Epson Stylus® Pro 7900/9900 Network Guide
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction About Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EpsonNet Config with Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About EpsonNet Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring the Network Interface Using EpsonNet Config With a Web Browser . Opening Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 30 32 35 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting General Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1 Introduction About Your Printer Your printer has a built-in Ethernet interface and can connect anywhere on your network using 10Base-T or 100Base-TX. The built-in Ethernet interface automatically selects the correct link speed and network protocols when it connects to the network. The network interface supports multiple protocols and automatically detects the protocols being used on your network. You can print from Microsoft® Windows® and Mac OS® X applications.
Note: ❏ This guide is written for network administrators, and many of the steps included in this guide require detailed network knowledge and administrator rights. ❏ The term “network administrator” in this guide refers to the person responsible for maintaining the network. “Administrator” is synonymous with “Supervisor.” ❏ The term “network interface” refers to the built-in Ethernet interface of the printer in this guide. ❏ Some screen shots in this guide may list a printer name other than your printer.
Features of the Network Interface ❏ Connects your Epson printer using a built-in Ethernet interface, which is called the network interface in this manual, to the network. ❏ Supports multiple protocols, such as TCP/IP and Bonjour. ❏ Supports both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX. ❏ Supports DHCP. ❏ Supports Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) that assigns an IP address automatically to the network interface even if there is no DHCP server on the network. ❏ Supports the Dynamic DNS function. ❏ Supports SNMP.
Network Interface Operation Status lights The status lights provide you with important information on the operation of the network interface. Indicates connection type Flashes when data is received RJ-45 connector The light on the left indicates whether the network interface is connected to a 10Base-T (green) or 100Base-TX (orange) network. The light on the right flashes when data is being transmitted.
About the Software The software CD provided with your printer includes the following network software. ❏ EpsonNet Config for Windows is a Windows-based configuration utility that allows you to configure the network interface. See “EpsonNet Config for Windows” on page 29. ❏ EpsonNet Config for Macintosh is a Macintosh-based configuration utility that allows you to configure the network interface. See “EpsonNet Config for Macintosh” on page 30.
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing Overview This section describes the general procedure on how to set up the network interface. 1. Check the network interface operation. Check the functions and operations of the network interface, such as the status lights. See “Network Interface Operation” on page 9 for details. 2. Install the necessary network components on your computers.
Installing Network Components on Your Computer Before configuring the network interface and printing from the computer, you need to install the necessary network components (such as TCP/IP) 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 Vista For Windows Vista, use the following procedure to install the necessary components.
3. Check if the following network components are in the list. If they are already installed, go to “Network Software” on page 29. The following table lists the network components required for configuring the network interface with EpsonNet Config. EpsonNet Config’s setting screens Necessary components TCP/IP, SNMP (IP trap) Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) The following table lists the network components required for network printing.
Windows XP For Windows XP, use the following procedure to install the necessary components. Note: The Windows XP CD may be required during the installation. 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. 4. Check if the following network components are in the list.
The following table lists the components required for network printing. Printing method Necessary components LPR printing Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) 5. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Install to install them. 6. For LPR 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.
Setting Up the Network Interface Connecting the Network Interface to the Network Follow the instructions below to connect the network interface to the network. 1. Make sure that your printer is turned off. 2. Connect one end of the network cable to the RJ-45 connector on the network interface, and the other end to the network. c Caution: ❏ You must use a Category 5 shielded twisted-pair cable to connect the network interface to prevent malfunction.
Configuring the Network Interface Configure the network interface for use on a TCP/IP network. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned on, and the LCD displays READY. 2. Press the Menu r button on the printer to enter the printer’s menu system. 3. Press d to highlight NETWORK SETUP, then press r. 4. Press r, then d to highlight ENABLE. 5. Press OK. A checkmark appears next to ENABLE to show that it’s selected. 6. Press r, then d to highlight IP ADDRESS SETTING. 7.
13. Press u or d to change each octet value, then press r to select the next octet. When you have changed the value of the last octet, press the Pause button to exit the printer menu. 14. Turn the printer off then back on again. See “Printing a Network Status Sheet” on page 18 to print a network status sheet and confirm the new IP address. Note: ❏ You must first set the IP address before using EpsonNet with Web Browser.
Installing the Printer Software To print to the network printer, you need to install the printer driver on the computer. See the section in this chapter appropriate for your operating system. Windows Vista Adding the Network Port 1. Click , Control Panel, and then Printer. 2. Click Add a printer to start the Add Printer wizard. 3. Click Add a local printer.
4. Select the Create a new port radio button, then select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list. 5. Click Next. 6. Enter the IP address of the network interface and then click Next.
7. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer. Click Next. 8. Click Finish. 9. See “Installing the Printer Driver” below to install the printer driver. Installing the Printer Driver 1. Insert the printer software CD in your CD or DVD drive. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. 3. When you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 4.
Windows XP Adding the Network Port 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Printers and Faxes. 2. From the File menu, select Server Properties. You see a screen like this: 3. Click the Ports tab, then click Add Port.
4. Select Standard TCP/IP Port, then click the New Port button. 5. Click Next.
6. Do one of the following ❏ If you are using DHCP to assign an IP address to the printer, enter the printer’s Host Name or IP address, shown on the network status sheet, in the Printer Name or IP Address text box. Then click Next. ❏ If you manually assigned an IP address to the printer using the control panel or Epson NetConfig, enter the printer’s IP address, shown on the network status sheet, in the Printer Name or IP Address text box. Then click Next. 7.
8. Make sure that the Device matches the Host Name or IP address shown on the network status sheet, then click Finish. 9. Click the Close button to return to the Server Properties window. 10. Click the Close button to return to the Printers and Faxes window. 11. See “Installing the Printer Driver” on page 26 to install the printer driver.
Installing the Printer Driver 1. Insert the printer software CD in your CD or DVD drive. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. 3. When you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 4. Select the port you created for the printer, then click OK. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish installing the printer driver. 6. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box.
Mac OS X Installing the Printer Driver 1. Insert the printer software CD in your CD or DVD drive. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. 3. See the section below for your operating system and printing method. Adding the Printer Mac OS X 10.5 Bonjour Printing 1. Open System Preferences. 2. Open Print & Fax. 3. Click the + button to add a new printer. 4. Select the printer model that is connected with Bonjour. 5. Click Add. TCP/IP Printing 1. Open System Preferences. 2.
Mac OS X 10.4 Bonjour/Rendezvous Printing 1. Open the Applications folder. 2. Open the Utilities folder. 3. Open the Printer Setup Utility, and then click Add. 4. Select the printer model that is connected with Bonjour. Note: If your printer is not displayed with Bonjour, click More Printers, select Bonjour from the drop-down list, then select the printer model. 5. Click Add. TCP/IP Printing 1. Open the Applications folder. 2. Open the Utilities folder. 3. Open the Printer Setup Utility and click Add. 4.
Chapter 3 Network Software This chapter explains how to use the network software provided with your printer. EpsonNet Config for Windows About EpsonNet Config EpsonNet Config allows administrators to configure the network interface. Note: Be sure to use EpsonNet Config included on the software CD shipped with your printer. Accessing the EpsonNet Config User’s Guide The EpsonNet Config User’s Guide contains detailed information on EpsonNet Config.
EpsonNet Config for Macintosh About EpsonNet Config EpsonNet Config allows administrators to configure the network interface. Note: Be sure to use EpsonNet Config included on the software CD shipped with your printer. Accessing the EpsonNet Config User’s Guide The EpsonNet Config User’s Guide contains detailed information on EpsonNet Config. Follow the steps below to access the EpsonNet Config User’s Guide. 1. Double-click the Macintosh HD icon.
Supported Web Browsers Windows: ❏ Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 or later ❏ Netscape Navigator version 7.0 or later ❏ Firefox version 2.0 or later Mac OS X: ❏ Netscape Navigator version 7.0 or later ❏ Apple Safari version 1.2 or later ❏ Firefox version 2.0 or later About Web Browser Settings When running EpsonNet Config with Web Browser, do not use a proxy server to access the Internet.
Configuring the Network Interface Using EpsonNet Config With a Web Browser After you have assigned an IP address to the network interface using the printer’s control panel, EpsonNet Config, or a DHCP server, you can configure the network interface using EpsonNet Config with Web Browser. Note: ❏ A Web browser must be installed on your computer. ❏ TCP/IP must be correctly set for the computer and the network interface. Follow the steps below to change the IP address using EpsonNet Config. 1.
Note: ❏ The network administrator must check any changes made to the IP address settings. ❏ When Auto is selected, DHCP becomes available. A DHCP server/router must be available on your network. ❏ If Set Using Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) is enabled, a private IP address is automatically assigned to the network interface even when there are no DHCP servers on your network. ❏ If the Dynamic DNS function is not supported, we recommend that you select Manual and then enter an IP address.
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.
Opening Screen Any user can access Epson NetConfig with Web Browser by typing the IP address of the network interface for the URL in your browser. Top Menu Bar Home Links to the opening screen. Favorite Links to a Web site previously defined by the administrator. Help Links to Help. About EpsonNet Config Links to the copyright and version information for EpsonNet Config. EPSON Logo Links to the Epson Web site (http://www.epson.com).
Configuration - Optional 36 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.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting General Problems Cannot configure the network interface 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 “Printing a Network Status Sheet” on page 18. If you can print a status sheet, check the network settings. Cannot print even if you have assigned the IP address to the computer and the printer.
The message “Could not complete communicating configuration data” appears when you send settings to the network interface. Cause What to do This may happen when using a dial-up router. Run Command Prompt from the computer on which EpsonNet Config is installed, and then enter the following command: Format: >ROUTE_ADD_the IP address of the network interface_ the IP address of the computer (the under bar represents one space) Example: >ROUTE ADD 192.168.192.168 22.33.44.55.
Chapter 5 Tips for Administrators Network Setup Menu These items are used to make network settings on the printer’s control panel. Item Settings NETWORK SETUP Disable, Enable IP ADDRESS SETTING* Auto, Panel IP, SM, DG SETTING* 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.254 Bonjour* On, Off INIT NETWORK SETTING* EXECUTE * Available only when Enable is selected for NETWORK SETUP.
6. Press r, then d to highlight IP ADDRESS SETTING. 7. Press r, then press u or d to choose one of the following IP configuration settings: ❏ Choose AUTO if your network uses a DHCP server to configure your network devices’ IP settings automatically. ❏ Choose PANEL if you would like to configure the printer’s IP settings manually. 8. Press OK. A checkbox appears next to the setting you selected. 9.
Uninstalling Software Follow the steps below to uninstall the network software. Windows Vista 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Uninstall a program. 2. Select the utility you want to uninstall, and then click the Uninstall/Change button. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete uninstallation. Windows XP 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Add or Remove Programs. 2. Click the Change or Remove Programs icon. 3.
Index A I Administrator tips, 39 to 41 Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA), 33 Installing printer driver Macintosh, 27 to 28 Windows Vista, 19 to 21 Windows XP, 22 to 26 IP address control panel, 17 to 18 EpsonNet Config with Web Browser, 32 to 34 B Bonjour printing, 27, 28 C Cable, network, 9 Configuring network interface control panel, 17 to 18 EpsonNet Config with Web Browser, 32 to 34 Connector, network, 9 Control panel, configuring network interface, 17 to 18 D Default gateway, 17, 33 DHCP, 1
P Password, EpsonNet Config with Web Browser, 36 Printer driver installing in Macintosh, 27 to 28 installing in Windows Vista, 19 to 21 installing in Windows XP, 22 to 26 Problems, solving, 37 to 38 Protocols, 7 R Rendezvous printing, 28 Resetting network interface, 36 RJ-45 connector, Network connector, 9 Router, 33 S Setting the IP address, 32 Software, uninstalling, 41 Status lights, 9 Status sheet, printing, 18 Subnet mask, 17, 33 T TCP/IP, 32 definition, 10 setting up in Windows, 12 to 15 setting up
