Epson 7900 manual

Epson Stylus ® Pro 7900/9900 Network Guide[...]

2 Copyright and Tradema rks Copyright and Trademarks No part of this publicat ion may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval syst em, or transmitted in any form or by any me ans, mechan ical, photo copying, recordi ng, or other wise, without the p rior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assume d with respect to the [...]

Copyright and Trademarks 3 Permission is gr anted to anyo ne to use this software fo r any purpos e, including co mmercial applications, and to alt er it and redistribu te it freely, subje ct to the above disclaimer and the following restrictions: General Notice: Othe r product names used her ein ar e for iden tification purposes o nly and may be t[...]

4 Contents Chapter 1 Introduction About Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

5 EpsonNet Config with Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 About EpsonNet Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Configuring the Network Int erface Using EpsonNet Config With a Web Browser . 32 Opening Screen . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

6 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction About Your Printer Your printer has a built-in Ethernet interface and can connect anywhere on your network using 10Bas e-T or 100Base-TX. The bui lt-in Ethernet interface automatically selects the correct link speed and network protocols when it connects to the network. The network interface supports multiple p[...]

Introduction 7 Note: ❏ This guide is written for network administrators, and man y of the steps included in this guide require detailed network knowled ge and administrator rights. ❏ The term “network administrator” in this guide refers to the person responsible for maintaining the network. “Administrator” is synonymous with “Supervis[...]

8 Introduction Features of the Network Interface ❏ Connects your Epson printer using a built-in Ethernet inte rface, wh ich 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 Add[...]

Introduction 9 Network Interface Operation Status lights The status lights provide you with impor tant information on the operation of the network interface. The light on the left indicates whether the network interface is connected to a 10Base-T (green) or 100Ba se-TX (orange) network. The light on the right flashes when data is being transmitted.[...]

10 Introductio n About the Software The software CD provided with your printer incl udes the following network software. ❏ EpsonNet Config for Windows is a Windows-based configuration utility that allows you to configure the netwo rk interface. See “EpsonNet Config for Windows” on page 29. ❏ EpsonNet Config for Macintosh is a Macintosh-base[...]

Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 11 Chapter 2 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing Overview This section describes the general pr ocedure on how to set up the network interface. 1. Check the network interface operation. Check the functions and operat ions of the network in terface, such as the status lights. See “Net work Interf[...]

12 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing Installing Network Components on Your Computer Before configuring the network interf ace and printing from the computer, you need to install the necessary netwo rk components (such as TCP/IP) and assign an IP address and subnet mask for your co mputer, depending on the printing method you want to use. [...]

Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 13 3. Check if the following net work components are in the list. If they are already installed, go to “N etwork Software” on page 29. The following table lists th e network components r equired for configuring the network interface wi th EpsonNet Config. The following table lists the network componen[...]

14 Setting Up Your System 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-Spe[...]

Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 15 The following table lists the componen ts required for network printing. 5. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Install to install them. 6. For LPR printing: Double-click Internet Prot ocol (TCP/IP) on the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box to open the Internet Prot ocols (T[...]

16 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 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 [...]

Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 17 Configuring the Network Interface Configure the network interfac e 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 .[...]

18 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 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 of f then back on again. See “Printing a Network Status Sheet” on page 18 to print a network s[...]

Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 19 Installing the Printer Software To print to the network printer, you need to install the prin ter driver on the computer. See the section in this chapter appropria te for your operating system. Windows Vista Adding the Network Port 1. Click , Control Panel , and then Printer . 2. Click Add a printer to[...]

20 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 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 .[...]

Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 21 7. If an error occurs, the followi ng dialog box appear s. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer . Click Next . 8. Click Finish . 9. See “Installing the Prin ter Driver” below to in stall the printer driver. Installing the Printer Driver 1. Insert the printer softwa[...]

22 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 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 .[...]

Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 23 4. Select Standard TCP/IP Port , then click the New Port button. 5. Click Next .[...]

24 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 6. Do one of the following ❏ If you are using DHCP to assign an IP address to the pr inter, 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 prin ter using [...]

Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 25 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 t he Printers and Faxes window. 11. See “Installing the Prin ter Driver?[...]

26 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 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-[...]

Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 27 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 syst em and printing method. Adding the Printer Mac OS X 10.5 Bonjour Printing 1. Open System[...]

28 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing 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[...]

Network Software 29 Chapter 3 Network Software This chapter explains how to use the network softwa re provided with your printer. EpsonNet Config for Windows About EpsonNet Config EpsonNet Config allows admin istrators to configure the network interface. Note: Be sure to use EpsonNet Co nfig included on the softwa re CD shipped with you r printer. [...]

30 Network Software EpsonNet Config for Macintosh About EpsonNet Config EpsonNet Config allows admin istrators to configure the network interface. Note: Be sure to use EpsonNet Co nfig included on the softwa re CD shipped with you r printer. Accessing the EpsonNet Config User’s Guide The EpsonNet Config User’s Guide contains detailed informatio[...]

Network Software 31 Supported Web Browsers Windows: ❏ Microsoft Internet Explor er version 5.0 or later ❏ Netscape Navigator ve rsion 7.0 or later ❏ Firefox version 2.0 or later Mac OS X: ❏ Netscape Navigator ve rsion 7.0 or later ❏ Apple Safari version 1.2 or later ❏ Firefox version 2.0 or later About Web Browser Settings When running [...]

32 Network Software Configuring the Network Interf ace Using EpsonNet Config With a Web Browser After you have assigned an IP address to the netwo rk interface using the printer’s control panel, EpsonNet Config , or a DHCP server, you can configure the network interface using Eps onNet Config with Web Browser. Note: ❏ A Web browser must be inst[...]

Network Software 33 Note: ❏ The network administrator must check any changes made to the IP address settings. ❏ When Auto is selected, DHCP becomes av ailable. A DHCP server/router must be available on your network. ❏ If Set Using Automati c Private IP Addressing (APIPA) is e nabled, a private IP address is automatically assigned to the netwo[...]

34 Network Software 10. Select Enable for Register Network Interf ace Address to DNS Server if you want to register the host nam e and domain name to the DNS server through the DHCP se rver that suppor ts Dynamic DNS. If you want to register the host name and the domain name di rectly to the DNS server, select Enable for Register Network Interface [...]

Network Software 35 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 Menu Home Links to the openin g screen. Favorite Links to a Web site previously defi ned by the administrator. Help Links to Help. About EpsonNet Config Links to the copy[...]

36 Network Software Configuration - Optional Administrato r Type the name of the admi nistrator and a link to a favorite Web site. Reset Resets the printer and returns to the def ault settings. Password Set the password to prot ect settings.[...]

Troubleshooting 37 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting General Problems Cannot configure the network interfac e or cannot print from the network. Cannot print even if you have assigned the IP addr ess to the computer and the printer. Unable to start EpsonNet Config. The message “EpsonNet Config cannot be used because no network is installed.” appears whe[...]

38 Troubleshooting The message “Could not complete co mmunicating configuration data” appears when you send settings to the network interface. Unable to start EpsonNet Config with Web Browser. The Model Name and IP Address do not app ear in the EpsonNet Config dialog box. Cause What to do This may happen when using a dial-up router. Run Comman [...]

Tips for Administrators 39 Chapter 5 Tips for Administrators Network Setup Menu These items are used to make network se ttings on the prin ter’s control panel. * Available only when Enable is selected for NE TWORK SETUP . Setting an IP Address on the Printer’s Control Panel After connecting the printer to the netwo rk, you need to set t he IP a[...]

40 Tips for Administrators 6. Press r , then d to highlight IP ADDRESS SETTING . 7. Press r , then press u or d to choose one of the fo llowing IP configuration settings: ❏ Choose AUTO if your network uses a DHC P server to configure your network devices’ IP se ttings automatically. ❏ Choose PANEL if you would like to config ure the printer?[...]

Tips for Administrators 41 Uninstalling Software Follow the steps below to uni nstall 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[...]

42 Index Index A Administrator tips, 39 to 41 Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA), 33 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, 10 Dyna[...]

Index 43 P Password, EpsonNet Config with Web Browser, 36 Printer driver installing in Macintosh, 27 to 2 8 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 addr[...]