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 creating your own small Local Area Network or connecting the printer directly to your
computer using Ethernet, follow the procedure for automatically setting the printer’s IP address.
Computers and printers primarily use TCP/IP protocols to communicate over an Ethernet network.
W i t h  T C P / I P  p r o t o c o l s ,  e a c h  p r i n t e r  a n d  c o m p u t e r  m u s t  h a v e  a  u n i q u e  I P  a d d r e s s .  I t  i s  i m p o r t a n t  t h a t
the addresses are similar, but not the same; only the last digit needs to be different. For example, your
printer can have the address 192.168.1.2 while your computer has the address 192.168.1.3. Another
device can have the address 192.168.1.4.
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							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 DHCP server, use the
installer on the Software Disc to detect or assign an IP address to your printer. For further
instructions, insert the Software Disc into your computer’s CD/DVD drive. After the Installer
launches, follow the prompts for installation.
Note:
For the automatic installer to function, the printer must be connected to an established TCP/IP network.
Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address
There are two protocols available for dynamically setting the printer’s IP address:
❏DHCP (enabled by default)
❏AutoIP
You can turn on/off both protocols using the operator panel, or use EpsonNet Config to turn on/off
DHCP.
Note:
You can print a report that includes the printer’s IP address. On the operator panel, press the 
 (Menu)
button, select Report/List, press the 
 button, select Printer Settings, and then press the 
button. The IP address is listed on the Printer Settings page.
Using the Operator Panel
To turn on/off either the DHCP or AutoIP protocol:
1. On the operator panel, press the 
 (Menu) button.
2. Select Admin Menu, and then press the 
 button.
3. Select Wired Network, and then press the 
 button.
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							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 field, select the DHCP / Autonet option.
7. Click the Apply button.
Assigning an IP Address (for IPv4 Mode)
Note:
❏When you assign an IP address manually in IPv6 mode, use the EpsonNet Config. To display the
EpsonNet Config, use the link local address. To check a link local address, see “Printing and Checking
the Printer Settings Page” on page 46.
❏Assigning an IP address is considered as an advanced function and is normally done by a system
administrator.
❏Depending on the address class, the range of the IP address assigned may be different. On Class A, for
example, an IP address in the range from 0.0.0.0 to 127.255.255.255 will be assigned. For
assignment of IP addresses, contact your system administrator.
You can assign the IP address by using the operator panel.
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							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 press any
button.
10. Press the 
 button to select IP Address, and then press the  button.
The cursor is located at the first octet of the IP address.
11. Specify the value of the IP address using the 
 or  button.
12. Press the 
 button.
The cursor moves to the next octet.
13. Repeat steps 11 to 12 to set all of the digits in the IP address, and then press the 
 button.
14. Ensure that the message Restart Printer to apply setting appears, and then press any
button.
15. Press the 
 button to select Subnet Mask, and then press the  button.
The cursor is located at the first octet of the subnet mask.
16. Specify the value of the subnet mask using the 
 or  button.
17. Press the 
 button.
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							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 set gateway address, and then press the 
 button.
24. Ensure that the message Restart Printer to apply setting appears, and then press any
button.
25. Turn off and turn on the printer.
See Also:
“Operator Panel” on page 18
Verifying the IP Settings
You can confirm the settings by printing the system settings report or using the ping command.
The following procedure uses Windows XP as an example.
1. Print the Printer Settings page.
2. Look under the IPv4 heading on the Printer Settings page to ensure that the IP address, subnet
mask, and gateway are appropriate.
To verify if the printer is active on the network, run the ping command in your computer:
1. Click start, and select Run.
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							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) 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. Confirm the IP address next to 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)” on
page 43.
Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Windows
Identifying Print Driver Pre-install Status (For Network Connection Setup)
Before installing the print driver on your computer, print the Printer Settings page to check the IP
address of your printer.
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							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)” on
page 43.
Disabling the Firewall Before Installing Your Printer
Note:
For Windows XP, Service Pack 2 or 3 must be installed.
If you are running one of the following operating systems, you must disable the firewall before
installing the Epson printer software:
❏Windows 7
❏Windows Vista
❏Windows Server 2008 R2
❏Windows Server 2008
❏Windows XP
The following procedure uses Windows XP as an example.
1. Click start — Help and Support.
Note:
For Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 operating
systems, if you use Online Help, switch to Offline Help on Windows Help and Support window.
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							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 and Windows 7) — Accessories (for Windows Vista and Windows 7) — Run, and
then enter D:\setup.exe (where D is the drive letter), and then click OK.
For Installing PostScript Print Driver
1. Insert the Software Disc into your computer.
USB Connection Setup
For Installing PCL Print Driver
1. Turn on the printer.
2. Click Easy Install.
The SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT appears.
3. If you agree to the terms of the SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT, select Agree and then click
Next.
The Easy Install Navi launches.
4. Click Installing Driver and Software.
5. Click Print Driver.
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							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
driver.
Network Connection Setup
Note:
❏To use this printer in a Linux environment, you need to install a Linux driver. For more information
on how to install and use these, see also “Installing Print Driver on Computers Running Linux
(CUPS)” on page 56.
❏When using a CD drive in a Linux environment, you need to mount the CD according to your system
environment. The command strings are mount/media/CD-ROM.
For installing PCL print driver
1. Turn on the printer.
2. Click Easy Install.
The SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT appears.
3. If you agree to the terms of the SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT, select Agree and then click
Next.
The Easy Install Navi launches.
4. Click Installing Driver and Software.
5. Click Print Driver.
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							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 other printer utilities, installed with the Software Disc, may not be
available.
If you want to use the printer on a network, share the printer and install its drivers on all the computers
on the network.
Note:
You need to purchase an Ethernet cable for shared printing.
For Windows XP, Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server
2003 x64 Edition
1. Click Start (start for Windows XP) — Printers and Faxes.
2. Right-click the printer icon and select Properties.
3. On the Sharing tab, select the Share this printer radio button, and then enter a name in Share
name text box.
4. Click Additional Drivers and select the operating systems of all network clients that print to the
printer.
5. Click OK.
If you are missing files, you are prompted to insert the server operating system CD.
6. Click Apply, and then click OK.
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