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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction About Your Printer 6 About This Guide 6 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 7 Operating Environment 7 Features of the Network Interface 8 Network Interface Operation 9 Status lights 9 Network connector 9 About the Software 10 ... Up the Network Interface 16 Connecting the Network Interface to the Network 16 Configuring the Network Interface 17 Printing a Network Status Sheet 19 Installing the Printer Software 20 Windows 20 Macintosh 22 Adding the Network Port 23 Windows 23 Mac OS X 25 4
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction About Your Printer 6 About This Guide 6 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 7 Operating Environment 7 Features of the Network Interface 8 Network Interface Operation 9 Status lights 9 Network connector 9 About the Software 10 ... Up the Network Interface 16 Connecting the Network Interface to the Network 16 Configuring the Network Interface 17 Printing a Network Status Sheet 19 Installing the Printer Software 20 Windows 20 Macintosh 22 Adding the Network Port 23 Windows 23 Mac OS X 25 4
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... and can connect anywhere on your network. The network interface supports multiple protocols and automatically detects the protocols being used on your printer and computer network settings. If you can use all of the above-mentioned protocols on your User's Guide. 6 Introduction The... network using the network interface on a network. For information about using 10Base-T or 100Base-TX. Chapter 1 Introduction About Your Printer Your printer has a built-in Ethernet interface automatically selects the correct link speed and network protocols when it connects to use TCP/IP and...
... and can connect anywhere on your network. The network interface supports multiple protocols and automatically detects the protocols being used on your printer and computer network settings. If you can use all of the above-mentioned protocols on your User's Guide. 6 Introduction The... network using the network interface on a network. For information about using 10Base-T or 100Base-TX. Chapter 1 Introduction About Your Printer Your printer has a built-in Ethernet interface automatically selects the correct link speed and network protocols when it connects to use TCP/IP and...
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... guide refers to the person responsible for maintaining the network. This does not alter the instructions. c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your printer. OS Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP (Home, Professional) Mac OS X 10.6 Mac OS X 10.5 Mac OS X 10.4 Protocol TCP/IP (using LPR, Standard TCP/IP... of your equipment. Note: ❏ This guide is synonymous with "Supervisor." ❏ The term "network interface" refers to the built-in Ethernet interface of the printer in this guide. ❏ Some screen shots in this guide may list...
... guide refers to the person responsible for maintaining the network. This does not alter the instructions. c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your printer. OS Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP (Home, Professional) Mac OS X 10.6 Mac OS X 10.5 Mac OS X 10.4 Protocol TCP/IP (using LPR, Standard TCP/IP... of your equipment. Note: ❏ This guide is synonymous with "Supervisor." ❏ The term "network interface" refers to the built-in Ethernet interface of the printer in this guide. ❏ Some screen shots in this guide may list...
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Features of the Network Interface ❏ Connects your Epson printer using a built-in Ethernet interface, which is called the network interface in this manual, to the network. ❏ Supports multiple protocols, such as TCP/IP ...
Features of the Network Interface ❏ Connects your Epson printer using a built-in Ethernet interface, which is called the network interface in this manual, to the network. ❏ Supports multiple protocols, such as TCP/IP ...
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... left indicates whether the network interface is connected to a 10Base-T (green) or 100Base-TX (orange) network. Introduction 9 The light on the right is off, the printer is being transmitted or received.
... left indicates whether the network interface is connected to a 10Base-T (green) or 100Base-TX (orange) network. Introduction 9 The light on the right is off, the printer is being transmitted or received.
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... a device. DHCP -- a rule that assigns dynamic IP addresses to work with protocols available on page 27. About the Software The software CD provided with your printer includes the following network software. ❏ EpsonNet Config for Windows is a Windows-based configuration utility that allows you to configure the network interface. a prepared set...
... a device. DHCP -- a rule that assigns dynamic IP addresses to work with protocols available on page 27. About the Software The software CD provided with your printer includes the following network software. ❏ EpsonNet Config for Windows is a Windows-based configuration utility that allows you to configure the network interface. a prepared set...
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Chapter 2 Setting Up Your System for details. 2. Connect the network interface to the network. Configure the network interface and install the printer driver. For Macintosh users, see "About EpsonNet Config" on page 16 for details. 5. Check the network interface operation. See "Network Interface Operation" on page 9 for ...
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your System for details. 2. Connect the network interface to the network. Configure the network interface and install the printer driver. For Macintosh users, see "About EpsonNet Config" on page 16 for details. 5. Check the network interface operation. See "Network Interface Operation" on page 9 for ...
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.... When you can use a Category 5 shielded twisted-pair cable to connect the network interface to the network. 1. Make sure that your printer. Setting Up the Network Interface Connecting the Network Interface to the Network Follow the instructions below to connect the network interface to prevent malfunction. ...❏ Do not connect or disconnect the network cable when the printer is on. Turn on your printer is on by connecting it to the network. Connect one end of data, we recommend using the highest speed available...
.... When you can use a Category 5 shielded twisted-pair cable to connect the network interface to the network. 1. Make sure that your printer. Setting Up the Network Interface Connecting the Network Interface to the Network Follow the instructions below to connect the network interface to prevent malfunction. ...❏ Do not connect or disconnect the network cable when the printer is on. Turn on your printer is on by connecting it to the network. Connect one end of data, we recommend using the highest speed available...
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... system. 3. An asterisk (*) appears next to ENABLE to highlight IP ADDRESS SETTING. The following items are used to make network settings on the printer's control panel (available only when NEWORK SETUP is set to ENABLE): Item NETWORK SETUP IP ADDRESS SETTING IP,SM,DG SETTING APPLE TALK MS NETWORK ....255 (default setting is 255.255.255.000) DEFAULT GATEWAY 000.000.000.000 to 255.255.255.255 (default setting is turned on the printer to set the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway from the control panel: 1. Make sure that it's selected. 6.
... system. 3. An asterisk (*) appears next to ENABLE to highlight IP ADDRESS SETTING. The following items are used to make network settings on the printer's control panel (available only when NEWORK SETUP is set to ENABLE): Item NETWORK SETUP IP ADDRESS SETTING IP,SM,DG SETTING APPLE TALK MS NETWORK ....255 (default setting is 255.255.255.000) DEFAULT GATEWAY 000.000.000.000 to 255.255.255.255 (default setting is turned on the printer to set the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway from the control panel: 1. Make sure that it's selected. 6.
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... next octet. Press u or d to change each octet value, then press r to highlight IP,SM,DG SETTING, then press r. The IP address is set the printer's IP address using this format (where X is the MAC address): arp -s XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX YY-YY-YY-YY-YY-YY After typing the command... you selected AUTO as the IP address setting, press the + Cancel/ Reset button to assign and Y is the IP address you want to exit the printer menu. Press l to exit the printer menu. Press r, then press u or d to choose one of the last octet, press r. Print a network status sheet to determine the...
... next octet. Press u or d to change each octet value, then press r to highlight IP,SM,DG SETTING, then press r. The IP address is set the printer's IP address using this format (where X is the MAC address): arp -s XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX YY-YY-YY-YY-YY-YY After typing the command... you selected AUTO as the IP address setting, press the + Cancel/ Reset button to assign and Y is the IP address you want to exit the printer menu. Press l to exit the printer menu. Press r, then press u or d to choose one of the last octet, press r. Print a network status sheet to determine the...
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...press the + Cancel/Reset button to select the next octet. Press d to obtain the IP address. You can install the printer software (see "Installing the Printer Software" on the printer's control panel to highlight NETWORK STATUS SHEET, then press r. 6. Printing a Network Status Sheet 1. See "Printing a Network Status... correctly. 15. Press the Menu r button on page 20). Press d to enter the printer's menu system. 4. Press u or d to change each octet value, then press r to exit the printer menu. 14. For Windows, you can also use the EpsonNet Config software to highlight TEST PRINT...
...press the + Cancel/Reset button to select the next octet. Press d to obtain the IP address. You can install the printer software (see "Installing the Printer Software" on the printer's control panel to highlight NETWORK STATUS SHEET, then press r. 6. Printing a Network Status Sheet 1. See "Printing a Network Status... correctly. 15. Press the Menu r button on page 20). Press d to enter the printer's menu system. 4. Press u or d to change each octet value, then press r to exit the printer menu. 14. For Windows, you can also use the EpsonNet Config software to highlight TEST PRINT...
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See the appropriate section below for Network Printing Installing the Printer Software To print to install the printer driver (printer software) on your operating system. Insert the printer software CD in your CD or DVD drive. 2. Click Install. 20 Setting Up Your System for your computer. Windows 1. If you need to the network printer, you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue. 3. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Run Setup.exe.
See the appropriate section below for Network Printing Installing the Printer Software To print to install the printer driver (printer software) on your operating system. Insert the printer software CD in your CD or DVD drive. 2. Click Install. 20 Setting Up Your System for your computer. Windows 1. If you need to the network printer, you see the User Account Control screen, click Yes or Continue. 3. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Run Setup.exe.
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Restart your printer. 7. 4. When you 're done, click Exit and eject the CD. Select LPT1: as the printer port, then click OK. 6. Setting Up Your System for your printer. Follow the on your desktop, and register your computer if prompted. When you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 5. See "Adding the Network Port" on page 23 to Special Offers on -screen instructions to install all necessary software and manuals, place a link to create a network port for Network Printing 21
Restart your printer. 7. 4. When you 're done, click Exit and eject the CD. Select LPT1: as the printer port, then click OK. 6. Setting Up Your System for your printer. Follow the on your desktop, and register your computer if prompted. When you see a screen like this one, click the Manual button. 5. See "Adding the Network Port" on page 23 to Special Offers on -screen instructions to install all necessary software and manuals, place a link to create a network port for Network Printing 21
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When you're done, click Exit and eject the CD. See "Adding the Network Port" on page 23 to Special Offers on -screen instructions to install all necessary software and manuals, place a link to create a network port for Network Printing Click Install. 4. Restart your CD or DVD drive. 2. Double-click the Epson icon. 3. Follow the on your desktop, and register your printer. 22 Setting Up Your System for your printer. 5. Insert the printer software CD in your computer if prompted. Mac OS X 1.
When you're done, click Exit and eject the CD. See "Adding the Network Port" on page 23 to Special Offers on -screen instructions to install all necessary software and manuals, place a link to create a network port for Network Printing Click Install. 4. Restart your CD or DVD drive. 2. Double-click the Epson icon. 3. Follow the on your desktop, and register your printer. 22 Setting Up Your System for your printer. 5. Insert the printer software CD in your computer if prompted. Mac OS X 1.
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.... 4. Click Start or , click Control Panel, and then click View Devices and Printers (Windows 7), Printer or Printers (Windows Vista), or Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). 2. Select Standard TCP/IP Port, then click the New Port button. 5. Right-click the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 and select Printer Properties or Properties. 3. See the appropriate section below for Network Printing 23 Adding...
.... 4. Click Start or , click Control Panel, and then click View Devices and Printers (Windows 7), Printer or Printers (Windows Vista), or Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). 2. Select Standard TCP/IP Port, then click the New Port button. 5. Right-click the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 and select Printer Properties or Properties. 3. See the appropriate section below for Network Printing 23 Adding...
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You can now use the printer on the network status sheet, in the Printer Name or IP Address text box. 6. Enter the printer's IP address, shown on your network. 24 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing On the next screen, click Finish. Then click Next. 7.
You can now use the printer on the network status sheet, in the Printer Name or IP Address text box. 6. Enter the printer's IP address, shown on your network. 24 Setting Up Your System for Network Printing On the next screen, click Finish. Then click Next. 7.
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... & Fax. 3. Click the + button to add a new printer. 4. Setting Up Your System for your network. Open System Preferences. 2. You can now use the printer on your network. Open System Preferences. 2. Select the EPSON TCP/IP printer model. (If you don't see it listed, click More Printers and select EPSON TCP/IP from the drop down list...
... & Fax. 3. Click the + button to add a new printer. 4. Setting Up Your System for your network. Open System Preferences. 2. You can now use the printer on your network. Open System Preferences. 2. Select the EPSON TCP/IP printer model. (If you don't see it listed, click More Printers and select EPSON TCP/IP from the drop down list...
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Chapter 3 Network Software This chapter explains how to use EpsonNet Config included on the software CD shipped with your printer. Follow the steps below to Programs or All Programs, select EpsonNet, and then select EpsonNet Config. Click Start, point to access the EpsonNet ...Config User's Guide. 1. Click the links on the left side of the screen to use the network software provided with your printer. The EpsonNet Config User's Guide appears. From the Help menu, select EpsonNet Config Help. Accessing the EpsonNet Config User's Guide The EpsonNet Config User...
Chapter 3 Network Software This chapter explains how to use EpsonNet Config included on the software CD shipped with your printer. Follow the steps below to Programs or All Programs, select EpsonNet, and then select EpsonNet Config. Click Start, point to access the EpsonNet ...Config User's Guide. 1. Click the links on the left side of the screen to use the network software provided with your printer. The EpsonNet Config User's Guide appears. From the Help menu, select EpsonNet Config Help. Accessing the EpsonNet Config User's Guide The EpsonNet Config User...
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... on using EpsonNet Config with Web Browser. Click the links on the left side of the network interface for the URL in your printer. By typing the IP address of the screen to configure the network interface. Follow the steps below to configure the network interface. Note... administrators to access the EpsonNet Config User's Guide. 1. See "Configuring the Network Interface" on a network. Note: Be sure to configure the printer for use EpsonNet Config included on the software CD shipped with Web Browser is a Web-based utility designed to use on page 17. From the...
... on using EpsonNet Config with Web Browser. Click the links on the left side of the network interface for the URL in your printer. By typing the IP address of the screen to configure the network interface. Follow the steps below to configure the network interface. Note... administrators to access the EpsonNet Config User's Guide. 1. See "Configuring the Network Interface" on a network. Note: Be sure to configure the printer for use EpsonNet Config included on the software CD shipped with Web Browser is a Web-based utility designed to use on page 17. From the...
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... for acquiring the IP address. Click TCP/IP under Network on page 19 for Windows or Macintosh. Follow the steps below to configure from the printer's control panel. When you can also print a Network Status Sheet from the list and then click Launch Browser. ❏ Open your computer. ... the Network Interface Using EpsonNet Config With a Web Browser After you have assigned an IP address to the network interface using the printer's control panel, EpsonNet Config, or a DHCP server, you select Auto, DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP address automatically. Select the...
... for acquiring the IP address. Click TCP/IP under Network on page 19 for Windows or Macintosh. Follow the steps below to configure from the printer's control panel. When you can also print a Network Status Sheet from the list and then click Launch Browser. ❏ Open your computer. ... the Network Interface Using EpsonNet Config With a Web Browser After you have assigned an IP address to the network interface using the printer's control panel, EpsonNet Config, or a DHCP server, you select Auto, DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP address automatically. Select the...