Epson C12C800WN (Net 802.11b Wireless Print Server), User Manual

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Page 2: ...or alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION s operating and maintenance 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 Tradema...

Page 3: ...int Server 9 CONFIGURING WIRELESS PRINTING FOR WINDOWS 11 Preparing to Install 12 Checking Your Network 13 Installing the EpsonNet Wireless Utilities 14 Configuring the Print Server 16 Completing the Installation 19 Setting Up Additional Computers 21 Setting Up a Network Port on Windows XP or 2000 22 Setting Up a Network Port on Windows Me 98 or 95 24 Setting Up a Network Port on Windows NT 4 0 27...

Page 4: ...rs 37 If Your Macintosh Has an AirPort Wireless Adapter 37 If Your Macintosh Has a Non AirPort Wireless Adapter 38 SOLVING WIRELESS PRINTING PROBLEMS 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 ...

Page 5: ...le with most wireless adapters and access points that comply with the WiFi Wireless Fidelity standard The following EPSON printers are supported This book provides all the instructions you ll need for setting up the print server installing the software and configuring your system for wireless printing EPSON Stylus C80 EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 EPSON Stylus Color 980 EPSON Stylus Photo 1270 EPSON Sty...

Page 6: ...o 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 network You can add the EpsonNet 802 11b Wireless Print Server to your network either with or without a wireless access point or AirPort Base Station If you have an access point base station both wired and wireless equipped computers can use the p...

Page 7: ...n set up your EpsonNet 802 11b Wireless Print Server you need to decide how you will use it either with an access point in infrastructure mode or without an access point in ad hoc mode also called ad hoc 802 11b computer to computer and peer to peer computers on LAN Local Area Network wireless laptop printer wireless print server cable DSL modem access point or AirPort Base Station Wireless Networ...

Page 8: ...int or needs to have a wireless adapter installed An access point may be combined with a hub or router or may be a separate unit For a current list of supported access points see EPSON s web site at http support epson com Wireless adapters can be installed in a PCMCIA slot on a laptop a PCI slot in a desktop computer or connected through a USB port Make sure your wireless adapters s work in ad hoc...

Page 9: ...ess point or AirPort Base Station If you are using AirPort EPSON recommends that you use the print server with an access point or AirPort Base Station With AirPort your print server works more reliably in infrastructure mode Make sure the access point supports AppleTalk For a list of supported access points see EPSON s web site at http support epson com For computers not connected to a wired netwo...

Page 10: ...een software help If you need assistance as you use the EpsonNet utilities 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 server firmware Information about configuring the print server for NetWare environments and other network protocols is also available If you still need help after...

Page 11: ... location away from high temperatures direct sunlight humidity and dust Do not place the print server on a metal surface or near other devices that might cause interference such as cordless phones operating at 2 4 GHz microwave 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 include...

Page 12: ...ower button On some printers you need to hold down the S E load eject button or b maintenance button Check the Printer Basics book that came with your printer 3 Continue holding down the button until the P power light starts flashing then release it The printer prints a sheet showing its ROM version number and a nozzle check pattern If the test page prints continue with the instructions below for ...

Page 13: ... 2 Slide the print server into the base and press firmly to attach it 3 Make sure you have a parallel cable 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 end of the cable to the parallel port on the print server and secure it as necessary ZLUHOHVVVHUYHU ERRN 3DJH ULGD 0D 30 ...

Page 14: ...y 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 connections at both ends Plug the server back in turn on the printer and press the test button again If the test page still doesn t print contact EPSON as described on page 47 If the green light blinks continuously in a regular pattern try unplug...

Page 15: ...efore 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 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 pri...

Page 16: ...ch sets up a network printer port must be installed on every Windows Me 98 or 95 computer that uses the printer XAdmin32 This utility lets you configure the print server for a Novell NetWare network and perform more advanced configuration for other protocols Your print server also comes with a built in web based configuration utility which enables you to change configuration settings from any comp...

Page 17: ...d hoc or proprietary ad hoc mode If you re using infrastructure mode make sure there is a link with good signal strength greater than 50 percent between each computer and the access point Note the IP address for each computer in your network For instructions see page 50 If you re using WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption on your wireless network you need to temporarily disable WEP on your comp...

Page 18: ...gram 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 shown below click Continue You must install the Java Runtime Environment if it s not already installed on your computer Double click here Click Continue ZLUHO...

Page 19: ...7 Check XAdmin32 if you want to install it Then see the XAdmin32 on screen 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 with the instructions in the next section to configure the print server Click Next ZLUHOHVVVHUYHU ERRN 3DJH ULGD 0D 30 ...

Page 20: ...s to reset it The lights go out then both the green and yellow lights come on briefly The yellow light remains on when your network has a connection to the print server If it still fails to pick up a signal check the solutions beginning on page 40 2 If WP Admin picks up a signal from more than one server select the connection that matches the MAC address on the back of your print server 3 Check th...

Page 21: ...if you have one Also move it away from large metal objects and devices such as cordless phones or microwave ovens 4 Click OK on the Password window The default password is null or blank The print server automatically detects the settings for your wireless network and you see the Wireless Server Configuration screen Click OK Select STATIC Enter or modify the IP address Click OK ZLUHOHVVVHUYHU ERRN ...

Page 22: ... example if the last segment of assigned addresses is between 100 and 200 choose a number below 100 or above 200 Make sure you don t use the same IP address as another node on your network 7 If you want to enable WEP encryption do the following Select either 64BIT 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 ...

Page 23: ...it 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 you see the Wireless Server Search window again 1 Click QUIT You see the following 2 Click Finish Click QUIT ZLUHOHVVVHUYHU ERRN 3DJH ULGD 0D 30 ...

Page 24: ...an change the print server s configuration at any time To start WP Admin from the Windows Start menu click Programs or All Programs Epson Printers EpsonNet Wireless WP Admin Now you re ready to set up a network port so that your computer can use the printer over the wireless network Go to one of the following sections Setting Up a Network Port on Windows XP or 2000 on page 22 Setting Up a Network ...

Page 25: ...point If your wireless adapter doesn t include an 802 11b Ad Hoc option select Ad Hoc Computer to Computer or whatever mode your adapter uses to communicate without an access point Do not select a pseudo ad hoc or proprietary ad hoc mode See the documentation for your wireless adapter for instructions 3 If you re using infrastructure mode make sure there is a link with good signal strength between...

Page 26: ...installed and the wireless adapter or network adapter is configured and working correctly 1 Do one of the following In Windows XP click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes In Windows 2000 click Start Settings Printers 2 Right click your printer icon then click Properties 3 On the Ports tab select your printer if necessary and click Add Port You see a window like the ...

Page 27: ... Print Test Page If the test page prints click OK to close the Properties window If it fails to print try the following Make sure the printer and print server are connected plugged in and turned on Check WP Admin to make sure you have a signal see page 16 Make sure you ve entered the correct IP address in step 6 Make sure you clicked Apply in step 8 Now you re ready for wireless printing For instr...

Page 28: ...er running Windows Me 98 or 95 If you have already installed the utility you can skip to step 3 1 Insert your printer CD ROM in the drive You see the EPSON Installation Program window 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 Direct Print Utility and follow the instructions on the screen to instal...

Page 29: ... see the Properties window Click the Details tab to display a window like the following 5 Click Add Port on the Details tab You see the Add Port window 6 Make sure Network is selected then click Browse Click Add Port Click Browse ZLUHOHVVVHUYHU ERRN 3DJH ULGD 0D 30 ...

Page 30: ...ait for the page to print If the test page prints click Yes then click OK 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 turned on Check WP Admin to make sure you have a signal see page 16 Make sure you clicked Apply in step 8 Now you re ready for wireless printing For instructions see the Printer Ba...

Page 31: ...rectly 1 From the Start menu click Settings Printers 2 Right click your printer icon and then click Properties 3 On the Port tab click Add Port You see the Printer Ports window 4 Select LPR Port and click New Port You see a window like the following 5 Enter the server s IP address in the Name or address of server providing lpd box and the server name in the Name of printer or print queue on that s...

Page 32: ...test page prints click OK 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 have a signal see page 16 Make sure you entered the correct IP address and server name in step 5 Now you re ready for wireless printing For instructions see the Printer Basics book that came wi...

Page 33: ... 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 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 p...

Page 34: ... ROM includes WP Admin which lets you configure the print server for AppleTalk and most other network protocols The print server also comes with a built in web based configuration utility This lets you change configuration settings from any computer on the wireless network that supports a standard web browser You must configure the print server using WP Admin before you can use the utility To use ...

Page 35: ...ss 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 computer network See your AirPort documentation for details EPSON recommends that you use the print server with an AirPort Base Station...

Page 36: ...hout an access point Do not select a pseudo ad hoc or proprietary ad hoc mode See the documentation for your wireless adapter for details If you re using infrastructure mode make sure there is a link with good signal strength greater than 50 percent between the Macintosh and base station or access point See your wireless adapter s documentation for details If you re configuring the print server fr...

Page 37: ...he Java Runtime Environment click Quit Then double click the Utility Installer icon to restart the utility installation program 3 Click Next on the Introduction screen You 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 the Wireless Server Search window Continue wit...

Page 38: ...lights go out then both the green and yellow lights come on briefly The yellow light remains on when your network has a connection to the print server If it still fails to pick up a signal check the solutions beginning on page 40 2 If WP Admin picks up a signal from more than one print server select the connection that matches the MAC address on the back of your print server 3 Check the signal str...

Page 39: ...n the Password window The default password is null or blank The print server automatically detects the settings for your wireless network and you see the Wireless Server Configuration screen For descriptions of all the settings on the Wireless Server Configuration screen see Appendix A 5 If you want change the Server Name to something that is easy to remember or enter a password to limit access to...

Page 40: ...k 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 you can change the print server s configuration at any time Double click the WP Admin alias on your desktop if you ve created one or double click the EpsonNet folder...

Page 41: ...apter Make sure AirPort is enabled in the AppleTalk Control Panel If your Macintosh and AirPort Base Station or access point are connected over an existing Ethernet network select Ethernet in the AppleTalk Control Panel Make sure that both AppleTalk and TCP IP are enabled in your AirPort utility To use the printer in infrastructure mode select a working connection to a base station or access point...

Page 42: ...Hoc option set the wireless mode to Ad Hoc Computer to Computer or the mode your adapter uses to communicate without an access point Do not select a pseudo ad hoc or proprietary ad hoc mode See the documentation for your wireless adapter for details If you re using infrastructure mode make sure there is a link with good signal strength greater than 50 percent between the Macintosh and base station...

Page 43: ...r button then press and release the P power button After the printer test page prints turn off the printer See Printer Basics for more information If the printer test page doesn t print contact EPSON as described on page 47 If the test page prints test the connection between the printer and print server Connect the print server as described on page 9 Turn on the printer then press the test button ...

Page 44: ... is installed and configured correctly See the instructions that came with the adapter If you have an access point make sure it is turned on and configured correctly You need to confirm the connection between your computer and access point before you can connect to the print server Try resetting the access point if you re having a problem establishing a connection See the instructions that came wi...

Page 45: ...ng through an access point or 802 11b Ad Hoc if you are connecting without an access point Your wireless adapter may use different terms Check the documentation for your adapter Never select a pseudo ad hoc or proprietary ad hoc mode 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 com...

Page 46: ...ver If your computer s wireless mode was originally set to Infrastructure you can set it back to Infrastructure when you re done You see the message Wireless Communication Failed when you click CONFIGURE on the Wireless Server Search window Click OK to close the message then click CONFIGURE again on the Wireless Server Search window If WP Admin is picking up a signal from more than one print serve...

Page 47: ...access point if you have one closer to each other Change the RF Channel on your computer if you re using ad hoc mode or your access point if you re using infrastructure mode To avoid interference from other wireless networks in the vicinity choose a setting that is at least three channels higher or lower than any other wireless network For example if another network is set to channel 7 choose chan...

Page 48: ... letters Digits can be from 0 to 9 and letters must be between A and F For example 62B91F2A98 If you have an AirPort Base Station enter a name for your network in the SSID box Then change the Wireless Mode to Infrastructure 4 Make any other changes you want 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 pr...

Page 49: ...ter icon then click the EPSON printer port icon Turn on background printing if you want and close the Chooser 8 For each Macintosh on your network either select a connection to your base station from the AirPort Networks list or join the computer to computer network that your print server is on 9 When prompted enter the network password that you created in step 5 if you re using a base station or ...

Page 50: ... the InstallShield Wizard Setup Maintenance program 4 Select Remove and click Next Then follow the on screen instructions 5 When you see the Maintenance Complete message click Finish 6 If you ve installed EpsonNet Direct Print select it on 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 s...

Page 51: ...y through Friday and 7 AM to 4 PM Saturday Canada 905 709 2567 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Toll or long distance charges may apply Before you call please have the following information ready Product name EpsonNet 802 11b Wireless Print Server Print server serial number located on the back of the print server Proof of purchase such as a store receipt and date of purchase Compute...

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Page 53: ...f the configuration settings Server Name Name that identifies the print server and its printer on your wireless network The default is EAI_xxxxxx where xxxxxx are the last six digits of the MAC Ethernet address Choose 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 Make sure you follow the naming p...

Page 54: ...NT 1 From the Windows Start menu click Run 2 Enter cmd in the text box and click OK You see a DOS window 3 At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter You see your computer s IP configuration file which includes the IP address 4 At the prompt type exit to exit the DOS window Windows Me 98 95 1 From the Windows Start menu click Run 2 Enter winipcfg in the text box and click OK You see the IP Config...

Page 55: ...ly if you are using the print server in a large organization that has subnets for different departments RF Channel Defines the radio frequency channel that the print server uses to communicate In most cases the print server automatically configures the RF channel This value must match for all nodes on a network If you find that printing is too slow you may be able to improve performance by changin...

Page 56: ...valent mode Infrastructure Used when computers on the wireless network communicate with the print server through an access point or base station Ad Hoc 802 11b Used when computers on the wireless network communicate with the print server directly without using an access point or base station Pseudo Ad Hoc Used for testing Don t select this mode in your wireless adapter software or on the Wireless ...

Page 57: ...ork see page 44 WEP Key Index Lets you choose between four WEP keys for either 64 bit or 128 bit WEP Changing your WEP key periodically adds to network security For details about WEP see the documentation for your wireless adapter or access point 128 Bit 64 Bit WEP Key Fields for entering the WEP key s used on your network To communicate all nodes on the network must be set to the same WEP key See...

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Page 59: ...Mac OS 7 through 9 x Dimensions Width 6 inches 15 2 cm Depth 1 25 inches 3 2 cm Height 4 25 inches 10 8 cm Electrical Input Power 1 A 5 VDC External Power Supply 115 VAC Wireless Communication Variable Data Rates 11 5 5 2 1 Mbps Frequency Band 2 4 GHz ISM Band Range up to 120 ft 36 6 m indoors or 300 ft 91 4 m outdoors Wired Equivalent Privacy 128 bit 64 bit compatible with 40 bit none ZLUHOHVVVHU...

Page 60: ...ndows or Macintosh WebXAdmin web browser utility XAdmin32 utility for NetWare and advanced configuration Print server console accessible via serial port TELNET or NetWare NetWare PCONSOLE PRINTCON PRINTDEF NWADMIN Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP MIB I and II IP or IPX Firmware downloads via NetWare or TCP IP master mode tftp slave mode TFTP or BOOTP multiple print servers may be downloaded...

Page 61: ...your product to Epson or its authorized service center The product will be fixed and sent back to you You are responsible for packing the product and for shipping costs to and from the Epson authorized service center When warranty service involves the exchange of the product or of a part the item replaced becomes Epson property The exchanged product or part may be new or refurbished to the Epson s...

Page 62: ... EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY NEITHER EPSON AMERICA INC NOR ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGE INCLUDING DIRECT 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 warranties include both warranties and conditions Some ju...

Page 63: ...to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The radiated output power of the print server is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the print server shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized WARNING The connect...

Page 64: ... product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause ...

Page 65: ...s 5 31 37 using passwords 31 44 to 45 AppleTalk 5 31 37 Auto wireless mode 52 B Bluetooth 7 Boot Method setting 18 42 51 C Computer to computer mode 31 37 Configuring print server 16 to 19 34 to 36 Connecting print server 9 to 10 D Data Rate setting 52 DHCP 18 42 51 Direct Print description 12 installing 20 24 uninstalling 46 Documentation 6 Domain setting 50 E EPSON accessories 47 Store 47 techni...

Page 66: ...etting 51 Macintosh computer to computer mode 31 37 installing software and configuring 33 to 38 OS X 5 starting WP Admin 36 system requirements 5 uninstalling software 46 using a network password 44 to 45 N NetWare 6 12 56 Network port Windows Me 98 or 95 24 to 26 Windows NT 27 to 28 Windows XP or 2000 22 to 23 P Paper ordering 47 Password using on AirPort network 31 44 to 45 WP Admin 17 35 49 Pr...

Page 67: ...er 8 S Security 13 31 42 44 to 45 Serial connector 55 Serial number 47 49 Server Name setting 19 35 49 Service 47 Signal strength 13 16 Slow printing 43 Software installing 14 to 20 24 33 uninstalling 46 Specifications 55 to 56 SSID setting 18 31 52 Status lights 10 40 43 Status sheet printing 10 39 Subnet Mask setting 51 Supplies ordering 47 Support 6 47 System requirements 4 to 5 T Technical sup...

Page 68: ... 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 ZLUHOHVVVHUYHU ERRN 3DJH ULGD 0D 30 ...