Do not add the network address if it is in the same  
segment.  
Remove button  
Removes a network address and its subnet mask  
from the List box.  
Note:  
Ifyoutrytoaddanincorrectnetworkaddress, thefollowingmessage  
appears: “The network address XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX that you  
entered will be added to the list as XXX.XXX.XXX.X. Add this  
address?” Check the correct network address and then click OK to  
add it.  
If you try to add the same network address, the message “This  
network address has already been registered” appears, which  
indicates this address cannot be added.  
Search Options-IPX  
WhenyoumanagetheprintserverwithIPX(NetWare), andwhen  
you want to configure the print server outside of the local  
network, set the network address of the print server. Select  
Refresh from the View menu or restart EpsonNet WinAssist for  
the settings to take effect.  
Note:  
To use this option, you need to log in to the NetWare server as a  
supervisor.  
When using a dial-up network, delete any unnecessary addresses  
from the Search Addresses list to prevent charges for any extra  
accounts.  
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Search specified  
addresses  
The display time can be reduced by selecting this  
check box and choosing the target networks; any  
unnecessary or unwanted information is then not  
obtained.  
Network Address List  
Search Addresses  
Add button  
Displays all current network addresses.  
Displays the network address to be searched.  
Select an address in Network Address List, and then  
click Add to add the address to Search Addresses  
(up to 256 addresses).  
Remove button  
Removes the selected address from the Search  
Addresses list.  
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Firmware update  
You can update the firmware and EpsonNet WebAssist. Since the  
firmware update function is for support purposes, usually you do  
not need to use this function. See the EpsonNet WinAssist online  
help for detailed information.  
Details of the Configuration Dialog Box  
Information  
The Information menu shows the various print server parameters  
as described below.  
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Explanations  
MAC Address  
Unique hardware address of the print server.  
You can check the MAC address on a status sheet.  
Hardware  
Version  
Hardware version of the print server  
Software Version  
Model Name  
Software version of the print server  
Product name of the printer attached to the print  
server  
Location  
Enter the location of the print server.  
Reverts to the factory default settings.  
Return to Default  
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Search Path  
OK  
Protocol used to search for the print server  
Updates the settings.  
Cancel  
Help  
Cancels any changes.  
Accesses help.  
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TCP/IP  
To use the printer in the TCP/IP environment, configure the print  
server using the following screen.  
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Explanations  
Method for specifying  
the IP address  
Select a method for specifying an IP address.  
When you select Automatic, an IP address,  
subnet mask, and default gateway are  
automatically assigned by the DHCP server.  
Note:  
IftheDynamicDNSfunctionisnotsupported, we  
recommend that you select Manual and then  
enter an IP address. This is because if you select  
Automatic, the IP address of the print server  
changes every time you turn on the printer so  
that you need to change the printer port setting  
accordingly.  
Set using Automatic  
Private IP Addressing  
(APIPA)  
Assigns a private IP address automatically even  
when there is no DHCP server on your network.  
It is dimmed if this function is not supported.  
Set using PING  
Select this check box when setting an IP address  
using the ping command. When not using the  
ping command, clear this check box.  
Note:  
Be sure to clear the check box when not using  
ping; this prevents any unexpected change of  
the IP address by EpsonNet WebManager.  
IP Address  
Enter an IP address for the print server. Be sure  
that the IP address is unique and does not  
conflict with any other device on the network.  
Subnet Mask  
Enter the subnet mask of the IP address.  
Enter the gateway address.  
Default Gateway  
Extended Settings  
button  
Click this button for extended settings such as  
Dynamic DNS and Universal Plug and Play. If  
both functions are not supported, this button is  
dimmed.  
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Extended Settings dialog box  
When you click the Extended Settings button on the TCP/IP  
menu, the following dialog box appears.  
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Acquire DNS server  
address automatically  
Select this check box if you want to acquire  
the DNS server address using the DHCP server.  
To enter the DNS server address manually,  
clear this check box. If the DNS is not  
supported, this check box is dimmed.  
DNS Server Addresses  
Displays the DNS server address. To enter the  
DNS server address, click the Add button.  
To edit the DNS server address, select the  
address and then click the Edit button.  
To delete the DNS server address, select the  
address and then click the Delete button.  
Acquire host name and  
domain name  
automatically  
Select this check box if you want to acquire a  
host name and domain name from the DHCP  
server.  
Host Name  
Enter the host name supported by the  
DynamicDNS(between2and63characters).  
The total number of characters of the host  
name and the domain name must not  
exceed 251.  
Domain Name  
Leaveitblankorentertwoormorecharacters  
of the domain name supported by Dynamic  
DNS. The total number of characters of the  
host name and the domain name must not  
exceed 251.  
Register the network  
interface’s address to  
DNS server  
Select this check box if you want to register  
the host name and the domain name to the  
DNS server through the DHCP server that  
supports Dynamic DNS.  
Register directly to DNS  
server  
Select this check box if you want to register  
the host name and the domain name directly  
on the DNS server.  
Use Universal Plug and  
Play  
Enables or disables Universal Plug and Play. It  
is dimmed if this function is not supported.  
Device Name  
Enter the device name for Universal Plug and  
Play (between 2 and 63 characters).  
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NetWare  
To use the printer in the NetWare environment, configure the  
print server using the following screen. You can configure the  
print server in either the Print Server mode or the Remote Printer  
mode.  
Note:  
When you are not using NetWare, be sure to select the Standby  
mode.  
Log in to the NetWare server or the NDS context with supervisor  
privileges.  
You cannot assign the print queue if you have not logged in to the  
bindery or NDS in the same mode you have selected for Mode.  
Print Server mode  
To use the printer in the Print Server mode, configure the print  
server using the following screen.  
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When you save the settings, the Printer Objects, named PR0 for the  
Bindery mode or print server name_P0 for the NDS mode, are  
automatically created. To change the printer name, use PCONSOLE or  
NWADMIN.  
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Items  
Explanations  
Use NetWare  
Select this check box when using NetWare.  
When you use the printer only in the NetWare  
environment, it turns on automatically.  
Mode  
Select a mode: Print Server/Bindery or Print  
Server/NDS.  
Frame Type  
Tree Name  
Leave the default frame type as it is.  
For the NDS mode only:  
Click the Browse button and select the NDS  
context so the Tree name is also selected.  
Context  
For the NDS mode only:  
Click the Browse button and select the NDS  
context.  
Browse button  
Browse the NDS context.  
Primary File Server Name  
For the Bindery mode only:  
Select the server where the print server logs in.  
Print Server Name  
Select or enter the print server name (up to 47  
characters).  
Print Server Password  
Enter the password to log in to the print server  
(up to 20 characters). See the NetWare  
documentation for more details. Usually you  
do not need to set it.  
Print Server Password  
(again)  
Enter the password again.  
Polling Interval  
Set the polling interval between 5 to 90  
seconds. See the NetWare documentation  
for more details. Usually you do not need to  
set it.  
Print Queue  
Configuration button  
Configuretheprintqueuesettings.Ifyouhave  
assigned the queue with PCONSOLE,  
NWAdmin, or EpsonNet!2 for Windows (an  
older version of the configuration utility),  
reassign the print queue here.  
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Print Queue Configuration dialog box  
When you click the Print Queue Configuration button on the  
Print server menu, the following dialog box appears.  
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You can configure queue settings for a higher context than the one you  
specified in the NDS context box. In this case, you must have the  
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.  
Browse button  
Click the Browse button to select a queue.  
You can also create or delete a queue.  
Queue list box  
Add button  
Lists the print queues.  
Adds a print queue.  
Removes a print queue.  
Remove button  
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Selecting a queue  
Click the queue and click OK to select it.  
Creating a queue  
For Bindery mode: Click the file server where you want to  
create a queue. 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. Type  
a queue name (up to 47 characters). Browse the context, and  
then select the volume name from the drop-down list. The  
queue will be created under the SYS volume of the file server.  
If you want to create a queue in another volume, use  
PCONSOLE or NWAdmin.  
Deleting a queue  
Select the print queue you want to delete. Right-click it, and  
then select Delete Queue.  
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To use the printer in the Remote Printer mode, configure the print  
server using the following screen.  
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Explanations  
Use NetWare  
Select this check box when using NetWare. When  
you use the printer only in the NetWare environment,  
it turns on automatically.  
Mode  
Select Remote Printer.  
Frame Type  
Leave the default frame type as it is.  
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PrimaryPrintServer  
Name  
Enter the primary print server name (up to 47  
characters), which is created by PCONSOLE or  
NWAdmin.  
For NDPS Gateway, enter the SAP name you have  
set for NetWare (up to 47 characters).  
Printer Port  
Number  
Enter the printer port number.  
For NDPS Gateway, enter the same printer number  
you have set for NetWare (between 0 and 254).  
MS Network  
To use the printer in the Microsoft network environment,  
configure the print server using the following screen.  
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Use Microsoft  
networkshared  
printing  
Select this check box when using Microsoft Shared  
Networkprinting.Thischeckboxisselectedbutdimmed  
when the print server’s information is acquired by the  
NetBEUI protocol.  
Print Server  
Name  
Enter the print server name (up to 15 characters). Be  
sure to give a unique name that does not cause  
conflicts with any other device on the network.  
Workgroup  
Name  
Enter the workgroup name or domain name used for  
the Windows network environment (up to 15  
characters).  
Share Name  
Enter the printer’s shared name on the network (up to  
12 characters). Do not use LPT1, LPT2, LPT3, or COM.  
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AppleTalk  
To use the printer in the AppleTalk environment, configure the  
print server using the following screen.  
Note:  
To configure AppleTalk settings using EpsonNet WinAssist, the  
following conditions must be maintained;  
The print server must be assigned a valid IP address.  
You have logged in to the NetWare server or the NDS context with  
supervisor privileges.  
The shared service is installed on the computer.  
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Printer Name  
Zone Name  
Select this check box when using AppleTalk.  
Enter the name of the printer (up to 32 characters).  
Enter the network zone name (up to 32 characters).  
To have the zone selected automatically, select  
Automatic to specify the network number and  
enter an asterisk (*) in this text box.  
Entity Type  
Displays the printer’s entity type. Do not change the  
entity type unless “epson” appears. If “epson”  
appears, select an entity type by clicking the Entity  
Setting button to match your printer.  
Ink Jet, All in One, or Impact Dot Matrix (24 pin):  
EPSONLQ2  
Entity Setting button  
Click this button and select the appropriate entity  
type.  
Method of  
specifying the  
network number  
Select a method for acquiring the network number.  
Automatic is usually preferred.  
NetworkNumberfor  
Manual Mode  
Enter a value between 0 and 65534 to specify the  
network number, if you have selected Manual.  
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IPP  
To use the printer in the IPP environment, configure the print  
server using the following screen. If the print server does not  
support the SNMP, all of the items are dimmed.  
Items  
Explanations  
IPP URL  
Displays the printer’s URL for Internet Printing.  
Format:  
http://IP address of print server:631/ printer  
name set below  
Example:  
http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer  
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Enter the name of the printer to use for Internet  
Printing (up to 127 characters).  
Example:  
EPSON_IPP_Printer  
Location  
Enter the name of the printer’s physical  
location (up to 64 characters).  
SNMP  
You can use the SNMP menu to set the SNMP information.  
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Items  
Explanations  
Read Only  
Read/Write  
The word “public” always appears.  
Enter the Read/Write community name (up  
to 32 characters).  
Enable IP Trap 1 or/and 2  
Address  
Enable or Disable IP trap 1, 2, or both.  
Enter theIP addressoftheserverto which the  
trap is transmitted.  
Community  
Enter the community name (up to 32  
characters).  
Enable IPX Trap 1 or/and 2  
Address  
Enable or Disable IPX trap 1, 2, or both.  
Enter Network Address and Node Number  
(MAC Address) of the server to which the  
trap is transmitted.  
Format:  
Network Address: Node Number  
Suppose Network Address is A7E00BB0  
(hexadecimal) and Node Number is  
000048930000 (hexadecimal). In this case,  
the address is A7E00BB0:000048930000.  
Community  
Enter the community name (up to 32  
characters).  
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If you set a password, you must enter it to configure the print  
server. When you click OK in the setting dialog box or click the  
Return to Default button, the Password dialog box appears.  
1. To set a password or to change the current password, click  
Change. The Administrator password dialog box appears.  
2. When you set a password for the first time, leave the Old  
Password box blank, and enter a password in the New  
Password box and in the New Password (again) box (up to 20  
characters). Then click OK. Passwords are case sensitive.  
Note:  
The same password is used for EpsonNet WinAssist,  
MacAssist, and WebAssist.  
Since the new password becomes effective after the data is sent  
to the print server, enter the old password immediately after  
changing the password.  
If you forget your password, you need to initialize the print  
instructions.  
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EpsonNet MacAssist Configuration Utility  
About EpsonNet MacAssist  
EpsonNet MacAssist is a Macintosh-based configuration  
software for administrators that allows you to configure the print  
server for TCP/IP, AppleTalk, and IPP.  
Note:  
Be sure to use EpsonNet MacAssist included on the Software  
CD-ROM shipped with this product.  
Currently, EPSON printers use AppleTalk in OS 8.6 to 9.x, and  
EPSON AppleTalk in OS X for printing (except for the EPSON  
Stylus Photo 2200 and Stylus C82).  
Menu Bar  
EpsonNet MacAssist provides the following menus and  
sub-menus.  
File menu:  
Close  
Closes EpsonNet MacAssist.  
Quit  
Quits EpsonNet MacAssist.  
Edit menu:  
Use it when you edit the contents of the configuration menus.  
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Device menu:  
Configuration  
Configures the print server you have selected.  
Launch Browser  
Starts EpsonNet WebAssist to configure the print server you  
have selected. EpsonNet WebAssist is a utility that runs on a  
browser.  
Refresh  
Updates to the latest information by searching for the  
available printers again.  
Timeout Setting  
Set the timeout value between 3 and 99 seconds. See  
“Timeout” on page 79 for more information.  
Network Path Search Setting  
Select connections and protocols to use to search for a print  
information.  
Search Options  
Configures the options for a search with AppleTalk or IP. See  
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Set the length of time before a timeout occurs (between 3 and 99  
seconds). The default value is 5 seconds. A communication error  
occurs if this time is exceeded. If you set a larger value, it takes  
more time to search for the network printers. Therefore, change  
this value only if necessary.  
Select Refresh from the Device menu or restart EpsonNet  
MacAssist for the settings to take effect.  
Network path search setting  
You can select the connection and protocols to use to search for a  
print server. You can either use all the connection and protocols  
such as AppleTalk, IP, or USB, or select the favorable ones.  
Select Refresh from the Device menu or restart EpsonNet  
MacAssist for the settings to take effect.  
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Search options  
Search options-AppleTalk  
To search for the print servers in other zones, set the specific zones  
in this option.  
Select Use this method to select search zones to search for a  
print server in a specific zone. Clear the check box if the print  
server is in the same zone; this saves time in searching.  
The zones obtained from the network environment are displayed  
on the Zone list. The zones to be searched are displayed on the  
Search Zone list. The maximum number of zones that can be  
displayed on the Zone and Search Zone lists is 2000.  
To add the zone to the Search Zone list, select the zone and then  
click the Addbutton. To delete the zone from the Search Zone list,  
select the zone and then click the Del button.  
Select Refresh from the Device menu or restart EpsonNet  
MacAssist for the settings to take effect.  
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Search options-IP  
To search for the print servers in other segments, set the specific  
network address and subnet mask. The settings you modified on  
this screen do not affect the search parameters used for EpsonNet  
MacAssist EasySetup.  
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Select Use the search option to search for a print server in  
another segment. Do not select it if the print server you want to  
configure is located in the same segment.  
Enter the network address and subnet mask (valid range 0 to 255).  
Ask your network administrator for the address. Then click Add.  
You can add up to 20 addresses. To remove the address from the  
list, select the address and click Delete.  
Select Refresh from the Device menu or restart EpsonNet  
MacAssist for the settings to take effect.  
Note:  
Ifyoutrytoaddanincorrectnetworkaddress, thefollowingmessage  
appears: “The network address XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX that you  
entered will be added to the list as XXX.XXX.XXX.X. Add this  
address?” Check the correct network address and then click OK to  
add it.  
If you try to add the same network address, the message“This  
network address has already been registered” appears, which  
indicates this address cannot be added.  
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Information  
The Information menu shows the various print server parameters  
as described below.  
Parameters  
Explanations  
MAC Address  
Unique hardware address of the print server.  
You can check the MAC address on a status sheet.  
Hardware  
Version  
Hardware version of the print server  
Software version of the print server  
Software Version  
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Location  
Product name of the printer attached to the print  
server  
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Enter the location of the print server.  
Return to Default  
button  
Resets all configuration settings of the print server to  
their defaults.  
Search Path  
OK  
Protocol used to search for the print server  
Updates the settings.  
Cancel  
Cancels any changes.  
TCP/IP  
To use the printer in the TCP/IP environment, configure the print  
server using the following screen.  
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Items  
Explanations  
Method for specifying  
the IP address  
Select a method for specifying an IP address.  
When you select Automatic, an IP address,  
subnet mask, and default gateway are  
automatically assigned by the DHCP server.  
Note:  
If the Dynamic DNS function is not supported, we  
recommend that you select Manual and then  
enter an IP address. If you select Automatic, the  
IP address of the print server changes every time  
you turn on the printer so that you need to  
change the printer port setting accordingly.  
Set using PING  
Select this check box when setting the IP address  
using the ping command. When not using the  
ping command, clear this check box.  
Set using Automatic  
Private IP Addressing  
(APIPA)  
Assigns a private IP address automatically even  
if there is no DHCP server on your network. It is  
dimmed if this function is not supported.  
IP Address  
Enter an IP address for the print server. Be sure  
that the IP address is unique and does not  
conflict with any other device on the network.  
Subnet Mask  
Enter the subnet mask of the IP address.  
Default Gateway  
Enter the gateway address. If there is a server or  
a router that functions as a gateway, enter the  
IP address of the server or the router. If there is no  
gateway, leave the default values.  
Extended Settings  
Click this button for extended settings such as  
Dynamic DNS and Universal Plug and Play. If  
both functions are not supported, this button is  
dimmed.  
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Extended Settings dialog box  
When you click the Extended Settings button on the TCP/IP  
menu, the following dialog box appears.  
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Acquire DNS server  
address automatically  
Select this check box if you want to acquire  
the DNS server address using the DHCP server.  
To enter the DNS server address manually,  
clear this check box. If the DNS is not  
supported, this check box is dimmed.  
DNS Server Address  
Displays the DNS server address. To enter the  
DNS server address, click the Add button.  
To edit the DNS server address, select the  
address and then click the Edit button.  
To delete the DNS server address, select the  
address and then click the Delete button.  
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Acquire host name and  
domain name  
automatically  
Select this check box if you want to acquire a  
host name and domain name from the DHCP  
server.  
Host Name  
Enter the host name supported by the  
DynamicDNS(between2and63characters).  
The total number of characters of the host  
name and the domain name must not  
exceed 251.  
Domain Name  
Leaveitblankorentertwoormorecharacters  
of the domain name supported by Dynamic  
DNS. The total number of characters of the  
host name and the domain name must not  
exceed 251.  
Register the network  
interface’s address to  
DNS server  
Select this check box if you want to register  
the host name and the domain name to the  
DNS server through the DHCP server that  
supports Dynamic DNS.  
Register directly to DNS  
server  
Select this check box if you want to register  
the host name and the domain name directly  
on the DNS server.  
Use Universal Plug and  
Play  
Enables or disables Universal Plug and Play. It  
is dimmed if this function is not supported.  
Device Name  
Enter the device name for Universal Plug and  
Play (between 2 and 63 characters).  
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To use the printer in the AppleTalk environment, configure the  
print server using the following screen.  
Items  
Explanations  
Use AppleTalk  
Printer Name  
Zone Name  
Select this box when using AppleTalk.  
Enter the name of the printer (up to 32 characters).  
Select or enter the network zone name (up to 32  
characters).  
To have the zone selected automatically, select  
Automatic to specify the network number and  
select an asterisk (*) in this text box.  
To enter manually, select Manual Input and then  
enter the zone name in the text box.  
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Explanations  
Entity Type  
Displays the printer’s entity type. Do not change the  
entity type unless “epson” appears. If “epson”  
appears, select an entity type by clicking the Entity  
Setting button to match your printer.  
Ink Jet, All in One, or Impact Dot Matrix (24 pin):  
EPSONLQ2  
Method of  
specifying the  
network number  
Select the method for acquiring the network  
number. Automatic is usually preferred.  
Network number  
for manual mode  
Enter a value between 0 and 65534 to specify the  
network number, if you have selected Manual.  
IPP  
To use the printer in the IPP environment, configure the print  
server using the following screen.  
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IPP URL  
Displays the printer’s URL for Internet Printing.  
Format:  
http://IP address of print server:631/ printer name set  
below  
Example:  
http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer  
Printer Name  
Location  
Enter the name of the printer to use for Internet Printing  
(up to 127 characters).  
Example:  
EPSON_IPP_Printer  
Enter the name of the printer’s physical location (up to  
64 characters).  
About Password  
If you set a password, you must enter it to configure the print  
server. WhenyouclickOKinthesettingdialogboxorclick Return  
to Default, the Password dialog box appears.  
1. To set the password or to change the current password, click  
Change Password. The Change Password dialog box  
appears.  
2. When you set a password for the first time, leave the Current  
Password box blank, and enter a password in the New  
Password box and in the New Password (again) box (up to 20  
characters). Then click OK. Passwords are case sensitive.  
Note:  
The same password is used for EpsonNet WinAssist,  
MacAssist, and WebAssist.  
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Since the new password takes effect after the data is sent to the  
print server, enter the old password immediately after changing  
the password.  
If you forget your password, you need to initialize the print  
instructions.  
Configuring the Print Server Using EpsonNet  
MacAssist EasySetup  
You can also use EpsonNet MacAssist EasySetup to configure the  
print server for TCP/IP and AppleTalk printing.  
Note:  
Currently, EPSON printers don’t support TCP/IP printing in a  
Macintosh environment (except for the EPSON Stylus Photo 2200  
and Stylus C82).  
Make sure the printer is turned on.  
The computer to use for the following steps must be in the same  
segment as the print server.  
When you assign an IP address manually, we recommend you use  
EpsonNet MacAssist to set the subnet mask and default gateway.  
Follow the steps below to configure the print server using  
EpsonNet MacAssist EasySetup.  
1. Double-click the MacAssistxxx folder, and then double-click  
the EpsonNet MacAssist EasySetup icon.  
2. The EpsonNet MacAssist Easy Setup dialog box appears.  
Click Next.  
3. Read the License Agreement and then click Next.  
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4. Select the target printer and then click Next.  
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If the same printer model name appears several times on the list, you  
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are found on the status sheet.  
5. Change the printer name if necessary. Click Next.  
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6. Specify whether to use TCP/IP, and then click Next. (If you  
select No, proceed to step 8.)  
7. Select a method for specifying the IP address. If you select  
Automatic, DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP  
address automatically. If you select Manual, enter the IP  
address. Click Next.  
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assign a valid IP address manually or by using the DHCP  
server.  
If the Dynamic DNS function is not supported, we recommend  
that you select Manual and enter an IP address. If you select  
Automatic, the IP address of the print server changes every  
time you turn on the printer, and you need to change the printer  
port setting accordingly.  
To use the DHCP server, make sure it is installed on your  
computerandconfiguredcorrectly. Seeyouroperatingsystem’s  
online help for detailed instructions.  
8. Check the settings and then click Send.  
If you have set a password for the print server, the Password  
dialogboxappears. Enter your password(up to20 characters)  
and then click OK. Follow the on-screen instructions.  
Follow the on-screen instructions. After the update is  
complete, refresh the configuration by selecting Refreshfrom  
the Device menu.  
Caution:  
Sending new settings to the print server can take 2 or 3  
minutes. Wait until the update is complete before turning off  
your printer.  
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Installing the Printer Driver  
To print to the network printer, you need to install the printer  
driveronthecomputer. Seethesectioninthis chapterappropriate  
for your operating system.  
Windows Me/98/95  
ForWindowsMe/98/95,theprinterdriverinstallationprocedure  
differs depending on the printing method you prefer.  
LPR printing  
Since Windows Me/98/95 does not support LPR, standard  
TCP/IP printing cannot be used. However, you can print via  
TCP/IP using the EpsonNet Direct Print utility included on the  
Software CD-ROM. First, install EpsonNet Direct Print. Then,  
page 171 for more details.  
Internet printing (Windows 98/95)  
Internet printing is possible by using the EpsonNet Internet Print  
utility included on the Software CD-ROM. First, install EpsonNet  
Internet Print. Then, install the printer driver and set the printer  
details.  
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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. Double-click wpnpins.exe. Then follow the on-screen  
instructions.  
4. Click OK to restart your computer.  
Setting up the printer  
Connect your computer to a printer through IPP.  
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers.  
2. Click Add Printer, and then click Next.  
3. Click Network Printer, and then click Next.  
4. Type the URL of the printer, and then click Next.  
http://IP address of print server:631/printer name  
Example: http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer  
Note:  
The printer name portion of the URL is case sensitive.  
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1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers.  
2. Double-click Add Printer in the Printer window.  
3. Select the Network Printer radio button and then click Next.  
4. Click Browse, and then select the network path from the list.  
If you cannot browse, enter the following in the Network path  
or queue name box.  
\\NetBIOS name of print server\Device name of print server  
5. The Add Printer wizard appears. Click Next.  
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Installing a printer driver  
1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the printer.  
2. Close the EPSON Installation Program screen if it 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, then double-click the  
folder named after your operating system. Click OK.  
6. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box.  
7. Select the model name of the printer, then click Next.  
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 XP/Server 2003/2000/NT environment, see  
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the NET USE command, as follows:  
1. Right-clicktheNetworkNeighborhoodiconorMyNetwork  
Places icon and then select Properties.  
2. Check that Client for Microsoft Networks is in the  
Components list. If it is not installed, click Add to install it.  
3. Run the command prompt and enter the following command.  
NET USE printer port: \\NetBIOS name of print server\Device  
name of 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.  
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Windows XP  
For Windows XP, the printer driver installation procedure differs  
depending on the printing method you prefer.  
LPR printing  
1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other  
Hardware, and then click Printers and Faxes.  
2. Under Printer Tasks, click Add a printer to start the Add  
Printer wizard, and then click Next.  
3. Click Local printer attached to this computer, clear  
Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play  
printer, then click Next.  
Note:  
You must clear the Automatically detectand install my Plug  
and Play printercheck box because the printer is attached directly  
to the network, not to a computer.  
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4. Select the Create a new port radio button, then select  
Standard TCP/IP Port from the list. Then click Next.  
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If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears:  
6. Select the Standard radio button, then select EPSON  
Network Printer. Click Next.  
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7. Click Finish.  
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Internet printing  
1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other  
Hardware, and then click Printers and Faxes.  
2. Under Printer Tasks, click Add a printer to start the Add  
Printer wizard, and then click Next.  
3. Click A network printer, or a printer attached to another  
computer, and then click Next.  
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.  
http://IP address of printer:631/Printer name  
Example: http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer  
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The printer name portion of the URL is case sensitive.  
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer. See  
Microsoft Network Shared printing  
1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other  
Hardware, then click Printers and Faxes.  
2. Under Printer Tasks, click Add a printer to start the Add  
Printer wizard, and then click Next.  
3. Click A network printer, or a printer attached to another  
computer, and then click Next.  
4. Select the Browse for a printer radio button, and then click  
Next.  
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want to use from the Shared printers list box, and then click  
Next.  
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6. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer. See  
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1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the printer.  
2. Close the EPSON Installation Program screen if it appears.  
3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box  
appears.  
4. Click Browse.  
5. Browse for the folder that contains the driver for your printer,  
then click Open.  
6. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box.  
7. Select the model name of the printer, and then click Next.  
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 XP/Server 2003/2000/NT environment, see  
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Using the NET USE command  
IfyouarerunningWindowsXP/Server2003/2000/NTandusing  
NetBIOS to connect to the printer, we recommend that you use  
the NET USE command, as follows:  
1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet  
Connections, and then select Network Connections.  
2. Under LAN or High-Speed Internet, click the Local Area  
Connection icon.  
3. Under Network Tasks, click Change settings of this  
connection.  
4. Check that Client for Microsoft Networks is installed. If it is  
not installed, click Install to install it.  
5. Run the command prompt and enter the following command:  
NET USE printer port: \\NetBIOS name of print server\Device  
name of print server  
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.  
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procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer.  
LPR printing  
1. Click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes.  
2. Double-click the Add Printer icon to start the Add Printer  
wizard, then click Next.  
3. Click Local printer attached to this computer, clear the  
AutomaticallydetectandinstallmyPlugandPlayprinter  
check box, and then click Next.  
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 computer.  
4. Select the Create a new port radio button, then select  
Standard TCP/IP Port from the list. Click Next.  
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The Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard dialog box  
appears.  
5. Click Next.  
6. Enter the IP address of the print server, and then click Next.  
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8. Click Finish.  
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Internet printing  
1. Click Start, then click Printers and Faxes.  
2. Double-click the Add Printer icon to start the Add Printer  
wizard, then click Next.  
3. Click A network printer, or a printer attached to another  
computer, then click Next.  
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4. Select Connect to a printer on the Internet or on a home  
or office network.  
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  
Note:  
The printer name portion of the URL is case sensitive.  
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer. See  
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1. Click Start, then click Printers and Faxes.  
2. Double-click the Add Printer icon to start the Add Printer  
wizard, then click Next.  
3. Click A network printer, or a printer attached to another  
computer, and then click Next.  
4. Select the Browse for a printer radio button, then click Next.  
5. Enter the following in the Printer box or select the printer you  
want to use from the Shared printers list box, then click Next.  
\\NetBIOS name of print server\Device name of print server  
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer. See  
Installing a printer driver  
1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the printer.  
2. Close the EPSON Installation Program screen if it appears.  
3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box  
appears.  
4. Click Browse.  
5. Browse for the folder that contains the driver for your printer,  
then click Open.  
6. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box.  
7. Select the model name of the printer, then click Next.  
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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 XP/Server 2003/2000/NT environment, see  
Using the NET USE command  
IfyouarerunningWindowsXP/Server2003/2000/NTandusing  
NetBIOS to connect to the printer, we recommend that you use  
the NET USE command, as follows:  
1. Click Start, point to Control Panel, and then point to  
Network Connections. Select Local Area Connections.  
2. Click the Properties button.  
3. Check that Client for Microsoft Networks is installed. 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 print server\Device  
name of print server  
Selecting the port  
1. Click Start, 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.  
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LPR printing  
1. Click Start, point to Settings, then select Printers.  
2. Double-click Add Printer to start the Add Printer wizard,  
then click Next.  
3. Click Local printer, clear Automatically detect and install  
my Plug and Play printer, then click Next.  
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.  
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4. Select the Create a new port radio button, then select  
Standard TCP/IP Port from the list. Click Next.  
5. Enter the IP address of the print server, then click Next.  
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7. Click Finish.  
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Internet printing  
1. Click Start, point to Settings, then select Printers.  
2. Double-click Add Printer to start the Add Printer wizard,  
then click Next.  
3. Select the Network printer radio button, then click Next.  
4. Select the Connect to a printer on the Internet or on your  
intranet radio button.  
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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  
Note:  
The printer name portion of the URL is case sensitive.  
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer. See  
Microsoft Network Shared printing  
1. Click Start, point to Settings, then select Printers.  
2. Double-click Add Printerto start the Add Printer wizard, and  
then click Next.  
3. Select the Network printer radio button, then click Next.  
4. Select the Type the printer name, or click Next to browse  
for a printer radio button.  
5. Enter the following in the Name box or click Next to browse  
for a printer.  
\\NetBIOS name of print server\Device name of print server  
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer. See  
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1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the printer.  
2. Close the EPSON Installation Program screen if it appears.  
3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box  
appears.  
4. Click Browse.  
5. Browse for the folder that contains the driver for your printer,  
then click Open.  
6. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box.  
7. Select the model name of the printer, and then click Next.  
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 XP/Server 2003/2000/NT environment, see  
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Using the NET USE command  
IfyouarerunningWindowsXP/Server2003/2000/NTandusing  
NetBIOS to connect to the printer, we recommend that you use  
the NET USE command, as follows:  
1. Right-click the My Network Places icon and then select  
Properties.  
2. Right-clicktheLocal Area Connectionsiconand thenselect  
Properties.  
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 print server\Device  
name of print server  
Selecting the port  
1. Click Start, point to Settings, then select Printers.  
2. Right-click the printer icon, then select Properties.  
3. Click the Ports tab, then select the port you have set with the  
NET USE command.  
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LPR printing  
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers.  
2. Double-click the Add Printers icon.  
3. Select the My Computer radio button, and then click Next.  
4. Click Add Port in the Add Printer wizard dialog box.  
5. Select LPR Port from the Available Printer Port list, then click  
New Port.  
Note:  
You cannot use the Lexmark TCP/IP Network Port with this  
print server.  
6. Enter the IP address of the print server in the first text box and  
the printer name (use the print server name on the status  
sheet) in the second text box. Click OK.  
7. In the Printer Ports dialog box, click Close.  
8. In the Add Printer Wizard dialog box, click Next.  
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printer driver.  
Internet printing  
Internet printing is possible by using the EpsonNet Internet Print  
utility included on the Software CD-ROM. First, install EpsonNet  
Internet Print. Then, install the printer driver and set the printer  
details.  
Microsoft Network Shared printing  
1. Click Start, point to Settings, then select Printers.  
2. Double-click Add Printer.  
3. Select the Network printer server radio button, then click  
Next. The Connect to Printer dialog box appears.  
4. Select the printer you want to configure from the Shared  
Printers list. If you cannot select the printer, enter the  
following in the Printer box:  
\\NetBIOS name of print server\Device name of print server  
5. Click OK.  
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer. See  
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1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the printer.  
2. Close the EPSON Installation Program screen if it appears.  
3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box  
appears.  
4. Click Browse.  
5. Browse for the folder that contains the driver for your printer,  
then click Open.  
6. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box.  
7. Select the model name of the printer, then click Next.  
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.  
8. Click Finish and follow the on-screen instructions to complete  
the setup.  
When you print using Microsoft Network Shared printing in  
the Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT environment, see  
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Using the NET USE command  
IfyouarerunningWindowsXP/Server2003/2000/NTandusing  
NetBIOS to connect to the print server, we recommend that you  
use the NET USE command, as follows:  
1. Check that the following services are installed.  
Right-click the Network Neighborhood icon on the desktop  
and select Properties. Click the Services tab and check that  
Server or Workstation is listed.  
2. If it is not installed, click Add.  
3. Run the command prompt and enter the following command:  
NET USE printer port: \\NetBIOS name of print server\Device  
name of print server  
Selecting the port  
1. Click Start, point to Settings, then select Printers.  
2. Right-click the printer icon, then select Properties.  
3. Click the Ports tab, then select the port you have set with the  
NET USE command.  
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Note:  
Make sure that the printer driver is installed on your Macintosh before  
following the steps below. See the manual shipped with your printer for  
instructions on how to install the printer driver.  
Mac OS 8.x to 9.x  
AppleTalk printing  
1. Open Chooser from the Apple menu.  
2. Click the printer icon.  
3. Select the zone containing the printer.  
4. Select the printer name from the list.  
5. Make sure AppleTalk is active.  
6. Close Chooser.  
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AppleTalk printing  
1. Open the Application folder.  
2. Open the Utilities folder.  
3. Open Print Center, then click Add.  
4. Select AppleTalkfrom the drop-down list then select the zone  
from the drop-down list.  
5. Select EPSON AppleTalk from the drop-down list.  
6. Select the printer from the drop-down list.  
7. Select All from Page Setup drop-down list.  
8. Click Add.  
TCP/IP printing  
1. Open the Application folder.  
2. Open the Utilities folder.  
3. Open Print Center, and then click Add.  
4. Select EPSON TCP/IP from the drop-down list.  
5. Select the printer from the drop-down list.  
6. Select All from Page Setup drop-down list.  
7. Click Add.  
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with an IBM OS/2 System, which includes OS/2 Warp 3 and 4  
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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.  
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3. Enter the IP address of the print server in the Remote print  
server box and the name of the remote print server’s printer  
in the second text box. Enter a value of 1 or greater in the  
Maximum number of LPD ports box.  
4. Click the Autostart tab.  
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5. Select lprportd from the Services to autostart list. Check the  
Autostart service check box, and select the Detached radio  
button.  
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Setting up your printer  
1. Double-click Template from the OS/2 System folder.  
2. Drag Printer to your desktop to create a printer.  
3. Double-click the Printer icon.  
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.  
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6. Enter the IP address of the print server in the LPD server box.  
Enter the printer name set in step 2 in the LPD printer box.  
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NetBEUI printing  
1. Besure that IBM OS/2 NetBIOS is installedon your computer.  
2. To create a printer, double-click the target printer icon to open  
the Properties dialog box. Then click the Output Port tab.  
3. Select the port.  
4. Connect to the printer from the command line.  
Example: Connect the printer to LPT1.  
net use LPT1: \\NetBIOS name of print server\ Device name of  
print server  
Note:  
To change the NetBIOS name and device name, use EpsonNet  
WinAssist or WebAssist running on Windows.  
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Introduction to NetWare Settings  
This chapter explains how to configure the print server for  
NetWare. First, you need to set up the printer in a NetWare  
environment, and then configurethe print server using EpsonNet  
WinAssist.  
Supported systems  
Server environment  
NetWare 3.1/3.11/3.12/3.2 (Bindery)  
NetWare 4.1/4.11/4.2 (NDS, Bindery emulation)  
IntranetWare (NDS, Bindery emulation)  
NetWare 5.0/5.1 (NDS, NDPS)  
NetWare 6.0 (NDS, NDPS)  
Client environment  
The client environment must be supported by NetWare.  
The clients are able to use the printer driver mounted on the  
print server.  
The following Novell Client is supported.  
For Windows Me/98/95:  
Novell Client 3.3 or higher for Windows 95/98  
For Windows XP/2000/NT 4.0:  
Novell Client 4.8 or higher for Windows NT/2000/XP  
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About modes  
YoucanchooseeitherthePrintServer, RemotePrinter, orStandby  
mode. We recommend that you use the Print Server mode unless  
the number of users exceeds the limit.  
Features of these modes are described below.  
Print Server mode (NDS/Bindery Print Server):  
High-speed printing with direct printing  
Uses the NetWare user account  
Can connect up to 8 file servers simultaneously  
Can register up to 32 print queues  
Remote Printer mode:  
A NetWare user account is not required.  
A print server is needed to control the remote printer.  
Can attach up to 16 printers for NetWare 3.x, and up to  
255 for NetWare 4.x or later.  
Note:  
When you turn on the printer, the user account is temporarily  
accessed in the Remote Printer mode. If there is no user account  
available, turn on the printer before connecting the client to the  
network.  
Standby mode (factory default mode):  
The Standby mode is the default mode. This mode disables  
all NetWare related functions. Use the Standby mode when  
you are not using the print server in a NetWare environment.  
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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” from  
NetWare 4.x or later; however, the print server does not  
support NLSP. RIP/SAP controls the communication.  
You can select the routing protocol from a) NLSP with  
RIP/SAP Compatibility, or b) RIP/SAP Only. If you remove  
the bind of RIP or SAP when NLSP with RIP/SAP  
Compatibility is specified, the print server then cannot  
communicate with the file server and NDS. (See “Protocols”  
and “Bindings” in NetWare’s INETCFG utility.)  
Bindery and NDS  
You can check the bindery context path from the server  
console by using the SET BINDERY CONTEXT command.  
If the bindery context path has not been set, or if you want to  
use the printing environment of another context from a  
non-NDS client, you need to specify the context for the  
binderycontext. UsetheSETBINDERYCONTEXTcommand  
to set the context in the AUTOEXEC.NCF file.  
You cannot use the bindery print server mode with EpsonNet  
WinAssist if you are running Novell Client for Windows  
95/98 version 3.00 or Novell Client for Windows NT version  
4.50. To configure the print server for bindery mode, use  
Novell IntranetWare Client or EpsonNet WebAssist (requires  
a TCP/IP connection).  
See your NetWare documentation for more information.  
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Time required to recognize the print server  
It takes up to two minutes for the NetWare server to recognize  
the print server, after the printer is turned on. During this  
start-up time, the status sheet does not show the correct  
information.  
Frame type  
The same frame type should be used for the NetWare server  
and IPX router on the same network. If more than one frame  
type is used on the same network, bind all the frame types to  
the NetWare servers and IPX routers.  
For NetWare 5.x  
The IPX protocol must be installed (bound) on the  
NetWare 5.x server.  
About modes  
If the mode you have logged in is different from the mode you  
set for the print server, a message appears when you try to  
configure the print server for NetWare. If you do not want to  
change the current settings, click Cancel and log in again  
using the same mode set for the print server.  
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Using Bindery Print Server (NetWare 3.x/4.x)  
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This section contains instructions on using the print server in the  
Print Server mode on NetWare 3.x/4.x/IntranetWare with  
Bindery emulation.  
Note:  
The print server in the Print Server mode of NetWare 3.x does not allow  
you to use the Print Server status display control with PCONSOLE.  
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 print server using EpsonNet WinAssist. See  
If NetWare objects are already created, you can also use  
EpsonNet WebAssist (requires TCP/IP). See “NetWare” on  
page 205 for details.  
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Using NDS Print Server (NetWare 4.x/5.x/6.0)  
This section contains instructions for using the print server in the  
Print Server mode on NetWare 4.x, IntranetWare, NetWare 5.x,  
or NetWare 6.0 with NDS mode.  
1. Turn on your printer.  
2. From any NetWare client, log in to the target context of the  
NDS tree as an ADMIN.  
3. Configure the print server using EpsonNet WinAssist. See  
If NetWare objects are already created, you can also use  
EpsonNet WebAssist (requires TCP/IP). See “NetWare” on  
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Using Remote Printer Mode (NetWare 3.x)  
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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. Run PCONSOLE. From the Available Options screen, select  
Print Queue Information and press Enter.  
3. Press the Insert key on your keyboard and enter the print  
queue name. Press Enter.  
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.  
4. From the Print Queue list, select the print queue name that  
you just entered and press Enter. From the Print Queue  
Information list, select Queue Users and press Enter. Next,  
select EVERYONE from the list. If EVERYONE is not in the list,  
press Insert and select EVERYONE from the queue user list.  
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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.  
3. From the Print Server list, select the print server name that  
you just typed and press Enter.  
From the Print Server Information list, select Print Server  
Configuration and press Enter.  
4. Select Printer Configuration from the Print Server  
Configuration Menu and press Enter.  
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5. From the Configured Printers list, select Not Installed (port  
number = 0) and press Enter.  
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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.  
7. Press Esc; then press Enter to save your changes.  
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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 Insertkey and assign a queue to the print server port  
from the Available Queues list.  
12. Specify a priority level between 1 to 10. One is top priority.  
13. Press Esc to exit PCONSOLE.  
Configuring for NetWare using EpsonNet WinAssist  
1. Turn on your printer.  
2. Load the print server from the file server’s system console  
which the print queue volume is set.  
>LOAD PSERVER print server name you set using  
PCONSOLE  
3. Configure the print server using EpsonNet WinAssist. See  
If NetWare objects are already created, you can also use  
EpsonNet WebAssist. See “NetWare” on page 205 for details.  
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Using Bindery Remote Printer Mode  
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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.  
Creating objects  
1. From any NetWare client, log in to the server as an ADMIN.  
Make sure to log in with Bindery connection.  
Note:  
Iftheclient using forthissettinghas beenlogged in with NDSmode,  
press F4 key while PCONSOLE is starting to switch to the bindery  
mode.  
2. Run PCONSOLE. From the Available Options screen, select  
Print Queues and press Enter. Press Insert and type the print  
queue name. Press Enter.  
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.  
3. From the Print Queue list, select the print queue name that  
you just entered and press Enter. From the Print Queue  
Information list, select Queue Users and press Enter. Next,  
select EVERYONE from the list. If EVERYONE is not in the list,  
press Insert and select EVERYONE from the queue user list.  
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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.  
7. Start NWAdmin.  
8. To create the Printer Object, click the container specified as  
the Bindery context and select Create from the Object menu,  
then Printer. Type the printer name and click Create.  
9. To assign the print queue, double-click the Printer object icon  
(created in step 8). The Printer dialog box appears.  
10. Click Assignments and then click Add. From the print queue  
list, select the queue (created in step 2) and click OK.  
11. Click Configuration in the Printer dialog box, and select  
Parallel from the Printer type pull-down menu.  
12. Click Communication. The Parallel Communication dialog  
box appears.  
13. Select LPT1 for Port; check Polled for Interrupts; and check  
Manual load (Remote from Print Server) for Connection  
type, then click OK.  
14. Click OK in the Printer dialog box.  
15. To assign the printer, double-click the Print Server object icon  
(created in step 4). The Print Server dialog box appears.  
16. Click Assignments and then click Add. From the printer  
object list, select the printer object (created in step 8) and click  
OK.  
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the printer object list, and click the Printer Number button to  
set the printer number from 0 to 15, then click OK.  
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Print Server object icon. Click Print Layout, and check that the  
print server, printer, and print queue are connected.  
Configuring for NetWare using EpsonNet WinAssist  
1. Turn on your printer.  
2. Load the print server from the file server’s system console  
which the print queue volume is set.  
>LOAD PSERVER print server name you set using  
PCONSOLE  
3. Configure the print server using EpsonNet WinAssist. See  
If NetWare objects are already created, you can also use  
EpsonNet WebAssist. See “NetWare” on page 205 for details.  
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Using NDS Remote Printer Mode (NetWare  
4.x/5.x/6.0)  
Follow the steps below to make the printer environment using  
NWAdmin under NetWare 4.x, IntranetWare, NetWare 5.x, or  
NetWare 6.0 with NDS mode.  
Creating objects  
1. From any NetWare client, log in to the target context of the  
NDS tree as an ADMIN.  
2. Run the Administrator tool (NWAdmin).  
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.  
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Object menu, then Print Server. Type the Print Server name  
and click Create.  
5. Create a print queue:  
Click the directory context icon, and select Create from the  
Object menu, then Print Queue. Type the Print Queue name  
and select the Print Queue Volume, then click Create.  
Double-click the print queue object, and register the user.  
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.  
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6. Double-click the Printer Object icon in the NetWare  
Administrator screen.  
7. In the Printer dialog box appears, click Assignmentsand then  
click Add.  
8. From the print queue list, select the queue you created in  
step 5 and click OK.  
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Printer type list box and click OK.  
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11. In the Print Server dialog box that appears, click Assignments  
and then click Add.  
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. To confirm the objects you have assigned, double-click the  
Print Server object icon. Click Print Layout, and check that the  
print server, printer, and print queue are connected.  
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1. Turn on your printer.  
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which the print queue volume is set.  
>LOAD PSERVER print server name you set using  
NWAdmin  
3. Configure the print server using EpsonNet WinAssist. See  
If you use the NetWare objects that are already created, you  
for details.  
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Using the NDPS Gateway  
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NetWare 5.x/6.0. Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS) is  
the new generation print services of NetWare.  
Note:  
Download the EpsonNet NDPS Gateway if it’s not bundled with  
Netware.  
Banners cannot be printed with NDPS.  
The Status Monitor 3 utility cannot be used with NDPS.  
Bind the IP or both IP or IPX protocols on the NetWare server that  
runs NDPSM.NLM and EPSONGW.NLM.  
Check the following points before starting.  
Install the appropriate client software, such as Novell Client  
3.3 or higher for Windows 95/98/Me or Novell Client 4.8 or  
higher for Windows NT/2000, on client workstations. Make  
sure they install NDPS.  
When you use the print server with Bindery (either in the  
Print Server mode or the Remote Printer mode), you need  
PCONSOLE.EXE to create bindery objects such as Print  
Server and Print Queue objects. Since PCONSOLE.EXE does  
not come with NetWare 5.x/6.0, you need to get the file from  
Novell.  
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printing system. Detailed procedures are described in the  
subsequent sections.  
1. Select the Connection Type and make the printer  
environment on the Server and Clients.  
2. Create an NDPS Manager object in NetWare Administrator.  
3. Create a Printer Agent in NetWare Administrator.  
4. Configure the print server using EpsonNet WinAssist.  
5. 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. You can create an NDPS Manager and Printer Agent in  
NetWare Administrator or partially via the Server Console. See  
the Novell online documentation for more details.  
Making the printer environment  
1. Select the Connection Type from the following: Remote  
(rprinter on IPX), Remote (LPR on IP), or Forward jobs to a  
Queue (via the current legacy queue-based print services).  
2. Install (bind) the following protocols on the server depending  
on the connection type you use.  
For Remote (rprinter on IPX) connection, install IPX  
For Remote (LPR on IP) connection, install TCP/IP  
For Forward jobs to a Queue connection, install IPX  
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3. InstalltheappropriateClientSoftwareonclientworkstations.  
Make sure they install NDPS.  
4. Install printer drivers on client workstations. See the printer  
manual for the installation.  
Note:  
Do not install the printer drivers via the NetWare server.  
Do not add printers and do not install printer drivers using  
Novell Print Manager (NWPMW32.EXE).  
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.  
3. Select NDPS Manager from the list.  
4. Enter the NDPS Manager name in the NDPS Manager Name  
field.  
5. Browse the Resident Server and select where you want the  
NDPS Manager assigned.  
6. Browse the Database Volume and select where you want the  
NDPS Manager database assigned.  
7. Click Create. The NDPS Manager icon appears in the main  
browser window.  
8. Type LOAD NDPSM at the server console, and then select the  
NDPS Manager you have created.  
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eitherpublicaccessprintersorcontrolledaccessprinters. Theway  
to create a Printer Agent differs depending on the printer type  
you choose. The following are the features of public access  
printers and controlled access printers.  
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.  
Controlled Access Printers:  
NDPS printers that are added to the NDS tree by NetWare  
Administrator. They are only available to the workstation  
user through the NDS object list. These printers can take full  
advantage ofthe security and management features provided  
by NDS.  
1. Select the printer type either public access printer or  
controlled access printer.  
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, then click New.  
Enter the Printer Agent name, and select Novell Printer  
Gateway for the Gateway Type. Click OK. Go step 4.  
3. Create a controlled access printer.  
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In NetWare Administrator, select the Directory context icon.  
Select Create from the Object menu, then select NDPS  
Printer. Enter the Printer Agent name, select Create a new  
Printer Agent, then click Create. Select the NDPS Manager  
you have created, and select Novell Printer Gateway for the  
Gateway Type. Click OK.  
4. Select None for the Printer Type, and Novell Port Handler  
for the Port Handler Type, then click OK.  
5. Select the Connection type, and configure it as follows.  
For Remote (rprinter on IPX) connection  
Print a status sheet of the print server and configure the  
corresponding items.  
Port Type: Select LPT1.  
SAP Name: Enter the Primary Print Server Name.  
Printer Number: Enter the Printer Port Number.  
Network: Enter the Network Address.  
Node: Enter the MAC Address.  
Interrupt: Select None.  
For Remote (LPR on IP) connection  
IP Address: Enter the IP address of the print server. You  
can confirm the IP address on a status sheet.  
For Forward jobs to Queue connection  
Queue Name: Enter the queue name that the print server  
uses in legacy queue-based print services (either in Print  
Server mode or Remote Printer mode).  
Queue User Name: Type a user name who has rights for  
the above queue.  
Password: Enter the password that the Queue User uses  
to login to the server.  
6. Select None for the Printer Driver.  
7. Confirm the Printer Agent that you have just created.  
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object and click the Printer Agent List button. Check that the  
status of the Printer Agent you have just created is “Idle”.  
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If you have selected Remote (rprinter on IPX), configure the print  
server using EpsonNet WinAssist, as described in the next section,  
and then print a status sheet.  
Go to the next section if you select Remote (rpinter on IPX).  
you select Remote (LPR on IP) or Forward jobs to Queue.  
Configuring for NetWare using EpsonNet  
WinAssist  
Follow the steps below if you want to use the printer in IPX  
network.  
Note:  
Besurethat the oneofthefollowing clientsisinstalledonyourcomputer:  
Novell Client 32, Novell IntranetWare Client, or Novell Client.  
1. Turn on your printer.  
2. From any NetWare client, log in to the target NetWare server  
as an ADMIN.  
3. Run EpsonNet WinAssist from the Start menu. See  
If the IP address of the printer is already assigned, you can  
use EpsonNet WebAssist too. See “NetWare” on page 205 for  
details.  
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After configuring the print server, set up the printer on client  
workstations.  
Installing printers automatically  
1. Run the Novell Printer Manager from Windows. If you are  
running Windows Me/98/95/2000/NT, run:  
\PUBLIC\WIN32\NWPMW32.EXE  
2. In the Novell Printer Manager dialog, select New from the  
Printer menu.  
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.  
6. Click Close. The printer appears in the main Printer Manager  
window and is available for print jobs.  
Installing printers manually  
1. Install the printer driver.  
2. Change the Ports on the printer’s properties dialog box.  
Specify the following objects for the port.  
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The Printer Agent you have created in “NDPS Public  
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Instructions for Using a Dial-Up Network  
This section explains about using a dial-up network.  
Note:  
The primary server described in this manual indicates a primary time  
server which offers time to the workstations on the network.  
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  
the dial-up destination. However, an extra account might be  
generated when the primary server is down. To avoid this,  
we recommend using connections via a dedicated dial-up  
line.  
Follow the instructions for using a dial-up line.  
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When there is a primary server at the dial-up  
destination  
For local networks with file servers:  
Primary file server  
(primary print server)  
Dial-up  
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Dial-up  
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Printer  
Local network  
Remote network  
When the power is turned on  
A dial-up is generated because access is made to a local file  
server first and then to a primary server. There is no problem  
since this dial-up only occurs at startup.  
When the print server is not correctly set  
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  
print server settings correctly to avoid this problem.  
During normal operation (standby)  
An SPX Watchdog packet is sent according to the NetWare  
protocol convention. Use a router with a vicarious response  
function to avoid a dial-up.  
During normal operation (printing)  
A dial-up is generated while the printing data is being  
transferred. This is not a problem because it is a dial-up  
specific to the dial-up network.  
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server is attempted periodically. Since this is attributable to  
the automatic re-connection function, turn off the printer  
once.  
When the file server on the local network is down  
When there is no file server on the local network, NetWare  
cannot be used on the local network. In this case, the NetWare  
protocol for the print server is also not available. No dial-up  
is generated under this condition. When the file server on the  
localnetworkisrestored, theprintserverisalsoautomatically  
restored.  
For local networks with no file server:  
Primary file server  
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Dial-up  
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Dial-up  
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Printer  
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.  
When there is a primary server in the local  
network  
Even if a primary server is installed on the local network, an  
unnecessary dial-up may be generated depending on the  
configuration.  
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The following problems are common to both Print Server mode  
and Remote Printer mode.  
File server  
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Dial-up  
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Primary file server  
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Dial-up  
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When the power is turned on  
Since access is made only to the primary server, no dial-up is  
generated.  
When the 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. Correct the settings  
to avoid this problem.  
During normal operation (standby/printing)  
Since access is made only to the primary server, no dial-up is  
generated.  
When the primary server is down during operation  
Connection to the primary server is periodically attempted,  
but no dial-up is generated. However, if the router is set to  
pass SAP packets (Find Nearest Server), an unnecessary  
dial-up might be generated. To avoid this, turn off the printer  
once, or do not allow the router to pass SAP packets (Find  
Nearest Server).  
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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.  
Your printer is able to function as a remote printer on systems  
usingTCP/IPEthernettransferwithlprremoteprintingprotocol,  
or standard ftp (file transfer protocol).  
Note:  
Because this printer does not convert data into the printer control  
language, a printer driver and filter are necessary for each system.  
lpr filters  
Filters for lpr are controlled by the name given to the remote  
printer. When setting up an lpr printer entry, a name is entered  
for:  
the local printer name to be redirected  
the host name of the station to which the print is sent  
the remote printer name (name of the printer port on the  
remote station)  
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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.  
The remote printer name options used to invoke the different  
filters are as follows:  
lpb  
Binary files (no filters)  
lpa  
lpbf  
lpaf  
ASCII files (carriage returns at line ends)  
Binary file with form feed at file end  
ASCII file with form feed at file end  
All other remote printer name options will be treated the same as  
lpb.  
The following is an example of sending a text file, “txtfile”, via lpr  
with a form feed appended:  
% lpr -plpaf txtfile  
Setting Up Different UNIX Systems Using the lpr  
Command  
The following UNIX systems can print using the standard lpr  
command.  
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  
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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 printer host name to the \etc\hosts  
file.  
For example:  
22.33.44.55 HOSTNAME  
2. Define the host name as a print server.  
For example:  
lpsystem -t bsd HOSTNAME  
3. Create the printer.  
For example:  
lpadmin -p Rprinter -s HOSTNAME\aux-T unknown-1  
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4. Enable the printer for use.  
For example:  
accept Rprinter  
enable Rprinter  
5. To print, use the lp command.  
For example:  
lp -d RPrinter Print-File-Name  
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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. Add the IP address and printer host name to the \etc\hosts  
file.  
For example:  
22.33.44.55 HOSTNAME  
2. Create a spool directory.  
For example:  
mkdir\var\spool\lpd\PRIFx  
3. Add the printer entry to the \etc\printcap file.  
For example:  
Rprinter |  
ALCXXXX:lp=:rm=HOSTNAME:rp=aux:sd=/var/spool/lpd  
/PRIFx  
4. To print, use the lpr command.  
For example:  
lpt -s -PRPrinter Print-File-Name  
Caution:  
Files that exceed 1 MB may not be printed unless the -s option is  
used.  
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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 printer host name to the /etc/hosts  
file.  
For example:  
22.33.44.55 HOSTNAME  
2. Run smit.  
For example:  
smit printer  
3. Set the printer name (for example: Rprinter) in:  
"Manage Remote Printer"  
"Client Services"  
"Remote Printer Queues"  
"NAME of queue to add".  
Set the host name (for example: HOSTNAME) in:  
"DESTINATION HOST for remote jobs".  
Set the port name (for example: aux) in:  
"Name of QUEUE on remote printer".  
4. To print, use the lpr command.  
For example:  
lpr -PRPrinter Print-File-Name  
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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. Terminate the printer service.  
For example:  
lpshut  
3. Create a printer.  
For example:  
lpadmin -pRPrinter -v/dev/null -mrmodel  
-ormHOSTNAME -orpaux  
4. Restart the print service.  
For example:  
lpshed  
5. Enable the printer for use.  
For example:  
accept Rprinter  
enable Rprinter  
6. To print, use the lp command.  
For example:  
lp -DRPrinter Print-File-Name  
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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. Execute rlpconf to register the printer.  
For example:  
rlpconf  
3. Enter the name of the printer.  
For example:  
Please enter the printer name (q to quit):RPrinter  
4. Specify the remote printer as the printer type.  
For example:  
Is Rprinter a remote printer or a local printer (r/l)? r  
5. Enter the name of the remote printer’s host.  
For example:  
Please enter the name of the remote host that  
Rprinter  
is attached to:  
HOSTNAME  
Printer RPrinter is connected to host HOSTNAME  
6. Confirm that the entries are correct.  
For example:  
Is this correct?(y/n)y  
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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" support flag?  
If you are not sure, answer "n"? (y/n)[n]n  
8. Specify whether the created printer is to become the default  
printer.  
For example:  
Would you like this to be the system default printer?  
(y/n)y  
9. To print, use the lpr command.  
For example:  
lpr -d RPrinter Print-File-Name  
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ftp commands are common to all UNIX systems.  
ftp programs use interfaces that are common for all UNIX  
systems.  
The following is an example of printing using the ftp command  
(the entry operations are underlined).  
ftp> open 22.33.44.55  
Connected to 22.33.44.55  
220 PR-Ifx(22.33.44.55) ftp server ready.  
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  
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About EpsonNet Direct Print  
EpsonNet Direct Print is a utility program that supports TCP/IP  
(LPR) printing for Windows Me/98/95  
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.  
Note:  
Since Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT support standard LPR  
printing, EpsonNet Direct Print is not necessary on these operating  
systems. We recommend that you use the LPR printing system provided  
by the operating system rather than using EpsonNet Direct Print.  
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System Requirements  
Operating systems  
CPU  
Windows Me, 98, 95  
Pentium 200 MHz (Pentium II or better  
recommended)  
Memory  
32 MB or more  
20 MB or more  
Hard disk space  
Installing EpsonNet Direct Print  
Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet Direct Print. Be sure  
to install EpsonNet Direct Print on a computer connected to the  
network.  
Note:  
If EpsonNet Direct Print version 1 is installed on your computer, you  
need to uninstall it before installing EpsonNet Direct Print version 2.x  
(the installation program will lead you through uninstalling the older  
version of EpsonNet Direct Print).  
1. Insert the Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.  
2. The EPSON Installation Program screen opens automatically.  
If the Installer dialog box does not appear, double-click  
SETUP.EXE on the CD-ROM.  
3. Select Install EpsonNet Direct Print, and then click  
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4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.  
5. Restart the computer after installation is complete.  
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Direct Print. See the next section to set up your printer.  
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Setting Up Your Printer Using EpsonNet Direct  
Print  
When setting up a printer to print with LPR, you can add both a  
printer located in the same segment and one located beyond a  
router.  
Note:  
Be sure that the computer is connected to the network and TCP/IP  
is correctly set.  
A valid IP address must be set; otherwise the printer does not appear  
under the Epson_lpr group icon.  
TheEPSONStatusMonitor2utilityshippedwiththeinterfacecard  
models C82362/C82363/C82364with software version 1.x  
and EPL-N2700/N4000 printers enables EPSON TCP/IP printers.  
These EPSON TCP/IP printers can coexist with lpr printers added  
by EpsonNet Direct Print.  
Job control functions such as Cancel Printing and Purge Print  
Jobs are available when you double-click the target printer icon in  
the Printers folder. However, if the printer has already started  
printing a document, the print job may not be cancelled completely.  
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Adding a printer located in the same segment  
Follow the steps below to add a printer located in the same  
segment.  
1. Windows Me: Double-click the My Network Places icon.  
Windows 98/95: Double-click the Network Neighborhood  
icon.  
2. Right-click the Epson_lpr icon and select Properties.  
3. Select the Local Segment check box and click OK.  
4. Double-click the Epson_lpr icon to display available printers  
in the same segment as your computer on the screen.  
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Adding a printer beyond a router  
Follow the steps below to add a printer beyond a router.  
1. Windows Me: Double-click the My Network Places icon.  
Windows 98/95: Double-click the Network Neighborhood  
icon.  
2. Right-click the Epson_lpr icon and select Properties.  
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3. Select the Specific Network Segment check box and enter  
the IP address and subnet mask of the printer you want to  
find. Click OK.  
4. Double-click the Epson_lpr icon to view the available  
printers.  
5. Double-click the target printer.  
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Printer wizard. If you arerequiredto install the printerdriver,  
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Follow the steps below to add a printer from the Printers folder.  
1. Windows Me: Double-click the My Network Places icon.  
Windows 98/95: Double-click the Network Neighborhood  
icon.  
2. Right-click the Epson_lpr icon and select Properties. The  
Epson_lpr Properties dialog box appears.  
3. Select Local Segment to search a printer in the same  
segment, or select Specific Network Segment and enter the  
IP address and subnet mask of the printer to find a printer  
located beyond the router. Click OK.  
4. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers.  
Double-click Add Printer in the Printers folder to start the  
Add Printer Wizard.  
5. Select Network printer, then click Next.  
6. Click Browse and then double-click Epson_lpr.  
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7. Select the target printer listed under Epson_lpr or  
EpsonPeripheralNetwork and click OK or Next.  
8. Click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the  
printer driver. If you are required to install the printer driver,  
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1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the printer.  
2. Close the EPSON Installation Program screen if it 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  
appropriate folder for your operating system. Click OK.  
6. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box.  
7. Select the model name of the printer, and click Next.  
Note:  
If the Add Printer wizard asks you to select either Keep existing  
driveror Replace existing driver, be sure toselectthe Replace  
existing driver radio button.  
8. Click Finish and follow the on-screen instructions to complete  
setup.  
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Configuring the Printer Port  
Follow the steps in the appropriate section below to configure the  
printer port. The printing speed will differ depending on the  
selections that you make.  
Windows Me/98/95  
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers.  
2. Right-click the target printer and click Properties.  
3. 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.  
4. Make the appropriate settings for the desired port.  
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LPR standard printing:  
Select the LPR Printing check box and then the Standard  
Printing radio button. Print data is spooled by the computer  
before sending the print job to the target network printer.  
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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.  
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.  
5. Select the Notify when printing completed check box if you  
want to receive an on-screen notification when printing is  
complete.  
6. Click OK.  
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About EpsonNet Internet Print  
EpsonNet Internet Print is a utility program that supports  
printing across the Internet using Internet Printing Protocol (IPP).  
Since the print server supports IPP, Internet printing is possible  
using this utility. You can print or make printer settings from  
Windows 98/95/NT 4.0 systems that can access the Internet. You  
can also print via a proxy server using this utility.  
Before using the EpsonNet Internet Print utility, be sure to read  
the README file found in the EpsonNet Internet Print folder.  
This file contains the latest information on the EpsonNet Internet  
Print.  
Note:  
For Windows Me/XP/Server 2003/2000, use the OS standard IPP client  
for Internet printing.  
System Requirements  
Operating systems  
Windows 98, Windows 95, or Windows NT 4.0 Server and  
Workstation  
An Intel x86 series or compatible processor  
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Epson print servers that support IPP (EpsonNet Internet Print  
comes with Epson network interface products that support  
IPP)  
Installing EpsonNet Internet Print  
Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet Internet Print.  
1. Insert the Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.  
2. If the Installer dialog box does not appear, double-click  
SETUP.EXE on the CD-ROM.  
The EPSON Installation Program screen opens automatically.  
3. Select Install EpsonNet Internet Print, and then click  
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4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.  
5. Restart the computer after installation is complete.  
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.  
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Note:  
Before following the steps below, you must make the appropriate IPP  
settings in EpsonNet WinAssist/WebAssist. See “IPP” on page 72 or  
“IPP” on page 209 for instructions on setting up IPP. In the steps below,  
you will be asked for the IPP URL you set in the IPP setting screen in  
EpsonNet WinAssist/WebAssist.  
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1. Make sure that TCP/IP is correctly installed and set up in the  
computer and a valid IP address is set for the computer and  
printer.  
2. Make sure that the IPP settings in EpsonNet WinAssist or  
EpsonNet WebAssist are correct. See “IPP” on page 72 or  
“IPP” on page 209 for instructions on settings for IPP.  
3. To start EpsonNet Internet Print, click Start, point to  
Programs and then EpsonNet Internet Print, then click Add  
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The following screen appears.  
4. 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. Do not use  
the following characters; | \ [ ] { } < > # " `  
Format: http://IP address of printer:631/printer name  
Example: http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer  
Use Proxy:  
When using the proxy server, select this box and enter the  
Proxy Server Name and Port Number. All communication is  
done via the proxy server.  
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Enter Proxy Server Name:  
Enter the proxy server name or the IP address of the proxy  
server. You can enter up to 256 characters, but only 127  
characters are valid. Do not use the following characters; | \  
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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. This setting is available only when creating a port.  
Get status every 20 sec.:  
Select this box when you want to receive printer status  
updates at regular intervals (every 5 seconds during printing  
and every 20 seconds when idle). If you select this box, a  
message will appear if an error occurs during printing. You  
canalsochecktheprinterstatusbydouble-clickingtheprinter  
icon.  
OK button:  
Saves the settings.  
Cancel button:  
Cancels any changes.  
Note:  
The settings you make above can be changed from the printer  
driver. In the printer Properties dialog box, click the Details  
tab, and click the Port Settings button to change the settings.  
Be aware that when connecting to the Internet using a dial-up  
router and selecting the Get status every 20 sec check box,  
you may be charged for the extra line connection.  
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When you check the Get Printer Attributes check box and  
click OK, an error message may appear. Be sure that the printer  
power is on, and the printer is correctly connected on the  
network.  
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.  
5. Click OK to save settings.  
6. When a message appears saying the settings are correctly  
configured, click OK to start the Add Printer Wizard. Click  
Next.  
Note:  
If you click Cancel and then later want to add the printer, start  
the Add Printer Wizard and follow the steps below.  
7. Click the Local printer radio button and click Next.  
8. Select the printer driver and click Next.  
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If the following dialog box appears, select Replace existing  
driver and click Next.  
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10. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver.  
11. If a dialog box instructing you to install EPSON Status  
Monitor 2 or EPSON Status Monitor 3 appears, click Cancel  
and terminate the installation.  
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Note:  
If you delete the port which you set above from the Details tab of  
the printer properties, you cannot reuse the deleted port name as a  
new port name (the printer URI) until you restart the computer.  
Windows NT 4.0  
1. Be sure that TCP/IP is correctly installed and set up in the  
computer and a valid IP address is set for the computer and  
printer.  
2. Make sure that the IPP settings in EpsonNet WinAssist or  
EpsonNet WebAssist are correct. See “IPP” on page 72 or  
“IPP” on page 209 for instructions on settings for IPP.  
3. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers.  
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.  
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The following screen appears.  
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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  
IPPconfigurationinEpsonNetWinAssist/WebAssist. Donot  
use the following characters; | \ [ ] { } < > # " `  
Format: http://IP address of printer:631/printer name  
Example: http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer  
Use Proxy:  
When using a proxy server, select this box and enter the Proxy  
Server Name and Port Number. All communication is done  
via the proxy server.  
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Enter Proxy Server Name:  
Enter the proxy server name or the IP address of the proxy  
server (up to 256 characters). Do not use the following  
characters; | \ [ ] { } < > # " `  
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. This setting is available only when creating a port.  
Get status every 20 sec.:  
Select this box when you want to receive printer status  
updates at regular intervals (every 5 seconds during printing  
and every 20 seconds when idle). If you select this box, a  
message will appear if an error occurs during printing. You  
canalsochecktheprinterstatus bydouble-clickingtheprinter  
icon.  
OK button: Saves the settings.  
Cancel button: Cancels any changes.  
Note:  
The settings can be changed after setting up the printer. In the  
printer Properties dialog box, click the Ports tab, and click the  
Configure Port button to change the settings.  
Be aware that if you connect to the Internet using a dial-up  
router and select the Get status every 20 sec check box, you  
may be charged for the extra line connection.  
When you select the Get Printer Attributes check box and  
click OK, an error message may appear. Be sure that the printer  
power is on, and the printer is connected to the network.  
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If the printer power is off or there is a problem in 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.  
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9. Selecttheprinterdriver, andfollowtheon-screeninstructions  
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. Then select the  
Monitor the Printing Status check box.  
Status Alert Window  
The EpsonNet Internet Print utility updates the status of the IPP  
printer if you have selected the Get status every 20 sec check  
box in the EpsonNet Internet Print dialog box.  
The status alert window appears when the printer is out of paper,  
toner, or ink, if paper is jammed, the cover is open, or when the  
printer is offline.  
TheEpsonNet Internet Print utility checks theprinterstatusevery  
5 seconds during printing and every 20 seconds when idle. If you  
do not want to check the printer status, clear the Get status every  
20 sec check box in the EpsonNet Internet Print dialog box.  
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About EpsonNet WebAssist  
EpsonNet WebAssist is a web-based software program designed  
to configure the printer for use on a network.  
By typing the IP address of the print server for the URL in your  
browser, you can start EpsonNet WebAssist, which allows you to  
configure the print server for TCP/IP, NetWare, MS Network,  
AppleTalk, IPP, and SNMP.  
Supported Web browser  
Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.0 or later  
Netscape Communicator version 4.0 or later  
Netscape Navigator version 3.02 or later  
Note for Windows NT 4.0 users:  
If you have not yet upgraded to Windows NT Service Pack 3, install the  
WindowsNTService Pack before installing Microsoft Internet Explorer.  
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About Web browser setting  
When running EpsonNet WebAssist, be sure not to use a proxy  
server to access the Internet. If Access the Internet using a  
proxy server is selected, you cannot use EpsonNet WebAssist.  
Use the following steps to clear the check box.  
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 the Print Server Using EpsonNet  
WebAssist  
After you have assigned an IP address to the print server using  
EpsonNet WinAssist, MacAssist, or the arp/ping command, you  
can configure the print server using EpsonNet WebAssist.  
Note:  
A web browser must be installed on your computer.  
TCP/IP must be correctly set for the computer and the print server.  
Do not run both EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist and EpsonNet  
WebAssist at the same time.  
Your browser may restrict some characters you can use. For details,  
see your browser or OS documentation.  
If you are using the dial-up environment and not using NetWare,  
select Disable in the NetWare screen. If Enable is selected, the  
extra account might be charged when you are using the dial-up  
router.  
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Follow the steps below to change the IP address using EpsonNet  
WebAssist.  
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1. Turn on your printer.  
2. Run EpsonNet WebAssist using one of the following ways.  
Run EpsonNet WinAssist or EpsonNet MacAssist. Select  
the printer you want to configure from the list and then  
click Launch Browser.  
Open your browser, and then type in the IP address of the  
print server directly. Do not run EpsonNet WinAssist or  
MacAssist.  
http://IP address of print server/  
Example: http://192.168.100.201/  
Note on NetWare setting:  
From any NetWare client, log in to the target NetWare server  
or NDS context with supervisor privileges.  
You cannot create a print server, print queue, or printer with  
EpsonNet WebAssist. You must have created these objects  
before using EpsonNet WebAssist.  
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3. Click TCP/IP under Network on the Configuration menu to  
view the TCP/IP setting screen.  
Note:  
If you want to configure a protocol other than TCP/IP, see  
4. Select the method for acquiring the IP address. When you  
select Auto, DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP  
address automatically. If you want to set the IP address  
manually, select Manual.  
Note:  
The network administrator must confirm any changes made to  
the IP address settings.  
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When Auto is selected, DHCP becomes available. To use the  
DHCP server, make sure it is installed on your computer and  
correctly configured. See your operating system’s online help  
for detailed instructions.  
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is enabled, a private IP address is automatically assigned to the  
print server even when there are no DHCP servers on your  
system or your network.  
If the Dynamic DNS function is not supported, we recommend  
that you select Manual and then enter an IP address. If you  
select Auto, the IP address of the print server changes every  
time you turn on the printer, and you need to change the printer  
port setting accordingly.  
5. To assign an IP address manually, enter the IP address, the  
subnet mask, and the default gateway. Be sure the IP address  
does not conflict with any other devices on the network.  
Note:  
If there is a server or a router functioning as a gateway, enter the IP  
address of the server or the router for the gateway address. If there  
is no gateway, leave the default values there.  
6. If you want to get a private address between 169.254.1.1 and  
169.254.254.254 automatically when an IP address cannot be  
obtained by the DHCP server, leave it at Enablefor Set Using  
Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA).  
7. When setting an IP address using the ping command, select  
Enable for Set Using PING. Select Disable when setting an  
IPaddresswithEpsonNetWinAssist/MacAssist/WebAssist;  
this prevents any unexpected change of the IP address.  
Note:  
Be sure to select Disable when not using ping; this prevents an  
unexpected change of the IP address by EpsonNet WebManager.  
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8. Select Enable for Acquire DNS Server Address  
Automaticallyif you want to acquire the DNS server address  
using the DHCP server.  
If you want to enter the DNS server address manually, select  
Disable and then enter the IP address of the DNS server.  
9. Select Enable for Acquire Host Name and Domain Name  
Automatically if you want to acquire the host name and the  
domain name using the DHCP server.  
If you want to specify manually, enter the host name and the  
domain name in the text boxes.  
10. Select Enable for Register Network Interface Address to  
DNS Server if you want to register the host name and domain  
name to the DNS server through the DHCP server that  
supports Dynamic DNS.  
If you want to register the host name and the domain name  
directly to the DNS server, select Enable for Register  
Network Interface Address Directly to DNS Server.  
11. Select Enable or Disable for Use Universal Plug and Play.  
Select Enable if you want to use the Universal Plug and Play  
function on Windows Me or future operating systems.  
12. 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.  
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13. Click Submit and then enter the password to update the  
settings. The same password is required for EpsonNet  
WinAssist, MacAssist, and WebAssist. See “Password” on  
page 212 for more information on setting the password.  
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IfyouhavesettheAdministratorNameintheAdministratorscreen,  
enter the administrator name for the user name.  
14. If the message “Configuration change is complete!” appears  
on your screen, the update is complete. Do not exit the Web  
browser and do not send a job to the printer until this message  
appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to reset the printer.  
Note:  
Since the new IP address becomes available after the printer is reset,  
you need to restart EpsonNet WebAssist by entering the new IP  
address.  
Only changes on the page where you press the Submit button take  
effect.  
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Opening Screen  
Any user can access the following screen by typing the IP address  
of the print server for the URL in your browser.  
Index  
Home  
Links to the opening screen.  
Favorite  
Links to a Web site previously defined by the  
administrator.  
Help  
Links to Help.  
About WebAssist  
Links to the copyright and version information for  
EpsonNet WebAssist.  
EPSON logo  
Links to the Epson Web site  
(http://www.epson.com).  
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Information  
General  
Displays the print server information.  
Displays information about NetWare.  
Displays information about TCP/IP.  
Displays information about AppleTalk.  
Displays information about Microsoft Network.  
Displays information about IPP.  
NetWare  
TCP/IP  
AppleTalk  
MS Network  
IPP  
SNMP  
Displays information about SNMP.  
Configuration - Network  
NetWare  
TCP/IP  
Configure the applicable settings for NetWare.  
Configure the desired settings/method for  
TCP/IP.  
AppleTalk  
Configure the desired settings for AppleTalk.  
MS Network  
Configure the desired settings for Microsoft  
Network.  
IPP  
Configure the desired settings for IPP.  
Configure the desired settings for SNMP.  
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.  
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Information  
General information  
Items  
Explanations  
Administrator Name  
Location  
Administrator name of the printer  
Location of the printer  
Model of the print server  
Interface Card Model  
Name  
MAC Address  
Unique hardware address of the print server.  
You can distinguish the print server by its MAC  
address.  
Hardware Version  
Software Version  
Model Name  
Hardware version of the print server  
Software version of the print server  
Product name of the printer attached to the  
print server  
Network Status  
Printer Status  
DisplaysthecurrentEthernetspeedandduplex  
setting.  
Asignalshowingthestatuslevel.Thegreenlight  
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 if the printer has no paper or  
no toner, paper is jammed, the cover is open,  
or an error has occurred.  
Refresh button  
Refreshes the printer status. The printer status is  
not updated automatically. Press Refresh to  
display the latest printer information.  
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NetWare Basic Configuration  
Items  
Explanations  
Use NetWare  
Frame Type  
Mode  
Enable or Disable NetWare.  
Leave the default frame type (Auto) as it is.  
Select an appropriate NetWare mode.  
When using 4.x/5.x/6.x NDS Print Server, select  
NDS Print Server.  
When using 3.x/4.x Bindery Print Server, select  
Bindery Print Server.  
When using Remote Printer mode, select  
Remote Printer.  
When not using NetWare, select Standby.  
Print Server Mode/NDS/Bindery  
Items  
Explanations  
Print Server Name  
Enter the print server’s 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.  
NDS Tree Name  
NDS Context  
For the NDS Print Server mode only:  
Enter the NDS tree name (up to 31 characters).  
For the NDS Print Server mode only:  
Enter the NDS context (up to 255 characters).  
Primary File Server  
Name  
For the Bindery Print Server mode only:  
Enter the name (up to 47 characters) of the file  
server where the print server logs in.  
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Remote Printer Mode  
Items  
Explanations  
Primary Print Server  
Name  
Enter the primary print server name (up to 47  
characters).  
Printer Port Number  
Enter the printer port number (0 to 254).  
TCP/IP  
IP Address Settings  
Items  
Explanations  
Method for Acquiring the  
IP Address  
Select a method for acquiring IP addresses. If  
Auto is selected, DHCP becomes available.  
TousetheDHCPserver, makesureitisinstalled  
on your computer and correctly configured.  
See your operating system’s online help for  
detailed instructions.  
To set the IP address manually, select Manual.  
IP Address  
Enter an IP address for the print server. Be sure  
theIPaddressdoesnotconflict with any other  
devices on the network.  
Subnet Mask  
Set the subnet mask.  
Default Gateway  
Set the gateway address if needed.  
Set Using Automatic  
Private IP Addressing  
(APIPA)  
Select Enable to get a private address  
between 169.254.1.1 and 169.254.254.254  
automatically when an IP address cannot be  
obtained by the DHCP server; otherwise,  
select Disable.  
Set Using PING  
EnablesordisablesIPaddresssettingusingthe  
ping command.  
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Explanations  
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Address Automatically  
Select either Enable or Disable to acquire the  
DNS server address from the DHCP server.  
DNS Server Address  
Enter the DNS server address. When the DHCP  
server does not respond even when Enable is  
selected for Acquire DNS server address  
automatically, the DNS server address set  
here is used.  
Host Name and Domain Name Settings  
Items  
Explanations  
Acquire Host Name and  
Domain Name  
Automatically  
Select either Enable or Disable to acquire the  
host name and domain name from the DHCP  
server.  
Host Name  
Enter the host name supported by Dynamic  
DNS (between 2 and 63 characters). The total  
number of characters of the host name and  
the domain name must not exceed 251.  
Domain Name  
Leaveitblankorentertwoormorecharacters  
of the domain name. The total number of  
characters of the host name and the domain  
name must not exceed 251.  
Register Network  
Interface Address to DNS  
Server  
Select Enable if you want to send the host  
name and the domain name to the DHCP  
server that supports Dynamic DNS update to  
request for DNS dynamic updates.  
Register Network  
InterfaceAddressDirectly  
to DNS Server  
Select Enable if you want to directly send the  
host name and the domain name to the DNS  
server that supports Dynamic DNS update to  
request for DNS dynamic updates.When  
Register the network interface's address to  
DNS server is set to Disable, this setting is the  
same as Disable.  
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Universal Plug and Play Settings  
Items  
Explanations  
Use Universal Plug and  
Play  
Enables or disables Universal Plug and Play.  
Device Name  
Enter the device name.  
AppleTalk  
Items  
Explanations  
Use AppleTalk  
Printer Name  
Enable or Disable AppleTalk.  
Enterthenameoftheprinterattachedtothe  
print server (up to 32 characters).  
Zone Name  
Enter the network zone name (up to 32  
characters). To have the zone selected  
automatically, select Auto for the Network  
Number Set and enter an asterisk (*) in this  
text box.  
Entity Type  
Displays the printer’s entity type. Do not  
change the entity type unless “epson”  
appears. If “epson” appears, enter an entity  
type to match your printer.  
Impact Dot Matrix (24 pin): EPSONLQ2  
Network Number Set  
Select Auto or Manual. Usually Auto is  
recommended.  
Network Number for  
Manual Mode  
Enter the network number when you select  
to set the Network Number manually.  
MS Network  
Items  
Explanations  
Use Microsoft Network  
Shared Printing  
Enable or Disable Microsoft network.  
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Print Server Name  
Enter the print server name, which is the  
name of a computer on the network (up to  
15 characters). Be sure to give a name that  
is unique on the network.  
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Share Name  
Enter the workgroup name or domain name  
(up to 15 characters).  
Enter the printer’s shared name (up to 12  
characters). LPT1, LPT2, or LPT3, or COM  
cannot be used.  
IPP  
You must make the following settings before setting up the  
printer for Internet Printing on Windows Me/XP/Server  
2003/2000 or using EpsonNet Internet Print on Windows  
for more information.  
Items  
Explanations  
IPP URL  
Displays the printer’s URL for Internet Printing.  
Format:  
http://IP address of printer:631/printer name set  
below  
Example:  
http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer  
Printer Name  
Location  
Enter the name of a printer to use for Internet Printing  
(up to 127 characters).  
Example:  
EPSON_IPP_Printer  
Enter the name of the printer’s physical location (up  
to 64 characters).  
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Community  
Items  
Explanations  
Read Only  
Read/Write  
The word “public” always appears.  
Enter the Read/Write community name (up to 32  
characters).  
IP Trap  
Items  
Trap  
Explanations  
Enable or Disable the trap.  
Address  
Enter the IP address of the server to which the trap  
is transmitted.  
Community  
Enter the community name (up to 32 characters).  
IPX Trap  
Items  
Trap  
Explanations  
Enable or Disable the trap.  
Address  
Enter Network Address and Node Number (MAC  
Address) of the server to which the trap is  
transmitted.  
Format: Network Address: Node Number  
Suppose Network Address is A7E00BB0  
(hexadecimal) and Node Number is 000048930000  
(hexadecimal). In this case, the address is  
A7E00BB0:000048930000.  
Community  
Enter the community name (up to 32 characters).  
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You can link to the Web site specified on this screen when you  
click Favorite (the name is changeable) in Index.  
Items  
Explanations  
Administrator Name  
Enter the name of the administrator (up to  
255 characters).  
Location  
Enter the location of the print server (up to  
255 characters).  
Favorite Name  
Enter the link item name (up to 20  
characters) which will be displayed in the  
Index menu.  
Favorite URL  
Description  
Enter a URL (up to 64 characters).  
Enter any comments concerning the URL  
above (up to 64 characters).  
Note:  
Links to ftp are not supported.  
Reset  
You can reset the print server or return the settings to the default  
values.  
Items  
Explanations  
Reset button  
Functions like turning the power off and on  
again. Click this button to make the changes  
take effect.  
Return to Default button  
Returns the print server to the default settings.  
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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  
New Password  
Input the old password.  
Input the new password (up to 20  
characters).  
Re-input Password  
Re-input the new password.  
Note:  
The same password can be used for EpsonNet WinAssist,  
MacAssist, and WebAssist.  
If you forget your password, you need to initialize the print server.  
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About EpsonNet WebManager  
EpsonNet WebManager is an application designed to manage  
network devices. It allows network administrators to easily  
control network devices such as network printers, interface cards,  
and network adapters attached to a printer. EpsonNet  
WebManager offers the following features:  
ItsupportsWindows, Macintosh, and UNIXplatformstogive  
network administrators flexibility in managing network  
devices.  
It allows you to search and monitor network devices, and  
make settings for network devices.  
It offers a Group Management function that helps you  
manage devices as a group.  
It provides printer driver management functions, such as the  
ability to store printer drivers on the EpsonNet WebManager  
server, and easy installation of printer drivers on client PCs.  
It allows you to access the screen faster in the text mode.  
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” refers to a printer, interface card, or network  
adapter.  
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System Requirements  
Note:  
Before using EpsonNet WebManager, the computer and other  
devices must be properly connected to the network.  
Since EpsonNet WebManager runs on a web browser, you must  
install TCP/IP and a web browser first. See the README file for  
supported browsers.  
EpsonNet WebManager server operating systems  
EpsonNet WebManager server is the computer where you have  
installed EpsonNet WebManager.  
Operating  
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Windows XP Professional/Home Edition  
Windows Server 2003  
Windows 2000 Professional/Server/Advanced Server  
(with Service Pack 4 or higher)  
Windows NT 4.0 Server/Workstation (with Service Pack  
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System  
Pentium 300 MHz or better recommended  
256MB  
Memory  
Hard disk space  
100MB (1GB is recommended when using the printer  
driver management function.)  
EpsonNet WebManager client operating systems  
You can access the EpsonNet WebManager server from the  
following operating systems through a browser.  
Windows Me/98/XP/Server 2003/2000/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  
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EpsonNet WebManager provides you with the following  
functions:  
Device list function  
Searches for devices on the network and displays a device list  
with current status.  
Device details function  
You can make or change the printer settings through  
EpsonNet WebManager. The setting items in the Device  
details function will differ depending on the printer.  
Network settings function  
You can make or change the network interface settings  
through EpsonNet WebManager.  
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. See the  
Introduction of the EpsonNet WebManager Reference Guide for  
detailed information.  
When using EpsonNet WebManager with Internet Explorer in  
Mac OS, the Printer Layout window, Error Notification window,  
and Device Details window may not be available.  
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EpsonNet WebManager Operating Structure  
EpsonNet WebManager must be installed in the computer that  
functions as the network server. You can select the either of the  
two methods described below to use EpsonNet WebManager.  
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/Server 2003/2000/NT 4.0  
computer.  
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browser in the client computers. Run the Web browser on a client  
computer to access EpsonNet WebManager on the server.  
Multi-platform network administration is possible from  
Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX platforms through the browser.  
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Installing EpsonNet WebManager  
Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet WebManager.  
1. Insert the Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.  
2. The EPSON Installation Program screen opens automatically.  
If the Installer dialog box does not appear, double-click  
SETUP.EXE on the CD-ROM.  
3. Select Install EpsonNet WebManager, and then click  
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4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.  
Note:  
You do not need to install EpsonNet WebManager in the client  
computer. Just announce the IP address or host name of the server  
to any clients who use EpsonNet WebManager from a client  
computer.  
To use the printer driver management function, you need to select  
Custom and then select the check box during installation.  
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Be sure that TCP/IP is installed, and the IP address or host name  
is set for the computer. (Register the host name in the hosts file in  
the Windows directory.)  
From the server  
To start EpsonNet WebManager, click Start, point to Programs  
or All Programs (Windows XP/Server 2003), then EpsonNet  
WebManager, then select EpsonNet WebManager.  
From the client  
Run the Web browser and type the IP address (or the host name)  
of the server and default port number.  
Format:  
http://IP address or host name of server:8090/  
Example:  
http://192.168.100.201:8090/  
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Opening the Online Guide  
After starting EpsonNet WebManager, be sure to read the  
EpsonNet WebManager’s online reference guide. It provides  
important information and instructions on using EpsonNet  
WebManager.  
You can access the online guide by using any of the following  
methods:  
Run EpsonNet WebManager. From the Help menu, select  
Online Guide.  
Click the question mark button on the current screen so that  
a help screen appears describing the functions on that page.  
Click Start, point to Programs or All Programs  
(Windows XP/Server 2003), and then select EpsonNet  
WebManager. Click Online Guide.  
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General Problems  
Cannot configure the print server or cannot print from the  
network.  
Cause  
What to do  
The printer settings or  
network settings may be  
wrong.  
First, check to see if you can print a status  
sheet, as described in “Status sheet  
button” on page 9. If you can print a  
status sheet, check the network settings;  
otherwise, set the interface mode of the  
printer’s control panel to Auto or  
Option.  
Cannot print even if you have assigned the IP address to the  
computer and the printer.  
Cause  
What to do  
You have assigned an IP  
address to the computer  
manually, but you assigned computer. Use EpsonNet  
the IP address to the printer WinAssist/MacAssist/WebAssist and  
by Automatic Private IP  
Addressing (APIPA).  
Assign the printer’s IP address so that it  
belongs to the same segment of the  
the printer’s control panel.  
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Cannot communicate with the print server. (The print server  
does not appear in the printer list of EpsonNet Win/MacAssist.)  
Cause  
What to do  
The Ethernet setting of the  
print server is not  
Check the setting of the HUB or the  
switch.  
appropriateforyournetwork  
environment.  
Unable to start EpsonNet WinAssist.  
Cause  
What to do  
You have added or deleted  
protocols after installing  
EpsonNet WinAssist.  
Uninstall EpsonNet WinAssist and then  
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  
are not installed on the  
computer.  
Install the TCP/IP or IPX/SPX protocol.  
TCP/IP is installed on the  
computer, but its IP address  
is not set correctly.  
Set a correct IP address for the computer.  
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The message “Could not complete communicating  
configuration data” appears when you send settings to the print  
server.  
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Cause  
What to do  
This may happen when using Run Command Prompt from the  
a dial-up router.  
computer on which EpsonNet  
WinAssist/MacAssist is installed, and  
then enter the following command:  
Format: >ROUTE_ADD_the IP address  
of the print server_ the IP address of the  
computer (the under bar represents one  
space)  
Example:>ROUTEADD192.168.192.168  
22.33.44.55.  
Unable to start EpsonNet WebAssist.  
Cause  
What to do  
You have not set the IP  
Set the IP address for the print server  
address for the print server. using EpsonNet WinAssist, MacAssist,  
the printer’s control panel, or the  
arp/ping commands. You can check the  
IP address on a status sheet. See  
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Unable to set the IP address using the arp/ping commands.  
Cause  
What to do  
The print server is not  
connected to the network.  
Connect the print server to the network,  
and check the network environment.  
The printer is located beyond The printer and the computer must be in  
the router. the same segment.  
The Model Name and IP Address do not appear in the EpsonNet  
WinAssist dialog box.  
Cause  
What to do  
If a valid IP address is not set, Set a valid IP address.  
the items indicated in the  
Refresh the status by selecting Refresh  
from the View menu.  
dialog box mentioned above  
may not appear.  
Increase the length of time before a  
timeout. To do this, select Timeout from  
the Tool menu. Note that doing so can  
cause EpsonNet WinAssist to run more  
slowly.  
An extra account is generated when using the dial-up network.  
Cause  
What to do  
NetWare is set to Enable  
even though you are not  
using NetWare.  
Set NetWare to Disable on the NetWare  
screen of EpsonNet WebAssist.  
How to acquire an IP address.  
To acquire your IP address, you need to apply to the NIC (Network  
Information Center) in your country.  
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Windows Me/98/95 environment  
A dial-up connection dialog box appears when printing with  
TCP/IP via EpsonNet Direct Print.  
Cause  
What to do  
You have selected a phone  
line or modem (for Internet  
Printing ends normally after you cancel  
this dialog box, but the message appears  
Explorer 4.0x) for the Internet every time you print. Connect to the  
connection.  
Internet using a local area network or  
start a dial-up network manually.  
A communication error message appears when you start  
printing or when you open the printer’s properties.  
Cause  
What to do  
When you print with  
NetBEUI or IPP, EPSON  
Status Monitor cannot be  
used.  
Open the printer’s properties and then  
click the Optional Settings tab. Select  
Update the Printer Option  
Information manually.  
Open the printer’s properties and then  
clicktheUtilitytab. CleartheMonitorthe  
Printing Status check box.  
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Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT environment  
A dial-up connection dialog box appears when printing with  
TCP/IP via EpsonNet Direct Print.  
Cause  
What to do  
You have selected a phone  
line or modem (for Internet  
Printing ends normally after you cancel  
this dialog box, but the message appears  
Explorer 4.0x) for the Internet every time you print. Connect to the  
connection.  
Internet using a local area network or  
start a dial-up network manually.  
A communication error message appears when you start  
printing or when you open the printer’s properties.  
Cause  
What to do  
When you print with  
NetBEUI or IPP, EPSON  
Status Monitor cannot be  
used.  
Open the printer’s properties and then  
click the Optional Settings tab. Select  
Update the Printer Option  
Information manually.  
Open the printer’s properties and then  
clickthe Utilitytab. CleartheMonitorthe  
Printing Status check box.  
No clients except an administrator can print via Windows NT  
Server 4.0.  
Cause  
What to do  
CREATOR OWNER has been Add CREATOR OWNER by clicking the  
deleted from the Printer  
Permissions list, or  
Add button in the Printer Permissions  
dialog box, or set CREATOR OWNER to  
CREATOR OWNER is set to Manage Documents (default setting).  
Print or No Access.  
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Printers do not appear in Chooser.  
Cause  
What to do  
You may have selected  
Make sure to select Ethernet in  
incorrectly for “Connect via” AppleTalkControlPanel, andmakesure  
in the AppleTalk Control  
Panel.  
AppleTalk is active in Chooser. Also,  
check the network equipment including  
the hub cable.  
NetWare environment  
Nothing prints even though clients have sent data to the printer.  
Cause  
What to do  
Clientsmaynotberegistered, Make sure clients are registered as users  
or the print server may not be of the print queue and the print server.  
logged in to the NetWare  
server.  
Also,makesuretheprintserverislogged  
in to the NetWare server.  
EpsonNet WinAssist/WebAssist will not start correctly.  
Cause  
What to do  
Microsoft NetWareDirectory If you are using the NDS service, install  
Service is installed on your  
computer.  
the Novell NetWare Client service.  
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It takes a long time to start EpsonNet WinAssist.  
Cause  
What to do  
The Novell Client service is Double-click Network in Control Panel,  
installed.  
and then double-click the network  
adapter that does not use the  
IPX/SPX-compatible protocol. Clear the  
items related to IPX to unbind IPX.  
The printers on the IPX network do not appear in the EpsonNet  
WinAssist dialog box.  
Cause  
What to do  
The printer is turned off.  
Turn on the printer.  
The printer is not in the same To search for print servers in other  
segment as the computer  
where you installed  
segments, use Search Options of  
EpsonNet WinAssist.  
EpsonNet WinAssist.  
You have not logged in to the From the computer on which EpsonNet  
target NetWare server with  
supervisor privileges.  
WinAssist is installed, log in to the target  
NetWare server with supervisor  
privileges.  
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To initialize your print server, follow the steps below.  
1. Make sure that the printer with the print server is turned off.  
2. While holding down the status sheet button, turn the printer  
on.  
3. Hold down the status sheet button for about twenty seconds.  
The length of time necessary to hold down the status sheet  
button varies depending on the printer model. The red Status  
light and green Data light both turn on, indicating the print  
server is being initialized.  
4. After the initialization is complete, press the status sheet  
button to print a status sheet. Check the information on the  
status sheet.  
Note:  
You can also initialize the print server using EpsonNet WinAssist,  
MacAssist, or WebAssist by clicking the Return to Default button.  
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Selecting a Printing Method  
If necessary, use this section to help you select a printing method.  
Printing from Windows  
Check if there is a Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT print  
server on your network, and then use the suggestions below.  
Note:  
Only the recommended printing methods are introduced here. See  
additional methods.  
If no Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT print server exists  
Use a printing method appropriate to your operating system:  
For Windows Me/98/95  
We recommend TCP/IP printing via EpsonNet Direct Print.  
For Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT  
WerecommendTCP/IPprintingviaLPR. SeeWindowsXP”  
If a Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT print server exists  
On the server, set the printer to connect with LPR and turn it into  
a shared printer. Your clients can then print to this shared printer.  
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Printing from Macintosh  
Use AppleTalk to print from Macintosh. See “Macintosh” onpage  
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Features of the Printing Methods  
This section describes features of the printing methods available  
for you to choose.  
LPR (TCP/IP) printing  
Advantages  
No computer as a print server is required.  
No special utility for Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT is  
required.  
You can see the printer status using EPSON Status Monitor 3.  
For Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT, you can create a  
print log using the event viewer.  
You can print via a router.  
Disadvantages  
You need to set up TCP/IP.  
For Windows Me/98/95, EpsonNet Direct Print must be  
installed on all computers to use for printing.  
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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.  
For Windows XP/Server 2003/2000, you cannot share the  
Internet printer.  
Microsoft Network Shared printing  
Advantages  
Easy to set up (IP address is not required if NetBEUI protocol  
is installed).  
No computer as a print server is required.  
No special print utility is required.  
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.  
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Setting an IP Address Using the arp/ping  
Command  
If you are using UNIX or OS/2, you need to use the arp and ping  
command to set the IP address of the print server. You can also  
use these commands with Windows Me/98/95/XP/  
Server 2003/ 2000/NT 4.0, if you have correctly installed TCP/IP  
networking on these systems.  
Note:  
Make sure that the Set using PING function is enabled on the  
TCP/IP menu in EpsonNet WinAssist or EpsonNet WebAssist. If  
this function is disabled, you cannot set the IP address using the  
arp/ping command.  
Make sure the print server and the computer are in the same  
segment.  
Before you start, you need the following information:  
A valid IP address for the print server. Ask your network  
administrator for anIP address whichdoes not cause conflicts  
with any other device on the network. If you are the network  
administrator, choose an address within your subnet which  
does not conflict with any other device.  
The MAC (Ethernet hardware) address of the print server.  
You can find out the MAC address on a status sheet.  
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computer in the same segment, as follows:  
1. Set the default gateway to the host on which you are setting  
up the print server.  
If there is a server or a router which acts as a gateway, enter  
the address of the server or the router. If there is no gateway,  
enter the IP address of your computer as a gateway address.  
2. Assume that you want to reach the computer having the IP  
address “192.168.100.101”. Check that the computer is  
reachable by “pinging” it from the command line:  
ping 192.168.100.101  
3. If the computer is reachable, you can see the following result  
(the exact form of the message depends on your operating  
system, and the time may vary):  
64 bytes from 192:168:100:101:icmp_seq=0. Time=34.ms  
4. If the computer is unreachable, you may see something like  
this:  
PING 192:168:100:101:56 data bytes  
If you press Ctrl-C, you may see something like this:  
192:168:100:101 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” the computer, check the following:  
The address in the ping command is correct.  
The Ethernet connection to the computer has been made  
correctly, and all hubs, routers, etc. are switched on.  
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Setting and checking the new IP address  
To set the new IP address of the print server which you have  
obtained from your network administrator, use the ping  
command and arp command with the -s flag (create an ARP  
entry).  
Note:  
In the following procedure, we assume that the MAC address of your  
print server is 00:00:48:93:00:00 (hexadecimal), and that the IP address  
which you will be assigning is 192.168.100.201 (decimal). Substitute  
your values for these addresses when you type in the commands.  
1. From the command line, type:  
Example: arp -s 192.168.100.201 00-00-48-93-00-00  
2. Execute the ping command to set the IP address by pinging it:  
Example: ping 192.168.100.201  
3. The 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  
print server and try again.  
4. Print a status sheet to check whether the new IP address has  
been assigned to the print server.  
Note:  
When the IP address is set by the ping command, the subnet mask  
is automatically changed by the class of the IP address. To change  
the subnet mask and the default gateway according to your network  
environment, use EpsonNet WinAssist on Windows operating  
systems or EpsonNet MacAssist in Macintosh.  
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This section describes instructions on using a dial-up router.  
If DHCP is used to assign an IP address of the printer and the  
Dynamic DNS function is not supported, you need to change the  
printer port setting every time you turn on the printer. Therefore,  
we recommend that you set a valid IP address for the print server  
by using the one of the following methods.  
Set the IP address for the print server manually. Use  
EpsonNet WinAssist or MacAssist. See “TCP/IP” on page 58  
Specify the print server by using the bind of DHCP function.  
Set the exclusive address of the DHCP function.  
Note:  
Use NetBEUI printing if you do not want to go through these steps.  
See the manual of the Dial-Up router for more information on scorp  
range, bind, exclusive address of the DHCP function.  
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Function of Universal Plug and Play  
When you connect your printer to the network, the printer is  
automatically assigned with an IP address, and the printer’s icon  
appears in the My Network Placesfolder. By double-clicking the  
printer’s icon, you can access EpsonNet WebAssist for basic  
information about the printer, such as manufacturer, model  
name, location, and administrator’s name.  
Right-click the printer’s icon in the My Network Places folder  
and select Properties. You can check the brief information of the  
print server.  
Tousethisfunction, theUniversalPlugandPlaymustbeinstalled  
on Windows Me or future operating systems. For information on  
how to install Universal Plug and Play, see the Windows Me  
online help.  
Note:  
Before using the Universal Plug and Play function, you must enable the  
Universal Plug and Play function in EpsonNet WinAssist or  
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Follow the steps below to uninstall the network software.  
Windows Me/98/95/2000/NT 4.0  
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Control Panel.  
2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.  
3. Select the utility you want to uninstall, and then click the  
Add/Remove button (Windows Me/98/95/NT 4.0) or the  
Change/Remove button (Windows 2000).  
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete uninstallation.  
Windows XP/Server 2003  
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. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete uninstallation.  
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Macintosh  
1. Double-click the EpsonNet MacAssist Installer icon.  
2. Click the Continue button.  
3. In the License dialog box, read the License Agreement, and  
then click the Accept button.  
4. Select Uninstall from the pull down menu.  
5. Click the Uninstall button.  
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete uninstallation.  
Note:  
You can also uninstall EpsonNet MacAssist by dragging the  
MacAssistxxxfolder(MacOS8.xto9.x)ortheEpsonNetMacAssist  
OSX x.xx folder (Mac OS X) to the Trash.  
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Print Server Specification  
Parallel Interface:  
Network Interface:  
Button:  
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RJ-45 connector  
Status sheet button  
DC-IN connector  
Status light  
Connector:  
Status Lights:  
Data light  
Regulatory Approvals  
EMC:  
FCC part 15 subpart B Class B  
CSA C108.8 Class B  
CISPR Pub.22 Class B  
CE Marking:  
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC  
EN 55022 Class B  
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MTBF:  
MTTR:  
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Operating Temperature:  
Storage Temperature:  
Operating Humidity:  
Storage Humidity:  
Operating Vibration:  
Storage Vibration:  
Shock:  
5 to 35° C (41 to 95° F)  
-30 to 70° C (-22 to 158° F)  
20 to 80% RH  
5 to 95% RH  
0.4 G (5 to 55 Hz)  
1 G (5 to 55 Hz)  
4 G  
Network Software  
NetWare 3.x, 4.x, 5.x, or 6  
EtherTalk (AppleTalk)  
TCP/IP  
NetBEUI  
IPP  
242  
Specifications  
Regulatory Approvals for AC Adapter A120H  
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
Safety standards:  
UL1950  
CSA C22.2 No.950  
AS/NZS3260  
EMC:  
FCC part 15 subpart B Class B  
FCC Compliance Statement  
For United States Users  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment  
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television  
reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If thisequipment doescauseinterference to radio and television reception, which  
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to  
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver  
is connected  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
WARNING  
The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate  
the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits  
established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and  
use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than  
one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces.  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s  
authority to operate the equipment.  
For Canadian Users  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
Specifications  
243  
Regulatory Approvals for AC Adapter A192H  
Safety standards:  
UL1950  
CSA C22.2 No.950  
EN60950  
AS/NZS3260  
EMC:  
CE Marking:  
EN 55022 Class B  
EN 55024  
EN 61000-3-2  
EN 61000-3-3  
AS/NZS 3548 Class B  
For European Users  
This device complies with EU directives, 89/336/EEC.  
AC Adapter model A192H conforms to CE making requirements in accordance with EC  
Directives 73/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC.  
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Specifications  
Index  
A
I
AppleTalk, 70, 87, 208  
arp, 234, 236  
Initializing the print server, 229  
Installation  
Automatic Private IP Addressing  
(APIPA), 38, 44, 59, 84, 199, 206  
EpsonNet Direct Print, 172  
EpsonNet Internet Print, 184  
EpsonNet MacAssist, 35  
EpsonNet WebManager, 218  
EpsonNet WinAssist, 34  
Internet printing, 185, 190  
Internet Printing Protocol, 183  
IntranetWare, 135, 136  
IP address, 59, 84, 197, 224  
IPP, 72, 88, 209  
B
Bindery emulation, 133, 135  
C
Community, 74, 210  
Controlled Access Printers, 153, 157  
IP Trap, 74, 210  
IPX Trap, 74, 210  
D
L
Data light, 9  
Default gateway, 39, 45, 59, 84, 199  
Dial-up network, 157  
Dial-up router, 237  
LPR filters, 161  
M
Dynamic DNS, 61, 86, 200  
MAC address, 57, 82, 204  
Microsoft network, 68, 208  
E
Epson_lpr, 174, 176  
EPSON AppleTalk, 70, 87, 208  
EpsonNet  
N
NDPS, 150  
Direct Print, 171  
NDPS Manager, 152  
NDPS Printer Agent, 153  
NDS, 133  
NET USE command, 99, 106, 112, 118,  
122  
Internet Print, 183  
MacAssist, 42, 77  
MacAssist EasySetup, 90  
WebAssist, 195  
WebManager, 213  
WinAssist, 36, 49  
NetWare, 62, 205  
3.x, 135, 137  
4.x, 135, 136, 141, 144  
5.x, 136, 144, 150  
6.0, 136, 144, 150  
F
ftp, 169  
Index  
245  
O
U
Operating environment, 5  
Universal Plug and Play, 61, 86  
UNIX, configure for different OS, 162  
Using the printer with  
Macintosh, 123  
P
Password for  
NetWare, 131  
EpsonNet MacAssist, 89  
EpsonNet WebAssist, 212  
EpsonNet WinAssist, 75  
PCONSOLE, 137, 150  
ping, 235  
OS/2, 125  
UNIX, 161  
Windows 2000, 113  
Windows Me/98/95, 95  
Windows NT 4.0, 119  
Windows Server 2003, 107  
Windows XP, 100  
Print Server mode, 62, 132, 135, 136,  
157, 205  
Protocols, 5  
Public Access Printers, 153, 157  
Z
Zone, 71, 87  
R
Remote Printer mode, 67, 132, 137, 141,  
144, 157, 206  
Reset, 203, 211  
Return to default button, 57, 83, 211  
RJ-45 connector, 10  
Router, 39, 45, 84, 199  
S
SAP Name, 154  
Search options, 53, 54, 80, 81  
Setting the IP address, 58, 83, 234  
SNMP, 73, 210  
Status light, 9  
Status sheet button, 9  
Subnet mask, 39, 45, 59, 84, 199  
T
TCP/IP, 58, 83, 198  
Timeout option, 51, 79  
246  
Index  

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