For Windows Server 2003, use the following procedure to install the necessary components.
Note:
❏ The Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM may be required during the installation.
❏ When using TCP/IP or IPP for printing, you need to set the IP address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway of the computer.
1. Click Start, point to Control Panel, and then select Network Connections. Click Local Area Connections.
2. Click the Properties button.
3. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. If they are already installed, go to the next chapter.
The following table lists the components required for configuring the print server with EpsonNet WinAssist.
The following table lists the components required for network printing.
4. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Install to install them, as described below.
For LPR or Internet printing:
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is installed by default. You cannot add or delete it.
For Microsoft Network Shared printing:
Select Client and then click Add. Select Client for Microsoft Networks and then click OK.
For printing via NetWare server:
Download the latest Novell Client from the Novell Web site and install it on the computer. Also, be sure to install IPX. See the Novell Web site for detailed information.
EpsonNet WinAssist’s setting screens Necessary components
TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap) Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
MS Network Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap) Latest Novell Client
downloaded from the Novell Web site
Printing method Necessary components
LPR or Internet printing Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Microsoft Network Shared
printing
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Client for Microsoft Networks Printing via NetWare server Latest Novell Client downloaded
from the Novell Web site
5. For LPR, Internet, or Microsoft Network Shared printing:
Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box to open the Internet Protocols (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box. Set the IP address, the subnet mask, etc. and then click OK.
6. Restart the computer.
The necessary components are now installed. Go to the next chapter “How to Set Up the Print Server” on page 41.
Windows 2000
For Windows 2000, use the following procedure to install the necessary components.
Note:
❏ The Windows 2000 CD-ROM may be required during the installation.
❏ When using TCP/IP or IPP for printing, you need to set the IP address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway of the computer.
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Network and Dial-up Connections. The Network and Dial-up
Connections screen appears.
2. Right-click the desired network connection and then select Properties.
3. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. If they are already installed, go to the next chapter.
The following table lists the components required for configuring the print server with EpsonNet WinAssist.
EpsonNet WinAssist’s setting screens Necessary components
TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap) Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
MS Network NetBEUI or Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP)
NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap) Latest Novell Client
downloaded from the Novell Web site
Note:
Do not use Novell Client for Windows 95/98 version 3.00 and Novell Client for Windows NT version 4.50 when using the following modes: NetWare 3.x/4.x Bindery Print Server mode, NetWare 3.x Remote Printer mode, NetWare 4.x Bindery Remote Printer mode, and NetWare 4.x/5.x NDS Remote Printer mode.
The following table lists the components required for network printing.
4. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Install to install them, as described below.
For LPR or Internet printing:
Select Protocol and then click Add. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click OK.
For Microsoft Network Shared printing:
To use Internet Protocol, see the description described earlier to install Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
To use NetBEUI, select Protocol and then click Add. Select NetBEUI Protocol and then click OK.
Select Client and then click Add. Select Client for Microsoft Networks and then click OK.
For printing via NetWare server:
Download the latest Novell Client from the Novell Web site and install it on the computer. Also, be sure to install IPX. See the Novell Web site for detailed information.
Printing method Necessary components
LPR or Internet printing Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Microsoft Network Shared
printing
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) or NetBEUI Client for Microsoft Networks Printing via NetWare server Latest Novell Client downloaded
from the Novell Web site
5. For LPR, Internet, or Microsoft Network Shared printing:
Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) on the
Configuration menu to open the TCP/IP Properties dialog box. Set the IP address, the subnet mask, etc. and then click OK.
6. Restart the computer.
The necessary components are now installed. Go to the next chapter “How to Set Up the Print Server” on page 41.
Windows NT 4.0
For Windows NT 4.0, use the following procedure to install the necessary components.
Note:
❏ The Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM may be required during the installation.
❏ When using TCP/IP or IPP for printing, you need to set the IP address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway of the computer.
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Network icon in the Control Panel.
3. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. If they are already installed, go to the next chapter.
The following table lists the components required for configuring the print server with EpsonNet WinAssist.
EpsonNet WinAssist’s setting screens Necessary components
TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap) TCP/IP
MS Network NetBEUI or TCP/IP
NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap) Latest Novell Client
downloaded from the Novell Web site
Note:
Do not use Novell Client for Windows 95/98 version 3.00 and Novell Client for Windows NT version 4.50 when using the following modes: NetWare 3.x/4.x Bindery Print Server mode, NetWare 3.x Remote Printer mode, NetWare 4.x Bindery Remote Printer mode, and NetWare 4.x/5.x NDS Remote Printer mode.
The following table lists the components required for network printing.
4. If the necessary components are not in the list, click Add to install them, as described below.
For LPR or Internet printing:
Select the Protocols tab and then click Add. Select TCP/IP from the list and then click OK. Set the IP address, the subnet mask, etc. and then click OK.
Select the Services tab and then click Add. Select Microsoft TCP/IP Printing from the list and then click OK.
For Microsoft Network Shared printing:
To use TCP/IP, see the description described earlier to install TCP/IP.
To use NetBEUI, select the Protocols tab and then click Add.
Select NetBEUI from the list and then click OK.
Select the Services tab and then click Add. Select Workstation from the list and then click OK.
Printing method Necessary components LPR or Internet printing Protocols menu: TCP/IP
Services menu: Microsoft TCP/IP Printing Microsoft Network
Shared printing
Protocols menu: TCP/IP or NetBEUI Services menu: Workstation Printing via NetWare
server
Latest Novell Client downloaded from the Novell Web site
For printing via NetWare server:
Download the latest Novell Client from the Novell Web site and install it on the computer. Also, be sure to install IPX. See the Novell Web site for detailed information.
5. Restart the computer.
The necessary components are now installed. Go to the next chapter “How to Set Up the Print Server” on page 41.
Macintosh
To assign an IP address, subnet mask, etc. to your Macintosh, follow the steps below.
Note:
To print using the AppleTalk protocol and configure the print server with EpsonNet MacAssist, select Ethernet or Built-in Ethernet on the AppleTalk Control Panel. Then configure the print server with EpsonNet MacAssist.
Mac OS 8.x to 9.x
1. From the Apple menu, select Control Panel, and then TCP/IP.
2. Set Connect via to Ethernet.
3. Assign an IP address and other settings if necessary.
4. Close the dialog box to save any changes.
Go to the next chapter “How to Set Up the Print Server” on page 41.
Mac OS X
1. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.
2. Open the Network control panel. Click the TCP/IP tab.
3. Select Built-in Ethernet from the Show pull down menu.
4. Assign an IP address and other settings if necessary.
5. Click the Apply Now button to save any changes.
Go to the next chapter “How to Set Up the Print Server” on page