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  • Page 1 Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction About This Guide ........2 About Software .
  • Page 3 Chapter 3 Settings for NetWare Introduction to NetWare Settings ......3-2 Supported systems ....... . . 3-2 About modes .
  • Page 4 Chapter 5 Settings for Windows 2000/NT Introduction to Windows 2000/NT Settings....5-2 Printing with TCP/IP ........5-3 Configuring for TCP/IP using EpsonNet WinAssist .
  • Page 5 Chapter 8 Settings for UNIX Introduction to UNIX Settings ......8-2 Setting Up Different UNIX Systems Using the lpr Command . 8-2 Setting up with SunSoft Solaris 2.4 or higher .
  • Page 6 Chapter 11 EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Windows only) About the EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility ....11-2 Environment for EPSON Status Monitor 3....11-2 Windows shared printer .
  • Page 7 Problems Specific to Your Network Environment ... 15-5 Problems Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 ....15-9 Appendix A Specifications Network Software .
  • Page 8 Introduction Your printer has a built-in Ethernet interface. This manual contains information about the Internal Print Server of your printer and the configuration software, EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist/WebAssist, that configures it for network printing. For information about the printer, see your Reference Guide.
  • Page 9: About This Guide

    About This Guide This guide contains information about using your printer on a network, including installing the printer software and making network settings. Note: ❏ Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or later, must be installed in your computer to read the online guide. ❏...
  • Page 10: About Software

    Utility software that offers printing across the Internet using Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) for Windows 98/95/NT 4.0. ❏ EpsonNet NDPS Gateway Utility software that allows EPSON printers to be used in an NDPS environment and provides printing and status check functions.
  • Page 11: Supported Network Protocols And Features

    Supported Network Protocols and Features The Internal Print Server supports the following network protocols and features. It cannot use protocols that are not available or are not installed in your operating system. ® ® ❏ Novell NetWare 3.1x/4.1x/5 Supports IPX/SPX protocols that are configured for NetWare 3.1x (Bindery mode), NetWare 4.1x/IntranetWare (both Bindery emulation and NDS™...
  • Page 12: Terms And Concepts

    Terms and Concepts The following terms and concepts are defined here to help you understand this guide. A configuration is a prepared set of conditions for proper operation of a device. Configuring the Internal Print Server is to prepare it to work with protocols available on a network. A file server stores data required for the Internal Print Server to operate as a print server.
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 Installing Software About EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist/WebAssist ..1-2 System Requirements....... . 1-3 Installing EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist .
  • Page 14: About Epsonnet Winassist/Macassist/Webassist

    About EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist/WebAssist EpsonNet WinAssist, MacAssist, and WebAssist are software designed to configure the printer for use on a network. EpsonNet WinAssist allows you to configure the Internal Print Server for TCP/IP, NetWare, AppleTalk, and NetBEUI in a Windows environment. The EpsonNet MacAssist allows you to configure the Internal Print Server for TCP/IP and AppleTalk in a Macintosh environment.
  • Page 15: System Requirements

    System Requirements Windows System: i486 (Pentium or better recommended) Windows 98/95 Windows 2000 Server & Professional Windows NT 4.0/3.51 Server & Workstation Memory: 8MB (for Windows 98/95) 16MB (for Windows 2000/NT 4.0/NT 3.51) Hard disk space: 8MB Macintosh System: Macintosh with 68030 or better processor System 7.5.1 or later Memory: Hard disk space: 13MB...
  • Page 16: Installing Epsonnet Winassist/Macassist

    1. Insert the software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. The EPSON Installation Program screen opens automatically. If the EPSON Installation Program screen does not appear automatically, click Start and Run (Windows 98/95/2000/NT 4.0); or choose Run from the File menu in the Program Manager (Windows NT 3.51).
  • Page 17: Macintosh

    Note: ❏ To configure the Internal Print Server for NetWare using EpsonNet WinAssist, you must log in to the NetWare server. ❏ If you will not use the Internal Print Server in a NetWare environment, select Disable on the NetWare configuration page in the EpsonNet WebAssist;...
  • Page 18: Uninstalling Epsonnet Winassist

    Uninstalling EpsonNet WinAssist Follow the steps below to uninstall EpsonNet WinAssist. Windows 98/95/2000/NT 4.0 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. Select EpsonNet WinAssist and click the Add/Remove button (Windows 98/95/NT 4.0) or the Change/Remove button (Windows 2000).
  • Page 19: Connecting To The Network

    Chapter 2 Connecting to the Network Ethernet Operation ........2-2 Lights .
  • Page 20: Ethernet Operation

    Ethernet Operation Lights The indicator lights (1 green and 1 orange) can provide you with important information about the operation of the Internal Print Server. The green light is a data transmission light which blinks when the host interface receives data. The orange light indicates the connection status, whether 10BaseT or 100BaseTX is being used.
  • Page 21: Initializing And Resetting The Internal Print Server

    Initializing and resetting the Internal Print Server You can initialize and reset the network settings of the Internal Print Server using EpsonNet WinAssist or EpsonNet WebAssist, the web-based configuration utility installed in your printer. Note: See the section “Changing the IP address using EpsonNet WebAssist” on page 2-14 to open EpsonNet WebAssist.
  • Page 22: Connecting The Internal Print Server To The Network

    Connecting the Internal Print Server to the Network This printer has the following host interfaces: an Ethernet interface (Internal Print Server), a parallel interface, and an optional Type B interface. You can use these host interfaces to connect the printer to the network. See the Reference Guide for the location of the interfaces.
  • Page 23: Selecting Your Network Environment

    Selecting Your Network Environment The printer can be shared by users across multiple platforms and environments; Windows 98/95, Windows 2000/NT, Macintosh, OS/2, UNIX, and Novell NetWare. To use the printer on the network, you need to configure the printer for your network environment. The configuration utility you should use depends on your operating system.
  • Page 24: Setting The Ip Address On The Printer's Control Panel

    ❏ The Internal Print Server is set to the default IP address "192.168.192.168". This private IP address may cause conflicts on your network. To prevent this, you must confirm that the same IP address does not already exist on the network before connecting the Internal Print Server to the network.
  • Page 25 Auto: Choose Auto when obtaining the IP address from a DHCP server. The IP address is automatically obtained from the Internal Print Server whenever the printer is reset or turned on. PING: Choose PING when setting the IP address using arp/ping commands.
  • Page 26: Setting The Ip Address Using Epsonnet Winassist/Macassist

    Setting the IP Address Using EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist After connecting the printer to the network, you need to set the IP address for the Internal Print Server. To set the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway using EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist, follow the steps below. Note: The example screens are from the Windows 95 operating system using EpsonNet WinAssist.
  • Page 27 4. Select the printer, then click the Configuration button or double-click the printer. Note: ❏ If you have connected more than one printer with the same type of print server to the network, you can distinguish between the printers by the MAC address on a status sheet. ❏...
  • Page 28 5. Click the TCP/IP tab to display the TCP/IP menu. 6. Select the "Get IP address" method, either Auto or Manual. When you select Auto, DHCP becomes available. If you want to set the IP address manually, select Manual. Note: ❏...
  • Page 29 Note: ❏ The default value for the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway are 192.168.192.168, 255.255.255.0, and 255.255.255.255 respectively. ❏ If there is a server or a router which functions as a gateway, type the IP address of the server or router for the gateway address. If there is no gateway, leave the default values.
  • Page 30: Setting The Ip Address Using The Arp/Ping Command

    Setting the IP Address Using the arp/ping Command If you are using UNIX or OS/2, you can use the arp command to set the IP address of the Internal Print Server, and the ping command to check that you have set it correctly. You can also use these commands in Windows 98/95/2000/NT, if you have correctly installed TCP/IP networking on these systems.
  • Page 31 ❏ In the following, we will assume that the MAC address of your Internal Print Server is 00:00:48:93:00:00 (hexadecimal); and the IP address which you will be assigning is 192.168.100.201 (decimal). Substitute your values for these addresses when you enter the commands.
  • Page 32: Changing The Ip Address Using Epsonnet Webassist

    Changing the IP address using EpsonNet WebAssist After you have configured the Internal Print Server for TCP/IP using printer’s control panel, EpsonNet WinAssist, MacAssist, or the arp/ping command, you can make changes to the IP address or other settings using EpsonNet WebAssist (a utility that runs on your browser).
  • Page 33 ❏ Open your browser, and type in the IP address of the Internal Print Server directly. Do not run EpsonNet WinAssist or MacAssist. http:// the IP address of the Internal Print Server/ Example: http:// 192.168.100.201/ 3. Click TCP/IP under Network on the Configuration menu to view the TCP/IP setting screen.
  • Page 34 5. If you selected Panel, assign the IP address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway. Be sure to give an IP address which does not conflict with any other device on the network. Note: ❏ The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 and the default gateway is 255.255.255.255.
  • Page 35 Chapter 3 Settings for NetWare Introduction to NetWare Settings ......3-2 Supported systems ........3-2 About modes .
  • Page 36: Introduction To Netware Settings

    Introduction to NetWare Settings This chapter explains how to configure the Internal Print Server for NetWare. First, you need to set up the printer in a NetWare environment, and then configure the Internal Print Server using EpsonNet WinAssist. Supported systems ❏...
  • Page 37: About Modes

    About modes You can choose from Print Server, Remote Printer, or Standby mode. We recommend that you select the Print Server mode unless the number of users exceeds the limit. Features of the modes are described below. Print Server mode (NDS/Bindery Print Server): ❏...
  • Page 38: Instructions For Using Netware

    Instructions for using NetWare Printing a text file When you print a text file using the NPRINT command of NetWare or DOS, redirection, misconversion or a gap in characters might occur depending on the client environment. PCONSOLE limitation To use the Internal Print Server in Print Server mode, you cannot use the Print Server status display control with PCONSOLE.
  • Page 39 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 Internal Print Server is not able to communicate with the file server and NDS. (See “Protocols”...
  • Page 40: Using Bindery Print Server (Netware 3.1X/4.1X)

    Using Bindery Print Server (NetWare 3.1x/4.1x) This section contains instructions on using the Internal Print Server in Print Server mode under NetWare 3.1x and 4.1x with Bindery emulation. Configuring for NetWare using EpsonNet WinAssist Configure the Internal Print Server using EpsonNet WinAssist. Note: Novell Client32 or Novell IntranetWare Client must be installed in your computer.
  • Page 41 Note: ❏ If you have connected more than one printer with the same type of print server to the network, you can distinguish between the printers by the MAC address. ❏ If the IP address is set to the default IP address, the printer model may not appear.
  • Page 42 Print Queue Configuration button: Set the print queue. See the next step for more information. If you have already assigned the queue with PCONSOLE, NWADMIN, or EPSON Net!2 (an older version of the configuration utility), you need to assign the queue again here.
  • Page 43 7. Make the following settings for Print Queue Configuration. You can select or create a print queue to assign to the Internal Print Server. The following dialog box appears when you click Print Queue Configuration on the Printserver menu. Queue name: Displays the queue name assigned to the Internal Print Server by browsing for the queue.
  • Page 44 Queue list box: List of the queues that are assigned to the print server. Add button: Adds a queue to the print server. Browse the queue and then click the Add button. Remove button: Remove a queue from the queue list box. 8.
  • Page 45: Using Nds Print Server (Netware 4.1X/5)

    Using NDS Print Server (NetWare 4.1x/5) This section contains instructions for using the Internal Print Server in Print Server mode under NetWare 4.1x, IntranetWare, or NetWare 5 with NDS mode. Configuring for NetWare using EpsonNet WinAssist Configure the Internal Print Server using EpsonNet WinAssist. Note: Be sure that the one of the following Clients is installed in your computer;...
  • Page 46 4. Click IPX. Select the printer you want to configure from the list, then click Configuration. Note: ❏ If you have connected more than one printer with the same type of print server to the network, you can distinguish between the printers by the MAC address on a status sheet.
  • Page 47 6. Make the following settings for Printserver/NDS mode. Mode: Select Printserver/NDS . Frame type: Select Auto. Do not select other frame types. Note for NDS: ❏ Before you make settings for the Print Server in the right screen, you must complete the Tree name and Context. ❏...
  • Page 48 Print Queue Configuration button: Set the print queue. See the next step for more information. If you have already assigned the queue with PCONSOLE, NWADMIN, or EPSON Net!2 (an older version of the configuration utility), you need to assign the queue again here.
  • Page 49 Note: You can also make queue settings for a higher Context than the Context you specified in the NDS setting. You must have an ADMIN right for the Context in which you want to create the queue. Queue name: Displays the queue name assigned to the Internal Print Server. Format: the print queue name.OU.O (OU stands for Organization Unit and O stands for Organization.) Browse button:...
  • Page 50 ❏ Deleting a queue: Select the print queue you want to delete, right-click it, and then select Delete Queue. Queue list box: List of the queues assigned to the print server. Add button: Adds a queue to the print server. Browse for the desired queue and then click the Add button.
  • Page 51: Using Remote Printer (Netware 3.1X/4.1X/5)

    Using Remote Printer (NetWare 3.1x/4.1x/5) This section contains instructions on using the Internal Print Server in Remote Printer mode under NetWare 3.1x, 4.1x, 5, or IntranetWare. First, you need to make a printer environment using PCONSOLE or NWADMIN (NetWare Administrator tool). See the target section to make a printer environment.
  • Page 52 2. Run PCONSOLE. From the Available Options screen, select Print Queue Information and press Enter. 3. Press the Insert key on your keyboard 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.
  • Page 53 3. From the Print Server list, select the print server name that you just specified and press Enter . Then, 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 .
  • Page 54 6. From the Printer configuration screen, specify the printer name. Then, 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 changes. 8.
  • Page 55: Making The Printer Environment With Bindery Mode

    12. Specify a priority level between 1 to 10. One is top priority. 13. Press Esc to exit PCONSOLE. Now go to the section “Configuring for NetWare using EpsonNet WinAssist” on page 3-29. Making the printer environment with Bindery mode Follow the steps below to make the printer environment under NetWare 4.1x and IntranetWare with Bindery emulation.
  • Page 56 4. From the Print Queue list, select the print queue name that you just specified 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.
  • Page 57 16. To assign the printer, double-click the Print Server object icon (created in step 5). The Print Server dialog box appears. 17. Click Assignments and then click Add. From the printer object list, select the printer object (created in step 9) and click 18.
  • Page 58: Making The Printer Environment With Nds Mode

    Making the printer environment with NDS mode Follow the steps below to make the printer environment using NWADMIN under NetWare 4.1x, Intranet Ware, and NetWare 5 with NDS mode. 1. Turn on the printer. 2. From any NetWare client, log in to the target context of the NDS tree as an ADMIN.
  • Page 59 6. 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 . Then 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.
  • Page 60 7. Double-click the Printer Object icon in the NetWare Administrator screen. 8. The Printer dialog box appears. Click Assignments and then click Add . 9. From the print queue list, select the queue you created in step 6 and click OK . 3-26 Settings for NetWare...
  • Page 61 10. Click Configuration, select Other/Unknown for the Printer type list box and click OK. 11. Double-click the Print Server Object icon in the NetWare Administrator screen. 3-27 Settings for NetWare...
  • Page 62 12. In the Print Server dialog box that appears, click Assignments and then click Add. 13. From the printer object list, select the printer object you want to assign and click OK. 14. Go back to the screen in step 12, and click the Printer Number button to set the printer number from 0 to 254.
  • Page 63: Configuring For Netware Using Epsonnet Winassist

    Configuring for NetWare using EpsonNet WinAssist Configure the Internal Print Server using EpsonNet WinAssist. 1. Turn on the printer. 2. From any NetWare client, log in to the target NetWare server with supervisor privileges or ADMIN. 3. Load the print server from the file server’s system console on which the print queue volume is set.
  • Page 64 ❏ If printers do not appear in the IPX group, check that the printer is turned on. If it is on, check that the printer is in the same segment as the computer. ❏ You can search printers in other segments by setting the Search Options (IPX) in the Tool menu in EpsonNet WinAssist.
  • Page 65 Mode: Select Remote printer. Frame type: Select Auto. Do not select other frame types. Tree name: Leave as is. Context: Leave as is. Primary printserver name: Specify the print server name which you have created using PCONSOLE or NWADMIN. Printer port number: Specify the same port number you assigned to the print server using PCONSOLE or NWADMIN.
  • Page 66: Using Epsonnet Ndps Gateway

    Using EpsonNet NDPS Gateway This section contains instructions on printing using Novell ® ® Distributed Print Services (NDPS ) with Novell NetWare 5 and "NetWare Enterprise Print Services (NEPS)" for NetWare 4.11/4.2. Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS) are new generation print services for NetWare. Note: ❏...
  • Page 67: Outline Of Settings

    Outline of settings The following are basic steps to following order to use the Internal Print Server with the NDPS printing system. Detailed procedures are described in the next sections. 1. Select the Connection Type and make the printer environment on the Server and Clients. 2.
  • Page 68: Creating An Ndps Manager

    3. Install the appropriate Client Software on client workstations. Make sure they install NDPS. 4. Install printer drivers on client workstations. 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, then select Create from the Object menu.
  • Page 69 ❏ Public Access Printers: NDPS printers that are available to all network users and are not associated with an NDS object. Users can select and print to any public access printer they can view from their workstations. However, these printers do not take full advantage of services such as security and job event notification.
  • Page 70 5. Configure it as follows. It is a good idea to print a network status sheet of the Internal Print Server and configure the corresponding items. ❏ For Remote (rpinter on IPX) connection: IPX Network Number: Enter the IPX network number of the Internal Print Server.
  • Page 71 NDS Volume for Print Queue: The format is as follows; Format: The NDS Volume and the context For example: NDPS_SERVER_SYS.EPSON File Server for Print Queue: Enter the file server name for the print queue. IPX Network Number: Enter the IPX network number of the Internal Print Server.
  • Page 72: Configuring For Netware Using Epsonnet Winassist

    For Remote (rpinter on IPX), go to the next section “Configuring for NetWare using EpsonNet WinAssist” on page 3-38. For Remote (LPR on IP), go to “Setting the IP Address Using EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist” on page 2-8. For Queue Based, go to “Using Bindery Print Server (NetWare 3.1x/4.1x)”...
  • Page 73 4. Click IPX. Select the printer you want to configure from the list, then click Configuration . Note: ❏ If you have connected more than one printer with the same type of print server to the network, you can distinguish between the printers by the MAC address.
  • Page 74 Mode: Select Remote printer. Frame type: Select Auto. Do not select other frame types. Tree name: Leave as is. Context: Leave as is. Primary printserver name: Type the SAP name (up to 47 characters) you have created in step 5 on the section “Creating a Printer Agent” on page 3-34. Printer port number: Specify the same port number (from 0 to 254) you set in step 5 on the section “Creating a Printer Agent”...
  • Page 75: Setting The Printer On Client Workstation

    7. Type your password (up to 20 characters) and click OK to save settings. If you need to set a password, see “About passwords” on page 9-9. Follow the on-screen instructions. After updating is complete, refresh the configuration by selecting Refresh from the View menu.
  • Page 76 4. Select the pritner 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.
  • Page 77: Configuring For Netware Using Epsonnet Webassist

    Configuring for NetWare Using EpsonNet WebAssist You can configure the Internal Print Server for NetWare using EpsonNet WebAssist. Note: ❏ You cannot create a print server, print queue, or printer with EpsonNet WebAssist. You must have created these objects before using EpsonNet WebAssist.
  • Page 78 3. Click NetWare under Network on the Configuration menu to view the NetWare setting screen. 4. Choose Enable to use NetWare. Note: If Disable is on, all NetWare related functions stop. Select Disable to prevent excess dial-up charges. 5. Select Auto for the frame type. 6.
  • Page 79 ❏ Select Remote Printer for Remote Printer under NetWare 3.1x, NetWare 4.1x, and NetWare 5. ❏ Select Standby when not using NetWare, or when problems arise from setting NetWare to Enable. 7. When using NDS mode, type the NDS Tree name (up to 31 characters) and the NDS Context without "."...
  • Page 80: Instructions For Using A Dial-Up Networks

    10. Click the SUBMIT button and type the password to update the settings. The same password is required for EpsonNet WinAssist, MacAssist, and WebAssist. See “Password” on page 9-44 for more information on setting the password. 11. If the message “Configuration change is complete!” appears on your screen, the update is complete.
  • Page 81: When There Is A Primary Server At Dial-Up Destination

    When there is a primary server at dial-up destination Possible problems below are examined for cases where the Internal Print Server has to operate in this environment. Note: A precondition is to use a router which has a NetWare proxy reply function.
  • Page 82 ❏ 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. ❏ When the primary server is down during operation A dial-up is generated because connection to the primary server is periodically attempted.
  • Page 83: When There Is A Primary Server In The Local Network

    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. The following phenomena are common in both the Print Server mode and the Remote Printer mode. F i l e s e r v e r D i a l - u p ( p r i n t s e r v e r )
  • Page 84 3-50 Settings for NetWare...
  • Page 85: Chapter 4 Settings For Windows

    Chapter 4 Settings for Windows 98/95 Introduction to Windows 98/95 Settings....4-2 Printing with TCP/IP via EpsonNet Direct Print... . . 4-2 Printing with NetBEUI .
  • Page 86: Introduction To Windows 98/95 Settings

    Introduction to Windows 98/95 Settings This chapter explains TCP/IP (LPR) printing and NetBEUI printing under Window 98 and Windows 95. Supported systems The supported systems are as follows: ❏ Printing via EpsonNet Direct Print (TCP/IP) ❏ Microsoft Windows Network (NetBEUI) ❏...
  • Page 87: Printing With Netbeui

    Printing with NetBEUI Before configuring the Internal Print Server using EpsonNet WinAssist or WebAssist, make sure to install NetBEUI and Client for Microsoft Networks in your computer. If they are already installed, go to the next section “Configuring for NetBEUI using EpsonNet WinAssist”...
  • Page 88: Configuring For Netbeui Using Epsonnet Winassist

    NetBIOS name EPxxxxxx Workgroup name Workgroup Device name EPSON To configure the Internal Print Server for NetBEUI, follow the steps below. Note: ❏ TCP/IP or IPX must be installed on your computer. ❏ To configure for NetBEUI with EpsonNet WinAssist, the Internal Print Server must have a valid IP address or you must have logged in to the NetWare server or NDS context as an ADMIN.
  • Page 89 3. Select the printer you want to configure from the list, then click Configuration or double-click the printer. Note: ❏ If you have connected more than one printer with the same type of print server to the network, you can distinguish between the printers by the MAC address on the status sheet.
  • Page 90 4. Click the NetBEUI tab, and make the following settings. NetBIOS name: The NetBIOS name is the computer’s name on the network. Type a name (up to 15 characters). Be sure to give a unique name. The default name is "EPxxxxxx" (xxxxxx are last 6 digits of the serial number).
  • Page 91: Configuring For Netbeui Using Epsonnet Webassist

    6. Type your password (up to 20 characters) and click OK to save settings. If you are entering a password for the first time, click Change and set the password. For more information about passwords, see “About passwords” on page 9-9. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 92 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Run EpsonNet WebAssist by either of the methods described below. ❏ Run EpsonNet WinAssist. Click the printer you want to configure from the list and click the Launch Browser button. ❏ Open your browser, and type in the IP address of the Internal Print Server directly.
  • Page 93 NetBIOS Name: NetBIOS name is the computer’s name on the network. Type a name (up to 15 characters). Be sure to use a name that is unique on the network. The default name is "EPxxxxxx" (xxxxxx are last 6 digits of the serial number). Workgroup Name: Type the workgroup name or domain name (up to 15 characters) used for the Windows network environment.
  • Page 94: Setting Up Your Printer

    Setting up your printer This section explains how to set up a printer. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers. 2. Double-click Add Printer . 3. Select the Network Printer radio button and click Next . 4. Click the Browse button, and select the network path from the list.
  • Page 95 Chapter 5 Settings for Windows 2000/NT Introduction to Windows 2000/NT Settings....5-2 Printing with TCP/IP ........5-3 Configuring for TCP/IP using EpsonNet WinAssist .
  • Page 96: Introduction To Windows 2000/Nt Settings

    Introduction to Windows 2000/NT Settings This chapter explains TCP/IP printing, NetBEUI printing in Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows NT 3.51, and IPP printing in Windows 2000. Supported systems The supported systems are as follows: ❏ Windows 2000 Server & Professional ❏...
  • Page 97: Printing With Tcp/Ip

    Printing with TCP/IP To use the printer on a TCP/IP network in Windows NT (LPR), follow the steps below. Configuring for TCP/IP using EpsonNet WinAssist To use TCP/IP on the network, you need to set an IP address for the Internal Print Server. See “Setting the IP Address Using EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist”...
  • Page 98 Note: You must clear the Automatically detect my printer check box because the printer is attached directly to the network, not to a Windows 2000 computer. 5. Click the Create a new port radio button, and then select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list. Then click Next. Settings for Windows 2000/NT...
  • Page 99 6. Enter the IP address of the Internal Print Server and click Next. 7. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Click the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer. 8. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish setting up the printer.
  • Page 100: Printing Via Lpr Software In Windows Nt 4.0

    Printing via LPR software in Windows NT 4.0 Installing LPR software in Windows NT 4.0 Follow the steps below to install the LPR software on Windows NT 4.0. If you have already installed Microsoft TCP/IP Printing, you can skip these steps. 1.
  • Page 101 5. Select LPR Port from the Available Printer Port list, and click the New Port button. 6. The Add LPR Compatible Printer dialog box appears. Type the IP address of the Internal Print Server in the first text box and an appropriate printer name in the second text box, and click OK.
  • Page 102: Printing Via Lpr Software In Windows Nt 3.51

    Printing via LPR software in Windows NT 3.51 Installing LPR software in Windows NT 3.51 Follow the steps below to install LPR software in Windows NT 3.51. If you have already installed Microsoft TCP/IP Printing, you can skip these steps. 1.
  • Page 103 2. Choose Create Printer from the Printer menu. 3. Type the printer name, and select the printer driver from the Driver pull-down menu. 4. To share the printer on a network, select the Share this printer on the network check box. Type the share name and the location.
  • Page 104 Changing the type of access of the spool directory You need to change the access rights of the spool directory when you create a shared printer on the Windows NT 3.51 Server (if you have set up your computer to use an NTFS file system, rather than a FAT file system).
  • Page 105: Ftp Printing

    The following is an example of printing using the FTP command (Text after “>” is user input). C:Windows>ftp 22.33.44.55 Connected to 22.33.44.55 220 FTP server (EPSON FTPD version 1.01) ready. User (22.33.44.55:(none)): 230 VUser (none) logged in. ftp>put c:\testdata\aa.txt 200 PORT command successful.
  • Page 106: Printing With Netbeui

    Printing with NetBEUI To print with NetBEUI from Windows 2000, NetBEUI protocol and Client for Microsoft Networks must be installed; and to print with NetBEUI from Windows NT 4.0/3.51, NetBEUI protocol and Workstation must be installed on your computer. If they are already installed, go to the next section “Configuring for NetBEUI using EpsonNet WinAssist”...
  • Page 107 3. If NetBEUI Protocol is not in the list of installed components, click the Install button. Note: Also check that Client for Microsoft Networks is installed. 4. Click Protocol, and then click the Add button. 5. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, click NetBEUI Protocol, and then click OK.
  • Page 108: Installing Netbeui In Windows Nt 4.0

    Installing NetBEUI in Windows NT 4.0 Note: Be sure that Workstation is installed in the Services menu. 1. Double-click the Network icon in the Control Panel. Click the Protocols tab, and check if the NetBEUI Protocol is in the Network Protocols list. 2.
  • Page 109: Installing Netbeui In Windows Nt 3.51

    Installing NetBEUI in Windows NT 3.51 Note: Be sure that Workstation is in the Installed Network Software list. 1. Double-click the Network icon in Control Panels to display the Network Settings dialog box. Make sure that the NetBEUI Protocol is in the Installed Network Software list. 2.
  • Page 110: Configuring For Netbeui Using Epsonnet Winassist

    NetBIOS name EPxxxxxx Workgroup name Workgroup Device name EPSON To configure the Internal Print Server for NetBEUI, follow the steps below. Note: ❏ TCP/IP or IPX must be installed on your computer. ❏ To configure for NetBEUI with EpsonNet WinAssist, the Internal Print Server must have a valid IP address or you must have logged in to the NetWare server or NDS context as an ADMIN.
  • Page 111 3. Select the printer you want to configure from the list, then click Configuration or double-click the printer. Note: ❏ If you have connected more than one printer with the same type of print server to the network, you can distinguish between the printers by the MAC address on the status sheet.
  • Page 112 4. Click the NetBEUI tab, and make the following settings. NetBIOS name: NetBIOS name is the computer name on the network. Type the NetBIOS name (up to 15 characters). Be sure to use a name that is unique on the network. The default name is "EPxxxxxx" (xxxxxx are last 6 digits of the serial number).
  • Page 113: Configuring For Netbeui Using Epsonnet Webassist

    6. Type your password (up to 20 characters) and click OK to save settings. If you need to set a password, see “About passwords” on page 9-9. Follow the on-screen instructions. After updating is complete, refresh the configuration by selecting Refresh from the View menu.
  • Page 114 ❏ Run EpsonNet WinAssist. Click the printer you want to configure from the list and click the Launch Browser button. ❏ Open your browser, and type in the IP address of the Internal Print Server directly. Do not run EpsonNet WinAssist.
  • Page 115: Setting Up Your Printer

    Device Name: Type the device name (up to 12 characters). LPT1, LPT2, LPT3, and COM cannot be used. 4. Click the SUBMIT button and type the password to update the settings. The same password is required for EpsonNet WinAssist, MacAssist, and WebAssist. See “Password” on page 9-44 for information on setting the password.
  • Page 116: Using The Net Use Command To Set Up The Printer

    Windows NT 4.0 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers. 2. Double-click Add Printer. 3. Click the Network printer server radio button in the Add Printer Wizard dialog box. 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, type the following in the Printer box: \\(NetBIOS name of the Internal Print Server) \...
  • Page 117 1. Check that the following services are installed. For Windows 2000: Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections in Control Panels and right-click the Local Area Connections icon and select Properties. Check that Client for Microsoft Networks is in the Components list. For Windows NT 4.0: Double-click Network in Control Panels and check that Server or Workstation is listed in the Services menu.
  • Page 118: Printing With Ipp (Windows 2000 Only)

    Printing with IPP (Windows 2000 Only) This section explains about printing with Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) in Windows 2000. You can use the Internal Print Server with the IPP default value. If you want to change the IPP URL, change it with EpsonNet WebAssist, then set up the printer with the Add Printer Wizard.
  • Page 119 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Run EpsonNet WebAssist by either of the methods described below. ❏ Run EpsonNet WinAssist. Click the printer you want to configure from the list and click the Launch Browser button. ❏ Open your browser, and type in the IP address of the Internal Print Server directly.
  • Page 120: Setting Up Your Printer

    4. Click the SUBMIT button and enter the password to update the settings. The same password is required for EpsonNet WinAssist, MacAssist, and WebAssist. See “Password” on page 9-44 for information on setting the password. 5. If the message “Configuration change is complete!” appears on your screen, the update is complete.
  • Page 121 Chapter 6 Settings for Macintosh Introduction to Macintosh Settings......6-2 Configuring for AppleTalk Using EpsonNet MacAssist ..6-3 Configuring for AppleTalk Using EpsonNet WinAssist .
  • Page 122: Introduction To Macintosh Settings

    ❏ You can configure for the Internal Print Server using EpsonNet MacAssist; however, the Adobe PostScript 3 Kit is needed to print from a Macintosh. ❏ Do not use EPSON Namer with the Internal Print Server. ❏ The correct printer driver must be installed. Supported systems ❏...
  • Page 123: Configuring For Appletalk Using Epsonnet Macassist

    Configuring for AppleTalk Using EpsonNet MacAssist Use EpsonNet MacAssist to configure the Internal Print Server as described below. 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Double-click the EpsonNet MacAssist icon. 3. Highlight the printer you want to configure from the list and click Configuration .
  • Page 124 4. The IP Address Configuration and AppleTalk Configuration dialog box appears. Note: See “Setting the IP Address Using EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist” on page 2-8 for more information about setting the IP address. 5. Set the following options in the AppleTalk Configuration box. Printer Name: Type the printer name (up to 32 characters).
  • Page 125: Configuring For Appletalk Using Epsonnet Winassist

    Network Number for Manual Mode: Enter a value between 0 and 65534 when Manual is selected for the Network Number Set. 6. After making settings, click Send . The Password dialog box appears. 7. Type your password (up to 20 characters) and click OK to save settings.
  • Page 126 Windows NT 3.51: Double-click the EpsonNet WinAssist icon in the EpsonNet WinAssist group. 3. Select the printer you want to configure from the list, then click Configuration or double-click the printer. Note: ❏ If you have connected more than one printer with the same type of print server to the network, you can distinguish between the printers by the MAC address on the status sheet.
  • Page 127 4. Click the AppleTalk tab, and make the following settings. Printer name: Type the printer name (up to 32 characters). The following characters cannot be used; @ : * = ~ Zone name: Type the network zone (up to 32 characters) in which you want the printer to appear.
  • Page 128: Configuring For Appletalk Using Epsonnet Webassist

    5. After making the settings, click OK . The Password dialog box appears. 6. Type your password (up to 20 characters) and click OK to save settings. If you need to set a password, see “About passwords” on page 9-9. Follow the on-screen message.
  • Page 129 ❏ Run EpsonNet WinAssist or EpsonNet MacAssist. Click the printer you want to configure from the list and click the Launch Browser button. ❏ Open your browser, and type the IP address of the Internal Print Server directly. Do not run EpsonNet WinAssist or MacAssist.
  • Page 130 Entity Type: Displays the printer’s entity type. Zone Name: Type the network zone (up to 32 characters) in which you want the printer to appear. The following characters cannot be used; @ : * = ~ Network Number Set: Select either Auto or Manual. Auto is usually preferred. Network Number for Manual Mode: Type a value between 0 and 65534 when Manual is selected for the Network number setting.
  • Page 131: Choosing The Printer On A Macintosh

    Choosing the printer on a Macintosh To print to a different printer, use the Chooser to select it. Make sure EtherTalk is active before following the numbered steps below; ❏ For models without Open Transport: Select EtherTalk in the Network Control Panel. ❏...
  • Page 132 6-12 Settings for Macintosh...
  • Page 133 Chapter 7 Settings for OS/2 Introduction to OS/2 Settings ......7-2 Printing with TCP/IP ........7-2 Setting up the printer .
  • Page 134: Introduction To Os/2 Settings

    Introduction to OS/2 Settings This chapter describes how to configure and use the Internal Print Server with an IBM OS/2 System, which includes OS/2 Warp 3 and 4 (OS/2 Warp Connect and OS/2 Warp Server). Supported systems ❏ OS/2 Warp 3, OS/2 Warp 4 ❏...
  • Page 135 2. Click the Printing tab. Type the IP address of the Internal Print Server in the Remote print server box and the name of the remote print server's printer in the second text box. Enter a value greater than or equal to 1 in the Maximum number of LPD ports box.
  • Page 136 6. Click the Autostart tab. Select lprportd from the Services to autostart list. Check the Autostart service check box, and select the Detached radio button. 7. Save the settings you made in the TCP/IP Configuration dialog box, and restart your computer. 8.
  • Page 137 10. Select Properties from the control menu, then click the Output Port tab. 11. From the Output Port list box, double-click a port from \PIPE\LPD0 to \PIPE\LPDn (where n is the maximum number of LPD ports). Settings for OS/2...
  • Page 138 12. Type the IP address of the Internal Print Server in the LPD server box. Type the printer name set in step 2 in the LPD printer box. 13. Close the Printer icon to exit printer configuration. Note: To use the printer with TCP/IP, you need to configure the Internal Print Server for TCP/IP using EpsonNet WinAssist/WebAssist through another client, such as Windows 98/95/2000/NT.
  • Page 139: Printing With Netbeui

    Printing with NetBEUI This section explains about NetBEUI printing. Follow the steps below to set up the printer for NetBEUI. Setting up the printer 1. Be sure that IBM OS/2 NetBIOS is installed on your computer. 2. To create a printer, right-click the target printer icon to open the Properties dialog box.
  • Page 140 Settings for OS/2...
  • Page 141 Chapter 8 Settings for UNIX Introduction to UNIX Settings......8-2 Setting Up Different UNIX Systems Using the lpr Command.
  • Page 142: Introduction To Unix Settings

    Introduction to UNIX Settings This chapter explains how to set up the printer for different UNIX systems using the lpr or lp command (depending on the system). The Internal Print Server supports many standard UNIX commands and can be configured from a host computer. The Internal Print Server is able to function as a remote printer on systems using TCP/IP Ethernet transfer with lpr remote printing protocol, or standard ftp (file transfer protocol).
  • Page 143: Setting Up With Sunsoft Solaris 2.4 Or Higher

    Setting up with SunSoft Solaris 2.4 or higher In the following steps, substitute the name by which the internal print server will be known for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want the printer to be known for Rprinter. 1.
  • Page 144: Setting Up With Sunos 4.1.4 Or Higher

    Setting up with SunOS 4.1.4 or higher In the following steps, substitute the name that the internal print server will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want the printer to be known for Rprinter. 1. Register the IP address and host name in the /etc/hosts file. For example: 22.33.44.55 HOSTNAME 2.
  • Page 145: Setting Up With Ibm Aix 3.2.5 Or Higher

    Setting up with IBM AIX 3.2.5 or higher In the following steps, substitute the name that the internal print server will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want the printer to be known for Rprinter. 1.
  • Page 146: Setting Up With Hp-Ux 9.05 Or Higher

    Setting up with HP-UX 9.05 or higher In the following steps, substitute the name that the internal print server will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want the printer to be known for Rprinter. 1. Register the IP address and host name in the /etc/hosts file. For example: 22.33.44.55 HOSTNAME 2.
  • Page 147: Setting Up With Sco Unix 4.2 Or Higher (Open Server)

    Setting up with SCO UNIX 4.2 or higher (Open Server) In the following steps, substitute the name that the internal print server will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want the printer to be known for Rprinter. 1.
  • Page 148 7. Specify that the RLP extended function (valid when the print server is SCO-UNIX) will not be used. For example: If HOSTNAME currently runs SCO OpenServer Release 5 or above, it can support the extended remote line printer protocol. Do you want to turn on the "extended RLP protocol"...
  • Page 149: Using The Ftp Command

    UNIX systems. The following is an example of printing using the ftp command (Text after “>” is user input). ftp 22.33.44.55 Connected to 22.33.44.55 220 <hostname> FTP server (EPSON FTPD version 1.01) ready. Name: 331 Password Required for No Name. Password: 230 User logged in.
  • Page 150 8-10 Settings for UNIX...
  • Page 151 Chapter 9 EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist/WebAssist About EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist/WebAssist Utilities ..........9-2 EpsonNet WinAssist Utility.
  • Page 152: About Epsonnet Winassist/Macassist/Webassist

    About EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist/WebAssist Utilities EpsonNet WinAssist, MacAssist, and WebAssist are software designed to configure the printer for use on a network. EpsonNet WinAssist is configuration utility software for administrators for Windows that allows you to configure the Internal Print Server for TCP/IP, NetWare, AppleTalk, and NetBEUI.
  • Page 153: Epsonnet Winassist Utility

    ALL. When a category is selected, the print server information in that category is displayed in the List view. If the route "EPSON PrintServer" is selected, the category list is displayed in the List view. List View: The information for the print server in the selected category is displayed in the List view.
  • Page 154 Configuration button: Select the printer you want to configure from the List view, and click the Configuration button to configure the Internal Print Server. Launch Browser button: Select the printer you want to configure from the List view, and then click the Launch Browser button. EpsonNet WebAssist will start to configure the Internal Print Server.
  • Page 155 Tools menu: ❏ Timeout Sets the time-out value. See the next section “Optional settings” on page 9-5 for more information. ❏ Search Options Configures the options for a search with IP or IPX. See “Optional settings” on page 9-5 for more information. Help menu: ❏...
  • Page 156 Search Options (IP): To search for print servers in other segments, use Search Options (IP) in EpsonNet WinAssist. Item Explanation Search effectiveness of Search for a print server that is beyond the the specific address router by enabling this function. Text box Specify the IP address (valid range 0 to 255) of the Internal Print Server you want to find.
  • Page 157 Search Options (IPX): To search for print servers in other network segments, use Search Options (IPX) in EpsonNet WinAssist. Note: ❏ To use this option, you need to log in to the NetWare server as a supervisor. ❏ When using a dial-up network, delete an unnecessary address from the Select Search Address list to prevent to be charged for extra accounts.
  • Page 158 Item Explanation Search effectiveness Display time can be reduced by selecting this of the specific check box and choosing the target networks, address so that unnecessary or unwanted information is not acquired. All Network Address Displays all current network addresses. Select Search Displays the network address to be searched.
  • Page 159: Setting Menus

    Setting menus About passwords A password is required to configure the Internal Print Server. There is no default password. When you click OK in the setting dialog box or click the Return to default button, the Password dialog box appears. 1.
  • Page 160: Information Menu

    Information menu The Information menu shows Internal Print Server parameters. Items Explanations MAC address Displays the MAC address of the printer. Hardware version Displays the network hardware version. Software version Displays the software version. Printer model Displays the product name of the printer. Return to default Resets all network configuration settings of the printer to the default settings.
  • Page 161 TCP/IP menu You can configure the Internal Print Server for TCP/IP by making the necessary settings on the TCP/IP menu. Items Explanations Get IP address Select the method for acquiring IP addresses, either Auto or Manual. The default is Auto. Set by PING Not available.
  • Page 162 NetWare - Print Server menu You can configure the Internal Print Server for NetWare Print Server by making settings on the NetWare menu. 9-12 EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist/WebAssist...
  • Page 163 Items Explanations Mode Select the mode. Frame type Select the frame type. Do not select any other frame type than Auto. Tree name Set the NDS tree name. Context Set the NDS context. Primary file server name Select the server where the print server logs in if it is in bindery mode.
  • Page 164 Print Queue Configuration dialog box The following dialog box appears when you click the Print Queue Configuration button in the Print server menu. Items Explanations Queue name Displays the queue name that is assigned to the print server by browsing the queue. Browse Click the Browse button to select a queue.
  • Page 165 NetWare - Remote Printer menu The following menu appears when you select Remote printer as the mode. Items Explanations Mode Select the mode. Frame type Select the frame type. Do not select any other frame type than Auto. Tree name Leave as is.
  • Page 166 NetBEUI menu You can configure the Internal Print Server for NetBEUI by making settings in the NetBEUI menu. Items Explanations NetBIOS name Type the printer's NetBIOS name (up to 15 characters). Be sure to give a unique name that will not cause conflicts with any other device on the network.
  • Page 167: Appletalk Menu

    AppleTalk menu You can configure the Internal Print Server for AppleTalk by making settings in the AppleTalk menu. Items Explanations Printer name Type the name of the printer. Zone name Type the network zone name. Entity type Displays the entity type of the printer. Entity configuration Leave as is.
  • Page 168: Epsonnet Macassist Utility

    EpsonNet MacAssist Utility EpsonNet MacAssist dialog box This section describes the EpsonNet MacAssist dialog box. List box: The print server information is displayed in the List box. The information consists of the printer model, the MAC address, the IP address, and the print server name. Option: You can set the time-out used for communication by EpsonNet MacAssist to a value between 3 and 99 seconds.
  • Page 169: Setting Menus

    Launch Browser button: Select the printer you want to configure, and then click the Launch Browser button. EpsonNet WebAssist will start to configure the Internal Print Server. EpsonNet MacAssist automatically closes when the browser launches. Configuration button: Select the printer you want to configure, and click this button to configure the Internal Print Server using EpsonNet MacAssist.
  • Page 170 ❏ If you forget your password, initialize the printer. To do this, turn on the printer while pressing the Continue (Reset) button on the printer’s control panel. Be aware that all the printer and network settings you have made will be cleared when you initialize.
  • Page 171: Epsonnet Webassist Utility

    ❏ When using Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator with Macintosh or Netscape Navigator with UNIX, or when EpsonNet WebManager 1.00aE shipped with the EPSON interface card is installed in your computer, the Information-Printer and Configuration-Printer settings may not be available. Use the printer’s control panel to make these settings.
  • Page 172: Opening Screen

    Opening screen Any user can access the following screen by typing the IP address of the Internal Print Server for the URL in your browser. Note: The information displayed on the screen may change without notice. 9-22 EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist/WebAssist...
  • Page 173 Links to Help. About WebAssist Links to the copyright and version information for EpsonNet WebAssist. Link to EPSON Links to the EPSON Web site. Favorite Links to a web site previously defined by the administrator. EPSON logo Links to the EPSON Web site.
  • Page 174: Information - Printer Screen

    Configuration - Printer Input Change the input settings. Print Change the print settings. Emulation Change the emulation settings. Interface Change the printer interface settings. Configuration - Network NetWare Configure the applicable settings for NetWare. TCP/IP Configure the desired settings/method for TCP/IP.
  • Page 175: Device Information

    Device information Items Explanations Panel canvas Displays the same information that is displayed on the printer's control panel. Signal A signal shows the status level. The green light is on when the printer is idle or printing. The yellow light is on when the toner or oil roll is low. The red light is on when the printer is out of paper or toner, if paper is jammed, the cover is open, or an error has occurred.
  • Page 176: Consumable Information

    Consumable information Items Explanations Total Pages Printed Total number of pages that have been printed. Color Pages Printed Total number of color pages that have been printed. Monochrome Pages Total number of monochrome pages that have been printed. Cyan/Magenta/Yellow/ The amount of remaining cyan, magenta, Black Toner yellow, or black toner in each imaging cartridge.
  • Page 177: Information - Network Screens

    Information - Network screens This section explains General and Printer Status information. See “Configuration - Network screens” on page 9-38 about NetWare, TCP/IP, AppleTalk, NetBEUI, IPP, and SNMP information. General information Items Explanations Administrator Name The administrator of the printer. Interface Card Model The type of the print server of the printer.
  • Page 178: Configuration - Printer Screens

    Configuration - Printer screens This section explains about printer information. With EpsonNet WebAssist, you can make some of the same printer settings that you can set using the printer’s control panel. See the printer’s reference guide for more information on each item. Note: A password is required when you click items under Printer on the Configuration menu.
  • Page 179: Print Information

    Print information Setup Menu Items Explanations Menu Selection Select Setup Menu. Interface Time Out Type the length of the printer waits when it is on line and no new data is received. When this time is up, the printer searches for new print data on other channels.
  • Page 180: Printing Menu

    Printing Menu Items Explanations Menu Selection Select Printing Menu. Paper Source Select the paper source. Paper Size Select the paper size for printing. Wide A4 Select whether or not the printer accepts wide A4 paper for printing. Orientation Select whether the page is printed in portrait or landscape orientation.
  • Page 181: Configuration Menu

    Configuration Menu Items Explanations Menu Selection Select Configuration Menu. RITech Select whether or not to adjust the RITech setting. RIT produces smoother and crisper lines, text, and graphics. Toner Save Select whether or not to save toner. When on, the printer consumes less toner but print quality is reduced.
  • Page 182: Clock Menu

    Clock Menu Items Explanations Menu Selection Select Clock Menu. Date Set the printer’s internal date. Time Set the printer’s internal time. Local Time Difference Set the time difference between your local time and standard time. Set button Saves any changes. Reload button Clears any changes and reloads the previous settings.
  • Page 183: Emulation Information

    Emulation Information LJ4 emulation Items Explanations Emulation Select LJ4. Font Source Select the default font source. Font Number Type the default font number from the default font source. Pitch Type the default font pitch if the font is scalable and fixed-pitch. Height Type the default font height if the font is scalable and proportional.
  • Page 184 GL2 emulation Items Explanations Emulation Select GL2. GL-Mode Select whether the emulation is similar to the GL/2 or the HP LaserJet 4 emulation of the GL/2. Scale Select whether the output from the software is scaled, and if so, how the scale factor is calculated: based on the output paper size of the software application.
  • Page 185 ESCP2 and FX Emulation Items Explanations Emulation Select ESCP2 or FX. Font Select a font which is used for printing. Pitch Select a character pitch. Condensed Use this option to change the character spacing. T. Margin Use this option to specify the distance from the top of the sheet to the baseline of the first printable line.
  • Page 186 1239X Emulation Items Explanations Emulation Select 1239X. Font Select a font. Pitch Select a character pitch. Code Page Selects the character tables. Character tables contain the characters and symbols used in different languages. T. Margin Use this option to specify the distance from the top of the sheet to the baseline of the first printable line.
  • Page 187: Interface Information

    PS3 emulation Items Explanations Error Sheets Select whether or not to print an error sheet when any error occurs while the printer is in PS3 emulation mode. Coloration Specify the printing methods from Color, Mono, or True Color. Image Protect Select whether or not to compress data when memory is low during printing.
  • Page 188: Configuration - Network Screens

    AUX Interface Items Explanations AUX I/F Not available unless an optional print server is installed. Buffer Size Select the amount of memory to be used for receiving and printing data. Available only when an optional print server is installed. Set button Saves any changes.
  • Page 189: Print Server Mode

    Print Server Mode Items Explanations Primary File Server Name Type the file server name (up to 47 characters) which the print server logs in. Print Server Name Type the print server name (up to 47 characters). Polling Interval Type the polling interval in seconds. NetWare Password Type the password (up to 20 characters) you use when you log in to the print server.
  • Page 190 AppleTalk Items Explanations AppleTalk Enable or Disable AppleTalk. Printer Name Type the name of the printer (up to 32 characters). Entity Type Displays the Entity type of the printer. Zone Name Specify the AppleTalk zone. Network Number Set Select Auto or Manual. It should be set to Auto for most systems.
  • Page 191 You must make the following settings before setting up the printer for Internet Printing in Windows 2000 or using EpsonNet Internet Print in Windows 98/95/NT 4.0. See Chapter 12, “EpsonNet Internet Print,” for more information about EpsonNet Internet Print. Items Explanations IPP URL Displays the printer’s URL for Internet...
  • Page 192 SNMP Community Items Explanations Community Displays the community name. Read Only The word "public" is displayed. Read/Write Specify the Read/Write community name (up to 32 characters). SUBMIT button Update the changes. IP Trap Items Explanations Trap Enable or Disable the trap. Address Type the IP address of the server to which the trap is transmitted.
  • Page 193: Optional Screens

    Optional screens Administrator You can link to the web site specified in this screen when you click Favorite (the name is changeable) in the Index. Items Explanations Administrator Name Type the name of the administrator. Favorite Name Type the link item name (up to 20 characters) which will be displayed in the Index menu.
  • Page 194 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. Items Explanations Old Password Input the old password. There is no default password. New Password Input the new password (up to 20 characters).
  • Page 195 Chapter 10 EpsonNet Direct Print About the EpsonNet Direct Print Utility ....10-2 Environment..........10-2 Installing EpsonNet Direct Print .
  • Page 196: About The Epsonnet Direct Print Utility

    About the EpsonNet Direct Print Utility EpsonNet Direct Print is a utility program that provides you the TCP/IP (LPR) printing for Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 2000, and Windows NT 4.0. By using EpsonNet Direct Print, you can browse both a printer located in the same segment and one located beyond a router.
  • Page 197: Installing Epsonnet Direct Print

    EpsonNet Direct Print). 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with this package in the CD-ROM drive. 2. The EPSON Installation Program screen opens automatically. If the install screen does not appear automatically, click Start and Run. Then enter D:\EPSETUP.EXE and click OK.
  • Page 198: Setting Up Your Printer

    Epson_lpr group icon. See “Setting the IP Address Using EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist” on page 2-8 to set the IP address. ❏ The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility shipped with the interface card models C82362 ✽ /C82363 ✽ /C82364 ✽ with software version 1.x and EPL-N2700/N4000 printers enables EPSON TCP/IP printers.
  • Page 199 3. Select the Local Segment check box and click OK. 4. Double-click the Epson_lpr icon. All available printers in the same segment as your computer are displayed. 5. Double-click the target printer. 10-5 EpsonNet Direct Print...
  • Page 200: Adding A Printer Beyond A Router

    6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. Note: If the Wizard asks you whether to select Keep existing driver or Replace existing driver, be sure to select the Replace existing driver radio button. Adding a printer beyond a router 1.
  • Page 201 3. Select the Specific Network Segment check box and enter the IP address and subnet mask of the printer you want to search for. Click OK. 4. Double-click the Epson_lpr icon to view available printers. 10-7 EpsonNet Direct Print...
  • Page 202: Adding A Printer From Printers Folder

    5. Double-click the target printer. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. Note: If the Wizard asks you whether to select Keep existing driver or Replace existing driver, be sure to select the Replace existing driver radio button. Adding a printer from Printers folder 1.
  • Page 203 6. Select Network printer (Windows 98/95/2000) or Network print server (Windows NT 4.0) and click Next. 7. Click the Browse button, and then double-click Epson_lpr or EpsonPeripheralNetwork. 8. Select the target printer listed under Epson_lpr or EpsonPeripheralNetwork and click OK. Then click Next. 9.
  • Page 204: Setting The Printing Protocol

    2. Right-click the target printer and select Properties. 3. Windows 98/95: Select the Details tab and click the Port Settings button. The EPSON LPR Port dialog box appears. Windows 2000/NT 4.0: Select the Ports tab and click the Configure Port button. The EPSON LPR Port dialog box appears.
  • Page 205 LPR standard printing: Select the LPR Print check box and the Standard Print radio button. Print data is spooled into the computer before sending it to the target network printer. LPR extension printing: Select the LPR Print check box and the Extension Print radio button.
  • Page 206: Uninstalling Epsonnet Direct Print

    Uninstalling EpsonNet Direct Print Follow these steps to uninstall EpsonNet Direct Print. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. Select EpsonNet Direct Print and click the Add/Remove button (Windows 98/95/NT 4.0) or the Change/Remove button (Windows 2000).
  • Page 207 EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Windows only) About the EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility ....11-2 Environment for EPSON Status Monitor 3....11-2 Windows shared printer .
  • Page 208: About The Epson Status Monitor 3 Utility

    Status Monitor 3. Note: This guide explains about the supported operating environment for EPSON Status Monitor 3. See the Reference Guide for a description of the functions of EPSON Status Monitor 3. Environment for EPSON Status Monitor 3 Operating systems ❏...
  • Page 209 Protocols The protocols that must be installed to run EPSON Status Monitor 3 vary depending on your operating system and printer type. The following table divides printers into four categories: Local printers; LPR printers, which use TCP/IP (generally in a Windows NT network environment);...
  • Page 210: Windows Shared Printer

    ❏ The environment must support normal printing from the shared printer. ❏ The port used for monitoring will differ from system to system. LPT1 TCP/IP-LPR Windows 98/95 supported not supported Windows 2000/NT 4.0 supported supported 11-4 EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Windows only)
  • Page 211 Follow these steps to share a printer that is connected directly to a computer with others on a network. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click Network. 3. Click File and Print Sharing. 11-5 EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Windows only)
  • Page 212 5. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers. 6. Right-click the target printer icon and click Sharing. 7. Click the Shared As radio button and enter the share name. Click OK. 11-6 EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Windows only)
  • Page 213 Follow these steps to share a printer that is connected directly to your computer with others on a network. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. 2. Select your printer, then select Sharing from the File menu. 11-7 EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Windows only)
  • Page 214 To access your printer from another computer on the network, follow these steps. Note: Your printer must be set up as a shared resource on the computer to which it is directly connected before you can access it from another computer. 11-8 EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Windows only)
  • Page 215 1. Install the printer driver on the client computer from the software CD-ROM. 2. Open the Printer folder from the Control Panel, then open the Properties for your printer. 3. Click the Ports tab, then click Add Port. 11-9 EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Windows only)
  • Page 216 \\name of computer that is connected to the printer\name of the shared printer Then click OK. 6. In the Printer Ports dialog box, click Close to return to the Ports menu. 11-10 EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Windows only)
  • Page 217 7. On the Ports menu, make sure that the new port is added and the check box is selected. Click OK to close the printer driver. 11-11 EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Windows only)
  • Page 218: Local Printer

    For Windows 2000, click the Ports tab and check the Enable bidirectional support check box. Note: When you monitor a local printer with Windows 98/95, use LPT1 for the printer port. 11-12 EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Windows only)
  • Page 219: Lpr Printer

    You need to set up TCP/IP printing. See “Printing via LPR software in Windows NT 4.0” on page 5-6. In Windows 2000: To set up TCP/IP printing, see “Printing via Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor in Windows 2000” on page 5-3. 11-13 EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Windows only)
  • Page 220: Netware Printer

    ❏ Use IntranetWare Client32 Ver1.12 or later if you are using Windows 98/95. Use IntranetWare Client if you are using Windows NT. ❏ You must set the port number to 0 when using Remote Printer mode. 11-14 EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Windows only)
  • Page 221 Select the correct print queue, and click OK. (If the printer driver is not installed, a dialog box appears prompting you to select the printer driver.) 6. Make the default printer setting and click Next. 7. Click Finish. 11-15 EPSON Status Monitor 3 (Windows only)
  • Page 222: Selecting A Printer To Monitor

    Selecting a Printer to Monitor Before you can start monitoring a TCP/IP or LPR printer with EPSON Status Monitor 3, you need to select the printer in your operating system. Follow the steps for your operating system: Windows 98/95, “Setting Up Your Printer” on page 10-4;...
  • Page 223 Chapter 12 EpsonNet Internet Print About the EpsonNet Internet Print Utility ....12-2 Environment..........12-3 Installing EpsonNet Internet Print .
  • Page 224: About The Epsonnet Internet Print Utility

    This file contains the latest information on the EpsonNet Internet Print. Note: ❏ EPSON Status Monitor 3 is a utility program that monitors your printer and gives you information about its current status. Because this utility does not support IPP, printers connected to the Internet cannot be monitored with EPSON Status Monitor 3.
  • Page 225: Environment

    ❏ Windows 98, Windows 95, or Windows NT 4.0 Server and Workstation ❏ An Intel x86 series or compatible processor Supported products ❏ EPSON print servers that support IPP (EpsonNet Internet Print comes with printers, network adapters, and interface cards that support IPP) Installing EpsonNet Internet Print Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet Internet Print.
  • Page 226: Setting The Printer Using Epsonnet Internet Print

    Setting the Printer Using EpsonNet Internet Print EpsonNet Internet Print supports printing across the Internet using Internet Printing Protocol. Follow the steps below to set up the printer. Note: Before following the steps below, you must make the appropriate IPP settings in EpsonNet WebAssist.
  • Page 227 4. The following screen appears. The address you set here becomes the port for Internet printing. Make the settings described below. Enter Printer URI: Enter the target printer’s URI up to 49 characters. The URI you set here must be same as the IPP URL you have set for the IPP setting screen in EpsonNet WebAssist.
  • Page 228 Port Number: Enter the port number of the proxy server (from 0 to 65535). Get Printer Attributes: When you select this box and click OK, EpsonNet Internet Print communicates with the printer and acquires information, so it may take a few minutes before a message appears.
  • Page 229 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.
  • Page 230 (the printer URI) until you restart the computer. ❏ If you are using EPSON Status Monitor 3 and printing with EpsonNet Internet Print, the message "A communication error has occurred."...
  • Page 231: Windows Nt 4.0

    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. 12-9...
  • Page 232 7. The following screen appears. The address you set here becomes the port for Internet printing. Make the settings described below. Enter Printer URI: Enter the target printer’s URI (up to 127 characters). The URI you set here must be the same as the IPP URL you set for the IPP configuration in EpsonNet WebAssist.
  • Page 233 Port Number: Enter the port number of the proxy server (from 0 to 65535). Get Printer Attributes: When you select this box and click OK, EpsonNet Internet Print communicates with the printer and acquires information, so it may take a few minutes before a message appears.
  • Page 234: Status Alert Window

    9. Select the printer driver, and follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. Note: When you are using EPSON Status Monitor 3 and printing from EpsonNet Internet Print, the message "A communication error has occurred." appears. To clear this message, right-click the printer icon, select Document Defaults, and select the Utility tab.
  • Page 235: Uninstalling Epsonnet Internet Print

    Uninstalling EpsonNet Internet Print Follow the steps below to uninstall EpsonNet Internet Print. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. Select EpsonNet Internet Print and click the Add/Remove button. 4.
  • Page 236 12-14 EpsonNet Internet Print...
  • Page 237 Chapter 13 Printer Status Page About the Printer Status Page Utility ..... . . 13-2 Environment..........13-3 Setting Up Printer .
  • Page 238: About The Printer Status Page Utility

    Printer Status Page is a utility that comes with your EPSON printer driver for Windows 2000. When you install the EPSON printer drivers for Windows 2000, Printer Status Page is also installed.
  • Page 239: Environment

    Environment Server ❏ Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2000 Professional with Internet Information Service (IIS) Version 5.0 or higher Client ❏ Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2000 Professional ❏ Internet Explorer version 4.01 or higher with Service Pack 2 ❏ 256 color display or better Interface cards ❏...
  • Page 240 TCP/IP is correctly set for the printer. 2. Install the printer driver using the Add Printer wizard. When you install the EPSON printer driver for Windows 2000, Printer Status Page is also installed. See “Printing via Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor in Windows 2000” on page 5-3 and the following notes to install the printer driver.
  • Page 241: Managing Printers From A Browser

    Managing Printers from a Browser This section explains how to manage printers from a browser. Accessing the Print Server Page To access the Print Server Page, which contains a list of all the printers on the server, type one of the following: ❏...
  • Page 242: Print Queue Page

    Items Explanation Name The print queue name of the shared printer. By clicking the print queue name, you can access the Print Queue Page. Status Status of the print queue. Location The location specified when adding the printer. Jobs Number of jobs currently in the print queue. Models Model name of the printer.
  • Page 243: Printer Status Page

    Printer Status Page To access the Printer Status Page, do one of the following; ❏ Click the "Device Status" link in the Print Queue Page. ❏ Select the target printer from the Windows 2000 Printer folder, and click the "Get More Info" link. Note: The appearance of the screen and the items listed below differ depending on your printer.
  • Page 244: Summary Menu

    Summary menu The Summary menu contains consumable and paper information. Note: The items listed below differ depending on the printer. Table 1: Page printer Items Explanation Paper Device Name of the paper source. Size Size of the paper loaded in the paper source.
  • Page 245: Network Menu

    Network menu The Network menu contains following information. Click the appropriate tab to see the settings you want. Items Explanation Ethernet Displays the print server’s information such as model name, hardware and software version of the print server, and physical layer type of the interface.
  • Page 246 13-10 Printer Status Page...
  • Page 247 Chapter 14 EpsonNet WebManager About the EpsonNet WebManager Utility ....14-2 System Requirements ........14-3 EpsonNet WebManager Functions .
  • Page 248: About The Epsonnet Webmanager Utility

    Note: EpsonNet WebManager can only be installed in Windows 98/95/2000/NT 4.0/NT 3.51 operating systems. ❏ It allows you to manage both EPSON printers and non- EPSON printers that support Printer MIB. Note: ❏ Before installing and using EpsonNet WebManager, be sure to read the README file.
  • Page 249: System Requirements

    System Requirements Note: ❏ Before using EpsonNet WebManager, the computer and other devices such as network printers and interface cards must be properly connected to the network. ❏ Since EpsonNet WebManager runs on a web browser, you must install TCP/IP and a web browser before using EpsonNet WebManager.
  • Page 250 Non-EPSON printers ❏ Non-EPSON printers that support Printer MIB Interface cards ❏ EPSON Type B Ethernet Interface Card model C82362✽, C82363✽, and C82364✽ Network adapter ❏ EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx Ext. Print Server model C82378✽...
  • Page 251: Epsonnet Webmanager Functions

    EpsonNet WebManager Functions EpsonNet WebManager provides you with the following functions: ❏ Device list function Searches for devices such as printers and interface cards 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.
  • Page 252 ❏ The setting items in the Device details function will differ depending on the printer. ❏ The EPSON printers that have a built-in network interface and support Printer MIB are EPL-N2050, EPL-N2700, EPL-N2750, EPL-N4000, EPL-N4000+, EPL-C8200, and AL-C2000 (as of March, 2000).
  • Page 253: Epsonnet Webmanager Operating Structure

    EpsonNet WebManager Operating Structure EpsonNet WebManager needs to be installed in the computer that works 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.
  • Page 254 EpsonNet WebManager and a web browser running on different PCs Install EpsonNet WebManager in the server, and install a web 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.
  • Page 255: Installing Epsonnet Webmanager

    2. Insert the software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 3. The EPSON Installation Program screen opens automatically. If the EPSON Installation Program screen does not appear automatically, click Start and Run (Windows 98/95/2000/NT 4.0); or choose Run from the File menu in the Program Manager (Windows NT 3.51).
  • Page 256: Starting Epsonnet Webmanager

    Starting EpsonNet WebManager From the server To start EpsonNet WebManager, click Start, point to Programs, then EpsonNet WebManager, then click EpsonNet WebManager (Windows 98/95/2000/NT 4.0); or click the EpsonNet WebManager icon in the EpsonNet WebManager window (NT 3.51). From the client Run the web browser and type the IP address (or the host name) of the server and default port number.
  • Page 257: Uninstalling Epsonnet Webmanager

    Uninstalling EpsonNet WebManager Follow the steps below to uninstall EpsonNet WebManager. Windows 98/95/2000/NT 4.0 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. Select EpsonNet WebManager and click the Add/Remove button (Window 98/95/NT 4.0) or the Change/Remove button (Windows 2000).
  • Page 258 14-12 EpsonNet WebManager...
  • Page 259: Chapter 15 Troubleshooting

    Problems Specific to Your Network Environment ... . 15-5 Problems Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 ....15-9...
  • Page 260: General Problems

    General Problems Unable to configure the Internal Print Server or unable to print from the network. Cause What to do Printer settings or network First, check if you can print a status settings may be incorrect. sheet, as described in “Printing a status sheet”...
  • Page 261 The message “TCP/IP cannot be used.” appears when you start EpsonNet WinAssist. Cause What to do TCP/IP is not installed in the Install the TCP/IP protocol. computer. The computer’s IP address is Set the IP address for the computer. not set correctly. The message “Could not complete communicating configuration data"...
  • Page 262 Unable to make settings using EpsonNet WebAssist. Cause What to do You haven’t set the IP Set the IP address for the Internal Print address for the Internal Print Server using EpsonNet WinAssist, Server. MacAssist, or the arp/ping commands, as described in the “Connecting to the Network”...
  • Page 263: Problems Specific To Your Network Environment

    Problems Specific to Your Network Environment NetWare Environment Nothing prints even though clients can complete sending data to the printer. Cause What to do Clients may not be Make sure clients are registered as registered, or the Internal users of the print queue and the print Print Server may not be server.
  • Page 264 The printers 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 an Internal Print Server in other segments, use the Search segment as the computer Options of EpsonNet WinAssist.
  • Page 265 Windows 98/95 Environment Dial-up connection dialog box appears when printing with TCP/IP via EpsonNet Direct Print. Cause What to do You have selected the phone Printing will complete normally after line or a modem (for Internet you cancel this dialog, but the Explorer 4.0x) for the message will appear every time you Internet connection.
  • Page 266 Macintosh Environment Printers do not appear in the Chooser. Cause What to do EtherTalk is not selected in For models without Open Transport: the Network or AppleTalk Make sure to select EtherTalk in the Control Panels. Network Control Panel. For models with Open Transport: Make sure to select Ethernet in the AppleTalk Control Panel, and make sure AppleTalk is active in the...
  • Page 267: Problems Using Epson Status Monitor 3

    Problems Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 The Current Status menu shows “A communication error has occurred.” Cause What to do The printer is turned off. Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into the electrical outlet. Turn on the printer.
  • Page 268 NetWare printers cannot be monitored. Cause What to do You are using EpsonNet You cannot use EPSON Status WinAssist. Monitor 3 and EpsonNet WinAssist at the same time. Quit EpsonNet WinAssist and use EPSON Status Monitor 3. To use EpsonNet WinAssist, quit EPSON Status Monitor 3 first.
  • Page 269 Windows NT 4.0. The specification of EPSON Double-click Services in the Control Status Monitor 3. Panel and stop the EPSON Printer Status Agent service. Restart EPSON Status Monitor 3 and then restart the service. This procedure must be repeated every time you log on to Windows NT 4.0.
  • Page 270 Properties. Verify that File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks is shown in the list of installed components. Verify that EPSON Status Monitor 3 is installed in the computer hosting the Windows shared printer, and be sure that the Allow monitoring of shared printers check box is checked in the Monitoring Preferences dialog box.
  • Page 271: Appendix A Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications Network Software ........A-2 Network Connectors .
  • Page 272: Network Software

    Network Software NetWare 3.1x, 4.1x, or 5 EtherTalk (AppleTalk) TCP/IP NetBEUI Network Connectors IEEE 802.3 10BaseT/100BaseTX STP (shielded twisted-pair) cable via RJ-45 connector Note: The RJ-45 connector cannot be connected to the phone line connection. Specifications...

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