Epson AcuLaser C2900DN User Manual

Network Connection
To connect the printer to a network:
1. Connect an Ethernet cable.
To connect the printer to the network, connect one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on
the rear of the printer, and the other end to a LAN drop or hub.
Setting the IP Address
TCP/IP and IP Addresses
I f  y o u r  c o m p u t e r  i s  o n  a  l a r g e  n e t w o r k ,  c o n t a c t  your network administrator for the appropriate TCP/
IP addresses and additional system settings information.
If you are...

Many networks have a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. A DHCP server
automatically programs an IP address into every computer and printer on the network that is
configured to use DHCP. A DHCP server is built into most cable and Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
routers. If you use a cable or DSL router, see your router’s documentation for information on IP
addressing.
Automatically Setting the Printer’s IP Address
If the printer is connected to a small established TCP/IP network without a...

4. Select TCP/IP, and then press the  button.
5. Select IPv4, and then press the 
 button.
6. Select Get IP Address, and then press the 
 button.
7. Select DHCP / Autonet, and then press the 
 button.
Using EpsonNet Config
To turn on/off the DHCP protocol:
1. Launch your web browser.
2. Enter the IP address in the browser’s Address field, and then press the Enter key.
3. Select Properties.
4. Select the Protocol Settings folder on the left navigation panel.
5. Select TCP/IP.
6. In the Get IP Address...

1. Turn on the printer.
Ensure that Ready message appears on the LCD panel.
2. On the operator panel, press the 
 (Menu) button.
3. Select Admin Menu, and then press the 
 button.
4. Select Wired Network, and then press the 
 button.
5. Select TCP/IP, and then press the 
 button.
6. Select IPv4, and then press the 
 button.
7. Select Get IP Address, and then press the 
 button.
8. Select Panel, and then press the 
 button.
9. Ensure that the message Restart Printer to apply setting appears, and then...

The cursor moves to the next octet.
18. Repeat steps 16 to 17 to set subnet mask, and then press the 
 button.
19. Ensure that the message Restart Printer to apply setting appears, and then press any
button.
20. Press the 
 button to select Gateway Address, and then press the  button.
The cursor is located at the first octet of the gateway address.
21. Specify the value of the gateway address using the 
 or  button.
22. Press the 
 button.
The cursor moves to the next octet.
23. Repeat steps 21 to 22 to...

2. Enter cmd, and then click OK.
A black window is displayed.
3. Enter ping xx.xx.xx.xx (where xx.xx.xx.xx i s the IP ad d ress of your printer), and then press the
Enter key.
4. Reply from the IP address denotes printer is active on the network.
See Also:
“Printing and Checking the Printer Settings Page” on page 46
Printing and Checking the Printer Settings Page
Print the Printer Settings page and check your printer’s IP address by using the operator panel.
1. On the operator panel, press the 
 (Menu)...

The Operator Panel
1. Press the  (Menu) button.
2. Select Report/List, and then press the 
 button.
3. Select Printer Settings, and then press the 
 button.
The Printer Settings page is printed.
4. Find the IP address under Network (Wired) on the Printer Settings page.
If the IP address is 0.0.0.0, wait for a few minutes to resolve the IP address automatically, and then
print the Printer Settings page again.
If the IP address is not resolved automatically, see “Assigning an IP Address (for IPv4 Mode)”...

2. In the Search box, enter firewall and then press the Enter key.
In the list, click Turn Windows Firewall on or off and then follow the instructions on the screen.
Enable the firewall after the installation of the Epson printer software is complete.
Inserting the Software Disc
For Installing PCL Print Driver
1. Insert the Software Disc into your computer to start Easy Install.
Note:
If the Software Disc does not automatically launch, click Start (start for Windows XP) — All Programs
(for Windows Vista...

6. Click Connect via USB.
7. Follow the procedures described in the Help to install the print driver.
USB Printing
A personal printer is a printer attache d  t o  y o u r  c o m p u t e r  o r  a  p r i n t  s e r v e r  u s i n g  a  U S B .  I f  y o u r  p r i n t e r
is attached to a network and not your computer, see “Network Connection Setup” on page 49.
For Installing PostScript Print Driver
Windows users should read the PostScript User's Guide for information on how to install the print...

6. Select Standard or Custom setup.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the print driver.
For installing PostScript print driver
Windows users should read the PostScript User's Guide for information on how to install the print
driver.
Setting Up for Shared Printing
You can share your new printer on the network using the Software Disc that comes with your printer,
or using Microsoft peer-to-peer method. However, if you use the Microsoft method, some features,
such as the Status Monitor and...