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    User's Guide
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    instructions. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. Trademarks EPSON and EPSON Stylus
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    4 Macintosh System Requirements 5 Where To Get Information 6 SETTING UP YOUR PRINT SERVER 7 Unpacking the Print Server 8 Checking the Printer 8 Connecting the Print Server 9 CONFIGURING WIRELESS PRINTING FOR WINDOWS 11 Preparing to Install 12 Checking Your Network 13 Installing the EpsonNet
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    . . . . . 39 Problems and Solutions 40 Uninstalling the Software 46 Windows 46 Macintosh 46 Where To Get Help 47 APPENDIX A: CONFIGURATION SETTINGS 49 APPENDIX B: SPECIFICATIONS AND NOTICES 55 Print Server Specifications 55 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 57 FCC Compliance Statement
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    . The following EPSON® printers are supported: ■ EPSON Stylus® C80 ■ EPSON Stylus Color 980 ■ EPSON Stylus Color 900 ■ EPSON Stylus Color 880 ■ EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 ■ EPSON Stylus Photo 1270 ■ EPSON Stylus Photo 870 ■ EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P This book provides all the instructions you'll need
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    modem router Wired Network computers With a wireless network, you share information between computers and printers using radio waves, similar to the technology used in cordless phones. You can place your printer in a convenient location and use it without having to connect it to your computer or
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    that has a wireless adapter. In the illustration below, both wireless-equipped computers communicate directly with the print server. wireless print server printer wireless computers Ad Hoc Wireless Network Before you can set up your EpsonNet 802.11b Wireless Print Server, you need to decide how
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    work in ad hoc mode if you want to print without an access point. For a list of supported adapters, see EPSON's web site at: http://support.epson.com. To connect the print server to your printer, you also need a high-speed, bidirectional, IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable (6 to 10 feet long) with
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    site for driver updates and support information. Connect to the Internet, then go to http://support.epson.com. ■ 32MB of available RAM (64MB recommended) ■ 100MB of free hard disk space (200MB recommended) ■ VGA display or better ■ CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the printer software In addition
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    Information Use this booklet to set up and configure your EPSON printer and EpsonNet 802.11b Wireless Print Server. Please follow , click the Help button. ■ http://support.epson.com You can receive technical advice through e-mail and access troubleshooting information, software updates, and new print
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    ovens, or Bluetooth™ devices. Before you set up the print server, make sure your printer is set up and has ink and paper. Follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet included with the printer to set it up. Then follow the instructions in these sections: ■ Unpacking the print server ■ Running
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    prints, continue with the instructions below for connecting the print server. If the test page doesn't print, check the control panel lights. See the "Problem Solving" chapter in your Printer Basics book for control panel guidelines. If none of the solutions work, contact EPSON as described on page
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    the print server. 1. Press the P power button to turn off your printer. 2. Slide the print server into the base and press firmly to attach not included with the print server). Connect the larger end of the cable to the printer's parallel port. Then secure it with the wire clips. 4. Connect the other
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    your system for wireless printing. See the next section for instructions. ■ If the status page doesn't print, make sure the printer is ready and is not out of ink or paper. (See page 8 for instructions on testing the printer.) Then turn off the printer, unplug the print server, and check the cable
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    on the Start Here sheet that came in the box to set up the printer, load ink, and install the driver and other software. Then follow the instructions in these sections: ■ Preparing to install ■ Installing the EpsonNet wireless utilities ■ Configuring the print server ■ Setting up additional
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    after you install the software, so it's important to make sure your print server and printer are set up before you start installing. You also need to check that your wireless web-based utility and XAdmin32, visit EPSON's web site at support.epson.com. XAdmin32 also provides on-screen help. 12
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    the wireless mode for your computer is set to Infrastructure if you are connecting to the printer through an access point, or 802.11b Ad Hoc if you are connecting without an access point. For instructions, see the documentation or online help for your wireless adapter. You need to do this on
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    see the EpsonNet Installation Program: Double-click here If the Installation Program doesn't open automatically, go to My Computer and double-click the Epson CD-ROM icon. 2. Double-click Install EpsonNet Wireless Print Server Utilities. 3. If you see a message about the Java Runtime Environment, as
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    and click Next. You see this window: Click Next 7. Check XAdmin32 if you want to install it. Then see the XAdmin32 onscreen help for configuration instructions. 8. Click Next to install the program files and WP Admin. After the files are installed, you see the Wireless Server Search window: Continue
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    Configuring the Print Server After the software is installed, you're ready to establish a connection to the print server and configure it for your wireless network. Click START 1. When you see the Wireless Server Search window, click START. WP-Admin picks up the signal from the print server and
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    You see the following: Click OK If you see the message Wireless Communication Failed, click OK, then click CONFIGURE again. If you continue to see this message, move the print server closer to your computer and access point, if you have one. Also, move it away from large metal objects and devices
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    be any number between 2 and 254 except 3 or 4. ■ If your network supports DHCP, change only the last segment of the IP address, and make sure it is or 128BIT in the WEP Key box, depending on which version of WEP your network supports. ■ Enter your WEP key in either the 128Bit Key 1 box or the 64Bit
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    Name to something that is easy to remember, or enter a password to limit access to the Configuration screen. 9. Continue with the instructions in the next section to complete the configuration and installation. Completing the Installation After you finish configuring the print server and click OK
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    98, or 95, double-click Install EpsonNet Direct Print Utility and follow the instructions on the screen to install the software and restart your computer. ■ If Windows Start menu, click Programs or All Programs > Epson Printers > EpsonNet Wireless > WP-Admin. Now you're ready to set up a
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    print over the wireless network. First, do the following: 1. Make sure you have installed the printer driver and utility software. See the Start Here sheet that came with your printer for instructions. 2. Make sure your computer's wireless mode is set to either Infrastructure, if you are connecting
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    in to the computer as an administrator. Before you begin, run WP-Admin and note the IP address of your print server. Make sure the printer driver is installed, and the wireless adapter (or network adapter) is configured and working correctly. 1. Do one of the following: ■ In Windows XP, click Start
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    Name or IP Address box, enter the print server's name or IP address and click Next. 7. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the wizard. 8. Click Close to close the Printer Ports window, then click Apply on the Properties window. 9. To test the connection, select the General tab and
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    -Admin and note the IP address of your print server. Make sure the printer driver is installed, and the wireless adapter (or network adapter) is configured and and double-click the Epson CD-ROM icon. 2. Double-click Install EpsonNet Direct Print Utility and follow the instructions on the screen to
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    4. Right-click your printer icon, and then click Properties. You see the Properties window. Click the Details tab to display a window like the following: Click Add Port 5. Click Add
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    Network, then click the + next to Epson_lpr and select your printer. (Make sure the IP address matches your print server's IP Properties window. If it fails to print, try the following: ■ Make sure that the printer and print server are connected and that both are turned on. ■ Check WP-Admin to
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    installed on the computer before you begin. Run WP-Admin and note the IP address and server name of your print server. Make sure the printer driver is installed, and the wireless adapter (or network adapter) in the computer is configured and working correctly. 1. From the Start menu, click Settings
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    to close the Properties window. If it fails to print, try the following: ■ Make sure that the printer and print server are connected and that both are on. ■ Check WP-Admin to make sure you 5. Now you're ready for wireless printing. For instructions, see the Printer Basics book that came with your
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    EPSON printer from any Macintosh in your network. Before you start, make sure your printer is connected to the print server, as described on pages 9 to 10. If you have a new printer, follow the instructions printer, load ink, and install the driver and other software. Then follow the instructions in
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    begins immediately after you install the software, so it's important to make sure your print server and printer are set up before you start installing. You also need to check that your AirPort or other . For more information about the web-based utility, visit EPSON's web site at support.epson.com. 30
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    computer on your wireless network, use this name as your computer's SSID (Service Set Identifier). For instructions on setting the SSID, see the documentation for the wireless adapter in your Windows computer. ■ To use the printer in computer-to-computer (ad hoc) mode, create or join a computer-to
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    from a Macintosh with a nonAirPort wireless adapter, make sure WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is disabled before you begin. See the documentation for your wireless adapter for instructions. 32
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    Installing the EpsonNet Wireless Print Server 1. Insert the printer CD-ROM in your drive. 2. Double-click the see the license agreement. 4. Click Next to accept the agreement and continue. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the Print Server. At the last screen, click Done. You see
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    Configuring the Print Server After the software is installed, you're ready to establish a connection to the print server and configure it for your wireless network. Click START 1. When you see the Wireless Server Search window, click START. Wait until you see server information like the following (
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    If you see the message Wireless Communication Failed, click OK, then click CONFIGURE again. If you continue to see this message, move the print server closer to your computer and access point, if you have one. Also, move it away from large metal objects and devices such as cordless phones or
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    from the Apple menu. 9. Click your printer icon, then click the EPSON printer port icon. Turn on background printing if you want, and close the Chooser. Now you're ready for wireless printing. For instructions, see the Printer Basics book that came with your printer. Once you've installed WP-Admin
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    printer driver and utility software. See the Start Here sheet that came with your printer for instructions. 2. Select your printer and network printer printer in computer-to-computer (ad hoc) mode, create or join a computer-to-computer network. See your AirPort documentation for details. EPSON
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    If Your Macintosh Has a Non-AirPort Wireless Adapter ■ Make sure your Macintosh computer's wireless mode is set correctly. Set it to Infrastructure if you are connecting through an access point, or 802.11b Ad Hoc if you are connecting without an access point. If your adapter does not include an 802.
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    printer is connected directly to a computer. If you can't print, follow these steps to diagnose the problem: ■ First, check the lights on the printer. They let you know if an ink cartridge the status sheet. If it still doesn't print, contact EPSON as described on page 47. If the print server status
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    Problems and Solutions Here are some troubleshooting tips if you are having trouble setting up your print server or one). ■ Make sure your computer's wireless adapter is installed and configured correctly. See the instructions that came with the adapter. ■ If you have an access point, make sure it
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    . ■ Make sure your print server's IP address is on the same network segment as your computer's IP address. (See "IP Address" on page 50 for instructions on accessing your computer's IP address.) For example, if you have two computers on your network whose IP addresses are 192.189.207.3 and 192
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    See "IP Address" on page 50 for instructions on accessing the computer's IP address. (You can avoid this problem by leaving the print server plugged in, or percent. If the signal is weak, try moving the print server and printer to a different location, away from large metal objects and other devices
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    for details. You are using AirPort in computer-to-computer (ad hoc) mode, and you are unable to see the printer port in the Chooser. If this problem happens frequently, EPSON recommends that you use the print server with an access point or AirPort Base Station. With AirPort, your print server works
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    to the Wireless Server Configuration screen and click OK. When you see the Wireless Server Search window, click QUIT. 5. If you want to use the printer in computer-to-computer (ad hoc) mode, go to step 6. If you have an AirPort Base Station, do the following: ■ For Network Name, configure the
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    Open the Chooser from the Apple menu. Select your printer icon, then click the EPSON printer port icon. Turn on background printing if you want, step 6 (if you're using the printer in computer-to-computer mode). 10.Follow the instructions beginning on page 37 to set up printing on your
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    may need to uninstall and then reinstall the software for your printer. For example, this might be necessary if you upgrade your the Add/Remove programs windows and click Add/Remove. Then follow the on-screen instructions. 7. When uninstall is complete, click OK. Then click OK again when you
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    EPSON Support at http://support.epson.com. At this site, you can download drivers and other files, look at product documentation, access troubleshooting of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON StoreSM at
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    48
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    want to change for convenience or security. If you contact EPSON for technical support, you need to provide configuration information such as the any name that makes it easier for users to identify the printer (for example, Admissions Printer). You can enter from one to 32 characters in this field
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    changed. IP Address Address used to identify a node on a network supporting the TCP/IP protocol. The format for IP (Internet Protocol) addresses close the IP Configuration window. WorkGroup/Domain Used on networks that support NetBIOS or NetBEUI. WP-Admin detects this setting automatically, so you
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    address: 192.0.0.192. If you leave this setting on AUTO, you may have to repeat the steps to set your computer up to use the printer each time the IP address for your print server changes. Gateway (or Router) Use this setting only if you are using the print server in
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    possible rate. SSID Name that identifies your wireless network. When you configure the print server in WP-Admin, it automatically detects the SSID (Service Set Identifier) for the wireless network. The SSID must match for all nodes on the network. The maximum number of characters that you can
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    WEP Key Disables or enables WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), which provides a level of security for your network. To communicate, all nodes on your network must be WEP-enabled and must use the same WEP key. See the documentation for your wireless adapter or access point for more information about WEP
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    Appendix B: Specifications and Notices Print Server Specifications Printer Connection Parallel (IEEE-1284) Serial (9 pin; factory diagnostics only) Operating Systems Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4/2000/XP NetWare (2 through 5 with NDS) Mac OS 7 through 9.x
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    Sensitivity (typ, AWGN, 8E-2 PER): -91 dBm at 1 Mbps -88 dBm at 2 Mbps -87 dBm at 5.5 Mbps -84dBm at 11 Mbps Protocols ■ TCP/IP (lpd or raw TCP port) ■ IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) ■ IPX/SPX ■ Direct Mode IPX/IP ■ NetBEUI ■ NetBIOS/IP ■ AppleTalk Management ■ WP-Admin: utility for easy
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    This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its shipment from Epson, e.g., dealer or user-added boards or components. Epson is not responsible for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the
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    other than by an Epson Authorized Servicer. If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced, you will , SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT, WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. In Canada,
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    installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
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    , Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: We: EPSON AMERICA, INC. Located at: MS: 3-13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806 Telephone: (562) 290-5254 Declare under sole responsibility that
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    problems connecting, 40 to 42 signal strength, 13, 32, 38 supported, 4, 5 Accessories, ordering, 47 Ad hoc mode definition, 3 using in Windows, 13 using on Macintosh, 31, 37 Adapters, supported , 6 Domain setting, 50 E EPSON accessories, 47 Store, 47 technical support, 6, 47 warranty, 57 to 58
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    H Help, EPSON, 47 I Infrastructure mode definition, 3, 52 using in Windows, 13, 21 using on Macintosh, 31, 32, 37 Ink cartridges, ordering, 47 network, 31, 44 to 45 WP-Admin, 17, 35, 49 Print server attaching to printer, 9 to 10 configuring, 16 to 19, 34 to 36 dimensions, 55 establishing connection,
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    Printer connecting to print server, 9 to 10 lights, 8, 39 location, 7, 41, 43 maintenance, 39 ROM version, 8 supported models, 1 test page, 8, 39 Problems version, printer, 8 S Security, 13, 31, 42, 44 to 45 Serial connector, 55 Serial number, 47, 49 Server Name setting, 19, 35, 49 Service, 47
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    Wireless Mode setting, 52 Workgroup setting, 50 WP-Admin configuration settings, 49 to 53 configuring, 17 to 19, 34 to 36 connecting with print server, 16 to 17, 33 to 34 installing, 14 to 15, 33 password, 17, 35, 49 starting, 20, 36 uninstalling, 46 X XAdmin32, 12, 56 64
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